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Church of the Epiphany

Reflections ~ Reflexiones GGoossppeell:: JJoohhnn 1144::11--1122

Jesus and his disciples are gathered for the Last Supper. He tells them that he is going to "prepare a place" for them but Thomas points out that they do not know the place or the way to get there. What Thomas and the others have not yet grasped is that Jesus himself is the way. When Philip asks Jesus to "show us the Father," Jesus makes it clear that he and God the Father are one. The words and works of Jesus are the words and works of the Father. 1.) The slogan "WWJD" (What would Jesus do?) has become popular among some Christians. Would you ever ask this question of yourself? Would it help you decide the way of Jesus for you? Why or why not?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: JJuuaann 1144::11--1122 Jesús y sus discípulos estaban reunidos en la última cena. El les dice que va a "preparar un lugar" para ellos. Tomás señala que él no conoce el lugar o la forma de llegar. De lo que no se han dado cuenta Tomás y los demás discípulos es que Jesús mismo es el camino. Cuando Felipe pregunta a Jesús "muéstranos al Padre", Jesús señala claramente que él y Dios el Padre son uno. Las palabras y obras de Jesús son las palabras y obras de su Padre. 1.) El eslogan "QHJ" (¿Qué haría Jesús?) se ha hecho muy popular entre algunos cristianos. ¿Te has hecho esa pregunta alguna vez? ¿Te ayudaría a decidir lo que Jesús quiere para ti? ¿Por qué?

Pastor’s Message~ Mensaje del Párroco RREELLEEAASSIINNGG TTHHEE HHOOLLYY

One day God noticed a racket going on around a man in Italy. He was hammering and chiseling stone as if something were alive inside and he was laboring to free it. "Michelangelo, what are you doing?" said God. "I am setting you free, Lord, so everyone will recognize you in this stone, as well as in everyone who suffers a violent, unjust death. I don't want people to forget what you did for us." The Lord replied to Michelangelo: "In times past I stayed in many different places. I don't remember living in that stone you're working on." "Lord," said the sculptor, "when your Son came to us, he left your Holy Spirit everywhere; we have to search it out, discover it, and reveal it to others." The Lord was pleased with Michelangelo's answer and left him to chip away. Slowly, very slowly, the sculptor set free the figure of a woman holding the body of her dead son in her lap. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

LLiivviinngg SStteewwaarrddsshhiipp NNooww "Genuine sacred art draws man to adoration, to prayer, and to the love of God, Creator and Savior, the Holy One and Sanctifier" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2502).

DDEEJJAA SSAALLIIRR LLOO SSAAGGRRAADDOO Un día Dios notó el ruido que hacía un hombre en Italia. Martillaba y cincelaba una piedra como si algo vivo estuviera adentro y se empeñaba en dejarlo salir. "Miguel Ángel, ¿qué estás haciendo?" le preguntó Dios. "Te estoy dejando salir, Señor, para que todo el mundo te reconozca en esta piedra así como en los que sufren muertes violentas e injustas. No quiero que la gente se olvide de lo que hiciste por nosotros". El Señor le respondió a Miguel Ángel: "Tiempos atrás me quedé en muchos y diferentes lugares, pero no recuerdo vivir

en esa piedra que cincelas". El escultor contestó: "Señor, cuando tu Hijo vino al mundo nos dejó tu Espíritu Santo en todos los lugares; nosotros tenemos que buscarlo, descubrirlo y revelárselo a los demás". El Señor se quedó contento con lo que le dijo Miguel Ángel y lo dejó para que siguiera trabajando. Lentamente, muy lentamente, el escultor dejó salir la figura de una mujer con el cuerpo inerte de su Hijo en su regazo. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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"El verdadero arte sacro lleva al hombre a la adoración, a la oración y al amor de Dios Creador y Salvador, Santo y Santificador" (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, 2502).

COLLECTIONS

May 3rd Fourth Sunday of Easter 1st Collection: $$55,,118855..0000 2nd Collection: $$221144..0000 Thank you for your generosity!

SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss:: Today: Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Next Week: Religious Education

Program

Throughout the Easter season, we hear the story of the earliest Christian communities in readings from the Acts of the Apostles. We hear how the people grappled with what it meant to place their faith and trust in the Lord, understanding that doing so called them to live differently—to follow Jesus’ way of love. This is more than a history lesson for us. As we hear how the people were drawn to Christ and learned to follow Jesus, we are invited to ask ourselves how fully we are taking the gospel to heart. Is Jesus our way, truth, and life? Do our daily actions announce the praises of the Lord? CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..,, IInncc..

