The Empowered: Back-to-School Bash! for all youth entering 5th-9th Grade will be held Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Hall, Marksville. Join us for a final summer celebration and allow Jesus to “empower” you for the new school year! The day will include live Christian music by local artists, food, a variety of outside games/activities, an inspiring speaker, small groups, and will conclude with 4:00 p.m. Mass. Parents are invited to the closing Mass. Cost is $10 per child and includes a t-shirt. Contact Tammy Bernard at 318-305-1730;  tammy.bernard5@yahoo.com or Christy Reed at 318-305-8886; cenlaoils@gmail.com. Sponsored by St. Joseph ACTS.