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Maryhismother.Theyprostratedthemselvesanddid

himhomage.Matthew2:10-11(NABRE)

*outside-weatherpermittingorinchurchDailyMasses/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*

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.

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

Reflections ~ Reflexiones GGoossppeell:: MMaarrkk 11::4400––4455

Today's Gospel describes a man who is so excited and happy that he has to tell everyone he meets what has happened to him. The man with leprosy firmly believed that Jesus could cure him and he begged Jesus to do so. Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand, touched the afflicted man, and said, "Be cured." And the man's illness was immediately healed. Although Jesus instructed him to speak only to the priest about his cure, the man could not restrain himself. He told so many people that Jesus had to retreat to the desert to avoid the crowds who followed him everywhere. When you feel especially blessed by God, what do you do about it? How do you share your feelings about your experiences of God's love and his healing power?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: MMaarrccooss 11::4400--4455 La historia de hoy describe a un hombre que está tan contento que tiene que contar a todo el mundo lo que le ha pasado. El leproso creyó firmemente que Jesús podía curarlo y le pidió que lo hiciera. Movido por la compasión, Jesús extendió su mano, lo tocó y dijo: "Queda limpio". Las deformidades del hombre sanaron inmediatamente. Sin embargo, Jesús le pidió que le dijera sólo al sacerdote, pero el hombre no pudo contenerse. Lo dijo a tanta gente que Jesús tuvo que irse al desierto para evitar la multitud que lo seguía. Cuando te sientes bendecido especialmente por Dios ¿qué haces? ¿Cómo compartes tus sentimientos sobre tu experiencia del amor y poder sanador de Dios?

Treasures from our Traditions ~ Tradiciones de nuestra Fe What would you say is the oldest, most frequently sung, most translated, most memorized, most beloved song text in the Christian world today? An astute and surprising answer might be the Gloria, “Glory to God in the Highest.” Soon the Lenten fast will begin, and the Gloria, sung at the beginning of Sunday Mass, will be silenced. It is an heirloom from a treasury of hymns spun from the songs of praise on the lips of Mary, Elizabeth, and Zachary. We move in the prayer from the song of the angels at the first Christmas, to the praise of God, and to a final plea to Christ to continue and complete his work in us. For nearly 1500 years, the singing of the Gloria has been a sign of the festive quality of a particular Mass. From the beginning it was a song of the people, not of the choir or clergy. These last few Sundays of winter Ordinary Time allow us a chance to savor the hymn and give ourselves over to the chorus. How is the song of praise arising from your pew? If you claim the song as yours, its absence from Lent will be more striking, and its return at Easter will cheer your heart. —Rev. James Field, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

Esta semana recordamos a san Valentín, obispo y mártir. En EE.UU. se conmemora el amor de parejas, novios y esposos. Según la tradición, san Valentín, en el año 270, contradijo al emperador y casó a varias parejas después de que el emperador hubiese prohibido el matrimonio para mandar los hombres al ejército. Valentín fue encarcelado y allí se enamoró de la hija ciega del carcelero (en aquel tiempo los obispos y los sacerdotes se podían casar). El santo le dio la vista a la muchacha y se hicieron novios. Llegado el día de su martirio Valentín le dejó una carta de despedida con el carcelero. La firmó “De tu Valentín”. En algunos países latinoamericanos el 14 de febrero es la celebración del amor y la amistad. Los novios son importantes, pero la persona no puede vivir sólo con el amor de pareja. Los humanos estamos hechos para varios tipos de amor. Estamos hechos para el amor que nos trasciende a nosotros mismos. Este es el amor cristiano, el que no se limita a familia, amigos. El que es valiente, como lo significa Valentín, ama a todos aun a la persona que es diferente a uno. (San Valentín no está hoy día ni en el Santoral ni en el Misal Romano.) —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

COLLECTIONS February 7th 2021 – 5th Sunday in

Ordinary Time 1st Collection: $$77,,112277..3366 2nd Collection: $$337788..0000

Thank you for your generosity!

