Church of the Epiphany

The Epiphany of the Lord La Epifanía del Señor

Iglesia de la Epifanía

Parish Information/Información Parroquial. 827 Vienna Street – San Francisco, CA 94112

WWW.EpiphanySF.COM

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 com-passion without distinction of age, gender, race or culture. Epiphany seeks to be a caring and loving community ever-

growing in faith formation.

Telephone Numbers: Office/Oficina: (415) 333-7630 Office/Oficina Fax: (415) 333-1803 School/Escuela: (415) 337-4030

Please call the Parish Office for all other information.

Por favor llame la Oficina Parroquial para información.

Daily Masses/Misas Diarias: 6:30am & 8:00am

Saturday Masses/Misas los Sábados:

8:00am & 5:30pm

Sunday Masses/Misas los Domingos: 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish/Español),

1:00pm, and 5:30pm.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Exposición del Santísimo: First Fridays/Primer viernes: 8:30am-5:00pm.

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

Perpetuo Socorro: Wednesdays/Miércoles: 7:45am

Parish Staff / Personal Parroquial Extensions at (415) 333-7630

Pastor / Párroco Rev. Eugene Tungol ext:18

Parochial Vicar /Vicario Parroquial Rev. Shoury Pudota ext:16

In Residence Rev. Rolando Caverte ext: 26

Deacons / Diáconos Deacon Ding Viray

Deacon Ramon Zamora

Elementary School / Escuela

Principal / Director Diane Elkins

School of Religion / Catecismo

Principal / Director Loy Bañez ext: 15

Director of Music /Director de Música

Mario Balestrieri Office Support Staff / Secretarias

Jenny Lopez ext: 10 MariaElena Herrera ext: 13 Church Sexton / Sacristán

Mark Ohlander

Meetings & Intentions ~ Reuniones & Intenciones

Sunday/Domingo, January 2: 6:30am People of the Parish 8 :30am Maria & Giovanni Lombardi 10:00am Feliciana Alcaraz 11:30am Ausencio Jara 1:00pm Frank Azzolino 5:30pm Ignazio Leotta

Monday/Lunes, January 3: 6:30am Domingo Diolula, Jr. 8:00am Community Mass:

Augustus Sabugo, Feni Buonamici.

Tuesday/Martes, January 4:

6:30am Felisa J. Victoria 8:00am Thanksgiving: Maria Socorro U. Javier Wednesday/Miércoles, January 5: 6:30am Mingo, Louisa & Joey Baciocco 8:00am Flora Lombardi

Thursday/Jueves, January 6:

6:30am Aida Kurrell 8:00am Thelma Viray

Friday/Viernes, January 7:

6:30am Intention: Julie 8:00am Juliana Anulacion

Saturday/Sábado, January 8: 8:00am Eduardo Bautista 5:30pm Mary Bottarini

Sunday/Domingo, January 9: 6:30am Teofilo C. Evangelista, Sr. 8 :30am Lorenzo & Julia Valdez & Family 10:00am Artemio Leonardo 11:30am Antonio Jara 1:00pm Thanksgiving: Carmelita Reyes(b) 5:30pm People of the Parish

Michael & Mia Abellana, Rafael Acevedes, Raquel Aguila,

Eleazar Alarcon, Jr. Gladys Amigo, Marie Ariaza, Mary Armanino,

Amelia Bañez, Brady Burns, Allyson & Arnold Artes,

Guadalupe Armaz, Chris Asrceno-Campos, Agnes Cataldo, Sister Eileen Canelo,

Sergio Canjura, Nathan Carzon, Kerri Camargo, Lupita Carranza,

Aida Ceron, Johnny Cordova, Ted & Olga Conway, Rodolfo Corpuz,

Felizardo Cordero, Alethea Cruz, Fred de Leon, Abdon David,

Javier Delgadillo, Jennifer Diaz, Matthew Elkins, Josephin Esquer,

Rose Fazio, Faustino Gallentes, Viannette Garcia, Marivic Garcia, Donna

Genner, Dennis Gillikin, Narcisa Gonzales, Mary Guillory,

Mary Isola, Junice Jingles, Gavin Meja–Jensen, Maria M. Lang,

Rowena Lapus, Joe Lawrence, Petra Laguatan, Mariette Lee, Eduardo Leiva, Diana Leung, Rena Maciél, Raul Menjivar, Maureen & Mark McKenzie

Consuelo Morante, Salvador Moreno, Lee Nephew, Daniel Nochols,

Lena Neubecker, Hector Ochoa, Carmen Oropeza, Rossana Pasin,

Angie Peters, Benjamin Perez, Betty Puso, Christopher Ramirez, Remedios Ramos,

Terry Robinson, Delia Romo, Manuel & Roberto Rozario,

David Ruport, Vicente G. Rubio, Alfredo Sanchez, Marjorie Sands,

John Savona, Bernadette Sim, Dora Simeon, Norman Siri,

Joe Stephens , Matthew Taylor, George Tolentino, Conrado, Sr.,

Victorina, Ricardo, Rolando, Conrado, Jr., and Armando Uy,

Yolanda Ty, Marcelina Vibat, Juliet Viray, Sharon Whitright.

