827 Vienna Street San Francisco, CA 94112

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

www.epiphanysf.com facebook.com/cotesf94112

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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

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 1122::2200––3333

Here Jesus compares his life and ours with a grain of wheat. If the grain falls into the earth and dies, it then rises as a stalk of wheat that gives life by feeding others. Like the grain of wheat, we must be willing to lose our lives in order to gain eternal life. Jesus knows that the hour of his death when he will be lifted up on the Cross is coming soon. But he also knows that when he is lifted up, he will draw everyone, Jews and Greeks and all the world's people, to himself. 1.) In this Gospel passage, to lose your life can also mean to lay down your attachments to anything or anyone that prevents you from following Jesus. For people your age, what might some of those things and persons be? Who or what helps you to be a faithful follower of Jesus, not only during Lent but on a daily basis?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: JJuuaann 1122::2200--3333 En esta lectura Jesús compara su vida y la nuestra con un grano de trigo. Si el grano cae en tierra y muere, entonces crece como una espiga alta de trigo que da vida y alimenta a otros. Igual que el grano de trigo debemos estar dispuestos a perder nuestra vida para ganar la vida eterna. Jesús sabe que la hora de su muerte, cuando será clavado en la cruz, está cerca. Pero también sabe que cuando sea resucitado él salvará a judíos, y griegos y a todo el mundo. 1.) En esta historia bíblica, perder la vida significa dejar las ataduras y todo lo que nos prevenga de seguir a Jesús. Para personas de tu edad en el mundo hoy, ¿cuáles pueden ser algunas de esas cosas o personas? ¿Qué o quién te ayuda a ser un fiel seguidor de Jesús, diariamente, no sólo durante la Cuaresma?

Treasures from our Traditions ~ Tradiciones de nuestra Fe Ask senior parishioners about this fifth Sunday, and they will share memories of this Sunday years ago, when it was known as “Passion Sunday.” In those days, the statues and crucifixes were draped in purple cloth, and a deeply somber atmosphere infused worship. The structure is different today for good reason. The stunning changes in the appearance of the church building drew attention away from the twofold work of Lent: reconciliation and preparing for initiation. Today, this Sunday is given to reflection on the necessity to commit, like Jesus, to the Father’s will. Wherever elect are present today, the “A” reading reveals Jesus’ compassion in the face of human suffering, and his desire to call us from the tombs of sin, isolation, and even death itself. As Lent draws to a close over the next ten days, and before the beginning of the Easter Triduum on Holy Thursday, we enter an ideal time for celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation. Today’s old title of “Passion Sunday” has migrated to next Sunday, also called “Palm Sunday.” In many places, people prepare their own bundles of branches for next week’s liturgy: pussy willow, forsythia, dogwood. If your parish schedules a procession, you may want to prepare these branches at home and bring them along. —Rev. James Field, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

Esta semana recordamos a San Isidro (560-621) el Obispo de Sevilla que en el 2002 fue nombrado uno de los posibles santos patrones del Internet por el Consejo Pontificio de Comunicación Social. Este santo hispano nunca usó el ciberespacio, pero sí fue el primero en hacer lo que el Internet tiene de bueno, reunir información de todo tipo en un sólo lugar para poder ser consultado fácilmente (user friendly). Esta obra de San Isidro es de 20 libros y se llama Etymologiae, o “Origines”. Es la primera enciclopedia y trata de dar al lector una base de datos (database) de información sobre todo tipo de temas en forma de pequeños flashes. La Iglesia desde siglos ha propuesto a los santos patrones para todo tipo de persona, de obra y de pasatiempos. Estos son modelos y protectores del uso correcto de nuestras habilidades humanas y para evitar abusos. Lamentablemente el Internet se usa para divulgar todo tipo de basura y calumnias. Sin embargo, hay que reconocer que esta herramienta puede ser un instrumento valioso para proclamar la palabra de Dios y el amor al prójimo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

COLLECTIONS March 14th 2021 – 4th Sunday of

Lent 1st Collection: $$77,,443399..3366 2nd Collection: $$550099..0000

Thank you for your generosity!

