Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Rev. Monsignor Robert Strickland, Vicar General for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, was assisted by Fa. Ambrose Chinnappa in a confirmation celebration at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, July 1. Around 300 attended the mass and confirmation ceremonies for 43 new members to the church.The festival conducted Sunday afternoon attracted around 150 participants throughout the afternoon. See the July 7 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more details about the events.