The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Exodus 24: 3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26. In the first reading, Moses uses the blood of young bulls to seal the covenant between God and the Israelites. In the Letter to the Hebrews, the author explains that Christ is the high priest, and the new mediator of the covenant. In the Gospel, Jesus blesses the bread and wine at the Passover meal and instructs his disciples to receive them, as his body and blood of the new covenant.
SS. Corpo e Sangue di Cristo
Per continuare il dialogo d’amore e salvare gli uomini dal peccato, il Figlio di Dio si è fatto uomo, morendo in croce e risorgendo il terzo giorno. Gesù ha istituito il sacramento dell’Eucarista, cibo dell’anima e pegno della gloria futura. Nella solennità odierna la Chiesa universale si raccoglie davanti al SS.mo Sacramento, per riscoprire il vitale significato di questa Presenza.
基督聖體聖血節
今天我們慶祝基督聖體聖血節。今天讀的是瑪爾谷福音第十四章，記述耶穌和門徒吃最後晚餐，並且在晚餐中建立了聖體聖事。祝聖了麵餅和酒使它們真正成為耶穌自己。我們都知道，聖體是耶穌真正血和肉，耶穌在聖體聖事中真正臨在；但我們不明白為什麼是這樣。正如天主三位一體的信道一樣，是個奧秘，我們要以信德的精神去接受。
聖體是耶穌賜給我們的禮物，祂要把自己完全送給我們，常常和我們在一起，要我們紀今祂，學祂，像似祂，成為祂。因此我們領聖體時要懷着熱心，恭敬，感激、受教的心情去接受；也可以像對一位尊敬的知心好友一樣，把心中的一切喜樂與哀愁向祂傾訴，求祂幫助。
聖體的奧秘是一直以來世人，甚至聰明才智的人都不明白的一回事，但他們也像我們一樣相信了。當耶穌告訴群眾人要吃祂的肉，飲祂的血才得永生。許多人聽了都不相信，離開了。但耶穌任由他們離開，祂沒有說：「我說這話不是當真的」 或者說「麵餅和酒象徵我的身體。」末了，祂還向門徒們挑戰，「你們呢？你們不離開嗎？」但他們並沒有離開。因為聖體是很大恩賜，也是聖寵的來源。最要緊的是我們領了聖體之後，要決心效法耶穌，要變成像似耶穌。
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Mystery that constitutes the heart of the Church, a renewal of the event of the Holy Thursday. At the Last Supper, before Jesus entered into His passion and death, He established the Holy Eucharist. Jesus said the blessing, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.” (Mk. 14:22-24.)
Every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, we celebrate the passion and death of Jesus Christ who gave his whole self that we might live. As we receive the Holy Eucharist, we are asked to imitate Christ. Through baptism, we became members of the Church. Christ is the head and the Church is Christ’s body. As the Church’s members, we unite with Jesus by receiving His Body and Blood.
We imitate Jesus by sharing Christ’s love with others. Through God’s love and when we share God’s love with others, it brings us together as the community of believers, members of the Church. We are the mystical body of Jesus Christ.
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ dates back to the 13th century, when a Belgian nun, St. Juliana of Mont Cornillon, received a divine vision advocating for a feast dedicated to the Holy Eucharist. The purpose of the feast was to help the faithful increase in faith, advance in the practice of virtue, and make reparation for offences against the Most Holy Sacrament.
The Bishop of Liege accepted the proposal of St. Juliana and her companions and introduced the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in his diocese. Sister Juliana passed away in 1258. Six years later, Pope Urban IV established the Solemnity of Corpus Christi as a feast for the universal Church on the Thursday after Pentecost in 1264. Today in the USA, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi is perpetually transferred to the Sunday following Holy Trinity Sunday.
Pope St. John Paul II, in his Encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia, tells us that adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an inexhaustible source of holiness. The faithful’s devout participation in the Eucharistic procession on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is a grace from the Lord that brings joy to those who take part in it every year.
Many parishes throughout the world celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi by organizing processions with prayers and singing. This Sunday at 1:00pm, our parish will have a procession of the Holy Eucharist from Saints Peter and Paul Church to the Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi here in North Beach. I invite you to participate in the procession.
Happy Feast of Corpus Christi!