IInntteennttiioonnss//IInntteenncciioonneess:: Meeting / Reuniones

Suunnddaayy,, MMaayy 1100 ,, 2200 2200 6:30am: Lupe P. Avila † 8:30am: Julian Panopio † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Lucrecia Murillo † 1:00pm: Thanksgiving: Mari Cris

Canaya 5:30pm: Natividad Gilbuena †

MMoo nnddaayy,, MMaayy 11 11 ,, 220022 00 6:30am: People of the Parish 8:00am: Mamerto Honciano †, Runel Paul Iglesia †, Jose Marquez †

TTuueessddaayy,, MM aayy 1122,, 22002200 6:30am: Soila Mendoza † 8:00am: Thanksgiving: Domingo

Pedroza

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, MMaayy 1133,, 22002200 6:30am: Francis Stone Villamor † 8:00am: Flor River †

TThhuurrssddaayy,, MMaayy 1144,, 22002200 6:30am: Vincenzo & Rosina Cava † 8:00am: Teodoro Santos †

FFrr iiddaayy,, MMaayy 1155,, 22002200

6:30am: Pilar Obina † 8:00am: Enriqueta Rago †

SSaattuurrddaayy,, MMaayy 1166,, 22002200

8:00am: Thanksgiving: Victoria Bautista 5:30pm: Francis Stone Villamor †

Suunnddaayy,, MMaayy 1177,, 22002200 6:30am: Nieves & Gregorio Aquino † 8:30am: Luz Quebral † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Carmen & Samuel Chia † 1:00pm: Gregorio Tenosa † 5:30pm: Gaudencio Mendoza †

ATTENTION: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

DUE TO CITYWIDE SHELTER IN PLACE – ALL PARISH

ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

ATENCIÓN: VIGENTE HASTA

AVISO ADICIONAL. DEBIDO AL REFUGIO EN TODA

LA CIUDAD - TODAS LAS ACTIVIDADES DE LA PARROQUIA SE HAN

CANCELADO.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

We greatly hope that during this time when public Masses are not celebrated, to continue to count on your weekly contributions which can be left in the parish office mailbox, given online at www.sfarchdiocese.org/lifeline (select Church of the Epiphany) or make a pledge by calling Fr. Eugene (415) 333-7630 extension 18. Thank you for your prayers and support! Esperamos enormemente que durante este tiempo cuando no se celebren misas públicas, continúe con sus contribuciones semanales que se pueden dejar en el buzón de la oficina parroquial, dado en el sitio www.sfarchdiocese.org/lifeline (seleccione Iglesia de la Epifanía) o hacer un compromiso llamando el Padre Eugene (415) 333-7630 extensión 18. ¡Gracias por tus oraciones y apoyo!

YOUR SUPPORT / TU APOYO

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day

Tuesday: Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras

Wednesday: Our Lady of Fatima Thursday: St. Matthias Friday: St. Isidore the Farmer Saturday: Armed Forces Day

In the Gospel passage we heard today, Jesus was preparing the apostles for a time when he would not be with them physically. Jesus wanted to reassure the apostles, even though he knew they were having a difficult time understanding. We sometimes struggle to grasp the Lord’s ways, too. We know that God is with us in Christ through the Holy Spirit, and yet, when we really have to act in accord with our faith, we sometimes falter. Jesus tells us to not be afraid. Have faith in Christ and do his works. We may be surprised at what we are able to do when we trust and follow Jesus’ way. And we are assured that God will be with us through it all. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..,, IInncc..

DON’T BE AFRAID. DO THE WORKS OF CHRIST

Epiphany Parish News

CCUURRRREENNTT CCHHUURRCCHH && OOFFFFIICCEE HHOOUURRSS In compliance of the mandates from the Archbishop in response to the Citywide Shelter-In-Place order, the church and parish office have modified its hours until further notice. They are as follows: The church will be open Monday-Friday from 6:30am until 12:00pm. The office will be open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-12:00pm. We highly recommend you call the office rather than visiting in person. MMAASSSS IINNTTEENNTTIIOONN CCAALLEENNDDAARR FFOORR

22002211 On Monday, June 1st the calendar for the 2021 Mass intentions will be open at the parish office at 8:30am. Forms for Mass intentions will be available in the parish office and church vestibule on May 18th. PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

VVOOCCAATTIIOONN Roman Catholics in the United States spend a good deal of time speaking of “vocation” and the manner in which each of us discerns our vocation for life. In today’s apostolic letter, however, Peter gives us the “cornerstone” of our vocation, the description of what each of us is called to first and foremost by our baptism. He describes our vocation as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of [God’s] own, so that you may announce the praises” of Christ, who called us out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9). All of us, no matter what path our life’s vocation may take us down, have been chosen by God, made holy, and anointed as priests in the high priesthood of Christ through baptism. All of this, so that we may announce the praises of Christ. Vocation is given for proclamation at home, in the workplace—wherever life takes us—in service, in word, and in sacrament. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