Porfirio Paet Jesus De la Paz Kathleem Stella

Virginia Samaduroff

Sunday/Domingo, January 2: 10:00am SMJ Latino Youth Group 11:00am RH New RCIA 7:00pm DR English AA

Tuesday/Martes, January 4: 11:00am OKH Holy Rosary Sodality 5:00pm RH SOUL: Youth Group 7:00pm CH Spanish Choir

Wednesday/Miércoles, January 5: 3:30pm OKH School 7:00pm OKH Grupo Progreso

Friday/Viernes, January 7: 3:30pm OKH & CAF Parish Set-up 6:30pm RH Outreach Commission 7:00pm 7W Spanish Baptismal Preparation Class

Saturday/Sábado, January 8: 9:30am CH Faith Formation 9:30am 7E & 7W Confirmation 11:15am OKH Teachers’ Meeting

4:00pm CH Confessions

5:30pm Feast of the Epiphany: Opening Centennial

Celebration! Reception will follow in

the Cafeteria. Pray for the Dead:

Oremos por los Difuntos:

Pray for the Sick: Oremos por los enfermos:

Meetings/Reuniones: Intentions/Intenciones:

Sunday/Domingo, January 9: 10:00am SMJ Latino Youth Group 11:00am RH New RCIA 2:30pm CAF School Open House 7:00pm DR English AA

Monday/Lunes, January 3: 5:30pm RH Legion of Mary 7:30pm OKH Grupo Progreso

Thursday/Jueves, January 6: 11:00am CH SCHOOL: Mass 5:00pm CAF Parish & School Staff 6:00pm OKH Grupo de Oracion 6:30pm CRY Epiphany of the Lord 7:00pm 7E Choir 7:30pm DR English AA

GOSPEL: Matthew 2:1-12 Today we celebrate the showing forth (Epiphany) of Jesus to the nations beyond Israel. When astrolo-gers, or magi, from the East saw a new star appear in the sky, they accepted it as a sign that a great leader had been born. Without knowing where the star would lead them or what they would find, the magi set out bearing gifts. Their faith and courage were rewarded when God revealed to them his own Son. 1.) On our faith journeys, we, too, have to remain alert for the signs through which Jesus reveals his presence to us. His "stars" are all around us-- in the beauty of creation, in the Church, in the arts and sci-ences, in the uniqueness of each person. How will you be alert to the "stars" around you? How can you let Jesus shine through you?

EVANGELIO: Mateo 2:1-12 Hoy celebramos la Epifanía de Jesús a otras na-ciones además de Israel. Cuando los astrólogos, los magos, del este vieron la estrella aparecer en el cie-lo, ellos la aceptaron como una señal de que un gran líder había nacido. Sin saber donde la estrella los guiaría o que encontrarían, los magos salieron llevan-do sus regalos. Su fe y valor fue recompensado cuando Dios les reveló a su propio Hijo. 1.) En nuestro peregrinaje en la fe, también tenemos que estar alerta a las señales, en la hermosa crea-ción, en la Iglesia, en las artes y las ciencias, en las particularidades de cada persona. ¿Cómo estarás alerta a las estrellas a tu alrededor? ¿Cómo vas a dejar que Jesús brille a través de ti?

Reflections ~ Reflexiones

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Próximos Eventos: Queridos Feligreses:

Por favor APAGUE su celular antes del entrar a la iglesia. ¡Gracias!

Celebración de nuestro centenario: “Guiados por la estrella Epifanía: Mas

allá de los 100 años!” Parece mentira que nuestra parroquia esté por celebrar 100 años en el año 2011. Desde hace varios meses un comité ha estado preparando las celebraciones que comenzarán el próximo sábado 8 de enero y culminarán el sábado 19 de noviembre del 2011. Marquen sus calendarios para la Misa de Apertura de nuestro centenario el 8 de enero a las 5:30PM. Por favor com-partan esta información con sus familiares y amigos. Es una oportunidad para cele-brar juntos este histórico acontecimiento. La Comisión de la Vida Espiritual los invita a participar en la Procesión de Banderas de la misa que se celebrará para dar inicio a las festividades por el centenario de nuestra parroquia. Está se llevará a cabo el sábado 8 de enero a las 5:30PM. Necesita-mos 32 personas que puedan portar las ban-deras en la procesión. Si usted está interesa-do debe de asistir al ensayo mandatorio este miércoles 5 de enero a las 7:00PM en la igle-sia. Para más información o para inscribirse comuníquese con :Mario al (415) 333-1767.

