A Rev. Jerry Farewell Celebration is set for Sunday, June 19 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m in the Walnut Room at Holy Angels School.
This past January, Rev. Brittain announced that a new priest would be taking over at Holy Angels Parish.
Rev. Brittain has been at the parish on Eighth Avenue since taking over for Rev. Jerome Rinzel who served from 1983 – 1995.
Others who have served with Rev. Brittain include Rev. Jerry Repenshek and Rev. Rick Wendell.
“I’ve been here 21 years,” said Brittain. “The assignment I had was for 12 years but since I played the system I got an extra nine.”
Brittain was notified by the Archdiocese that his assignment would be ending and a new pastor would replace him.
A youthful 79, he said he can be appointed a temporary associate or retire.
The gym at Holy Angels School in West Bend was rededicated Friday and named the Father Jerry Britain Gymnasium.
During the Farewell Celebration light refreshments will be provided.
Rev. Pat Heppe will be taking over for Rev. Brittain. He’s set to start at Holy Angels at the end of the month.