AANN AACCTT OOFF SSPPIIRRIITTUUAALL CCOOMMMMUUNNIIOONN

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

SSAAIINNTT DDAAMMIIEENN JJOOSSEEPPHH DDEE VVEEUUSSTTEERR OOFF MMOOLLOOKKAA’’II

(1840-1889) May 10 In the mid-1990s, a heavily bearded, bespectacled Robin Williams appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, whose host was clearly taken aback. Letterman inquired as to why the wild look. Uncharacteristically subdued, the usually manic comic responded that he was producing and starring in a movie about a most extraordinarily compassionate man, Damien, the Leper Priest of Moloka’i. Some saints transcend religious and ethnic boundaries to touch the heart that beats in each human being: Francis of Assisi; Mother Teresa; and, though Williams’ film was never completed, his admiration speaks, as does Damien’s statue outside the capitol in Honolulu, of this newest saint’s universal appeal. Far from his native Flanders’ idyllic beauty and rich culture, Damien volunteered to bear Christ’s light into Moloka’i’s bleak leper colony, building decent homes, opening schools, establishing clinics, planting farms, sharing the sufferings—and the social stigma—of those with whom he delighted to identify: “We lepers,” he would proudly say when finally he contracted leprosy. Saint Damien challenges us to identify the lepers of our own day, to examine our compassion for and our identification with them. —Peter Scagnelli, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

SSTT.. VVIINNCCEENNTT DDEE PPAAUULL Do you know someone in the parish in need? You can have them call the parish office and ask for a visit from St. Vincent de Paul members. We can deliver groceries, help pay some urgent utility bills, or just visit a while! A person does not have to be Catholic. Please let the office know if a Spanish speaking person is required.

RREETTRROOUUVVAAIILLLLEE This Christian ministry is responsible for providing the tools to help save many tens of thousands of marriages and families over the last forty plus years. The program consists of a weekend experience followed by a series of post weekend sessions. Epiphany wants to make our parishioners and visitors aware of this family saving program. About 50% of married couples are likely to need help at some point. Retrouvaille is NOT group therapy and couples are not asked to share their problems or story with anyone else. The program focuses on teaching communication skills between a husband and wife. Couples are guided through the weekend by three presenting couples and a Catholic priest. The program is open to those of all faith traditions as well as those with no faith beliefs. You may find more information at: www.helpourmarriage.org/ Brochures with registration information are available in the parish office. San Francisco Weekend date is: August 28 – 30, 2020.

HHUUGGSS A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go. —Anonymous

MMAARRYY OOUURR MMOOTTHHEERR What a joy to remember that Mary is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear? —Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Notícías de Epífanía

HHOORRAASS AACCTTUUAALL DDEE LLAA IIGGLLEESSIIAA YY OOFFIICCIINNAA

En cumplimiento de los mandatos del Arzobispo en respuesta a la orden de Refugio en el Lugar de la Ciudad, the La la iglesia y oficina parroquial han modificado sus horarios hasta nuevo aviso. Son los siguientes: La iglesia estará abierta de lunes a viernes de 6:30am a 12:00pm. La oficina estará abierta de lunes a viernes de 8:30am a 12:00pm. Le recomendamos que llame a la oficina en lugar de visitarlo en persona.

CCAALLEENNDDAARRIIOO DDEE MMIISSAASS EENN 22002211 El lunes 1 de junio 8:30am se abrirá la registración para reservar fechas en el calendario para intenciones de misas en el próximo año de 2021. Los formularios para las intenciones estarán disponibles en la oficina parroquial y en el vestíbulo de la iglesia el 18 de mayo. POR FAVOR LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES CUIDADOSAMENTE.

VVOOCCAACCIIÓÓNN Los católicos en los Estados Unidos pasan mucho tiempo hablando de “vocación” y la manera en que cada uno de nosotros discierne nuestra vocación en la vida. Sin embargo, en la carta apostólica de hoy, Pedro nos da la “piedra angular” de nuestra vocación, lo primero y principal en el llamado de cada uno de nosotros a raíz de nuestro Bautismo. Él describe nuestra vocación como “estirpe elegida, sacerdocio real, nación consagrada a Dios, pueblo de su propiedad para que proclamen las obras maravillosas de aquél [Cristo] quien nos llamó de las tinieblas a su luz admirable” (1 Pedro 2:9). Todos nosotros, sin importar la senda por la cual nuestra vocación de vida nos lleve, hemos sido elegidos por Dios, hechos santos, y ungidos como sacerdotes en el alto sacerdocio de Cristo por nuestro Bautismo. Todo esto, para que podamos anunciar las maravillas de Cristo. Se nos da una vocación para que proclamemos mediante el servicio, la palabra y el sacramento dentro del hogar, en el trabajo y dondequiera que nos lleve la vida. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

AACCTTOO DDEE CCOOMMUUNNIIÓÓNN EESSPPIIRRIITTUUAALL Creo, Jesús mío, que estás real y verdaderamente en el cielo y en el Santísimo Sacramento del Altar. Os amo sobre todas las cosas y deseo vivamente recibirte dentro de mi alma, pero no pudiendo hacerlo ahora sacramentalmente, venid al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón. Y como si ya os hubiese recibido, os abrazo y me uno del todo a Ti. Señor, no permitas que jamás me aparte de Ti. Amén.

