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Advocates for the Common Good
Stand Up for Justice and Civic Faith
We help shape Epiphany's legislative advocacy efforts and assist with engaging parishioners into action on legislative issues pertinent to Catholic Social Teaching. The team works in conjunction with the Catholic Conference of Kentucky and national Catholic organizations.
Six to eight on-site 1-hour meetings a year. Other activities, such as letters to reps, and any actions as needed. Email correspondence
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For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.Romans 12:4-5
Understanding Immigration Through the Eyes of Thomas Merton and Joseph Cardijn
Resources for Advocates for the Common Good (ACG)
Zechariah 7:9–10, “Judge with true justice, and show kindness and compassion toward each other. Do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the resident alien or the poor…”
The 10 Building Blocks of Catholic Social Teaching: Principles, once internalized, lead to something. They prompt activity, impel motion, direct choices. A principled person always has a place to stand, knows where he or she is coming from and likely to end up…
The 10 Building Blocks of Catholic Social Teaching: Principles, once internalized, lead to something. They prompt activity, impel motion, direct choices. A principled person always has a place to stand, knows where he or she is coming from and likely to end up…
What’s Advocates for the Common Good?
The Catholic Church’s teaching on the common good is a central principle of its social doctrine, a moral imperative for all Christians, especially the laity. The Church defines and teaches that:
- The Common Good: It is “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily” (Gaudium et Spes, 26).
- Call to be Advocates: We promote the common good, which is not solely the government’s job but rather “that all participate, each according to one’s position and role, in promoting the common good” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1913).
It consists of three key elements:
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Respect for the Human Person: This is foundational and means respecting the fundamental and inalienable rights of every human being. We all are rooted in our inherent dignity as persons made in God’s image.
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Social Well-being and Development: We ensure that all of us have access to what is needed to lead a truly human life, such as food, clothing, health, work, education, and religious freedom. It challenges us to eschew selfish individualism and promotes the flourishing of the entire community.
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Peace and Security: This involves the stability and security of a just order, which authority must ensure by morally acceptable means.
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Advocates for the Common Good
We help shape Epiphany's legislative advocacy efforts and assist with engaging parishioners into action on legislative issues pertinent to Catholic Social Teaching. The team works in conjunction with the Catholic Conference of Kentucky and national Catholic organizations.
CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together)
Take action for justice together with the diverse congregations across the city to solve community-wide problems that impact affordable housing, aging in place, literacy, mental health and other issues.
Creation Care Team
Inspired by Pope Francis' call to Action on his encyclical, Laudato Si’ (2015), and Pope Leo XIV's affirmation of it (2025), we work to raise Awareness of our Christian obligation to care for our Common Home and the Earth, and energize a response to its degradation and restoration.
As a parish community, we're committed to a journey of ecological conversion, transforming our hearts and our habits to 'cultivate and care' (Genesis 2:15) the precious gift of God’s creation for the benefit of all generations.
Eyeglass Ministry
Meet regularly to read and record eyeglass prescriptions for Kendall Optometry Ministry, which sends glasses to people in developing countries.
Habitat for Humanity - Epiphany Build Team
Join a team of volunteers to collaborate with other area parishes to build a house bi-annually and work year-round building and rehabbing homes at other sites. Contact Chuck Sgro or Bob Clickner (502) 741-8048
Hunger and Poverty Committee
Respond to hunger and poverty in the metro area, sponsor parish-wide collections at Lent and Thanksgiving, and coordinate other relevant programming.
Prison Ministry
Provide Catholic ministry to incarcerated people at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex.
Social Concerns Forum
This ministry team plans and hosts safe and inclusive forums for community members and guests to hear presentations and engage in dialogue on the urgent issues of our times through the lens of faith, justice and Catholic Social Teaching.
Solidarity Committee (formerly Twinning Committee)
This committee fosters relationships with local, state, national, and international communities in need.
Working collaboratively with local leaders and vibrant external ministries, committee members respond in ways that are most helpful.
St. Vincent De Paul - Epiphany Conference
Provide emergency funding to those needing rent or utility assistance. Work closely with Eastern Area Community Ministries and other local ministries and SVDP conferences to serve the needs of low-income people.
Ten Percent Committee
Oversees the parish's Ten Percent funds, coordinate Sharing Grant, Annual Grant programs, and all funds distributed through the parish Ten Percent commitment. Members of this leadership team are appointed.
Women's Concerns Ministry
Mission Statement of the Women’s Concerns Subcommittee
As women and men, we are called through Baptism to be partners in enhancing the reign of God on earth. Vatican II Council invites each of us to be full, active, and conscious participants of our faith. We dedicate ourselves to justice and equality for women, and to healing for all of God’s people. We commit ourselves to educational, spiritual development, and advocacy for the role of women in Church and society. We challenge others to join us in calling forth the giftedness of all women and men.