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At this time of year we remember and celebrate Married Couples at Epiphany. We ask you to pray for these couples who were married here at Epiphany in 2011. Through the graces of the Sacrament of Matrimony may each spouse be for the other a blessing.

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Meet Deacon Travis Stephens

By Gary Marvin

Deacon Travis Stephens, a student at St. Meinrad Seminary, has recently begun ministering at Epiphany as part of his practical education in preparation for his ordination as a Catholic priest next summer. He is a tall young man with an infectious smile and a comfortableness in conversation with people. Deacon Travis will be receiving some hands-on experience about parish administration as he works with Fr. Randy, other parish staff, and various members of our community. His visits will be random because he is still taking classes full time at St. Meinrad. He was able to be the homilist at all Masses on the weekend of November 12-13, 2011.

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EPIPHANY HOUSE LANDSCAPING

By Judy Webber

Now that the weather has become co-operative, the improved landscaping in front of Epiphany House is nearing completion. Martha Stuber, Business Manager, advises that Betsy Smith, parishioner and landscape architect, provided the design. Bob Overberg and the staff maintenance crew of Ray Hilbert and Bob Clickner have done much of the work.

The two large black urns that were in the middle of the grassy circle have been moved closer to the house to accentuate the entry way. The existing trees remain on each side of the porch proper.

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Moon flowers

By Anna Hundley

There is something intriguing about flowers that bloom in the evening. I was fascinated when I heard about them at the Fall Plant Exchange last year. Moon flowers are large white trumpets that bloom in the evening with a sweet perfume fragrance. The seed pods weren’t dried out yet, so one of our parishioners was collecting names of people who wanted to give them a try. I’ve never been particularly successful with seeds, but I love white flowers and, well, night blooming white flowers, I couldn’t resists. A few months later, I got the call to pick up my seeds from the back porch of Epiphany House. I was encouraged to see they were not the tity-bity little speck of a seed that so many flowers seem to be. They were more like little beans. In early spring I planted the Moon flower seeds and some Cleome seeds, I also got at the Fall Plant Exchange, and waited.

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“Life is a Cabaret” – An Epiphany Cabaret That Is!!!

By Rebecca Beyerle

Whenever someone asks members why they like Epiphany, parishioners always mention the wonderful music worship program. On June 3rd, we were treated to an enjoyable evening of singing, instrumentals, bells, and comical routines. The Cabaret is a venue for many of the Epiphany members to celebrate their musical talents outside of the liturgical arena.

The program was coordinated by Linda Thieneman, Cindy Simpson, and Tony Simpson. The show would not been complete without our entertaining Master of Ceremonies, Chuck Sgro. The program started out with “In the Mornin’ O My Lord” sung by the Adult Choir. This was followed by an emotional “The Story” and “I Dreamed a Dream”. The treat continued with a lively rendition of “Hey Good Lookin”. Our Bell Choir displayed their talents with two features. Not to be out done by great instrumentation, the audience “performed” the “Rockin’ Kneeler Medley” under the direction of Linda Thieneman. Was this a hint to lower the kneelers gently?