EPIPHANY CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE

The traditional Epiphany CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE is being expanded to address the needs of our parish.

This year, the tree will not only include tags for children, but, tags for our homebound and senior community. These parishioners used to attend
Mass on a regular basis, but cannot attend now due to health or transportation issues. This year, we want these parishioners to know that we are also thinking about them during this special time of the year.

The trees will be setup in the entrance areas of the church on November 24th. All are invited to take a tag or two. Please know, it is not necessary to have a tag in order to drop off a gift at the Church Office and that gifts will be accepted prior to December 24th.

Thank you for making Christmas a special time for all!

MONTHLY HEALING SERVICE 
Thursday, December 6, 2018 • 6:30pm
and First Thursday of every month

Jesus came to heal and also gave the power and authority to His disciples through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Healing Ministers pray and intercede in four areas of healing; Physical Healing, Inner or Emotional Healing, Spiritual Healing, and Deliverance from Evil Spirits. 

We are inviting you to join us in sharing the graces of our Heavenly Father through prayer, scripture, music, exposition of the Holy Eucharist, witness and “laying on of hands” for individual healing needs. The healing service is held in the church.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 
Saturday, December 8, 2018 • 8:30am

We will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the 8:30am Mass. This will be the only Mass to celebrate this feast day.

ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE 
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
10:00am Epiphany Catholic Church
7:00pm Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church
There will be no 7:00pm Mass at Epiphany this night.

NEXT GENERATION PARISH UPDATE 
Monday, December 17, 2018
7:00pm • Parish Center
All are invited!

Do Epiphany parishioners recommend their church and their pastor to others? Come find out! Do they have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?Come find out! Do they have the confidence to share their faith with others?Come find out! 

You are invited to an information session to hear about:
• The results from the Disciples Maker Index survey performed earlier this year
• Plans to articulate a vision to create a more vibrant faith community
• Opportunities to participate in enhancing the parish and creating active disciples

COME FIND OUT!

EPIPHANY FOOD PANTRY 
For the holidays we are in need of:

• Cookies & Candy for Holiday Food Bags
• Peanut Butter & Jelly (plastic jars)
• Canned Chicken/Tuna (small & large cans)

The Epiphany Food Pantry is always in need of stock to help serve our client families in a variety of ways. Thank you for your generosity!

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES JUNE 2019
June 11 – 18, 2019 • Departing from Orlando
$2500 per person

Cost includes round trip airfare, all meals & lodging in Lourdes at a 4-star hotel, all tours per itinerary, and 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Dublin, Ireland with dinner & breakfast. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity promises to be a wonderful, peaceful, and prayer-filled time as we walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette.

For more information, pick up a brochure at the kiosk.

TUESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY
Tuesdays after 8:30am Mass

This ministry begun by Monsignor Val Sheedy continues in his honor through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please join us! 

SEASONS OF HOPE
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Beginning October 4, 2018 • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Parish House #2
Seasons of Hope is a Catholic support program for the bereaved that meets for six consecutive weeks. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited to bring a guest. Please join us. The program is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church.

MEN’S PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP
The group meets on Wednesdays in the Library at 1:00pm 

A group of volunteers, retired and semi- retired men, as well as men who have given up their traditional work roles, are invited to participate in a group that focuses on the topics of retirement, relationships, aging, death and dying.

For more information, call Nick J. Hanna, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist & Professional Counselor, 412-523-1012.

EXTEND A HAND MINISTRY
Next meeting is December 11, 2018
Every other Tuesday • Parish House #3 • 6:00pm

Our group meets every other Tuesday at Epiphany Catholic Church in House #3 at 6pm.

We are a group of loving, giving people who choose to spend some time with those who deal with mental challenges. We are not professionals and can only recommend that those who feel a need, visit with their physicians. We can, however, be “companions on the journey” to folks who would like to be heard or just to talk and for us to listen. Also, if one wants, we may share our own experiences and maybe help because we understand.

For more info and next meeting date, please contact Catherine Matthews, 386-788-1755, urmyown@hotmail.com

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:45pm • Parish House #2 

CENTERING PRAYER
Wednesdays 9:15am • Parish House #2
Involves praying together in silence and is for anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with God.

THE LIVING WORD AMONG WOMEN
Thursdays at 7:00pm • Parish House #3
Women seeking to become more aware of the love of Jesus and to develop a personal relationship with Him through music, fellowship, prayer and witness to how the Living Word applies to our everyday lives. Join us!

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
THE EPIPHANY ROUNDTABLE
Thursdays at 7:00pm • Parish House #2
SHARING OUR FAITH, REFLECTING ON SCRIPTURE, ANTICIPATING THE EUCHARIST
For information, contact Steve Morris at 386-788-1280 or 386-214-3964. Email: themorrisboys@aol.com