OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

: 6:30am & 8:00am 8:00am & 5:30pm 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-5:00pm Sundays 4-5pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions/ Oración a la Virgen del Perpetual Socorro

Wednesdays/Miércoles 7:45am

Registered parishioners are invited to have their children baptized at Church of the Epiphany. Parents and

Godparents must participate in our Baptismal Preparation program.

To 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.

This 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.

Please call the parish office

827 Vienna Street

San Francisco, CA 94112 Tel: 415-333-7630 Fax: 415-333-1803

www.EpiphanySF.com

Reflections ˜ Reflexiones Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

In this reading, Jesus teaches his disciples what they have gradually come to discover: He is indeed the Messiah. But he is a Messiah who must suffer and die. Peter found this hard to accept. For Peter, the Messiah would not, could not, suffer. Judging by human standards, not God's, Peter failed to accept God's will for the Messiah. Jesus assured all his disciples that they, too, must suffer: deny themselves, take up the cross, and follow him. 1.) Why do people reject other people? Have you ever been rejected for doing what was right or for "not going along with the crowd"? 2.) What "crosses" do you have to "take up" in your life right now? Will you ask Jesus to help you?

Evangelio: Marcos 8:27-35

En esta lectura, Jesús enseña a sus discípulos lo que gradualmente van a descubrir, que él es el Mesías. Pero él es un Mesías que tiene que sufrir y morir. Para Pedro fue difícil de aceptar. Para Pedro, el Mesías no podía sufrir. Juzgando como humano, no como Dios, Pedro falló en aceptar la voluntad de Dios para el Mesías. Jesús aseguró a sus discípulos que ellos también sufrirían, se negarían, tomarían la cruz y lo seguirían. 1.) ¿Por qué algunas personas rechazan a otras? ¿Has sido rechazado por hacer lo correcto o por "no ir con la corriente"? 2.) ¿Qué "cruces" tienes en tu vida? ¿Pedirás ayuda a Jesús?

Pastor s Message˜ Mensaje del Pa´rroco FAITH TO DEEDS

In today's second reading James compares dead faith with active faith. If we see people who are starving and cold, he says, a Christian does not just wish them well, but helps them. Mark and Isabel decided to apply this in their own family. Isabel said, "We go to Mass every Sunday, we pray together at home, and we do things in our

parish, but what else can we do to show people who have no job or home that Jesus loves them?" The children decided to save half of their pocket money and their parents would match the amount. At the end of a month they decided to help a shelter for homeless families trying to regain independence. The director thanked them and introduced them to some resident families. On the way home the younger son said, "They were really nice people. Can we go on helping them?" "Yes," said Isabel. "We've only just begun." Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Living Stewardship Now The family became regular volunteers at the shelter. They continued to donate money every month along with household and personal items for the families, and gave their time to do chores and make friends. Be a disciple and steward, and teach your children this way of life. Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

DE LA FE A LA ACCIÓN En la segunda lectura de hoy Santiago compara la fe

muerta y la fe viva y activa. Él dice que si nosotros los cristianos vemos personas con hambre y frío no podemos sólo desearles bien, sino ayudarles. Mark e Isabel decidieron aplicar esto en su propia familia. Isabel dijo: "Nosotros vamos a Misa todos los domingos, rezamos juntos en casa y hacemos

cosas en nuestra parroquia pero, ¿qué más podemos hacer para demostrarle a las personas desempleadas y sin un techo que Jesús las ama?" Sus hijos decidieron ahorrar la mitad del dinero que recibían semanalmente y sus padres igualarían la cantidad. Al final del mes decidieron ayudar a un albergue para familias que están tratando de recuperarse económicamente. Después de darles las gracias la directora les presentó a algunas de las familias residentes. De camino a casa el menor de los hijos dijo: "Son gente muy amable, ¿podemos seguir ayudándoles?" Isabel respondió; "Claro que sí; apenas acabamos de empezar". Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

Esta familia se convirtió en asiduos voluntarios del albergue. Continuaron donando dinero todos los meses así como otros artículos personales y domésticos para las familias residentes; además emplearon su tiempo para ayudar con quehaceres y hacer amistades allí. Sé discípulo y vive tu corresponsabilidad cristiana. Enseña a tus hijos esta manera de vivir. Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Special Thank You To All: Intentions/Intenciones: Meeting / Reuniones

Sunday, Septem ber 16, 20 18

6:30am: Marcelino & Leogarda Naval 8:30am: Sofia Panopio 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Ken Pence 1:00pm: Gregorio Evangelista 5:30pm: Renato Gregorio

