Happy Feast of the Epiphany and Happy New Year!
2011 will prove to be a significant year in our journey as a parish family since it is our 50th year of establishment as a parish in the Diocese of Columbus. We have a lot to accomplish this year in terms of planning and arranging for a worthy celebration.
Some key dates for everyone to remember are these:
November 29, 1961 St. Timothy Parish was officially established
December 10, 1961 First Mass for St. Timothy Parish in the gym of
nearby Cranbrook Elementary School
September 2, 1962 Father Winkler broke ground for St. Timothy's first
building. The construction site was a hillside overlooking
a meandering stream known as Turkey Run.
Our plan for celebration will need to mark these dates in the life of the parish. As we have already reported, the date for the first event is set: November 26, 2011, Bishop Campbell will celebrate the 5 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass. A reception and short program will follow.
Once we honor the history of our parish in good form, we will be able to continue the fun with our celebration of the Jubilee for St. Timothy School. The first School Year was 1963-1964. So the next four years St. Timothy Parish and School will be the place to be!
The Solemnity of the Epiphany brings together many themes: The Coming of the Magi, the Baptism of the Lord, and the Wedding Feast of Cana. These moments in the life of Jesus and His Family were times when His glory was made known. The living relationship of the Holy Trinity was allowed to shine through the Humanity of Jesus, reminding us of the Gift He has promised: Eternal Life. May we open our eyes to see the glory of God made manifest in our own history, and may we share the riches God has given us with all we meet.
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