Church filled to celebrate with Fr. Jenkins

  Bishop Sheldon (left) shares thoughts on time spent with Fr. Jenkins.  Fr. Jenkins (right) leaves the altar after Mass. Ahead of him is Deacon Frank Lonteen

The Rev. Fr. John M. Jenkins and associates concelebrate Mass

A capacity crowd filled St. Paiul Church at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday to celebrate  the Rev. Fr John M Jenkins 50 years as a priest. Fr Jenkins is Pastor Emeritus after serving at St. Paul for  22 Years.

There were several standing ovations and applause for his accomplishments while at St. Paul. He started the St Paul School Endowment, the creation of the Building Fund drives which permitted the construction  of the new Church and the Gymnasium which bears his name.

Bishop Gilbert Sheldon shared thoughts about his time with Fr. Jenkins. Relatives of Fr. Jenkins carried up the gifts.

A reception was held in Boeke Hall following the Mass.l.

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[Information and photos by Tony DiDonato]

 

Relatives of Fr. Jenkins gather for his anniversary Mass