19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12; Luke 12:32-48 or 12: 35-40. The reading from the Book of Wisdom recounts the faith of the forefathers on the night of Passover. The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us of Abraham’s unwavering faith in things unseen. In the Gospel, Jesus uses a parable to teach the importance of right priorities—those who remain faithful and ready will be rewarded.
 

 Domenica 19^A Del Tempo Ordinario

Dio consegna all’uomo un mondo ordinato e adeguato alle sue necessità. Anche nel corso degli eventi, dove gioca la libertà dell’uomo, Dio interviene come Provvidenza. Sta a noi trovare il nostro ruolo e impostare una rete di collaborazioni che tornino a vantaggio di tutti.

 常年期第十九主日

 今天讀經的主題是信德。什麼是信德？我們中國的造字把它解釋得很清楚，「信」字是由「人」字和「言」字合成，是聽了別人所說的，而不是親眼看見的就是信，如果看見就是知道了，不再需要信。聖保祿宗徒說：「信德是所希望的擔保，是未見之事的確證」。

 今天的福音告訴我們以信德和希望來準備和期待天主的日子到來。耶穌說：「小小的羊群，不要害怕，因為你們的父喜歡把天國賜給你們。」耶穌要我們把信心建立在祂身上。我們真的深信耶穌，嚮往的不是今世，而是天上的賞報，若我們不對今世的事物懷有過度的顧慮和操心，也不會害怕。

 天主什麼時候要來，以怎樣的方式把我們帶到天堂，這是天的秘密，我們不知道，也不需要知道，祇要懷着信德去等待，因為天主己經承諾。我們要相信。
 讓我們每天求天主給我們堅定的信德吧！
  
 

SAINT WHO?

 
Teresa of Calcutta

Gonxha Agnes Bojaxhiu was born to a devout Albanian family in Skopje, Macedonia, in 1940. She joined the Sisters of Loreto at 18, received the name Mary Teresa, and was sent to Calcutta, India, where for almost 20 years she taught at a girls school.

 In 1946, while travelling on the train to Darjeeling, Teresa heard Christ calling her “to quench his thirst for love and for souls.” “I am sending you into the dark holes of the poor,” he told her. “Come, be my light.”

 Over the next two years, Jesus revealed to Teresa the outlines for a new order, and on December 21, 1948, she went for the first time to the slums of Calcutta to place herself at the service of the poor. Some of her former students soon joined her. The order expanded rapidly, growing to include branches for priests, brothers, and lay co-workers. Today the Missionaries of Charity serve in over 130 countries.

 After Teresa’s death, her private letters revealed her spiritual experience of desolation, a painful purification of faith that went on for over forty years. By this inner trial she shared in both Christ’s abandonment on the cross and the feeling of being unwanted that is the plight of the poorest among us.

 “We must know that we have been created for greater things,” Teresa taught. “We have been created in order to love and be loved.”

 Loving Father, through the intercession of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, help me know your love. Help me to offer that love to others.  -Fr. Al Mengon, SDB, taken from the Magnificat

 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday                 August 7, 2022
8:45        For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15     Fr. Al Pestun, SDB +
12:00     Carla Ferrando +
5:00        Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, and Frances Cresci +

Monday               August 8, 2022
7:00        Andrea Genoveffa + – Ray Parenti +
9:00        Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano & Family + 

Tuesday               August 9, 2022
7:00        Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00        Fred Balistreru + – Frank Villani +

Wednesday       August 10, 2022
7:00        Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00        Anniversary of the Death of Luigi Marciano +

Thursday             August 11, 2022
7:00        Madeline Curreri + – Tillie Ann Parenti +
9:00        Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III + – Emanuela & Antonio Amantea + 

Friday                   August 12, 2022
7:00        Louis DeNicolai +
9:00        Louis Ferralis & Sam Sultana + – Ray Piva +
                               
Saturday              August 13, 2022
7:30        Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00        Annette & Tom Lazio +
5:00        The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +

 

WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said
in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.

In Honor of the Infant of Prague
 
Rest in Peace
Frank Villani – Ray Piva
Lillian Hussar – Maria Michel

Particular Items

Choose Life! Respect Life Training On August 10, at 6PM, at St. Thomas More Parish 1300 Junipero Serra Blvd, Father Shenan Boquet, president of Human Life International, will lead this training, open to anyone who would like to attend.  Purpose: It is our mission to defend life. This training program is to further this mission along with our partners in the Respect Life ministry. For more information or to learn more, visit https://sfarch.org/event/respect-life-training/.

CHANGES: Eucharistic Adoration/ Anointing of the Sick: We now have Eucharistic Adoration on Friday’s from 7:30-8:30AM. Also, every First Friday there will be anointing of the sick during adoration.

Salesian Cooperators: The Salesian Cooperators will meet at the rectory for a potluck lunch with our SDBs on Saturday, Aug. 13th at noon, followed by their regular formation meeting. All parishioners are welcome to attend and check it out.  Questions about what it means to be a Cooperator? Call or write Frank Lavin at 415/310.8551, [email protected].  

San Francisco Annual Rosary Rally! On Saturday, October 1, you are invited join Catholics from around the Bay Area at San Francisco’s Annual Rosary Rally. The day begins with Mass at 10:00AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral followed by a Eucharistic Procession to St. Boniface Church  There will be a Saints Peter and Paul contingent—we will process from the Church to St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Church Flowers: Would you like to sponsor a weekend of fresh flowers for your Church? Help beautify the Church, and your intention will be included in the bulletin. Call 415-421-0809.

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.

Thank You! We received a wonderful letter of appreciation from Rev. Raju Pilla for your very warm welcome and support of Fr. Lenin at the Mission Appeal. Rev Raju writes: “It is with immense gratitude that I write this Letter. Thanks so very much for everything you have done to make our visit a fruitful one. Father Lenin enjoyed every bit of his short visit in the parish: beautiful church, devotional Liturgy and music, friendly atmosphere, lively community and great hospitality of you and your people! It was indeed a relaxing and prayerful weekend for him!”

Pre-K Also Accepting Applications: Our Laura Vicuna Pre-Kindergarten is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year-olds. Contact Barbara Simons for info: [email protected]

Young Adult Soccer Day: The Salesian Young Adults will have a soccer day on Saturday, August 27. To find out more and about the Young Adults community, visit https://salesiansspp.org/salesian-young-adults

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday                 07           19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday               08           Dominic; Priest
Tuesday               09           Theresa Benedicta of the Cross;                Virgin & Martyr
Wednesday        10           Lawrence; Deacon & Martyr
Thursday             11           Clare; Virgin
Friday                    12           Jane Frances de Chantal; Religious
Saturday              13           Pontian; Pope, & Hippolytus; Priest, Martyrs
Sunday                 14           20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 

Your gifts of July 23/24:                                                 $2,840.
Second Collection (Mission Appeal):                           $3,187.
Weekly Goal:                                                                    $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings:                                      $5,830.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!