Contributions to the tribute of Father Ernest Charles Hepner

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Alejo Family posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Father Hepner was always smiling and in turn would have you smiling. He helped you understand and how to cope with the troubles of this life. He will be missed.

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Sally DeAngelo posted a condolence

Monday, January 4, 2021

Fr. Hepner, Was loved by many at Holy Trinity Church where he was my pastor for over 20 years. He was progressive in letting Josephine Jendrisak, Joan McGinty, myself and a crew of dancers perform Liturgical dance at special masses and ceremonies. We would perform motions and movements to the, "The Our Father, " " Ave Maria'" Thanksgiving Mass, The stations of the cross and Easter Vigil. He would give the most wonderful and inspiring Homilies. Heaven is being blessed today with his presence and he is now joining his best friend and colleague of many years Josephine. Together I am sure that Heaven will be shining a little brighter today with both of them up there. They blessed our parish for many years along with Joan McGinty and now the Earth is suffering a great loss without the 2 of them not here. My condolences to Joan and any other grieving friends and family members.

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Max Gorensek posted a condolence

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Father Ernie was the pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel many years ago in Wickliffe, Ohio, the parish where I grew up and went to parochial school. He became pastor while I was away in graduate school, but I got to hear his homilies whenever I came home. I learned later that he had been a professor at Borromeo Seminary in Cleveland before being assigned to OLMC. So, it was a pleasant and unexpected surprise to see him again in Aiken, many years later, when he assumed temporary parish administrator responsibilities at St. Mary’s shortly after I moved (and he “retired”) here. Fr. Ernie’s homilies always began with a joke, usually self-deprecating, and then a quick prayer, followed by his intended message. No notes, seemingly completely off the cuff, but obviously well planned and on the mark. I will miss those corny jokes and thought-provoking homilies. Rest in peace, Father Ernie!

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Donardo & Marites Fonte planted a tree in memory of Father Ernest Hepner

Sunday, January 3, 2021

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May the soul of Father Ernest Hepner, rest in peace.

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Annie & Rick Luck posted a condolence

Sunday, January 3, 2021

My wife and I had the honor of knowing Father Hepner from St Mary's Help of Christians in Aiken. I also had the honor of being an Altar Server at Mass with him a couple of times. Father Ernie always had a smile and a joke ready to tell. I used to tell him that he was the hardest working RETIRED Priest that I ever knew. I asked him one day when was he planning on retiring. He said he did not have any plans to retire because he was enjoying what he was doing. He said as a Retired Priest he was really enjoying himself because he could now perform all of the Sacraments and his other Priestly functions without worrying about the administrative paperwork. Father Ernie spent his life enjoying doing God's work. We look forward to catching up with Father Ernie in Heaven and hearing his latest jokes and seeing his smile. Annie & Rick Luck

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Rep. Bill and Donna Taylor lit a candle

Saturday, January 2, 2021

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Mary and Jerry L'Esperance Posted Jan 6, 2021 at 3:08 PM

We are very grateful for Fr. Ernie's wonderful service and we remember his great sermons. We'll all miss him now that he's gone to his well deserved heavenly home.

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T Thomas lit a candle

Friday, January 1, 2021

Rest well ~ Godspeed .

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Friday, January 1, 2021

Father Ernest Charles Hepner

1931 - 2020

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