Adult Formation

The mission of the Adult Formation Team is to provide parishioners with opportunities that weave Catholic faith with their lives through a diverse balance of scripture, tradition, education, and fellowship.

Married Couples Retreat

Posted Wed, 02/01/2012 - 02:00

Couples RingsWhat: Married Couples Retreat
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Worship Center (Childcare in nursery)

Attention Married Couples – A new year and a great resolution opportunity: A couples’ retreat! Titled The Freedom of Commitment in an Uncommitted World, led by John & Kathy Colligan of the Diocese of Syracuse, NY, promises to be a powerful experience.

Saturday, February 18th is the date, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM the time. Married 53 years, John and Kathy have five children; three by birth and two by adoption. They have also been foster parents.

The Jewish Roots of Social Justice

Posted Wed, 01/25/2012 - 02:00

Jewish ScrollWhat: Annual Interfaith Coffee
When: Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM
Where: Heideman Auditorium, The Temple (5101 US Hwy 42 )

Have you ever wondered when and how those of the Jewish faith determined the importance of social justice?

The Women of Reform Judaism / Sisterhood of The Temple cordially invite men and women of Epiphany to their Annual Interfaith Coffee on Monday, February 6, 2012. This year’s program is titled “The Jewish Roots of Social Justice.” Participating in the program will be their Rabbis: Joe Rooks Rapport, Gaylia R. Rooks, and David Ariel-Joel.

Why Catholic?

Posted Fri, 01/20/2012 - 02:00

For more than 2000 years, the Catholic Church has been serving, teaching, healing, and praying for people throughout the world. Why Catholic? is your chance to learn more about the sacrament so healing and about the “sacrament of others,” the vocations of marriage and holy orders. 

“Stand up and go, your faith has saved you!” (Luke 17:19)  Jesus told this to the leper who returned after he was healed. Now may be the time to receive that same healing from Jesus, and a Why Catholic? small group could be the best place to start. Be sure to Sign Up! 

Browsing Catholic Media

Posted Sat, 12/17/2011 - 02:00

MediaWiden your ability to access great Catholic videos and DVD’s as well as books.

Since Epiphany is a member of the Archdiocesan Media Center, we have access to a courier service to pick up and drop off desired materials.

Click here to access a listing of the Media Center Catalog.

It’s Posada Time!

Posted Wed, 12/07/2011 - 02:00

What: Posada
Where: Epiphany Community Center
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:30pm (or immediately after mass)

Saturday, December 17that 6:30 pm (or immediately after Mass), our Posada begins!

Our Community Center, with its many doors is the perfect location to re-enact Mary & Joseph’s search for a place to spend the night. 

In prayer, words, and song, those walking outside seek a roomfor the night, but are continually turned away by those inside. 

Finally Joseph and Mary (all outside) are invited in and celebrate together with a pot-luck meal.  (Each family is asked to bring a dish to share with others.)

A piñata will top off the nights festivities. 

TV Series on Catholicism airs locally on PBS

Posted Tue, 12/06/2011 - 21:00

Fr. Robert BarronCatholicism – A series by Father Robert Barron will air on KET throughout this December. Each of the four episodes tell a bit of our Catholic story. While narrating, Fr. Barron offers geography and art lessons as he delves into his topics.

“Father Robert Barron, considered one of Catholicism’s foremost leaders to proactively evangelize the Catholic culture to keep it relevant in modern times, has produced a documentary, Catholicism …” (Midland Daily News, Delta to air ‘Catholicism’ series,” October 26, 2011)

Here’s the schedule:

Why Eucharist Matters!

Posted Fri, 09/09/2011 - 01:00

EucharistWhat: Why Eucharist Matters! (Adult Formation Series)
When: Wednesday evenings (Sept 14, 21, and 28, 2011)
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Community Center

English speaking Catholics around the world will implement the new Roman Missal III this 2011 year, on November 27, the first Sunday of Advent. While “new” indicates upcoming changes, Deacon Lucio Caruso wants us to understand what is not changing. How the Eucharistic liturgy is still timeless. What 2,000 years of history has not touched.

Deacon Lucio (Lu – cho) Caruso is an amazing catechist (teller of the Good News of Jesus the Christ). His three week series on the Mass (you will learn what that word means in his third class) offers participants the opportunity to deepen understanding, to form themselves in our most important prayer. What grabs Lucio’s attention may not draw you. However, there is no doubt that his excitement, knowledge, and love of Mass will generate in you a greater love of the gift received through this powerful prayer.

Classes On The Upcoming 3rd Edition Of The Roman Missal start May 5, 2011

Posted Tue, 05/03/2011 - 20:07

New MissalWhat: Classes On The Upcoming 3rd Edition Of The Roman Missal
When: Thursday mornings and Monday Evenings starting May 5, 2011 (see schedule below)
Where: St. Margaret Mary Church

Through the month of May, Brother Silas, (Director of Religious Education at St. Margaret Mary Parish)  will be offering a series of classes on the upcoming 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal. Two classes will be offered each week- the first series of classes will be held on Thursdays from 9:30 AM. -11:00 AM. (beginning on May 5); the second series will be on Mondays from 6:30 PM. -8:00 PM (beginning on May 9). Each series will be five (5) classes long. This is a wonderful way to learn why we do what we do at Mass and to prepare for the “changes” that will take effect on the First Sunday of Advent. There is a $10 materials fee for the classes. Please call the parish office 426-1588 to register by May 4, 2011. All classes are at St. Margaret Mary.

Summer School ~ Not a drudgery any longer!

Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 01:00

Summer SchoolOLFE, aka the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation and Education Professional Development and Faith Formation pulled together almost 200 summer classes!

This includes topics as diverse as: Conscience Development, History of Catholic Social Action, Moon Phases & Weather, Images of Jesus, Scripture, Church History, Connecting Children to Nature, Rethinking Homework, etc.

Locations include: University of Dayton Internet, Louisville Water Tower, Nature Center, Notre dame Academy, Flaget, Falls of the Ohio, etc.

For more information look at the catalogue available on the magazine rack in Epiphany’s library, use this OLFE Summer Calendar link or call OLFE at 448-8581 and ask for Sandi Tassin.

Lectio Divina Available During Lent

Posted Mon, 03/21/2011 - 13:57

lectioWhat: Lectio Divina
When: Wednesday Nights of Lent
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Chapel (Worship Center)

Lectio Divina – Holy Reading: An Invitation and A Guide

Have you ever asked God: “Please, just talk to me, in plain language, so I know it’s really you.” There is a way to hear God speak. It’s simple. It’s profound. It’s called Lectio Divina, or “Holy Reading.”

An Invitation:
New to this? Perhaps an experience of it will help make your more comfortable. Each Wednesday evening of Lent, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM a member of the Adult Formation Team will lead participants in the practice of Lectio Divina.

A Guide:
(Adapted from the 2011 March 5 Lectio Divina Workshop by Fr. Brendan Moss, OSB)

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