External Feast of St. John Bosco
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Jeremiah 1:4–5, 17–19; Psalm 71 1 Corinthians 12:31; Luke 4:21–30. The God who formed Jeremiah in his mother’s womb fortified him for his mission. In the Gospel we witness Jesus’ strength in overcoming the hostile crowd facing him in his hometown. In between we hear from Saint Paul, who continually faced hostility, rhapsodize on the power of love. Let us nurture love in ourselves and each other and find in it the strength to overcome our hardships.
Festa di San Giovanni Bosco
O padre e maestro della gioventù, San Giovanni Bosco, che tanto lavorasti per la salvezza delle anime, sii nostra guida nel cercare il bene delle anime nostre e la salvezza del prossimo; aiutaci a vincere le passioni e il rispetto umano; insegnaci ad amare Gesù Sacramentato, Maria Ausiliatrice e il Papa; e implora da Dio per noi una buona morte, affinchè possiamo reggiumgerti in Paradiso. Così sia.
今天是聖鮑斯高瞻禮。聖鮑斯高是十九世紀的偉人，他生於1815年8月16日意大利一個小小的鄉村，兩歲時父親逝世由母親撫養長大。母親教他愛天主，愛聖母，愛世人。當時歐洲正逢工業革命，很多家庭受到失業的影響，無數孩子流浪街頭，無依無靠，年少的鮑斯高身受貧窮的苦楚，很同性他們，立志長大後要幫助貧苦的兒童。二十六歲時升了神父，從此把全部精神放在教育青少年之上。他創辦青年會，收容無依無靠，無家可歸的孩子，給他們棲身之所並教育他們。他的母親一直在身邊幫忙。他的教育方法是以愛和鼓勵而不是責罰，又以各種有益身心的活動幫助他們，使他們有正當的誤樂，不致做壞事，這就是有名的「防範教育」。
他創立了慈幼會，又和瑪沙利羅一起創立了母佑會女修會。許多和他志同道合的青年男女紛紛加入，今日世界各地都有慈幼會和母佑會的學校，尤其是工業學校，使青年們有一技之長，能自力謀生。他又開辦出版社，出版優良讀物。
聖鮑斯高神父一生熱愛青年，獻身為他們服務，他主張教育不單是教授學識，更重要的是教人靈魂得救，他的工作受到很多打擊，但藉着天主的幫助，總能化險為夷。他在一八八八年一月三十一日逝世，他的靈魂回到他深愛的天主和聖母身邊。他死後不久，教會便祝聖他為聖人。今年全世界各地都大事慶祝。
我們應祈求聖鮑斯高為我們轉禱，使我們效法他的美德，愛主、愛聖母，愛世人。
From the Pastor’s Desk
Don Bosco's Mysterious Dog
There are so many stories about Don Bosco that could be recounted on his feastday. But one of the most amazing even to this day is the story of Grigio. The following is adapted from Owlcation.com:
If you offered your dog some tasty food and he refused, you may well believe that he’s ill. If this dog lived for over thirty years and never ate, you may think he’s a ghost. On the other hand, if this dog mysteriously came to your side at every moment of danger, you may consider him an angel in a furry disguise. If such an animal sounds implausible, consider the case of Grigio, Don Bosco’s mysterious dog….
If Grigio was indeed an angel, he disguised himself very well. One of the students at the Oratory, Carlo Tomatis, described him in this way: “It had a truly frightening appearance. Every time she saw it, Mama Margarita would unfailingly say, ‘Oh, what an ugly beast!’ It looked like a wolf, with a long snout, erect pointed ears, and gray fur. It was over three feet tall.”
Don Bosco had many enemies on both the left and right, who objected to his work. More than once they tried to kill him, and more than once Grigio saved him. Don Bosco first encountered him in 1852, walking home late at night in a rough section of Turin. The dog, though scary-looking, was friendly to the holy saint. He named him Grigio, “the Gray One.” There are too many instances of Grigio appearing out of nowhere to save Don Bosco from serious danger to fit in this column, but if you google “Don Bosco” + Grigio you can read them all. Was he an angel? Don Bosco never said so, but he did say “Grigio is no ordinary dog.” The Owlcation writer concludes:
“Angels are pure spirits and so have no bodily form, despite Fra Angelico’s masterful depictions. Nonetheless, angels often appear in the Bible in the guise of a human body, such as when the Archangel Raphael assisted Tobias. (Tob 3:17) Sometimes, God assigns animals to help his servants, as when the ravens fed Elijah in the wilderness. (1 Kings 17:3-6) Likewise, Balaam’s donkey not only saw an angel but also spoke like a human. (Num 22:28)
St. John Bosco received a very special mission from God to help the youth. ...This good priest’s life was spared innumerable times by an intelligent dog who apparently never ate, drank, or aged. Grigio would appear mysteriously at the very moment of danger and disappear just as quickly. May he have been Don Bosco’s guardian angel in a furry disguise?”
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday January 29, 2023
8:45 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, & Frances Cresci +
10:15 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00 The Pierini & Spes Families + – Stephen J. Carolan +
5:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia
Monday January 30, 2023
7:00 Louis DeNicolai +
9:00 Thi + – Peggy Albano +
Tuesday January 31, 2023
7:00 The Sanguinetti Family +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Charles Corum + – Sr. Rita Bailey, FMA +
Wednesday February 1, 2023
7:00 In Memory of Deceased Salesians +
9:00 In Memory of Deceased Salesians +
Thursday February 2, 2023
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Americo Sbragia + – Healing Meredith Browning Griffin
Friday February 3, 2023
7:00 Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00 Nicola Sanguinetti + – Joseph & Vincent Passanisi +
Saturday February 4, 2023
7:30 Frank Curreri +
9:00 Vincenzo & Marianinna Torrano +
5:00 Italo & Carlo Vercellotti +
WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.
Loreto Requiro - Kathleen O’DonnellRest in Peace
Rosario Etcheveste – Stephen J. Taylor
Ron Alvarez – Sergio Tuccori
Particular Items
Feast of St. John Bosco AND Confirmations: Today we celebrate the External Feast of St. John Bosco, founder of the Salesian Order. AND at the noon Mass that day, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will be here to celebrate the Mass and the Sacrament of Confirmation to our school and CCD candidates. Please pray for them as they prepare to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Welcome, Archbishop Cordileone!
The Presentation of the Lord: Thursday is the feast of the Presentation.
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.
Pre-K 35th Anniversary! Our Laura Vicuña Pre-K will be celebrating our 35 year anniversary on Friday, February 10 from 6:30-9:00PM Visit prek.sspeterpaulsf.org/events to purchase a ticket or make a donation.
SBGC Cioppino at Home! You can order “Cioppino at Home” for pickup on Saturday, Feb. 11th, in time for a Super Bowl Sunday party! A family style boxed crab meal for four (at least!) Go to salesianclub.org/events/ for more info and ordering instructions.
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.
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. If so, please call Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.
Salesian Young Adults: Want fun, friends, service and faith? Our Salesian Young Adults invite you to share all of the above as we serve our Church and get to know one another! Visit https://salesiansspp.org/salesian-young-adults
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.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 29 External Feast of St. John Bosco
Monday 30 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 31 John Bosco; Priest, Founder
Wednesday 01 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 02 The Presentation of the Lord
Friday 03 Blaise; Bishop, Martyr. Ansgar, Bishop
Saturday 04 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 05 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of January 15 & 22 will be published in next week’s bulletin.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
