REST IN GOD’S PEACE
Father Frank Smith

Pastor of Epiphany
(1981-1989)

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Frank Smith.  Father Frank Smith was the youngest of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Smith. He was born March 22, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Catholic schools in Philadelphia and after graduating high school worked before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and serving in Korea. After his service he attended La Salle College on the G.I. Bill earning a degree in industrial management. Discerning a vocation to priesthood he entered St. Jerome Seminary College, Ontario, in 1959 to study for service in the Diocese of St. Augustine. He received an appointment to continue his seminary studies at the American College of the University of Louvain, Belgium in 1960 and was ordained in Louvain on June 27, 1964.

Father Smith served at several parishes and schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine and the Diocese of Orlando: St. Martha in Sarasota, teaching at Bishop Barry Catholic High School, St. Petersburg.  He was appointed Pastor of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala (1966-1976). After a study sabbatical at the University of Louvain he returned and worked for two years on the establishment of a Diocesan permanent diaconate program, and as pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Orlando. He was appointed Pastor of Epiphany Catholic Church, Port Orange (1981-1989), and Pastor of Ascension Catholic Church, Melbourne (1989-2001). While at Epiphany, he renovated the church and built Epiphany Manor, an affordable housing complex. While at Ascension he built a new school and Ascension Manor, another affordable housing complex. Other assignments and ministries included chairman of the liturgical commission, diocesan director of evangelization, forming the Commissioned Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program, member of the Presbyteral Council, counseling the incarcerated, and working with farm workers.

Father Smith officially retired in 2001 but continued to serve for several years at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Winter Park because the Lord’s work is never done.
He was beloved by his fellow priests and God’s holy people.  He was well known for his joyous sense of humor.
(Taken from a communication by the Diocese of Orlando)

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. 
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.

Encounter God’s Mercy

We want to invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to encounter God’s Mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm in our Reconciliation Room, across the hall from the choir room. Other opportunities to celebrate the sacrament are: after Morning Mass by asking the priest celebrant for confession or by calling the office and setting an appointment.

A Message from the
Most Reverend John G. Noonan,
Bishop of Orlando

It is time to offer ourselves selflessly and return to the Father, to celebrate with a feast. Effective Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, the obligation to participate in the Eucharist in person on Sundays and other holy days of obligation is restored.

Read Bishop Noonan's Letter

Registration Open for Vantage Point (Becoming Catholic/RCIA)

Vantage Point is a casual small group environment where people explore Catholic Christianity, the message and teachings of Jesus and how to apply them to their life.
If you or someone you know are searching for more answers about Faith and Spirituality and/or are interested in becoming Catholic, the registration can be accessed by clicking the Vantage point logo below.

Join Us For Morning Prayer

Each morning, Monday through Saturday at 8:00am before morning Mass, a group of parishioners recite the Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, the Universal Prayer of the Church. The Church considers this prayer to be second in importance only to the Mass itself. The Second Vatican Council has encouraged Lay people to also pray this beautiful liturgy. We invite all who are interested to join with us and we will be happy to assist any who are unfamiliar with the service. At present we say the Morning Hour (Lauds) in the Church. See you there!

From The Epiphany Food Pantry
The Epiphany Food Pantry continues to serve our community, and is currently in need of the following items:

• Spaghetti Sauce (medium-sized cans)
• Canned White Potatoes (medium-sized cans)
• Canned Sweet Potatoes (medium-sized cans)
• Soup Beans (Baked, Pork, etc.)
• Mac n’ Cheese
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Beef Stew

Donations can be dropped off in the shopping carts in the vestibules of the church or directly to the Food Pantry M & F, 1-3pm. Thank you for your generosity!