Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: January 29, 2012

January 29This is the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s gospel shows Christ as one who has authority, the Holy One of God who heals and teaches and liberates. May we, too, be released from all that binds us, so that renewed by this liturgy and sustained by the community we may be about the work of God’s reign with unhindered resolve.

Readings for this Sunday:

  • Dt 18: 15-20. I will raise up a great prophet for you.
  • 1 Cor 7: 32-35. I would like you to be free of all worries and able to focus on Christ.
  • Mk 1: 21-28. Jesus speaks with authority and with power, teaching and healing.

Men of Epiphany need COATS! COATS! COATS!

Posted Fri, 01/27/2012 - 02:00

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MEN OF EPIPHANY AND FRIENDS – COATS! COATS! COATS! 
Please answer the call.

On Tuesday, January 3, over 900 inmates were released about six months early as part of a new program aimed at easing their transition back into the community. Most of the inmates released to supervision are Class D felons, which is the lowest-level felony conviction in Kentucky.

Men of Epiphany are donating clothing -- winter coats are a special, desparate need -- to these people to help their transition.

Read below for more details, or contact Brayton Bowen for more information (502-555-2154).

Obituary for Barbara Mattingly

Posted Wed, 01/25/2012 - 08:31

BarbaraBarbara Joan Mattingly, 71, of Louisville, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Meadowview Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born January 2, 1941 to Joseph Melvin and Anna Geraldine (Able) Mattingly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Edward Mattingly Sr.; and sister, Janice E. Mattingly.

The Jewish Roots of Social Justice

Posted Wed, 01/25/2012 - 02:00

Jewish ScrollWhat: Annual Interfaith Coffee
When: Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM
Where: Heideman Auditorium, The Temple (5101 US Hwy 42 )

Have you ever wondered when and how those of the Jewish faith determined the importance of social justice?

The Women of Reform Judaism / Sisterhood of The Temple cordially invite men and women of Epiphany to their Annual Interfaith Coffee on Monday, February 6, 2012. This year’s program is titled “The Jewish Roots of Social Justice.” Participating in the program will be their Rabbis: Joe Rooks Rapport, Gaylia R. Rooks, and David Ariel-Joel.

Catholics at the Capitol: Exercising Faithful Citizenship

Posted Wed, 01/25/2012 - 02:00

logoComing Soon: A JustCommunity season focused on our Catholic social teaching and legislative advocacy.

We’re sometimes asked, “Isn’t it wrong for the Church to be politically involved?”

The truth has two answers: we may not and do not engage in advocacy on behalf of a candidate for political office.  But we may and do engage in advocacy for the poor and vulnerable, for peace and justice, through legislative action... Are you interested?

Why Catholic?

Posted Fri, 01/20/2012 - 02:00

For more than 2000 years, the Catholic Church has been serving, teaching, healing, and praying for people throughout the world. Why Catholic? is your chance to learn more about the sacrament so healing and about the “sacrament of others,” the vocations of marriage and holy orders. 

“Stand up and go, your faith has saved you!” (Luke 17:19)  Jesus told this to the leper who returned after he was healed. Now may be the time to receive that same healing from Jesus, and a Why Catholic? small group could be the best place to start. Be sure to Sign Up! 

Obituary for Sandor Gyimesi

Posted Thu, 01/19/2012 - 08:49

orchidSandor Gyimesi, 75, died peacefully Monday, January 16, 2012.

He is survived by his wife Martha; sons, Kalman Gyimesi (Sandra) and Zoltan Gyimesi (Paula); a daughter, Ildiko Mikos (George); eight grandchildren; and a brother in Hungary, Kalman.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 AM at Church of the Epiphany (Old Harrod's Creek Road) on Saturday, January 21, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Louisville Orchid Society or Church of the Epiphany.

King Puppets visit Epiphany

Posted Wed, 01/18/2012 - 20:27

Kings PuppetsThe following is another item in our Epigram series of articles.

WE THREE KINGS

by Barbara Aubrey

In St. Matthew’s gospel narrative, Three Kings journey from afar, bearing gifts to the Infant Christ Child.

On its feast day, January 7-8, 2012, the Community of Epiphany also received a most amazing gift- a gift of the Kings themselves. Three giant king puppets journeyed around the exterior of the Worship Center, carefully ducked through the door of the building and slowly processed down each aisle to the altar. Two children accompanied the kings, moving their arms, enabling them to present symbolic gifts to Fr. Randy. It was truly a beautiful, magical, awe-inspiring sight.

Obituary for Michael Tansey

Posted Wed, 01/18/2012 - 16:08

MichaelCommander Philip Michael “Mike” Tansey, USN (Ret.), 72, of Louisville passed away January 15, 2012 at his home with loved ones by his side.

He was a U.S. Naval officer, and a graduate of Annapolis Naval Academy, Class of 1962.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Major General Patrick Henry Tansey and Josephine Baish Tansey; brothers, Colonel Patrick Henry Tansey Jr., and Colonel Hubert Edward Tansey; and by his first wife, Carolyn Copenhaver Tansey.

Feast of Epiphany, January 8, 2012

Posted Wed, 01/18/2012 - 02:00

How wonderful our celebration of our Feast! Liturgies the weekend of January 7/8 were filled with songs, liturgical dancers of all ages, our musical groups (choir, bell choir and youth band) and the “extraordinary” visit by the three kings. One of our parishioners had a “dream” (so to speak) or “desire” five years ago of having King Puppets made for the Feast of Epiphany.

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