Church of the Epiphany
Easter Sunday
April 8, 2007 Bulletin



Meetings This Week

Sunday, April 8

11:00am RH RCIA
6:00pm RH SCC(SS)


Monday, April 9

5:30pm CRY Legion of Mary
7:00pmYM Prayer Workshop
7:00pm CH Bible Class (Spanish)
7:00pm RH Educ. Commission


Tuesday, April 10

9:30am RH English Class
6:00pm RH Youth Ministry
6:00pm CH Exposition
7:00pm CHP Coro Hispano
7:00pm SMJ SCC (FC)


Wednesday, April 11

No Meetings


Thursday, April 12

9:30am RH English Class
7:00pm CAF ICF
7:00pm SMJ SCC(EN)
7:00pm RH Adult Confirmation
7:00pm CHP 10:00 Choir
8:00pm DR AA (English)


Friday, April 13

6:00pm CAF Concert
7:00pm SMJ SCC(MR)
7:00pm7W Baptismal Class


Saturday, April 14

7:00pm CHP Coro Hispano


Sunday, April 15

11:00am RH RCIA
1:00pm CAF Jubilee Celebration
5:00pm CAF Devine Mercy Celebration


Mass Intentions

Sunday, April 8

5:00am Juan Jose dela Roca
6:30am John & Sophie Arias
8:30am Dominique Jambon
10:00am The Lari & Rosi Family
11:30am Antonio Jara & Baby Martinez
1:00pm Bauman, Hummel, Gamma & Soares Family
NO 5:30pm MASS


Monday, April 9

6:30am Intention of Vic Torres
8:00am
Community Mass

Gloria Muñoz
Wilditrodes Calpito
Marina & Roman Ibarra

Tuesday, April 10

6:30am Paquita Samayoa
8:00am Purificacion Laguador


Wednesday, April 11

6:30am Louis Romero, Sr.
8:00am Int. of David Barrientos


Thursday, April 12

6:30am Frank Quirante
8:00am Claudio Ghiorzo


Friday, April 13

6:30am Tony & Angelina Valerga
8:00am Miguel & Rafaela Palma


Saturday, April 14

8:00am Frank Pacello
5:30pm Joseph Bottarini


Sunday, April 15

6:30am Felixberto Sr & Remedios De Castro
8:30am John Machi
10:00am Bessie & Amado Palomares
11:30am Nancy Navarro
1:00pm Alejandro Vong
5:30 Aureliano Dy


Pray for the Sick

Dave Anderson
Bobbie Andreoli
Olga de Anleu
Arnold & Allyson Artes
Leila Artuz
Joe Aquino
Brett Bailey
David Barrientos
Joe Delorio
Martin Fernandez
Marie Gamma
Guillermo Guillen
Mary Isola
Dr. Dan Lapuz
Nannie Lustan
Gloria Mayang
Tim Medina
Lorena Morales
Bill O’Brien
Steve Ostereicher
Tina Ostereicher
Baby Frankie Ostereicher
Pauline Perez
Hilnor Picardal
Dario Pirozzi
Ramon Prospero
Joanne Revelo
Buena Riformo
Carmen Romero
Connie Silva
Irma Sweeney
Donald Whitright


Pray for the Dead

Emilia Aloba
Joseph Balidio
Cecilia Conceicao
Pastora Holandez
Pacita Julian
Julian Perez
Jose Perez



News from the Church of the Epiphany

Coming Up This Week


This Week’s Second Collection

This week’s second collection is for the Archbishops Annual Appeal.


Next Week’s Special Collection

Next week’s second collection is for Our Youth Athletic Program.


Last Week’s Collection Totals

Last week’s first collection total was $12,104.16. The second collection for our Parish School total was $2,895.51. Thank you!


RCIA

RCIA (Rite of Christian Iniciation of Adults) is the process used to prepare adults for Baptism, Confirmation and/or Eucharist. Sessions are held in the parish office building on Sunday mornings after the 10:00 o’clock Mass. For more information phone 333-1384.


