External Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19. In the first reading, Peter is arrested and imprisoned. An angel of the Lord wakes Peter from his sleep and leads him out of the prison. Paul writes to Timothy, The time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. In the Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples: Who do you say that I am? Simon Peter says, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus tells Peter that he is the rock upon whom the Church will be built.
San Pietro e Paolo
Pietro, pescatore di Galilea, è chiamato da Gesù a diventare pescatore di uomini; Paolo, il fariseo osservante della legge, diviene per elezione Apostolo della genti. Sulla loro testimonianza trova fondamento la nostra fede. Dalla loro fedeltà nasce lo stimolo a dire “sì” al Signore, che ci chiama donandoci la fede.
聖伯多祿聖保祿節
聖伯多祿和聖保祿二人的個性完全不同，伯多祿是首先明認耶穌是天主的人，他說：「祢是基督,永生天主之子。」他也是耶穌把他的名字西滿改為多祿（磐石），說在這磐石上，建立祂的教會」。他是個漁夫，由耶穌親自召叫加入門徒行列，曾和耶穌朝夕相處了三年之久，熟悉耶穌。可是他也很軟弱，三次背主。
保祿原本是個法利塞經師，熟悉猶太教規，知識豐富，摘善固執，他完全不認識耶穌，曾經以為耶穌和跟隨祂的人都是叛徒，必需趕盡殺絕。可是往大馬士革的路上被天上的光環擊跌下馬，同時有聲音向他「我是你迫害的耶穌。」他因而心靈的眼目大開，認清了真主的美和善。從此赴湯蹈火，受盡艱辛，宣揚基督的神國。
兩位門徒雖然性格不同，但都以一生的精力去宣揚聖教，二人最後都為基督的教會捐軀。伯多祿悔改後變得堅強，不遺餘力地傳揚福音。而保祿本來是個剛烈的人，為了維護自以為真道時不惜殺人，但認清了真主耶穌以後，雖然不改摘善固執的本性，但對人變得溫和謙遜，在《迦拉達書》第六章中，他勸說弟兄要彼此擔待，以柔和的心神去矯正他人。
讓我們祈求二聖的幫助，效法他們的芳表，心中常常想到基督的言行，不單一生明認耶穌是天主、保守信德，也像他們一樣努力去傳揚聖教。在我們生命的最後時刻，能像聖保祿一樣說出：「這場好仗我打完了，信德也保守了…」From the Pastor's Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This weekend we celebrate our Patron Saints, Peter and Paul. Let us pray to Saints and Peter and Paul to intercede for our families, benefactors and church community.
I hope you are following my letters to learn about the story of Saints Peter and Paul. Here is the continuation of the story.
In its early years, the church of Saints Peter and Paul was highlighted by enthusiastic displays of religious devotions of devotees from various parts of Italy. Numerous groups had their special saints and patrons whom they honored on festive occasions. A tactful procedure was established to limit their manifestations. On the occasion of the feast of a particular saint, a temporary place of honor was allocated to the right of the main altar for the display of statues, icons, and banners. These religious statues and artifacts now adorn the several side chapels at the entrance and on either side of the church.
On January 31, 1926, San Franciscans were startled by the banner headline in the San Francisco Examiner: “SS Peter and Paul Church Bombed.” This was not the act of some organized terrorist group. The bombing, and the four others that followed, were perpetrated by a deranged anarchist who carried on a campaign of terror for more than a year. Although the bombings caused little structural damage and left no church-goer killed or injured, the specter of the “mad bomber” would continue to haunt the shadows of the church for the next fourteen months. Finally, the reign of terror came to an end when a police detective shot and killed the bomber as he was lighting a fuse of still another bomb. The dead man was identified only years later when clues pointed to a maniacal sidewalk preacher who had patronized the bars and dives in the Third and Howard Streets area- at that time the armpit of San Francisco. (To be continued).
Happy Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday July 2, 2023
8:45 Luigi & Giuliana Marciano +
10:15 Fr. Giovanni Giampietro +
12:00 Maria Carmela & Paolo DeMartini & Family + – In Honor of La Madonna delle Grazie
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday July 3, 2023
7:00 Lorraine DeNicolai +
9:00 Birthday of Francesco Germano + – David Salani +
Tuesday July 4, 2023
7:00 Patrick V. Ross +
9:00 Birthday Simoun M. Bugayong + – Ray Piva +
Wednesday July 5, 2023
7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti +
9:00 Edward Sabini + – Dottore Silvestri Vincenzo +
Thursday July 6, 2023
7:00 Dennis Calvert +
9:00 Daniel Scopel + – Mario & Emma Campodonico +
Friday July 7, 2023
7:00 Phyllis Restivo + – Intention Archbishop Cordileone
9:00 Gaetano Alioto +
Saturday July 8, 2023
7:30 The Giurlani Family +
9:00 Beppe Frizza + – Cindy Ford & Ellen Stahl +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter & PaulWEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group above, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.
In Honor of the Infant of PragueMarriages
John Leo Paguban & Kristine Castro
Rest in Peace
Rochus ChuiParticular Items
Second Collection: Today there will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence, supporting he good works of the Holy Father all over the world. Please be generous!
