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'Despite the pain,' Sandy victims give thanks

The Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point hosted

The Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for those families still displaced by Hurricane Sandy. The dinner conceived by Emily Morgese, a 13-year-old from Garnerville, boasted 150 volunteers feeding nearly 75 people in need. (Nov. 22, 2012) Videjournalist: Faye Murman (November 22, 2012 6:32 PM)

After their meal was blessed Thursday, a roomful of community members whose lives have been disrupted by Hurricane Sandy bowed their heads and followed Deacon John Sadowski in prayer of thanks in the cafeteria of Stony Point's Immaculate Conception Church.

"Almighty God, despite the situation in this area, despite the suffering, despite the pain, we thank you for this opportunity to come together...

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