The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52. In the first reading, Jeremiah foretells the return of the remnant of Israel from exile, carefully gathered and guided back by the Lord.. In the second reading, Christ is described as a high priest called by God to make an offering for our sins. In the Gospel, Jesus heals the blind beggar Bartimaeus, who then follows Jesus on the way.

 
 
常年期第三十主日 

今天聖史瑪爾谷告訴我們耶穌從耶里哥出來的時候，瞎子巴爾提買在路旁大聲呼喊，求耶穌可憐  。他不理別人阻止他，嫌他吵鬧，更加大聲哀求。耶穌早就聽到了，祇是祂想讓群眾看到瞎子的信德。等他走近時，他們的對話展開了，耶穌問：「你要我給你做什麼？」「師傅，請叫我看見。」 其實耶穌在他未問之前己治好他的視覺了，因為「他馬上扔下自己的外衣，跳起來，走到耶穌跟前。」他不需要別人攙扶帶領。因為他深信耶穌是達味之子，能夠幫助他，因此耶穌不單給了他肉體的視覺，更給了他深刻的精神視覺 ,於是他跟隨了祂。 

這使我不禁想到，到底誰是瞎子？是巴爾提買？還是群眾？巴爾提買復明以後跟隨耶穌，那就是效法祂的品格，服從祂的指導，做祂做的事。而群眾是不是一批人云亦云，盲目跟着大眾走的人  ?  我又想到，到底我是不是真的看見？我有沒有看到精神上更深的層次的事物？我是否也要向耶穌說：「師傅！請叫我看見。」又或者，耶穌是不是要我學祂問瞎子那樣，問祂：「主！祢要我給祢做什麼？」 

我有沒有真正看到？我是否願意為祂做任何事？

耶穌離我們近在咫尺，我們要像巴爾提買一樣把握機會，不要錯過，全心信賴。求祂打開我們的靈魂的眼目。

 


Friday is All Saints Day. Here are some thoughts from Pope Francis, from his Angelus Message on November 1, 2020: 

“On this solemn Feast of All Saints, the Church invites us to reflect on the great hope, that is based on Christ’s Resurrection: Christ is risen and we will also be with him. The Saints and Blesseds are the most authoritative witnesses of Christian hope, because they lived it fully in their lives, amidst joys and sufferings, putting into practice the Beatitudes that Jesus preached and which resound in the Liturgy today (cf. Mt 5:1-12a). The evangelical Beatitudes, in fact, are the path to holiness. I will focus now on two Beatitudes, the second and the third. 

This is the second one: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (v. 4). These words seem contradictory because mourning is not a sign of joy and happiness….Jesus proclaims blessed those who mourn due to this reality, who trust in the Lord despite everything and put themselves under his shadow. They are not indifferent, nor do they harden their hearts in their suffering, but they patiently hope for God’s comfort. And they experience this comfort already in this life. 

In the third Beatitude, Jesus states: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (v. 5). Brothers and sisters, meekness! Meekness is characteristic of Jesus, who said of himself: “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart” (Mt 11:29). The meek are those who know how to control themselves, who leave space for others, who listen to them and respect their way of living, their needs and their requests. ...These people, unappreciated by the worldly mentality, are, instead, precious in the eyes of God who gives them the promised land as an inheritance, that is, eternal life….We need meekness to move forward on the path of holiness. To listen, to respect, not to attack: meekness. 

Dear brothers and sisters, choosing purity, meekness and mercy; choosing to entrust oneself to the Lord in poverty of spirit and in affliction; dedicating oneself to justice and peace — all this means going against the current in respect to this world’s mindset, in respect to the culture of possession, of meaningless fun, of arrogance against the weakest. This evangelical path was trodden by the Saints and Blesseds. Today’s solemnity that honours All Saints reminds us of the personal and universal vocation to holiness, and proposes sure models for this journey that each person walks in a unique way, an unrepeatable way.
 
