827 Vienna St. San Francisco, CA 94112

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

www.epiphanysf.com

: 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

Reflections ˜ Reflexiones Gospel: Luke 9:51-62

Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. He is preparing himself to face suffering and death. He forgives the Samaritans who refuse to welcome him, showing his disciples how to behave toward their enemies. He then responds to three different people who want to follow him. Does he say, "Come with me and all will be well?" Not at all. Jesus tells them right up front that the cost of becoming his disciple is high. That cost may include giving up home, family, and means of income. 1.) How do you show you trust Jesus to lead you "straight ahead?" When are you tempted to "look back" (perhaps at your sins and failings) or to look around in a different direction? 2.) Who or what helps you to keep trusting Jesus? How can you show that you are "fit" for the reign of God?

Evangelio: Lucas 9:51-62 Jesús va camino a Jerusalén. Se está preparando para enfrentar el sufrimiento y la muerte. Perdona a la samaritana que se niega a ayudarle, mostrando así a sus discípulos como tienen que actuar con sus enemigos. Entonces responde a tres personas que quieren seguirle. Les dice Jesús, "Vengan conmigo y todo estará bien" No, Jesús les dice desde el principio que el precio de ser su discípulo es alto. Que puede incluir dejar el hogar, la familia y los ingresos. 1.) ¿Cómo muestras que confías en que Jesús te guía? ¿Cuándo intentas mirar hacia atrás (quizás a tus pecados y errores) o mirar alrededor en dirección opuesta? 2.) ¿Quién o qué te ayuda a mantener la confianza en Jesús? ¿Cómo puedes mostrar que eres bueno para el reino de Dios?

Pastor s Message˜ Mensaje del Pa´rroco MIXED MESSAGE

Words are funny things. Over time they can change meaning. Take diversity. It used to mean opposite, different. Humans reactions to difference range from suspicion to violence. As our world has shrunk we try to make diversity into a positive

thing. One Catholic parish, with many new Spanish and Vietnamese parishioners, described diversity in glowing terms in its mission statement. A parishioner commented that as actually practiced there, diversity still meant separate activities in worship, faith formation, community involvement, and giving. Some parishioners said to the pastor: "Those people don't give their fair share" (meaning money). Saint Paul calls this "biting and devouring one another" (Galatians 5:15). He reminds us that the greatest commandment is to love our neighbor as ourselves. That's a challenge when we find it difficult to get along with family and friends. But as Christ's disciples, everyone in our parish is a brother or sister in Christ. Everyone. No exceptions. Copyright (c) 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Living Stewardship Now Are other languages spoken in your parish? Try learning phrases so that you can greet and thank parishioners whose mother tongue is not English, or volunteer as a teacher for an English as a Second Language program. Copyright (c) 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

MENSAJE CONTRADICTORIO Las palabras son un tanto curiosas, pues, en el transcurso del tiempo, pueden cambiar de significado. Tomemos el ejemplo de la palabra diversidad, que originalmente significaba lo que es opuesto y diferente. Las reacciones humanas frente a las diferencias van desde la sospecha hasta la violencia. Mas, debido a que nuestro mundo se ha achicado, tratamos de hacer de la diversidad algo positivo. Una parroquia católica con muchos nuevos miembros hispanos y vietnamitas describió la diversidad en términos elogiosos al escribir su declaración de misión. Un parroquiano comentó que en la práctica la diversidad en la parroquia aun significaba actividades separadas en la liturgia, la formación de fe, los esfuerzos comunitarios y la colecta. Algunos de los parroquianos le dijeron al párroco: "Esa gente no da lo justo" (refiriéndose al dinero). San Pablo dice que estos parroquianos "se muerden y devoran mutuamente" (Gálatas 5:15). Él nos recuerda que el mandamiento más importante es amar al prójimo como a uno mismo. Eso nos presenta un reto cuando se nos hace difícil llevarnos bien con familiares y amigos. Pero, como discípulos de Cristo, todos y cada uno en nuestra parroquia son nuestros hermanos, nuestras hermanas en Cristo. Todos, sin excepción. Copyright (c) 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora ¿Se hablan otros idiomas en tu parroquia? Trata de aprender frases para que puedas saludar y mostrar agradecimiento a los parroquianos cuya lengua materna no es el inglés u ofrece tus servicios voluntarios en un programa para enseñar inglés como segunda lengua. Copyright (c) 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Intentions/Intenciones: Meeting / Reuniones