Fr. Tho
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday June 2, 2024
8:45 Wedding Anniversary of Andrea & Rose Marenzi +
10:15 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo + – Tommaso Sanfilippo +
5:00 The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +
Monday June 3, 2024
7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti +
9:00 Patricia Gualdoni +
Tuesday June 4, 2024
7:00 Edward Sabini +
9:00 Edward DeNicolai + – Healing Susan Hurley
Wednesday June 5, 2024
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Luz De La Paz +
Thursday June 6, 2024
7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00 Louis DeNicolai +
Friday June 7, 2024
7:00 For the Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00 Anthony & Pauline Cresci +
Saturday June 8, 2024
7:30 Andrea Genoveffa +
9:00 Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano +
5:00 Ruth, Guido, & Gig Ghiglieri + – Emma Marquez +
Marriages
Dominic Coyne & Melissa Olcomendy
Rest-in-Peace
Ingrid Maya M. De Leon
Particular Items
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.
IT’S TODAY: Corpus Christi Procession:! Today we will have our annual Eucharistic Procession from Saints Peter and Paul over to the National Shrine of St. Francis over at Columbus and Vallejo streets. This is a joint procession with both the Salesians and Franciscans! The procession will begin following the noon Mass and will finish with the Rosary, Adoration, & refreshments at the Shrine. Those who attended last year loved it, so make sure you join us this year!
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart. We have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM, and we will have Adoration following the 7:00 AM.
Celebrate St. Anthony at St. Anthony’s Dining Room and St. Boniface Church! On June 13, all Catholics in the SF Archdiocese are invited for a special mass, exposition of a first class relic of St. Anthony of Padua, and an opportunity to serve our homeless brothers and sisters. Event Program at St. Boniface Church (133 Golden Gate Avenue):
Morning Mass: 8:30-9:30am
Relic Exposition: 8:00-1:00pm
Lunch: open to all in St. Anthony Dining Room between 10:30-1:30pm
Mid-day Mass: 12:15-12:45pm
周守仁樞機來訪晚餐聚話 Cardinal Stephen Chow Visits: The Chinese Ministry of San Francisco welcomes Cardinal Stephen Chow, Bishop of Hong Kong! Bishop Chow will celebrate Mass at St. Anne of the Sunset on June 13 at 6:00 PM. A reception dinner will follow at 7:00 PM, and the cost is $30. Please call 415-614-5575 for more info or dinner tickets.
Women’s Retreat for Healing After Abortion June 14-16: You are not alone! The Archdiocese of San Francisco sponsors Project Rachel which helps women and men heal the pain of abortion and to find the path to peace and reconciliation. [email protected] or call 415-614-5567 for more ..
Organ Concert June 23! On June 23 at 3:30PM our friend and excellent organist Mr. John Pavik joined by our great cantor Phoebe Chee, will perform “12 Pieces for Organ” by Théodore Dubois. It’s free, but a free will offering will be taken up in support of music ministry.
Joe Passanisi Memorial Bocce Ball Classic: On June 29, from 8:00AM to 4:00 PM, the Salesians Boys and Girls’ Club invites you to the Annual Joe Passanisi Memorial Bocce Ball Tournament at the Marin Bocce Courts in San Rafael. Call 415-397-3068 for more info.
Salesian Summer Camps: Summertime at The Club is packed with exciting activities, fun field trips, learning opportunities, and other adventures for rising 4th graders up through high schoolers. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9am until 6pm beginning June 5th 2024.
AND Camp Grigio: Camp Grigio is the summer day camp option for children who are not yet Club age (ages 3 – 8), and runs from June 10 – August 9. Visit salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/ to learn more.
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!
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 for all who were married here, and those of you who are parishioners but were married in another Church. which will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows, followed by a prime rib banquet in the auditorium. Tickets for the Saturday banquet are $80. For more info and tickets for the banquet, visit salesiansspp.org/100years. On Sunday, November 10, at 11:00 AM we will have our 100 Year Anniversary celebration Mass 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. Finally, we are looking for donations for our promo video, but we still need $500. For more info about sending pictures or helping to fund the video, call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected]. Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were Rod and Shirley Ordona (even then she was teaching our third grade!) married here in 1992!)
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 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 Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867. So far 35 families/parishioners have given $21,685, leaving us with a balance of $47,182. 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!
“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
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 02 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Monday 03 Charles Lwanga & Companions; Martyrs
Tuesday 04 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 05 Boniface; Bishop & Martyr
Thursday 06 Norbert; Bishop
Friday 07 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saturday 08 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 09 The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of May 25/26 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!