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Today: Religious Education Program

Next Week: Catholic Relief Services

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Suunnddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2211 ,, 2200 2211 6:30am: Thanksgiving: Marissa, Noelle

& Emmalyn Gualberto 8:30am: Thanksgiving: Teodora Ona

10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Antonio Aviles † 1:00pm: Intention for: Rolando Sevilla 5:30pm: Shirley Broussard † (private)

MMoo nnddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2222,, 22002211 6:30am: Thanksgiving: Edward Fabula 8:00am: Pastora L. Pujol †, Ludovico Cava †, Adriana Ramirez †, Pablo, Anacleto, Gregorio, Ignacio &

Cesta Manankil † Intention for: Evelyn De Guzman, Edward De Guzman, Lally De Guzman

TTuueessddaayy,, MM aarrcchh 2233,, 22002211 6:30am: Lucio Ama † 8:00am: Nestor C. Naval †

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2244,, 22002211 6:30am: Pastora L. Pujol † 8:00am: Thanksgiving: Rene & Lili Cu

TThhuurrssddaayy,, MM aarrcchh 22 55,, 22002211 6:30am: Lizardo Gomez † 8:00am: Tomas Aquino Cu †

FFrr iiddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2266,, 22002211

6:30am: Pastora L. Pujol † 8:00am: Juan C. Pasalo †

SSaattuurrdd aayy,, MMaarrcchh 2277,, 22002211 8:00am: Fr. Wilton Smith † 5:30pm: Pastora L. Pujol †

Suunnddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2288,, 22002211 6:30am: Intention for: Felino Ibay, Sr. &

Marciana T. Ibay 8:30am: Thanksgiving: Erlinda Cheng 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Intention of: Trinidad

Gonzalez 1:00pm: Thomas J. Morrissey †

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny

Tuesday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Thursday: The Annunciation of the

Lord Friday: Abstinence

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.

FFrr iiddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2266,, 22002211 8:30am: CH Stations of the Cross 6:00pm: CH Eucharistic Holy Hour 7:00pm: Via Crucis/Stations of the

Cross (via ZOOM)

SSaattuurrddaayy,, MMaarrcchh 2277,, 22002211 4:00pm: CH Confessions

Sunday, March 28th – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Monday, March 29th – Lenten Parish Mission Mass, theme of Forgiveness, 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 30th – Confessions: 10:00am – 11:00am & 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Lenten Parish Mission Mass, theme of Healing, 7:00pm

Wednesday, March 31st – Lenten Parish Mission Mass, theme of Sacrifice, 7:00pm

Thursday, April 1st – Holy Thursday, Mass of the Last Supper 7:30pm

Friday, April 2nd – Good Friday (No Mass). Stations of the Cross 12:00pm, Seven Last Words 1:00pm, Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet 2:00pm, The Passion of the Lord 3:00pm, The Passion of the Lord (Spanish) 7:30pm

Saturday, April 3rd – Holy Saturday, The Resurrection of the Lord Vigil Mass (Easter Vigil) 8:00pm

Sunday, April 4th – The Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday) Mass: 5:00am (Salubong), 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish) and 1:00pm

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

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Epiphany Parish News

SSTTAATTIIOONNSS OOFF TTHHEE CCRROOSSSS Join Epiphany’s Hispanic community praying the Stations of the Cross in Spanish. Our virtual VIA CRUCIS will be held every Friday of Lent, at 7:00 PM -via ZOOM. There are 3 ways to join: 1. Copy the following link in your computer or tablet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82379288711?pwd=SzU5d2k2Y1R4dy9kcHVnNDF3eFZrdz09 2. Using the Zoom application: Join Meeting ID: 823 7928 8711- Passcode: 458596 3. Dialing 1 669 900 9128 on your cell phone. Enter Meeting ID/passcode above. For more information or questions leave a message at 415-467-2310.

