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Ascension Church concludes 50th Jubilee celebrations

Ascension Church in Fountain Hills recently concluded its 50th Jubilee celebrations.

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Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills recently concluded celebrations of its 50th Jubilee.

The church, first established in 1976, wrapped up almost a year of celebrations that began on Nov. 9, 2025, with a special Jubilee Mass and luncheon on Oct. 25, according to a press release.

Lead pastor Jilson Panakkal said that the special Jubilee Mass was a great way to conclude the celebrations.

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