It marks the two - week anniversary of the deadly tornado that hit Joplin , Missouri . There , parishioners and volunteers picked through the debris looking for items to salvage , Monaghan said . A memorial service is being planned , and a moment of silence will be held at 5:41 p.m. A Catholic priest , whose church was destroyed , welcomed the enthusiasm and goodwill . A local Christian official says the twister has strengthened many people 's faith .
It marks the two - week anniversary of the deadly tornado that hit Joplin , Missouri . A memorial service is being planned , and a moment of silence will be held at 5:41 p.m. A Catholic priest , whose church was destroyed , welcomed the enthusiasm and goodwill . A local Christian official says the twister has strengthened many people 's faith .