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Theywereoverjoyedatseeingthestar,andonenteringthehousetheysawthechildwith

Maryhismother.Theyprostratedthemselvesanddid

himhomage.Matthew2:10-11(NABRE)

PastorRev.EugeneTungolext:18

ParochialVicarRev.MichaelRochaext:16

InResidenceRev.RolandoCaverteext:26

DeaconDeaconVenGarcia,Jr.ext:14

DirectorsofMusicLeonPalad(English),

RobertoGarcia-Leiva(Spanish)

DirectorofFinance&PlantManagementTerryO’Neill

BookkeeperWillieLimext:12

ParishOffice&SchoolofReligionSupportStaff

JesúsPedrozaext:13

ChurchSacristanMarkOhlander

ElementarySchoolPrincipalBrianJoost

SchoolofReligion/FaithFormationPhillipCarrionext:15

RCIA:JesúsPedrozaext:13

Church of the Epiphany

DailyMasses/MisasDiarias: 6:30am & 8:00am

SaturdayMasses/MisalosSábados: 8:00am & 5:30pm (livestream)

SundayMasses/MisaslosDomingos: 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am (livestream), 11:30am (Spanish/livestream) & 1:00pm

Adoration/Adoración:First Fridays/Primer viernes del mes

6:00pm-7:00pm

SchoolofEpiphany:

600ItalyAve.SanFrancisco,CA94112Office:415-337-4030

Fax:415-337-8583

ParishOfficeHours:Monday-Friday8:30am–12:00pm

Confessions:Saturday4:00pm-5:00pmConfesiones:Sabados4:00pm-5:00pm

SickCallsIncaseofanemergency,pleasecontactthe

parishofficeat415-333-7630anyhourofthedayornight.

Reflections ~ Reflexiones GGoossppeell:: JJoohhnn 2200::1199––3311

Put yourself in Thomas' place. When Jesus appeared to the other disciples, you were absent. Now they are insisting that not only did they see him, but he breathed the power of the Holy Spirit on them. Poor Thomas! You definitely feel left out. So you insist that you will never believe unless you get to stick your finger into Jesus' wounded hands and side. A week later you have an opportunity to be true to your word. Jesus once again appears and invites you to touch and examine his wounds. Your doubts are blown away! You exclaim, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus points out that you believe because you have seen him for yourself. But who do you now hear him praising? 1.) How do we experience the peace and forgiveness of Jesus in the Church today? Sometimes when we hide behind the locked doors of doubt, fear, or anger, Jesus makes his presence known to us. What are some of the ways he does that?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: JJuuaann 2200::1199--3311 Ponte en el lugar de Tomás. Cuando Jesús resucitado se aparece a los demás discípulos, estabas ausente. Ahora ellos insisten en que no sólo lo vieron sino que él les dio el poder del Espíritu Santo. Pobre Tomás, te quedaste completamente fuera. Así que insistes en que nunca creerás a menos que pongas tus dedos en las heridas de Jesús. Una semana más tarde tienes la oportunidad de cumplir tus palabras. Jesús se aparece y te invita a tocar y examinar sus heridas. Tus dudas son despejadas y exclamas: "Señor mío y Dios mío". Jesús señala que crees porque has visto. ¿A quién escuchas que él elogia? 1.) ¿Cómo vivimos la paz y el perdón de Jesús en la Iglesia hoy? Algunas veces cuando nos escondemos detrás de las puertas cerradas, de la duda, el miedo, el enojo, Jesús se hace presente. ¿Cuáles son algunas de las formas en que podemos hacer eso?

Treasures from our Traditions ~ Tradiciones de nuestra Fe Today was once called in Latin “Dominica in albis,” or “Sunday in White,” because the church was full of newly baptized Christians wearing their white baptismal garments. Another old title, best forgotten, is “Low Sunday.” There’s nothing low about this festive Sunday in Easter, the eighth day since the first “Alleluia” rang out. In Christian tradition, the number eight is a symbol of fulfillment, transition, breaking through the seven-day rhythm of life to a new way of being. That is why many baptismal fonts have eight sides. The greatest feasts of our calendar are always extended for eight days, called an “octave.” In a way, this means that this first week of Easter is really considered to be one great day. This octave day of Easter sees the best features of Easter still vibrant: joyful alleluias, lush spring flowers everywhere, sprinkling with water, and a lavish table where the Lord gives us himself as bread and wine. For Orthodox Christians, today is the Easter feast, since their tradition requires that the Christian Passover cannot begin until the days of the Jewish Passover are ended. —Rev. James Field, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

