The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34. Ezekiel speaks for the Lord, who will take a shoot from a cedar and plant it on the mountain heights of Israel, where it will bear fruit. In the second reading, Paul writes that we walk by faith, not by sight. In the Gospel, Jesus describes the kingdom of God using parables of a wheat field and a mustard seed.
Domenica 11A Del Tempo Ordinario
Dov’è Dio, dove sta il suo regno? Domande tormentate, causate da tante situazioni di dolore e di difficoltà. Le ritroviamo nella vita degli ebrei in esilio, nella storia dei cristiani e dell’umanità, in balia a feroci persecuzioni. Abbiate fiducia, dicono i testi della liturgia e sappiate riconoscere l’intervento della Provvidenza.
常年期第十一主日
復活期過後，三個重要的節日：聖神降臨節、天主聖三節、基督聖體血節都過去了，我們現在回到常年期的第十一主日。今天瑪爾谷福音記載了耶穌的兩個關於種子的比喻。
第一個比喻所講的種子似乎是自己能萌芽的，就像天國一樣，耶穌在地上以自己的生命、神蹟、教導、受苦、受難、死亡，撒下了天國的種子，但天國仍不曾完全擴張，就像萌芽了的種子，需要時間，需要灌溉和陽光，才可慢慢長大。
第二個比喻所講的種子是一粒芥子，它雖然小，但可以長成一棵樹，讓小鳥在其中築巢安居，就像天主之國，歡迎所有人進入。
這兩個比喻幫助我們默想天主之國和我們的信仰。今日，天國在教會內；天主是神秘的，祂的國度雖然在，但還不曾完全發展，天主不用強力去迫人信祂，祂給人時間，用福音、別人的善表，自然現象、或突發事件去感動世人，使人認識祂，愛慕祂。就像種子一樣，需要時間和外在內在的因素。我們念天主經時祈求：「願祢的國來臨。」就是這個意思。耶穌把傳揚天國的喜訊交給十二門徒，也交給了世世代代的天主教徒，我們父傳子、子傳孫，世世代代源源不絕相傳下去，到了特定的時間，天國會來臨，我們要努力傳揚，要有信心和恆心。From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I would like to share with you a few events that happened or are upcoming at Saints Peter and Paul Parish.
Two months ago, there were 20 young men and women were Confirmed by Archbishop Cordileone. Two of them joined our parish group from St. Patrick’s parish in downtown San Francisco.
A month ago, 15 students received First Holy Communion. They are from SSPP School and our CCD program.
Two weeks ago, 28 students graduated from Saints Peter and Paul School. We had a wonderful outgoing class of students!
A month ago Salesian Boys and Girls Club held a successful Gala. The funds raised help their children’s programs and scholarship fund. The Club serves about 160-200 kids from SSPP School and other public school in our neighborhood. The Club started their summer programs last Monday.The Centennial Committee is planning for the 100th Anniversary of our church in November 9-10, 2024. You probably already received “Safe the Date” card. I hope you can plan to join us this wonderful celebration!
These are some of the exciting ministries that we have here at the parish. They reflect today’s Gospel of Mark, which describes how to build the Kingdom of God here on earth. These activities are like the seeds that we plant to help young people become good Christians and good Citizens. With God’s help, we hope these young people will contribute to building God’s Kingdom of justice and peace and love. Pope Saint John Paul II, at World Youth Day in Denver, Colorado. 1993 told the young people, “You are the future of our Church.” Together, let us help our young people bear fruit by contributing to help our broken world as we experience today.
We too, the adults, are called to build the Kingdom of God on this earth. The kingdom of love and peace. May the Kingdom of God become true in our time.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday June 16, 2024
8:45 The Edward & Eileen Ziomek & Myrtle Lane Families + – Ingrid Maya M. DeLeon +10:15 For the Soul of King Fung Lee +
12:00 GB DeMartini (A Wonderful Father) + – Salvatore Piazza & David Cosenza +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday June 17, 2024
7:00 Thanksgiving from Deacon Edward & Erlinda Te & Family
9:00 Lorraine DeNicolai + – Rich Stephens & Mike McCormick +
Tuesday June 18, 2024
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Edward Sabini +
Wednesday June 19, 2024
7:00 Birthday of Jose C. Bugayong +
9:00 Souls of Louis & Ilva Baccetti + – Pinuccia Piazza +
Thursday June 20, 2024
7:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom Giuseppe, Frances & Lena Cresci +
9:00 Luigi & Rosa Mangini & Ellen Crossan +
Friday June 21, 2024
7:00 Frank Sanguinetti +
9:00 Silvio & Elvira Toso + – The 70th Wedding Anniversary of Bob & Joanne Denike
Saturday June 22, 2024
7:30 The Giurlani Family +
9:00 Sisters Antoinette & Mary Pollini, FMA + – The Wedding Anniversary of Shubert & Janie Yee
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Dolores Brockenshire +
Baptisms
Phoenix DeVincenzi
Rest-in-Peace
Teresa May Wang – Anthony Gibson - Joseph Scafidi
Particular Items
Happy Fathers Day! “How, then, is St. Joseph the exemplar of fatherhood? They should reflect, in their families the seven virtues which the Church specially honors in St. Joseph’s relationship to Jesus and Mary. Like Joseph, fathers should be:
⁕ most just, without partiality or human respect.
