Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37. Daniel has a vision of one like a Son of Man coming, on the clouds of heaven, receiving dominion and kingship over all creation. In the second reading, John writes of Jesus Christ as the faithful witness who is coming amid the clouds. In the Gospel, Pilate asks Jesus if he is King of the Jews, and Jesus responds, my kingdom does not belong to this world.

 
 
耶穌君王節（常年期第三十四主日）
 
今天是教會禮儀年最後的主日，也是耶穌君王節。今天的福音中，耶穌答覆比拉多的問話：「那麼你就是君王了？」「你說的是，我是君王，我為此而生，我也為此而來到世界上，為給真理作證。」（若十八：37）耶穌清楚地表明自己的國度不在這世界上，祂也以行動來證明，當祂以五餅二魚餵飽五千人，民眾要立祂為王時，祂迴避隱退，而在受審判受死的前夕，卻明認自己是君王，因為祂的國度不是世人肉眼可見的國家的榮華富貴，政權和統治，而是建基於正義與和平，仁愛以及在聖神內喜樂的天主之國。 

耶穌的王位和祂的苦難相關，祂的皇冠是用荊棘做的，祂的皇座是十字架，祂的皇袍是滿身傷痕，祂的權杖是剌穿手的鐵釘。耶穌以祂的苦難和生命去為真理作證，帶人認識真理，使人得到自由，因為真理使人自由。 

因此，身為基督跟隨者的我們，如果承認耶穌是我們的君王，就必需言行一致，把我們的心交給祂，效法祂、服從祂的教導，否則我們的信仰是空洞的。 

耶穌以愛統治祂的王國，愛是進入祂的王國的必要條件，為得到這個公民權，必需身體力行愛的教導，一生努力不懈，堅毅不拔，像聖保祿宗徒一般，跑畢比賽，打了勝利的一仗。

 
 
 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today is the last Sunday of our liturgical year 2024. Next Sunday, we will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. We celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King today which to indicates that only the kingdom heaven will last forever. 

A history of the Solemnity of Christ the King celebration: Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of Christ the King in 1925. The first World War was ended in November 11, 1918. The war had created bitterness among nations and many powerful countries around the world were trying to establish their supremacy over the rest. The Fascist regime in Italy was gaining grounds and Russia was under the rule of Stalin. Nazism was emerging in Germany. Spain and Portugal were falling into the hands of the absolute powers. While people were in the midst of growing uncertainties, Pope Pius XI wanted to reassure the faithful and the World belonged to Christ and not to any other self-proclaimed powers of the world. Today’s Gospel of John describes that, Jesus responded to Pilate when asked, “Then are you a king?” Jesus answered, “You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”  John 16:37.  

Because Christ’s kingdom belongs to the truth it has a different origin from those of this world. The kingdoms that we know in this world are governed by human powers who compete, fight, try to dominate others and subdue those who are weaker. Several wars are happening in our world these days. The stronger countries try to tear down and dominate the weaker countries. The devil even tried to trap Jesus into  worldly power. When Jesus was tempted by the devil, he asked Jesus to worship him, and, in exchange, would give Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. Jesus rejected this kingship by calling the devil to worship only God alone. Jesus Christ wants to establish his kingdom through love, justice and peace. The world kingdoms that rely on the powers of arms will sooner or later collapse. Only God’s kingdom will last forever, because it has roots in our hearts that no one can take away. 

May Christ the King help us to build God’s kingdom in this world by sharing the love of God with one another, advocating for justice, and working for peace.  

Have a blessed week!
 
Fr. Tho 
Pastor
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              November 24, 2024
 8:45     Thanksgiving for Saints Peter and Paul Church on the 100th Anniversary from the Tess Diaz Family
 10:15  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
 12:00  Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – Andres Cannavo +
 5:00     Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Healing Faruche T. Hoxha 

Monday             November 25, 2024
 7:00     Edward Sabini +
 9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Frank Tognotti + – Missy Poindexter + 
Tuesday            November 26, 2024
 7:00     Domenica, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena & Frances Cresci +
 9:00     Joseph Riccio + – Diane Henrichsen + 

Wednesday        November 27, 2024
 7:00     Frank Sanguinetti + – The Birthday of Fr. Martin Jenco, OSM
 9:00     Elena, Angelo, & Delia Serafini + – Antonio & Manuela Amandea + 

Thursday            November 28, 2024
 9:00     Sr. Veronica Milyo, FMA + – Peter Wozniak + –Thanksgiving for Blessings and Guidance Received Throughout the Year 

Friday                 November 29, 2024
 7:00     Vonnie Roi Hale +
 9:00     In Honor of Madonna della Guardia 

Saturday            November 30, 2024
 7:30     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     Celestina Sbragia +
 5:00     The Sanguinetti Family +

 
 
Particular Items 

Second Collection: This weekend we have a second collection for the Campaign for Human Development. Please be generous. 

