A Century of Faith: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish marks 100th anniversary in Damon

Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez, second from right, celebrated a May 4 Mass, seen below, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Damon to honor the 100th anniversary of Damon parish. Pictured, from left to right, are Deacon Brady Williams Sr., Deacon Don Murrile, Father Marty Pham, Sts. Cyril and Methodius pastor, and Deacon Jason Sulak. (Photo courtesy of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Damon)

DAMON — The parish of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Damon celebrated their 100th anniversary of the parish on May 4. Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez celebrated the centennial Mass with Father Marty Pham, parish pastor, as concelebrant. Following Mass in  the church, Archbishop Vasquez processed to the chapel next door for a blessing. 

The current chapel was built in 1925 and is the original church. The chapel is still in use as an Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday.

During the celebration in the parish hall and pavilion, which featured Czech pastries and a spaghetti dinner, the parish received a U.S. flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their centennial anniversary. They were also presented with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Texas’ 14th congressional district.