The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 17:5–8; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16–20; Luke 6:17, 20–26 Jeremiah explains that those who trust in the LORD will bear fruit like a tree planted beside gentle waters. Paul teaches that because Christ was raised from the dead, we can hope in our own resurrection. Jesus preaches that those who suffer now will be rewarded in time. Listening to God’s word today, let us find hope in the promises of the Lord.

 



Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

Today the Salesian Congregation begins the General Chapter 29 with a theme, “Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to the young.” About 250 provincials and delegates will gather in Turin for almost two months to meet, discuss, share, and decide the guidelines for the entire congregation to follow over the next six years. Also, the General Chapter members will elect a new rector major.  

The beatitudes that Jesus teaches us today are to guide us to build the kingdom of God on earth.  

We Salesians, are called to follow Jesus, to  live in community and to serve the young, especially the poor youth. In today’s Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches his disciples and the crowd, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” The Salesians and other consecrated people are called to live in vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. To live in poverty reminds us to depend on God and so to commit and dedicate our lives in service of others, especially the poor.  

What does Jesus tell us about living the life of poverty? Jesus means being poor in the spiritual sense. Before God, every one of us is poor and, being poor, we are blessed. Following the beatitudes will lead us to true happiness and holiness. We are called to imitate Jesus, who experienced being poor. Jesus does not have a home and not even a pillow on which to rest his head. Being poor like Jesus means to give up things and to focus on doing God’s work. A rich young man asks Jesus, “What should I do to inherit the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus replies, “Go home, sell everything you have, give to the poor, then come and follow me.” The young man cannot do it because he is not ready to give up everything to follow Jesus. Possessing material things can prevent us from doing ministry. When Jesus commands his disciples to go to the villages to proclaim the Gospel, they are told not to bring anything,  so that they are free to concentrate on their ministries of healing the sick and serving those in need. We too are called to depend on God, to open ourselves to serve others and to witness to the Gospel in our daily life.  

I ask you to pray for the Salesian Congregation as they begin General Chapter 29 and for all Salesians in their ministries to the poor youth throughout the world.  

Have a blessed week! 

Fr. Tho 
Pastor 
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday                              February 16, 2025
 8:45     Fortunato, Antonia, & Giuseppe D’Ascoli + – Paul John Morales +
 10:15  For Ancestors and Deceased Members of the Chinese Apostolate +
 12:00  Loriano & Anita Belluomini +
 5:00     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 

Monday                             February 17, 2025
 7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     James & Irene Silva, Sr. + 

Tuesday                            February 18, 2025
 7:00     Angelo Sanguinetti +
 9:00     Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Frances,& Lena Cresci + 

Wednesday                      February 19, 2025
 7:00     Louis DeNicolai +
 9:00     Birthday of Fr. Jerry Bonjean, SDB + – Leo Martinez, Sr. + 

Thursday                          February 20, 2025
 7:00     Edward Sabini +
 9:00     Birthday of Frank (Buscotti) Reginato +
 
Friday                                 February 21, 2025
 7:00     Clementina & Giosue Bresolin +
 9:00     Gaetano Alioto + 

Saturday                          February 22, 2025
 7:30     The Giurlani Family +
 9:00     Elena, Angelo, & Delia Serafini +
 5:00     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Dolores Brockenshire & Michael Czuprynski + 



 
Particular Items 

Archbishops Annual Appeal 2025! Our AAA for 2025 has begun. This year’s assessment is $65,600, a little lower than last year’s., which we did not quite make. Let’s make it this year. So far, one person has given $656—1%. Join the 1% club! But all amounts greatly appreciated.  

Salesian Community Bingo THURSDAY: Bingo resumes on Thursday, February 20. In the auditorium. Check-In/Registration begins at 6:00 pm. Limited parking in the Club yard starting at 6 pm. Opening Game at 6:30 pm. Call 415-397-3068 or visit salesianclub.org/events for tickets. 

Bible Study with Fr. Vien! Every Thursday Fr. Vien will host weekly Bible Study at 7:00 PM. Come join with others and deepen your understanding of the Word of God! 

