HEARNE — St. Mary Catholic Church is getting ready for one of its longtime fall traditions as the annual Homecoming and Fall Festival returns Sunday, October 4. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 402 W. First St. in Hearne, with food, games, auctions and plenty going on throughout the day. The day will begin with a bilingual Mass at 10 a.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Mexican food will also be available. Families will have several activities to choose from, including children’s games, a cakewalk, plant wheel and beer garden. A silent auction will run during the festival, and a live auction is set to begin at 1 p.m. The festival has been part of St. Mary’s fall calendar for years and gives current and former parishioners, along with other families from around Hearne, a chance to come back together for the day. St. Mary Catholic Church has been part of the Hearne community since 1872 and currently serves about 200 families. The festival is open to the public, so visitors do not have to be church members to stop by for lunch, take part in the activities or spend some time visiting with others in the community. The event will continue through 4 p.m. For more information, contact St. Mary Catholic Church at 979-279-2233.