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Theywereoverjoyedatseeingthestar,andonenteringthehousetheysawthechildwith

Maryhismother.Theyprostratedthemselvesanddid

himhomage.Matthew2:10-11(NABRE)

DailyMasses/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

Adoration/Adoración:First Fridays/Primer viernes del mes

6:00pm-7:00pm

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:: JJoohhnn 1155::11––88

A family tree illustrates how a person belongs to a particular branch of the extended family of his or her ancestors. In this Gospel, Jesus speaks about himself as the vine and of us as the branches that belong on the vine. We are the fruitful branches that are "pruned" by the Father to produce good works in the world. Without the vine, the branches dry up and die. But when we live by the words Jesus has given us, we produce abundantly all that is good. 1.) What images from modern life do you think Jesus might use to illustrate how we belong to him? What evidence do we as families or as a parish give that we are branches of Jesus' vine? 2.) What good works do you most want your parish to produce abundantly? How can you help to make that happen?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: JJuuaann 1155::11--88 Un árbol genealógico nos muestra que pertenecemos a una rama específica de la familia extendida de nuestros antepasados. En este evangelio, Jesús habla sobre sí mismo como la vid y de nosotros como las ramas que pertenecen a esa vid. Somos las ramas que dan frutos y que están "amarradas" al Padre, que produce buenas obras en el mundo. Sin la vid, las ramas se secan y mueren. Pero cuando vivimos de acuerdo a la palabra que Jesús nos ha dado, producimos abundantes y buenos frutos. 1.) ¿Qué imágenes de la vida moderna crees que Jesús podría usar para ilustrar cómo pertenecer a él? ¿Qué pruebas damos, como familia o parroquia, que muestren que somos ramas de la vid de Jesús? 2.) ¿Qué buenas obras quieres que tu parroquia produzca abundantemente? ¿Cómo puedes ayudar a que eso suceda?

Treasures from our Traditions ~ Tradiciones de nuestra Fe The season of First Communions is here, and invitations pour in as the new communicants, mostly seven years old, gather extended families for their first reception of the Eucharist. Recently, the celebrations are often on Sundays, in the regular gatherings of the faith community. There, it becomes clear that First Communion is meant to initiate a regular pattern of reception, and that there is to be a second, third, hundredth, thousandth celebration. Eastern Catholics and Orthodox children follow a different plan, since they are given a taste of the consecrated wine at their baptism as infants. We Western Christians delay until “the age of reason,” but many years ago, Communion was not for children at all. Twelve to fourteen was the typical time for Roman Catholics to receive for the first time, and in those days this was a transition into the adult world of work and marriage. The custom did not begin to shift to childhood until reforms set in place by Pope St. Pius X began to take hold in the 1920s. If you are going to a First Communion, you can give thanks that the table of the Lord is today open so much more lavishly than before. —Rev. James Field, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

El día 15 de mayo los campesinos de Ichocán, Perú adornan sus yugos, y las puertas de sus casas con el fruto de sus cosechas en honor a San Isidro Labrador. Muchos países Latinoamericanos celebran esta fiesta. En un continente donde la agricultura es tan importante no hay que sorprenderse de la importancia de este santo español del siglo XII. Además San Isidro se parece a mucha gente de Latinoamérica: es de padres campesinos, de familia pobre y religiosa, no fue a la escuela, quedó huérfano y se empleó como peón de campo, ayudando en la agricultura. Se casó con María la cual también llego a ser Santa. Tuvieron un hijo. Los tres fueron reconocidos como piadosos y generosos. Gracias a Dios, la santidad se encuentra en todo tipo de persona. Los casados y padres y madres de familia también llegan a ser santos. Después de su muerte en 1130 se descubrió que su cuerpo estaba milagrosamente incorrupto. En 1622 el Papa canonizó a este humilde campesino junto con algunos grandes religiosos como Santa Teresa, San Ignacio, y San Francisco Javier. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