Mo nday, Septem ber 17, 2018

6:30am: Dorothy Rosi 8:00am: Mr & Mrs. Pianko, Eddie Tolosa, Aurelia P. Guiang, Ellen McGarvey, Miraflor Daguio Thanksgiving: Jocelyn Silva Tuesday, September 18, 2018

6:30am: Silvio, Antonietta & Franco Torrano

8:00am: Theresa Huynh

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 6:30am: Vicente Gilbuena 8:00am: Sergio Fernando Santana

Thursda y, September 20, 2018

6:30am: Tony Omalin 8:00am: Remedios S. Ramos

Friday, Septem ber 21, 20 18

6:30am:Thanksgiving: Matea O. Benavides

8:00am: Benjamin, Sr. & Perlita Diao

Saturday, Septem ber 22, 2018

8:00am: Virgilia Adelantar Ramos 5:30pm: Bobby Fontan

Sunday, Septem ber 23, 2018

6:30am: Victor F. Vicerra 8:30am: Mario Demma 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Francisco Chang 1:00pm: Carlos Marquez 5:30pm: Renato Gregorio

Sunday, September 16 , 2018

8:30am: OKH Knights of Columbus 12:00pm CAF Grupo Hispano 2:00pm: OKH Epiph.Filipino Society 2:30pm: RH Year of Faith Comm. 6:30pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena 7:30pm: OKH English AA

Monday, September 17 , 2018

5:30pm: CH Confessions 6:00pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena 7:00pm: OKH Grupo Progreso

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

6:00pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena

6:30pm: OKH Knights of Columbus 6:30pm: RH Legion de María 7:00pm: CAF Movie Night

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

8:45am: RH Legion of Mary 6:00pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena 6:30pm: RH Social Responsibility 7:00pm: OKH Grupo Progreso 7:00pm: 7W Spanish Bible Study

Thursday, Sep tember 20, 2018

6:00pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena 6:30pm: RH Epiphany of the Lord 6:30pm: OKH Grupo de Oración 7:00pm: CVT English AA

Fr iday, September 2 1, 2018

6:00pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena 6:30pm: OKH Epiph. Youth Group

Saturday, S eptember 22, 2018

9:00am: OKH Legion of Mary 9:30am: SCH School of Religion 11:15am: CH English Baptisms 4:00pm: CH Confessions 6:30pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena

Sunday, September 23, 2018

8:30am: 7E Confirmation 1 Class 8:30am: 7W Confirmation 1 Class 8:30am: 8E Confirmation 2 Class 8:30am: 8W Confirmation 2 Class 11:00am: OKH RCIA 12:30pm: CAF Grupo Oración

Deacon Ocón Talk 2:00pm: RH FMCB 6:30pm: CH San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena 7:30pm: CAF San Lorenzo Ruiz Novena Reception 7:30pm: OKH English AA

Dear Parishioners, The Parish Office has received calls recently about the problems with the bell system. The truth is age has caught up with the system. The bells were not ringing at the correct times or playing the selected music. It has become clear that it has to be replaced. For the last month we have been testing a new computerized system to see what is needed to have the bells and music we have all become accustomed to, working again. The cost of the system is $10,000. I would like to acknowledge and give my heartfelt gratitude to our parishioners listed below who have already made their pledge/donations, raising $4,700 so far. If you are interested in joining them, please place your donation in an envelope marked “BELLS” and leave it at the Parish Office. Thank you in advance for all you do to make our Parish special. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Eugene D. Tungol, Pastor

Cris & Elsie Alanzalon Mr. & Mrs. Jacinto Arpilleda Roland & Josie Benson Alfonso & Evangeline DeJesus Fr. Cameron Faller Antonio & Lydia Honciano Anna Edelyn & Elena Naval Terry O’Neill Al & Luz Quijano Rick & Shirley Simpliciano

EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOURS

EVERY SUNDAY 4pm-5pm

INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER:

September 16th – For strengthening of faith of the youth and young adults of Epiphany Parish. September 23rd – For a greater respect and protection for the dignity of human life.

COLLECTIONS September 9

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Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

1st Collection: $$8,274.03 2nd Collection: $$1,674.21 Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collections: Today: Religious Education Program Next Week: Priest’s Retirement Fund

Epiphany Parish News

ATTENTION LECTORS On September 29th, from 1-4 pm at O’Keefe Hall, we will be having a lector workshop with Laura Bertone, the director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. This is a mandatory workshop for all current and new lectors to attend. If you are currently not a lector but would like to join this ministry, please contact Shirley Simpliciano at the parish office.

River Rock Casino Please join the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, September 22nd, for a fun time at River Rock Casino. Cost per person is $30 which includes a light breakfast and a snack. The bus leaves for the casino at 7:30am from Amazon in front of O’Keefe Hall. For reservations and/or information, please call Raul 415-316-6883 or Arnold Barreras 415-265-5225.

