The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28. The Lord speaks through Isaiah, giving his promise that all who hold to [his] covenant will be brought to his holy mountain. In the second reading, Saint Paul tells the Gentiles that God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. In the Gospel, a Canaanite woman asks Christ to have pity on her, for her daughter is tormented by a demon. In spite of initial rejection, the woman perseveres in faith and Jesus heals her daughter.

Domenico 20^A Del Tempo Ordinario

Chi si rivolge al Signore con umiltà , e ascoltato. Il mistero della chiamata universale alla salvezza impegna il credente a celebrarla con il culto, a proclamara davanti agli uomini e a darne testimonianza con la propria vita.

常年期第二十主日

今天的讀經在在表明天主的救恩是賜給所有人的，讀經一《依撒意亞先知書》中說：「我的殿宇是為使普世萬民都能得救。讀經二「天主把眾人都圈入背逆之中，為憐憫眾」。天主不單拯救善人，也拯救罪人，這是很明顯的。

福音中，耶穌對客納罕婦人的態度，有點奇怪，好像有點冷淡，因為祂奉命救天主的選民 ——以色列。祂打發宗徒出外傳教時，曾命令門不要走外邦人的路。客納罕婦人是外邦人。耶穌要試探她的信心，表面對她冷淡，又說拿兒女的餅餵子狗是不對的，真是侮辱十足了。婦人答得好：「小狗也吃主人桌子上掉下的碎屑。」耶穌完全被婦人的信心和謙遜征服了，不但成全了她的願望，還表揚他的信德。

許多時，我們向天主求的態度，好像老板對伙計，有時討價還價，有時更限時專送。其實祈禱最主要的應該是誠心、恆心、謙心、讚美、感恩。客納罕婦人是我們最好的榜樣。

From the Pastor's Desk


 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On September 26, 2021, Pope Francis leading the Angelus, spoke to people at Saint Peter Square, “It is necessary to walk together, without prejudice and without fear, placing ourselves next to those who are most vulnerable: migrants, refugees, displaced persons, victims of trafficking and the abandoned. We are called to build an increasingly inclusive world that excludes no one.” The pope encourages all church communities to open and welcome everyone, especially in their ministries.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples ask him to send the Canaanite woman away because she keeps calling for help. Jesus does not listen to his disciples, instead he tests the woman faith. She passed, and her daughter was healed. What Jesus teaches his disciples, and us, is  to welcome everyone and reach out to those in need.

Saints Peter and Paul church is located in North Beach area and so many tourists visit this area every day. Last weekend, I met number of visitors who attended Masses and found out that they were from all over the country and even other countries. As you know, our church is open every day Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Each day, there are many visitors who come to our church. Sometimes Deacon Ed Te offers them a tour of the church. We are proud of the beautiful church and we want visitors be fond of it.

Our church was completed in 1924 and next year, 2024, will be 100 years old. We will celebrate the centennial and continue to welcome many more visitors for years to come.

Have a blessed week!

Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor 

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday              August 20, 2023
8:45     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15   Soul of Lee King Yuk +
12:00   Loriano & Anita Belluomini +
5:00     The Pierini & Spes Families + 

Monday           August 21, 2023
7:00     Luigi & Rosa Mangini +
9:00     Pietro, Adele, & Elena Domenici + 

Tuesday           August 22, 2023
7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00     Caterina & Filippo Besagno + – Thanksgiving to Friends, Family, & Benefactors and for                   All Souls in Purgatory from May Hom 

Wednesday      August 23, 2023
7:00     Silvio & Elvira Toso +
9:00     Ron Kronauge + 

Thursday        August 24, 2023
7:00     Frank Sanguinetti +
9:00     Victor, Emily, & Theresa Candia + 

Friday             August 25, 2023
7:00     Lorraine DeNicolai +
9:00     Intentions of Grace Choi 

Saturday         August 26, 2023
7:30     The Giurlani Family +
9:00     Franco, Pia, & Lodovico Ortesi +
5:00     Healing for Sarah

Baptisms
Milo Brian Olcomendy
 
Marriages
David Shenouda & Ashley Gad

Rest in Peace
Robert Pasquinelli
The Victimas of the Lahaina Fires

  
Particular Items


Mission Appeal: Today we are  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!



TODAY! 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

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.

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!


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 60 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $41,004 leaving us with a balance of $23,659.. 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!

Sponsor a Student! Are you able to help a student receive a Catholic education? 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 Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.

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, Sofia, Rose Mary, Noreen, Mrs. Bruno, Mrs. Gariano, Mary, Damian, Irene, Sharon, Maria, Maureen, 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             20        The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday           21        Pius X; Pope
Tuesday           22        The Queenship of the Blesses Virgin Mary
Wednesday     23        Rose of Lima; Virgin
Thursday         24        Bartholomew; Apostle
Friday              25        Louis; King. Joseph Calasanz; Priest
Saturday          26        Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday             27        The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Your gifts of August 12/13:                             $2,977.
Weekly goal:                                                        $8,670.
Shortfall:                                                               $5,693.
Second Collection (Maintenance Fund):         $1,193.
Solemnity of the Assumption:                              $853.

Thank you! Your parish needs and appreciates your continued support!