January 17, 2016 - Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community

Epiphany of the Lord
Catholic Community
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
1530 Norwalk Drive • Katy, Texas 77450
Telephone: 281.578.0707 • Fax: 281.578.9161
www.epiphanycatholic.org
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Masses: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m.
Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m.*, 11:30 a.m.*, 5:30 p.m. *Nursery available
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.; or appointment with a priest
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 281.578.3845
January 17, 2016 • 2ndSunday in Ordinary Time • Readings on p.1097
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PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Tom Lam
Administrator
Rev. Thomas Joseph
Parochial Vicar
Deacon John Evanoff
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Don Kish
PARISH STAFF
Business Manager
Craig Shemon
Gerry Broussard, Verna Goertz,
Dan Stamps, Mary Tran
Religious Education
LouAnn Svoboda, Director
Beth Harvey, Charlotte Fulton,
Maria Laiseca
Youth Ministry
Dave Clark, Director
Joey Harvey
Music Ministry
Spencer Schuyler, Director
Merle Vahlkamp
Liturgy Ministry
Dominick Aquila, Director
Outreach Ministry
Schottsie Hill, Director
Lisa Gilkeson
Facilities Manager
Kirk Harris
Young Kim, Karim Valdez
COMMUNITY LIFE
Nursery Coordinator:
Anne Salazar
Bingo: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
281-578-3905
More information about our
parish can be found at:
www.epiphanycatholic.org
A Reflection by Pope Francis
Marriage, the heart of God’s loving plan for humanity.
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arried couples should never let the sun set on an argument, instead
they must make peace by remembering to always say please, thank you
and sorry. This was Pope Francis’ advice to husbands and wives
Wednesday as he concluded his general audience catechesis on the
Sacrament of Marriage.
As has become tradition, the Pope toured among the cheering crowds in his open
topped jeep, alighting to greet a group of children who were vigorously waving flags
and banners in greeting. In his general comments in Italian, Pope Francis said:
“When a man and a woman celebrate the sacrament of marriage, God, so to speak, is
“mirrored” in them, He marks them with His features and the indelible character of
His love.”
Even God, “is a communion of the three persons of the Father, the Son and the
Holy Spirit, who live forever and are forever in perfect unity. And this is the mystery
of marriage: God makes one existence of the two spouses - the Bible says “one
flesh”—in the image of His love, in a communion which draws its origin and its
strength from God.”
The Pope then asked those husbands and wives present if they are aware of this
“great gift” that the Lord has given them: “The real "wedding gift" is this! Your marriage is a reflection of the Holy Trinity, and with the grace of Christ, you are a living
and credible icon of God and his love.”
“The plan that is inherent in the Sacrament of
Marriage is truly wonderful! It takes place in the
simplicity and also the fragility of the human
condition. We know the many trials and difficulties that the lives of a married couple encounters…The important thing is to keep alive the
link with God, which is the basis of the marital
bond.”
Joking the Pope added: “You don’t need to call
the United Nations to your home to make peace:
a small gesture is enough, a caress, and tomorrow is a new day.”
“The family that prays together stays together. How much we need to go to pray in
our families! At the beginning and at the end of the day, before meals, at such times
and in the most delicate passages of life…We can rediscover the Rosary, which helps
us feel the presence of Mary, Queen of the family and model, along with her husband Joseph, for every family… At the center, then , can only be the celebration of
the Eucharist, lived together , on Sunday: there, from the table of the Word and the
Body of Christ, the bride and groom draw the strength to love each other, help each
other and forgive each other in everyday life. In this regard, a special thought should
be reserved for married couples who find themselves in difficulty, so that God can
help them with His love and fill them with His mercy. Dear friends, we thank the
Lord for the many families who continue to animate our Christian communities,
providing a precious service and a strong testimony of faith.”