El lenguaje es una herramienta de comunicación no solo entre nosotros mismos, sino con Diosito. Nací en EE.UU. pero mi lengua materna es el español, lo aprendí en la cuna y lo usábamos en casa. También aprendí ingles en la escuela. Hay quienes me preguntan cual idioma uso para hablar con Dios. Esta pregunta reconoce que el ser humano debe usar un lenguaje humano para rezar. Esta semana celebramos el Día del Idioma para festejar la herencia que tenemos en nuestra lengua castellana. Festejamos el 23 de abril, fecha en que falleció Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra (1547–1616) autor de Don Quijote de la Mancha. Este autor español fue el que enriqueció y ayudo a dar forma gramática a la lengua española. Hay que saber que el castellano que llegó a nuestro continente tiene una larga y rica historia, ya que es una mezcla del latín, dialectos ibéricos y el árabe. Una vez en América el español tomó características y vocabulario indígena, y ahora en EE.UU. se está renovando con anglicismos. Y es en este idioma que yo y muchos latinos hablamos con Diosito. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

IInntteennttiioonnss//IInntteenncciioonneess

Suunnddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 11 11 ,, 22002211 6:30am: Maxiano & Fortonata † 8:30am: Angel Canaya † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Christian A. Serrano † 1:00pm: Frank Bottarini †

MMoo nnddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 1122,, 22002211 6:30am: Ray Antonio † 8:00am: Soledad Consing †, Maddy Lucas †, Efren Tungol † Thanksgiving: Flora Balquedra

TTuueessddaayy,, AApprrii ll 1133,, 22002211 6:30am: Thanksgiving: Hermina Pick 8:00am: Nesty Tolosa †

WWeeddnnee ssddaayy,, AApprrii ll 1144,, 22002211 6:30am: Bassam Jajeh † 8:00am: Thanksgiving: Antonio & Lydia

Honciano

TThhuurrssddaayy,, AApprrii ll 1155,, 22002211 6:30am: Dorothy Low † 8:00am: Intention for: Nino Castellon

FFrr iiddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 1166,, 22002211

6:30am: Thanksgiving: Bettie Naval 8:00am: Graciano Kee †

SSaattuurrdd aayy,, AApprrii ll 1177,, 22002211 8:00pm: Figido Vito † 5:30pm: Dario D. Umale †

Suunnddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 1188,, 2200 2211 6:30am: Jackson Clayton Hersh † 8:30am: Jesus Antonio Agpoon † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Thanksgiving: Mercedes &

Alfredo Sanchez 1:00pm: Theresa Huynh †

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter Tuesday: St. Martin I

Calendar / Calendario

YOUR SUPPORT / TU APOYO

We now offer online giving! Please be sure to visit: https://epiphanysf.com/parish-online-giving We greatly appreciate your prayers and support. ¡Ofrecemos donaciones por on-line! Por favor visita: https://epiphanysf.com/parish-online-giving Apreciamos mucho sus oraciones y apoyo.

SSaattuurrddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 1177,, 22002211 4:00pm: CH Confessions

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL

SSuunnddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 11 11,, 22002211 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

COLLECTIONS March 21st 2021 – 5th Sunday of

Lent 1st Collection: $$1100,,777733..3366 2nd Collection: $$669966..0000

March 28th 2021 – Palm Sunday

1st Collection: $$99,,774455..3311 2nd Collection: $$11,,440099..0000 April 4th 2021 – The Resurrection

of the Lord (Easter Sunday) 1st Collection: $$2200,,888877..2266 2nd Collection: $$11,,002233..0000

Thank you for your generosity!

SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss:: Today: Archdiocesan Annual

Appeal Next Week: Parish Athletic

Program

SSuunnddaayy,, AApprr ii ll 1188,, 22002211 2:30pm: CH English Baptisms

TThhaannkk yyoouu!!!! My Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the following parishioners who have so far responded to our 2021 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. As of now, we have received $14,000 of our assigned goal, which is $101,636. If you have not received a brochure, please pick one up in the Church or the Parish office. Thank you for your generosity!! May God bless you and your families. Rev. Eugene Tungol Pastor Ms. Cecilia Abaoag Ms. Teresita Adelantar Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Aguila Mr. & Mrs. Lorimer Ancheta Mrs. Anita Armada Mr. & Mrs. Santiago Buitrago Mrs. Erlinda Cheng Mr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Costanzo Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Dean Mr. Eddy Hitiyise Ms. Marilyn Menjivar Mrs. Mary Silva (Continued in next bulletin issue) If your name is not listed above, please understand that it takes time to receive the donor’s list. Please be patient and again THANK YOU for your generosity. Please note: only new donors (those whose names have not appeared before in the bulletin) will be listed.

Epiphany Parish News

DDOOUUBBTT The desire to be able to prove the existence of a divinity has troubled humanity since human consciousness first became aware of the divine. To this very day we are fond of saying that any number of things—from sunsets to hot fudge sundaes—are “proof that there is a God.” We get so caught up in the story of “doubting Thomas” that we fail to notice that today’s Gospel gives us John’s account of Pentecost, the bestowing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples following the Resurrection. Thomas, evidently, missed out not only on seeing the Risen Christ, but receiving the Holy Spirit as well. This is not to be taken lightly and, perhaps, makes Thomas’ disbelief a bit easier to comprehend. It also makes his professing that Jesus is his Lord and God—the only time the New Testament explicitly refers to Jesus Christ as “God”—more remarkable. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

FFRROOMM DDOOUUBBTT TTOO BBEELLIIEEFF The apostle Thomas will forever be remembered as the one who doubted. It is good that his experience is recorded in the Gospel of John. We all doubt sometimes, and “Doubting Thomas” shows us how to move from doubt to belief, knowing that the risen Jesus will be with us through it all. Thomas did not keep his doubts to himself, but instead voiced them aloud to his trusted companions. We can only imagine the conversations that took place between Thomas and the other disciples as they described the peace that they felt following Jesus’ time with them. Thomas’ doubts were put to rest once and for all when Jesus offered him physical proof of the Resurrection. We do not have the sort of physical evidence that was shown to Thomas, but we can perceive Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, in the words of sacred scripture, and in the presence and actions of others. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

FFEEAASSTT OOFF FFAAIITTHH The Psalms in the Liturgy

The book of Psalms is a prayer book, hymnal, and anthology of verse all rolled into one. It contains one hundred fifty ancient songs—poem-prayers that express the joys and sorrows of the Hebrew people and their longing for God. The psalms are incredibly varied in tone. Some are solemn anthems of praise that once accompanied processions of great multitudes to the temple; others record the lonely cries of a faithful soul who feels abandoned by God. This ancient prayer book of the Hebrew people is our principal prayer book as well. The psalms are everywhere in the liturgy—in the antiphons and acclamations of the Mass, and most particularly in the responsorial psalm that follows the first reading. The psalm that is sung at Mass usually echoes the themes of the first reading, and sometimes even comments on it. On this Third Sunday of Lent, we listen to the Exodus account of the stubbornness of God’s people in the desert, and then the psalm comes to remind us: “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts” (Psalm 95:8). In their wonderful variety, the psalms teach us how to pray.. —Corinna Laughlin, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

CCHHRRIISSTT IISS HHEERREE Christ departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find him. For he departed, and behold, he is here. —St. Augustine

AA CCHHEEEERRFFUULL GGIIVVEERR A cheerful giver does not count the cost of what he gives. His heart is set on pleasing and cheering the one to whom the gift is given. —St. Julian

MMEENNTTAALL HHEEAALLTTHH MMIINNIISSTTRRYY Did you know that Epiphany has a Mental Health Ministry? We are here to support you with your mental health challenges or those of family members. This is a ministry of prayer, listening, accompaniment (not professional treatment!) and assistance with finding resources. Please contact Kathy Fourre at 415-430-8225 for an appointment. You are not alone. Particularly in this difficult time, many people experience anxiety, depression, etc. The Mental Health Ministry is part of the Outreach Commission. Also, if you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Kathy Fourre (training is available).

