St. Charles Church rises from the ashes for outdoor Resurrection Day service

At St. Charles Church Sunday morning, parishioners entered a large white tent, decorated with twinkly lights strung from the ceiling and yellow bouquets of flowers adorning the makeshift pulpit.

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Sun., April 4, 2021

Rev. Esteban Soler looks on prior to beginning the Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on Sunday. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Rev. Esteban Soler greets guests prior to the beginning of the Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Rev. Esteban Soler presides over the Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Parishoners kneel on the pavement under the tent outside of St. Charles School for Easter Mass on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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A young girl embraces a woman while both listen during Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Marie Smith bows her head during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Parishoners pray during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Rev. Esteban Soler presides over the Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Eucharist Minister David Perrier distributes the Eucharist during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Rev. Esteban Soler presides over the Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Parishoners stand during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Cantor Scott Miller leads a hymn during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Rev. Esteban Soler presides over the Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Dru Phillipe listens during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Eucharist Minister David Perrier and Deacon Roy Buck distribute the Eucharist during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday. an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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A makeshift confession booth is seen during an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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Empty folding chairs sit on the pavement above a painted map of the United States following an Easter Sunday Mass in a tent outside of St. Charles School on April 4, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. The school suffered major damage from a fire that was allegedly arson last month, but was able to rise above the challenges and hold a full service for Resurrection Sunday.

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