玫瑰經 Chinese Apostolate First Sunday Rosary: The Apostolate meets every first Sunday of the month following the 10:15 AM Mass, to pray the Rosary in the Don Bosco Room.
Camp Grigio: Summer is coming, an that means it’s time for Camp Grigio. Camp Grigio is a Summer program consisting of supervised instructional and recreational activities for young children who are too young to attend The Club (ages 3 – 8). Camp Grigio runs from through August 11. For more information: salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/camp-grigio/ or call 415-397-3068.
Eucharistic Adoration & Confession/ Anointing of the Sick: We have Adoration & Confession every Friday, following the 7:00 AM Mass. And on the first Friday of the month (THIS Friday) we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.
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
Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School & Pre-K Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Please email Dr. Lisa Harris at the school at mailto:[email protected], sspeterpaulsf.org/ or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at mailto:[email protected] to learn more!
Sponsor a Student! Are you able to help a student receive a Catholic education? We are receiving more request for financial aid than ever before. The Salesians started by educating the children of the poor and we are not about to stop now—but like Don Bosco before us we need your help! We invite financially able parishioners to help with this ministry. Please call Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.
Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Health and Wellness offers primary & pediatric healthcare in accordance with Catholic principles. They are located at 2000 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 304, in San Francisco. Now scheduling appointments for:
PEDIATRICS: Wellness visits for ages 6 months to 18 years with our pro-life pediatrician Dr. Virginia Schneider.
WOMEN and MEN: Comprehensive annual exam.
EXPECTANT MOMS: Pregnancy verification, initial ultrasound and blood work.
FERTILITY: Initial and follow-up appointments using natural fertility assessment methods.
For appointments, call 415-775-1500 or email our office at [email protected] We look forward to caring for your families in a Christ-centered way!
“Bella is an answer to my prayers to bring an authentically Catholic woman-centered healthcare clinic to our people in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. I invite your collaboration and support so together we can make something beautiful for God. May God bless and reward you for doing so!”– Archbishop Cordileone. Support Bella’s mission at www.bellahw.org
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. Your donations help support important things like St. Patrick’s Seminary! So far 43 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $26,386 leaving us with a balance of $38,277. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
“One Night with You” is Randy DeMartini’s tribute to the King of Rock and Roll! As everyone knows Randy is the Executive Director of the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and all proceeds from the event will support the Club! “One Night With You” will be at the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno on Saturday, August 26. This is Randy’s repeat performance, and he received glowing reviews for the first one! Visit https://salesianclub.org/events/for tickets and hotel reservations!
Catholic Legislative Advocacy: Join us in advocating for Catholic issues of life, justice and peace. To join the Archdiocesan team, please go to this link to sign up: https://sfarchdiocese.org/legislative-advocacy-team-sign-up/ Questions: Valerie Schmalz, Director, Office of Human Life & Dignity, [email protected]
Pope Francis on Saints Peter and Paul: “Two great Apostles of the Gospel and two pillars of the Church: Peter and Paul. Today we celebrate their memory. Let us take a closer look at these two witnesses of faith. At the heart of their story is not their own gifts and abilities; at the center is the encounter with Christ that changed their lives. They experienced a love that healed them and set them free. They then became apostles and ministers of freedom for others.
Peter and Paul were free because they were set free. Let us reflect on this central point….
Dear brothers and sisters, the Church looks to these two giants of faith and sees two Apostles who set free the power of the Gospel in our world, only because first they themselves had been set free by their encounter with Christ. Jesus did not judge them or humiliate them. Instead, he shared their life with affection and closeness. He supported them by his prayer, and even at times reproached them to make them change. To Peter, Jesus gently says: “I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail” (Lk 22:32). And to Paul: “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” (Acts 9:4). He does the same with us: he assures us of his closeness by praying and interceding for us before the Father, and gently reproaching us whenever we go astray, so that we can find the strength to arise and resume the journey.” –Pope Francis, Homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, 2021.
Saints Peter and Paul Prayer List: Please pray for: reparation for those who attack the Church, parish families going through difficulties, for all of the Souls in Purgatory, for the swift end of the violence in Ukraine, for Fr. Dave Purdy, Sofia, Rose Mary, Noreen, Mrs. Gariano, Mary, Damian, Irene, Sharon, Maria, Maureen, Patrick, Gary, Dolores, Louisa (not our secretary) Charee, Nancy, Angelina, Steve, Lisa (not our principal), Vicki, Wayne, and Anna. We also pray for young people who have lost direction in their lives, and at risk children everywhere. Let's also pray for an end to abortion, an increase in the vocation to marriage, priesthood, and religious life, and for all who are sick and suffering, and for peace and for Cardinal Joseph Zen and persecuted Christians everywhere.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 02 The External Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday 03 Thomas; Apostle
Tuesday 04 Independence Day
Wednesday 05 Anthony Zaccaria; Priest, Elizabeth of Portugal; Queen, Married Woman
Thursday 06 Maria Goretti; Virgin, Martyr
Friday 07 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 08 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 09 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of June 25/26: $3,298.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,372.
Second Collection (Parish School): $683.
Thank you! Your parish needs and appreciates your continued support!