TTHHEE NNEEWW CCOOVVEENNAANNTT Today’s first reading is an enormously important passage, not only in the history of the Jewish people, but also for us as disciples of Jesus, who see in it a foreshadowing of the Christian dispensation. The prophet announces that God has chosen to forgive the people, and that as a sign of divine forgiveness a new covenant will be established. Contrasting the new covenant with the one made with Moses on Mount Sinai, Jeremiah says that the new covenant will be written on the people’s hearts rather than on tablets of stone. No longer will the community’s tradition be the sole bearer of the covenant; henceforth, God will speak directly and personally to each individual, forgiving sin and calling for a return to God in faithfulness. No longer will mere outward compliance with the dictates of the Law suffice; henceforth, God asks for an obedience that springs from the depths of one’s heart. Precisely that kind of obedience is highlighted in today’s second reading, where the author of the Letter to the Hebrews describes Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant whose obedience has made him the source of salvation for all who, in turn, obey him. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

FFEEAASSTT OOFF FFAAIITTHH The First Reading

Each Sunday, we listen to three scripture readings. The first reading usually comes from the Old Testament. “The New Testament lies hidden in the Old; the Old Testament comes fully to light in the New,” we read in the Introduction to the Lectionary. “Christ himself is the center and fullness of the whole of Scripture” (5). On Sundays, these readings usually have a close connection to the Gospel. In this season of Lent, for example, the Exodus account of the thirst of the Israelites in the desert is paired with the Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at the well. Ezekiel’s vision of the Lord raising people from their graves is paired with the narrative of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. The readings are taken from many sources—historical books like Judges, Kings, and the Acts of the Apostles, prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel, wisdom literature like Proverbs or Ecclesiastes. But no matter its genre, the first reading always ends with the same acclamation: “The word of the Lord.” The scriptures are written by human authors who wrote in widely different cultural and historical contexts, but these human authors are also divine instruments through whom God speaks to us. And so we say, “Thanks be to God.” —Corinna Laughlin, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

LLOOVVEE AANNDD DDEEAATTHH Unhappy is death without the love of the Savior; unhappy is love without the death of the Savior. —St. Francis de Sales

RRIISSKKSS I risk being wrong if I trust too much. But I risk living in torment if I don’t trust enough. —Anonymous

LLEENNTTEENN PPAARRIISSHH MMIISSSSIIOONN Monday, March 29 7:00pm – Forgiveness Tuesday, March 30 7:00pm – Healing Wednesday, March 31 7:00pm – Sacrifice

LLEENNTTEENN RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS 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.

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).

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

Notícías de Epífanía

VVIIAA CCRRUUCCIISS El Equipo Pastoral Hispano les invita a prepararse para la Pascua recorriendo virtualmente las estaciones de la Cruz todos los viernes de Cuaresma: a las 7:00 PM. Nuestro Via Crucis virtual será por ZOOM. Puede ingresar de 3 maneras: 1. Copiando el siguiente link en su computadora o tableta: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82379288 82379288711?pwd=SzU5d2k2Y 1R4dy9kcHVnNDF3eFZrdz09 2. Usando la aplicación de Zoom: Join Meeting ID: 823 7928 8711- Passcode: 458596 3. Marcando en su teléfono celular el número: 1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) e ingresando el Meeting ID y número de passcode. Para más información deje un mensaje llamando al 415-467-2310

