Social Responsibility, as it has been defined at Epiphany, represents this community's commitment to reach out to the larger world. The many ministries listed under Social Responsibility express the Gospel concern to love all persons, especially those who suffer from oppression, deprivation, or violence.

Social Responsibility has always been one of the fundamental values of the Epiphany community. Founding Pastors Dick Fowler and Jim Flynn understood care for the world's broken ones and the pursuit of justice to be moral obligations of a Catholic parish. Hence, it is not surprising that at Epiphany the Social Responsibility ministries represent a very large network of parishioners. The collaborative work of charity, seeking justice and peacemaking has not only made for some demanding and worthwhile work, but has simultaneously formed a close knit, intimate body of believers who learn, grow, and celebrate with each other.

Whether the mission is healing the wounds of a war-torn Third World country or responding to the emergency needs of the East End of Louisville, the work of Social Responsibility finds its inspiration in the Gospels, Catholic social teaching, and the example of fellow believers. Furthermore, Jesus' call to address the pain of the world is not limited to a few; it is a call to all believers. And, so, every parishioner is called, invited, and welcomed to join in the important and lifegiving work of Social Responsibility. The following represent some of the opportunities available:

Social responsibility steering committee
Oversees the agenda and work of the entire area of Social Responsibility. Meetings include prayer, education, discernment, and decision-making. Minutes: 09-10-2001

C.L.O.U.T.
Citizens Louisville Organized and United Together is a coalition of downtown churches and civic groups working together on needs of inner city residents. Epiphany is a supporter of CLOUT and joins in many advocacy projects.
Contact Barbara Miller, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Environmental concerns subcommittee
Responds to the environmental crises that threaten the planet. Multi-focused with special emphasis on lifestyle chioces, community education and political action. Meets monthly on first Mondays. Contact Martha David, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Women's issues subcommittee
Addresses the special concerns of women in the church and society. The group offers an occasion to discuss the particular obstacles to women, offers support and direction, and seeks to employ creative solutions. Meets monthly.
Contact Rosemary Smith, 502-491-0714

Latino concerns subcommittee
Newly formed group attempting to address needs of Hispanic migrant farm community in the Achdiocese. Meets monthly. Contact Ted or Martha Groene, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Hunger and poverty subcommittee
Organizes and empowers the parish's outreach to the poor in the local, national and international community. Efforts include "hands-on" direct action, legistative advocacy, and parish education. Meets monthly on third Mondays. Contact Anne Pfeiffer, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Pax Christi Group
Seeks to understand, embody and communicate the nonviolent message of the Gospels. The meetings attempt to identify the nonviolent options in our personal and social lives. Meets twice monthly on second Thursday and fourth Wednesdays and is open to all in the Louisville area. Contact Mary Becker, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Legislative Network
An archdiocesan program that commits itself to writing letters to politicians as a way of influencing political decision-making about issues of concern to the Christian American. Several times each year, participants are sent background information about issues they are interested in.

Mediation resource group
A group of persons trained in mediation who serve as a resource to committees or groups within the Epiphany Community. Contact Brayton Bowen or Mary Becker, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Eastern Area Community Ministries
A combined effort by East End churches to serve area needs by combining talent and resources. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks.
Contact Ken Evans, 502-244-6141

• Neighborhood Visitor Program: The social services arm of EACM, dedicates itself to addressing emergency needs in the area, offering rent and utility assistance, a food pantry, clothing closet, etc. Volunteers are needed.
  Contact Eileen Breslin, through the parish office at 502-245-9733
• Juvenile Court Diversion Program: Provides counseling and community service hours to area youth charged with misdemeanors. Advisory group members needed. Contact Ken Evans, 502-244-6141

Alternative Christmas workshop
Tries to present alternatives to the busy consumerism of the Christmas holiday season by offering concrete ways to make Christmas simpler and more person-oriented. Occurs in early Advent. Coordinators and planners needed.

Food and clothing drives
A variety of appeals are made in the community on behalf of those in need. Quarterly food drives stock Neighborhood Visitor Program's pantry. Clothing drives are held twice a year. Volunteers needed.

Operation rice bowl
Makes available a Lenten, home-based opportunity to include the hungry of the world inout prayer, daily meals, and almsgiving. Contact Anne Pfeiffer, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Hunger walk
Offers the Louisville community an opportunity to raise funds for both local and international efforts to address hunger. Occurs in October. Volunteers needed to help organize. Contact Don Erwin, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Salvador twininig subcommittee
Oversees the "Sister Parish" relationship we share with Our Lady of Lourdes in Calle Real, El Salvador. Meets on first Thurdays. Contact Janet Mann, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Respect life subcommittee
Committed to the protection of all life, this group seeks to represent the respect life concerns of care for the marginalized, elderly, and the unborn. Meets monthly on third Wednesday. Contact Kim Meyer or Melissa Weidman, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Social responsibility events monthly mailing
Each month a postcard is mailed listing the dates, times, and sites of all Social Responsibility meetings and events.

Raymondville twinning subcommittee
Oversees the "Sister Parish" relationship we share with Our Lady of Guadalupe in Raymondville, Texas. Meets every other month. Contact Kathy Walker or Don Stuber, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Parents for peace and justice newsletter
This monthly newsletter, distributed by the Institute for Peace and Justice in St. Louis, assists parents in raising children in a peaceful home with a consciousness of Christian peacemaking.

Kid's cafe
An effort in Louisville's West End to provide an evening meal to needy children. Volunteers needed to serve meals once a month. Contact Mimi Johns, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Justfaith
A nine month formation program (September - May) that focuses on the Church's peace and justice tradition and its relationship to personal conversion. Meets weekly with several retreats and workshops.

Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc.
A 50 year old agency in the Russell neighborhood offers a great variety of opportunities for engagement with its clients, whom it refers to as "neighbors". Volunteers are needed for Kids Art Academy, Mini-Versity Child Development Centers, Progressive Education Program, Special Events, Advisory Councils, and more. Contact Marlene Miller, through the parish office at 502-245-9733

Society of St. Vincent DePaul
A social service organization that has been providing food, shelter, and hope since 1953 in the Louisville area. Service opportunities include serving meals, collecting toys, gifts and personal items, giving parties for residents, sprucing up the campus, adopt-a-family or shelter, helping with phones and mail, and more.