About Crucifixion · Jacksonville, Florida
Church of the Crucifixion is a Catholic parish in Jacksonville, Florida, established in 1974 and part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. It sits on West Edgewood Avenue on Jacksonville's Northside in the 32209 ZIP code, in the historic Edgewood area, and belongs to the North Jacksonville Deanery. The parish is known for its community outreach — most notably an annual Parish Day of Service — and shares Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with neighboring St. Pius V Parish. A parish school, Crucifixion School, operates on the same grounds.
- Established
- 1974
- Patron
- The Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Rector
- Rev. Dilip Pally
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
Why belong here
Crucifixion is a small, community-minded parish where Sunday Mass is followed by warm fellowship, and where faith is lived out concretely. Parishioners can join ministries, prepare for the sacraments, or take part in the Parish Day of Service reaching into shelters, parks, and senior homes on Jacksonville's Northside. With weekday Mass Tuesday through Thursday, regular Reconciliation on Sundays, a First Thursday Anointing & Healing Mass, and Exposition at neighboring St. Pius V, the parish offers a full devotional life in an intimate setting.
Mass times at Crucifixion
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 7:45 to 8:00 a.m.
Adoration times
- First Thursday: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Pius V Parish, 2110 Blue Ave.)
About Church of the Crucifixion
Church of the Crucifixion is a Catholic parish in Jacksonville, Florida, established in 1974 as part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. It is located in the Northside/Edgewood neighborhood at 3183 W. Edgewood Avenue in the 32209 ZIP code, and belongs to the North Jacksonville Deanery. The parish serves a tight-knit community with regular Mass, the sacraments, and a strong outreach identity centered on service to those in need on Jacksonville's Northside.
- Established 1974
- Diocese of St. Augustine
- North Jacksonville Deanery
- 3183 W. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Mass & Worship Schedule
The parish offers Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. and weekday Mass Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Confessions are heard each Sunday morning before Mass. A monthly Anointing & Healing Mass is celebrated on the First Thursday at 5:00 p.m., followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the neighboring St. Pius V Parish.
- Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
- Weekday Mass: Tue–Thu 8:00 a.m.
- Reconciliation: Sun 7:45–8:00 a.m.
- Anointing & Healing Mass: First Thursday 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Clergy & Staff
The parish is currently served by Rev. Dilip Pally as pastor (per the Diocese of St. Augustine parish page). Previous directories list Rev. Bernardine Eikhuemelo as pastor (2019 and 2022 diocesan directories). Deacon Gerald Trocinski serves the parish and its associated school. Past parish staff have included Office Manager Jynearl Bodie (shared with St. Pius V), Bookkeeper Sylvia Bannister, Directors of Religious Education (Beatrice Gilliard as Director Emeritus, and Erskeline Favors), and Directors of Music (Erskerline Favors, and later Joan Petruska).
- Rev. Dilip Pally — Pastor (current)
- Rev. Bernardine Eikhuemelo — Pastor (2019, 2022 directories)
- Deacon Gerald Trocinski — Deacon
- Jynearl Bodie — Office Manager (shared with St. Pius V)
- Director of Religious Education / Director of Music
Ministries & Community Life
The parish's signature outreach is its Parish Day of Service, on which teams go out to local community sites — homeless shelters, parks, and senior homes — to "be the Hands and Feet of Christ." The parish also runs ongoing ministries for parishioners to grow in faith and build community, hosts an annual Christmas Bazaar to kick off Advent, and supports Religious Education for sacramental preparation.
- Parish Day of Service
- Religious Education
- Choir / Music ministry
- Annual Christmas Bazaar
- Parish trustees: Sarah DeLacy and John Rade
Sacraments
The seven sacraments are central to life at Church of the Crucifixion, with Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Reconciliation all celebrated through the parish. First Communion and Confirmation preparation take place through the Religious Education program. A monthly Anointing & Healing Mass offers the sacrament of the sick on the First Thursday of each month.
- Baptism
- Marriage
- Reconciliation (Sun 7:45–8:00 a.m.)
- Anointing of the Sick (First Thursday Healing Mass)
- First Communion & Confirmation preparation via Religious Education
Parish School
Crucifixion Parish shares its campus with Crucifixion School, an on-site Catholic school. Deacon Gerald Trocinski is associated with the school community, and parish trustees Sarah DeLacy and John Rade serve on its leadership.
- Crucifixion School (on-campus)
- Deacon Gerald Trocinski
Visit, Contact & Practical Info
The parish office is at 3183 W. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209, and can be reached at (904) 765-5284 (Fax: (904) 765-1680). The pastor's direct email listed on the diocesan page is [email protected]. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Thursdays takes place at the neighboring St. Pius V Parish, 2110 Blue Ave. (5752 Blanding Blvd. area).
- Address: 3183 W. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Phone: (904) 765-5284
- Fax: (904) 765-1680
- Email: [email protected]
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Bernardine Eikhuemelo
Listed as pastor in the 2019 and 2022 diocesan directories.
- Rev. Dilip Pally
Listed as current pastor on the Diocese of St. Augustine parish page (dosafl.com).