This immense family of faithful disciples of Christ has a Mother, the Virgin Mary. We venerate her under the title Queen of All Saints; but she is first of all the Mother who teaches each one of us to welcome and follow her Son. May she help us nourish the desire for holiness, walking the way of the Beatitudes…” 

 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday                              October 27, 2024
 8:45     The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +
 10:15  Edward Sabini +
 12:00  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul–  Queena Maggiora +
 5:00     Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + 

Monday                             October 28, 2024
 7:00     Les & Teresa Favrat +
9:00     Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Peter Fazio +
 
Tuesday                             October 29, 2024
7:00     Edward DeNicolai +
9:00     In Honor of Madonna della Guardia – Mario Crotti +
 
Wednesday                        October 30, 2024
7:00     Cathie Truelich +
9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Victoria Bugayong + – Kathy Brandi +
 
Thursday                            October 31, 2024
7:00     The Sanguinetti Family +
9:00     Felice, Carmella, Biagio, & Pina Fazio +
6:00     Cheryl Allen +
 
Friday                                 November 1, 2024
7:00     For the Souls in Purgatory +
            The Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00     The D’Ascoli & Imbesi Families +
6:00     Peter Fazio +
 
Saturday                          November 2, 2024
7:30     The DeNicolai Family +
9:00     Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano +
5:00     Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +

 
 
 Particular Items
 
All Saints Day: Friday is all Saints Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM, and 6:00 PM. We will also have a Vigil Mass on October 31, at 6:00 PM. All Saints in Heaven, pray for us!
 
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.
 
All Souls Day: Saturday is All Souls Day, and November is the month where we pray for our deceased loved ones. All Souls envelopes are in the pews and on the tables. Please write your intentions on the envelope and turn it in with donations to the office or collection basket.
 
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.

November Centennial Celebration!
 
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).
 
AND on SUNDAY, November 10, at 11:00 AM we will have our 100 Year Anniversary celebration! Fr. Mel Trinidad, our Salesian Provincial will be the principal celebrant of the Mass, which 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! Call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected].
 
Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were Antonio Balestreri and Marisa Ricci, married here in 1966).
 
Want to See our100th Anniversary Video Invitation? Of course you do! Please check out our video invitation by scanning the qcode at left, and please share with all your friends and family!
 
Salesian Theater Presents The Secret Garden: Step into a world of mystery and magic as the Salesian Theatre proudly presents its Fall production of “The Secret Garden.” This enchanting performance will transport you to a hidden sanctuary filled with wonder, discovery, and captivating storytelling. Performances will be on November 16 & 17 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) and on November 17 at 2:00 PM (doors open at 1:30). Tickets are $10; $5.00 for  legacy and student admission, and may be purchased at www.salesianclub.org/events
 
Bingo Bonanza: Get ready for an exciting day of fun, food, and fabulous prizes at the Salesian Club’s Bingo Bonanza! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon on November 23rd from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM at the Salesian Auditorium, 660 Filbert Street. Tickets are $65; $55 for age 65 and up. Purchase at www.salesianclub.org/events and include lunch, a hosted bar, and 10 bingo cards!

Religious Education—(CCD Sunday School): "Lord, when did we see you hungry"  Mt 25:37 - 2024 Catechetical Theme. Application forms are available in the parish office or Sts Peter and Paul Church website https://salesiansspp.org/religious-education. Classes are from 9:45 to 11:00 AM on Sundays.
 
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  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 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 67 families/parishioners have given $48,415, leaving us with a balance of $20,452. 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.
 
The Adventure of Commitment:  No one knows what his or her spouse will be like in five, twenty, fifty years! Perhaps they will face health problems, job loss, grief, or other great challenges. Perhaps they will still love cooking but have developed a passion for a new sports team, or a talent for dancing. Adventure comes from saying a vibrant yes to the person, to a love that holds nothing back for itself and cannot help but say forever. Under the title “Radiate Love,” the bishops of California invite every Catholic to celebrate the beauty and goodness of marriage and family. Learn more and share the Good News about marriage and family life at: www.radiatelove.info
 
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               27          30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday              28          Simon & Jude; Apostles
Tuesday             29          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday        30          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday           31          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday                01          All Saints Day
Saturday            02          The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed—All Souls Day
Sunday               03          The 31^st Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
Your gifts of November 13 and 20 will be published in next week’s bulletin.
Weekly goal:   $8,670.
 
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!