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Suunnddaayy,, MMaayy 22,, 22002211 6:30am: Epigenia Ypon † 8:30am: Michael Murphy † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Encarnacion &

Isabel Sanchez † 1:00pm: Ludovico Cava † 5:30pm: Antonio Casuga † (Private)

MMoo nnddaayy,, MMaayy 33,, 22002211 6:30am: Intention for: Fe C. Evangelista 8:00am: Elena Naval †, John Espanol † Raymundo C. Diao †, All Souls in Purgatory †

TTuueessddaayy,, MM aayy 44,, 22002211 6:30am: Lloyd & Alma Wade, Cipriano Velasco & Satsuki Oishi † 8:00am: Thanksgiving: Jose-Edson R.

Naval

WWeeddnnee ssddaayy,, MM aayy 55 ,, 22002211 6:30am: Esperanza Tagle † 8:00am: Rommie Chavez †

TThhuurrssddaayy,, MM aayy 66,, 22002211 6:30am: Loreto Bello † 8:00am: Edgar Tolosa †

FFrr iiddaayy,, MMaayy 77,, 2200 2211

6:30am: Carmine & Filomena Vicino † 8:00am: Margaret Mary Smith †

SSaattuurrddaayy,, MMaayy 88,, 22002211 8:00pm: John Espanol † 5:30pm: Enriqueta Cu †

Suunnddaayy,, MMaayy 99,, 22 002211 6:30am: Jessica Moriarty † 8:30am: Thanksgiving: Brian Cheng 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Lucrecia Murillo † 1:00pm: Thanksgiving: Joseph K. Hines

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Monday: Ss. Philip and James Wednesday: Cinco de Mayo Thursday: National Day of Prayer Friday: First Friday

Calendar / Calendario

YOUR SUPPORT / TU APOYO

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.

PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

SSuunnddaayy,, MMaayy 99,, 22002211 2:30pm: CH English Baptisms

COLLECTIONS April 25th 2021 – 4th Sunday of Easter 1st Collection: $$77,,775511..7766 2nd Collection: $$11,,117777..0000

Thank you for your generosity!

SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss:: Today: Parish School Next Week: Archdiocesan Annual

Appeal

SSuunnddaayy,, MMaayy 22,, 22002211 2:30pm: CH English Baptisms

O most august and Blessed Virgin Mary! Holy Mother of God!

Glorious Queen of heaven and earth! Powerful protectress of those who love thee, and unfailing advocate of all who invoke thee!

Look down, we beseech thee, from thy throne of glory, on thy devoted children: Accept the solemn offering we present thee of this month especially dedicated to thee, and receive our ardent, humble desire, that by our fervent love we may worthily honor thee, who next to God, art deserving of all honor. Receive us, O Mother of mercy, Among thy best beloved children; extend to us thy maternal tenderness and solicitude; obtain for us a place in the Heart of Jesus and a special share in the gifts of His grace. Oh, deign we beseech thee, to recognize our claims on thy protection, to watch over the spiritual and temporal interests of ourselves and of all who are dear to us; to infuse into our souls the spirit of Christ and to teach us thyself to become meek, humble, charitable, patient and submissive to the will of God. (Continued on next column)

FFrr iiddaayy,, MMaayy 77,, 22002211 6:00pm: CH Eucharistic Holy Hour

SSaattuurrddaayy,, MMaayy 88,, 22002211 11:00am: CH Epiphany School

Confirmations 1:00pm: CH Religious Education

Confirmations 4:00pm: CH Confessions

PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

(Continued) May our hearts burn with the love of thy divine Son, and of thee, His blessed Mother, not for a month alone, but for time and eternity; may we thirst and labor for the promotion of His glory and for thy greater veneration. Receive us, O Mary, thou refuge of sinners, Grant us a mother’s blessing and a mother’s care, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Epiphany Parish News

