31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Wisdom 11:22-12:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10. In the Book of Wisdom, the author says that God loves all things because they are his, and he overlooks sin so that all may repent. In the second reading, Paul offers prayer and encouragement to the Thessalonians in their efforts to glorify the Lord. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus empowers Zacchaeus to return to right relationship with him.
Domenica 31A Del Tempo Ordinario
Attraverso la bontà, la condiscendenza e il perdono Gesù invita Zacchèo a convertirsi. Lo stupore per la generosità di Gesù, induce Zacchèo a cambiare vita e fare l’esperrienza della gioosa accoglienza e della pace ritrovata, che vuole far conoscere a tutti, organizzando una festa, alla quale vengono invitati tutti i colleghi di lavoro.
常年期第三十一主日
今天的福音記述耶穌和匝凱的相遇。匝凱是個孤獨寂寞的人，因為他有一份很不體面的工作，他為羅馬政府向猶太人收稅。他是個有錢人，他除了從羅馬政府得到工資外，還有許多其他來歷不明的收入。不用說，是向猶太人敲詐得來的，人人討厭他。
今天，他聽說耶穌會經過，想看看耶穌到底是怎樣的一個人，他並不想認識祂，祇是好奇吧了。因為身材矮小，祇好爬到樹上，居高臨下偷看。而耶穌竟走近時竟自己請自己到他家吃飯。匝凱被耶穌的聖善所震懾，受了感動，說出了連他自己也覺驚奇的話：「我要把我財產的一半施捨給窮人，我如果欺騙過誰，我就四倍賠償。」
在福音中，我們看到耶穌常常找機會和一些所謂「邊沿」的人相處，安慰、治癒他們。我們是不是也像匝凱一樣，需要耶穌來治癒我們的心靈？我們是不是願意像匝凱一樣，讓耶穌進入我的靈魂？
又或者，我們是不是也應該像耶穌一樣，找機會在一些「邊沿人」中，給他們安慰，向他們展示天主的愛？
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
Last week I attended a Vietnamese Priest Convocation in Dallas Texas. Among us, there were two priests who are chaplains for the military. They shared how, after being called as chaplains, their lives had changed. They feel that their priestly ministry is fulfilling as they accompany the soldiers, wherever they go, as spiritual fathers. The two priests encouraged the young priests to consider joining the chaplaincy ministry.
In today’s Gospel of Luke, Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendent of Abraham.” Jesus called Zacchaeus and his life changed. Zacchaeus encounters Jesus and is touched by his words. He promises Jesus that he would pay back all those he defrauded, and give 20% back. Plus, he gives half of his possessions to the poor. Remember, Zacchaeus is a tax collector and public sinner. But he repents, and makes amends for his past wrongdoing. Jesus told him, “You are saved.”
God calls us to follow, and change our lives. Sometimes God takes us on paths that we would never have dreamed of. An example: Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta changed her vocation when she heard a call from God. She was teaching at a girl’s school. One day, while riding a train to a retreat, in a vision she saw the misery the people suffered in Calcutta. St. Mother Teresa exchanged her starched habit for coarse cotton saris, left her convent, and stepped onto the streets of Calcutta. She walked along the streets and saw people starving, some dying. Her heart took pity upon them. She said, “We cannot let the children of God die like animals on the streets.” So she picked up a dying person, held him in her arms and brought him to her convent to care for him. St. Mother Teresa said, “I can see the face of Jesus on these faces of suffered people.”
Let us allow Christ to touch us, and we need to change our Christian way of life, to love and serve those in need. When Christ comes again, we hope to hear that “You are saved.”
Have a blessed week!
–Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday October 30, 2022
8:45 Anniversary of the Death of Victoria Bugayong +
10:15 Intentions of the Chan Family
12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Antoinette Stroppiana +
5:00 Torchy Prudente & Vince Moreci +
Monday October 31, 2022
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Lorraine De Nicolai +
6:00 Sr. Lucy Yuen, FMA +
Tuesday November 1, 2022
7:00 The D’Ascoli & Imbesi Families +
9:00 Gaetano Alioto + – Ray Piva +
6:00 Intention Salesian Sisters of Saints Peter and Paul
Wednesday November 2, 2022
7:00 The DeNicolai Family +
9:00 For the Souls in Purgatory +
Thursday November 3, 2022
7:00 Rose & Giovanni Garbarino +
9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Maria Pollini +
Friday November 4, 2022
7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti +
9:00 Ray Parenti + – Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
11:00 Intentions of the Class of St. Ignatius High School
Saturday November 5, 2022
7:30 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Tillie Ann Parenti + – Joseph Rosmini +
5:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +
Baptisms
Gianna Montoya Enea
Marriages
Brendan Standaert & Bailley Ilomin
Luis Rubio & Lynn Nguyen
Rest in Peace
Sr. Lucy Yuen, FMA – Sergio Maranghi
Teresa Tsih - Bernard Gibson
Particular Items
All Saints Day: Tuesday is All Saints Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00AM and 6:00pm. There will also be a Vigil Mass on Monday at 6:00pm.
All Souls: November is the Month of all our Faithful Departed. There are All Souls envelopes on the tables. Write intentions on the back and place in collection basket or parish office.
Young Adult All Souls Adoration: On Thursday, November 3, at 7:00PM, the Young Adults will gather in the Church for All Souls Day Adoration. Everyone is welcome!
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.
Sons of Italy Fundraiser: Sons and Daughters of Italy's Polenta and Sausage Dinner on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. No-host cocktails 6:00 P.M., dinner at 7:00. Tickets are $45. All payments in advance, no payments accepted at the door. Deadline for Reservations is Saturday, November 5. Please call Maria at 415-370-3956 or Linda at 415-235-5974 for info/reservations.
Rector Major Visits! Join us Saturday, November 19 at the 5:00 PM Mass as we welcome Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB., Rector Major of all the Salesians of the world and 10th successor to Don Bosco. We will also celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Salesians arriving in the United States (right here at Saints Peter and Paul!) and honor our Salesian Jubilarians celebrating their anniversaries. A reception (appetizers, spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, wine, cake & coffee) in the auditorium will follow. Tickets are $20; $10 for seniors and children under 14, free for religious: Tickets and info here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rector-major-mass-reception-tickets-441914266467
Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Email Dr. Lisa Harris at [email protected], and visit sspeterpaulsf.org/ for more.
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]
VOTE “NO” ON PROPOSITION 1: “Proposition 1 is a worst-case scenario for abortion in California. It is an expensive and misleading ballot measure that allows unlimited late-term abortions — for any reason, at any time, even moments before birth, paid for by YOUR tax dollars. Prop 1 isn’t needed. Sadly, California already has some of the most permissive abortion laws in the nation that would remain in effect without the amendment, including our current limit on late-term abortions that are permitted only for the life and health of the mother. Prop 1 destroys this limit.
California does not limit state spending on abortion, and with thousands more traveling from other states, the cost will be in the hundreds of millions. Don’t hand lawmakers a blank check to pay for abortions, and don’t let them make California an “abortion sanctuary.” To learn more, and to see a great video against Prop 1 from Archbihop Cordileone, visit sfarchdiocese.org/noonprop1.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 30 31stSunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 31 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 01 All Saints Day
Wednesday 02 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Thursday 03 Martin de Porres; Religious
Friday 04 Charles Borromeo; Bishop
Saturday 05 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 06 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of October 22/23 $2,574.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings: $6,096.
Second Collection (World Mission Sun.): $2,633.
Red Mass (October 20): $514.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