EELL NNUUEEVVOO PPAACCTTOO La primera lectura de hoy es un paso muy importante, en la historia del pueblo judío y también para nosotros como discípulos de Jesús que ven en ella un anuncio de la dispensación cristiana. El profeta anuncia que Dios ha escogido perdonar al pueblo, y que como un signo del perdón divino se establecerá una nueva alianza. Contrastando la nueva alianza con la que Dios hizo con Moisés en el Monte Sinaí, Jeremías dice que el nuevo pacto será inscrito en el corazón del pueblo y no en tablas de piedra. Ya no será la tradición de la comunidad la única portadora de la alianza; a partir de ahora, Dios hablará directa y personalmente a cada individuo, perdonando el pecado y pidiendo un retorno a Él en fidelidad. Ya no bastará el mero cumplimiento de los dictados externos de la ley; a partir de ahora, Dios pide una obediencia que brota de lo más profundo de nuestro corazón.Precisamente ese tipo de obediencia se destaca en la segunda lectura de hoy, donde el autor de la Carta a los Hebreos describe a Jesús como el mediador del nuevo pacto, cuya obediencia ha hecho de él la fuente de salvación para todos los que, a su vez, le obedecen. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

FFIIEESSTTAA DDEE LLAA FFEE La Liturgia de la Palabra

Ésta comienza a partir de la Oración colecta. En las lecturas que se proclaman, “Dios habla a su pueblo, le descubre el misterio de la redención y salvación, y le ofrece el alimento espiritual; y el mismo Cristo, por su palabra, se hace presente en medio de los fieles”, (IGMR, 55). La actual estructura de la Liturgia de la Palabra en la que se proclama la primera lectura del Antiguo Testamento (excepto durante la Pascua), la segunda lectura del Nuevo Testamento y, posteriormente el Evangelio, responde a la estructura misma de la liturgia en las sinagogas judías que probablemente surgieron durante el destierro (586-539 a.C.), pues eran los lugares indicados para la oración. El Salmo Responsorial, la Homilía, el Credo y las Intercesiones Generales, también son parte de la Liturgia de la Palabra. No obstante, hay que recordar que el corazón de la Liturgia de la Palabra lo ocupa la proclamación del Evangelio. ¡Gloria y honor a ti, Señor Jesús! —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

AAMMOORR YY MMUUEERRTTEE Infeliz es la muerte sin el amor del Salvador; infeliz es el amor sin la muerte del Salvador. —San Francisco de Sales

RRIIEESSGGOOSS Si confío demasiado, me arriesgo a equivocarme. Pero si no confío lo suficiente, me arriesgo a vivir atormentado por el sufrimiento. —Anónimo

MMIISSIIÓÓNN PPAARRRROOQQUUIIAALL DDEE CCUUAARREESSMMAA

Lunes 29 de marzo 7:00 pm - Perdón Martes 30 de marzo 7:00 pm - Sanación Miércoles 31 de marzo 7:00 pm - Sacrificio

RREEGGUULLAACCIIOONNEESS DDEE CCUUAARREESSMMAA 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. 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).

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 — I will make a new covenant; I will write my law upon their hearts (Jeremiah 31:31-34) or Ezekiel 37:12-14. PPssaallmm — Create a clean heart in me, O God (Psalm 51) or Psalm 130. SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — Christ learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:7-9) or Romans 8:8-11. GGoossppeell — If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit (John 12:20-33) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-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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Margaret Abellana, Ronald Abellana, Andreita Alvarez, Julio Apodaca, Carlito Arpada, Daniel Aviles, Kay Castle,

Linda Cheng, Regina Connors, Daniel Copenhaver, Corazon Esperanza, Edward Fabula,

Mario & Petra Laguatan, Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Margie Lopez, Benildo Milliari, Ed Nasra,

Jose-Edson Naval, Robert Neri, Magdaleno Padilla, Sara Ramos, Ron Redmond, 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

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PPrraayy ffoorr tthhee RReecceennttllyy DDeecceeaasseedd OOrreemmooss ppoorr llooss RReecciieenntteemmeennttee DDiiffuunnttooss:

Ludovico David Cava, Ernesto Cordero, Enrique L. Mallque, Cezar Salvador O. Mitra,

Victor Avis Pimentel, Adriana Ramirez And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11

Tuesday Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30

Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42

Thursday Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38

Friday Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42

Saturday Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56

Sunday Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]

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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.