Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: February 24, 2013

Lent JourneyThis is the Second Sunday of Lent. Following the way of Christ is a journey of transformation – but change does not come easily to most of us, and sometimes the way things change is not what we’d immediately see as for the better.

How open are we to what is less familiar? To letting go of cherished experiences, habits and perspectives so that we can see with “new eyes”? How do we respond to the suffering in our lives? In what situations in my life do I need to pray for God’s grace to support me through the changes that are happening?

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

Daring to Care

Posted Fri, 02/15/2013 – 08:00

Food LockerBy Victoria Cabral and Grace Nobers, members of the this year’s 6th Grade Formation class


As the 6th grade faith formation class of Epiphany, our charity mission was to raise money for others. We chose to donate our combined money to Dare to Care. Everyone pitched in and worked to earn money for our cause doing things like babysitting, yard work, laundry, and extra chores around their homes. We raised a total amount of $350. On January 27 we visited Dare to Care facilities to see how our donation was used. The facilities were huge!


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Ministry: Family/Children's Formation

Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit

Posted Fri, 02/15/2013 – 08:00

ScrollsWhen: Monday, February 25, 2013
Where: Cincinnati Museum Center
Leave: Epiphany parking lot at 8:30 AM
Return: 4:30 PM

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Ministry: Adult Formation

Memorial Prayer Service for Jeanne M. Powell

Posted Thu, 02/14/2013 – 00:00

JeanneJeanne M. Powell, 80, of Louisville entered into eternal life on Friday, February 8, 2013. Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, she is survived by her daughter, Linda C. Powell, of Louisville; son, Michael F. Powell, also of Louisville, his wife Cheryl; two beloved grandsons, Derek and Justin; sisters, Joan (George) Honor, Karen (the late Daniel) Millington; sisters-in-law, Sandy (the late Joseph) Clark, and Patricia (the late Jack) Clark; lifelong friend, Marcia Bernard; cousin, Laurie Law and several nieces and nephews, and of course, her constant pal, Shadow.

Jeanne M. Powell was born in Albany, N.Y., April 1, 1932 where she resided until she married and moved to White Plains, N.Y. and then to Springfield, Mass, until 1964 when they returned to Albany where they raised their family. In 2004 she and her husband relocated to Louisville to be closer to her grandchildren whom she adored.

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Ministry: Bereavement

Obituary for Dick Stemle

Posted Thu, 02/14/2013 – 00:00

Dick StemleRichard "Dick" Stemle, 79, passed away Tuesday in the comfort of his loving family.

He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 57 years; his sons, Mike Stemle (Ada) of Champaign, IL and Tony Stemle (Dawn) of Taylorsville, KY; and his daughters, Mimi Buckley (Bob), Barbara McTeague (Rick) and Angie Calvin of Louisville. Mr. Stemle has a sister, Linda Hublar (Buddy) of New Albany, IN; and a brother, Joseph Stemle (Margaret) of Louisville; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Dick was a proud 1955 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and has kept in close contact with his classmates through the years.

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Ministry: Bereavement

Laugh Doctor to speak to Sages

Posted Wed, 02/13/2013 – 08:00

Laugh DoctorWhat: Sages Meeting
When: Sunday, February 17, 2013 (after 11:30 AM liturgy)
Where: Community Center

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Ministry: Epiphany Sages

I Love Mountains Day

Posted Tue, 02/12/2013 – 08:00

Love MountainsWhat: I Love Mountains Day Rally
When: February 14, 2013, 1:15 PM
Where: Frankfort, KY
Leave Louisville by bus: 11;00 AM (see bus schedule below)

Join us in Frankfort on Thursday, February 14th in support of I Love Mountains Day.

Let’s walk our talk in solidarity. Let's be heard as one voice saying:

“We love our Kentucky mountains and want them and their culture protected!” and “We want clean, just energy now!” I Love Mountains Day is a great community experience that can recharge and invigorate.  It's even better (and greener) on the Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light bus!

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Ministry: Environmental Concerns

Reflections on Sunday’s Readings: February 17, 2013

Lent 1This is the First Sunday of Lent. Welcome to Lent 2013! This year we are hearing Luke’s gospel, filled with stories of journeys, describing Jesus on “the way” to Jerusalem, walking through death to life. We are called to follow the same path. As our vision statement acknowledges, we are on a “pilgrimage of faith” and we who follow Jesus come to find that Christ himself is the way.

We do not undertake this Passover journey alone; our individual and communal journeys are tied together. Luke’s gospel also welcomes the gentiles, the outsiders. Our Just Community focus this Lent is “Welcome the Stranger,” (the work of Undoing Racism, Honduras Mission, and Backside Ministries). We need to be careful not to set ourselves above others – Jesus was tempted to “lord it over”, but refused to go that route. Our Lenten readings remind us that we all sin, we all “miss the mark” – and we’re all called to repentance and conversion of hearts and lives. Lent invites us to look at that which we have shut out, so that we are able to welcome the new – renewed life, a changed perspective, a stranger or foreigner, an unexpected gift…

As we begin our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and giving alms, how is God calling me? How do I need to repent? Where in my life is conversion especially needed? What needs to be let go of—opinions, grudges, habits, hard-heartedness—in order to make room for the new life God wants me to have?

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Ministry: Liturgy Reflection

Stations of the Cross for Lent

Posted Fri, 02/08/2013 – 08:00

StationsFour special sets of the Stations of the Cross will be used to help us reflect upon the sufferings of Christ and how we participate in his sufferings.

You are invited:

  • On Friday, February 22, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM to the worship center. First to participate in The Way of the Cross: Traditional Jerusalem Stations.
  • Second, after the stations, to hear a short reflection will be offered that connects the stations of Jesus the Christ with our call to reconciliation.

You are invited:

  • On Friday, March 8, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM to the Worship Center. First to participate in The Way of the Cross: Scriptural Stations Used in Rome.
  • After the stations, a short reflection will be offered that breaks open a part of the scriptures referenced.
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Ministry: Worship

2013 Archdiocese of Louisville, Catholic Men’s Conference

Posted Fri, 02/08/2013 – 08:00

It's time to register!  “It’s Awesome to be Catholic!  Growing and Sharing our Faith”

CMC Louisville

What: 2013 Archdiocese of Louisville, Catholic Men’s Conference
When: Saturday March 16th, 2013 – 8 am to 1 pm (7 am registration/breakfast)
Where: St. Raphael the Archangel - 2900 Bardstown Rd • Louisville, KY 40205
Fee: Participants: $25 • Students: $10 Space limited to the first 700 to register.
Note: We encourage and are planning for both Young Men (High School) along with their father, grandfather, uncle, friends etc. attending this year’s conference.

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Ministry: Men of Epiphany

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