For more reflections by Pope Francis visit the new section our parish webpage dedicated to
Pope Francis’ Press Release: http://epiphanycatholic.org
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Events & Meetings This Week
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
Coffee & Donuts: Family Center
9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years:
Room 214
9:45 & 11:30 AM, Children’s Liturgy of
the Word: Grade 3
1:00 PM, Baptisms: Narthex
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
Martin Luther King Day
Parish Offices Closed
7:00 PM, Acts: The Spread of the
Kingdom: Epiphany Room
7:00 PM, Job Networking: Rec Room
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
9:00 AM, ESL 1: Room 303
9:00 AM, ESL 4 Conversation: 304
9:45 AM, Just Neighbors: Outreach
6:30 PM, Spanish Bible Study:
Rec Room
7:00 PM, Pastoral Council:
Main Conference Room
7:00 PM, VIRTUS: Keeping the
Promise Alive: Epiphany Room
7:00 PM, Line Dancing: Family Center
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
9:30 AM, Respect for Life Day of
Prayer & Adoration: Chapel
7:30 PM, Bingo: Family Center
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
9:00 AM, ESL 1: Room 303
9:00 AM, ESL Conversation: Room 304
SATURDAY. JANUARY 23
9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Adoration: Chapel
Nursery Closed
9:30 AM, Quilters: Room 411
6:30 PM, Epiphany Ministry Fair:
10:00 AM, Holy Hour Rosary: Chapel
Family Center
10:00 AM, Scripture Study: Den
1:00 PM, ESL 2: Room 301
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
4:45 PM, Children’s Faith Formation
Epiphany Ministry Fair After all
4:45 PM, Jr. High Faith Formation
Masses: Family Center
7:00 PM, Rosary: Chapel
9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years:
7:00 PM, Walking Through Grief: Den
Room 214
7:00 PM, RCIA: Epiphany Room
9:45 & 11:30 AM, Children’s Liturgy of
7:00 PM, Scout Troop 1288: Rec
the Word: Grade 3
Room/301/303
3:30
PM,
Children’s
Faith Formation
7:30 PM, Evening Prayer: Chapel
3:30 PM, Jr. High Faith Formation
7:00 PM, HSFF and Confirmation
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
9:00 AM, ESL 4: Room 307
9:00 AM, ESL 3: Room 308
9:30 AM, Called to be Mom: Rec Room
10:00 AM, Matthew: The King and His
Kingdom: Den
4:45 PM, Children’s Faith Formation
6:30 PM, Children’s Faith Formation
6:30 PM, Jr. High Faith Formation
6:30 PM, HSFF and Confirmation
7:00 PM, The Loft: Upper Room
Parish Offices will be closed
Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther
King Day.
They will reopen Tuesday,
January 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Baptisms
Please contact parish office for
preparation classes.
Baptism Session for Parents
2nd Saturday of February,
May, August, November
10:00 AM – Noon
To register call
LouAnn Svoboda
(281-578-8271)
Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA)
For information call
LouAnn Svoboda
(281-578-8271)
Sacrament of Marriage
Must be a registered, active
member of the parish at least
six months. Contact parish
office eight months before
wedding to begin preparation.
Finance Council Chair
Denny Dellinger
Pastoral Council Chair
Tom McGeehan
Knights of Columbus
Steve Zoeller, Grand Knight
http://www.kofc9759.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cynthia Viator
Ladies Club
Joan McManamy
Forever Young
Barbara Hajjar, Clare Snow
Bulletin Deadline
January 31st we kick off Catholic Schools
Week! This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools:
Communities
of
Faith,
Knowledge
and
Service.” We invite all catholic students in our
parish to wear their school uniforms to Mass that
weekend. Students and teachers will receive a
special blessing!
The deadline for article
submission is Thursday at noon
(ten days before publication).
Your article can be sent to
gerry@epiphanycatholic.org.
Check our website for
Liturgical, Youth Usher & Faith
Formation Schedules.
epiphany@epiphanycatholic.org
Child’s Play Learning Center, Alyce Gabrysch, Director, 281-578-9332; 281-578-0507 Fax; childsplaykaty.com
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Liturgy & Prayer
Through the waters of Baptism the
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES
Saturday, January 16
5:30 PM
Sunday, January 17
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
Monday, January 18
9:00 AM
Tuesday, January 19
9:00 AM
Wednesday, January 20
9:00 AM
Thursday, January 21
9:00 AM
Friday, January 22
9:00 AM
Saturday, January 23
5:30 PM
Sunday, January 24
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
Vigil-Second Sunday in O.T.
†Lois Farmer
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Kcey Ruiz-Pierson
For the People
†Wanda Evanoff
†Fred Buttaccio
Weekday
†Michael Wayne
Weekday
†Betty Babin
Weekday
David & Haley Najm
St. Agnes
†Narcisso Soliz
Day of Prayer for the Legal
Protection of Unborn Children
Cynthia Vela
Vigil-Third Sunday in O.T.