Sunday, June 30, 20 19

6:30am: Thanksgiving: Roger & Chit Crisologo 8:30am: Feliciano M. Zapanta, Jr. † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Pablo de Jesús Marin † 1:00pm: Vincent Soriano † 5:30pm: Maria Maroquin †

Mo nday, July 1 , 2019

6:30am: Paulina Perez † 8:00am: Julius Cesar Paranpan †, Lydia Manayan †, Mena Aleso Pasion †, Evangeline Zaratan †, Nicasio Quintana†

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

6:30am: People of the Parish 8:00am: People of the Parish

Wednesday, Ju ly 3, 2019 6:30am: People of the Parish 8:00am: Mario Nuti †

Thursday, Ju ly 4, 2019

6:30am: People of the Parish 8:00am: Refugio & Maria Aria †

Friday, July 5, 2019

6:30am: People of the Parish 8:00am: Vincenzo & Rosina Cava †

Saturday, July 6, 2019

8:00am: Nanette Ramos † 5:30pm: Benjamin Antonio †

Sunday, July 7, 2019

6:30am: Viriginia Gomez Avila † 8:30am: Rodolfo Salinda † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Jose Soto † 1:00pm: Thanksgiving: Lili Cu 5:30pm: Maurice Tolliday †

Sunday, June 30 , 2019

2:30pm: CH English Baptisms 4:00pm: CH Eucharistic Holy Hour 7:00pm: OKH English AA

Monday, July 1 , 2019

5:30pm: CH Confessions 7:00pm: 7W English Choir Practice

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

6:30pm: RH Legion de María 7:00pm: CAF Social Cultural

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

8:45am: RH Legion of Mary 7:00pm: OKH Grupo Progreso

Th ursday, July 4, 2019

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED NO MEETINGS

Friday, July 5, 2019

NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

Saturday, July 6, 2019

4:00pm: CH Confessions

Sunday, July 7, 2019

9:30am: OKH Spanish Baptismal Preparation Class 2:00pm: OKH Knights of Columbus 4:00pm: CH Eucharistic Holy Hour 7:00pm: CAF Young Adult Ministry of Epiphany

EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOURS

EVERY SUNDAY 4pm-5pm

INTENTIONS FOR JUNE/JULY: June 30

th – For an increase in

fruitfulness of the St. Vincent de Paul ministry of our parish. July 7

th – For an increase and

strengthening of vocations to marriage and family life.

COLLECTIONS June 23

rd The Most Holy Body

and Blood of Christ

1st Collection: $$9,434.35 2nd Collection: $$2,959.47 Thank you for your generosity!

Second Collections: Today: St. Vincent de Paul Next Week: Parish School

PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

As we prepare to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence this July 4th, let us take a few moments for silence and appreciation for all we have in our lives, and for those who came before us who fought so that we may live in an independent country. God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we need liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: https://www.cathdal.org/home/prayer-for-independence-day-july-4 (Prayer taken from the Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Revised Edition, copyright © 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved.)

Epiphany Parish News

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

Thank you for your generosity to last week’s collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC spread the Gospel message and connect millions of people with Christ, here in the United States and around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.

YOUNG ADULTS OF EPIPHANY All young adults are invited to join the Epiphany Young Adult Ministry for faith, food and fellowship on Sunday, July 7

th after the 5:30pm Mass in the

cafeteria. There will be food provided and videos to inspire discussion while getting a chance to get to know fellow young adults from the parish.