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Today: Archdiocesan Annual Appeal

Next Week: Parish Athletic Program

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Suunnddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1144,, 22002211 6:30am: Julian & Paulina Perez, Renato

Marcellano † 8:30am: Jerry Jaurigue † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Salvador Mora & Francisca

Rodriguez † 1:00pm: Manuela Rivera †

MMoo nnddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1155,, 22002211 6:30am: Intention of: Peter John

Kazavis 8:00am: Julio Sosa & Tina Sosa †, Terry Adion †, Alfredo Sanchez †, Yolanda Fernandez †, Maria Fe Piol †, Thanksgiving: Eddie Hitiyise, Thanksgiving: Vince Brogan (100th

Birthday)

TTuueessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1166,, 22002211 6:30am: Felix & Ricardina Chan † 8:00am: Teresita Vito †

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1177,, 22002211 6:30am: Thanksgiving: Pedroza Family 8:00am: Thanksgiving: Padilla Family 11:00am: Alfredo Sanchez † 5:30pm: Thanksgiving: Vasquez Family 7:30pm: Onesimo Pedroza & Teresa de

la Mercedes Campos †

TThhuurrssddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1188,, 22002211 6:30am: Jesus de Maria Padilla &

Josefina Campos † 8:00am: Theresa Huynh †

FFrr iiddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1199,, 22002211

6:30am: Alfredo Pedroza-Campos † 8:00am: Sergio Fernando Santana †

SSaattuurrdd aayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 2200,, 22002211 8:00am: Josefina Valdivia-Campos † 5:30pm: Thanksgiving: Jose-Edson R.

Naval

Suunnddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 22 11,, 22002211 6:30am: Thanksgiving: Courtney

Rosboro 8:30am: Thanksgiving: Melissa Guillory 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Thanksgiving: Familia Garcia 1:00pm: Estela Larainga del Cid †

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time;

World Marriage Day; Valentine’s Day

Monday: Presidents’ Day Tuesday: Mardi Gras;

Shrove Tuesday Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence; Almsgiving Friday: Abstinence

Gracious God, today begins a period of inner reflection and examination. The days stretch before me and invite me inward to that silent, holy space that holds your Spirit. This special time beckons me to see my life through Christ's eyes and the truth and reality of your love incarnate. Give me the grace to enter the space of these days with anticipation of our meeting. And, when I open my soul to your presence, let your loving kindness flow over me and seep into the pockets of my heart. I ask this for the sake of your love. Amen. (source: catholic.org)

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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.

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You were a man of suffering acquainted with grief, loved and despised in equal measure. You understand humanity, know our failings, love us despite the people that we are. When we, like Peter, deny you by word or action, forgive us. When we, like Judas, are tempted to follow a different path, forgive us. When we, like those in the crowd allow you to be crucified, forgive us. Bring us to the foot of the Cross to stand next to the one who, looking into your eyes declared 'Surely this is the Son of God'. Amen. (source: catholic.org)

LENTEN PRAYER

Epiphany Parish News

AASSHH WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY 22002211 We have all had a year filled with different ways of living and praying. As we mark the beginning of Lent, we once again need to adapt our practices to preserve the health of all worshippers, while following the ancient traditions of the Church. Therefore, this year, instead of tracing a cross of ashes on the forehead, ashes will be distributed by the ancient custom of sprinkling over the crown of the head. This practice is used extensively in Europe and the Holy See has mandated it be used throughout the world this year. After the homily, the priest will bless the ashes as usual and recite the invocation over everyone. With masks on, each worshipper will come forward in a line. When you reach the minister, please bow your head slightly and the minister will sprinkle ashes onto the crown of your head. Note that neither the minister nor the receiver says anything. Once you have received ashes, you can return to your seat. The Archbishop of San Francisco has asked that other than the regularly scheduled daily Mass of the parish, parishes have Liturgies of the Word in order to distribute ashes. This is again a health and safety issue, and completely allowed for by the Rite and the Vatican.