Organista en Concierto: El domingo 16 de enero a las 5:00pm, nuestro Director de Música—Mario Bales-trieri tendrá un concierto en la Catedral de ‘Chirst the Light’ en Oakland (2121 Harri-son Street por Lake Merritt). Todos están invitados. Felicidades Mario! Estado de Cuenta de Donaciones:

El estado de cuenta de las donaciones para los impuestos del 2010, se enviarán por correo a más tardar el Sábado 29 de Enero. Si tiene alguna pregunta o se ha cambiado de dirección, por favor comuníquese con María Elena en la Oficina Parroquial (415) 333-7630 ext.13, para que su estado de cuenta le llegue en un tiempo prudencial.

Anuncios: Exposición del Santí simo Sacramento: El Santísimo Sacramento estará expuesto el viernes 7 de enero de las 8:30am-5:00pm, en la Sacristía de los Acólitos, al lado derecho del altar.

Gracias!:

Les queremos agradecer a todos los quie-nes nos ayudaron hacer esta Navidad tan maravillosa. Todos los que donaron al Árbol de Navidad, los que donaron plan-tas, todos nuestros Lectores y Ministros Eucarísticos, todos los que participaron y asistieron a la Novena Parroquial, los ayu-daron decorar y limpiar la iglesia, todos los que dieron una donación para Navidad y a todos los que hemos olvidado. Epifanía esta muy agradecida y bendecida de tener amigos como usted. ¡Gracias y que Dios les llene el Año Nuevo con paz, buena salud y amor!

La Escuela de la Epifania: La Escuela de la Epifanía tendrá un Open House el Domingo, 23 de Enero a las 2:00pm en la cafetería de la escuela. Ven-ga a conocer a nuestros maestros, estu-diantes, administradores, y padres de fami-lia y conocerán sobre nuestro programa. Recibirán un paquete con la aplicación y instrucciones para el próximo ano escolar 2011-2012. Venga y disfrute de una tarde agradable y participe en una rifa.

Non-Discrimination Policy La Escuela de la Epifanía, recordando nues-tra misión de ser testigos de el amor de Cris-to para todos, admite a todo estudiante de cualquier raza, color, nacionalidad, o origen étnico. Todos los estudiantes tienen el dere-cho y privilegio de programas y actividades que la Escuela de la Epifanía ofrece. La Escuela de la Epifanía no discrimina basado en raza, color, y nacionalidad y/o origen étnico, edad, genero, o incapacidad para ad-ministrar pólizas educacionales, pólizas para ingresar a la escuela, ayuda financiera, y programas atléticos y otros programas pro-porcionado por la escuela.

Segunda Colectas: HOY DÍA: Escuela Parroquial. PRÓXIMA SEMANA: Apelación Anual del Arzobispo.

Para su Información: LUZ DEL MUNDO:

Se puede entender la Epifanía como una extensión de la Natividad del Señor que cele-bramos el 25 de diciembre. En la Navidad celebramos la venida de Jesús como el rey y Mesías tan esperado por el pueblo judío, y en la Epifanía celebramos la revelación de Jesús como el Salvador y la Luz de las naciones; es decir, de judíos, gentiles y de todos los pue-blos. La estrella brilla con tanto fulgor que atrae a los magos que vienen de países distantes para adorar a Jesús. No son judíos, y sin em-bargo se ven atraídos al que es la Luz del Mundo. La carta a los efesios revela que la Luz del Mundo era tanto para gentiles como para judíos, pues Cristo reúne a todos los pueblos en la luz de su amor. La lectura de Isaías también describe a diversos pueblos que vienen, pero esta vez les atrae la luz que emana del pueblo de Dios. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

FIESTA DE LA FE: Una acción comunitaria

En nuestra Iglesia católica hay espacio para todo. No obstante, cuando se trata de la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia, no hay espacio para la devoción personal, pues no es el momento, sino para la oración comunitaria. La Consti-tución sobre la Sagrada Liturgia nos recuerda que las acciones litúrgicas no son acciones privadas, sino celebraciones de toda la Igle-sia. Por esa misma razón, las acciones y ges-tos de la liturgia, pertenecen a la comunidad porque son la obra de la comunidad misma, animada y convocada por el Espíritu Santo; aun así, el Espíritu Santo no anula la indivi-dualidad de cada miembro de la asamblea, que participa no a título propio sino como parte activa de una comunidad de bautizados que se llama Iglesia y que, domingo a do-mingo se reúne para celebrar el Reino de Dios por adelantado, para alabar y dar gra-cias a Dios por habernos dado a Jesucristo; para celebrar la pasión, muerte y resurrec-ción de Cristo en comunión con toda la Igle-sia y con el ropaje de la cultura a la que se pertenece y en la cual se ha asumido el Evan-gelio. —Miguel Arias, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. .

