The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6a. Hearing the word of God, the prophet Ezekiel receives his mission to the Israelites. In the Second Letter to the Corinthians, Paul expresses his humility by acknowledging his weaknesses. In the Gospel of Saint Mark, Jesus is rejected by his own townspeople. Because of their lack of faith, they fail to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.


 
常年期第十四主日 

今天的讀經使我深思，耶穌在納匝肋的會堂講道。納匝肋是祂的故鄉，祂從小就生活在那裏 ，當地的人都熟識祂，有些人看着祂長大。他們知道祂的出身，都認識祂的父母。本來應該是個很好講道的場合。祂的智慧，祂的言行,祂行的奇蹟都令他們驚異。這個出身卑微，窮木匠若瑟的兒子怎會做出這些事來？不會是真的 ！廣東俗語有一句話「本地出產的薑不辣｣｡ 他們連想也不想祂所宣講到底有什麼意義，就瞧不起祂，不信祂。這是許多人的心態，多少帶着一種小器和驕傲：這人怎可以比我們好?耶穌祇為信祂的人行奇蹟，因為納匝肋的人不信，耶穌不能行很大的奇蹟。他們錯過了很多機會。 

耶穌不單自己可以行奇蹟，祂也可以叫一些微不道的小人物行奇蹟，教會中古今中外，都有不少人，因為有信德，任由天主在他們身上施為，成就了大事，像聖母瑪利亞、德蘭修女、聖鮑斯高，他們不單自己成為聖人，也使不少人因為他們而成聖成賢。 

我們是不是應該反省一下，在我們身邊的人是不是也有值得我們學習的地方？我們是不是應該信賴天主，使祂有機會在我們身上成就超出我們能力的事？

 
 
A teenage computer whiz who used the early-aughts internet to spread awareness of the Catholic faith will become the church's first millennial saint. 

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at age 15 in 2006, is already referred to as "God's influencer" and the "patron saint of the internet" for his work cataloging Eucharistic miracles around the world — and soon it will be official. Pope Francis and a group of cardinals approved Acutis for canonization at a meeting at the Vatican on Monday, Vatican News announced. It says he will likely be proclaimed a saint at some point in 2025, during the church's jubilee year. 

Acutis was a devout Catholic who taught himself programming from an early age and created websites with a spiritual focus, including his widely praised database of miracles. He is credited with helping homeless people and defending victims of bullying during his lifetime and having a hand in two healing miracles after his death — the requisite number for all Catholic saints. 

Acutis was beatified in October 2020, after the Vatican officially recognized that he interceded from heaven in 2013 to save the life of a Brazilian child who was suffering from a rare pancreatic condition. The Vatican said 4-year-old Matheus Vianna was healed after praying to Acutis and coming into contact with one of his relics, a piece of clothing.

 A second miracle was attributed to Acutis in May of this year. A girl from Costa Rica suffered a serious head trauma after falling off a bike in Florence, Italy, but recovered against the odds after her mother prayed at Acutis' tomb in Assisi.

 Acutis' mother, Antonia Salzano, told CNN in May that the second miracle approval was both “a great joy” and “a sign of hope.” “[With] all the media, the technologies, it seems sometimes that holiness is something that belongs to the past,” she said. “Instead, holiness is also something nowadays in this modern time.”

While his parents were not devout Catholics, Acutis became interested in Catholicism at a young age, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. He was especially fascinated by the ritual of the Eucharist and often asked his parents to take him to saints' birthplaces and the sites of miracles. 

Acutis ultimately cataloged more than 150 miracles, listing them in over a dozen languages and building out downloadable web pages for each with maps and other visuals. The website became a tool for religious instruction by parishes around the world, and the church hailed it — both then and now — as a way to use modern technology for spiritual good.

