The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35. As the Israelites wander through the desert, the Lord hears their cry and feeds them with bread from heaven. Saint Paul challenges the Ephesians to walk in the way of righteousness and holiness of truth so that their lives are different from nonbelievers. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the people not to work for food that perishes, saying, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.

 


 
常年期第十八主日 

今天所讀的是舊約聖經出谷紀，述說猶太人在曠野中,說人因為在曠野缺水缺食物，口出怨言，而在福音中,群眾因為吃飽了餅而來尋找耶穌，而不是因為信祂而來。他們都是因為暫時的利益來找耶穌，不是為信耶穌而尋找祂。天主要求我們的是信，而不是貪圖現在暫時的利益。祂說：「你們不要為那會朽壞食糧勞碌,卻要為那能給予永生的食糧而工作。」他們一聽到「永生」，以為是肉體不死，就連忙問：「我們應做什麼，才算做了天主的所要的工作？……祢行什麼神蹟，好讓我們看見而信祢呢？」最後又說：「先生請常常把這食糧賜給我們吧。」可見他們一直從現世的利益利着眼。一個人如果祇顧眼前的利益，很難看見更遠的境界，更難相信耶穌所要顯示的。福音中那些群眾祇能看到滋養他們身體的食糧，不能看到更滋養他們靈魂的食糧 — 那從天而降把生命賜給世人的耶穌聖體。 

一個人必需以信德去接受聖體奧跡的道理。古往今來不少人以他們的血去為這奧跡作見證，不少教會的聖師和教父也給我們宣講和教導有關這奧跡。我們必需以虔敬和謙遜的心去接受。 

我們中國人的信字可以清楚表達信德的道理：「信」字由「人」字和「言」字合成。意思是「信」是因為聽別人所說的而不是親眼看見的，親眼看見的就是知道了，而不是信了。信不必看見，也不必明白。

 
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

In 2018, I attended a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. After a week-long meeting, I stayed at Don Bosco Utume, the Salesian Theological College in Nairobi. It was on a Saturday that a boy, about 8 years old, came to the Salesian campus from a neighborhood. He wore a torn shirt and pants and seemed to be hungry. I approached him and asked what his name was. The boy did not speak English. One of the Salesian Brothers told me that he always comes to the Salesian house to get food, because there is no food at home. They explained to me that on weekdays, he goes to school and gets fed there. On the weekends, he does not have food at home and so he comes to the Salesians to ask for food. I learned that he lives in a house that is built with pieces of cardboard. My heart was breaking for the poor boy.  

Many people are still hungry today. People are hungry physically and spiritually. We are living in a country where food is plentiful. We even waste so much food every day. We are one of the first-world countries that may not be hungry physically. But perhaps we are hungry for human dignity, justice and peace. Jesus is the only one who can satisfy the deepest human hungers. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." During the Biblical times, people wanted Jesus to give them this type of bread. We too, want the bread of life.  

Today, every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, Jesus the Lord is here among us. We truly believe that by receiving the Body and Blaood of Christ, we must follow Jesus' way of self-giving. We are called to bring the good news to our secular world; to let people know that Jesus is the only one who can give them the Bread of Life. We need to reach out to those who have not known Jesus and pray for those who blaspheme against our Lord Jesus Christ.  
Have a blessed week! 

Fr. Tho 
Pastor 
Image Courtesy Sharis’ Designs.
 
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday                              August 4, 2024
 8:45     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
 10:15  Maria Michel + – Tsang Oi Lan +
 12:00  Maria Carmela + – Paolo & Maria  + –  Giuseppe DeMartini Families +
 5:00     Pat Duarte + 

Monday                             August 5, 2024
 7:00     Edward DeNicolai +
 9:00     Gaetano Alioto + – Birthday of Michael Czuprynski +

Tuesday                            August 6, 2024
 7:00     Edward Sabini +
 9:00     Giuseppe Lucchesi  + – Healing Elsie Libardo 

Wednesday                    August 7, 2024
 7:00     Louis DeNicolai +
 9:00     Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena, & Frances Cresci + 

Thursday                          August 8, 2024
 7:00     Andrea Genoveffa +
 9:00     Nicola Sanguinetti + – Emma Marquez + 

Friday                                 August 9, 2024
 7:00     Michael Jeffrey Gahagan +
 9:00     Fred Balistreri + – Emilio Bernardini + 

Saturday                          August 10, 2024
 7:30     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Luigi Marciano +
 5:00     Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +

 

 
Particular Items 

Second Collection: Today we  have a second collection for our parish maintenance fund. Please be generous in helping to maintain our beautiful church! 

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. 

Join us!National Night Out! Support the SFPD! This Tuesday, August 6, from 5-7:00PM, the parish  will once again host National Night Out on Filbert Street between Powell and Stockton. National Night Out is a chance for communities to meet and show appreciation to their police officers. Join us for food & fun, with the good SFPD! 



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.

August 15
Solemnity of the Assumption: Thursday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM, and at 6:00 PM. There will also be a Vigil Mass on Wednesday the 14^th at 6:00 PM. Our Lady of the Assumption, pray for us!



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 begins 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

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. 

Guess who?
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 celebration!. Call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected]. Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were Edmond Serchia & Maria Lucchese, married here in 1953).




Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867.  So far 49 families/parishioners have given $30,816, leaving us with a balance of $38,051. 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.  

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!

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               04          The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday              05          The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major; in Rome
Tuesday             06          The Transfiguration of the Lord
Wednesday        07          Sixtus II: Pope, & Companions; Martyrs
Thursday           08          Dominic; Priest
Friday                 09          Teresa Benedicta of the Cross; Virgin, Martyr
Saturday            10          Lawrence; Deacon, Martyr
Sunday               11          The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Your gifts of July 27/28:           $2,336.
Weekly goal:   $8,670.
Shortfall:           $6,334. 

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!