Noticias de Epifanía

Epiphany Parish News

Coming Up Soon:

Dear Parishioners: Please turn your cell phones OFF

before entering the church.

Feast of the Epiphany “Guided by the Star. Epiphany 100 years

and Beyond.” It is hard to believe that our Parish is going to be 100 years old in 2011. A com-mittee has been working to prepare a great celebration that will be held from next Saturday, January 8th, 2011 and end on Saturday, November 19th, 2011. We ask that you mark your calendars for Saturday, January 8th, which will be the kick-off at the 5:30pm Mass. Please help us pass on this information to all your friends and family. This is a once in a lifetime oppor-tunity for many of us, so let’s celebrate together! The Spiritual Life Commis-sion invites you to be a flag bearer in the procession of flags as we gather to begin The Centennial Celebration of Church of the Epiphany, next Saturday evening, January 8th, at the 5:30 mass. We are in need of 32 flag bear-ers. Flag bearers must attend one rehearsal in order to participate. The rehearsal is on Wednesday, January 5th at 7:00pm in the church. Please contact

Mario Balestrieri (415) 333-1767.

Organist in Concert: On Sunday. January 16th at 5:00pm, our Director of Music—Mario Balestrieri will be performing masterworks for the organ at Christ the Light Cathedral (2121 Harri-son Street at Lake Merritt in Oakland). All are invited to attend.

Congratulations Mario!

Donation Statements: Your 2010 donation tax statements will be mailed out no later than Saturday, January 29th. Please contact Maria Elena at the church office (415) 333-7630 ext. 13 with any questions or if there has been a change in your mailing address so that we can be sure you receive your statement in a timely manner.

Announcements: Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament: There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, January 7th, from 8:30am-5:00pm. This will take place in the sacristy to the right of the altar.

Thank you:

We would like to thank everyone who helped make this Christmas so wonderful. Everyone from those who donated to the Giving Tree, donated for the plants to the homebound, all our Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers, everyone who attended and par-ticipated in our Parish Novena, those who helped decorate and clean the church, those who donated poinsettias for our al-tar, everyone who gave a Christmas dona-tion to the church and anyone else we missed. Epiphany is very grateful and blessed to have friends like you. Thank you and may God grant you peace, good health and love this coming New Year!

Epiphany School Open House:Epiphany School Open House:Epiphany School Open House:

There will be an Open House for prospec-tive families to learn about Epiphany School on Sunday, January 23rd, begin-ning at 2:00pm in the school cafeteria. Come meet the teachers, students, admini-stration, and parents and find out more about the school’s program. Applications will be available for the 2011-2012 school year. Come enjoy refreshments and par-ticipate in a raffle.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The School of the Epiphany, mindful of our mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at the School of the Epiphany. The School of the Epiphany does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

For Your Information: LIGHT OF THE WORLD:

Epiphany can be understood as an exten-sion of the Nativity of the Lord that we cele-brate on December 25. While at Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and Messiah of the Jewish peo-ple, on Epiphany we celebrate the revelation that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all na-tions—Jews, Gentiles, and all people. The star shines so brightly that it attracts magi who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the World. The letter to the Ephesians reveals that the Light of the World was for the Gentiles as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. The reading from Isaiah also describes a gathering of diverse peoples, but this time it is to the light that emanates from the people of God. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. FEAST OF FAITH: The Liturgy of Emmanuel: The assembly has gathered from near and far, on foot, by bus, by car, by subway, sin-gly and by twos and threes: single people, couples, families. Now that movement is ritualized and made visible in the liturgy’s entrance procession. We are not alone on this journey; Christ is with us. The procession is led by the cross, with the image of Christ upon it. Candles, signs of a living presence, are carried around the cross. Candles also accompany the Book of the Gospels, another sign of Emmanuel, God-with-us. The priest presider is likewise a sign of Christ’s presence in our assembly; he will act in persona Christi, in the person of Christ, who presides at every Eucharist. As the procession begins, we stand and sing together in our first act as a community. The joining of our voices begins to turn many into one. The songs we sing range from ancient chants to contemporary hymns, but they have the same purpose, to foster our unity and turn our thoughts to the mysteries we gather to celebrate. We may feel that we can’t sing well, but “Christ always invites us to enter into song, to rise above our own preoccupations, and to give our entire selves to the hymn of his Paschal Sacrifice” (USCCB, Sing to the Lord, 14). —Corinna Laughlin, © Copyright, J. S.

Paluch Co. Second Collections:

TODAY: Parish School. NEXT WEEK: Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.