Community Spirit

• Committee Chair: Kathy Marshall (502-267-7841)
• Staff representative: Mary Gowern, CSJ (502-245-9733, x20)

The Epiphany Community Spirit Committee ministers to the everyday needs of our people, builds and supports community life through social activities. We celebrate significant events, enrich and strengthen the overall sense of community in the parish and call forth the gifts of our parishioners as we gather the Epiphany community together.

The Committee meets on the lst Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. at Epiphany House dining room.

Liturgically Centered Events

Feast of Epiphany
This is a weekend where we celebrate who Epiphany is as a community and our mission in the world. All Liturgies celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on the 1st weekend in January and a reception is held after the 5:30 liturgy. On Sunday morning we share a full breakfast together as a community between liturgies. Epiphany announces, “God is Here!!” Contact Sister Mary at the parish office.

Celebration of Marriage
Held in February. This is a special Saturday evening liturgy (followed by a catered dinner) during which married couples renew their vows and celebrate the sacred commitment of marriage in our community. Contact Sister Mary Gowern at the parish office.

Stewardship Pancake Breakfast
Held the 1st weekend in November. All Liturgies this weekend celebrate the Stewardship of Epiphany. The men of the parish host this breakfast between the Sunday morning liturgies.
Contact Bob Burke, 502-241-1615

Memorial Day Liturgy/Reception
This liturgy and reception honors the service and sacrifices of those parishioners and family members who are veterans Held on Memorial Day. Contact Sister Mary at the parish office.

Like-to-Like Ministries

New Beginnings (temporaily suspended - Jan. 2013)
Ecumenical support group for those recently separated, divorced or widowed. Meets in the Community Center the lst and 3rd Thursday for a social at 7:00 p.m., and a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Hotline information at: 502-425-2772.

Epiphany Sages
A lively group of community members over age 50. They lead exciting personal lives, and this carries over into their monthly meetings, social activities and excursions. They also provide a “prayer chain” for special needs. Contact Sister Mary at the parish office.

SEL (Singles Explore Life)
An enthusiastic group of persons who are single, over 40 years of age, and unlimited in creative thinking, who meet for enrichment and social activities. It is an opportunity to meet others with similar interests. Contact Lynne Webb at the parish office. Click here to see the SEL newsletters.

Women of Epiphany
Meets the first Tuesday of the month at the home of parishioner, Pam Porta. Open to women of all ages who are members of Epiphany. The gathering is an opportunity for women to connect socially and spiritually. If interested call Pam Porta at 502-429-8283.

Men of Epiphany
Men of Epiphany (MOE) is a like-to-like ministry of men reaching out to other men. Periodic offerings include: social events, presentations by outstanding guest speakers, men’s retreats, regional conferences with other men’s initiatives, and small groups meeting on an informal basis.

Our Vision: To receive the Holy Spirit into our daily lives so we may find redemption and become the spiritual beings God intends us to be. [Click here] for full text of the Vision Statement. And, our Mission: To answer God’s Call by focusing on the ministries of:

1) Sharing, men-to-men
2) Spirituality
3) Service
4) Social Interaction

MOE also engages in a number of community outreach initiatives, including the Trackside Ministry, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Dare to Care, Epiphany’s Prison Ministry, HOPE! (Helping Other People. Epiphany! )and Habitat for Humanity. For further information, please contact: Mike McLaughlin at  502-561-5060.

YA (Young Adults of Epiphany)
This group provides social, spiritual, and service orientated connections among the young adults, single or married, in their 20’s and 30’s at Epiphany.  Contact: Sister Mary at the parish office.

Network for Employment Transition (NET)

After more than two and an half years of facilitating monthly NET meetings and Saturday morning workshops, the NET facilitators have come to conclude that individual coaching and counseling may be more useful for our small number of NET members than meeting monthly. Most of our members have landed, returned to school, or gone on to build the “portfolio” model of income we have been advocating. As an alternative to monthly meetings, the facilitators have agreed to offering a more personalized NET service.

Effective immediately we are suspending our monthly meeting format. Instead, we will offer the following:

• A single point of contact: a NET Help Line. (Brayton Bowen, 502-558-2154; brayton@insightbb.com).
• Brayton will connect any candidate who calls or emails with a facilitator, who can work one-on-one with that person.
• We will continue to publish the bi-weekly (sometimes more or less frequent) newsletters, featuring job leads, updates, tips, etc.
• We will continue to offer quarterly workshops, depending on the level of need and interest, for purposes of training.
• If we have a unique event or special speaker, we will plan an evening or Saturday AM meeting.

For further information, please contact: Brayton Bowen (502-558-2154); Jack Allen (502-479-8439). [Click here] for NET Mission Statement.

Special Community Spirit Ministries

New Parishioner Registration
Assists with registration of newcomers after liturgy in the Chapel on a rotational basis.
Contact AnnaMarie Redcorn, 502-254-3795.

Newcomers’ Brunch
Once, quarterly, help prepare and serve a brunch to newcomers after the 9:00 am liturgy in Epiphany House. Contact Francoise Horn 502-241-7316.

Parish Hospitality
Plan and secure refreshments for welcome/goodbye receptions two or three times annually as need arises. Contact S. Mary at the parish office.

Sunday Morning Coffee
Help serve coffee and juice after liturgies, on a rotational basis. Contact Carmeleen Dabney 502-245-9747.

Family Social Activities

The following activities are among those held annually that invite participation on the part of volunteers for a one-time commitment, i.e., they are opportunities for a member to work for a single event. Time involved varies. Sign up for as many as you can!

Family Skating Party (Feb)
Contact Sister Mary at parish office. Coordinator needed.

Trivia (March or April)

Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday before Easter)
Contact Carrey Dewey at 502-451-4574

Epiphany Birthday Celebration ( lst weekend in June)
Contact Sister Mary Gowern at the parish office

Gathering Meals

The following activities promote fellowship amongst our community.  All are invited to attend as often as possible.  Volunteers are always welcome.  Sign up to attend as many as you can!

Monthly Soup Suppers
Held the 4th Tuesday of the month from September-May
Contact Bob Burke, 502-241-1615

Lenten Soup Suppers
Held weekly on Tuesdays during Lent.
Contact Bob Burke, 241-1615