FFEEAASSTT OOFF FFAAIITTHH The Gloria (2)

The Gloria is a rejoicing prayer, an exclamation of praise. It begins with the song of the angels at the announcement of the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:14), a heavenly burst of praise for God’s loving action in the world. But in the Gloria, the song goes on, leaping, as it were, from height to height, with every kind of praise, blessing, adoration, glory, and thanksgiving. We begin by thanking and praising God the Father; then we turn our gaze to Christ, the Lamb of God. The paschal mystery of Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection is found here, at the heart of this prayer, which descends to the depths with Christ, but then rises with him to the heavens, where he is seated at the Father’s right hand. The Gloria ends with a series of acclamations to Christ, emphasizing over and over that he “alone” is the Holy One, the Lord, the Most High, truly God, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Our prayer of praise ends where it began, in the “glory of God the Father.” The Gloria, with its arc leading us from the glory of God to the suffering of Christ and again to glory, is the pattern of the Mass itself. At the center of all our prayer is the sacrificial love of Christ. —Corinna Laughlin, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

CCOOMMPPAASSSSIIOONN AANNDD GGEENNEERROOSSIITTYY Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. — George Washington

HHOOLLYY UUNNIIOONN The union of man and wife is from God. —St. Augustine

22002200 TTAAXX SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTTSS The parish office has mailed out the financial statements of contributions to the parish for your income tax reports. Please be advised that statements mailed out are to those who have contributed $250 or more. Thank you for your generous support of our parish!

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This year Ash Wednesday will be on Wednesday February 17th Masses will be at 6:30am, 8:00am, 11:00am, 5:30pm and 7:30pm (Spanish). Abstinence and fasting are to be observed. Lenten Regulations: ABSTINENCE: All who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays during Lent. FASTING: All those who are 18 and older, until their 59th birthday, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Only one full meal is allowed on days of fast. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together, they should not equal a full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. The obligation does not apply to those whose health or ability to work would be seriously affected. People in doubt about fasting or abstinence should consult a parish priest.

BBAAPPTTIISSMMSS Please be aware that Baptisms are not scheduled during Lent. Baptisms will resume after Easter on Sunday, April 11th 2021.

Notícías de Epífanía

MMIIÉÉRRCCOOLLEESS DDEE CCEENNIIZZAA 22002211 Todos hemos tenido un año lleno de diferentes formas de vivir y orar. Al marcar el comienzo de la Cuaresma, una vez más necesitamos adaptar nuestras prácticas para preservar la salud de todos los fieles, mientras seguimos las antiguas tradiciones de la Iglesia. Por eso, este año, en lugar de trazar una cruz de cenizas en la frente, las cenizas se distribuirán por la antigua costumbre de espolvorear sobre la coronilla de la cabeza. Esta práctica se utiliza ampliamente en Europa y la Santa Sede ha ordenado que se utilice en todo el mundo este año. Después de la homilía, el sacerdote bendecirá las cenizas como de costumbre y recitará la invocación sobre todos. Con máscaras puestas, cada adorador se presentará en una fila. Cuando llegue al ministro, incline levemente la cabeza y el ministro espolvoreá cenizas sobre la coronilla de su cabeza. Tenga en cuenta que ni el ministro ni el receptor dicen nada. Cuando haya recibido las cenizas, puede regresar a su asiento. El Arzobispo de San Francisco ha pedido que, además de la Misa diaria programada regularmente de la parroquia, las parroquias tengan Liturgias de la Palabra para distribuir las cenizas. Este es nuevamente un problema de salud y seguridad, y completamente permitido por el Rito y el Vaticano.

