FATHER RAYFORD EMMONS CELEBRATES
Jubilee Anniversary - 50 Years as a Priest
As expected, Fr. Emmons would like to use this opportunity of his anniversary, May 18th, 2024, to commemorate the many contributions of Black Catholics ‘Since 1743’, when the first African American was Baptized in America.
Jubilee Anniversary Celebration Schedule:
May 19th - during 11am Mass, Commemorate ’Since 1743’, info share
June 23rd - at 11am, at Holy Cross Parish (more details to follow); Fr. Emmons’ Birthday & Jubilee Mass and Reception
Sunday, November 3rd - Time / Location TBD, - Black Catholic History Month Mass with Acknowledgement of Father Emmon’s and other Black clergy contributions to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Questions, please contact Veronica Alvarado 267-825-2580 or holycrossdev140@gmail.com.