The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33. Elijah heard God in a tiny whispering sound. Paul writes to the Romans that he has great sorrow and constant anguish in [his] heart for his own people. In the Gospel, Peter becomes frightened while walking on the water toward Jesus. Jesus catches him from sinking.Domenico 19A Del Tempo Ordinario
Ogni discepolo, di cui San Pietro è il prototipo nel vangelo di questa domenica, conosce momenti di incertezza e di dubbio. Quando comincia a vacillare grida: “Signore, salvami.” Gesù gli tenderà la mano per salvarlo. La fragilità della nostra fede non ci trattenga dal partecipare alla Liturgia della festa, per proclamare, con tutta la Comunità: “Tu sei veramente il Figlio di Dio! Signore vieni in aiuto alla mia fragile fede.”
常年期第十九主日
讀經一記述厄里亞先知因受了許多迫害，感到力不從心，十分沮喪，便登曷勒布山，想得到安慰，他聽到聲音叫他出來立在天主面前。但天主不在暴風大作，裂山碎石之中，也不在地震烈火中出現。等到一切平靜了，有輕微細弱的風聲，厄里亞聽到了天主的聲音。他蒙着臉站在洞口。天主體恤他的辛勞，以溫柔慈愛安慰他。
福音記述伯多祿看見水面走着的耶穌，請祂也讓他走在水面上到祂身邊。可是在風浪汹湧中，他害怕了，大聲叫喊，求主救助。厄里亞疲乏沮喪，遇困難時灰心失望；伯多祿在危險中膽怯畏懼，都是人之常情。我們在危險中，要記得依靠天主，呼求聖母幫助，堅信天主常在我們之內，就不至沉淪，因為天主會以最溫柔的愛鼓勵、指導保護我。
星期二八月十五日，是聖母升天節，是當守瞻禮日，記得參與彌撒，聖母是我們天上的母親，她有全備之德，我們要向她學習，求她助佑，告訴她你愛她，把你的一切獻給她。
Saint WHO?
Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
By the time Francesco Forgione, later known as Padre Pio, was six years old, he had begun to have mystical experiences and desired to give his life to God. His father traveled to America to earn money for his studies, and despite poor health—doctors thought he would die of tuberculosis when he was a young man—Francesco entered the Capuchins and was ordained.
Blessed with regular visits from Mary, Jesus, and his guardian angel, Padre Pio’s life is a litany of miraculous events. He received the stigmata and prophetic insights, as well as the gift of bilocation. One story tells how he appeared in the sky during World War II, deflecting the bomber squadron en route to destroy his town.
Another story comes from Pio’s superior, who in 1954 gathered some people who had known the priest for a long time in order to learn about his early years. Pio himself was always somehow present at the meetings (while apparently remaining in the monastery). One day the conversation turned sour as people “were speaking badly about some people.” A woman known to have seen the saint bilocating cried out “Padre Pio has an angry face.” Not until the startled group changed course did he calm down. “We were happy again, and had learnt our lesson to not speak badly of people.”Merciful Father, through the intercession of Padre Pio
make us charitable in our speech about others.Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
Parochial Vicar
Taken from “The Magnificat”
On Sunday, September 24, the Relics of
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will visit the National Shrine of
St. Francis of Assisi at Columbus and Vallejo The relics will be venerated from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and a special Mass will be celebrated at the Shrine at 3:30 PM.
Also, beginning at 12:30, there be a procession from the Shrine over to Saints Peter and Paul, and then back to the Shrine. All parishioners are invited!
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday August 13, 2023
8:45 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
10:15 Thanksgiving from the Chinese Apostolate of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo + – For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
5:00 The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +
Monday August 14, 2023
7:00 Amelia DeNicolai +
9:00 Mario & Emma Campodonico +
6:00 Rosa & Giovanni Garbarino +
Tuesday August 15, 2023
7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00 Mario Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Salvatore Piazza +
6:00 Maria Anzueta +
Wednesday August 16, 2023
7:00 In Honor of San Rocco from Fortunato D’Ascoli +
9:00 Joseph & Carmella Greco +
Thursday August 17, 2023
7:00 Edward Sabini +
9:00 Ralph & Evelyn Lavin +
Friday August 18, 2023
7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00 Birthday of Frank Tognotti +
Saturday August 19, 2023
7:30 Alessandro & Catherine Baccari +
9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +
5:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family +
Rest in Peace
The Victims of the Hawaiian Fires
Maria Ngoat Doan
Particular Items
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: On Tuesday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and we will also celebrate a Vigil Mass on Monday at 6:00 PM.
