The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48. In the first reading, the Lord takes some of the Spirit that was on Moses and bestows it on the elders, and they begin to prophesy. James writes to warn the rich of the judgment coming to those who seek luxury and pleasure, while shortchanging their workers. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks against intolerance, referring to someone who is not a follower who is driving out demons. He says: Whoever is not against us is with us.

 

 常年期第二十六主日 

今天的讀經一記述梅瑟覺得自己一人不能負起整個民族的重擔，求天主幫助，天主把「他身上的神能賦給七十位長老……當時有兩人不是屬於他們之中的，也開始出神說話。」年青的若穌厄很生氣，提出抗議。而在福音中，也記載着類似的事，門徒們看見有一個不是與他們同門的人，因耶穌的名字驅魔，就禁止他。這是排除異己的心理，這樣的情形往往發生在今日我們所處的環境中，是耶穌所不喜歡的。無論什麼人，祇要懷着為基督而行善，天主都會報答。我們應該懷着愉快的心情互相合作，並且幫助他更深地認識天主。 

今天的這段福音記載耶穌除了告訴我們對外人應有的態度外，又告訴我們自己應盡的責任，要立善表，常檢討自己的言語行為，並加深認識教理，免得在言語行動上，使信仰不深的人失足跌倒。最後祂又要我們保護自己，極力避免犯罪，免得永遠和祂分離。 

耶穌把使人失足和一個人自己失足都看得很嚴重，用了少有的非常嚴厲的話語告誡我們，我們對祂這番話不應等閒視之。 

十月是玫瑰月，我們在這月中要多念玫瑰經，熱心恭敬聖母。十月六日是玫瑰聖母節，我們可以從今天開始做九日敬禮，以表示對她感激和孝愛。

 
 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

We are living in the United States where many ethnic groups and their cultures integrate into American culture. Last week the Chinese and Vietnamese celebrated the Moon Festival. In coming weeks, the Italian will celebrate the Italian-American Heritage Month. Our parish will celebrate the Italian Heritage Festival and Parade on October 13. Our parish alone celebrates Masses in three different languages every weekend: English, Cantonese and Italian. Each of ethnic group is different in culture and value but we mingle very well with each other. Sometimes we mistrust those who are different from us such as races, political ideas or religions. We label them and judge them without taking into account who they are, their cultural stories and the good they do. 

Today’s Gospel Jesus reminds his disciples and us to be open minded, unprejudiced and recognized the good in others and in their works. Accept them as who they are. Jesus’ disciples ask, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mark 9: 38-40). John and his companions are not happy because the other person does not belong to their group but do their mission. 

Our Catholic Church is universal. We welcome everyone. Jesus wants us to open our minds and hearts and recognize those who are doing good. Jesus’ disciples are jealous and against others because they have done greater jobs than them. The disciples complain to Jesus who authorizes people outside of their group to use the name of Jesus to carry out the Gospel message by driving our demons and healing the sick. Jesus encourages the disciples not to prevent others who do the good works in God’s name. 

A question for us: How do we understand who is with us and who is against us? Sometime, we, Christians, feel that we are the only beloved children of God and people who do not belong to our religion are outsiders who cannot be in the love and mercy of God. Vatican II has changed this view that everyone can have the love and mercy of God. Our Catechism of Catholic Church teaches, “…Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it, can be saved…” (CCC 1260).  

Jesus reminds us to open our minds and hearts to share God’s gifts with others. We should not envy or be jealous but harmonize our differences to practice our Christian faith and encourage others, Christians or non-Christians, to do good. 

Have a blessed week! 

Fr. Tho
Pastor
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              September 29, 2024
 8:45     Birthday of Edward deNicolai +
 10:15  The Soul of Teresa Tsih + – Chan, Tang Fong +
 12:00  In Honor of Madonna della Guardia – Fiore Marcheschi +
 5:00     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Gaetana Sanfilippo + 

Monday             September 30, 2024
 7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     The Sanguinetti Family + –  Judy Siri + 

Tuesday            October 1, 2024
 7:00     Birthday of Luis G. San Gabriel, Sr. +
 9:00     Birthday of GB DeMartini + –  Carmine Voto + 

Wednesday    October 2, 2024
 7:00     Nicola Sanguinetti +
 9:00     In Memory of Ilva Baccetti & Costantino Laurent + 

Thursday          October 3, 2024
 7:00     Anniversary of the Death of Mr. Lu Kim +
 9:00     The Birthday of Fernanda Matteucci + – Judy Siri +

Friday                 October 4, 2024
 7:00     The Birthday of Steven Thomeczek +
                 The Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
 9:00     Gaetano Alioto + – Alberto Cattoi + 

Saturday          October 5, 2024
 7:30     Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +
 9:00     The Lucchesi Family +
 5:00     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul –  Lisa Giudice + – Robert Figone +

 
 
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 (this Friday) we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass. 

