The Second Sunday of Lent
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Genesis 12: 1-4a; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17: 1-9. Abram is sent by God to a new land, so that from him, God will create a new nation. In the second reading, Timothy is encouraged to bear his share of the hardship in living and proclaiming the Gospel. In the Gospel, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a mountain where he is transfigured before them.
Domenica 2A Di Quaresima
La vita è un cammino verso una mèta. Ciascuno porta nel cuore aspirazioni, progetti e ideali a volte confusi. Per perseguirli e realizzarli si cercano presenze significative, qualche segno che indichi la direzione. La vita cristiana è posta sotto il segno della tentazione e Dio può sembrare lontano, assente. Il silenzio di Dio può suscitare smarrimento e sconcerto. Chi ha scelto Dio e si fida di lui sa che la sua vita avrà un esito positivio.
四旬期第二主日
今天的福音叙述耶穌顯聖容的事跡，這事跡發生在耶穌第一次預言自己的苦難之後不久，好像為證明伯多說過的：「祢是默西亞，永生天主之子。」同時也要鼓勵宗徒們，不要為了耶穌所受苦難而氣餒。要他們明白，苦難不損天主聖子的光榮，而是祂獲得光榮的必經之路。
耶穌在他們面前變得容貎光輝奪目，四周的景況安樂平和，使伯多祿禁不住歡呼起來， 要搭起帳棚，留在那裏。但大博爾山上的快樂是暫時的，祇是耶穌光榮復活的先兆而已。它又是日後宗徒傳教時不能忘懷的景像，是他們的精神食糧。耶穌離世升天後他們為傳揚福音，像耶穌一樣受苦受難時，大博爾山上那句話：「這是我的愛子，我所喜悅的，你們要聽從祂。」激勵他們、安慰他們，使他們能夠不怕艱困，勇往直前。這段事跡也叫日後的我們，要效法被釘在十字架上的耶穌，也要緊記在大博爾山上天主聖父的話，不怕艱難困苦，好能日後也分享祂的光榮與真福。
From the Pastor's Desk
Dear Parishioners,
A story tells: one day, a man visited a monastery and asked to meet with a monk. He asked the monk to give him spiritual direction. The man began to tell the monk all of his accomplishments: graduated from universitiy, was successful in business, volunteered for all sort of activities and so on. As the man talked, the monk began to fill a teacup with water. The water reached the rim of the cup, and the monk kept pouring until the water spilled onto the table. The man saw it and shouted, “Stop, the cup will hold no more water!” The monk looks at him and said, “Neither can I teach you anything. You are too full of yourself now. Come back when you have some room for God.” As we live in this modern age, there are many things that we do and are involved in. Do we have time to listen to God? Or are we too busy?
We are in the second week of Lent and today’s Gospel tells us about the Transfiguration of the Lord. Up on the mountain top, Peter, James and John were with Christ and they heard the voice from heaven, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." (Mt. 7:1-9) Did Jesus’ disciples listen to him? They listened to Jesus, but they could not comprehend in the human way of understanding. Jesus tells them, as he is going to Jerusalem, that he saw ahead of him a growing opposition from the religious leaders who would kill him. Peter tried to stop Jesus from entering Jerusalem. Jesus scolds him for not understanding his words. Jesus asked his disciples to listen and be witnesses of what he has done.
Lent is an opportunity for us to set aside our busy life to praise and listen to God. We can listen to God through our prayers and we can fast, which can clear our minds to tune in with God. We can listen to our hearts and hear God speaking to us through the scripture readings. Our parish offers Adoration and Stations of the Cross every Friday. I hope you can put aside your busy schedule to attend! We can listen to God by reaching out to help those in need. Unsheltered people often knock the rectory door and ask for help: clothes, blankets, socks, money and any personal items. You can donate these items to the parish. Our school needs scholarship funds to help unfortunate students. I hope you can help.
Let us live our Lenten season by listening to God’s word and being charitable with our neighbors and help those in need.
Have a blessed Lent!
–Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday March 5, 2023
8:45 Luigi Marciano +
10:15 Anthony Tin + – Rebecca Kong + – Thanksgiving for Fr. Mario Rosso, SDB +
12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Norma Frizza + – The Giurlani Family +
5:00 Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III + –
Family & Wedding Anniversary of Antonio & Lilian Sia Lu
Monday March 6, 2023
7:00 Louis DeNicolai + – Fr. Dave Zunino, SDB +
9:00 Rosario Etcheveste + – Patricia Johnson O’Hearne + –
Domenico, Francesca, Tom, & Giuseppe & Frances Cresci + –Anthony Della Morte +
Tuesday March 7, 2023
7:00 Thomas Mazzucco + –
Family & Wedding Anniversary of Francis & Carlos Tia
9:00 Giuseppe & Angela Balistreri & Family + –
In Honor of Madonna della Guardia ̶ Rosario Etcheveste +
Wednesday March 8, 2023
7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti _+
9:00 Nena Liotta + – Peter Blum +
Thursday March 9, 2023
7:00 .Andrea Genoveffa +
9:00 Fred Scolari + – Rosario Etcheveste +
Friday March 10, 2023
7:00 Romeo DeMartini +
9:00 Fr. Jerry Bonjean, SDB + – Ivan Gutzalenko +
Saturday March 11, 2023
7:30 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Birthday of Victoria Bugayong + & Jennifer Bugayong
5:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini +
WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.