FFIIEESSTTAA DDEE LLAA FFEE Estar de pie en la liturgia

Esta es quizá una de las posturas más significativas en cuanto que nos remite directamente a la libertad gloriosa de los hijos e hijas de Dios mediante el sacramento del Bautismo. Son los hombres y mujeres libres quienes están de pie; es la Iglesia peregrina, que camina por este mundo y va de camino al Padre, a su principio y fin; es el pueblo sacerdotal, que como comunidad sacerdotal permanece de pie en su oración; es el pueblo de Dios que ofrece un sacrificio de alabanza y que por ello está de pie, dispuesto no sólo a celebrar esa Nueva Alianza, sino a permanecer de pie. En última instancia, estar de pie, es signo de resurrección, por ello es que ya no somos esclavos, sino libres. Es así que por medio del Bautismo nos hacemos compañeros de un Reino que prescinde de las armas y la violencia y que como elemento principal tiene la proclamación de la Buena Nueva. Por la misma razón, confesamos nuestras culpas de pie, para que Dios nos reivindique en el perdón; cantamos el himno del Gloria, proclamamos el Credo, presentamos nuestras ofrendas, oramos el Padrenuestro, comulgamos y recibimos la bendición. Somos el pueblo de Dios. —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

CCOOMMPPAASSIIÓÓNN YY GGEENNEERROOSSIIDDAADD Que tu corazón se compadezca de las desgracias y angustias de todos y que tu mano dé en proporción a tu riqueza. —George Washington

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La unión del hombre y la mujer viene de Dios. —San Agustín

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La oficina de la parroquia ha enviado por correo las declaraciones financieros de contribuciones a la parroquia para sus informes de impuestos. Tenga en cuenta que los estados de cuenta enviados por correo son para aquellos que han contribuido $250 o más. ¡Gracias por su generoso apoyo a nuestra parroquia!

MMIIÉÉRRCCOOLLEESS DDEE CCEENNIIZZAA El Miércoles de Ceniza será el 17 de febrero. Tendremos la misa en español a las 7:30pm y en inglés a las 6:30am, 8:00am, 11:00am y 5:30pm. Es un día de ayuno y abstinencia. Regulaciones de Cuaresma: ABSTINENCIA: Todos los mayores de 14 años deben de abstenerse de comer carne durante los viernes en Cuaresma. AYUNO: Todas las personas entre las edades de 18 y 59 años deben de ayunar el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo. En esos días puede consumir una sola comida completa o dos comidas pequeñas que representen a la comida completa; y que nutran nuestras necesidades. Comer entre comidas no esta permitido pero si puede consumir líquidos. Estas regulaciones no se aplican a las personas cuyo estado de salud o su trabajo les impida cumplirlas. Comuníquese con uno de los sacerdotes de la parroquia si tiene alguna pregunta acerca del ayuno o abstinencia.

BBAAUUTTIISSMMOOSS Tenga en cuenta que los bautismos no están programados durante la Cuaresma. Los bautismos se reanudarán después de Pascua el domingo 11 de abril 2021.

TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). PPssaallmm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — Do everything for the glory of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1). GGoossppeell — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). 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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Annie Abellana, Filemon Alfonso, Richie Anduha, Gabriel Aviles, Luis Aviles, Michael Aviles,

Yolanda Borgzinner, Kay Castle, Linda Cheng, Regina Connors, Daniel Copenhaver, Marie Dorgan,

Soledad Francisco, Imelda Guba, Mario & Petra Laguatan, Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Margarita Murguia, Ed Nasra,

Jose-Edson Naval, Robert Neri, Magdaleno Padilla, Ron Redmond, Mercedes Sanchez, 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

Pleasehelpustokeepourprayerlistcurrent.WewillkeepallrequestsonourprayerlistforONEMONTHunless

notifiedtokeepthemonlonger.

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Louis Anthony Costa, Jr., Leonidas Guadamuz, Jerry Jaurigue, Filomeno Mayang, Richard Montijo,

Ramon Rodriguez, Mary Ann Ruggiero And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25

Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15

Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32

Sunday Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

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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.