Did you know that the ashes that are distributed on Ash Wednesday come from the palms that you previously received and returned? It is tradition here at St. Polycarp to burn some of the palm during our Palms to Ashes Service on the eve of Ash Wednesday. We continued this tradition again this year.

Dedication and Blessing  – August 20, 2022 (Part 2 to follow at a later time.)

Girl Scouts were happy to welcome our new members as we began our new year of scouting. We began the year with our bridging ceremony held at Big Oak Park. Our older girls had an opportunity to camp at Camp Grove Point, enjoying a night hike and a campfire cookout. The girls showed their community spirit while marching in the Smyrna Homecoming Parade. The girls showed off their artistic talents at a paint night where they painted pictures of pumpkins. Badges are being earned already, as newer girls learn the Girl Scout Way, and older girls learned the skills it takes to be a Special Agent. If you know girl who would like to join in on the fun and learning, please contact Tracie Bruno at gscbsu31@gmail.com. Girls in grades K-12 are welcome to join at any time.