30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Sirach 35:12–14, 16–18; Psalm 34 “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.” 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14. God is attuned to the prayers of the poor and lowly, of those who suffer, of those who are repentant. Their need for God’s mercy draws God’s response. Sirach echoes the psalmist, who plainly states that the Lord hears the cry of the poor. Paul, persecuted and imprisoned for his work, is confident of God’s help. Jesus tells us that God exalts the remorseful sinner who humbly asks for God’s mercy. Let us listen to God’s word, aware of our sinfulness and needfulness.
Domenica 30A Del Tempo Ordinario
Il fariseo della parabola non riconosce di avere bisogno del perdono di Dio, mentre il “pubblicano,” battendosi il petto, fa un’umile dichiariazione di appello alla misericordia di Dio. I due personaggi incarnano due concezioni opposte di Dio e quindi due tipi di religione. Solo Dio è santo e chi è giusto non lo è per meriti acquisti, ma unicamente per grazia di Dio.
常年期第二十六主日
今天彌撒的讀經提醒我們不要縱情狂歡毫不關顧靈魂的生活。在讀經一中，先知亞毛斯譴責那些生活放蕩的富人。而福音所講的貧富二人，生活懸殊，這本來沒有什麼罪，可是那富人完全不關心那窮人，不理會天主，祇想天天盡情享樂，這就離開天主的教導太遠了。這種人的最後結局是悲慘的。因為永生沒有他的一份。
人類的盛衰和它的倫理道德有很大的關係，倫理道德衰落，造成政治與社會的淪亡。可是在社會繁榮富裕時，人類忽略了道德的重要，更甚的是，在這種忘情享樂的情形下，漸漸變成祇顧自己，再不會想到別人，更不會想到天主，在不知不覺中否定了信仰、成了無神主義，失落了靈魂，可悲之極。
讀經二中聖保祿宗徒苦口婆心勸告我們，貪財好樂是萬惡的根源，他要求我們遠避，「且要追求正義、虔敬、信德、愛德、堅忍和良善……以贏得永生」From the Pastors Desk
Guest Column
Il Papa gets New Shoes!
“…[Kentucky] priest, Father Jim Sichko, has had the privilege of meeting Pope Francis on numerous occasions, and every time he visits the Pope he likes to bring him a gift from Kentucky. Sichko has primarily given the Pope a bottle of bourbon in the past. But Sichko wanted to get the Pope something different for his latest visit last week, so he thought of giving him customized shoes from a local shoe designer. ‘I think that they thought in the box was bourbon, and when I opened it up he was like ‘wow,’ Sichko said. ‘They’re so bright and so stunning.’ The shoes, a pair of Nike Blazer Mid ‘77s, are white and yellow, the colors of the Papal flag. On the side of each shoe partially covering the Nike logo is the Pope’s Coat of Arms. The words ‘Pope’ and ‘Francis’ are on the backs of each shoe.
The shoes were created by Billy Hobbs, the owner of True Blue Customs. Hobbs has always had a passion for shoes and art and has been personalizing shoes professionally since 2013. Hobbs has designed shoes for celebrities before, including John Calipari, Drake, Kid Rock, Paul McCartney and Snoop Dogg, but making shoes for the Pope is something he never expected to do.
‘I’ve done some cool stuff but that’s gotta be on the top of the list,’ Hobbs said. ‘I don’t know if I’ll be able to top that one.’ Sichko provided some ideas to Hobbs for the design but Sichko credited Hobbs for the work. ‘When he presented them to me the night before I was leaving, I was just overwhelmed,’ Sichko said. Pope Francis had a similar reaction when Sichko gave him the shoes. ‘I opened it up and he went ‘wow,’ and he immediately picked them and looked at them,’ Sichko said. ‘I wanted to show him also on the back how it said, ‘Pope Francis,’ which I had the opportunity to do...’”
-Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
From the Lexington, KY Herald-Leader
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday October 23, 2022
8:45 Luigi Marciano +
10:15 Theresa Tsih +
12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
5:00 Frank & Linda Machi +
Monday October 24, 2022
7:00 Amelia DeNicolai +
9:00 Sr. Anita Ferrari, FMA + & Sr. Antoinette Mazza, FMA + – Happy Birthday Stephanie Bianchi
Tuesday October 25, 2022
7:00 Ernesto Piazza +
9:00 Special Blessings Dino Ortega –Daisy & Jim Lem +
Wednesday October 26, 2022
7:00 Ilide Piazza +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of John Bonjean + – Romano Buoncristiani +
Thursday October 27, 2022
7:00 Edward Sabini +
9:00 Mario Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Jim & Marie Lombardo +
Friday October 28, 2022
7:00 Frank Sanguinetti +
9:00 In Honor of St. Jude – Joanne Rose +
Saturday October 29, 2022
7:30 Les & Teresa Favrat +
9:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia – Antoinette Stroppiana +
5:00 The Aicardi Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +Baptisms
Giovanna Aicardi – Leonardo Erskine Aicardi
Marriages
Tim Byrne & Cristina Lauretta
Alexander Wright & Nikki Colen Bron
Rest in Peace
Maria Pollini – Sr. Lucy Yuen, FMA
Particular Items
World Mission Sunday: Today is World Mission Sunday. We will be joined by Fr. Mark Cruz from the Religious Institute of the Alagad ni Maria (Disciples of Mary) in the Philippines. There will be a second collection—please be generous.
Sr. Lucy Yuen, FMA: Last week our beloved Sr. Lucy went home to the Lord. She was serving in Laredo, TX. Sr. Lucy was critical to the establishment of the Saints Peter and Paul Chinese Apostolate, and an incredible teacher to generations of students here
Young Adult Rosary, Reflection & St. Artemides Movie: On Monday, October 24, at 7:00PM, the Young Adults will host the Rosary and Reflection followed by a screening of the short film about St. Artemides Zatti, the recently canonized Salesian lay brother. Everyone is invited!
Eucharistic Adoration/ Anointing of the Sick: We have Eucharistic Adoration every Friday, following the 7:00 AM Mass. And on the first Friday of the month we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.
Rector Major Visits! Join us Saturday, November 19 at the 5:00 PM Mass as we welcome Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB., Rector Major of all the Salesians of the world and 10th successor to Don Bosco. We will also celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Salesians arriving in the United States (right here at Saints Peter and Paul!) and honor our Salesian Jubilarians celebrating their anniversaries. A reception (appetizers, spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, wine, cake & coffee) in the auditorium will follow. Tickets are $20; $10 for seniors and children under 14, free for religious: Tickets and info here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rector-major-mass-reception-tickets-441914266467
Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Please email Dr. Lisa Harris at [email protected], and visit sspeterpaulsf.org/ to learn more.
Church Flowers: Would you like to sponsor a weekend of fresh flowers for your Church? Help beautify the Church, and your intention will be included in the bulletin. Call 415-421-0809.
Pre-K Also Accepting Applications: Our Laura Vicuna Pre-Kindergarten is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year-olds. Contact Barbara Simons for info: [email protected]
Salesian Young Adults: Want fun, friends, service and faith? Our Salesian Young Adults invite you to share all of the above as we serve our Church and get to know one another! Visit https://salesiansspp.org/salesian-young-adults
NO on Prop 1: “As you likely know, we are at a critical moment right now in the history of California: voters this November will be asked whether or not they support the ‘right’ to abortion for all nine months, without any restrictions or limitations, being written into our state constitution. It is indeed a very disturbing indication of the state of our current political climate that such a question will be asked in the form of Proposition 1 on the November 8 ballot.
Proposition 1 was passed by the state legislature and signed by the governor, and now must go to a vote of the people, requiring a simple majority for its approval. The California bishops have made defeating Prop 1 our number one priority for this year, and we ask every Catholic in the state to become educated on this dangerous bill, encourage others to oppose it, and support the “No on Prop 1 Campaign” with your prayer, fasting and financial contributions.”- Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 23 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 24 Anthony Mary Claret; Bishop
Tues-Thurs 25-27 Weekdays in Ordinary Time
Friday 28 Simon & Jude; Apostles
Saturday 29 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 30 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of October 15/16: $3,148.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings: $5,522.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