LLIIVVIINNGG FFAAIITTHH The journey of faith often ebbs and flows, with times when our relationship with the Lord is the guiding force in our lives, and times when we are tempted to turn away from all we know to be true, good, and beautiful. In those moments when we find ourselves struggling with doubt or temptation, we can follow Thomas’ lead and turn to trusted companions, faithful and faith-filled family and friends, who will support us and show us the way from doubt to living faith. Like the disciples who were in the room when Jesus came among them, we too have received the Holy Spirit. Today, let us consider where we are on the journey of faith, turn to trusted companions and the Holy Spirit to strengthen us on the way, and know that the Lord is with us as we live and grow in relationship with Christ. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

Notícías de Epífanía

LLAA DDUUDDAA El deseo de ser capaz de demostrar la existencia de una divinidad tiene a la humanidad con problemas desde que por primera vez se hizo consciente de lo divino. Hasta el día de hoy nos gusta decir que un sinnúmero de cosas, desde puestas de sol hasta los helados de crema de chocolate, son “pruebas de que hay Dios”. Estamos tan atrapados en la historia de “Tomás el incrédulo” que no nos damos cuenta de que el Evangelio de hoy nos ofrece el relato de Juan acerca de Pentecostés, el descenso del Espíritu Santo sobre los discípulos después de la Resurrección. Tomás, evidentemente, se perdió no solo de ver a Cristo resucitado, sino también de recibir el Espíritu Santo. Esto no se debe tomar a la ligera y, quizás, hace que la incredulidad de Tomás sea un poco más fácil de comprender. También hace que su profesión de fe en que Jesús es su Señor y su Dios —la única vez que en el Nuevo Testamento hay una referencia explícita a Jesucristo como “Dios”— sea más notable. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

DDEE DDUUDDAARR AA CCRREEEERR El apóstol Tomás será por siempre recordado como el que dudó. Es un buen ejemplo que su experiencia se narre en el Evangelio de Juan. Todos dudamos a veces, y el “incrédulo de Tomás” nos muestra cómo pasar de dudar a creer, sabiendo que sobre todo Jesús resucitado estará con nosotros. Tomás no se guardó sus dudas para sí mismo, sino que las expresó en voz alta a sus compañeros de confianza. Solo podemos imaginar las conversaciones que hubo entre Tomás y los otros discípulos a medida que describían la paz que sentían después de que Jesús estuvo con ellos. Las dudas de Tomás se disiparon de una vez por todas cuando Jesús le ofreció una prueba física de su Resurrección. No tenemos el tipo de prueba física que le fue mostrada a Tomás, pero podemos percibir la presencia de Cristo en la Eucaristía, en las palabras de la Sagrada Escritura, y en la presencia y acciones de los demás. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

FFIIEESSTTAA DDEE LLAA FFEE Las lecturas

La primera lectura, excepto durante la Pascua, siempre se toma del Antiguo Testamento. Durante los cincuenta días de la Pascua, la primera lectura se toma del libro de Los Hechos de los Apóstoles. Esto tiene como fin el poner de “relieve la unidad de ambos Testamentos y de la historia de la salvación” (IGMR 57). Así pues, no está permitido, bajo ninguna circunstancia, cambiar los textos bíblicos, incluyendo el Salmo Responsorial, por textos no bíblicos. La vinculación entre la primera lectura y el Evangelio es vital, pues ambas tienen el mismo tema de fondo. La segunda lectura, por su parte, sigue su propio ritmo, más no por eso está desvinculada o debe desvincularse de la primera lectura y del Evangelio. Puesto que se trata de la Palabra de Dios, la proclamación de ambas lecturas, así como el canto del Salmo Responsorial, debe hacerse desde el ambón. La proclamación corresponde a ministros laicos, pues este ministerio no es de quien preside, sino de quienes celebran junto con él, el pueblo de Dios. No obstante, el Evangelio sí es de oficio presidencial y ha de proclamarse por el diácono o el presbítero. —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

TTRRAANNSSFFOORRMMAACCIIÓÓNN Sólo el amor que se hace don puede transformar nuestro planeta. —Papa san Juan XXIII