BBEEAARRIINNGG FFRRUUIITT Few of us, even when we meditate on the image of the vine and branches, stop to really think about how God “prunes” us. For some there is the danger of thinking that we are already producing fruit for the kingdom, in deed and truth as John says, perhaps raising a family, being active in our parish, and so on. But even those branches which are bearing fruit, the Gospel tells us, can be pruned to produce still more. Today Saul, freshly “pruned” by his conversion, arrives in Jerusalem and meets resistance. Since he had been persecuting Christians, this was only natural. But even after he is accepted and begins to bear fruit, he meets further adversity, and his letters are filled with many accounts of how his trials “pruned” him to produce greater fruit for the kingdom. Like him, as long as we remain in Christ we will continue to bear fruit and, when the will of the Father determines it is time to prune us, the strength of the true vine must enable us to endure it. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

FFIIRRSSTT FFRRIIDDAAYY HHOOLLYY HHOOUURR You are all welcome to spend an hour with our Lord in the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Friday, May 7th at 6:00pm inside the church.

FFEEAASSTT OOFF FFAAIITTHH The Homily

The ambo, or pulpit, is a special place—it is the place for God’s word. That is why it is not used for all the spoken words of the Mass, even important words like the collects and the blessing. The ambo is only used for the scripture readings, and for the homily and the prayer of the faithful. The homily is part of the Liturgy of the Word. It flows from the readings we have just heard, and helps us to understand the way in which God is speaking to us today. The homily is not a lecture, a catechism lesson, or a speech. It is more like an exhortation; it has an urgency about it, for it calls us to find ourselves in the scripture, to live the faith we profess, to see our world by the light of the Gospel. The homily, in itself a response to God’s word, demands a response from us. There are many styles of preaching and many ways to respond to the scriptures. But whether the homily is weak or strong, an open ear and an open heart can find in it an abundance of spiritual nourishment. —Corinna Laughlin, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

CCHHRRIISSTTIIAANNIITTYY Christianity is the spirit of Jesus Christ at work in the world. —Anonymous

HHOOLLIIEESSTT FFLLOOWWEERR Mary is the lily in God’s garden. —St. Bridget of Sweden

PPRRIIDDEE What better proof of your pride could you have given than to claim you were not proud? —St. John Climacus

SSMMAALLLL TTAASSKKSS Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe. —St. Thérèse of Liseux

MMEENNTTAALL HHEEAALLTTHH MMIINNIISSTTRRYY Did you know that Epiphany has a Mental Health Ministry? We are here to support you with your mental health challenges or those of family members. This is a ministry of prayer, listening, accompaniment (not professional treatment!) and assistance with finding resources. Please contact Kathy Fourre at 415-430-8225 for an appointment. You are not alone. Particularly in this difficult time, many people experience anxiety, depression, etc. The Mental Health Ministry is part of the Outreach Commission. Also, if you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Kathy Fourre (training is available).

Notícías de Epífanía

DDEENN FFRRUUTTOOSS Pocos de nosotros, incluso cuando meditamos sobre la imagen de la vid y los sarmientos, nos detenemos a pensar realmente acerca de cómo Dios nos “poda”. Para algunos, existe el peligro de pensar que ya estamos produciendo frutos para el reino, de verdad y con hechos como dice Juan, tal vez criando una familia, siendo activos en nuestra parroquia y así. Pero incluso aquellas ramas que están dando sus frutos, nos dice el Evangelio, se pueden podar para producir aún más. Hoy Saulo, recién “podado” por su conversión, llega a Jerusalén y encuentra resistencia. Ya que había estado persiguiendo a los cristianos, esto era natural. Pero incluso después de que lo aceptan y comienza a dar frutos, se encuentra con más adversidad, y sus cartas están llenas de muchos relatos de cómo sus pruebas eran “podas” para que produjera más frutos para el Reino. Al igual que él, siempre y cuando permanezcamos en Cristo, vamos a seguir dando frutos y, cuando la voluntad del Padre, determine que es hora de que nos pode, la fuerza de la vid verdadera deberá permitirnos soportarlo. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

PPRRIIMMEERR VVIIEERRNNEESS HHOORRAA SSAANNTTAA Todos son bienvenidos a pasar una hora con nuestro Señor en la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento este viernes 7 de mayo a las 6:00pm dentro de la iglesia.

