30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Exodus 22:20-26; I Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:34-40. In the first reading, the Lord tells the Israelites the laws regarding treatment of aliens, widows, and orphans, and the lending of money to the poor. Paul compliments the Thessalonians for their faith and for becoming a model for all the believers...not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has gone forth. In the Gospel, a scholar of the law tests Jesus, regarding the greatest commandment in the law. Jesus answers with two commandments, concerning love of God and love of neighbor.
Domenico 30A Del Tempo Ordinario
Al di sopra dei beni sta la persona umana. Ad esse bisogna saper guardare con aperture di cuore e con disponibilità alla misericordia. Che crede in Dio riconosce veramente quant’è grande la dignità dell’uomo creato a sua imagine e somiglianza. Si tratta di cogliere il disegno di Dio, lungo il cammino della vità.
常年期第三十主日
今天的讀經一和福音都集中在愛天主和愛人這兩條重大的誡命上。讀經一教我們應該幫助有急需的、無依的人，也不要苛待和壓迫工人。就像孔子說的：「己所不欲，勿施於人。」今天讀的是馬竇福音的最後一章（二十二章）。在這裏，耶穌反覆叮呤，最重要的誡命是「全心、全靈、全意愛上主，你的天主。還有一條與它相似，就是愛近人如你自己。」
耶穌要我們不必像以前以色列人那樣牢記許多誡命，而是找出最重要的誡命，就是「愛主愛人」，不過不單記得就算了，還要要身體力行，把這愛的誡命實踐出來。因為聖若望宗徒說：「假如有人說：『我愛天主』 ，但卻不愛自己的兄弟，便是說謊，因為不愛自己看見的弟兄的，就不能愛自己所看不見天主。」
星期三（11/01）是諸聖節，這天的福音《真福八端》，耶穌鼓勵、提醒我們，古往今來的聖人就是活出了這八端真福的教訓，他們是我們的模範。星期四是追思已亡日，我們為教內已去世的的兄弟姊妹祈禱，使他們早日得享永遠福樂。
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I continue to share with you the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Who can receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
There are two main qualifications for someone to receive the Sacrament of Anointing: (1) danger from illness or advanced age and (2) the use of reason. The illness should be serious in nature. Furthermore, recipients should have proper use of reason and be open to reconciliation with God.
When should someone receive this Sacrament?
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick should be received at the onset of danger for any sick person while he or she is capable of active participation in the ritual. Family and care givers are asked not to deprive those they care for from the graces of this sacrament through an unnecessary delay in requesting a priest to administer this sacrament.
This holy anointing is not intended to be received repeatedly unless the sickness significantly worsens or a notable time period has transpired.
How is the Sacrament received?
Only a priest may administer the Sacrament of the Sick. The priest follows the ritual as prescribed by the Church, reciting the appropriate prayers and conveying the sacrament through the laying on of hands, the prayers of faith, and the anointing of the sick (preferable on the forehead and hands).
The priest uses the following prayer: “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.”
The priest then anoints the sick person with olive oil that has been recently blessed by the bishop (normally at the most recent Chrism Mass), anointing with a generous use of the oil of the sick. The generosity of oil signifies the healing and strengthening presence of the Holy Spirit. Accordingly, the recipient is discouraged from wiping away this holy oil after the anointing.
I hope this reviewing will help you to understand the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday October 29, 2023
8:45 Lenny Moreci +
10:15 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family+ – Paul Pravettoni +
5:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia
Monday October 30, 2023
7:00 Cathie Truelich +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Victoria Bugayong +
Tuesday October 31, 2023
7:00 The Sanguinetti Family +
9:00 Louis Greco +
6:00 Mario & Emma Campodonico +
Wednesday November 1, 2023
7:00 The D’Ascoli & Imbesi Families +
9:00 For the Souls in Purgatory +
12:00 Intentions of the Salesians
6:00 Fr. John J. Malloy, SDB +
Thursday November 2, 2023
7:00 The DeNicolai Family +
9:00 For all the Souls in Purgatory +
Friday November 3, 2023
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + – Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggioga Family +
Saturday November 4, 2023
7:30 Nicola Sanguinetti +
9:00 Gaetano Alioto +
5:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini +
Marriages
Giancarlo Barile & Sophia Caputi
Dennis Carson & Krista Brughelli
Rest in Peace
Stephanie Hinkley
Particular Items
All Souls: November is the month of all the faithful departed. There are All Souls envelopes on the tables by the entrances to the Church. You may turn them in to the sacristan, put them in the collection basket, or turn them in to the parish office.
