29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Exodus 17:8–13;. Psalm 121 “Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” 2 Timothy 3:14—4:2; Luke 18:1–8. Persistence is the word of the day today, as each reading teaches the importance of persistence in carrying out God’s will. In Exodus, Moses must persist in raising his arms and holding the staff of God in order for Joshua to defeat the enemy in battle. Paul instructs Timothy to be persistent even when it’s inconvenient. Jesus’ parable features a widow who successfully influences a dishonest judge to render a just verdict because of her persistence. May God’s word inspire us to persist in doing what is right without giving up.
Domenica 29A Del Tempo Ordinario
Obbedendo al comando del Signore la Chiesa ha realizzato la missione volgendosi al mondo intero. È indispensabile che la Parola di verità giunga a tutti gli uomini, perché nessuno resti privo dei benefici della morte e risurrezione di Gesù. Per questo i credenti sono impegnati a intensificare il loro impegno apostolico e missionario, sia sul fronte della preghiera, come su wuello della soliderietà
常年期第二十九主日
這幾天彌撒的讀經有不少關祈禱的教訓，耶穌教我們天主經，祂一再強調祈禱的必要，和祈禱的意義，也教我們祈禱的方法：謙遜、信心 、誠心，今天，祂更指出恆心的重要。福音中有許多關於祈禱的故事：半夜敲門求朋友給餅的比喻，客納罕婦女為她女兒祈求的故事、耶里哥瞎子的故事 ……今天更給我們講不義的法官和寡婦的比喻，從這些故事，我們看到天主的無限仁慈，祂說：「凡你尋求的，必找到；敲門的，門必會打開」。可是我們要有恆心，不可灰心喪氣。
有時我們祈求了很長的時間都沒有得到所求，並不是天主對我們充耳不聞，而是因為天主有祂的時間，有祂的安排。祂知道什麼對我們最好什麼時候最適合我們，許多時，我們祇是從我們的角度去看去求，所求未必是正確。有時天主要我們從自己的祈禱中，去領會天主的美善、去改變自己。要知道，我們每天得到天主無數恩賜，都不是我們祈求而得的，祂又怎會不答允我們所求呢？
很抱歉，忘記提醒各位，十月是玫瑰月，在這月中我們應多念玫瑰經以表示我們對聖母孝愛、感恩。現在開始也來得及。
From the Pastors Desk - Guest Column
Saint WHO?
Junípero SerraBorn on the island of Majorca in 1713, Junípero entered the Franciscans at age 16. Frail and undersized but brilliant, he became a professor and preacher. In his thirties, he volunteered for missions in Mexico and spent the next three decades striving to make Christ known to the natives of the New World.
It is said that when Serra arrived in Mexico he was a well-fed and rosy-cheeked teacher. Life in Mexico was a tremendous change, and his health deteriorated. But he accepted an invitation to go to California, where he established numerous missions, in Santa Barbara, Sa, Francisco, and Los Angeles, among many others. Poor health was not his only challenge. Serra had to deal with bureaucratic difficulties as well. At the age of fifty-nine, he walked nearly 2,500 miles to tell the Mexican officials about the cruelty of the governor of California, demanding a replacement.
As Serra’s death approached, a fellow missionary came to see him. The friend arrived to hear him singing the Pange Lingua in a procession and remarked to a soldier that he was, “thank God, much stronger than I thought to find him.” The soldier replied, “Serra is always strong when he sings or when he prays.” Serra died in 1784 and was buried in the Carmel Mission. His motto was Siempre Adelante, “Always Forward.”
Compassionate Father, through the intercession of Saint Junípero Serra, grant endurance to your children, And help them find their styrength in singing your praise.
–Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
From “The Magnificat”
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday October 16, 2022
8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15 Intention Alice Chan – Jerry H.T. Liu +
12:00 Cesarina Scopel + – Joanne Andreotti +
5:00 Louis De Nicolai +
Monday October 17, 2022
7:00 Edward Sabini + – Ray Parenti +
9:00 Joseph Romeo & Grace Romeo +
Tuesday October 18, 2022
7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00 John Candido + – Emanuela & Antonio Amantea +
Wednesday October 19, 2022
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family +
Thursday October 20, 2022
7:00 Tillie Ann Parenti +
9:00 Fr. Guido Divina, SDB & Fr. Salvatore Giacomini, SDB + – Antoinette Stroppiana +
Friday October 21, 2022
7:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +
9:00 Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano & Family + – Annunciata Bacchetti +
Saturday October 22, 2022
7:30 The Sanguinetti Family +
9:00 Yolanda & Alladin Vanni + – John Coughlan +
5:00 The Pierini & Spes Family +
Baptisms
Amelia Valenzuela
Marriages
Mitchell Ennis & Adrianne Han
Joshua Snell & Katerina Caban
Jarrod Burkholder & Cristina Piscitello
Rest in Peace
Sylvia Salcido – Daisy Lem
Particular Items
Second Collection: Today, joining with churches across the country, we will have a second collection to help the victims of Hurricane Ian.
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.
Salesian Cooperators/Don Bosco Study Group: The Cooperators will meet via Zoom on October 18, and the Don Bosco Study Group will meet on October 20 at 4PM in the Don Bosco Room. Email [email protected] for more details.
Red Mass for Catholic Attorneys: On Thursday, October 20, at 5:30PM, our good Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will celebrate Mass here for members of the Thomas More Society of San Francisco. The Mass is open to all.
Salesian Young Adults: Our Salesian Young Adult group has lots of upcoming events:
Rosary: October 24: At 7:00PM the Young Adults will gather in the Church for rosary/reflection.
Adoration: November 3: At 7:00PM The Young Adults will gather in the Church All Souls Day Adoration.
“Friendsgiving” November 22: The Young Adult will host a “Friendsgiving potluck” at 7:00PM, in the Rectory.
World Youth Day: Finally, they are putting a group together to attend World Youth Day in 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Details are in the attached flyer. Deadline to sign up to join group is November 1, 2022. To get more information about the Young Adults, email [email protected]
Lector/Eucharistic Ministers Refresher Course: Deacon Edward Te will be conducting classes for those interested in becoming (or refreshing their skills as) a lector or Eucharistic Minister. Classes will be October 22 from 9-11:30AM for lectors; October 29 from 9-11:30 AM for EM’s. All will be held in the Don Bosco Room. Call the parish office or email Gibbons to register.
Sons of Italy Fundraiser: Sons and Daughters of Italy's Polenta and Sausage Dinner on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. No-host cocktails 6:00 P.M., dinner at 7:00. Tickets are $45. All payments in advance, no payments accepted at the door. Deadline for Reservations is Saturday, November 5. Please call Maria at 415-370-3956 or Linda at 415-235-5974 for info/reservations.
Pre-K Accepting Applications: Our Laura Vicuna Pre-Kindergarten is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year-olds. Contact Barbara Simons for info: [email protected]
World Mission Sunday: Next Sunday 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.
Mark your Calendars: Rector Major Here! On November 19, Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco will visit! There will be a special Mass at 5:00PM, followed by a reception in the gym. More information soon!
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.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 16 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 17 Ignatius of Antioch; Bishop, Martyr
Tuesday 18 Luke; Evangelist
Wednesday 19 John de Brébeuf; Priest & Isaac Jogues; Priest, & Companions; Martyrs
Thursday 20 Paul of the Cross; Priest
Friday 21 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 22 John Paul II; Pope
Sunday 23 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of October 8/9: $2,511.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings: $6,159.
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