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.
24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration: If you’d like more opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration than we offer, Star of the Sea Parish at 8th Avenue & Geary in San Francisco offers 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration. All details are here: starparish.com/perpetual-adoration/
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.
Mission Appeal: Next weekend we will be joined at all the Masses by the Rev. Divine E. Fossoh, representing the Diocese of Kumbo, in Cameroon, West Africa. Fr. Divine will tell us about the faith in his home diocese and how we can help those who have less material goods. Informational flyers are on the tables. Please be generous!
Bella Community Wellness Day: Bella Primary Care, San Francisco’s only Catholic Healthcare provider, is hosting a Community Wellness day on August 20 from 9am to 1PM at Star of the Sea Gym:
WHO: Bella Primary Care
WHAT: Free blood pressure checks - join us for our community wellness day. We are here to answer your medical questions and point you in the right direction for healthy living.
WHY: We care about your health and we are here to serve you and your family in a Christ-centered way.
WHEN: Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: Star of the Sea Gym (345 8th Ave., San Francisco)
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 www.bellahw.org
Annual Police & Fire Mass: On September 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will celebrate the Annual Police/Firefighters Mass at St. Anne of the Sunset Church, 850 Judah St., in San Francisco. The Police-Fire Mass originated as an annual event honoring the firefighters who lost their lives during the 1946 Herbert Hotel Fire and continues to honor all first responders. The Mass is sponsored by the San Francisco Fire, Police, and Sheriff Departments; and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Padre Pio Visits North Beach! On Sunday, September 24, the Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will visit the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi at Columbus and Vallejo The relics will be venerated from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and a special Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 PM. Also, beginning at 12:30, there be a procession from the Shrine over to Saints Peter and Paul, and then back to the Shrine. All parishioners are invited to experience this wonderful visit!
“One Night with You” is Randy DeMartini’s tribute to the King of Rock and Roll! As everyone knows Randy is the Executive Director of the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and all proceeds from the event will support the Club! “One Night With You” will be at the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno on Saturday, August 26. This is Randy’s repeat performance, and he received glowing reviews for the first one! Visit https://salesianclub.org/events/ for tickets and hotel reservations!
Madonna del Lume: The festival of “La Madonna Del Lume” is September 30 & October 1! The events of Saturday, October 5 begin at 10:00 AM with the Memorial Mass at the Fisherman’s Chapel on the wharf, followed by the fishing boat parade, and the Memorial Ceremony at sea. The October 1 events will begin with Mass at 11:45 AM, followed by refreshments in the cafeteria. The procession will begin in front of the church at 1:45 PM, and all little angels & fisherman are urged to come in costume! The MDL dinner dance is at 5PM at the SF Italian Athletic Club. Please pick up a flyer in the Church!
San Francisco Rosary Rally: Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the 13th annual Rosary Rally on October 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The event will begin at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral with confessions at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Eucharistic procession at 11:30 a.m. to St. Boniface Church for the Rosary, Chaplet of Mercy and Benediction. All details here: sfarch.org/event/rosary-rally/
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 59 families/parishioners have pledged or donated 40,602 leaving us with a balance of $24,061. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
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
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!
Religious Education for Children and Adults: Children: The 2023-2024 Religious Education-CCD program will begin on September 10, 2023. 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.
Adults: 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 2023-2024 sessions begin on September 27, 2023 and continues through Pentecost, 2024. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Visit salesiansspp.org/religious-education to register.
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, Debbie, Sofia, Rose Mary, Noreen, Mrs. Bruno, Mrs. Gariano, Mary, Damian, Irene, Sharon, Maria, Maureen, Nancy, Patrick, 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, and for peace and for Cardinal Joseph Zen and persecuted Christians everywhere.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 13 The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 14 Maximillian Kolbe; Priest, Martyr
Tuesday 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday 16 Stephen of Hungary
Thursday 17 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 19 John Eudes; Priest
Sunday 20 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of August 5/6: $3,207.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,463.
Thank you! Your parish needs and appreciates your continued support!