CELEBRATION FOR FR. EUGENE Everyone is invited on Saturday, July 13th, to celebrate with Fr. Eugene his 44th anniversary of ordination as a priest, 15 years of service at Epiphany, and his 70th birthday. There will be a thanksgiving Mass at 5:30pm followed by a reception in the school cafeteria. Come wish him well and congratulations.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Processions are life’s journey distilled. We move with companions, aware that Christ accompanies us, as we move to the altar for Communion or to the font for baptism, or carry a loved one to a place of rest. In Europe, the season of pilgrimage is beginning now, and tens of thousands of people are moving by foot on well-worn paths. Some take as long as six weeks to walk the last few hundred miles of the medieval pilgrimage route to the Shrine of St. James the Apostle in Compostella, in northern Spain. Those who make the journey by foot, hiking, or by bicycle, have a kind of passport stamped at villages and monasteries on the road. When they present this document at the cathedral, they are given the emblem of a pilgrim, the scallop shell of St. James. High over their heads at Mass, a huge botafumero twirls clouds of sweet incense through the cathedral. Cynics say it is to mask the odor of smelly feet. The pilgrims know better. Seeing through the clouds the happy faces of those they met along the road, they recognize a foretaste of the welcome into heaven, and the joy of meeting loved ones in the Kingdom of God. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

RADICAL TRANSFORMATION On this Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the readings describe anything but an ordinary time. They are disturbing and they leave us disturbed. The Old Testament reading recounts a young man’s radical break with the past to follow a new path. The Gospel describes how life as we know it is abruptly changed if we follow the call of Christ. The psalm and Paul assure us that such life-altering change is possible only because of the power of God’s love. We are presented with a stark choice. To love as God loves, we must leave our old lives behind. We must leave behind not just the bad, the selfish, and the evil but the ordinary, our daily work, and the important, our families, our lives. Loving as God loves requires a radical transformation, not a smooth transition. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION Regular enrollment for School of Religion (Faith Formation, First Communion and Confirmation) has begun. For more information please call the parish office.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 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.

VIRTUE It is certainly true that a popular government cannot flourish without virtue in the people. —Richard Henry Lee

FANTASY If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. —Thomas Jefferson

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Junípero Serra; Canada Day Wednesday: St. Thomas Thursday: Independence Day Friday: St. Elizabeth of Portugal; St. Anthony Zaccaria; First Friday Saturday: St. Maria Goretti; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

Notícías de Epífanía CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA DE LA

COMUNICACIÓN Muchas gracias port tu generosidad la semana pasada durante la colecta para la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación (CCC). Tu apoyo ayuda a la CCC a propagar el mensaje del Evangelio y a conectar a millones de personas con Cristo, aquí en Estados Unidos y alrededor del mundo. Si no alcanzaste a dar en la colecta, ¡aun lo puedes hacer! Visita www.usccb.org/nationalcollections y has click en “How to Give”, en el lado izquierdo.

JÓVENES ADULTOS EN iNGLÉS Invitamos a todos los jóvenes-adultos a una recepción especial para ustedes el domingo, 7 de julio después de la misa de las 5:30pm. Vengan a conocer más jóvenes de la parroquia, comer y ver videos que nos ayudarán a entablar conversación entre todos nosotros. ¡Los esperamos!

CELEBRACIÓN DE PADRE EUGENIO Todos están invitados el sábado, 13 de julio, para celebrar con el Padre Eugenio, su 44 años de ordenación sacerdotal, 15 años de su servicio en Epifanía y su cumpleaños de 70 años. Habrá una misa de acción de gracias a las 5:30pm seguida con una recepción en la cafetería de la escuela. Venga a desearle lo mejor y felicitaciones.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El último sábado de junio o el primero de julio en un ayuntamiento de Valcidacos, España, se pone en escena el Miserere escrito por Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-1870). Esta obra relata como un músico llega de noche a la Abadía de Fetero pidiendo posada. Los hermanos del monasterio lo invitaron a pasar la noche. Allí él les contó su vida pecaminosa y su deseo de encontrar un Miserere (Salmo 51) digno de expiar sus pecados ante Dios. Le contaron del Miserere del Monte que cantaban durante la noche los monjes difuntos de un Monasterio que había sido destruido siglos atrás. El músico afanado por encontrar su Miserere, corrió a la montaña donde escuchó aquel lamentoso y bello canto. Al regresar a la Abadía intentó escribir la música de aquel Miserere, pero lo único que logro fue volverse loco. Aquel pobre hombre murió sin reconocer que cada quien debe entonar a su manera su propio y pobre Miserere mei (piedad de mi). Dios no nos perdona por la belleza o la fuerza de nuestra confesión, sino por su amor y su misericordia. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