Liturgy of the Word for Children The 10:00AM (English) and 11:30AM (Spanish) Sunday Masses will again offer the Liturgy of the Word for children. This liturgy provides the opportunity for children ages 5 to 12, to hear the Mass readings in a more understandable form and an age appropriate reflection on the readings. There was some doubt that the 10:00AM (English) liturgy would continue due to the lack of children at Mass, and the reluctance of parents to encourage their children to attend. Also, there has been only one minister to conduct the liturgy for the past several years. If there is any parishioner who might be interested in helping out this ministry, please give your name and phone number/email to the parish office. It’s a spiritually rewarding experience.

SUMMER CATECHESIS SERIES Fr. Cameron Faller will continue the summer catechesis series on understanding other religions and belief systems and how they compare and contrast with Catholicism: •New Age Religious Practices (Sept. 25th) Join us on the above dates in the School Cafeteria at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Religious Education & Confirmation Program:

Enrollment for Faith Formation, First Communion and Confirmation programs will continue with late registration until September 30

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Please visit the parish office for more information and to pick up applications. • School of Religion (Grades 1

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First Day of Class: September 22, 9:30am in the classrooms. • Confirmation First Day of Class: September 23, 8:30am in the classrooms.

Hispanic School of Pastoral Leadership

You can still register to attend classes in Spanish for the School of Pastoral Leadership’ Fall semester. Please pick an information card available in the entrance of the church.

Spanish Bible Classes Classes with Fr. Jimenez continue every Wednesday at 7:00pm in Room 7W. Everyone is welcome.

IMITATE WITH CHRIST In the talks of the Fourth Sunday, Deacon Manuel Ocón, brings us closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ, helping us understand his Gospel of love and unity with God and with each other. Do not miss the talk on Sunday, September 23 after the 11:30am Mass in the cafeteria. Every one is invited to this SPANISH presentation.

Parish Website Pictures As we are in the process of building a new website for the parish, we will be using names/pictures that show the life of the parish. If you would like to submit any pictures of parish life for the website, send them to the Director of Technology at the parish. Some pictures may contain faces of people in it. If you prefer to not have your face on our new website, please send a note to the parish office with your picture, name and contact information.

SAN LORENZO RUIZ The Epiphany Filipino community invites all parishioners in sharing their culture and tradition of honoring San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino patron saint. San Lorenzo Ruiz was canonized by Pope John Paul II, and his feast day is September 28. A 9-day rosary novena will start on Saturday, September 15th, at 6:30pm in the church, and will continue on weekdays at 6:00pm and on weekends at 6:30pm. The event culminates with a special mass on Sunday, September 23rd, at 5:30pm; and a reception to follow immediately after in the school cafeteria. All are invited to bring their favorite food to share.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time;Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Robert Bellarmine; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Januarius Thursday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions Friday: St. Matthew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

PROPER POSTURE It is impossible for the Church to remain on its feet if it doesn’t get on its knees. —Anonymous

Notícías de Epífanía ATENCIÓN LECTORES

El 29 de septiembre, de 1 a 4pm en O'Keefe Hall, tendremos un taller de lectura con Laura Bertone, directora de la Oficina de Adoración de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco. Este es un taller obligatorio para todos los lectores actuales y nuevos para asistir. Si actualmente no es lector, pero le gustaría unirse a este ministerio, comuníquese con Shirley Simpliciano en la oficina de la parroquia.

River Rock Casino

Únase con los Caballeros de Colón el sábado, 22 de septiembre, por un momento divertido en River Rock Casino. El costo por persona es $30, que incluye un desayuno ligero y una botana. El autobús sale para el casino a las 7:30am de Amazon frente de O'Keefe Hall. Para reservaciones y / o información, por favor llame a Raul 415-316-6883 o Arnold Barreras 415-265-5225.

Liturgia de la Palabra para Niños Las misas de los domingos a las 10:00AM (inglés) y a las 11:30AM (español) ofrecerán nuevamente la Liturgia de la Palabra para. Esta liturgia brinda la oportunidad a niños de 5 a 12 años de escuchar la liturgia de la palabra de Dios de acuerdo a su edad y nivel de comprensión. Hubo algunas dudas de que la liturgia de las 10:00 a.m. (inglés) continuaría debido a la falta de niños en la misa y la renuencia de los padres a alentar a sus hijos a asistir. Además, solo ha habido un ministro para llevar a cabo la liturgia en los últimos años. Si hay algún feligrés que puedan estar interesado en ayudar a este ministerio, por favor deje su nombre y número de teléfono / correo electrónico en la oficina. Es una experiencia espiritualmente gratificante.