Thank You

We would like to thank all who helped with the cleaning and decorating of the church, all who donated flowers for the altar of repose and for the Easter celebration.

To all our parishioners who continue their support towards the success of our parish. Thank You. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Easter. May God continue to fill your lives with good health and many blessings.

Fr Eugene and parish Staff.


Announcements

Easter Sunday

April 8, 2007
Masses at: Salubong 5:00am, 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish) & 1:00pm
(No 5:30pm or Midnight Masses).


Up - Coming Events

April 13, 2007 at 6:30pm, join Epiphany Church on Friday, for Happy Hour and Musical Renditions in the cafeteria. Starring Fr. Eugene Tungol, Fr Charito Suan, Fr. Arnold Zamora and world re-known composer & arranger Toti Fuentes. Donation $20 for adults & $10 for children under 12 years of age. Proceeds will benefit our Religious Education Program.Tickets are available at the Parish Office.

April 15, 2007, join Sr Marilyn in the celebration of her Golden Jubilee. There will be a reception following the 1:00pm Mass.

April 22, 2007, once again the Italian Catholic Federation Br. 20 will hold their Spaghetti & Meatball Takeout from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the cafeteria. The cost is $7.00 per meal or $20 for a family of 4. Order forms are available in the parish office.

April 24, 2007 Epiphany School Open House from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Come meet the teachers, students, administration and parents and learn more about the school’s Kindergarten through 8th grade program. Applications will be available for the 07-08 school year. Generous financial aide is available. Enjoy refreshments and participate in a raffle.


2nd Annual San Francisco Legislative Training Day

Join us on Saturday, April 21, 2007. See bulletin insert for details.


For Your Information


Casino Trip

Join the Over 50 Club, on Tuesday, April 17th to the Thunder Valley Casino. The cost is $26.00 with bonus. For reservations, please call Ruth at 415-586-0976 or Steve at 415-239-7740. The bus leaves at exactly 8:30am from Italy & Naples.


Do you feel Lucky?

Come try your luck, join the Grupo Hispano on Saturday, April 21st. to Feather Falls in Oroville. The bus leaves at 7:30am from Naples & Italy. For Reservations contact Maria Elena Herrera at 415-585-7878.


9th Annual Catholic Lobby Day

Join us on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Registration forms are available at the parish office. Fee $20.00 which includes transportation, lunch, and materials.


Hispanic Youth Day

All youth are invited to attend on Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 8:00am to 9:30am . This event will take place in the St. John the Evangelist School Gym. The donation is $15 before April 14th an $20 at the door. This includes food, drinks, materials and the dance. For more information contact Freddy Torres at 650-878-9609 or Amelia Argueta at 415-830-0295 or Cecilia Arias-Rivas at 415-614-5573.



Reflections
Today’s Reflection  Jn 20:1-9

Alleluia! Imagine how you would have felt if you had been Mary Magdalene or Peter or John on that first Easter morning. What thoughts and emotions would the sight of that empty tomb have aroused in you? At first, Mary Magdalene thought that Jesus’ enemies had stolen his body. Heartbroken, she ran to tell Peter and John. They raced to the tomb and found that the burial wrappings, which had encased Jesus’ body, were cast aside. Seeing this, they believed.

1. We have heard many times about Jesus’ Resurrection. But do we truly and deeply believe it?

2. Do our lives give evidence of the joy and peace and hope of Easter?

3. Does your belief in the resurrection affect your everyday life?

4. How you treat others?


Next Week's Reflection Jn 20:19-31

John’s account of that first Easter night is filled with drama. Jesus appears through locked doors and gives his disciples his peace. He gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit and communicates God’s power of forgiveness. Thomas, who misses out on this experience of Jesus, refuses to believe unless he can touch Jesus’ wounds. A week later he has a chance to do just that! Thomas exclaims, “My Lord and my God!” And Jesus tells us how “blest” are we who have believed in his resurrection without having seen his risen body.

1. What can you do when you have a doubt or a question about something?

2. What are some other ways you can pray this prayer?