The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Isaiah 8:23-9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17. The first reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah proclaims a message of hope and joy, saying that the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Saint Paul in the second reading urges the Corinthians to put aside rivalries, and instead be united in their faith in Christ. Today’s Gospel relates how Jesus calls Peter and Andrew to put down their nets and come and follow him.
Domenica 3A Del Tempo Ordinario
L’evangelizzazione cristiana inizia a Cafarnao con l’appello di Gesù”Convertitevi.” E questo annuncio che deve risuonare continuamente anche nellanostre comunità. Oggi, come sempre, la Chiesa è chiamata a impegnarsi: l’annuncio della conversione è il fine primario che giustifica la sua stessa esistenza.
常年期第三主日
從聖誕節到今天已經一個月，我們從歡樂的慶節回到了平常的日子，顧名思義，平常的日子就是有快樂也有不快樂。今天在瑪竇福音中，我們讀到若翰被捕的消息，這也是耶穌日後命運的不祥的預兆。但依撒意亞先知預言： 「在黑暗中行走的百姓看見了一道皓光，光輝已射在那寄居在漆黑之地的人們身上，加強了他們的快樂。」
耶穌行走在我們罪人之中，祂的言行、教訓和救贖之恩投射在我們身上，聽從祂的人不管日子過得怎樣辛苦，也得到內心的平安和歡樂。聖瑪竇被耶穌召叫，
跟隨了祂，師父升天後，他,便開始了他既平常而又不平常的傳教生涯，繼續師父的遺志，拯救亡羊，在一群包括不同種族、不同文化和宗教背景叛依基督的人組成教會，大家相處，肯定有不少磨擦，真不容易！但他從貪婪的稅吏改變過來，按着基督的教訓生活、傳教，精忠之志，至死不渝，正是我們最好的模範。
From the Pastor’s Desk
I used to help celebrate Sunday Masses at the Church of Visitation in San Francisco. This parish has a mission Guadalupe Chapel in Brisbane and Fr. Thuan Hoang is the only pastor. He needs help at every Sunday Masses. One of the Masses at 9:30am is celebrated at both locations.
Dioceses and religious orders urgently need more vocations. As Salesians, we do not have enough vocations as sisters, priests and brothers to minister in our schools, youth centers, retreat centers and parishes. Dioceses and religious orders often organize “Come and See” events to invite young people to discern priestly and religious vocations, but very few young people respond. In fact, some young people enter the formation program to discern their vocations, but when the time comes to make a serious commitment, they back out. Others commit to further study and even take vows, but leave the formation program for various reasons.
Why the lack of vocations today? There are many factors to the vocation crisis. Families have only one or two children and parents do not want them to be priests or religious; sexual scandal in the church discourages young people from considering vocations; and young people are more attracted to a comfortable life than to live the priestly and religious life. We are facing a vocation crisis in our times, but Jesus did not have any trouble to recruit followers in his time.
In today’s Gospel, Matthew tells us that Jesus walks along the Sea Shore of Galilee. He calls Simon, his brother Andrew, then he calls James and John. All these men are fishermen who have permanent careers, but they instantly give up everything, even their families, to follow Jesus. Maybe they want to change their careers or they have seen what Jesus has done, healing the sick and forgiving sins. Jesus clearly tells them that he wants them to become the fishers of men. Perhaps they do not know what that means, but they are instantly willing to commit themselves to following Jesus. What can we do to attract young people to consider priestly and religious vocations? Maybe young people can answer this question.
Fr. Vien Nguyen is the Salesian vocation director. He organizes “Come and See” retreats, visits high schools, colleges and university campuses to invite young people to consider discerning their vocations. He feels that young people are attract to other professional careers, but are hesitant to make commitment and to take responsibility as a priest or religious. Possibly, because we live in a first world country, materialism attracts young people more than seeing the greater need of helping others spiritually.
The lack of vocations and the readings today remind all of us as parents, teachers and adults to pray and encourage young people to consider priestly and religious vocations. We pray for vocations every day and it is time for us to take action by directly inviting and encouraging young people to think about vocations.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday January 22, 2023
8:45 Eudoro Rojas Leon +
10:15 Mary & Soon-On Yee +
12:00 Birthday of Giambattista De Martini & GB De Martini +
For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
5:00 Frank & Linda Machi +
Monday January 23, 2023
7:00 Laurie Standow +
9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Dang +
Tuesday January 24, 2023
7:00 Birthday of Edward DeNicolai +
9:00 Egisto, Nella, & Ivano Daini & Umberto Bozzetto + – Aurora Piazza +
Wednesday January 25, 2023
7:00 Frank Sanguinetti +
9:00 Sal A. Priolo + – Peter Lavin +
Thursday January 26, 2023
7:00 Edward Sabini +
9:00 Salvatore. Rosaria, & Alessandro Fazio +
Friday January 27, 2023
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Special Blessings for Mallory Maranghi
Saturday January 28, 2023
7:30 The Giurlani Family +
9:00 Vuong + – Maria Corradetti +
5:00 The Louis Greco Family +
Rest in Peace
Francisco Lucero – Ruben Lopez – Joseph Montalvo
Rosario Etcheveste – Joseph Nguyen
Particular Items
Month of Salesian Saints: Today is the feast of the Blessed Laura Vicuña. Sunday of course takes precedence, but we remember her as well. Tuesday is the feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron of the Salesians.
Don Bosco Study Group: The group will meet in person in the Don Bosco Room and by Zoom this Thursday at 4PM to discuss the novel/movie “Where the Crawdads Sing,” and Chapter Four of Falling Upward (Fr. R. Rohr). For more details, contact Frank Lavin [email protected], 415.310.8551).
Eucharistic Adoration/ Anointing of the Sick: We have Eucharistic Adoration 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.
Parish Celebration of St. John Bosco: Next Sunday, January 29, we will celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco, founder of our Salesian order. The actual feast is January 31, but because he is our founder we are allowed to celebrate on the closest Sunday.
Confirmations: Also next Sunday, January 29, at the noon Mass, His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on our Saints Peter and Paul students. The Mass is open to all.
Pre-K 35th Anniversary! Our Laura Vicuña Pre-K will be celebrating our 35 year anniversary on Friday, February 10 from 6:30-9:00PM Visit prek.sspeterpaulsf.org/events to purchase a ticket or make a donation. (Left: Pre-K artwork!)
Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Please email Dr. Lisa Harris at [email protected], and visit sspeterpaulsf.org/ to learn more!
SBGC Cioppino at Home! You can order “Cioppino at Home” for pickup on Saturday, Feb. 11th, in time for a Super Bowl Sunday party! A family style boxed crab meal for four (at least!) includes four pounds of marinated cold crab and four pounds of cooked crab with accompanying cioppino sauce, fresh bread, meats/cheese/olives antipasti, dry pasta and Bolognese sauce, assemble at home Cesar salad, bibs compost bag and instructions for preparation of the crab and pasta. Cost is $300, in support of the Club’s youth ministry and programs. Go to salesianclub.org/events/ for more info and ordering instructions.
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 22 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 23 Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Tuesday 24 Francis de Sales; Bishop, Doctor
Wednesday 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
Thursday 26 Timothy & Titus; Bishops
Friday 27 Angela Merici; Virgin
Saturday 28 Thomas Aquinas; Priest, Doctor
Sunday 29 External Feast of St. John Bosco
Your gifts of January 8: $3,047.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taken from savings: $5,623.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