FFIIEESSTTAA DDEE LLAA FFEE ¡Aleluya!

Aunque la asamblea está familiarizada con esa palabra, es bueno recordar el significado: ¡Alaben a Dios! ¡Gloria a Dios! Este vocablo de origen hebreo fue tomado por los cristianos y adaptado a su liturgia, para cantarse, precisamente antes de la proclamación del Evangelio. En su naturaleza más profunda, esta aclamación exige ser cantada, exige movimiento. Movimiento físico y ritual. Estamos sentados, hemos escuchado la promesa de Dios en el Antiguo Testamento, hemos escuchado los escritos apostólicos y, después del debido silencio, la asamblea canta a Dios una alabanza y se pone de pie, como pueblo libre que escuchará el mensaje de su Señor. Alaba a Dios no sólo porque es bueno, sino porque se nos ha dado en el Verbo, que es Cristo y Cristo sigue dándose en su palabra, que es el Evangelio. Este rito “en el cual la asamblea de los fieles recibe al Señor que está por hablar en el Evangelio, lo saluda y confiesa su fe con el canto” (IGMR, 62), constituye la cima de la Liturgia de la Palabra. Porque esto es una oración de alabanza, lo gritamos, lo aclamamos, lo cantamos. ¡Aleluya! ¡Gloria a Dios! ¡Gloria al Señor! ¡Aleluya! —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

CCRRIISSTTIIAANNIISSMMOO El cristianismo es el espíritu de Jesucristo obrando en el mundo. —Anónimo

TTAARREEAASS PPEEQQUUEEÑÑAASS Cada pequeña tarea de la vida cotidiana es parte de la armonía total del universo. —Santa Teresa de Lisieux

LLAA FFLLOORR MMÁÁSS SSAANNTTAA María es el lirio en el jardín de Dios. —Santa Brígida de Suecia

OORRGGUULLLLOO ¿Qué mejor prueba de tu orgullo es que hayas dicho que no eres orgulloso? —San Juan Climacus

MMIINNIISSTTEERRIIOO DDEE SSAALLUUDD MMEENNTTAALL ¿Sabías que Epifanía tiene un Ministerio de Salud Mental? Estamos aquí para ayudarlo con sus desafíos de salud mental o los de sus familiares. Este es un ministerio de oración, escucha, acompañamiento (¡no tratamiento profesional!) Y ayuda para encontrar recursos. Por favor contactar Kathy Fourre a 415-430-8225 para una cita. No estas solo. Particularmente en este momento difícil, muchas personas experimentan ansiedad, depresión, etc. El Ministerio de Salud Mental es parte de la Comisión de Alcance. Además, si desea ser voluntario para este ministerio, comuníquese con Kathy Fourre (entrenamiento está disponible).

TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — Barnabas reported to the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the way (Acts 9:26-31). PPssaallmm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — This is God’s commandment: that we may believe and love (1 John 3:18-24). GGoossppeell — I am the true vine; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit (John 15:1-8). 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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Kay Castle, Linda Cheng, Guillermo Collado, Regina Connors, Daniel Copenhaver, Francisca Labarro,

Mario & Petra Laguatan, Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Marie Llamas, Wanda Locsin, Benildo Milliare, Elle Mora,

Ed Nasra, Jose-Edson Naval, Robert Neri, George Sanguinetti, Shirley Simpliciano, 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

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Narcisa DeGuzman, James Dimitratos, Pablo Santana And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14

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 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11

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 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19

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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.

Church of the Epiphany 827 Vienna St. San Francisco, CA 94112 Bulletin Number: 212600

Contact: Jesus Pedroza (415) 333-7630. Extension 13. jpedroza@epiphanysf.com Number of printed bulletins: 200