Father Michael Izen, right, pastor of St. Raphael in Crystal, reads a Bible passage during a Fortnight for Freedom prayer service at Mendakota Park in Mendota Heights June 27. Listening are, from left, John Kimec, his wife Lindsay, Lainey Kimec, Rachel Brenne, Matthias Kimec and Andi Brenne. John and Lindsay, who belong to the Cathedral of St. Paul, organized the event. The Brennes, who are their neighbors, go to a church in Minneapolis called The Rock. The Kimecs are holding a half-hour prayer service at the park every day during the Fortnight period, which runs through July 4. The services take place from 7:30 to 8 p.m., except on July 4, when it will be held at noon. Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit
