Community Care

The Community Care Ministry of the Church of the Epiphany is dedicated to the care of the members of our faith community. We recognize that everyone has the right to feel better – body, mind and spirit – regardless of their health, prognosis or condition. We are committed to accompanying our fellow Epiphanites as they travel through life’s journey. We dedicate ourselves to helping them reach for the best that life has to offer them. We will do so with compassion, respect and full knowledge that the gifts of us all can only be fully realized through caring for our Minds, our Bodies and our Spirits.

Community Care

Posted Sun, 02/21/2010 - 20:44 by jeff.squyres

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Pastoral Day of Reflection: Serenity Amongst the Turmoil

Posted Mon, 02/15/2010 - 03:00

SerenityWHAT: “Serenity Amongst the Turmoil" day of reflection
WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 8:45am-2:30pm
WHERE: St. Bernadette Parish Center

Last day to register!

Epiphany and the Region VII Pastoral Care Ministries invite you to attend a day of reflection, “Serenity Amongst the Turmoil,” for those who serve others, especially the caregivers in our community. The program will be Saturday, February 27, from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm at the new St. Bernadette Parish Center on Hwy. 1694. A free lunch will be served.  Registration information is below.

Join us for Caroling on Sunday December 13

Posted Fri, 11/27/2009 - 02:00
  • What: Caroling for the Homebound
  • When: Sunday, December 13, 2009
  • Where: Meet in Epiphany Parking Lot (to board buses)
  • Time: 1:00 PM

Bring the joy of Christmas through caroling to the sick and homebound. Come and join us on Sunday December 13, 2009 as we bring a little cheer to the sick and homebound of the parish.

Each Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ by bringing our voices together and sharing the music of the season with our parishioners. Come and enjoy the friendship and warm feelings as we serve the needs of others and share a hot chili supper afterwards.

Two busses will leave from the Epiphany parking lot at 1:00 PM and will return by 4:00 PM for our chili supper and dessert.

Please call Julie Stuart at the parish office for more information and/or the register. Or sign up at the poster in the Gathering Area of the Worship Center.
 

Health Care Reform

Posted Mon, 09/21/2009 - 20:42

Health care imageThe US Conference of Catholic Bishops urge us to call our members of Congress (use the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to contact our Representative or Senators) and tell them health care reform should:

  • Include health care coverage for all people from conception until natural death, and continue the federal ban on funding for abortions;
  • Include access for all with a special concern for the poor;
  • Pursue the common good and preserve pluralism, including freedom of conscience; and
  • Restrain costs and apply costs equitably among payers.

Now hiring: parish nurse

Posted Tue, 08/04/2009 - 01:00

(Updated 16 Sep 2009: the position has been filled)

A parish nurse minister utilizes nursing and spiritual disciplines in a holistic approach to pastoral care ministries within a parish.

The roles of this minister include educator, counselor, referral source, facilitator, and support person in the areas of health and wellness. The minister is a part of a larger parish staff team that led by a pastor works together to build up the Body of Christ.

  • The parish nurse does no "hands on" nursing.

Our parish nurse position requires:

  • A registered nurse with an active license in good standing in the state of Kentucky
  • Experience in the nursing profession with a focus on holistic nursing (at least five years experience)
  • A completed ministry formative program in our Catholic faith
  • Certification in parish nursing
  • A practicing member of our Catholic faith

If interested, please send a resume to Fr. Jeff Nicolas.

Pam Lynch Farewell Reception

Posted Mon, 06/22/2009 - 01:00

What: Farewell reception for our Parish Nurse, Pam Lynch
When: After the 5:30pm and 9am liturgies on 27-28 June, 2009
Where: Epiphany Community Center
Why: Because we love and will miss Pam!

There will be a reception for Pam Lynch -- an opportunity to personally thank Pam for her eight years of service at Epiphany as Parish Nurse.  The reception will be after the 5:30pm liturgy on Saturday the 27th and after the 9am liturgy on Sunday, the 28th. 

 

Eucharistic ministers needed!

Posted Fri, 05/29/2009 - 01:00

When: Each Wednesday, 10am
Where: Edenbrook Nursing Home (click for map), 901 Blankenbaker Parkway

Eucharistic Ministers are needed each Wednesday at 10am to give Communion to Catholic residents at Edenbrook Nursing Home (click for map), 901 Blankenbaker Parkway. 

If you’re interested in serving in this wonderful ministry to the elderly and the ill, contact Pam Lynch or Tootie Holmes.

Community Care

Mission Statement

The Community Care Ministry of the Church of the Epiphany is dedicated to the care of the members of our faith community. We recognize that everyone has the right to feel better – body, mind and spirit – regardless of their health, prognosis or condition. We are committed to accompanying our fellow Epiphanites as they travel through life’s journey. We dedicate ourselves to helping them reach for the best that life has to offer them. We will do so with compassion, respect and full knowledge that the gifts of us all can only be fully realized through caring for our Minds, our Bodies and our Spirits.

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