Church of the Epiphany
Third Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2007 Bulletin



Meetings This Week

Sunday, April 22

11:00am RH RCIA
12:00pm CAF Spaghetti Takeout


Monday, April 23

3:00pm KIT Over 50
5:30pm CRY Legion of Mary
7:00pmYM Prayer Workshop
7:00pm CAF Bible Class (Spanish)


Tuesday, April 24

9:00am CAF Over 50
9:30am RH English Class
5:30pm CAF Open House
6:00pm RH Youth Ministry
7:00pm CHP Coro Hispano
7:00pm SMJ SCC (FC)


Wednesday, April 25

No Meetings


Thursday, April 26

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


Friday, April 27

7:00pm CAF Grupo Hispano
7:00pm SMJ SCC(MR)


Saturday, April 28

11:00am CH Baptisms
6:00pm CAF Grupo Hispano
7:00pm CHP Coro Hispano


Sunday, April 29

11:00am RH RCIA


Mass Intentions

Sunday, April 22

6:30am Lucia Agpoon
8:30am The Cordes Family
10:00am John Quattrin
11:30am Enrique Rosa & Eduardo Li
1:00pm Joseph & Elvera De Martis
5:30pm Lena Fraguglia


Monday, April 23

6:30am Ernesto, Venancio & Alejandra De Guzman & Marciana Ibay
8:00am
Community Mass

Paquita Samayoa

Tuesday, April 24

6:30am Sr Elizabeth Bernadette
8:00am Dan Bomio


Wednesday, April 25

6:30am In Thanksgiving - Marina Ninneman
8:00am Eduardo Roldan


Thursday, April 26

6:30am Chuck Murphy
8:00am Jose Salaver


Friday, April 27

6:30am iSr Cecilia of Mary
8:00am Hermenigildo Espinoza


Saturday, April 28

8:00am Kevin Nuestro
5:30pm Alfio & Venerando Leotta


Sunday, April 29

6:30am Carlotta Lari
8:30am Carmelo Mazza
10:00am Lester & Catherine Callaghan
11:30am Benito Perez,Julio Ayala & Marcos Gutierrez
1:00pm Demetrio Nagtalon & Consuelo Loresco
5:30pm Eduardo Bautista


Pray for the Sick

Dave Anderson
Bobbie Andreoli
Olga de Anleu
Patricia Alas
Arnold & Allyson Artes
Joe Aquino
Brett Bailey
David Barrientos
Edgar Beteta
Elfrida Byrd
Joe Delorio
Marie Gamma
Guillermo Guillen
Mary Isola
Dr. Dan Lapuz
Francis Louie
Tim Medina
Vilma Mena
Ana Morales
Lorena Morales
Bill O’Brien
Steve Ostreicher
Tina Ostreicher
Baby Frankie Ostreicher
Pauline Perez
Buena Riformo
Connie Silva
Irma Sweeney
Donald Whitright


Pray for the Dead

Consorcia Acapulco
Hermenigildo Espinoza
Teresita Gonzales
Aurora Montiel
Gisberto Nardi
Enrique Roman
Joe Spingnola
Lamberto Villegas
all the victims of Virginia Tech



News from the Church of the Epiphany

Coming Up This Week


This Week’s Second Collection

This week’s second collection is for the Church in Latin America.


Next Week’s Special Collection

Next week’s second collection is for the St. Vincent de Paul.


Last Week’s Collection Totals

Last week’s first collection total was $10,219.18. The second collection was $1,351.60. Thank you!


Up - Coming Events

Today,Sunday, April 22, 2007,the Italian Catholic Federation Br. 20 will hold their Spaghetti & Meatball Takeout in the cafeteria from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the cafeteria. The cost is $7.00 per meal or $20 for a family of 4.

April 24, 2007 Epiphany School, will have an 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.


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 at St. John the Evangelist School Gym. The donation is $15 before April 14th and $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.


Announcements

Community Wedding

On November 10, 2007 at 12:00pm we will celebrate a Community Wedding in Epiphany Church. This will be followed by a parish-sponsored reception in the cafeteria. To be considered for participation, the couple either is civilly married, or living together (not married) for five or more years . For more information contact one of the priest, at the Parish Office at 333-7630.


Attention Group Leaders

Attention Group Leaders, the 2007-2008 Calender request forms are available for pick up at the parish office.


SBC - Center Plate Sign-ups

Once again the parish is asking for volunteers to help with the Center Plate fund-raiser. To date we have raised a total of $29,085.12, which continues to re-pay our out -standing loan for Nano Nagle Hall. For dates and times check us out on the web at: www.epiphanysf.com/centrplt_e.htm or come by the parish office for a schedule or contact the parish office for details at 415-333-7630. Reminder to our school parents, this is one the requirements to maintain your participating rate. All service hours for 8th grade families are due by May 15th and all other families are due in by June 1st. RCIA Like in today’s gospel, do you have questions about the teachings of Jesus? Do you have family members or friends who have questions about our Catholic faith? You and your friend are invited to attend our RCIA sessions on Sunday mornings after the 10:00 o’clock Mass in the parish office building. For more information call 333-1384.


For Your Information

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the Knights of Columbus for the Physical Set up and After care of the concert. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus Ladies for the food and drinks. Reformo-Malabel Dental Clinic (Wadly) for the Sound system. Thank you to Virgilio & Dina Talao for the lights. Thank you to Dante Tayag, Estelle Bernal, Shirley Simpliciano, Maria Elena Herrera & Lois Adion for the Ticket sales at the door.

To Manny Peñalosa our Master of Ceremony, thank you. To FilAmusic, thank you.


Congratulations

Congratulations to all those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We would like to thank all of our devoted volunteers who continue to dedicate their weekends teaching . Thank you to Bishop John Cummins for celebrating this special event.


Thank you From Sr. Marilyn

I would like to thank Maria Elena Herrera, Terry & Lois Adion and all the members of the Social cultural Committee for the preparation of my Jubilee celebration.

Thank you to Mario Balestrieri, Maria Espinosa, Kathy Parish-Reese, Shirley Simpliciano and all the members of the Spiritual Life Commission for preparing the Celebration of the Mass. To all those who carried the flags that represent our parish community and to all of the choir thank you, for such a wonderful celebration.

Sr. Marilyn


Reflections
Today’s Reflection  Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14

The title of this wonderful story from John’s Gospel might be “Surprise Picnic at the Beach.” In a very human way, it shows the great love Jesus and his friends had for one another. While the disciples are out fishing, the risen Christ appears on the shore at Lake Tiberias. They are anchored at a distance and do not recognize him. But when they follow his advice and wind up with a sagging net full of fish, John figures out that the stranger is Jesus. Coming ashore, they enjoy the picnic breakfast Jesus has prepared for them.

Although our reading stops after the meal itself, we know from the rest of the Gospel that Jesus called Peter aside after they ate. He asked Peter to “feed my lambs. Tend my sheep.”

1. Where would this arrogance have gotten them?

2. What does this tell you about seeking an answer to a problem you might have?

3. How will you show your love to those who join in the celebration of the Eucharist with you?


Next Week's Reflection Jn 10:27-30

The words Jesus speaks in this reading were directed to some Jewish leaders who wanted to trip him up. They were hoping he would call himself the Messiah. Instead, Jesus refers to himself as “the Good Shepherd.” He describes the secure and lasting relationship he has with his sheep, those who truly hear him and believe. Just as no one can separate Jesus and his Father, no one can take Jesus’ disciples away from him.

1. When do we hear his voice?

2. How do we recognize it?

3. What can you do this week to show that you have truly heard the Good Shepherd’s voice?