OXFORD – Youth from St. John the Evangelist Parish in Oxford spent June 22-26 serving widows, fellow parishioners and the Oxford community during Mission 38655. Along with daily Mass and prayer, participants completed service projects including cemetery cleanup and building beds for children in need. At left, Sofia Vazquez and Flannery Hamilton help build beds for children in the community (right). (Left) Andi Baker, Elizabeth Cauthen, Sofia Vazquez and Lynlee Cummins work in a local cemetery. (Photos by Jennifer Newsom)SOUTHAVEN – Scarlet enjoys a slice of watermelon grown in Sacred Heart School’s own garden. In the spring, kindergarten students planted a watermelon patch, and summer camp participants are now enjoying the sweet rewards of their efforts. (Photo by Sister Margaret Sue Broker)
Summer activities at St. Jude parish
PEARL – Betsy Walter leads Kamila Avila and Lydia Maynard in an activity during Vacation Bible School at St. Jude Parish. This year’s theme, “Summer Cathletics: Training to Be Champions for Christ,” invited children to grow in faith through games, lessons and activities. (Photo by Beth Paczak)ALEXANDRIA, La. – (Left) Amy Chavez of St. Jude Parish takes part in the excitement of an evening session at the 2026 Steubenville South Conference in Alexandria, Louisiana, as participants celebrate their faith through worship and fellowship. (right) Youth from St. Jude Parish attended the 2026 Steubenville South Conference in Alexandria, Louisiana, June 26-28. This year’s theme, “WORTHY,” encouraged participants to Walk by Faith, Overcome Through Christ, Be Redeemed by Grace, Trust in Him, Hope in Jesus, and Yield to God. The conference brought together nearly 3,000 young people from across the South for a weekend of worship, fellowship and encounters with Christ. Pictured are Kimberly Castillo and Becky Torres during one of the conference sessions. (Photos by Ashley Arenas)PEARL – Lily and Maddie Hall play cornhole during St. Jude Parish’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on July 5. Parishioners gathered for an afternoon of food, games and fellowship as they celebrated the milestone anniversary. (Photo by Beth Paczak)
