FOREST CITY — Immaculate Conception Church in Forest City recently held its fourth annual Victorian Tea Party in the parish hall, raising $1,300 to go towards the church building debt.
The tea party, hosted by the Ladies Guild, included parishioners as well as other women in the community. Mistress of ceremonies was Joannie Jolley. Ladies Guild volunteers transformed the church social hall into an evocative Victorian setting with fancy plates, napkins and tablecloths, and, of course, dainty cups for savoring the tea selections.
The menu included petite tea sandwiches and finger desserts. Flower arrangements and other door prizes were given out, and a raffle was held for handmade items donated by creative parishioners.
A contest for women who chose to wear fancy hats was also held, and winners were (pictured from left): Carol Davis (third place), Joyce Wallace (second place) and Mickey Bouzon (first place).
— Giuliana Polinari Riley
KERNERSVILLE — Parishioners, local veterans, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and Cub and Boy Scouts from Holy Cross Parish took part in a flag retirement ceremony June 10.
During the ceremony, American flags that are damaged beyond repair are carefully cut up a certain way and burned or recycled.
The master of ceremonies was Steve Salvitti, and American Legion Post 36 provided the color guard.
Kernersville Alderwoman Tem Tracey Shifflette was a speaker for the occasion.
— Photos by Paul Doizé, correspondent
As we celebrate Flag Day June 14, check out more about how to properly display the American flag, fold the flag, and dispose of tattered flags: https://www.vfw.org/community/flag-etiquette
