The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58. In the first reading, Wisdom has prepared her table for those seeking understanding. In the reading from Ephesians, we are instructed to live not as foolish persons but as wise. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the crowds that he is the bread from heaven, and that whoever eats of him will have eternal life.

 



 
常年期第二十主日 

耶穌說對猶太人說：「我就是從天降下的生命的食糧，人吃了這食糧，將永遠活着。我要賜給人的食糧就是我的肉……」。這句話不但使當年的人猶太人覺得不可思議，就今日，許多人仍覺得不能接受。但耶穌並沒有改變祂的說法，說這酒餅是個象徵祂，卻加強語氣說： 「因為我的肉是真實食品，我的血，是真實的飲料。」許多人聽了這話而離開了，耶穌沒有挽留，反而問門徒：「你們呢？你們也願意離開嗎？」耶穌沒有詳細解釋，令人明白多一點，祂要求的是信德，因為信不需要明白，明白了就是知道而不是信了。 

教會有幾個奧跡，像天主三位一體；天主聖子降生成人的奧跡；基督聖體也屬於奧跡之一。天主要和我們融合，陪伴我們走人生的路，因此降生成人。在彌撒中把信眾和祂自己，連同祂的讚頌和代禱結合向天父呈獻。在彌撒中酒和餅沒有改變形狀，但改變了實質，真正是耶穌的血和肉，是獻給天父的至高無上的感恩祭品。 

《天主教教理》第三條——有關聖體聖事這樣寫道:｢耶穌愛我們，當祂知道要離開世界回到父那裏時……為留給宗徒〔我們〕這愛情的保證，為使〔我們〕與祂自己永不分離，祂建立了聖體聖事，作為祂聖死與復活的紀念……誰以信德來接受祂的聖體的恩賜，就是接納祂自己。」
 
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

We have the privilege of attending Eucharist daily, offered in so many churches in our country. People from other countries may not be able to attend Mass daily, due to political and religious restriction. Attending Eucharist is the core of our faith where we listen to the word of God from Scripture and receive Holy Communion. 

The first reading from the Book of Wisdom tells us that the food and drink that people share are physical food. But the spiritual food that Jesus Christ gives is the insight of life through the Word of God, who is truly wisdom, and, at the Eucharist table, the meal we share is the communion between us and God. It transforms us to imitate Christ. 

In the second reading St. Paul tells the Ephesians (and us) that we learn the true wisdom of God from the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, our gathering as the church community, praying and singing at the Eucharist, is giving thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ. 

The Eucharist is the core of our faith. We believe that Christ’s body was broken and shed his blood for our sins on the cross. He rose from the death to live, so that he can give us eternal life. He continues to nurture us through his Word and Holy Communion. Every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the consecration, the priest says the Eucharistic Prayers which transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ: “Take this, all of you, and eat it: This is my body, for this is my Body, which will be given up for you” And “Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me.” At communion, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ and respond, “AMEN” which means “WE BELIEVE”. We believe that we truly receive Christ into our heart and body. By eating  Christ’s body and drinking his blood, we are called to be like Christ, to share his life and we are sure that Christ will raise us from the dead to eternal life.  
Let us remind ourselves that the Eucharist is the celebration of gratitude and thanksgiving to our Lord who gives himself totally to us. Pray for those who do not have privilege to attend the Eucharist daily. 
Have a blessed week! 
Fr. Tho 
 Pastor
 
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              August 18, 2024
 8:45     The Birthday of Frank Tognotti +
 10:15  The Soul of King Yuk Lee +
 12:00  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Lorenzo Simi +
 5:00     Aurora Piazza +

Monday             August 19, 2024
 7:00     Alessandro & Catherine Baccari + – Anthony Gibson +
 9:00     Mike DeNunzio + 

Tuesday            August 20, 2024
 7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + 

Wednesday    August 21, 2024
 7:00     Edward Sabini +
 9:00     Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + 

Thursday          August 22, 2024
 7:00     Lorraine DeNicolai + -Mary Francis Walter +
 9:00     Luigi & Rosa Mangini +

Friday                 August 23, 2024
 7:00     Frank Sanguinetti +
 9:00     Silvio & Elvira Toso + – John Enna + 

Saturday          August 24, 2024
 7:30     The Giurlani Family +
 9:00     Louis, Eugene, & Raymond Raggio +
 5:00     Pietro, Adele, & Elena Domenici + 

 
 
 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 
2024-2025 Religious Education: Religious Education for both children and adults will soon begin. 
Religious Education—(CCD Sunday School): "Lord, when did we see you hungry"  Mt 25:37 - 2024 Catechetical Theme. Welcome back old and new students, registration for 2024-2025 school year is now open. (Grades K to 8).  Application forms are available in the parish office or Sts Peter and Paul Church website https://salesiansspp.org/religious-education. Classes are from 9:45 to 11:00 AM on Sundays.  Sessions begin August 25, 2024. 

Volunteer CCD Sunday School teacher search: We are looking for volunteers who would like to teach Grade school students. Join us in this honorable ministry of teaching and sharing faith. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (415) 421-0809.  

RCIA: 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 2024-2025 sessions begins in September 2024 and continues through  Pentecost, 2025. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Registration forms and more info may be found at salesiansspp.org/religious-education 

Don Bosco Study Group: The Don Bosco Study Group will meet next Tuesday, August 20^th at 4pm by Zoom. We will discuss the wonderful and wonderfully Catholic novel “The Diary of a Country Priest,” and the first part of “The Parables of Jesus: Invitations to Grace.” For a copy of the Parables chapter, or for more information, contact Frank Lavin at (415.310.8551, or email to [email protected]). Great faith-sharing and fellowship.  

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). 

100th Anniversary Banquet: There will also be a prime rib banquet, after the Saturday 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, use the qcode at left or 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! Fr. Mel Trinidad, our Salesian Provincial will be the principal celebrant of the Mass, which will be followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium. 

Guess Who?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 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 Michael Spano and Margaret Kilmartin, married her on November 10, 1985). 


Want to See our100th Anniversary Video Invitation? Of course you do! Please check out our video invitation by scanning the qcode at left, and please share with all your friends and family! 

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! 
“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!”– Archbishop Cordileone. Support Bella’s mission at bellaprimarycare.org 

Knights of Columbus! Congratulations and thanks to the 12 men who joined our reformed Dante Council of the Knights of Columbus! But we can use more members!
 1) Scan the Q Code and use the Promo Code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY
 2) Don't worry about the Agent referral code
 3) Preferred Local council: Sts Peter and Paul Church
 4) Member Referral Number is: 4553568 
 5) Church Parish Name- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
 6) Church Parish State/ province: California 
As long as you have put the code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY (no spaces) you don't have to pay anything. Once the head office sends an email congratulating you, please acknowledge and confirm that you want to become a member. If you don't it still lingers on there until you instruct them to go ahead and we will be informed. 

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               18          The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 Monday             19          John Eudes; Priest
 Tuesday             20          Bernard; Abbot, Doctor
 Wednesday       21          Pius X; Pope
 Thursday           22          The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
 Friday                 23          Rose of Lima; Virgin
 Saturday            24          Bartholomew; Apostle
 Sunday               25          The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
Your gifts of August 11/12                                      $4,029.
 Weekly goal:                                                              $8,670.
 Shortfall:                                                                    $4,641. 

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!