Epiphany Staff

I share responsibility for the daily pastoral care of parishioners. I help plan, organize and carry to completion the parish mission as part of a team. I am present at liturgies every weekend and parish wide events and programs throughout the year. I offer assistance to a variety of ministries with particular attention given to the Adult Catechumenate, Worship and Parish Life. Since my arrival in Louisville in Sept. ’04, I have participated in many on-going educational programs to update myself in the area of RCIA from the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Learning; in the area of annulments from the Marriage Tribunal. I have participated in a year long program around parish administration and in April 2011 I received a Certificate of “Specialization in Parish Administration.” From 1989 through 2003 I ministered in three parishes in the archdiocese of Boston as Pastoral Associate. I have a M.Ed and have taken numerous courses in theology from Boston College and Weston School of Theology in Christology, sacraments, liturgy, morality and ethics.

My Name is Julie Stuart, I am the Parish Nurse on the staff at Epiphany. Born and raised in Louisville’s south end. I grew up in St. Paul’s parish where I attended grade school. I graduated from Angela Merici High School and attended Spalding University for a few years. I then graduated from Bellarmine University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. I worked for 13 years as a nurse in a doctor’s office. During that time, I ministered to my grandfather on his death journey and felt God calling me in a different direction. I enrolled in the Ministry Formation program thru the Archdiocese of Louisville and was commissioned in 2005. It was then that I fell in love with the concept of blending my faith and my nursing skills, Parish Nursing. I have taken several Parish Nursing courses over the years. I then felt the calling to find out even more about my Catholic faith. Enrolling in the Archdiocese of Louisville LIMEX program. Loyola Institute for ministry extension program. I have completed my Masters in Pastoral Studies degree. I am so very excited to use my new found calling in my own parish of Epiphany. My husband Jay and I have been parishioners over 8 years and truly feel at home here. I am excited to bring the church to our sick and homebound parishioners. I hope to continue the current ministries of Community Care as well as add some new and exciting programs.

July of 2000 found me, Therese Brennan, beginning work at Epiphany as the Adult Formation Minister. Since then I have worked with an Adult Formation Team to create, enhance, and/or teach a variety of programs that help adults grow in the knowledge and experience of their Catholic faith. My work includes: Preparing parents to celebrate the Baptism of their children, couples to live the sacrament of Marriage, and adults completing their initiation via Confirmation. Teaching or coordinating classes that focus on Scripture, Theology, Catholic thought, Saints, Christian Art and more. Planned field trips have included the "Kentucky Holy Lands," Cathedral of the Assumption, and an Art museum. We've even tapped the Kentucky Humanities for Chautauqua programs. Recently, in September '08, I began work with the Stewardship Committee, exploring ways to encourage living an active, year-round awareness of stewardship. Since 1985, my life has revolved around Religious Education. I have served as a Director of Religious Education in inner-city, suburban parishes in the dioceses of Syracuse, Dallas, Indianapolis and here in Louisville. My work included organizing and conducting workshops, retreats and classes on the parish, diocesan and regional levels. I've earned a Masters Degree in Religious Education from the University of Dallas in 1985. In 1997, I received my Master of Arts Degree in Christian Community Leadership from Regis University, Denver. That same year, I was honored by being inducted into the National Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu for scholarship and service.

I have been a member of Epiphany since 1987. At that time the Family/Children's Formation Minister was Sr. Marlene Brokamp. I soon became friends with her and for three years, served as one of her many helpers for all things children and families, and as her representative on the Formation Committee. As we all know, the Spirit can surprise and gift us when we least expect it. In 1992, I was very happy to become a co-minister for Family/Children's Formation. I have always had a deep respect for children and consider caring for them, body and soul, to be a privilege. I thoroughly enjoy supporting parents in their responsibility of passing on the faith to their children.

Originally a Midwesterner, who grew up in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, I moved to Louisville 20 years ago when my husband, Randy, was transferred here. Together we raised 3 children: Gina, Adam and Alex, now all in their twenties. I have been an active member of Epiphany during those years including Co-Chairing the Environmental Committee, Social Responsibility Committee, Marriage Enrichment Group, Hunger & Poverty Committee, Neighborhood Visitor Program, Bibletimes Marketplace, Berrytown Tutoring Program, ESL in Shelbyville, Bread Baking & Coffee Cup Committees and many other church activities and community-wide events. Being a scratch cook for my family and friends for the past 30 years has given me experiences to step into the position of Epiphany Cook/Housekeeper. I cook for the staff and volunteers as I do for my family... feeding them a diet of fresh & healthy simple foods.

I joined Epiphany’s staff in 1987 as Parish Business Manager, very excited about using my professional training and experience in Church ministry. At that time Epiphany owned only one computer, an Osborne 1 with a 5mb hard drive and construction of the Community Center was just beginning with Worship Center renovations to follow. My ministry here has been a very fulfilling one, with never a dull moment. As Parish Business Manager, I oversee all aspects of the financial operations of the community including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, collection counting and annual audit. Working very closely with the Administration/Finance committee and the Tech Committee, I am also responsible for building maintenance, grounds maintenance and enhancement, security, technology and computer operations, webpage, personnel administration and communications. An incredible core of volunteers is required to make all this possible. I graduated from Bellarmine University with a major in Accounting and minor in Business Administration. I have worked in public and corporate accounting and have taught at the High School and Business College level. As the wife of a deacon, I completed the 3 years of formation as part of the Diaconate Program and in 1997, I completed a MSSW at U of L’s Kent School of Social Work, a program of study that has enhanced my work with individuals and groups. I continue to be challenged and energized in my ministry within the Epiphany community.

I am Sister Larraine Lauter, and I have been in ministry in some capacity at Epiphany since November 2006. From that date through August 2008, my part-time ministry was primarily focused on enabling the parish become fully inclusive of new Spanish speaking members. During that time I had the opportunity to put down roots as a member of our community, and so it was as a member who loves Epiphany that I decided to apply for my current full-time position, as Minister for Social Responsibility. In leading that ministry, I remember the words we sing in Psalm 85: “Kindness and truth shall meet, justice and peace shall embrace…” These words for me evoke a dance of relationship between four values, a dance into which we are all invited for the sake of the Reign of God. I imagine Kindness and Truth as dancing partners who teach us the steps of compassion and solidarity with others. Justice and Peace are partners who lead us into right relationship and action, so as to nurture the Reign of God in our time. The four come together in complementary ways, so that our works of mercy are always balanced by our works of justice. All of our social responsibility ministries can be situated in the inter-relationship between these four personified values. With them, we step out into four sacred directions, always turning back into the heart of an integrated ministry. I have been in ministry as an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph for over 25 years. My ten years of teaching experience with my bachelor’s degree in education and fine arts. My master’s degree in theology is from St. Meinrad School of Theology, where I was in the first class of women who studied with the seminarians. That formation has supported me in 17 years of parish ministry and non-profit leadership. My previous parish ministry has included liturgy/music, social responsibility and pastoral care. But when I look to the roots of my passion for all issues of justice, I find them in the spiritual formation I received as a child and young adult, when I was challenged by my parents and teachers to love and respond to the wounds of each person and all creation.