Just Among Friends
The Fifth Wednesday Bridge Club met at the Holland House on March 29 for an afternoon of fun playing bridge. The Holland House was charmingly decorated for spring and Easter with many attractive arrangements. Joyce's perennial evergreen tree which was decorated with Easter bunnies, eggs, and other seasonal items added a whimsical touch. Hostesses for the occasion were Susan Burt, Joyce Dansby, and Jan Williamson.
After a luscious lunch followed by a delicious dessert of pound cake topped with blueberry sauce and whipped cream, everyone felt ready to begin playing.
Members who enjoyed the day were: Susan Burt, Joyce Dansby, Ray Fleming, Beth Henson, Sara Hinkle, Susan King, June Nowell, Carol Oliphant, Alice Rowe, Charlene Webb, and a guest, Jan Cooper. It was a good time for everyone to say thanks to the hostesses who prepared and served the lunch as well as performed hostess duties.
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With great joy, the Diocese of Jackson announces the Ordination of Tristan Stovall to the Holy Order of Deacon by the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency The Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz, D.D., Ph.D., Bishop of Jackson.
The Ordination will take place on Saturday the May 20, 2023, at half past 10 o'clock in the morning at the Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle, 123 North West Street, Jackson. A reception will follow.
The First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated by Deacon Tristan Stovall at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Sunday, May 21 at 10:30 AM. Congratulations and blessings for his future!
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Tyler Holland will graduate from Mississippi State University during spring commencement ceremonies on May 12 on the main campus. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with double minors in chemistry and business. He will begin Medical School at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in August. According to his mother, Sharon Eldridge Holland, Tyler has wanted to be a physician since he was 3 years old and all of his years of hard work are making his dream come true. Congratulations!
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The women of Holy Cross Catholic Church gathered together in the Parish Hall on March 29 to give them an opportunity to become better acquainted with each other with the objectives of organizing activities for fun, fellowship and establishing relationships that will result in the parish becoming a closer knit, cohesive church family.
This first meeting was fun with a picnic sandwich type meal served. Everyone wore a name tag so we could meet those we didn't know. Future meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. We would love to have all of the women in the church come and join us!
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Congratulations to Shaylynn Hunter, a senior at Neshoba Central High School, who has signed with East Central community College to continue her education and her basketball career. She is the daughter of Wendy Ben and Kenshay Hunter.
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The Neshoba Central tennis teams are the District Champions and finished their regular season 8-2!
Girls singles-Halle Montgomery-1st; Boys singles-Talbott Sistrunk-2nd; Mixed doubles-Colin Crenshaw and Jaylen Sisson-1st; Girls doubles-Keely Parrett and Jaci Willis-1st; Girls doubles- Mary Mars and Allie Horn-2nd; Boys doubles-Evan Hallford and Denver Lovern-2nd; Ben Allen Marshall and Jack Windham tied for 3rd. Congratulations!
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Last Tuesday Neshoba Central High School held its senior night for softball. The Outstanding Lady Rocket #13, Kierstyn Thomas, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, was honored for her great contributions on the softball field.
Her family members, coaches, and other supporters were present to celebrate with Kierstyn including Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben and Director of Administration, Jason Grisham. Her parents are Lucas and Tiffany Thomas. Congratulations!