The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:15. In today’s first treading, Elisha the prophet directs his protesting servant to give his barley loaves to the people to eat. The Lord multiplies this offering and feeds a hundred people, with some left over. Paul urges the Ephesians to live in humility, working to preserve unity. In the Gospel, Jesus feeds five thousand people with five barley loaves and two fish.

 


 
常年期第十七主日 

今天的讀經一和福音都記錄了同樣的增餅奇跡。一個從巴耳沙里沙來的人給了厄里叟二十個麥餅  ， 天主藉厄里叟行了奇跡，使一百人吃飽；福音記載一個孩子把自己帶來的五個大麥餅和兩條魚給耶穌， 祂用了餅和魚，使五千人吃飽。全能的天主本來能從無中完成一切   , 可是祂願意人和祂合作。儘管人所能做到的畢竟很少，但天主仍希望人能為他們的弟兄付出。帶着餅和魚的孩子把自己的食糧交出，他不理會有沒機會吃到一小塊自己的餅和魚，也許就是他這種慷慨精神，感動耶穌，使祂行了這偉大的奇跡｡ 

從這事件中，我們可以看到，祇要人肯稍稍付出  一些代價， 天主一定以千百倍加給我們。人若做好他應做的一分，仁慈的天主，一定會使這善行產生效果的｡ 今天這麼多人受着饑寒、疾病、無家的痛苦，是不是由於一些人自私自利，不顧自己的兄弟  ？ 

耶穌關懷人肉體上的物質需要，也關懷人精神上的需要。今天這段增餅的事跡也是最後晚餐時建立聖體聖事的預象 

 
In 2005, I attended World Youth Day (WYD) in Cologne, Germany. About a million young people came from all over the world to this gathering. An evening before the WYD ended, all young people hiked about 10 kilometers and gathered in the Marian Field to attend the vigil with Pope Benedict XVI. The WYD organizers had to provide dinner and breakfast for the million young people. They set up food stations throughout the field and the leaders of each group would come to get food for their groups. We ate our dinner that evening and breakfast the next morning. At noon time, after the closing mass with the Pope, people started leaving the field. I saw a lot of food left on the field where people camped overnight. A lot of the food was packed in tin cans and nonperishable. In our modern times it is probably easier to provide food for that many people. But during the Biblical time, it was impossible to do so. 

As we heard from today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples were probably overwhelmed to see so many people who are hungry and waiting to be fed. Philip tells Jesus, “Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?” Other disciples tell Jesus, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” John 6: 7-9. They panicked because of the number of people. Jesus knows exactly what he is going to do. He multiplies the loaves and fishes, and has his disciples distribute. Everyone fills his or her stomach and the disciples collect twelve wicker baskets of the leftovers. Jesus not only fills people with spiritual food through his teaching and healing, He also fills their physical hunger. God can fulfill us abundantly according to our needs. 

Today, whenever we gather for the Eucharist and at Holy Communion, we believe that Jesus keeps giving himself to us as food and drink. When we receive Jesus, we are called to imitate him by living our Christian way of life: to love and care for one another. We thank you, Jesus, for this great gift. 

Have a blessed week! 

Fr. Tho
Pastor
 
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              July 28, 2024
 8:45     Maria Muschi +
 10:15  Intention of the Harris Family
 12:00  Joseph Maggiors & the Maggiora Family + – Linda Giannone +
 5:00     The DeNicolai Family + 

Monday             July 29, 2024
 7:00     Edward Sabini +
 9:00     In Honor of Madonna della Guardia
 
Tuesday            July 30, 2024
 7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     Egisto, Nella, & Ivano Daini & Umberto Bozzetto + 

Wednesday    July 31, 2024
 7:00     The Sanguinetti Family +
 9:00     The Birthday of Susan B. Gamboa and the Anniversary of the Death of Robert Fuller +
 Thursday         August 1, 2024
 7:00     Fred Damato + – Anthony Gibson +
 9:00     Albert Salera + 

Friday                August 2, 2024
 7:00     The Birthday of Andrea Marenzi + –  The Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
 9:00     Lena & Vic d’Acquisto +

Saturday                          August 3, 2024
 7:30     The Birthday of Sean M. Bugayong +
 9:00     Happy Birthday to Luca Maranghi
 5:00     Joseph & Carmella Greco + – Michael Czuprynski + 

 
 
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 (next Sunday!) following the 10:15 AM Mass, to pray the Rosary in the Don Bosco Room.

Next Week’s Second Collection: Next week we will have a second collection for our parish maintenance fund. Please be generous in helping to maintain our beautiful church!
 
National Night Out! Support the SFPD! Next Tuesday, August 6, from 5-7:00PM, the parish b will once again host National Night Out in the playground and on Filbert Street. National Night Out is a chance for communities to meet and show appreciation to their police officers. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship with the good SFPD!

2024-2025 Religious Education: Religious Education for both children and adults will soon begin:
CCD will begin on August 25, 2024. We are welcoming and accepting students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. The goal of the program is to help children to grow in faith, and working together with parents we hope to help the children come to experience God in their own lives and to familiarize them with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Classes are held every Sunday from 9:45am to 11:00am in the school gym.
RCIA: RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a program through which the Church welcomes, educates, and journeys those persons seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The 2024-2025 sessions begin in September 2024 and continues through Pentecost, 2025. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Registration forms and more info may be found at salesiansspp.org/religious-education

SSPP Golf!Saints Peter and Paul School Golf Tournament! Join us September 16 for an 18-hole tournament at the beautiful Sonoma Golf Club, with a shotgun start at 10:00 AM. Single-player or foursome ticket options are available. Registration includes golf, a boxed lunch on the cart, and a tee prize. All proceeds benefit Saints Peter and Paul School. For tickets and to learn more, visit ssppevents.org/golf. And if you have questions, please contact [email protected]

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; $40 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 will be followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium.

Who are they?

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 Mark Orsi & Alexandra Garrett, married here in 1992).




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!

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867.  So far 41 families/parishioners have given $24,318, leaving us with a balance of $44,549. 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.

Knights of Columbus! Congratulations and thanks to the 12 men who joined our reformed Dante Council of the Knights of Columbus! But we can use more members!
1)Scan the Q Code and use the Promo Code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY
 2) Don't worry about the 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.

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! 

“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!” – Archbishop Cordileone. Support Bella’s mission at bellaprimarycare.org

Liturgical Calendar
 Sunday               28        The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 Monday              29         Martha, Mary, & Lazarus; Disciples
 Tuesday             30          Peter Chrysologus; Bishop, Doctor
 Wednesday       31          Ignatius of Loyola; Priest
 Thursday           01          Alphonsus Ligouri; Buishop, Doctor
 Friday                02          Eusebius of Vercelli; Bishop, Peter Julian Eymard; Priest
 Saturday            03          Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
 Sunday              04          The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
Your gifts of July 20/21:                                       $4,089.
 Weekly goal:                                                       $8,670.
 Shortfall:                                                              $4.581.
 Second Collection (for the poor):                        $1,015.

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!