33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Malachi 3:19–20a; Psalm 98 “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.” 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12 Luke 21:5–19 The prophet Malachi sets the tone for today’s readings with his warning that one day the LORD will destroy all evildoers. Paul addresses the problem that some people, anticipating the end of the world, have stopped working and have become a burden. Jesus speaks of the persecution that awaits. But all three also give hope to those who are faithful, assuring them that they will not be harmed. As we listen to today’s readings, let us consider how we can work to increase the number of those who will receive the Son’s healing rays.

Domenica 33^A Del Tempo Ordinario

I profeti annunciano che si sarà la fine di questo mondo. Anche Gesù, come profeta si colloca alla fine della storia e mette davanti ai nostri occhi le difficoltà che non ci devono disarmare. Il bene alla fine trionferà e così “cieli nuovi e terra nuovi” sorgeranno.

 
常年期第三十三主日

 上主日的福音中提到人死後復活，今天提到的仍是有關這方面的問題，以「上主的日子」 —— 世界末日為標題。耶穌說到那時有許多徵兆，但並不是末日立刻就到，不必驚慌，但我們可以明白這是天主仁慈地提醒我們，要時刻警醒。

 耶穌又提到許多人會假冒祂的名，散佈邪說，令人迷惑，因此我們要認識教會的道理，要堅定信德，不要受騙。耶穌又預告：戰爭、叛亂、天災、飢荒將要出現，還有人身的迫害，這一切聽來可怕，其實未嘗不是天主給我們機會，要我們改善自己，幫助有需要的人。我們也許不致因信仰而受到肉身的迫害，但每天在日常生活中為基督作見證有時也會遭受困難，被人反對嘲笑，但我們不要怕，因為耶穌答應我們，祂會保護我們，保證我們不會失落，祇要我們堅忍到底。

 

Dear Parishioners,

Recently, in Nicaragua, the government persecuted the religious institutions by targeting the Roman Catholics of the country. They harassed the worshipers and clergy, arrested them and put them in jail. They shut down the charitable organizations and expelled their workers from the country. Christians in different parts of the world are  being harassed and persecuted to this day. Christians will be hated. As Jesus warns us, “…they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name.” (Lk 21:12). Are we lucky to live in our country where Christians do not have to worry about being persecuted, harassed or tortured? Not really, we are persecuted in a different way. The social media and other sources of communication are anti-Christians. They are persecuting Christians by silencing Christian values and morality.
 
Christians are always persecuted, from the day that our church was established up to our own day. Many Christians were tortured and martyred because they courageously defended their faith and trust in God. Jesus assured that, “You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Lk. 21:19). Have faith and trust in God, we will be protected. Christ told us that God will give us a wisdom to answer adversaries, so do not be afraid to defend the truth.

By being faithful to God through our prayers, attendance at Mass, and the exercise of charitable acts, we attune ourselves to God. And so when the adversaries harass or come against us, God will help us and defend us and nothing can disturb us. We have an awesome God upon whom we can trust and rely when we are persecuted.

Let us pray for all Christians throughout the world, especially those who do not have religious freedom or are being harassed and persecuted, that they be not afraid. We ask God to give them the courage to continue to proclaim and witness to the Gospel even their lives are threatened.

Have a blessed week!

–Fr. Tho Bui, SDB, Pastor

  
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday                 November 13, 2022
8:45        Angela Balistreri & Phyllis Bruno +
10:15     Ernesto Piazza +
12:00     Carla Ferrando +
3:00        Young Men’s Institute Memorial Mass +
5:00        Ettorina Cardella & Family + 

Monday               November 14, 2022
7:00        The Curreri Mazzucco Family +
9:00        Franco Ortesi  + –Gino Vincenzo Candida Grazia & Desilerio Basuino +    

Tuesday               November 15, 2022
7:00        Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00        Emanuela & Antonio Amantea  +–  Clementina & Giosue Bresolin, & Franco, Pia & Lodovico Ortesi + 

Wednesday       November 16, 2022
7:00        Edward Sabini +
9:00        Mary, Mario, & Johnny Ortesi +  – James Staley + 

Thursday             November 17, 2022
7:00        Anniversary of the Death of Valentine Te +
9:00        Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III + – Rafael & Felicidad Marquez + 

Friday                   November 18, 2022
7:00        Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00        Mary & Joseph Lavin + – Salvador F. Marquez, Sr. +               
         
Saturday              November 19, 2022
7:30        The Giurlani Family +
9:00        Amelia DeNicolai  + – Gil & Belen F. Marquez  +
5:00        Marie & Walter Souza & Gig Ghiglieri + 

Baptisms
Olivia Micheli

Marriages
Nathan Iruegas & Victoria Dobbin

Rest in Peace
Mary Alasia – Randall Ching
Lorenzo Simi – Gino Lomonaco

Particular Items

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 next 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.

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.

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

Choose Life! Walk for Life West Coast 2023: Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 19th Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 21, 2023. The day begins with the Walk for Life Mass at 9:30AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone. Saints Peter and Paul will host all-night Eucharistic Adoration for Life the night before the Walk. For more, visit walkforlifewc.com

Archbishops Annual Appeal: This year’s assessment is $29,415. 63 families or parishioners have given or pledged $30,187, leaving us $772 ahead. All extra goes to the building maintenance fund. If you have not yet given, please join your fellow parishioners in meeting this shared obligation.

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.

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday                 13          33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday               14           Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday               15           Albert the Great; Bishop, Doctor
Wednesday        16            Margaret of Scotland; Queen, Gertrude; Virgin
Thursday             17           Elizabeth of Hungary; Religious
Friday                   18           Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter & Paul, Rose Philippine                                                                    Duchesne; Virgin
Saturday              19           Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday                 20           Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, End of the Liturgical Year

Your gifts of October 29/30:                                       $2,449.
Weekly Goal:                                                                  $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings:                                     $6,221.
All Saints:                                                                        $1,514.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!