NEWTON – Churches in Newton are helping those impacted by Thursday shooting at Excel in Hesston.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church announced overnight they would have a Rosary on Friday morning to pray for those affected by Thursday’s shooting.

They also said counselors were available at St. Mary’s school.

The First Presbyterian church in Newton wrote on social media “we pray this day for the victims of violence in Hesston and in so many other places. Strengthen us as your people, to minister to those in need and to receive the help we ourselves need.”