GGEENNEERROOSSIIDDAADD La generosidad no consiste en dar mucho, sino en dar a tiempo. —Anónimo

MMIINNIISSTTEERRIIOO DDEE SSAALLUUDD MMEENNTTAALL ¿Sabías que Epifanía tiene un Ministerio de Salud Mental? Estamos aquí para ayudarlo con sus desafíos de salud mental o los de sus familiares. Este es un ministerio de oración, escucha, acompañamiento (¡no tratamiento profesional!) Y ayuda para encontrar recursos. Por favor contactar Kathy Fourre a 415-430-8225 para una cita. No estas solo. Particularmente en este momento difícil, muchas personas experimentan ansiedad, depresión, etc. El Ministerio de Salud Mental es parte de la Comisión de Alcance. Además, si desea ser voluntario para este ministerio, comuníquese con Kathy Fourre (entrenamiento está disponible).

UUNNAA FFEE VVIIVVAA El camino de fe a menudo mengua y fluye, con momentos cuando nuestra relación con el Señor es la fuerza que guía nuestras vidas, y momentos cuando estamos tentados a apartarnos de todo lo que sabemos que es verdadero, bueno y bello. En esos momentos cuando nos encontramos luchando con dudas o tentaciones, podemos seguir el ejemplo de Tomás y recurrir a compañeros de confianza, familiares y amigos fieles y llenos de fe, que nos apoyaran y mostraran el camino de la duda a la fe viva. Como los discípulos que estuvieron en la habitación cuando Jesús se apareció en medio de ellos, nosotros también recibimos el Espíritu Santo. Hoy, consideremos en dónde estamos en el camino de fe, recurramos a compañeros de confianza y al Espíritu Santo para que nos fortalezcan en el camino y saber que el Señor está con nosotros mientras vivimos y crecemos en relación con Cristo. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus (Acts 4:32-35). PPssaallmm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — The victory that conquers the world is our faith (1 John 5:1-6). GGoossppeell — Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Margaret Abellana, Ronald Abellana, Julio Apodaca, Daniel Aviles, Kay Castle, Linda Cheng,

Guillermo Collado, Regina Connors, Daniel Copenhaver, Mario & Petra Laguatan, Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim,

Wanda Locsin, Margie Lopez, Medalla Macariola, Malu Maga, Mary Mariscal, Elle Mora, Ed Nasra,

Jose-Edson Naval, Robert Neri, George Sanguinetti, Dante Tayag, Armando Uy, Conrado Uy, Jr., Ricardo Uy,

Rolando Uy, Javier Vasquez, Michael & Adrian Volz, Montana Volz, Raphael Volz, Kanga Yap

&

Those suffering from COVID-19

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Manuel Gonzalez Bravo, Maddy Lucas, Jessica Moriarty, Carmela Nilan, Luis Daniel Ortega, Julian Rendon,

Robert John Ryan, Jaden Solis, Efren Tungol And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8

Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15

Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21

Thursday Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36

Friday Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15

Saturday Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21

Sunday Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

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SacramentofBaptismRegistered parishioners are invited to have their children baptized at Church of the Epiphany. Parents and Godparents must participate in our Baptismal Preparation program.

SacramentofMatrimonyTo be married at Church of the Epiphany either the bride or groom must be Roman Catholic. 1. You qualify as an “in parish” couple if you live within the parish boundaries or, have been registered and active for six months; or if you’re an alumni of School of the Epiphany. 2. If you do not meet one of the qualifications above, then you are considered an “outside of the parish” couple. Contact the parish office at least six months prior to the date of your proposed wedding to participate in our marriage preparation program.

AnointingoftheSickThis sacrament is for the seriously ill, or those scheduled for surgery. Call the parish office when a family member is admitted to a hospital or nursing facility.

REGISTERING TO OUR PARISH: https://epiphanysf.com/register-as-new-parishioner or visit the parish office

Our Mission Statement: We the people of the Church of the Epiphany strive to be a peaceful and welcoming parish. We strive to be mutually supportive of diverse communities. We strive to show compassion without distinction of age, gender, race or culture. Epiphany seeks to be a caring and loving community ever growing in faith formation.