Epiphany Parish opens 50th anniversary year
November 5, 2023 at 4:25 p.m.
“Reflect On The Past, Celebrate The Present, Prepare For The Future” is serving as the theme of Epiphany Parish, Brick, which begins its 50th anniversary observance this year.
The parish opened its golden jubilee Nov. 5 during a Mass celebrated by Father Michael Santangelo, pastor since 2013. The parish plans to host jubilee events throughout the upcoming year, such as parish picnics and a dinner dance, and will culminate the milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving next year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Epiphany Parish's 50th anniversary opening Mass
A brief history notes that Epiphany Parish was established as a new parish for the Herbertsville area Nov. 9, 1973, by Bishop George W. Ahr and Father Edward A. Reisser was named the first pastor. The first Mass was celebrated in St. Paul United Methodist Church on Herbertsville Rd. Dec. 1, 1973. Sunday Masses were celebrated in Lanes Mill School. Construction of the parish center began in September, 1980, and the first Mass in the new church was celebrated in November, 1981.
“In looking to the past, we can see the strength of faith of some of our founding members who are still a part of us today,” said Father Santangelo.
He continued, “When I first arrived it was easy to see the big things that we were doing as a parish family: an Epiphany Feast that brings the community together; an incredible outreach with Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas presents for those in need. These big events are wonderful and are something to see. The longer I’ve been here, though, the more I’ve noticed the solid faith of many of our families … there are so many simple ways the people of the parish make a difference.”
A family prays during the Nov. 5 Mass in Epiphany Church, Brick, which opened its 50th anniversary year. Mike Ehrmann photo
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“Reflect On The Past, Celebrate The Present, Prepare For The Future” is serving as the theme of Epiphany Parish, Brick, which begins its 50th anniversary observance this year.
The parish opened its golden jubilee Nov. 5 during a Mass celebrated by Father Michael Santangelo, pastor since 2013. The parish plans to host jubilee events throughout the upcoming year, such as parish picnics and a dinner dance, and will culminate the milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving next year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Epiphany Parish's 50th anniversary opening Mass
A brief history notes that Epiphany Parish was established as a new parish for the Herbertsville area Nov. 9, 1973, by Bishop George W. Ahr and Father Edward A. Reisser was named the first pastor. The first Mass was celebrated in St. Paul United Methodist Church on Herbertsville Rd. Dec. 1, 1973. Sunday Masses were celebrated in Lanes Mill School. Construction of the parish center began in September, 1980, and the first Mass in the new church was celebrated in November, 1981.
“In looking to the past, we can see the strength of faith of some of our founding members who are still a part of us today,” said Father Santangelo.
He continued, “When I first arrived it was easy to see the big things that we were doing as a parish family: an Epiphany Feast that brings the community together; an incredible outreach with Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas presents for those in need. These big events are wonderful and are something to see. The longer I’ve been here, though, the more I’ve noticed the solid faith of many of our families … there are so many simple ways the people of the parish make a difference.”
A family prays during the Nov. 5 Mass in Epiphany Church, Brick, which opened its 50th anniversary year. Mike Ehrmann photo