Overview

• The long-running festival proceeded after debate over cancellation, with organizers citing strong calls from parish families to continue.
• Friday and Saturday activities were scaled back for the parish and school community, then Sunday opened to the broader public.
• The parish introduced an “Annunciation heroes” recognition and unveiled a plaque to honor those who supported the community after the attack.
• Repairs include new glass in damaged side windows, and the school has resumed some classes following the return of preschoolers.
• The Aug. 27 shooting killed 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and injured 21 others, a loss parishioners said they are confronting together.