The fall season is ushered into the Springfield Diocese with parish elections and a fall festival.

Mr. and Mrs. Sypek sell raffle tickets at the St. Mary's Parish Fall Festival held by the school and parish community in Westfield on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Volunteers Kathleen Bastible, Kim Jaszek, and Carol Carrier pose during last weekend's fall festival at St. Mary Parish in Westfield.

St. Mary Parish School's international students Jinlong, Jiarun and Yiran entertain the crowd with karaoke at last weekend's fall festival.

Children enjoyed face painting, a bounce house and water balloon games at St. Mary's Fall Festival in Westfield. Food was provided by North Elm Butcher Block and the Hispanic Community.