†Marguerite Daigle
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Paul Hoy
For the People
†Abelardo Perez
†Barbara Parker
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday:
1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28;
Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;
Mk 3:1-6
Thursday:
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13;
Mk 3:7-12
Friday:
1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11;
Mk 3:13-19, or any of a number of
readings for the Day of Prayer
Saturday:
2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27;
Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday:
Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Please pray for our
military men and women.
following infants now have begun
their journey of faith in the Christian Community: Presley Anne
Decharinte, Chad Matthew Galland,
Jr., Marleigh Jane Galland, Prince
Kent Jeremiah Ignacio, Onyekachi
Aubrey Mole, Gabriella Marie Occhione, Camila Sophia Ordonez, Ava Elise Palacios,
Gabrielle Perez, Kaylee Leticia Thomson.
PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK
Please keep the following people in
your thoughts and prayers this
week as we wish them a return to
good health:
Jason Sides, Andrew Bencivengo, Jackie Alfonso,
Madison Schenk, Michael “Matt” Patrick Ryan,
Mary Jagielski, Joan Rushing, Anthony Wiley,
Theresa McCluskey, Eduardo Solano, Catherine
Pixton, Hailey Williams, John Cahoon, Janet
Cuccia, Richard Hoffman, Daniel Kristek, David
D’Eugenio, Eddie Hutchenrider, Addie Laetsch.
To make a request for someone to be on our
prayer list, please call the parish office at 281578-0707. Your loved one’s name will appear on
our prayer list for six consecutive Sundays. If a
longer period of time is needed, please call the
parish office to renew your request.
You are invited to experience
evening prayer from the Liturgy
of the Hours each Tuesday
evening in the chapel at 7:30
PM. Liturgy of the Hours is the formal prayer
the worldwide Church prays daily in response to
Christ's statement to "pray always". Please join
us and the entire Church around the world each
Tuesday evening.
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News in the Parish
We welcome into our community:
Brigida de Guzman-Cam, Tiago &
Janaina Carvalho, William & Ann
Fitzgerald, James & Karen Harley, Juan
& Claudia Hernandez, Ken &
Czarmaine Ignacio, Aprille Marquez, Pauline
Martinez, Rodrigue & Valerie Ndje-Nlend, Alex &
Vi Palacios, Sergio & Imelda Pantoja, Bieu &
Mandy Quach, Anthony & Kathleen Queenan,
Derrick & Kimberly Rodemeyer, Kevin & Somi
Stanulevich, Jeff & Tara Viktorin.
Epiphany is looking for a fulltime
maintenance employee to add to our
staff. Position includes benefits. Experience is a
must! Please email resume and references to Craig
Shemon at: craig@epiphanycatholic.org
Second Collection next week:
Bishops’ Fund for Latin America
Respect Life Bulletin Board
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mary, whom Catholic tradition names “Mother of
Mercy,” at Cana intercedes with her Son to show
mercy toward the bridal couple: “Son, they have
no wine.” But he does more! Jesus’ transformation of water into wine is a “sign” (John’s term
for “miracle”) that God’s marriage with the
whole human race has begun in Jesus’ person and
ministry, a marriage that will be consummated on
the cross: “It is finished”—we are saved! But before Jesus acts, Mary instructs the servers to
prepare the way for Jesus’ miracle of mercy:
“Do whatever he tells you.” During this Jubilee
Year of Mercy, Mother Church, like Mother
Mary, instructs us to share the Spirit’s manifold
gifts—some of which Paul lists in today’s second
reading—in generous service to the human family. Thus we prepare the way for Jesus’ new miracles of mercy, transforming life’s sometimes
stagnant water into the refreshing wine of God’s
mercy.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
“Take My Hand, Not My Life”
This Friday is our Day of Prayer and Adoration in
response to the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.
Please sign up in the narthex if you
can commit to a certain time or make
plans to come pray in the chapel
anytime Friday. We will say the
Rosary for Life starting at about 6:30
p.m.
The Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day is January 23,
2016 in Austin. This is a day when Catholics around
Texas stand in solidarity to promote a Culture of
Life. The day begins with a prayer vigil, then
praying the rosary at St. Vincent de Paul with Mass
to follow. After lunch the group will proceed to the
Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol which will
conclude at 3pm. If you are interested in attending,
more information can be found at the Diocese of
Austin website or calling the Office of Pro-Life
(512) 949-2486.