TRANSFORMACIÓN RADICAL En este Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, las lecturas describen todo menos un tiempo ordinario. Son inquietantes y nos dejan preocupados. La lectura del Antiguo Testamento cuenta acerca de un joven que rompió radicalmente con el pasado para seguir un nuevo camino. El Evangelio describe cómo repentinamente cambia la vida que conocemos si seguimos la llamada de Cristo. El Salmo y Pablo nos aseguran que ese cambio de vida es posible solo a causa del poder del amor de Dios. Se nos presenta una dura elección. Para amar como Dios ama, debemos dejar atrás a nuestras vidas antiguas. Debemos dejar atrás no solo lo malo, el egoísmo y el mal sino lo ordinario, nuestro trabajo diario y lo importante, nuestras familias, nuestras vidas. Amar con Dios ama requiere una transformación radical, no una transición tranquila. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ESCUELA DE RELIGION Inscripción para la Escuela de Religión (Formación de Fe, Primera Comunión y Confirmación) ha comenzado. Para más información llame a la oficina de la parroquia.

SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL ¿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.

VIRTUD Es cierto que un gobierno popular no puede prosperar sin la virtud en las personas. —Richard Henry Lee

FANTASÍA Si una nación espera ser ignorante y libre, en un estado civilizado, espera lo que nunca fue y nunca será. —Thomas Jefferson

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Junípero Serra; Día del Canadá Miércoles: Santo Tomás Jueves: Día de la Independencia Viernes: Santa Isabel de Portugal; San Antonio María Zacaría; Primer viernes Sábado: Santa María Goretti; Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado

Today’s Readings: First Reading — Elisha left and followed Elijah as his attendant (1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21). Psalm — You are my inheritance, O Lord (Psalm 16). Second Reading — Beware that you are not consumed by one another (Galatians 5:1, 13-18). Gospel — Go and proclaim the kingdom of God (Luke 9:51-62). 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:

Emmanuel Aquino, Luis Aviles, Angela Bastians, Philip & Betsy Mae Carrion, Kay Castle, Christina Cerda,

Felipe Chan, Linda Cheng, Regina Connors, Belinda Cruz, Edna Delani, Dominique Devenere, Tony Ebuen, Letty Escalona, Jose Fernandez, Nancy Fuentes,

Pia Galang, Carlos Garcia, Crystal Gonzalez, Luke Guzman, William Harranhan, Earl Hijirida,

Gina Hilderbrand, Michelle Ignacio, Nathaniel P. Jimenez, Fr. Labib Kopti, Mario & Petra Laguatan, Jimmy Lim,

Emilia Mabonta, Jane Mancina, Ernesto Medina, Marisol Meneses, Efren Millares, Jo-Anne Molina,

Margarita Munguia, Delia Muñoz, Jose-Edson Naval, Louis Neubecker, Robert Neri, Ronald Parmio, Maria Isabella M. Pauna, Carmen Pineda, Dalisay Rimando,

Delia Romo-Ramos, Nabeha Sahourieh, Sandra Egelda Sahourieh, Kimberly Schlemmer, Emil Silverio, Leah & Carla Solis, Teresita Solis,

Geograny Sosa, Josefina Suarez, Leonida Suarez, Dante Tayag, Alex Trebek, Joel D. Uchi,

Estela Rosario Ugalino, Armando Uy, Conrado Uy, Jr., Ricardo Uy, Rolando Uy, Conrado Villar, Amber Zesati

Pray for the Deceased

Oremos por los Difuntos:Ann Moreno, Luisa Navarro, Modesto Rojas,

Celestino Sacramento, Teresita Solis And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Gn 18:16-33; Ps 103:1b-4, 8-11; Mt 8:18-22

Tuesday Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29

Thursday

Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891

Friday Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13

Saturday Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17

Sunday Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 [10:1-9]

Readings For The Week:

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

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.

Dear Epiphany Parishioners, As I leave Epiphany, I would like to thank you for your kindness and hospitality to me over the past four years. It has been an honor and pleasure to serve you as a priest. Please pray for me in this time of transition as I pray for you all. I hope and pray you all will continue to journey together in drawing closer to Christ and following Him in your lives. I leave with you a concept that has been most beneficial and effective for me in my own faith journey:

Catholic CARE Confession on a regular basis Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Rosary Eucharist

Sincerely, Fr. Cameron Faller