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. 

2025 Marriage Anniversary Celebration: All husbands and wives are invited to invited to St. Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate their sacramental wedding anniversaries on Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 AM. Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate the Mass and a reception will follow. Couples celebrating “5 year anniversaries" (5, 10, 15, 20…) will be recognized during the Mass. Registration by Feb. 14 is required at sfarch.org/event/2025-wedding-anniversary-celebration/ or by calling (415) 614-5574. $20 suggested donation per family. 

Mark your Calendars! & SAVE THE DATE! This year’s school Spring Fundraiser “The Greatest Show” will be on March 29 from  6:00-10:00 PM at  the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Live auction, DJ, Dancing, Live Auction and more! Details and tickets may be found by visiting ssppevents.org/spring-gala

Support the ONLY Catholic Healthcare in San Francisco at the Bella Primary Care Founders Gala: Celebrate Bella’s third year of Life-Affirming Catholic Healthcare on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center. 6:00 pm Cocktails | 7:00 PM Dinner. Proceeds from our gala will provide funding for our underinsured patients. For more info: bellafoundersgala.com 

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! 

CALLED TO LEAD Catholic Men’s Conference 2025: On March 8, 2025, at St. Pius Church, the Archdiocese of San Francisco hosts the San Francisco Bay Area Catholic Men's Conference The day starts at 8:30AM, and includes Mass with Archbishop Cordileone and great speakers. Cost is $50. Visit sfarch.org/event/catholic-mens-conference/




Want to go deeper in Salesian Spirituality? Founded by Don Bosco himself, the Salesian Cooperators are an association of Christians living in the world according to the Chrism of Don Bosco. A type of “third order,” the Cooperators also work on keeping the church beautiful, and helping with any and all sorts of parish functions. The Cooperators always help when needed. Contact Frank Lavin at   415.310.8551 or [email protected]. (above: Cooperators Christmas Party, 2024)
 
OUR JUBILEE YEAR!  
Our Centennial Celebration and Jubilee Year has begun! On November 9-10, 2024 we began the 100 Year Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church.   What a great weekend! The Masses and the Renewal of Wedding Vows were holy and beautiful; both the Saturday and Sunday receptions were packed; the food was great, and the grace of God touched all! Go here for links to photos and videos. 
     
 Remember, though, the Jubilee Celebration is for the whole year—see the indulgence granted to us by the Vatican at left! Let us take this year to gratefully reflect on the gifts given to us by God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; to honor those who have come before us, and to preserve our faith and our Church for our posterity!   
     
 JUBILEE PLENARY INDULGENCE
 On the Occasion of the Jubilee Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Church.
 
The Apostolic Penitentiary in Rome, charged with the granting of indulgences, has designated Saints Peter and Paul Church in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, California as a Vatican recognized site for Plenary Indulgence and has granted a Plenary Indulgence to the faithful who truly repent and are driven by charity under these certain conditions from November 1, 2024 until November 1, 2025. A Plenary Indulgence may also apply, through the faithful’s own sufferings, to the Souls in Purgatory. 
        
WHAT IS A PLENARY INDULGENCE?   
An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment for sin the guilt of which is already forgiven, which a properly disposed member of the Christian faithful obtains under certain conditions with the help of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies authoritatively the treasure of the satisfaction of Christ and the saints. Code of canon Law (can. 992). A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in a state of grace, have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin.  You can download a flyer here on how to obtain this wonderful spiritual gift!    
 
Who are they?Guess Who? 
So many of you have been married here! Can you guess this week’s lovely mystery married couple? 

Last week’s couple were Natale DiSanti & Joanne Balistreri , married here in 1966. 

Want to see ALL our photos of married couples? Visit our website and click on the youtube link, and you can find our full slideshow.
 

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               16          The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday              17          The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Tuesday             18          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday        19          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday           20          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday                 21          Peter Damian; Bishop, Doctor
Saturday            22          The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
Sunday               23          The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Your gifts of February 8 & 9:  $2,335.
 Goal:                                      $8,670.
 Shortfall:                                 $6,335.

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