Stations of the Cross
Beautification Fund
This beautiful set of
Stations of the Cross
is a way to continue
to add to the spiritual
environment of our
worship space.
Please pick up a flyer
to learn how you can
contribute to this
fund.
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Our Stewardship
Stewardship – January 9/10
Sunday Offering
Christmas Collection
St. Vincent de Paul
Registered Households
$78,781.45
$99,334.00
$4,938.00
6,790
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is
given for some benefit.” (1 CORINTHIANS 12:7)
St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a
reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using
your gifts according to God’s plan; helping to do His
work here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do
the work God planned for you, no one else can do it.
eGiving with Faith Direct
The New Year is always a great time to review
personal finances and charitable contributions. It’s
also a great time to consider joining Faith Direct,
Epiphany of the Lord’s electronic giving program.
Faith Direct is easy, convenient, secure, and cost
effective. Spend a few minutes on Faith Direct’s
website and plan charitable giving for your parish,
church beautification fund, second collections, and
St. Vincent DePaul for the entire year!
Hundreds of parishes in the archdiocese and around
the country trust Faith Direct. Automatic payments
are made from your checking account or credit card.
There is also a mobile app for your convenience.
Log onto FaithDirect.net or find their link on
Epiphanycatholic.org
Remember Epiphany’s parish code is: TX 613.
Sign up with Faith Direct today!
I’m SupporƟng Epiphany’s Campaign…
“If I can travel from thousands of miles away, from
the state of despair, from the state of hopelessness,
across the Atlan c Ocean, across the Pacific Ocean,
to this great house of hope in search of good
educa on and be er life, and you made that dream
possible for me and my family; suppor ng the
efforts to build a catholic school in our community
with my talents and resources so that no child will
have to travel out of Katy to get a Chris an
educa on, will be the very least I can do. Why?
Because it is not just a good thing but rather, the
right thing to do! It is a way to say thank you to a
community that has blessed us with so much! My
children may not have had the opportunity to
aƩend Catholic school here in Katy but my
neighbors' children will. It is an honor and privilege
to par cipate in this praiseworthy endeavor of
building a sustainable parish community through
catholic educa on.”
George Nwanguma,
Parishioner of
Epiphany of the Lord
Can I help?
Yes! We are currently recrui ng volunteers
to help us with the campaign. If you would
like to volunteer please contact the parish
office, or contact our campaign director
Michael Henkenius at 402-613-8254 or
email him at mhenkenius@steiergroup.com.
Please pray for Epiphany and for the success
of our efforts to make Catholic educa on
available to our community.
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Outreach Ministry 281-578-0707
Outreach Events in January:
Standing Meetings: Mon.—Epiphany Job Net-
working at 7 p.m. in the PAC; Tues.—Respect
Life Rosary at 10 a.m. in the Chapel.
19th: Walking through Grief
21st: Just Neighbors
22nd: Respect Life Prayer Service
23rd/24th: Epiphany Ministry Fair
26th: Respect life Meeting
28th: Job Fair
See www.epiphanycatholic.org for details.
Respect Life Committee
The next meeting of the Respect Life Committee
will be on January 26. Don’t forget they will also
have a Day of Prayer and Adoration Friday January
22, 2016, the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Roe vs.
Wade is the court decision that legalized abortion in
the country in 1973. Sign up for the Day of Prayer
and Adoration is in the narthex. What a better way
to start the New Year then to pray for Life!
Adoration in the Chapel
The time you spend with Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament is the best time you
will spend on earth. Each moment that
you spend with Jesus will deepen your
union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in
Heaven and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth.
—BL. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Do you know of anyone in need of an
uplifting card from our card ministry?
We send cards to parishioners/family
member who:
have lost a loved one
are experiencing some type of illness
are going through a difficult time
have just had a baby or
have done anything
exemplary deserving congratulations
Sometimes it is nice to know you are in
someone’s thoughts and prayers
We are here to do that, but we need your help
Please call Outreach at 832-772-0306
to request a card.
“No one should have to
grieve alone….”
This nine week support ministry with topics that are DVD lead and independent of
each other continues on January 19th at 7pm in the Den of the PAC.
For more information please call Lisa in
Outreach at 832-772-0307
PROFESSIONAL JOB FAIR
Thursday January 28, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
Family Center Hosted by
Epiphany Job Seekers Network
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Adult Faith Formation
CALLED TO BE MOM meets January 20, to
continue our book study: Unleashed by
Sonja Corbitt, Chapter 4. We meet in
the Rec Room (PAC) from 9:30—11:30
a.m. each Wednesday during the
school year. Contact
ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com for information.
