March 13, 2022: Second Sunday of Lent

Genesis 15:5–12, 17–18. Psalm 27. Philippians 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1 Luke 9:28b–3. God made a covenant with Abraham, promising descendants as numerous as the stars and a home as vast as they could imagine. As wonderful as the Promised Land was, Paul teaches the Philippians that God promises us that our citizenship is in heaven, where our glorified Lord awaits. Luke reports that Peter, John, and James were able to see Jesus in glory with Moses and Elijah, dazzling on the mountaintop. May these stories open our eyes to God’s great glory and generosity.

 

Domenica 2^A Di Quaresima

O ogni anno la Quaresima cammino verso la Pasqua, ci fa percorre i segni efficaci della lturgia e della Parola, perché possiamo apirici alla salvezza di Dio che Gesù Cristo ci porta.

 

四旬期第二主日

今天，在大博爾山上，耶穌顯聖容之時，天主再度向世人說：「這是我的愛子，你們要聽從祂。」天主將基督給了我們，作為我們的導師。 耶穌願意暫時容許祂的天主性，透過祂的人性面貌彰顯出來，在伯多祿、若望和雅各伯出神凝視的面前，露出祂原本的真面目。目的在要宗徒們日後目睹祂受苦受難時不要害怕。宗徒們一輩子都不能忘記這顛峰狂喜，多年以後，伯多祿說：「這來自天上的聲音，是我們同祂在那座聖山的時候，親自聽到見的。」

這一瞬息的光榮，使伯多祿不知所措，他祇想把這美好的時刻永遠留住。他不願想耶穌受難的事。他要建三個帳篷，為耶穌和兩位古代聖人。他祇想永遠享受這動人的一刻。伯多祿日後明白，主要的不是在大博爾山或是在任何地方，甚至醫院的病床上，祇要能夠和耶穌同在就好了。因此，他跟隨師父走下山，師父在加爾瓦略山完成了祂救贖的工作。伯多祿認清了自己的目標，步武師父的後塵，涉山渡水，不畏艱難，宣揚福音，因為他知道，這是他能達到目標，永遠享見天主聖容的途徑。

天主，我渴慕祢的聖容，請告訴我，怎樣尋求祢，怎樣才能永遠享見祢的聖容

 

From the Pastor’s Desk

 

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
TRANSFIGURATION

Changing the Narrative is a strategic communications and awareness campaign using opinion to interpret events in order to change how people think, talk, and act about those events.

When humanitarian migration corridor operations fail in the Russia-Ukraine war, some reporters tell us it is because Russians violate the terms of the ceasefire agreements. Other reporters tell us, it is the Ukrainians who fire at (their own?) people.

Some false narratives can be so convincing they become difficult to verify.

The Lenten Season prepares us to return to the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. The narratives surrounding these events point out how false narratives (or “fake news”) have condemned the Son of God to the punishment for unwelcome criminals. They continue to narrate how because of more false narratives, a whole people have convinced themselves that Jesus never really rose from the dead.

The Gospel narrative of the Lord’s Transfiguration leaves us with good advice from the heavenly Father: “LISTEN to him.” God advises us to sharpen our listening skills. In the coming days, we shall have to rely on what we’ll LISTEN to regarding the Lord Jesus. Our sight may deceive us. What we’ll see during the Passion, Death and Resurrection will not always coincide with what we’ve heard regarding the truth about the Lord Jesus. We will see God condemned, weak, suffering and dying. But faith will come from LISTENING well more than from seeing. Our listening well will lead us to truth.

If we pay close attention to the truth because of our listening, any “changing of the narrative” regarding the truth about the Lord Jesus will not lead us astray. We shall be able to help many others CHECK the narrative, CHOOSE the right narrative, LISTEN more attentively to the true narrative proclaimed so that all FOLLOW the Lord Jesus to the resurrection and eternal life.

Fr. Ramon Zarate, SDB
Parochial Vicar

 

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday                 March 13, 2022
8:45        Ettorina Cardella & Family + – Marie Moresco + – Jane Gardner +
10:15      For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00     Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – Josephine Pierleoni +
5:00        Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + 

Monday                March 14, 2022
7:00        Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00        Birthday of Giuseppe D’Ascoli + – Ines Dusina +

Tuesday               March 15, 2022|
7:00        Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00        Vincenzo & Marianina Torrano & Family +

Wednesday        March 16, 2022
7:00        Edward Sabini +
9:00        Henry Ravetto + – Grazia & Desidero Basuino +

Thursday             March 17, 2022
7:00        The Lilian & Antonia Sia Lu Family +
9:00        Francesco Passanisi & Albert Joseph Romeo + – Dorothy Chivers +

Friday                   March 18, 2022
7:00        Birthday of Samuel M. Bugayong +
9:00        Giuseppe D’Ascoli + (in Honor of San Giuseppe) – Bob Keller + 

Saturday              March 19, 2022
7:30        Josephine Mazzucco +
9:00        Vincenzo & Brigida Ruggiero +
5:00        The Edward & Eileen Ziomek & Myrtle Lane Families + 

 

Baptisms
Louise Wilson 

Marriages
Christopher McKenna and Lindsay Smolinsk

Rest-in-Peace
Rose Azzolino

 

Particular Items

Adoration and Confession: We have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 7-8PM. During Lent there will be a priest in the confessional for Reconciliation.

Solemnities of St. Patrick & St. Joseph: We have two solemnities this weak: St. Patrick on March 17 (because he is co-patron of our Archdiocese) and St. Joseph on March 19, because that is a Solemnity everywhere!

Stations of the Cross: We will have Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7pm. Some will be live and on Zoom, some only on Zoom.. The Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club, led by Vince Manfreda be hosting live (and via video) stations on Friday, March 18. All are welcome, especially families participating from home. Link on our webpage.

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign! Join in in peacefully praying for the end to abortion in San Francisco! The 40 Days for Life campaign runs from March 2 to April 10 at the Planned Parenthood business at 1522 Bush Street. Sign up for vigil hours at  www.40daysforlife.com/sanfrancisco.

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year’s assessment is $29, 415. The AAA supports many important and necessary functions throughout the Archdiocese. Last year, out of our whole parish, only 77 people donated. We should do better! Consider giving 1% of the total amount—that’s less than one dollar a day! Check out the video below:

 

Saints Peter and Paul Young Adults: Our Young Adult Group has lots going on! Dining together, praying together, feeding the poor, etc. They attend the 5PM Mass together (sometimes Saturdays, sometimes Sundays) . To see what they are up to, visit salesiansspp.org/salesian-young-adults/ where there are links to their Facebook and google photo pages.

Chinese Stations of the Cross: The Chinese Apostolate pray the Stations of the Cross every Lenten Sunday, following the 10:15AM Mass. They gather in the cafe and it is also via ZOOM.

Pre-K Tours: Our Pre-K (ages 3-5) is currently scheduling private tours! Please contact the director, Barbara Simons ([email protected]) or call 415-296-8549 to schedule an individual afternoon tour.

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. This week’s flowers are courtesy of Valentina Simi.  Call 415-421-0809.

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                 13           Second Sunday of Lent
Mon-Wed           14-16     Lenten Weekdays
Thursday             17           Patrick; Bishop
Friday                  18           Cyril of Jerusalem; Bishop, Doctor
Saturday              19           Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday                20           Third Sunday of Lent

 

Your gifts of  February 26/27 :     $2,068.
Weekly Goal:                                   $8,670.
Shortfall taken from savings:      $6,602.
Second Collection (Parish School):            $1,004.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!