Month of the Souls in Purgatory: November is the month where we pray for our deceased loved ones, and all the souls in Purgatory. All Souls envelopes are in the pews and on the tables. Please write your intentions on the envelope and turn it in with donations to the office or collection basket. 

Thanksgiving: On Thanksgiving Day, we have just one Mass , at 9:00 AM. Come join us in thanking God for everything! 

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 we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.
 
Advent Begins: Next Sunday, December 1, is the first Sunday of Advent, and the New Liturgical Year. We will move into year C, meaning the Sunday Gospels will be taken from the Gospel of Luke. 


Lessons and Carols: Join us on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00PM as we once again host Lessons and Carols, a joint production of the students of SSPP and Riordan High School. A great step on your Advent journey. 



Cruzada Guadalupaña: On December 7 the 31st annual Cruzada Guadalupaña will take place. It starts at 6:00 AM at All Hallows Church in South San Francisco, and ends at St. Mary’s Cathedral (about 11 miles) where Archbishop Cordileone celebrates a special Mass. You can join anywhere along the route. Visit www.cruzadaguadalupana.org for all info. 

Advent Penance Service: On Saturday, December 7, from 3-5PM, we will have an Advent Penance Service. Follow the words of the Baptist and make straight the paths of the Lord before Christmas. Confessions heard in English, Spanish, Italian, Cantonese, and Vietnamese. 

Salesian Jubilarians at Corpus Christi: The Salesian Western Province is celebrating their jubilarians on Saturday, November 30, the feast day of St. Andrew and the patron of the province at Corpus Christi Church, 62 Santa Rosa Ave., in San Francisco. There will be a 5pm Mass followed by a reception in the church hall. All are welcome. Our former pastor, Fr, John Itzaina, SDB, will be celebrating the 50^th anniversary of his ordination. If you cannot attend and would like to send well wishes, you can write to him at Don Bosco Hall, 1831 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA. 94709.
 
Our Centennial Celebration and Jubilee Year has begun! On November 9-10, 2024 we began the 100 Year Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church.   What a great weekend! The Masses and the Renewal of Wedding Vows were holy and beautiful; both the Saturday and Sunday receptions were packed; the food was great, and the grace of God touched all! Go here for links to photos and videos. 

Remember, though, the Jubilee Celebration is for the whole year—see the indulgence granted to us by the Vatican at left! Let us take this year to gratefully reflect on the gifts given to us by God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; to honor those who have come before us, and to preserve our faith and our Church for our posterity! 

Who are they?

Guess Who? 

Can you recognize this week’s lovely mystery married couple? Last week’s couple were Leo & Marjorie Patane, married here back in 1981. 

Want to see ALL our married couples? Go here, and you can find our full slideshow.
 


 On the Occasion of the Jubilee Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Church.
The Apostolic Penitentiary in Rome, charged with the granting of indulgences, has designated Saints Peter and Paul Church in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, California as a Vatican recognized site for Plenary Indulgence and has granted a Plenary Indulgence to the faithful who truly repent and are driven by charity under these certain conditions from November 1, 2024 until November 1, 2025. A Plenary Indulgence may also apply, through the faithful’s own sufferings, to the Souls in Purgatory. 

 
An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment for sin the guilt of which is already forgiven, which a properly disposed member of the Christian faithful obtains under certain conditions with the help of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies authoritatively the treasure of the satisfaction of Christ and the saints. Code of canon Law (can. 992). A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in a state of grace, have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin.  Please pick up a flyer from the tables for all information on how to obtain this wonderful spiritual gift! 

Choose Life! Walk for Life West Coast 2025: Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers of every and no faith from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 21st Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 25, 2025. There will be Mass at 9:30AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral . The rally begins at 12:30PM in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, and the Walk, down Market Street, begins at 1:30PM. Last year’s Walk drew tens of thousands of people. For complete information about the Walk, visit walkforlifewc.com or call 415‐658‐1793.
 
“God is so real and his love is so real that he enters into history; he becomes a man to feel what it is, how it is to live in this created world, and he accepts the path of suffering of the Passion and even suffers death. God’s love is so real that he participates not only in our being but also in our suffering and our dying” - Pope Benedict XVI, A School of Prayer.

Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Primary Care 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! 

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               24          Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Monday              25          Catherine of Alexandria; Virgin, Martyr
Tuesday             26          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday        27          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday           28          Thanksgiving Day
Friday                 29          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday            30          Andrew; Apostle, Patron
Sunday               01          First Sunday of Advent 

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