827 Vienna Street San Francisco, CA

94112 Tel. (415) 333-7630 Fax. (415) 333-1803

www.epiphanysf.com

Church of the Epiphany Theywereoverjoyedatseeingthestar,andonenteringthehousetheysawthechildwithMaryhismother.They

prostratedthemselvesanddidhimhomage.

Matthew2:10-11(NABRE)

DailyMasses/MisasDiarias: 6:30am & 8:00am SaturdayMasses/MisalosSábados 8:00am & 5:30pm SundayMasses/MisaslosDomingos: 6:30am, 8:30am,

10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish), 1:00pm & 5:30pm.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/ Exposición del Santisimo:

First Friday/Primer Viernes 8:30am-8:00pm 2nd to 5th Fridays/2do a 5to Viernes 7:00pm-8:00pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions/ Oración a

la Virgen del Perpetual Socorro Wednesdays/Miércoles 7:45am

SchoolofEpiphany:600ItalyAve.SanFrancisco,CA94112

Office:415-337-4030Fax:415-337-8583

ParishOfficeHours:Monday-Friday8:30am–5:00pm(5:00pm-7:00pmvolunteers)

Closedforlunchfrom12:00pm-1:15pm.

Saturdays&Sundays:8:30am-3:00pm(volunteers)

Confessions:Saturday4:00pm-5:00pmMonday5:30-6:30pm

Confesiones:Sabadosde4:00pm-5:00pm

SickCallsIncaseofanemergency,pleasecontacttheparishofficeat415-333-7630anyhourofthe

dayornight.

PastorRev.EugeneTungolext:18

ParochialVicarRev.MichaelRochaext:16

InResidenceRev.RolandoCaverteext:26

DeaconDeaconVenGarcia,Jr.ext:14

DirectorsofMusicLeonPalad(English),

RobertoGarcia-Leiva(Spanish)

DirectorofFinance&PlantManagementTerryO’Neill

ParishOffice&SchoolofReligionSupportStaff

JesúsPedrozaext:13

ChurchSacristanMarkOhlander

ElementarySchoolPrincipalBrianJoost

SchoolofReligion/FaithFormationOliverMeneses

RCIA:JesúsPedrozaext:15

Reflections ~ Reflexiones GGoossppeell:: MMaatttthheeww 33::11--1122

John the Baptist was one of those preachers who did not mind stepping on people's toes, even those of the rich and powerful. His mission was to get people to repent and be baptized before the Messiah arrived. John warns the religious leaders of his time that they must produce good fruit as proof of their conversion. 1.) How are you getting ready for the Messiah? Are your actions of justice, peace, and love speaking loud and clear as you prepare for Christmas? Are you really a follower of Christ or are you just jumping on the Advent-Christmas bandwagon? 2.) Take a few quiet moments and ask Saint John the Baptist to suggest something just, peaceful, and loving that you could do to prepare to celebrate Christmas as a true follower of Christ.

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: MMaatteeoo 33::11--1122 Juan el Bautista fue uno de esos predicadores a quien no le importaba caer mal, no importaba si fueran ricos y poderosos. Su misión fue pedir a la gente que se arrepintiera y se bautizara antes de la llegada del Mesías. Juan alertó a los líderes religiosos de su tiempo de que debían producir buenos fruto como prueba de su conversión. 1.) ¿Cómo te estás preparando para recibir el Mesías? ¿Hablan tus obras de justicia, paz y amor más claramente durante tu preparación para la Navidad? ¿Estás listo para seguir a Cristo o sólo estás trepado en el camión de Adviento-Navidad? 2.) Toma unos minutos en silencio y pide a San Juan Bautista te sugiera algo justo, amoroso o de paz que puedes hacer para prepararte para celebrar la Navidad como verdadero seguidor de Cristo.

