Peacemaking Award Nominations

Posted Mon, 10/01/2012 – 16:27

Peace AwardThe 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).

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Ministry: Social Responsibility

Obituary for Matthew Gould

Posted Mon, 10/01/2012 – 11:37

MatthewMatthew Gould, 42, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, September 28, 2012.

Matt was a legendary brewer of fine craft beers, most recently working at Blue Grass Brewing Company. Passionate about his craft, he traveled near and far to visit other micro breweries to gain and share knowledge. Always willing to help others start and improve their craft, always willing to lend a hand, always available with quick wit. He enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, camping, and searching for the perfect roller coaster.

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Ministry: Bereavement

Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: October 7, 2012

October 7This is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the midst of real struggles and difficulties marking human relationships, we are to maintain open hearts –like Jesus and the children—that was God’s intention “from the beginning of creation.” In such openness of heart the kingdom of God is among us. How open-hearted are we to each other? To those who think differently than we do? Are we able to put the good of another ahead of our own desires and preferences? How does our hardness of heart block us from discerning the way of God? Do we take into account what is needed for the “common good” and not just our own comfort or perspective? How might our faith challenge us as we discern our voting choices?.

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: September 30, 2012

Spirit over the WorldThis is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s scriptures remind us that God’s Spirit pours out on all people, and that being a disciple demands radical choices about how we live and relate to others. The rich tradition of Catholic social teaching is a central and essential element of our faith, rooted in the Hebrew prophets and the life of Christ. We are challenged to see and live as Jesus did, identifying with the “least ones”—the poor, the hungry, the stranger. How do we try to confine God by our ideas of how things should be? Discipleship is shown by behavior, not by belonging to any special group. Do our actions show that we are following Christ and living in the Spirit?

Readings for this Sunday:

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

Report from the August 2012 Mission to Honduras

Posted Fri, 09/28/2012 – 01:00


There is great news about our August Mission visit to Divine Mercy in Honduras.


FIRST:



  • The $ 5420.00 donated by the members of Epiphany for Propagation of the Faith Sunday has allowed the Divine Mercy community to make a lot of progress on the Youth center. The front wall with holes for windows and doors is up. Internal walls from a very small house that was on the property are down and bricks are being salvaged to complete other walls. The concrete floor for the second floor is finished.

  • Denis, a Delegate of the Word (like deacon but more) is doing a great job in designing the youth center as well as running the job with his work crew. Suyapa whose son you might remember was murdered by gangs just a few months ago was very happy to know that the youth center was being built in her son’s honor. The Center may be finished in 2 months.

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Ministry: Honduras Mission

Matthew: The King and His Kingdom starts October 1, 2012

Posted Thu, 09/27/2012 – 14:21

Adventures in MatthewWhat: Matthew: The King and His Kingdom (scripture study)
When: Mondays, starting October 1 - or - Tuesdays, starting October 2, 2012
Time: Mondays at 8:15 AM - or - Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Where: Community Center Nursery
Duration: 24 sessions

Experience the Gospel in a new and powerful way through Matthew: The King and His Kingdom

The time of Christ is a period of history unlike any other that humanity has experienced. For thirty-three years the Creator of the Universe lived among us. He was born, suffered, and died, all for the sake of our salvation. He established a New Law of mercy and love, founded a visible Church, and instituted the sacraments to confer upon us the grace of salvation. And all of these extraordinary events have been recorded for us in the Gospels.

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Ministry: Adult Formation

Cool Harvest: Food, Faith and Our Environment

Posted Mon, 09/24/2012 – 01:00

Cool HarvestWhat: Cool Harvest: Food, Faith and Our Environment
When: Sunday, September 30, 2012, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Where: Crossroads Christian Church, 4128 Todds Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40509

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Ministry: Environmental Concerns

Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: September 23, 2012

Jesus and a childThis is the Twenty–Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Who are the righteous ones? How do the righteous live and act? In biblical terms, the righteous or just are those who have formed a “right relationship” with God and people they encounter daily. In many ways, the just, righteous live very differently from the culture of our day.

Our natural inclinations force us to compete to be number one! We want to “control” people and the situations of our daily life. Ambition without wisdom lead to condemning others, to envy, to hatred, to war.

Readings for this Sunday:

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: September 16, 2012

Carry your crossThis is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this world where we, too, must take up our cross. What enables us to be faithful to our commitment to discipleship is God, our help, who is with us in all things. In today’s gospel, Peter recognizes Jesus as Messiah, but then misses that Jesus is not the kind of Messiah he was expecting. Once we recognize Jesus as Messiah, do we really embrace the surprising struggle of discipleship? How do our lives express our faith?

Readings for this Sunday:

  • Isaiah 50:5-9a. One of the “songs of the servant,” this poem describes the faithful Israelite (or prophet) as one who has suffered for fidelity to God. Despite such suffering, the servant holds true to faith, knowing that “God is my help.”
  • James 2:14-18. Faith must be expressed in daily behavior; it cannot be true faith if it’s not put into action.
  • Mark 8:27-35. Who do you say Jesus is? Peter acknowledges Jesus as Messiah, but then misses the deeper point. Jesus is not the Messiah of their expectations, but One who “must suffer greatly and be rejected.” This is a surprise, because it doesn’t seem to make sense, a struggle because the disciples must also “take up the cross” to follow him. Suffering is a reality in this world, and disciples embrace the surprise and struggle because that is the true way to new life.

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: September 9, 2012

ForgivenessThis is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s scriptures show us a vision of God’s reign where all things are made whole and beautiful, and no person is favored more than another. May our eyes be opened to recognize God’s presence everywhere, our ears unstopped to hear the challenge of God’s word, and our tongues loosened to speak of God’s justice and love.

Readings for this Sunday:

  • Isaiah 35:4-7a. The prophet’s vision of the messianic age sees all things made beautiful, whole, and in proper order. So those suffering from any affliction are cured, and even the desert is made “whole” through the gift of water.
  • James 2:1-5. The letter continues its application of Christian principles to daily practice, especially within the community. “Show no partiality” is a hard charge to practice, even today.
  • Mark 7:31-37. Jesus’ healing miracles are often parables-in-action. By healing a man who cannot hear and has trouble speaking, Jesus reveals his role as the one who will heal those who are spiritually blind and unable to proclaim their faith in God. Jesus is more than a miracle-worker, he is the presence of God come to show us the way.

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

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