Ministries
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: This ministry extends comfort to those who have lost loved ones through death. Support is offered through monthly letters, telephone calls, resource materials, and an annual Remembering Service. Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the Outreach Center.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
BLOOD DRIVES - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center: Epiphany participates in a Donor Group Blood Plan with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Our Donor Group Number is 2340. Donors can sign up on-line at www.eblooddrive.org. Extra hands are always needed to help with sign-up, reminder calls, and on quarterly blood drive days hosted on site.
Contact Information: Frank Coselli
dpfj3coselli[at]gmail.com
CANCER SUPPORT MINISTRY: This ministry provides contacts in the community for those experiencing cancer or caring for someone with cancer.
Contact Information: Mary Boone
CARD MINISTRY: This ministry sends cards and notes of encouragement, congratulations, or get-well wishes to parishioners, as well as their families and friends, to let them know someone is thinking about them. Members of this ministry can work from home, in the evening, or whenever they have a few spare moments. Requests to have a card sent to someone are made through the parish office, 281-578-0707.
Contact Information: Verna Goertz [E-MAIL]
COUNSELING MINISTRY: Social worker and parishioner is available at Epiphany once a week to meet one on one with anyone in crisis or who just needs to talk to someone. There will be no charge for this. All appointments will be on Monday afternoons between 4 pm and 7 pm and/or Tuesday evenings between 6 pm and 9 pm.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
COUPONING COUNTS MINISTRY: This ministry shares information and ideas relating to saving money through the use of coupons. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm in Rooms 205/206.
Contact Information: Nora Kapche
CouponContessa[at]yahoo.com
FINANCIAL PEACE: This is a 13 week Biblically-based class that teaches how to make the right decisions with money. One learns to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt,find bargains, and experience the joy of giving.
Contact Information: Iris Gerken
swepickles[at]aol.com
FOOD DRIVES - KCM FOOD PANTRY: Boy Scout Troop 1146 and the Knights of Columbus collect non-perishable food, personal care items, diapers, baby food and formula each month and deliver them to the Food Pantry at Katy Christian Ministries. Drop off sites are located in each parking lot during the First Sunday of the Month.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
FUNERAL AID MINISTRY : At the time of a funeral, ministers are often needed to provide hospitality, to lector, and to serve as Eucharistic ministers or altar servers. These ministers help on an "as needed" basis.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY : Eucharistic Ministers visit the homebound and take Communion to them on a regularly scheduled or temporary basis. They pray together, provide spiritual reading materials, and offer fellowship.
Contact Information: John Evanoff
j.evanoff[at]sbcglobal.net or
JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: This ministry offers networking, various skills are reviewed & job opportunities are discussed. It also hosts Job Fairs for professional level positions. Weekly meetings are held Mondays from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Rec Room of the Parish Activity Center.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
JUST FAITH: This is a thirty week class to empower you to develop a passion and education for social justice and to express your God given talents in concrete acts of parish social ministry. Weekly meetings will be held on Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Outreach Center.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
MARRIAGE MINISTRY: This ministry provides a "gift of marriage" support group that finds new ways to create, enhance, strengthen, and maintain closeness in your marriage and family. Couples or individuals may attend. Babysitting is provided for a nominal fee. Weekly meetings are held Mondays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Room 308 of the Parish Activity Center.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
MEALS MINISTRY: This ministry coordinates and hosts funeral receptions held at Epiphany. It also provides meals to individuals or families in time of illness, hospitalization, or a death in the family. Members serve on an "as needed" basis.
Contact Information: Cynthia Viator
crviator[at]gmail.com
MILITARY MINISTRIES: This ministry maintains the military board in the Church narthex near the baptismal font. [Download Military Board Form]
Contact Information: Outreach Office
ONE OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY: This ministry provides e-mail notification whenever volunteer opportunities arise at Epiphany or the surrounding area to those who are interested in serving others on a one-time basis rather than making a long-term commitment.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
PRAYER:
PRAYER E-MAIL LIST : This ministry consists of parishioners committed to offering some time each day, individually, in prayer for special intentions and for specific parishioner, community, or world needs.
Contact Information: EpiphanyPrayers[at]gmail.com
ADORATION: This ministry consists of parishioners participating with a Holy Hour in the Adoration Chapel on Tuesdays.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: This ministry supports two refugee families financially and volunteers visit every other week for three months, the families that settle in Houston through Catholic Charities.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
RESPECT FOR LIFE:
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY: This ministry offers information to aid in Respect Life including, but not limited to, Baby Bottle Blessings and respect life prayer chain.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
YOUNG & PARENTING MINISTRY: This ministry is for those who are in their teens and 20's, pregnant or a parent, and is looking to meet others like them and would like support from an experienced parent. Meetings will be held the third Monday of the month at 7 pm in Room 307 of the Parish Activity Center. Meetings for those interested in supporting pregnant and/or parenting teens or young adults will be held on the first Monday of each month at 9:30 am in the Outreach Center.
Contact Information: Stephanie Luchetti
EpiphanyYAP[at]gmail.com or
SENIOR MINISTRIES
GATHERING PLACE: This ministry provides monthly social activities for people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, etc. Primary caregivers are offered respite, a time to renew themselves, take care of errands, or go see their own doctor. Meetings are held the second Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm with lunch included in the Rec Room of the Parish Activity Center. Contact before attending so enough craft items and food is available.
Contact Information: Alice Stewart
stewart.alice[at]gmail.com or
SECOND FAMILY CARE TEAM: This ministry serves as a "second family" to the frail elderly, ill, and disabled in our community. Its primary mission is to provide in-home support with weekly visits to these individuals and their families so they can remain in their homes as long as possible. Monthly meetings are held the fourth Tuesday at 9:30 am in the Library.
Contact Information: Outreach Office
SOCIAL CONCERNS NETWORK: This is an email group established to inform its members of social issues, such as those involving children, education, the environment, global concerns, housing, immigration, labor/work, respect life, and/or health.
Contact Information:
EpiphanySocialConcerns[at]gmail.com
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY: This ministry provides occasional transportation to those in our local community who need a ride to and from the doctor, grocery store, church, etc.
Contact Information: Ronald Bouchard
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