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The 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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1 Kings 19:16b, 19–21: Psalm 16 “You are my inheritance, O Lord.” Galatians 5:1, 13–18: Luke 9:51–62. Following the Lord takes a total commitment. Elisha, tilling the field, sacrifices his oxen and plow when the LORD calls him to succeed Elijah. Saint Paul, who dramatically committed to preaching in the Lord’s name, calls us to serve each other according to the greatest commandment. In the Gospel, Jesus repeatedly invokes the kingdom of God when encountering would-be disciples, demanding they follow him wholeheartedly, without reservation, without looking back. As we listen to God’s word, let us reflect upon our own response to Jesus’ call.
Domenico 13A Del Tempo Ordinario
La chiamata al ministero in servizio di Dio può venire solo da Lui. Nessuno può presumare, per simpatia o per o per inclinazione, di essere abilitato a vivere e agire nel nome del Signore. E la Chiamata si configura come una decisione radicale, un appello esigente. Sulla scorta degli uomini di Dio, va pensata anche la nostra chiamata a far parte della Chiesa.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Guest Column
Saint Luke’s account of the life and teaching of Jesus is set within the context of a journey – Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. Going to Jerusalem is the reason for Jesus’ existence. It is the place of his passion, death, resurrection and ascension. It is also the place from where the Spirit initiates and guides the church.
When Samaritans do not allow Jesus to go through their territory because he was going to Jerusalem (Samaritans looked at Jerusalem and its sympathizers as enemies) James and John ask if they should call on God to rain fire from heaven to consume the Samaritans. Little did they know that Jerusalem was going to be where Jesus would be crucified. Later on, in the gospel, we will realize that James and John believed Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be throned as king. They ask whether each of them could be designated to sit on thrones on his right and left.
Luke proposes that those who seek to be Jesus’ disciples, now that he was going to Jerusalem, where thinking like James and John. Jesus, therefore clarifies he has no intention of usurping or establishing an earthly kingdom: “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head and rest.”
Still, some insist on following him but one asks to first bury his deceased father, another asks to first allow him to bid his family goodbye. Burying the dead – especially deceased members of one’s family – is an esteemed act of charity among the Jewish people. Love for family is an established commandment of God. When Jesus declares following him is a priority greater than family ties and obligations – established by God – he is ranking himself as someone who is at least equal to God, if not God himself.
Many concerns, in our present day, fight for priority status in our lives: the mortgage, our careers, comfortable living, our goals and dreams. Some of these have legitimate claims to be considered priority. At the same time, many present-day circumstances call out for our attention and beg that we shift our priorities: the war in Ukraine, the homeless situation in the Tenderloin, inflation, the supply chain crisis, the services’ labor crisis.
If we are to truly follow Jesus, the Word of God today reminds us that we are called to follow him to Jerusalem – to a place of self-giving and concern for the greater good rather than for our own good and satisfaction. During the days of Lent and Holy Week we often heard “There is no resurrection without the crucifixion first.” Saint Luke doesn’t tell us whether those who indicated a desire to follow Jesus did so. Why? Because it is up to us to complete that story.
–Fr. Ramon Zarate, SDB
Parochial Vicar
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday June 26, 2022
8:45 Edmond Serchia +
10:15 Rich Aschero +
12:00 GB De Martini + – In Honor of San Calogero
5:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo +
Monday June 27, 2022
7:00 Carla Ferrando +
9:00 Giosue Bresolin & Giovanni Santa Lucia & Franco & Lodovico Ortesi +
Tuesday June 28, 2022
7:00 Birthday of Rose Marenzi +
9:00 Tony & Vera Romeo + – Healing Trish Bui
Wednesday June 29, 2022
7:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia
9:00 Thanksgiving for the Petrine & Priestly Ministry of Pope Benedict XVI and the Priestly Ministry of Fr. Mario Rosso, SDB + and his brother Salesians
Thursday June 30, 2022
7:00 Frank Sanguinetti +
9:00 Giuseppe & Thomas Balistreri + – Healing William Hitchon
Friday July 1, 2022
7:00 The DeNicolai Family + – Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Luis J. San Gabriel, Sr + - Br. Tom Keegan, SDB +
Saturday July 2, 2022
7:30 Tom, Serge, & Stephanie Cincotta +
9:00 La Madonna delle Grazie +
5:00 The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +
WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our
Parishes, Schools or Missions.
Martin & Amelia McAteer
Baptisms
Catia Brunetti
Marriages
Juan Cueva Barragan & Viviana Saldana
Kevin Soracco & Brandi Allan
Particular Items
Second Collection: Today we have a second collection for Peter’s Pence.
Italian Feasts: Today, we honor San Calogero, patron of Sciacca, Sicily. And this Saturday, we honor La Madonna delle Grazie, patroness of Verbicaro, Calabria.
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is this Wednesday, June 29. But because they are our patrons we are allowed to celebrate on one of the close Sundays, this year on July 3. Ss. Peter and Paul, pray for us!
Eucharistic Adoration: We have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 7-8PM. Come spend some time with Jesus! The parking lot will be open.
Camp Grigio: Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Camp Grigio runs through August 12,, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Visit salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/ for more.
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.
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.
Pre-K Also Accepting Applications: Our Laura Vicuna Pre-Kindergarten is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year-olds. Visit their webpage or ontact Barbara Simons for info: [email protected]
Fr. Ramon Zarate: We are sorry to say that Fr. Ramon will be leaving us in July. He will serve at San Luis Rey in Laredo, TX. We will host a reception of gratitude for Fr. Ramon on July 10, following the noon Mass.
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
Parish Wish List: Fr. Tho is installing a new restroom in the sacristy. The cost will be $7,300. If you’d like to help with this project, feel free to speak with Fr. Tho or send your gift, payable to the church, with “Building Fund” in the notation field.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 26 The 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 27 Cyril of Alexandria; Bishop, Doctor
Tuesday 28 Irenaeus; Bishop, Martyr
Wednesday 29 The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Thursday 30 First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Friday 01 Junipero Serra; Priest
Saturday 02 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 03 External Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Your gifts of June 18/19: $3,215.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings: $5,455.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
