The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 or 13:1-9. Isaiah describes the word of God as fruitful, not returning to the Lord until his will is accomplished. Paul writes to the Romans, addressing human suffering and looking beyond it to the promise of heaven. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the sower and explains its meaning.
Domenica 15A Del Tempo Ordinario
Parola di Dio non è solo l’insegnamento che Gesù ci dà, ma anche le azioni da lui compiute. Che i destinatari l’accolgano o la rifiutino essa illumine e orienta I fatti della storia. L’umanità riceve da Cristo il dono dello Spirito Santo, che la guida a cogliere nella sofferenza e nella croce il seme di vita eterna.
常年期第十五主日
就如雨和雪，不再返回原處，祇有灌溉田地，使之繁殖萌芽」。（讀經一）耶穌回應依撒撒意亞先知的話，講出了當地人們熟悉的撒種種植的比喻。這比喻耶穌自己已經解釋得很清楚，祂所撒的種子是天主的聖言，也就是天主的恩寵，土地是每人的心田。恩寵的施與，不分種族，不分貧富貴賤，人人有份，任由人自由取之無盡，用之不竭，問題是你想不想要。天主絕不勉強，因為勉強接受不能持久，一遇到多少阻力便心灰意冷，急急放棄。但天主永遠給人機會，因為[木祂知道，人若有心，石地也能變成良田；荊棘叢生也能拔除淨盡，天主從不放棄，祂耐心等待人悔攺，盼望瘠地變良田，結實纍纍。
耶穌警告我們，有些人心麻木了，他們祇想過暫時的、因循苟且的生活，他們塞住耳朵，閉上眼睛，免得聽了心裏明白，而需要改變生活。這是發人深思的話，願我們警醒、細聽，消化、謹記、實行耶穌的教訓。Saints WHO?
Luigi Versiglia & Callisto Carvario
Luigi entered John Bosco’s Oratory School intent on becoming a veterinarian but came out on fire for the missions. He went to the Far East, where he gave of himself teaching poor boys. In 1920. against his protests, he was made bishop of Shaoguan, 韶关 China.
In 1929, Luigi ordained Callisto, also a Salesian and an Italian native. Only 26 and already fluent in the native tongue, Callisto was the sole priest assigned to the mission in Linchow 连州.
The next year, after Callisto had come for a visit, Luigi accompanied him back home to Linchow. Their riverboat journey in the company of five young native Chinese was cut short by the approach of a band of armed pirates. Angered when the priests could not produce protection money, the pirates boarded the boat and tried to seize the women in the group. When Luigi and Callisto stepped forward to defend them, the pirates beat them with their rifle butts. They then brought all ashore and announced their plan to kill the priest because of their religion. Luigi and Callisto heard each other’s confessions before they were taken out to the woods and shot.
They were re-buried later in a public procession. That day a local official declared “The Catholic Church is marvelous which gives to society such men whose duty compels them to sacrifice their lives for their spiritual children.”
Merciful Father, through the intercession of Saints Luigi Versaglia and Callito Caravario,
grant me the courage to defend the defensless.
–Fr. Al Mengon, Parochial Vicar
Taken from the “Magnificat.”
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday July 16, 2023
8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15 The Soul of Paul Tsih +
12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – Johnny Brattesani +
5:00 Alfredo & Delfina Vercelotti +
Monday July 17, 2023
7:00 Edward DeNicolai +
9:00 Giuseppe & Angela Balistreri & Family + – Lorenzo & Rena Gilardi +
Tuesday July 18, 2023
7:00 Marco & Sabina Zolezzi +
9:00 Egisto, Nella, & Ivano Daini and Umberto Bozzetto + –Healing Trish Bui
Wednesday July 19, 2023
7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00 For the Soul of Martha Bini + – Ray & Larry Gilardi +
Thursday July 20, 2023
7:00 Juanita Cong & Mariano Uy +
9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Austin Leo Cannon, III +
Friday July 21, 2023
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Lenny Moreci +
Saturday July 22, 2023
7:30 Evaret & Eric Jorgensen +
9:00 Joseph & Grace Mazzaferri + – Atteo Lazzaretti +
5:00 Giacinto & Maria Massa +
Rest in Peace
Louisa Siu – Lenny Moreci
Margaret Tarantino – Joseph Dennis Christian, II
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 following the 10:15 AM Mass, to pray the Rosary in the Don Bosco Room.
Religious Education for Children and Adults: Children: The 2023-2024 Religious Education-CCD program will begin on September 10, 2023. We are welcoming and accepting students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. The goal of the program is to help children to grow in faith, and working together with parents we hope to help the children come to experience God in their own lives and to familiarize them with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Classes are held every Sunday from 9:45am to 11:00am in the school gym.
Adults: RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a program through which the Church welcomes, educates, and journeys those persons seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The 2023-2024 sessions begin on September 27, 2023 and continues through Pentecost, 2024. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Visit salesiansspp.org/religious-education to register.
Encountering Jesus in the Tenderloin! The Franciscans invite you down to the Tenderloin to learn about their work. Inspired by the Gospel values of Jesus and the life of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, our work is centered around upholding the inherent dignity of every person. On July 21 and August 11 they will host a tour of the Dining Room, program facilities and St. Boniface Church. Following the tour participants will have the opportunity to join those we serve for lunch and return to our Church for individual meditation or Mass. Learn more at stanthonysf.org/about/visit-us or call (415) 241-2896
“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!
Padre Pio Visits North Beach! On Sunday, September 24, the Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will visit the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi at Columbus and Vallejo The relics will be venerated from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and a special Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 PM. Also, beginning at 12:30, there be a procession from the Shrine over to Saints Peter and Paul, and then back to the Shrine. All parishioners are invited to experience this wonderful visit!
Sr. Antoinette Invitational Golf Tournament! Join us on September 25, 2023, at the Sonoma Golf Club for the Sister Antoinette Pollini Invitational! 18-HOLE TOURNAMENT! Shotgun start at 10:00 AM at the beautiful Sonoma Golf Club. HIT THE COURSE: Single-player or foursome ticket options are available. Ticket price includes an 18-hole round of golf, green fees, cart, balls, and lunch. Visit www.events.sspeterpaulsf.org/golf to learn more. and learn about tickets and sponsorship levels. All proceeds benefit Saints Peter and Paul School.
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 [email protected], sspeterpaulsf.org/ or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at [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 w 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.
Our priests need our prayers! The Foundation of Prayer for Priests is an international effort to fulfill this need. If you’d like to learn more about this, visit www.foundationforpriests.org/
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, 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.
Catholic Primary 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. You can watch a video showing some of the things your AAA gifts support at www.salesiansspp.org/donations. So far 49 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $30,492 leaving us with a balance of $34,171. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 16 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 17 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 18 Camillus de Lellis; Priest
Wednesday 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 20 Apollinaris; Bishop, Martyr
Friday 21 Lawrence of Brindisi; Priest, Doctor
Saturday 22 Mary Magdalene; Disciple
Sunday 23 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of July 1/2: $3,547.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,123.
Your gifts of July 8/9: $3,768.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $4,902.
Second Collection (Peter’s Pence): $794.
Thank you! Your parish needs and appreciates your continued support!