Rest in Peace
Fr. David Pettingill – William Marenco
Particular Items
Lenten Opportunities:
Lenten Disciplines: Abstinence: Everyone 14 years and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. Mass attendance: During Lent, the Church encourages attendance at daily Mass and reception of the Eucharist. Almsgiving: During Lent, the Church encourages generosity to local, national, and worldwide programs of sharing.
Archdiocesan Lenten Speaker Series On the Eucharistic Revival: Throughout March the Archdiocese is hosting speakers at various parishes discussing the Eucharistic Revival. On March 7 at 7:00PM, Fr. Victor Perez from Houston, TX, will speak at Star of the Sea Church, 8th Avenue & Geary in San Francisco. Go here to learn more.
Stations of the Cross: We will observe the Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent at 6:00 PM. Stations will be followed by a soup supper in the cafeteria, hosted this week by the Chinese Apostolate. The school also hosts Stations every Friday at 1:00 PM, but not this Friday of special meetings.
40 Days for Life” is a peaceful prayer vigil that takes place from Ash Wednesday (February 22) through Palm Sunday (April 2) at the Planned Parenthood abortion business at 1522 Bush Street. 40 Days for Life prayer vigils are held in 622 cities in 64 countries. (Our former Archbishop George Niederauer called abortion businesses “the Golgotha of our time”). To learn more or schedule a vigil time, go to: 40daysforlife.com/sanfrancisco/
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.
Dt. Joseph’s Table: S.S. Madonna Addolorata di S’Elia invites you to their Traditional St. Joseph’s Table on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the cafeteria. Reservation forms are on the tables in the Church.
St. Patrick’s Day: This year, St. Patrick Day falls on a Lenten Friday. Archbishop Cordileone has granted a dispensation to all Catholics of the Archdiocese (as well as Catholics present in the Archdiocese that day) allowing us to commute the abstention from meat to either the preceding (15th) or following (22nd) Wednesday. (Wednesday also being an ancient day of fast, since it was the day Our Lord was betrayed).
Salesian Community Bingo: The Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club invites you to Salesian Commuity Bingo Thursday March 16, from 6:30-8:30PM in the Gym. Call the Club at 415-397-3069 for tickets and info or go here. All proceeds benefit the Club.
The Salesian Cooperators (the Salesian Lay Ministry) will start regular monthly formation classes for those who have made their Cooperators promise already. The dates, all by Zoom, are: Thursday, 3-16-23 at 7pm, Thursday, 4-27-23 at 7pm, Thursday, 5-25-23 at 7pm. Visit ‘Events’ on our website for the ZOOM login info.
Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Health & Wellness, 2000 Van Ness Avenue, is the Bay Area's first pro-life, primary care medical center offering life-affirming, comprehensive and personalized medical care, specializing in women’s health, fertility, and family medicine. You're invited to join Bella Health & Wellness at their annual Founders Gala on March 25th at 6:00 pm at Star of the Sea Parish Center in San Francisco. Visit BellaFoundersGala.com for more information, to buy tickets, and other sponsorship opportunities.
“Havana Nights” School Spring Fundraiser: Mark your calendars for Havana Nights, Saints Peter & Paul Salesian School’s Spring Fundraiser! Join us on March 25 at the Italian Athletic Club! The fun begins at 6:30 PM with a Live Auction, light bites, champagne toast, cocktails & mocktails, and dancing! Call 415-421-5219 or visit https://sites.google.com/view/ssppgala/ for tickets!
Apologetics Course: The Archdiocese has a great upcoming online course on understanding some of the deepest questions of our faith. Go to sfarch.org/apologetics-course/ register and listen to Mark Brumley give a short intro about the topics that will be covered.
Novena to St. Joseph for Those on the Path to Adoption: Join Catholics from March 11-20 in praying to Saint Joseph for parents who must put their children up for adoption, for those adopting, for adopted children, and family members of those adopted. Go here for the novena. And check out this great video of an adoption story.
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. If so, please call Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.
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
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 05 Second Sunday of Lent
Monday 06 Lenten Weekday
Tuesday 07 Perpetua & Felicity; Martyrs
Wednesday 08 John of God Religious
Thursday 09 Frances of Rome; Religious
Friday 10 Lenten Weekday
Saturday 11 Lenten Weekday
Sunday 12 Third Sunday of Lent
Your gifts of February 26: $2,880.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,790.
Thank You! Your parish needs &appreciated your continue support!