Spiritual Book Study
The Parables of Mercy book
study, facilitated by LouAnn
Svoboda, will be held on Thursday mornings 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
in the Parish Activity Center beginning January 28 and continuing through March 10.
Book cost is $10 or you may obtain your own
book. Contact Charlotte at 281-578-8217 or
email charlotte@epiphanycatholic.org.
BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION
The session for parents and godparents to
prepare for the baptism of their
infants will be held Saturday, February
13, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon
in the Family Center. This preparation
session is required before parents can
schedule the Sacrament of Baptism for their
infants. Parents and godparents are encouraged
to attend this session before the birth of the
child. Call 281-578-8271 to register for this
session. Childcare during this class is available
by emailing nursery@epiphanycatholic.org with
parent’s name, ages of children needing nursery
and name/date of event. The next opportunity to
attend a baptism class will be on Saturday, May
14, 2016.
Growing in Intimacy
With God and Ourselves
Women’s Silent Lenten Retreat
by Rev. Louis Arceneaux, CM
February 19 - 21
7:00 p.m. Friday through 1:30 p.m. Sunday at
the Cenacle Retreat House, 420 N. Kirkwood
Rd, Houston. Minimum offering: $195.00. Contact Nancy: mnducker@comcast.net for registration information. Space is limited!
VIRTUS REFRESHER
Keeping the Promise Alive (VIRTUS Refresher) will be held on Thursday, February 25
from 7:00—8:30 p.m. in the PAC. A valid ID
must be presented at check-in. No Walk-ins!
Preregistration is required at http://
www.virtus.org.
Contact louann@epiphanycatholic.org for
username, password and registration instructions or call LouAnn at 281-578-8271, ext. 283.
No late admittance! KPA is required for all volunteers who attended the original VIRTUS:
Protecting God’s Children in 2010 or before.
Adult Confirmation Preparation
Preparation for the Sacrament of
Confirmation for Adults will begin
with an on-site day retreat on Saturday, April 2 from 9 am to 3 p.m.,
followed by six Thursday evening
classes from 7—9 pm beginning April 7 through
May 12. Participants must be at least 18 years
old, not presently in high school, baptized Catholic and received first holy Communion, and, if
married, marriage must be sacramental in the
Catholic Church. Registration closes March 21.
An initial interview is required. Contact
louann@epiphanycatholic.org or call LouAnn at
281-578-8271, ext. 283.
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Children’s Faith Formation
Epiphany Youth Ministry
NO Faith Formation TODAY!
Martin Luther King Day
It’s not too late to join Children’s Faith
Formation. Let us start the New Year with a new
ministry, Catechist for Elementary aged students.
Our spring semester gives us the opportunity to
share in the rich traditions of Lent and Easter with
our children. A first grade co-catechist position is
available immediately.
Call the Faith Formation
office (281-578-8271) or email Beth Harvey:
bharvey@epiphanycatholic.org
for
more
information.
February 20, 2016
10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
during
the Sunday morning Masses (9:45
& 11:30) Follow your leader when
Father calls your grade to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the
Word! Interested in joining the
CLW team? Contact the Faith
Formation Office by emailing Beth
Harvey at bharvey@epiphanycatholic.org.
All
adults (18+ years) volunteering with children
must be VIRTUS trained.
Visit VIRTUSonline.org to sign up for the training! Call the
Faith Formation office for more information.
(281-578-8271).
Sts. Simon and Jude in The Woodlands
Early registration is $50 and closes Friday, Jan. 22. Late registration ends Feb
3rd. Includes national speaker, Doug
Brummel, Tshirt, Transportation, Meals
and more! Please register ASAP!
Announcing the Dates for Vacation
Bible School! VBS will be held the last week
of June 2016. June 20-24, 2016. Seeking Chair
Persons and Station Leaders! Call the Faith Formation Office to get involved. Not too early!
281-578-8271 ask for Beth Harvey. More information to follow.
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INFORMATION SHEET
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
515137: Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy, TX 77450
PHONE
281-578-0707
CONTACT PERSON
Gerry Broussard #1 email: gerry@epiphanycatholic.org
#2 email: mary@epiphanycatholic.org
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