⁕ most chaste, according to their married state of life.
⁕ most prudent, in knowing God’s will through constant prayer.
⁕ most valiant in courageously accepting the cross every
moment of the day.
⁕ most obedient in seeing every event as part of divine Providence and responding with, “Here I am Lord. I am ready to do Your will.”
⁕ most faithful in loving their wives with perfect fidelity, and their children with tireless generosity.
⁕ the strength of the home by their exercise of manly courage. They are to protect their wives and children from the plots of the modern Herods who are inspired by the evil spirit to destroy the Christian family in the modern world.
‘St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of the Son of God, obtain from Jesus the grace we fathers need to raise our families according to the will of God. We need light to recognize our grave responsibility as husbands and fathers. Above all we need the courage to persevere in the fatherly care of our families through time into the endless reaches of eternity. Amen.’” – Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ
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.
Knights of Columbus! Attn: Catholic Men: We are reestablishing the famous Knights of Columbus Dante Council of Saints Peter and Paul! Catholic Men who would like to join or learn more should follow these steps:
1)Scan the Q Code and use the Promo Code
BLESSEDMCGIVNEY
2) Don't worry about thr Agent referral code
3) Preferred Local council: Sts Peter and Paul Church
4) Member Referral Number is: 4553568
5) Church Parish Name- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
6) Church Parish State/ province: California
As long as you have put the code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY (no spaces) you don't have to pay anything. Once the head office sends an email congratulating you, please acknowledge and confirm that you want to become a member. If you don't it still lingers on there until you instruct them to go ahead and we will be informed. Let us make history by Chartering this new Council on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, our Patron Saints day. God bless us all.
Salesian Summer Camps: Summertime at The Club is packed with exciting activities, fun field trips, learning opportunities, and other adventures for rising 4th graders up through high schoolers. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9am until 6pm beginning June 5th 2024.
AND Camp Grigio: Camp Grigio is the summer day camp option for children who are not yet Club age (ages 3 – 8), and runs from June 10 – August 9. Visit salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/ to learn more.
Salesian Community Bingo: Join us Thursday, June 20, for Salesian Community Bingo! The fun starts at 6:00 PM, and you can order tickets at salesianclub.org/events
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On November 9-10, 2024 we will mark the 100 Year Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Of course, the first Saints Peter and Paul was destroyed in the earthquake and fire of 1906, but the cornerstone for this lovely Church you see around you was laid in 1924, so this year marks 100 years!
On SATURDAY, November 9, at 5:00 PM, we will have a special Mass which will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows for all who were married here, (or were married in another Catholic Church).
Anniversary Banquet: There will also be a prime rib banquet, after the Mass, open to all, in the auditorium. Tickets for the Saturday banquet are $80; $20 for children under 12. For more info and banquet tickets, visit salesiansspp.org/100years, or call the parish office at 415-421-0809.
AND on SUNDAY, November 10, at 11:00 AM we will have our 100 Year Anniversary celebration Mass followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium.
HELP! & GUESS WHO? As we prepare for the 100th Anniversary we need help from parishioners. Were you or your parents married here? We want pictures to use at the Renewal of Vows Mass. Call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected]. Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were George and Marie DeMartini, parents of Randy, married here in 1955).
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], or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at [email protected] to learn more!
Sponsor a Student! 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 Fr. Tho!
Organ Concert June 23! On June 23 at 3:30PM our friend and excellent organist Mr. John Pavik joined by our great cantor Ms. Phoebe Chee, will perform “12 Pieces for Organ” by Théodore Dubois. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken up in support of music ministry.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867. So far 36 families/parishioners have given $21,705, leaving us with a balance of $47,162. To donate or watch a good video about the 2024 appeal, and what it supports, go to salesiansspp.org/donations. If you can, join the 1% club! Give $688! But all gifts are deeply appreciated.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 16 The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 17 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 19 Romauld; Abbot
Thursday 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday 21 Aloysius Gonzaga; Religious
Saturday 22 Paulinus of Nola; Bishop.
John Fisher; Bishop & Thomas More; Martyrs
Sunday 23 The 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of June 8/9 : $3,409.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,261.
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!