Pastor’s Message~ Mensaje del Párroco TTHHEE SSOOUUNNDD OOFF SSTTIILLLLNNEESSSS

Can you hear him above the busyness and noise? John the Baptist says we must change. A great light will expose our sinfulness and burn up what we cannot hide. We cannot be complacent. We must change, but how? Centuries ago a young man grew up in northern Africa. He received an excellent education, but fell in with a sect called the Manichees, who encouraged evil living. He prayed to God to change him, "but not yet." Finally, he faced his own emptiness and powerlessness and was quiet enough to hear the "still small voice." God said, "Take up and read." The scriptures fell open to the Letter to the Romans (13:13-14). His heart changed. His name is Augustine--a bishop, great Christian theologian, and doctor of the Church. Advent is a time to quiet down and listen so we don't miss the personal message that God has for us. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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¿Puedes escucharlo en medio de todas las ocupaciones y del ruido? Juan el Bautista dice que debemos cambiar. Una gran luz aparecerá que expondrá nuestros pecados y lo que no dé fruto será arrojado al fuego. No podemos sentirnos auto-satisfechos. Debemos cambiar, ¿pero cómo? Hace muchos siglos vivió un hombre en la parte norte de África. Recibió una educación excelente, pero cayó en la secta del maniqueísmo, que lo llevó a una mala vida. Le pidió a Dios que lo cambiara, pero "todavía no". Finalmente, se enfrentó con su propio vacío y

su incapacidad, y pudo encontrar la suficiente quietud para escuchar una voz "como la de un niño". Dios le decía, "toma y lee". Al buscar en las escrituras la página se abrió en la carta de san Pablo a los romanos (13:13-14). Su corazón cambió. Su nombre es Agustín, obispo, gran teólogo cristiano y doctor de la Iglesia. El Adviento es un tiempo para buscar la quietud y estar a la escucha para no perdernos el mensaje personal que Dios tiene para nosotros. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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IInntteennttiioonnss//IInntteenncciioonneess:: Meeting / Reuniones

Suunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 88,, 22001199 6:30am: Miguel Madali † 8:30am: Frank & Ida Azzolino † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Teresa & Francisco Sanchez † 1:00pm: Nancy Ruth Parry † 5:30pm: Thanksgiving: Domingo & Rosa Pedroza Family

MMoo nnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 99 ,, 22001199 6:30am: John Fernandes Abreu † 8:00am: Runel Iglesia †, Hugo B. Rodriguez †, Elena S. Mendoza †, Barney Barron †

TTuueessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1100,, 22001199 6:30am: Rolly Villaruel † 8:00am: Runel Iglesia †

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 11 11 ,, 22001199 6:30am: Hipolito Puno † 8:00am: Anitamaria Cordero †

TThhuurrssddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1122,, 22001199 6:30am: All Souls in Purgatory † 8:00am: Eugenio G. Blanco † 7:30pm: Artesima Cordova †

FFrr iiddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1133,, 22001199 6:30am: Leonardo Mandoza † 8:00am: Jaime Sr. & Alberto Mitra † SSaattuurrddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1144,, 22001199

8:00am: Thanksgiving: Ruth R. Gonzaga 5:30pm: Edith Cannon †

Suunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1155,, 22001199 6:30am: People of the Parish 8:30am: Til Fraguglia † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Maria de Jesus Gonzales † 1:00pm: Thanksgiving: Djil Gonzales 5:30pm: Remedios Albert † 7:00pm: People of the Parish

SSuunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 88,, 22001199 8:30am: 7EW Confirmation 1 8:30am: 8EW Confirmation 2 11:00am: OKH RCIA 12:30pm: CAF Hispanic Pastoral 2:30pm: CH English Baptisms 7:00pm: OKH English AA

MMoonnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 99,, 22001199 *FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY*

5:30pm: CH Confessions 6:30pm: RH Parish Finance 7:00pm: OKH Grupo Progreso 7:00pm: OKH St. Vincent de Paul 7:00pm: 7W English Choir Practice

TTuueessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1100,, 22001199 1:45pm: CH School Payer Service 6:30pm: RH Legion de María

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, DDeecc eemmbbeerr 1111 ,, 22001199 8:45am: RH Legion of Mary 7:00pm: OKH Grupo Progreso

TThhuurrssddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1122,, 22001199 *FEAST OF OUR LADY OF

GUADALUPE* 6:00pm: RH Epiphany of the Lord 7:00pm: OKH Grupo de Oración 7:00pm: CVT English AA 7:30pm: CH Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 8:30pm: CAF Our Lady of Guadalupe Reception

FFrr iiddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1133,, 22001199 8:30am: OKH Young Adult Ministry/St. Vincent de Paul 7:00pm: OKH English Baptismal Preparation Class 7:00pm: CH Eucharistic Holy Hour

SS aattuurrddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1144,, 22001199 8:00am: CAF School Breakfast with Santa 9:45am: CH Religious Education Reconciliation Service 4:00pm: CH Confessions

SSuunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 1155,, 22001199 11:00am: OKH RCIA 12:30pm: CAF Grupo de Oración Deacon Ocón Talk 2:30pm: CH English Baptisms 7:00pm: CH Epiphany Parish Novena Mass (Simbang Gabi) 8:00pm: CAF Novena Reception