SSAANN IISSIIDDRROO LLAABBRRAADDOORR (1070-1130) 15 de mayo

Isidro nació en Madrid y toda su vida trabajó como campesino cerca de su ciudad natal. Siendo campesino trabajó siempre con el mismo patrón, quien lo explotó y sometió a largos jornales de trabajo. Aun así, Isidro se daba tiempo para asistir a la Santa Misa y hacer oración a lo largo del día. Para él habían tres amores indiscutibles: Dios, su familia y la tierra. Siendo muy pobres, él y su esposa María, fueron capaces de ayudar a otros pobres, de tal suerte que la gente llegaba a su casa de piedra por algo más que pan. De hecho, los mismos animales encontraban en ese hogar un lugar de descanso. En los pueblos de América Latina, campesinos por naturaleza, se le considera a Isidro como el patrono de los campesinos y este día se hace una gran procesión con su imagen para pedir a Dios que bendiga la semilla y los instrumentos de trabajo que serán utilizados en el período de cosecha. San Isidro enseña que la explotación es injusta y que aun así, es posible amar al explotador. —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

MMAARRÍÍAA NNUUEESSTTRRAA MMAADDRREE ¡Qué alegría recordar que María es nuestra Madre! Ya que ella nos ama y conoce nuestras debilidades, ¿de qué tendremos miedo? —Santa Teresa de Lisieux

SSAANN VVIICCEENNTTEE DDEE PPAAÚÚLL ¿Conoces a alguien en la parroquia en necesidad? Puede informarlos que llamen a la oficina de la parroquia y soliciten una visita de los miembros de San Vicente de Paúl. Podemos entregar abarrotes, ayudar a pagar algunas facturas urgentes de servicios públicos o simplemente visitar un momento. Una persona no tiene que ser católica. Informe a la oficina si se requiere una persona que hable español.

RREETTRROOUUVVAAIILLLLEE Este ministerio cristiano es responsable de proporcionar las herramientas para ayudar a salvar a decenas de miles de matrimonios y familias durante los últimos cuarenta años. El programa consiste en una experiencia de fin de semana seguida con una serie de sesiones posteriores por fin de semana. Epifanía quiere que nuestros feligreses y visitantes conozcan este programa que salva las familias. Es probable que alrededor del 50% de las parejas casadas necesiten ayuda en algún momento. Retrouvaille NO es terapia de grupo y a las parejas no se les pide que compartan sus problemas o su historia con nadie más. El programa se enfoca en enseñar habilidades de comunicación entre esposo y esposa. Las parejas son guiadas durante el fin de semana por tres parejas presentadoras y un sacerdote católico. El programa está abierto a aquellos de todas las tradiciones religiosas, así como a aquellos sin creencias religiosas. Puede encontrar más información en: www.helpourmarriage.org/ Folletos con información de registro están disponibles en la oficina parroquial. La fecha del fin de semana en San Francisco es: 28 al 30 de agosto 2020.

AABBRRAAZZOOSS El abrazo de una madre dura aún después de que ella se va. —Anónimo

TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). PPssaallmm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). GGoossppeell — “Show us the Father,” Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: “Whoever sees me, sees the Father” (John 14:1-12). 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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Roberto Aguilar, Lori Brennick, Kay Castle, Linda Cheng, Regina Connors, Daniel Copenhaver, Lylliam DeCourt,

Mario & Petra Laguatan, Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Concepcion M. Lucas, Jose-Edson Naval, Robert Neri,

Priscilla A. Sarinas, Tony Silva, Dante Tayag, Eileen Tenny, Armando Uy, Conrado Uy, Jr., Ricardo Uy,

Rolando Uy, Javier Vasquez, Kanga Yap &

Those suffering from COVID-19

Pleasehelpustokeepourprayerlistcurrent.WewillkeepallrequestsonourprayerlistforONEMONTHunless

notifiedtokeepthemonlonger.

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Joseph Harp, Jose Marquez, Lutgarda Salaver And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8

Thursday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17

Friday Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17

Saturday Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21

Sunday Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a

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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.

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

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

The most important person on earth is A Mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral: a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body. The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature; God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation. What on God’s good Earth is more glorious than this: To be a mother? - Cardinal Józef Mindszenty (March 29, 1892-May 6, 1975) Archbishop of Esztergom, Prince Primate of Hungary and Servant of God

Happy Mother’s Day! from The

Church of the Epiphany