Farewell Mass and Assembly for Epiphany of Our Lord School

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MASS: 8:30-9:30am in the Epiphany Church
ASSEMBLY: 12:45-2:30pm in the School Gymnasium

On January 6th, 1957, the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish was founded by John Cardinal O’Hara, the Archbishop of Philadelphia. A School on the same campus opened its doors to 500 students on September 3rd 1958. The name chosen for this parish and school was the “Epiphany of Our Lord” because the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord occurred on January 6th .

On January 6th, 2012 the Blue Ribbon Commission formed by the Archdicese of Philadelphia announced the closing of the Epiphany of our Lord School due to the low enrollment of 174 Students. Instead, the same building will now be the home of the newly formed Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School. Based on the determination of the Blue Ribbon Commission, students from Epiphany of our Lord, Our Lady of Victory in Norristown and St. Titus in East Norriton, will comprise the new school with a projected enrollment of 455 students.1 As a result of their appeal, students from Conshohocken Catholic are also welcome to enroll in Holy Rosary.

To honor the long standing tradition of the Epiphany of our Lord School and Staff, a FAREWELL MASS and ASSEMBLY will be held on Friday June 1st. ALL current and former Students, current and former Parents, current and former Priests, Parishioners and Staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. Slideshow, Music and Memories will be the cornerstone of the afternoon assembly which will focus on our dedicated Staff, some having been with EOL for 27 years. Of special note, after 47 years of teaching, Miss Helen Miller will be retiring. Her dedication and enrapturing style of teaching has influenced countless students through the years, many of whom will be attending to say their goodbyes and offer their thanks.

JOIN US as we say goodbye to an Institution of Blue Ribbon Excellence 55 years in the making.

Donations to show appreciation of our Principal, School Teachers and Staff are being accepted. Send in your Cash or Check (made out to Colleen Giamo) to:

Epiphany of Our Lord School, 3040 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Attention: Colleen Giamo c/o Teacher Appreciation Day

Additional information is available by contacting Colleen Giamo at colleengiamo@comcast.net or the Epiphany School Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/EpiphanyofOurLord