AVE MARIA

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for thy

Son, we beseech thee that, as by the foreseen death of this, thy Son, thou didst preserve her from all stain, so too thou wouldst permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto thee. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who livest and reignest with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen. Source: https://www.catholic.org/

Our Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, make intercession for the Holy Church, protect the Sovereign

Pontiff, help all those who invoke thee in their necessities, and since thou art the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of God, obtain for us from thy most holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, burning charity and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen. Source: https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com

SSAAIINNTTSS AANNDD SSPPEECCIIAALL OOBBSSEERRVVAANNCCEESS

Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Monday: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: International Human Rights Day Wednesday: St. Damasus I Thursday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday: St. Lucy Saturday: St. John of the Cross

COLLECTIONS November 24th Solemnity of Our

Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

1st Collection: $$88,,117799..5500 2nd Collection: $$33,,003377..5500

December 1st First Sunday of Advent

1st Collection: $$77,,556677..0022 2nd Collection: $$11,,774477..1166 Thank you for your generosity!

SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss:: Today: Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Next Week: Parish Athletic Program

Epiphany Parish News

NNOO MMEEEETTIINNGGSS Parish Group Leaders please note that during the Parish Novena Masses there will be NO EVENING MEETINGS. Meetings may resume on or after Thursday December 26th. If you have any questions please call the Parish Office.

PPAARRKKIINNGG We would like to remind everyone during the Novena Masses to please respect the driveways of our neighbors. Also, please remember that double parking is only allowed around the church and school perimeter. When parking in the school yard the areas that lead to the gates must be left open so emergency vehicles can enter. NEVER block the school yard driveways. Your cooperation is appreciated! Thank you!

CCHHRRIISSTTMMAASS GGIIFFTT Please choose an ornament from the Giving Tree in the front of the church. We ask that you bring an appropriate, new gift in an UNWRAPPED gift bag/wrap, or a donation for a poinsettia plant for the homebound, or new tube sock donation for the MSC (Homeless shelter), with the ornament attached, and bring to the Parish Office by Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Thank you for your generosity. -Young Adult Ministry and St. Vincent de Paul Society

TTAAMMAALLEE SSAALLEESS The Hispanic Board will have tamale sales on the following Sunday: Dec 22nd starting at the 8:30am Mass until the 11:30am Mass.

MMIISSSSIIOONNAARRIIEESS OOFF CCHHAARRIITTYY You are cordially invited to attend the First Profession of Vows of three Novices. His Excellency, Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone will be the main celebrant. It will be on Monday, December 9, 2019 5:30pm at St. Paul’s Church (221 Valley St. San Francisco, CA - 29th Street & Church Street). Entrance to the parking lot is on 29th Street between Church and Sanchez Street. There will be a reception in the parish hall following the Mass. Please keep the Sisters in your prayers.

TTHHEE LLOONNGG--AAWWAAIITTEEDD OONNEE As the Sundays of Advent unfold the scriptures shift focus from the final coming of the Lord to his historical birth. Today’s scriptures blend the two. Isaiah’s disillusionment with the kings of his own day led him to envision an ideal king who would rule with divine approval and be led by divine wisdom. For centuries the Jewish people anticipated the arrival of that Messiah, who would usher in a blessed age when the whole world would finally dwell in justice and peace. After centuries of such growing expectation, the preaching of John the Baptist about the imminent arrival of the Messiah could not help but provoke intense interest. The Baptist’s message about preparation for “the one who is coming” (Matthew 3:11) makes clear that Jesus is, in fact, the long-awaited one who is ushering in the new age foretold by Isaiah and all the prophets. 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.

SSAAIINNTT JJUUAANN DDIIEEGGOO ((11447744--11554488))

December 9 How well Mary’s own words describe Juan Diego: “God has cast down the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the lowly” (Luke 1:52). Through him, for the diverse peoples of the Americas, indigenous and immigrant, the Mother of God became known as their Mother, too. Cuauhtlatzin, his given name, means “One Who Speaks Like an Eagle,” and Juan Diego faithfully delivered the Virgin’s request that a church be built at Tepeyac where she had appeared to him. To the skeptical bishop’s request for a sign, Our Lady showed Juan Diego roses blooming through stony ground, despite winter’s cold. When he unfolded his tilma to present them to the bishop, imprinted there was Mary’s image! Her blue sash and the flower over her womb were traditional Aztec symbols of pregnancy and new life. But her features were those of a mestiza, indicating mixed Aztec-European heritage. Thus to peoples too easily prone to a “clash of cultures,” Our Lady of Guadalupe remains the enduring icon of unity-in-diversity, the fruit of our one baptism into Jesus, her Son. —Peter Scagnelli, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