CLASES DE CATEQUESIS Padre Cameron Faller continuará el serie de catequesis de verano sobre la comprensión de otras religiones y sistemas de creencias y cómo se comparan y contrastan con el catolicismo: • Prácticas religiosas de la Nueva Era (25 de septiembre) Reunirse con nosotros en las fechas anteriores en la cafetería de la escuela a las 7:00pm. Se servirán refrescos.

Programa de Educación Religiosa y Confirmación:

La matrícula para los programas de la Formación de Fe, la Primera Comunión y de Confirmación continuarán con la inscripción fuera de plazo hasta el 30 de septiembre. Visite la oficina de la parroquia para obtener más información y recoger aplicaciones. • Escuela de Religión (Grados 1º-6º) Primer dia de clases: 22 de septiembre a las 9:30am en las aulas. • Confirmación Primer dia de clases: 23 de septiembre a las 8:30am en las aulas.

Escuela de Liderazgo Pastoral Aprenda más acerca de nuestra religión matriculándose en las clases de la Escuela de Liderazgo Pastoral de éste semestre. Por favor recoja una de las tarjetas de información que se encuentran a la entrada del templo.

Clases de Biblia en español Las clases con el Padre Jimenez continúan todos los miércoles a partir de las 7:00PM en el salón 7W al lado de la cafetería. Todos están invitados.

INTIMAR CON CRISTO En las charlas del Cuarto Domingo, el diácono Manuel Ocón, nos acerca a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, haciéndonos comprender su Evangelio de amor y unidad con Dios y con cada uno de nosotros. No se pierda la charla del domingo 23 de septiembre después de la Misa de las 11:30am en la cafetería. Todos y cada uno de ustedes, están invitados.

Fotos de la Parroquia Mientras estamos en el proceso de construir un nuevo sitio web para la parroquia, usaremos nombres/ imágenes que muestran la vida de la parroquia. Si desea enviar fotos de la vida parroquial para el sitio web, envíelas al Director de Tecnología de la parroquia. Algunas imágenes pueden contener rostros de personas en ella. Si prefiere no tener su rostro en nuestro nuevo sitio web, envíe una nota a la oficina de la parroquia con su fotografía, nombre e información de contacto.

SAN LORENZO RUIZ La comunidad filipina de Epifanía les invita a todos los feligreses a compartir su cultura y tradición de honrar a San Lorenzo Ruiz, el primer santo patrón filipino. San Lorenzo Ruiz fue canonizado por el Papa Juan Pablo II, y su fiesta es el 28 de septiembre. Una novena de nueve días comenzará el sábado, 15 de septiembre a las 6:30pm en la iglesia, y continuará de lunes a viernes a las 6:00pm. y los fines de semana a las 6:30pm. El evento culmina con una misa especial el domingo 23 de septiembre a las 5:30pm; y una recepción sigue inmediatamente después en la cafetería de la escuela. Todos están invitados a traer su comida favorita para compartir.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo Catequético Lunes: San Roberto Belarmino; Yom Kipur (festividad judía conocida como Día del Perdón) comienza a la puesta del sol Miércoles: San Jenaro Jueves:Santos Andrés Kim Taegŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang y compañeros Viernes: San Mateo Sábado: Santa María Virgen

Today’s Readings: First Reading — The Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading — Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel — Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-35). 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.

Pray for the Sick: Oremos por los enfermos:

Gladys & Guillermo Amigo, Lydia Artuz, Romy Baldeviso,

Romeo Castaneda, Kay Castle, Felipe G. Chan, Regina Connors, Carlos Corea, Hermino Cu,

George Dabis, Anita De Castro, Lydia De Jesus, Ligaya De La Cruz, Olivia Habla-David, Rosa Ekern, Mathilda Enriquez, Luz Maria Garcia, Gracita Gilbert,

Margarita Gomez, Jonathan Gomez-Garcia, Lionel Gonzalez, Gina Hilderbrand, Aurora Jose,

Mario & Petra Laguatan, Marvine Lobato, Margie Lopez, Daniel Mejia, Rosa Isabel Melchor, Robert Neri,

Roberto Ortega, Jr., Maria Isabella Pruna, Noel S., George H. Sahourieh, Priscilla Sarinas,

Sebastian Tabulinar, Dante Tayag, Armando Uy, Conrado Uy, Jr., Rolando Uy, C.Villanova

Pray for the Deceased

Oremos por los Difuntos:Jovita C. Trance

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

Monday 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10

Tuesday 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17

Wednesday 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35

Thursday 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50

Friday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13

Saturday 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15

Sunday Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37

Readings For The Week:

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