32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 or 4:3-14; Matthew 25:1-13. The first reading says that Wisdom is resplendent and unfading, and can be found by those who seek her. In his Letter to the Thessalonians, Paul writes that Jesus’ resurrection enables them to have hope that those Christians who have preceded them in death will also rise in Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

Domenico 32^A Del Tempo Ordinario

La parabola delle dieci vergini suggerisce quale atteggiamento occorre tenere, quando lo sposo arriverà. Poiché non sappiamo quando giungerà, bisognerà tenersi pronti per comprare ciò di cui avremo bisogno per entrare con Lui nella sala del banchetto, e partecipare alle nozze eterne. L’attesa, per quanto lunga possa essere, deve stimolare la vigilanza e la nostra previdenza.

常年期第三十二主日

今天的讀經一是智慧書，作者以女性（或者聖母）去描寫智慧，她是光芒四射，永不衰退的。如果細細讀書中的章節，你會發覺她很像基督的容貎。如果你要尋覓她，她很容易找到，她渴望與人為友，如果你「一有追求她的志願，她必預先顯示給他們……不必費心……思念智慧，是齊全的明智哲，為她守夜不寐的，很快就必無顧慮。」

今天的福音也着重在智慧方面，提了燈，又帶了油的五個童女是明智的，她們謹小慎微，時刻提高警覺，努力行善，堅精不渝，這是我們做基督門徒應有的精神，就像守夜等待的智慧的童女一樣，提了燈帶了油，油就是各種善行，使燈常明不滅，對基督堅精的愛常存不渝。基督到來之日，天堂的門為她們大開。

聖保祿告訴得撒洛尼人對已死的人不要存着失望，他所指的不是失去親人的傷心，因為所愛的人死去，傷心是正常的，但死亡不是終結，一個有基督信仰的人應該明白，我們既然與基督結為一體，將來當然也與祂同享光榮。我們要做的是為他們祈禱，教會定十一月為煉靈月，就是這個意思，提醒我們我們多多為煉靈祈禱。

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We are in the month of November and the Church invites us to remember all of our loved ones who have gone before us. It is a great tradition that we offer our prayers for the deceased. It reminds us that we are in communion between the living and the dead. Our responsibilities are to offer Masses and prayers for them because some day we will need others to pray for us.

In 2019, I visited a church in Rome, Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini. This church is a ministry of the Franciscan Capuchins. A tour brother told us the history of this place. I learned about Cardinal Antonio Barberini, who was the brother of Pope Urban VIII. He had the remains of thousands of Capuchins excavated at the Via dei Lucchesi Monastery. Then they had all the Franciscan priests and brothers’ bones placed in the crypt of San Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini. They placed all the bones along the walls of the crypt decorated like works of art. There are some whole skeletons dressed with the Franciscan habits which are standing among other bones. I learned that the entire crypt houses the remains of about 3,600 brothers buried between 1500 and 1870.

As I entered the crypt, there was a large sign at the entrance that said, “What you are now, we used to be; what we are now you will be.” This quote reminds me of today’s Gospel of Matthew. Jesus tells his disciples a parable to urge them and us to prepare for the day that we will be. How can we prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ? We can prepare by living the Gospel, practicing our faith, and reaching out to help others. Especially in this coming holiday season we can help those less fortunate than we. It will help us at the time of judgment to answer God with all the things that we have prepared in our lives. Hopefully, those of us who are ready, Jesus will tell us come and enjoy the heavenly banquet.

Have a blessed week!

Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
 

Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday             November 12, 2023
8:45     Torchy Prudente +
10:15   For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00   Lorenzo Simi +
5:00     Thanksgiving from the Fanucchi & Lucchesi Families + 

Monday           November 13, 2023
7:00     Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00     Angela Balistreri & Phyllis Bruno + 

Tuesday           November 14, 2023
7:00     The Curreri Mazzucco Family +
9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Franco Ortesi + 

Wednesday      November 15, 2023
7:00     Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00     Amelia DeNicolai + – Antonio & Manuel Amantea + 

Thursday        November 16, 2023
7:00     Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00     Mary, Mario, & the Birthday of Johnny Ortesi + – Frank Muldowney + 

Friday             November 17, 2023
7:00     Wedding Anniversary of GB + & Ida DeMartini
9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Valentine Te +  Dymphna Wong & Roland Myint + 

Saturday         November 18, 2023
7:30     The Giurlani Family +
9:00     Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +
5:00     Marie & Walter Souza & Gig Ghiglieri + 
 

Baptisms
Serafina & Sienna Gaytan 

Rest in Peace
Gilda Barsotti – Joseph Musso
Deceased Members of the Young Men’s Institute
Craig De Mello – Anna Mo

  
Particular Items

Second Collection: Today there will be a second collection for  The Saints Peter and Paul maintenance fund.

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.

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.

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.

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/
 
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, hosted bar, and  single set bingo cards for 10 games. Great food and drinks, bingo, and silent auction!  No children for this event, please. All proceeds from the event go to the Club. Tickets and more information at salesianclub.org/events

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]. 

Salesian Anniversary Mass & Reception: On Thursday, November 30 a number of our Salesians (including former pastor Fr. John Itzaina) will celebrate their anniversaries of Profession and Ordination. There will be a special Mass at 5:00PM, followed by a catered reception in the gym. Tickets to the reception are $40 and are available by calling 415-421-0809 or email to [email protected]. Deadline for tickets is November 22!

Brave Catholics wanted for the Cruzada Guadalupaña! This year marks the 30th Annual Cruzada Guadalupaña honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe! It begins Saturday, December 9 at 5:00AM at All Souls Parish in South San Francisco, and pilgrims walk to St. Mary’s Cathedral for a 2PM Mass with Archbishop Cordileone. Buses leave the Cathedral at 4:00AM to bring walkers from SF to All Souls, and after the Mass, buses will bring people who need it back to all souls. All info is here: cruzadaguadalupana.org/ It’s a challenging walk, but: "No estoy yo aquí que soy tu Madre?"

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 67 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $48,956 leaving us with a balance of $15,707. 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 Primary Care 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!

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.

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, Pat, Candi, Joan, Barbara, 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, for peace and for Cardinal Joseph Zen and persecuted Christians everywhere.

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday            12        32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday           13        Frances Xavier Cabrini; Virgin
Tuesday          14        Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday    15        Albert the Great; Bishop, Doctor
Thursday        16        Margaret of Scotland, Gertrude; Virgin
Friday              17        Elizabeth of Hungary; Religious
Saturday         18        Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Rome
                                      Rose Philippine Duchesne; Virgin
Sunday            19        33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your gifts of  November 4/5:           $3,282.
Weekly goal:                                        $8,670.
Shortfall:                                              $5,388.
All Saints Day:                                        $827. 
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.