Acutis' mother, Antonia Salzano, told CNN in May that the second miracle approval was both "a great joy" and "a sign of hope." "[With] all the media, the technologies, it seems sometimes that holiness is something that belongs to the past," she said. "Instead, holiness is also something nowadays in this modern time.”
 – Fr. Al Mengon, SDB, Taken from National Public Radio
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday                              July 7, 2024
 8:45     Luigi Marciano & Giuliama Marciano +
 10:15  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
 12:00  Steve & Lena Cuneo + – In Honor of Madonna delle Grazie of Verbicaro
 5:00     Thanksgiving Iliana San Gabriel 

Monday                             July 8, 2024
 7:00     Andrea Genoveffa +
 9:00     Beppe Frizza + – Emma Marquez + 

Tuesday                            July 9, 2024
 7:00     Virginia Sanguinetti +
 9:00     Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena, & Frances Cresci + 

Wednesday                    July 10, 2024
 7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Gregory Mendiola + 

Thursday                          July 11, 2024
 7:00     Louis DeNicolai + – Sr. Adelaide Pollini, FMA +
 9:00     Margaret Cresci + – Benedict Dacquel Chua + 

Friday                                 July 12, 2024
 7:00     Anniversary of the Death of Jose C. Bugayong +
 9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Celestina Sbragia + 

Saturday                          July 13, 2024
 7:30     In Memory of the Ettorina Cardella Family +
 9:00     Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +
 5:00     The Pierini & Spes Families + – Michael Czuprynski + 



  
Particular Items 

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. 

玫瑰經 Chinese Apostolate First Sunday Rosary: The Apostolate meets every first Sunday of the month (today!) following the 10:15 AM Mass, to pray the Rosary in the Don Bosco Room.

Attn. Catholic Health Professionals: The San Francisco Guild of the Catholic Medical Association invites all diocesan health professionals to attend our Summer Quarterly meeting. Join the association for education, support, and fellowship as we grow in our professional and personal lives as Catholic health professionals. The meeting will be on Saturday, July 13, 2024:  8:30am-11:30am at Star of the Sea Parish: 4420 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. For more information, contact Stephen McCurdy, MD at 530-564-2410 [email protected]  

Salesian Community Bingo: Join us on June 18 for Salesian Community Bingo in the auditorium. Tickets are $25 and extra playing opportunities are available. Doors open at 6:00PM, play starts at 6:30. Visit salesianclub.org/events for tickets and more info.

Saints Peter and Paul School Golf Tournament! Join us  September 16 for an 18-hole tournament at the beautiful Sonoma Golf Club, with a shotgun start at 10:00 AM. Single-player or foursome ticket options are available. Registration includes golf, a boxed lunch on the cart, and a tee prize. All proceeds benefit Saints Peter and Paul School. For tickets and to learn more, visit ssppevents.org/golf. And if you have questions, please contact [email protected]
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On November 9-10, 2024 we will mark the 100 Year Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Of course, the first Saints Peter and Paul was destroyed in the earthquake and fire of 1906, but the cornerstone for this lovely Church you see around you was laid in 1924, so this year marks 100 years! 

On SATURDAY, November 9, at 5:00 PM, we will have a special Mass which will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows for all who were married here, (or were married in another Catholic Church). Anniversary Banquet: There will also be  a prime rib banquet, after the Mass, open to all, in the auditorium. Tickets for the Saturday banquet are $80; $40 for children under 12. For more info and banquet tickets, visit salesiansspp.org/100years, or call the parish office at 415-421-0809 
AND on SUNDAY, November 10, at 11:00 AM we will have our 100 Year Anniversary celebration! Mass will be followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium. 


HELP! & GUESS WHO? As we prepare for the 100th Anniversary we need help from parishioners. Were you or your parents married here? We want pictures to use at the Renewal of Vows part of the celebration. Call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected].

 Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were Alan & Teresa Chau, married here in 1992). 


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 [email protected], or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at [email protected] to learn more! 

Sponsor a Student! 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 Fr. Tho! 

Salesian Summer Camps: Summertime at The Club is packed with exciting activities, fun field trips, learning opportunities, and other adventures! Visit salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/ to learn more.

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867.  So far 43 families/parishioners have given $24,618, leaving us with a balance of $44,249. To donate or watch a good video about the 2024 appeal, and what it supports, go to salesiansspp.org/donations. If you can, join the 1% club! Give $688! But all gifts are deeply appreciated.  

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               07          The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 Monday             08          Weekday in Ordinary Time
 Tuesday            09          Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions
 Wednesday      10          Weekday in Ordinary Time
 Thursday          11          Benedict; Abbot
 Friday               12          Weekday in Ordinary Time
 Saturday           13          Henry; Emperor
 Sunday             14          The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
Your gifts of June 29/30 will be published in next week’s bulletin.
 Weekly goal:   $8,670. 
We are always in shortfall. Fr. Tho asks for your help Please consider donating an amount equal to a breakfast or lunch or movie ticket.  Thank you! Your parish appreciates your continued support!