PPOOSSSSIIBBIILLIITTIIEESS Nothing is impossible for God and his Blessed Mother. —Don Bosco

Notícías de Epífanía

NNOO HHAAYY RREEUUNNIIOONNEESS Les recordamos a todas las organizaciones parroquiales que durante la Novena de misas por Adviento NO se permitirán reuniones en las tardes hasta el jueves 26 de diciembre. Llame a la oficina parroquial si tiene alguna pregunta.

EESSTTAACCIIOONNAAMMIIEENNTTOO Les recordamos que respetan los garajes de los vecinos durante la novena de misas por Adviento. Estacionarse en doble fila está permitido solo alrededor del perímetro de la iglesia y sólo cuando hay servicios en la iglesia. Gracias por su cooperación.

RREEGGAALLOOSS DDEE NNAAVVIIDDAADD Por favor, escoge un adorno del árbol de en el frente de la iglesia. Le pedimos que traiga un regalo nuevo apropiado en una bolsa SIN ENVOLVER, o una donación para una planta de flor de nochebuena para los confinados en casa o una donación de calcetines nuevos para el MSC (refugio para personas sin hogar) con el adorno adjunto, y traerlos a la oficina parroquial el miércoles 11 de diciembre de 2019. Gracias por tu generosidad. -Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos y Sociedad San Vicente de Paúl.

VVEENNTTAASS DDEE TTAAMMAALLEESS La Junta Hispana tendrá ventas de tamales los siguientes domingo: 1 de diciembre y 22 de diciembre a partir de la misa de las 8:30am hasta la misa de las 11:30am.

MMIISSIIOONNEERRAASS DDEE LLAA CCAARRIIDDAADD Usted está cordialmente invitado a asistir a la primera profesión de votos de tres novicias. Su Excelencia, el Reverendísimo Salvatore Cordileone será el celebrante principal. Será el lunes 9 de diciembre de 2019 a las 5:30pm. en la Iglesia de San Pablo (221 Valley St. San Francisco, CA – calle 29 y Church). La entrada al estacionamiento está en la calle 29 entre las calles Church y Sanchez. Habrá una recepción en el salón parroquial después de la misa. Por favor mantengan a las Hermanas en sus oraciones.

LLAARRGGAA EESSPPEERRAA A medida que transcurren los domingos de Adviento el foco de las lecturas cambia de la venida final del Señor a su histórico nacimiento. Las lecturas de hoy mezclan ambos. Isaías, desilusionado de los reyes de sus tiempos, imagina al rey ideal que gobernará con la aprobación de Dios y será guiado por la divina sabiduría. Por siglos el pueblo judío anticipó la llegada de ese Mesías, quien inauguraría una era de gracia cuando todo el mundo finalmente viviría en justicia y paz. Luego de siglos de creciente expectativa, la predicación de Juan Bautista sobre la inminente llegada del Mesías no hizo más que provocar un intenso interés. El mensaje del Bautista sobre “el que viene” (Mateo 3:11) deja claro que Jesús, de hecho, es aquel esperado por largo tiempo que inaugura la nueva era predicha por Isaías y todos los profetas. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

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. SSAANN JJUUAANN DDIIEEGGOO ((11447744--11554488)) 9 de diciembre Cuauhtlatoatzin (el que habla como las águilas) fue un indígena mexicano de raza chichimeca nacido en Cuautitlán a quien Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se le apareció por vez primera el 9 de diciembre de 1531 mientras iba a participar en la celebración eucarística que tenía lugar en Tlatelolco. La virgen le habló por su nombre indígena, en diminutivo, enalteciendo a Juan Diego y le pidió que fuera al palacio del arzobispo Fray Juan de Zumárraga y le pidiera que le edificara un templo, ahí en el lugar de las apariciones, en el Tepeyac. Juan Diego cumplió la misión, pero no le creyeron. Volvió a donde la Señora en dos ocasiones hasta que en la tercera, le pidió una prueba requerida por el arzobispo. Por mandato de la virgen corta rosas de castilla (de un lugar pedregoso y en temporada de invierno) y las lleva en su manto al arzobispo. Al descubrir el ayate ante Fray Juan, la Virgen de Guadalupe plasmó su imagen en la tilma de Juan Diego. Era el 12 de diciembre de 1531. —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