All Saints Day: Wednesday is All Saints Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM and 12:00 & 6:00 PM. We will also have a Vigil Mass on October 31 at 6:00 PM.
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 (this Friday) we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.
Fall into Fortune Luxury Raffle: On Saturday, November 4, our Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club will host the Fall into Fortune Luxury Raffle! The grand prize is $10,000!!! Tickets are $50 each, with a number of donor options. Visit salesianclub.org/events/ to purchase tickets, watch the livestream drawing, and support the great work of your Club!
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.
All Soul's Month Stations of the Cross & Adoration: On November 10, at 7:30PM, our friends over at St. Dominic’s will celebrate the Stations of the Cross, followed by 45 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration. The reason for doing a Stations of the Cross in November is that anyone who does a mobile Stations of the Cross can gain a plenary indulgence that can be used for yourself, or for a loved one in purgatory and since November is All Souls. St. Dominic’s is at Bush & Steiner in San Francisco.
Catholic Men’s Conference: “Jesus Christ: True Model of Masculinity”. Into the Breach –The Three Rectors: A Call to Battle. On November 18, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, the three rectors of the Archdiocese the Very Reverend Kevin Kennedy Pastor and Rector Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption; the Very Reverend Robert A. Barbato, OFM Cap, Rector of National Shrine of Saint Francis; and the Very Reverend Mark Doherty President-Rector of Saint Patrick’s Seminary & University, will present at a Cathedral Catholic Men’s Retreat focused on “Jesus Christ: True Model of Masculinity”. For more information and to register, go here.
Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy for Miscarriage and Infant Loss: On November 18, at 10:00 AM, St. Dominic’s Church at 2390 Bush St., San Francisco, will host a Mass and Healing Service for all those who have experienced the loss of an infant whether by miscarriage, still birth, or early infant death. Mass celebrated by Fr. Vito Perrone, COSJ. For more information, and to RSVP, visit sfarch.org/event/miscarriage-mass-2023/
Religious Education for Children and Adults: Children: The 2023-2024 Religious Education-CCD began on September 10. We are welcoming and accepting students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. The goal of the program is to help children to grow in faith, and working together with parents we hope to help the children come to experience God in their own lives and to familiarize them with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Classes are held every Sunday from 9:45am to 11:00am in the school gym.
Adults: RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a program through which the Church welcomes, educates, and journeys those persons seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The 2023-2024 sessions began on September 27, 2023 and continues through Pentecost, 2024. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Visit salesiansspp.org/religious-education to register.
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. 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.
Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Health and Wellness 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 so together we can make something beautiful for God. May God bless and reward you for doing so!”– Archbishop Cordileone. Support Bella’s mission at www.bellahw.org
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. You can watch a video showing some of the things your AAA gifts support at www.salesiansspp.org/donations. So far 65 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $48,106 leaving us with a balance of $16,557. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
Saints Peter and Paul Prayer List: Please pray for: reparation for those who attack the Church, parish families going through difficulties, for all of the Souls in Purgatory, for the swift end of the violence in Ukraine, for Fr. Dave Purdy, Sofia, Rose Mary, Noreen, Nicole, Jacqueline and her baby, Mrs. Bruno, Mrs. Gariano, Mary, Damian, Irene, Sharon, Maria, Maureen, Patrick, Joseph, an unborn sick baby, Gary, Dolores, Charee, Nancy, Angelina, Steve (2), Lisa (not our principal), Vicki, Wayne, and Anna. We also pray for young people who have lost direction in their lives, and at risk children everywhere. Let's also pray for an end to abortion, an increase in the vocation to marriage, priesthood, and religious life, and for all who are sick and suffering, and for peace and for Cardinal Joseph Zen and persecuted Christians everywhere.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 29 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 30 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 31 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 01 All Saints Day
Thursday 02 Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)
Friday 03 Martin de Porres; Religious
Saturday 04 Charles Borromeo; Bishop
Sunday 05 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of October 21/22: $2,407.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $6,263.
Second Collection (World Mission Sunday): $1,499.
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.