St. Francis of Assisi: On Friday we celebrate the feast of the beloved St. Francis of Assisi, patron of our City and Archdiocese! Our friends over at the Shrine of St. Francis on Columbus and Vallejo celebrate the Feast over the whole weekend. Please pick up a flyer from the tables which lists all their events. 

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.

Viva!

Madonna del Lume: The festival of “La Madonna Del Lume” is & October 5 & 6! The events of Saturday, October 5 begin at 10:00 AM with the Memorial Mass at the Fisherman’s Chapel on the wharf, followed by the fishing boat parade, and the Memorial Ceremony at sea. The October 6 events will begin with Mass at 11:45 AM, followed by refreshments in the cafeteria. The procession will begin in front of the church at 1:45 PM, and all little angels & fisherman are urged to come in costume! The MDL dinner dance is at 5PM at the SF Italian Athletic Club. Please pick up a flyer in the Church! 

Bay Area Rosary Rally: Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the 14th annual Rosary Rally on October 12 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The day begins with confessions at 9:30 a.m. followed by a talk on the history of the Rosary at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Rosary. The Mass of the Americas will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction. At 1:00 p.m., there will be an Ethnic Food Festival with Know Your Rights Workshop and information tables All details here: sfarch.org/event/rosary-rally/  

105th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar: It’s coming up, the most fun-filled weekend of the year! Join us On Saturday, October 12 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and Sunday, October 13 from 11AM to 7:00PM for food, drinks, games for kids and adults, the Columbus Day Mass. The Columbus Day parade, and if that were not enough the Blue Angels flying overhead. And it all benefits the Church, School, and Pre-K!

Filipino Ministry Gala: Join the Filipino Ministry in the celebration of the 12th Annual Gala Fundraiser on Sunday, October 13, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. This wonderful event helps support the mission of the Filipino Ministry and fosters fellowship and camaraderie with the community of faithful across the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Don’t miss this fun and exciting event and win fabulous raffle prizes. Dinner tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a table of ten. To order dinner and/or raffle tickets, contact Estelle Oloresisimo at 415.595.9248 or email at [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 https://bit.ly/SsPP100Banquet, 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! Call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected]. Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were Rich and Laura Azzolino, married here back in 1978). 



Want to See our 100th Anniversary Video Invitation? Of course you do! Please check out our video invitation by scanning the qcode at left, or visit https://bit.ly/SsPP100Anni and please share with all your friends and family! 
 

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! 

“The world is an abiding gift of God to us. The fact that we ourselves ARE is an abiding gift of God to us. That we are as we are and can breathe and feel and work is by no means self-evident, but is worthy of adoring wonder. To know this is part of man’s basic consciousness. Constantly to receive oneself from the hand of God, and to thank Him for this, belongs to the essential being of man, of the real man.” Romano Cardinal Guardini “On Gratitude” 

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867.  So far 61 families/parishioners have given $42,053, leaving us with a balance of $26,814. 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.  

Religious Education—(CCD Sunday School): "Lord, when did we see you hungry" Mt 25:37 - 2024 Catechetical Theme. 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.  

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  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 

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               29          The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday              30          Jerome; Priest, Doctor
Tuesday             01          Thérèse of the Child Jesus; Virgin, Doctor
Wednesday        02          The Holy Guardian Angels
Thursday           03          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday                 04          Francis of Assisi; Founder, Patron
Saturday            05          Faustina Kowalska; Virgin, Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos; Priest
Sunday               06          The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Your gifts of September 21/22:          $2,696.
 Weekly goal:                                     $8,670.
 Shortfall:                                            $5,974.
 Second Collection (Priests’ Retirement): $1,222. 
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!