Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; I Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46. In the first reading, the Lord speaks through Ezekiel, telling the people that he is the shepherd caring for his sheep. He provides for all their needs, and will judge between sheep, and between rams and goats. Paul writes to the Corinthians, telling them that as Christ has been raised from the dead, then so too in Christ shall all be brought to life. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples of the time when the Son of Man shall come in glory and sit upon his throne, separating the sheep from the goats.

GESÙ CRISTO RE DELL’UNIVERSO

Ci ritroviamo, nell’esperienza quotidiana, a fare i conti con tante realtà che ci domandano conto del nostro operato. Alla fine della vita saremo chiamati a fare l’esame della situazione. Verificheremo con il Giudice supremo, il nostro operato, confrontandolo con la legge dell’amore.

耶穌君王節

今天是聖教會禮儀年度的最後的一個主日，也是耶穌君王節。教會以基督君王節來結束禮儀年。在讀經中，提出了基督君王的特徵：基督對死亡和罪惡有至高權力；祂的王權是愛；祂不是以強權征服世界，而是以仁愛和溫良去教化人，也以愛標準去審判人。

今天的福音描述耶穌以君王的形象到世上作最後審判。「最後審判」固然是指世界終結之日，但也是指我們生命完結之時。祂審判的標準是愛，因為祂救世的全部工作都以愛為動機，以行動去達到目的。這種關於愛的審判在於實行，在於解救饑寒、振濟貧乏、安慰痛苦、同情、幫助被迫害的人。換句話說是在精神上物質幫助有需要的人。祂說：「你們對我這些最小兄弟中的一個所做的，就是對我做的」。

耶穌雖然是位光榮的君王，卻沒有忘記祂也是我的兄弟。因此，我們在做着仁愛的事情時，實在有雙重意義。
 

From the Pastor’s Desk

 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Jesus’ disciples and people always called Jesus “rabboni” or “teacher”. In the Gospel of John, Jesus told his disciples, “I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet.” (John 13:14). Jesus only admitted to being king when Pilate asked him directly, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “You say so.” (Matthew 27:11). So Pilate ordered to install a sign on the cross above Jesus head, “Jesus Christ, King of the Jews.”

This feast day is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church invites us to reflect on the end of our time when Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead. Today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus makes known, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, he will sit upon his glorious throne.” (Mt. 25:31-46) Jesus Christ the King, will come again to judge the world. Jesus teaches us the Beatitudes that can lead us to enter the kingdom of heaven. Have we followed the Beatitudes that Jesus gives us? Do we put them in practice in our daily life? Do we reach out to help those who are in need? Jesus tells us, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40). Last Sunday, the St. Vincent de Paul group of our parish hosted the Thanksgiving dinner for the unfortunate people. Many people came for a hot meal. I was greeting people once they came and left. They were very respectful and polite. I could say that I saw Jesus in them.

Let us together live the words of God closely as Jesus teaches us and hope that when he comes again, we may hear him saying, “You all have done what I told you; come and enter to the kingdom of heaven.”

Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
 
 
Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday             November 26, 2023
8:45     Joseph Riccio +
10:15   Intention Maria Leung & Family
12:00   Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, & Frances Cresci +
5:00     Steve & Lena Cuneo + 

Monday           November 27, 2023
7:00     Edward DeNicolai +
9:00     Elena, Angelo, & Delia Serafini + 

Tuesday           November 28, 2023
7:00     John Joe Buckley +
9:00     Sr. Veronica Milyo, FMA + – Special Blessings Nico Maranghi 

Wednesday      November 29, 2023
7:00     The Sanguinetti Family +
9:00     In Honor of Madonna della Guardia 

Thursday        November 30, 2023
7:00     Nellie Cruz Taha +
9:00     Birthday of Celestina Sbragia + 

Friday             December 1, 2023
7:00     The Birthday of Sheila B. Thomeczek + – Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00     Jennifer Fairbanks +

Saturday         December 2, 2023
7:30     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00     Thanksgiving for Emmanual Edward Te & Marilou Cua  - Edmond Serchia + – Laura Lucia +
5:00     Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +
 

Baptisms
Rory White – Mason Mansfield
 
Rest in Peace
Lillian Klaiber – Arlene Sauser
Mario Muschi – Corazon Suerto

  
Particular Items

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.

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.


Advent Giving Tree for Poor Moms & Children: Project Gabriel of the Archdiocese of San Francisco has an Advent Giving Tree where you can support mothers in need and their children this Christmas. Go to sfarch.org/gabriel-project-advent-tree/ and select the gift you would like to give!



Lessons and Carols December 7 at 6:00 PM: Once again, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Saints Peter and Paul School invite you to Lessons & Carols, a glorious preparation for the great celebration of Christ mas! The SHC Chamber Choir and the Saints Peter and Paul School Children's Choir will come together to perform a joyous collection of carols and hymns paired with reflective readings to usher in the Christmas season. The doors open at 6 pm, performance begins promptly at 6:30 pm.. The event is free, but an RSVP is required for tickets, which you can do here.

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 long walk, but: "No estoy yo aquí que soy tu Madre?"


Advent Marian Prayer Service with Archbishop Cordileone: Join Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship at Star of the Sea Church on Sunday, December 10, at 4:00 PM. The service will feature the premiere of two new pieces of music: the Chesterton Carol by Mark Nowakowski and Mina Pariseau’s Our Lady Expectant, an Advent Carol. A reception will follow. Star of the Sea is at 8th Ave. & Geary in San Francisco.




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.

IMPORTANT! Are you a Registered Parishioner? Do you use Weekly Donation Envelopes? Why is this important? Because if you need to get married or have a child baptized in another parish, you will need permission from your home parish, which means you needs to be registered. And if you ever plan to fulfill the ministry of godparent, you will need not only a letter of permission from your home parish, but also an attestation that you are living in accordance with the faith—at a minimum going to Mass every Sunday. The easiest way for us to affirm that someone attends Mass each Sunday is the use of weekly donation envelopes. We have had the painful duty of having to deny requests for permission to serve as godparents because we had no record of them ever coming to Sunday Mass. Registration forms are on the tables by the entrance to the Church, and 2024 weekly donation envelopes are available on request if you are not already using them.

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 69 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $49,756 leaving us with a balance of $14,907. 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 Carew 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 https://bellaprimarycare.org/

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            26        Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Monday           27        Weekday in the Last Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday          28        Weekday in the Last Week in Ordinary Time
Wednesday    29        Weekday in the Last Week in Ordinary Time
Thursday        30        Andrew; Apostle, Martyr
Friday              01        Weekday in the Last Week in Ordinary Time
Saturday         02        Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
                                      Here ends the Year of Grace 2023
Sunday            03        First Sunday of Advent
 
Your gifts of November 18/19 will be published next week.
Weekly goal:    $8,670.
 
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!