St. Josephine Bakhita holds back-to-school fair

St. Josephine Bakhita Parish hosted a back-to-school street fair on Aug. 15, 2021. The event had food, music, free school supplies, giveaways, health screenings and games sponsored by American Airlines. St. Josephine Bakhita Parish, 2132 E. 72nd St., is the result of the merger of St. Phillip Neri, St. Bride, Our Lady of Peace and Our Lady Gate of Heaven as part of Renew My Church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Iyaadh Brown takes some shots to win a prize at a basketball game as Geovanny Rodriguez from American Airlines runs the game. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sandy Bolin makes snow cones. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Linda and Cierra Gardner work the food booth at the fair. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jackie Brew and William Greer grill hotdogs. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cleo the Clown paints Artemis McKenzie’s face. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chicago Police Officer Vanessa De La Huerta and Lanita Brown dance to “The Cupid Shuffle.” (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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