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.
Posted Wed, 03/13/2013 – 08:00
The 26th annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet paid homage to both its past and its future during the March 2, 2013 event at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel. The banquet, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry (OMM), presented its highest honor — the 2013 Acacia Award — to St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart Bishop John H. Ricard and to Church of the Epiphany parishioner Greg Tichenor.
The Acacia Award presented to Greg Tichenor speaks to the OMM’s continuing efforts to bridge racial, economic and social gaps between residents of the local community. Tichenor has been active in tutoring children at the Catholic Enrichment Center on West Broadway and has been a part of programs such as “Moving Toward Oneness,” “Crossing the Social Divide,” and “Undoing Racism.”
Posted Mon, 02/18/2013 – 08:00
What: American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet
When: March 2, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Where: Seelbach-Hilton Hotel, 500 Fourth St., Louisville, KY (tickets required)
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host the 26th annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 2, 6:00 PM at the Hilton-Seelbach, 500 Fourth St. (40202). Epiphany’s Greg Tichenor will receive the Acacia Award in recognition of his “years of service, support, and fidelity to the African American Catholic community.”
If you’re interested in attending, contact Larry Howe-Kerr at the office, +1 502-245-9733 promptly.
The banquet will feature a Silent Auction at 5:00 PM followed by live entertainment. All proceeds from the banquet, auction and souvenir journal will go toward their scholarship fund.
Posted Sat, 11/17/2012 – 00:00
It’s that time of year once more! Our Christmas Giving Tree will be up in the Gathering Area beginning November 24, 2012. Each year, we have several worthy organizations, like Central State Hospital, Centro Latino in Shelbyville, and Maryhurst, who receive gifts from our tree. Please keep your eye out for the Christmas tree and take an ornament of your choice.
Posted Thu, 11/01/2012 – 00:00
This story has been submitted by parishioner Michael D. McLaughlin, DMD
What: James E. Flynn Peacemaking Award Dinner
When: November 17, 2012, after the 6:30 PM
Where: Community Center
Cost: $10 donation suggested
Reservations: Required, by November 13, 2012 (call 245-9733 or email rosemary@churchofepiphany.com)
If you haven’t heard, Church of the Epiphany’s Brayton Bowen, has been granted this year’s award. Please come to congratulate him and celebrate with him at the annual dinner held in honor of Fr. Jim Flynn, one of Epiphany’s two original pastors. The dinner is Saturday, November 17th, after the 5:30 pm Mass in the Parish Center.
Wine & appetizers will be served at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm. Selena’s Restaurant will cater the dinner. A $10 donation is suggested for the dinner. Reservations are required by Monday, November 12th, 3:00 pm by signing up in the Gathering Area, calling 245-9733 & leaving your name & the number attending, or emailing rosemary@churchofepiphany.com. Everyone is welcome!
In choosing Brayton Bowen, the Social Responsibility Steering Committee looked at the answers to several questions submitted by a parishioner of Church of Epiphany. The questions and answers are as follows:
Posted Mon, 10/01/2012 – 16:27
The Social Responsibility Committee is currently soliciting nominations for the James E. Flynn Peace Award for 2012.
The James E. Flynn Peacemaking Award, established in 1992 by the Church of the Epiphany Social Responsibility Committee, is named after the parish co-founder who brought the Gospel message and Catholic Social Teaching to fruition in the life of the parish. This award honors a current or former parishioner who, on a local, national, or international basis, has responded to the call of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching to make a significant contribution in the area of social justice.
The recipient has made the world a better place to live and, in doing so, has enriched the Community of Epiphany. This award is given annually and comes with a monetary gift to the charity of choice named by the recipient(s).
Posted Mon, 06/25/2012 – 01:00
The following is an announcement from Jennifer Svetlik of the Roundtable Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors
What: Called to Transformative Community: Addressing Poverty Today
When: July 29-August 1, 2012
Where: Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
Posted Wed, 05/02/2012 – 01:00
Collected by Epiphany’s Women’s Concerns Committee
JustCommunity Easter 2012:
“A Place at the Table: Faith-Filled Dissent”
To submit your own prayers and reflections for posting, please send to Sr. Larraine.
Posted Mon, 04/16/2012 – 16:26
The Beloved Community and the Spiritual Challenge of Faith-filled Dissent
L Lauter OSU
As we journey from Easter to Pentecost with the first Christians, we are drawn by our Scripture readings at Eucharist to reflect on the lived experience of the early Church, but not as historical exercise. Rather, we look to the first Beloved Community of disciples of Jesus, to gain insight into what it means to be the Beloved Community of Epiphany. What does our Teacher really ask of us? What is implied in all his words that are addressed directly to his first disciples, especially in his last conversation with them? (See Jesus’ last discourse, Gospel of John.) Perhaps these words are somehow directly related to the meaning of his Eucharistic action--saying, in effect, “this sharing of bread and cup is deeply connected to your love for one another, everything I am and everything I announce for this world depends on your love for one another.” He gives “a new commandment--you must love one another.” This is the highpoint of Jesus’ teaching, the final launch stage of his movement to redeem and restore “the world” to the original form of creation that God intended.
Posted Fri, 12/09/2011 – 01:00
Death Penalty Opponents:
Please consider helping with a short-term campaign to find support for legislation that would exclude execution as a punishment for defendants whom the court determines are severely mentally ill.
It’s simply a matter of signing a postcard—and asking a few friends to do the same.
Call the office if you can help! And for compelling news items, videos and personal stories, visit the Kentucky Coalition Against the Death Penalty website.
Posted Wed, 11/30/2011 – 01:00
What: Spirituality and Politics
Who: Fr. Dan Coughlin
When: December 8, 2011 – 6:00pm
Where: Christ Church Cathedral
Cost: Suggested Donation: $10
Fr. Dan Coughlin, 59th Chaplain of the US House of Representatives, will be speaking at Christ Church Cathedral on December 8, 6:00 PM to commemorate the anniversary of Thomas Merton’s death.
His topic: “How can we be persons of prayer and navigate a political environment?” To meet up with other parish members for this event, contact Sister Larraine.
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