PPOOSSIIBBIILLIIDDAADDEESS Nada es imposible para Dios y su santísima Madre. —Don Bosco

TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the earth shall overflow with the knowledge of the LORD (Isaiah 11:1-10). PPssaallmm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15:4-9). GGoossppeell — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12). 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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Jesus Antonio G. Agpoon, Marie Antone, Mimi Carolino, Kay Castle, Gilda Chankuo, Linda Cheng,

Regina Connors, Jose Custodia, Nancy Fuentes, Maria-Luisa Fabula Garlow, Dennis Harrington, Mario & Petra Laguatan, Carolina Lammatao,

Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Jane Mancina, Amerina Mendoza, Elfrida Mendoza, Marisol Meneses,

Robert Neri, Luis Neubecker,Dante Tayag, Armando Uy, Conrado Uy, Jr., Ricardo Uy, Rolando Uy, Javier Vasquez,

Kanga Yap Pleasehelpustokeepourprayerlistcurrent.WewillkeepallrequestsonourprayerlistforONEMONTHunless

notifiedtokeepthemonlonger. PPrraayy ffoorr tthhee DDeecceeaasseedd

OOrreemmooss ppoorr llooss DDiiffuunnttooss:Olivia Herrera, Sally Ronquillo

And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14

Wednesday Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30

Thursday

Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712

Friday Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19

Saturday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Sunday Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

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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.

CHURCHOFTHEEPIPHANYPARISHNOVENAOFMASSESFORCHRISTMAS(SIMBANGGABI)

7:00PM–DECEMBER15,2019THRUDECEMBER23,2019THEME:

“JOURNEYINGTOGETHERANDBUILDINGTHECITYOFGOD”

DATE SUB-THEME VERSE CELEBRANT READER SPEAKER CHOIR FELLOWSHIP12/15/19Sunday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithGrace

“Mygraceissufficientforyou,formypowerismadeperfectinweakness.”(2

Corinthians12:9)

Fr.EugeneTungol

K.Kinney

&K.Fourre

S.Senora

Music

Ministry–CareofLeon

EpiphanyoftheLord/Legionof

Mary

12/16/19Monday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithFaith

“Forwewalkbyfaith,notbysight.”

(2Corinthians5:7)

Fr.BonifacioEspeleta

P.Cruz

A.Lee

MusicMinistry–CareofLeon

Epiphany

FilipinoSociety

12/17/19Tuesday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithHope

“RejoicethesoulofYourservant,fortoyou,OLord,Iliftupmysoul.”(Psalm86:4)

Fr.Paolo

DelCarmen

M.Tango

N.Miranda

MusicMinistry–CareofLeon

RufinoandPatRimandoand

Friends12/18/19Wednesday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithLove

“JustasIhavelovedyou,youalsoshouldloveone

another.”(Mk13:34)

Fr.Michael

Rocha

E.Bernal

E.

Allagadan

MusicMinistry–CareofLeon

FMCB

12/19/19Thursday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithJoy

“Youhavemadeknowntomethepathsoflife,youwillfill

mewithjoyinyourpresence.”Acts2:28

Fr.Cameron

Faller

R.

Rimando

J.Gutierrez

MusicMinistry–CareofLeon

AcenaandAllagadanFamily

12/20/19Friday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithPeace

“PeaceIleavewithyou;mypeaceIgiveyou.Idonotgivetoyouastheworldgives.”

(John14:27)

Fr.BenhurNavarroHomilist–DeaconVen

J.Mills

M.Molina

SpanishChoir

DirectivaHispana

12/21/19Saturday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCity

ofGodwithPrayer

“DelightyourselfintheLordandHewillgiveyouthedesiresofyourheart.”

(Psalm37:4)

Fr.RolandoCaverte

X.Posada

E.Pineda

MusicMinistry–CareofLeon

Youth/Young

Adults

12/22/19Sunday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCityofGodwithTrust

“TrustinHimatalltimes,Opeople;pouroutyourheartstoHim,forGodisourrefuge.”

(Psalm62:8)

Fr.Michael

Rocha

G.

Villanueva&E.

Villanueva

R.Lasirona

KCChoir

KnightsofColumbus

12/23/19Monday

JourneyingandbuildingtheCity

ofGodwithThankfulness

“Givethanksinallcircumstances,forthisisGod’swillforyouinChrist

Jesus.”(1Thessalonians5:18)

Fr.EugeneTungol

N.Torres

A.Ferrer

Choir-Leon

AllGroups&Others

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