ELLINWOOD -- The St. Joseph 120th Anniversary Committee held an Alumni Basketball Reunion in conjunction with the Annual Ellinwood After Harvest Festival, July 16. Score books, photos and other memorabilia were on display. On Sunday, July 17, an open house was held at St. Joseph School after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. At top, two teams consisting of alumni and current St. Joseph students and coaches compete in a game of basketball. Above, St. Joseph School alumni and families enjoy a picture display at the Alumni basketball games.

SATANTA -- St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Satanta held its annual Vacation Bible School on June 13-17. The program, titled "Kingdom of the Son," focused on the Lord’s Prayer.

Attendance for the week was approximately 50 children per night, including Thursday night, which was cut short due to a tornado warning.

Children sang songs, made crafts, and learned a lesson each night, followed by snack time.

Kids age three through the sixth grade also presented a program on Friday for all parents and parishioners, which began with a Mass and ended with a barbecue provided by the Knights of Columbus.

This is the third year that St. Alphonsus has held a vacation Bible school, which have grown each year.

GARDEN CITY -- Prior to receiving their First Communion, pupils from St. Mary Parish in Garden City took part in a First Communion retreat presented by Ann Troy. At left, Dr. Randall Curie teaches and helps the children plant what will be grape vines. He tied the teachings in with the Gospel message.

DODGE CITY -- The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe was one of several parishes that recently celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi, a celebration of the institution of the Holy Eucharist. The event typically includes an outdoor procession, Liturgy, song and prayer, all done in recognition of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Above, Father Ted Skalsky leads the celebration.