31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13; Matthew 23:1-12. In the first reading, God sternly warns the priests that their behavior is leading his people astray, and that they must change their ways or risk his wrath. The second reading finds St. Paul giving thanks that the people to whom he preached have taken the word of God to heart and put it into practice. In the Gospel, Jesus warns the people not to follow their earthly leaders down the path to destruction, but instead to lead lives of humble service to one another.
Domenica 31A del Tempo Ordinario
Ogni credente è minacciato dal rischio di sfruttare la religione e di piegarla a vantaggio proprio, personale o di gruppo. Bisogna coltivare la purezza di inetnzione e tradurla nel vivere quotidiano condotto con semplicità e nella solidarietà. Servirsi degli altri come di un masso per sovrastrarli è offesa a Dio.
常年期第三十一主日
今天的福音耶穌教當老師的法利塞人和經師們應有的態度，言行一致。不要祇說不做，不要擺出一副為人師的架子，態度要和善、謙虛、純樸，更不要在外表擺出一副虔誠的樣子以取得人尊敬，而骨子裏卻和所說的相反。其實耶穌這些教訓也適合在我們每一個人身上。
讀經二中聖保祿宗徒勸得撒落尼人要有真誠的愛，慷慨的犧牲，慈祥的心懷、「像撫育自己孩子的母親不但願意將將天主的福音交給你們，而且也願意將我們的性命交給你們……我們黑夜白日操作，免得加給你們負擔。」他不是說虛偽的空話，也不是自誇，而是所作所為完全一致，他為了傳播基督的福音，歷經辛勞，最後是為這使命而死的。
對人真誠相愛，體貼，慷慨、不自私、並且向人傳播福音，使人認識天主；幫助人而不求還報。這是我們每一個基督的信徒應修的德行，也是我們努力以赴的目標。
十一月是煉靈，我們不要忘記煉獄的靈魂，在這月份特別多多為煉靈祈禱。From the Pastor's Desk
Saint WHO?
Sharbel Makhlūf + 1898
Yussef Antoun Makhlūf was the youngest of five siblings in Lebanon. He developed a love of solitude. Without telling anyone, he left home in his twenties to become a monk. Entering the Maronite monastery of St. Maron, he received the name Sharbel. Even his own family was not allowed to be present at his solemn vows, in a ceremony reflecting the austerity of life he was embracing. After nineteen years in community, he became a hermit.
His reputation for holiness grew, making him known as a wonderworker among Catholics, Orthodox, and Muslims. In 1898, after twenty-three years in seclusion, Father Sharbel died on Christmas Eve.
Despite his apparent distance from the world, he wrote passionately about the importance of family life: “Preserve the warmth of the family, because the warmth of the whole world cannot make up for it.” And since his death, this retiring saint, never photographed in his lifetime, seems to have acquired a love for engaging in “photo bombing.” In 1950, a group of pilgrims took a photo at a monastery. When it was developed, they discovered a figure they did not recognize. Older monks at the community confirmed it was, in fact, Father Sharbel, and it is the foundation of current artistic representations of the saint. Other photographic appearances have also been reported among those for whom he has worked miracles.
Heavenly Father. may your servant Sharbel obtain for each of us a holy sense of humor.
–Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
Parochial Vicar
Taken from the ‘Magnificat’
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday November 5, 2023
8:45 Luigi & Giuliana Marciano +
10:15 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00 Anniversary of the Death of GB De Martini + – Trevor Fabrique +
5:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +
Monday November 6, 2023
7:00 Kevin Webb +
9:00 Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli +
11:00 Intentions of the Knights of Malta
Tuesday November 7, 2023
7:00 Andrea Genoveffa +
9:00 Augie Oropeza + – Wing Kwing Tam +
Wednesday November 8, 2023
7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00 Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano + – Lorenzo Simi +
Thursday November 9, 2023
7:00 Edward Sabini +
9:00 Birthday of Lorna Bugayong + – Antonio & Manuela Amantea +
Friday November 10, 2023
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Soul of Giuseppina Laurent +
Saturday November 11, 2023
7:30 Anniversary of the Death of Lorraine De Nicolai +
9:00 Victor, Emily, & Theresa Candia +
5:00 Dolores Brockenshire +
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
Baptisms
Giada Morales
Marriages
Christoval Joseph Rael, III & Erika Michelle Cockrum
Brian Vincent Borella & Caterine Marie Ceccotti
Rest in Peace
Gilda Barsotti
Particular Items
Thank you! We thank and are proud of all parishioners who assisted during the nasty incident at last week’s Sunday 5:00PM Mass. When the criminal punched our visiting brother from the Philippines, you came to his aid and quickly called 911. Courageous parishioners followed the criminal up Filbert Street, and were able to identify him to the SFPD. As we all now know, the man had bombs and threw them while the police were chasing him. Imagine what harm he could have done with those bombs had our parishioners not been able to identify him to the police! We pray for our brother who was injured by the assault, and, hard as it may be, we pray for the criminal, that he may experience conversion. We also pray that our elected officials do more to fulfill their responsibility to protect their constituents.
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.
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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.
廣東話慕道班 RCIA in Cantonese: 由林健漢神父主持, 廣東話慕道班, 將於11月5日開始, 中文彌撒之後, 在鮑思高會議室進行. 請向林健漢神父 415-579-7452 報名, 歡迎有意認識天主教, 或準備領洗的人參加.
Fr. John Lam will conduct the RCIA in Cantonese starting November 5, Sunday, after the 10:15 am Chinese Bilingual Mass in the Don Bosco Room. Please call Fr. John Lam at 415-579-7452 to enroll. All who are interested in learning more about Catholic Church or intend to be baptized are welcome.
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.
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.
SBGC Mothers' Club Silver & Gold Bingo: Saturday, November 18 from 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Tickets are $65 ($50 age 64 & up) and includes lunch, open bar, and two bingo cards. Great food and drinks, bingo, and silent auction! No children, please. All proceeds from the event go to the Club. Tickets and more information at salesianclub.org/events
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/
Holiday Dinner for the Poor sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Peter and Paul Church: Volunteers are needed from 12 Noon to 7:00 p.m. in three hour shifts to serve the poor a holiday dinner on Sunday, November 19. We would like to make this Pre-Thanksgiving Day Dinner a truly community even. With this in mind, we are hopeful that all volunteers this year will be from among the parishioners of St. Peter and Paul Church. To sign up, or for inquiries, please contact Marc Bruno at [email protected].
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 66 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $48,606 leaving us with a balance of $16,057. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
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
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 05 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mon-Wed 06-08 Weekdays in Ordinary Time
Thursday 09 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Rome
Friday 10 Leo the Great; Pope, Doctor
Saturday 11 Martin of Tours; Bishop
Sunday 12 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of October 28/29: $2,923.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,747.
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. Thank you! Your parish appreciates your continued support!
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. 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 begin on September 27, 2023 and continues through Pentecost, 2024. 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.
Please pray for: All those on the Saints Peter and Paul prayer list.
