The Ascension of the Lord
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Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23 or Ephesians 4:1-1-13 or 4:1-7, 1-13; Mark 16: 15-20. In the first reading, the disciples see Jesus being taken up to heaven on a cloud. In Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he prays that the spirit of wisdom will be given to the audience he is addressing. In the Gospel, before his ascension, Jesus tells his disciples to go out and preach the Gospel to the whole world.
Ascensione del Signore
La pienezza della gloeria e la mediazione per I fratelli sono la conclusione della vicenda di Gesù. Il Signore promette ai discepoli la sua continua presenza, per incoraggiarli ad intraprendere l’avventura della Evangelizzazione del mondo che la Chiesa continua con fede sempre viva.
耶穌升天節
耶穌升天，是祂復活後的最後一刻，祂要進入光榮天國了。耶穌再不像復活期內的四十天那樣，有時顯現，有時又突然隱沒；而是帶了宗徒們到伯達尼附近，降福了他們，在他們面前慢慢地升天去了。祂用一種莊重的外在儀式，結束了與宗徒們在世共處的時日。
耶穌吩咐他們到普天下去教人認識天主。祂知道他們往後的生活將是困難重重的，但祂不會放下他們不理，祂答允派遣聖神來指引他們，而祂自己也在神靈方面幫助他們。
聖經上說「 宗徒們歡歡喜喜地回到耶路撒冷」，我們也知道，他們為了傳揚福音，受盡艱苦。他們當中，除了聖史若望以外，都是為了傳福音而致命的，他們不怕，因為他們有了信德。
今天，我們若要做一個真真正正耶穌的門徒也是困難重重的，可說也受到受迫害的；但我們不要怕，因為耶穌當年對宗徒們的承諾，也是對我們的承諾。祇要我們決心效忠於祂，祂一定會幫助我們。
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Last Monday, we celebrated the young Salesian Saint, Dominic Savio. He is a great model for all young people. A brief description about the young saint life:
Dominic Savio was born in 1842 at San Giovanni di Riva, near Chieri, Italy. At the time of his First Communion, which he made at the age of seven, he drew up his plan of life: “I will go to Confession frequently and receive Communion as often as my confessor allows me. I want to sanctify Sundays and feast days. My friends shall be Jesus and Mary. Death rather than sin.”
When at the age of twelve he was admitted by Don Bosco to the Oratory in Turin, he asked the saint to help him to become holy. Gentle, and always happy and serene, he was most assiduous in his duties as a student and in assisting his companions in every way, teaching them about their religion, tending the sick, pacifying contentious wranglers. One day he said to a companion who had just arrived at the Oratory: “Here we make holiness consist in being cheerful. We try only to avoid sin as the great enemy that can steal from us God's grace and peace of heart, and to be exact in fulfilling our duties.” He was most faithful to his program, sustained by an intense sacramental life and a filial devotion to Mary; he was cheerful in his self-sacrifice, and was generously endowed by God with talents and charisms.
When the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was proclaimed on December 8, 1854 by Pius IX, Dominic consecrated himself to Mary and made rapid progress in holiness.
In 1856 he founded the Company of the Immaculate Conception to help his companions in this group apostolate. He died at Mondonio on March 9, 1857. Pius XI called him the “little giant of the spirit”. Pius XII proclaimed him Blessed in 1950 and canonized him on June 12, 1954. He is the patron of the Pueri cantores.
Through the intercession of Saint Dominic Savio, may God bless our young people to live this modern life in holiness.
Happy Feast of St. Dominic Savio!
Fr. Tho Bui; SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday May 12, 2024
8:45 Frank & Linda Machi +
10:15 Clementina Bresolin, Erminia & Maria Santa Lucia, & Pia Ortesi +
12:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo + – Lorenzo Simi + – Angelo Nicols +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday May 13, 2024
7:00 In Memory of the Ettorina Cardella Family +
9:00 Gaetano & Lucrezia Balistreri + – Healing Kevin Cassin
Tuesday May 14, 2024
7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00 Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano +
Wednesday May 15, 2024
7:00 In Memory of the Ettorina Cardella Family +
9:00 Luigi & Rosa Mangini + – Carol Perrizo +
Thursday May 16, 2024
7:00 George DeMartini +
9:00 Maria Arioto-Cresci & Frank Cresci +
Friday May 17, 2024
7:00 Thomas Damato +
9:00 Salvatore Gumina + – Felice Cavallone +
Saturday May 18, 2024
7:30 The Giurlani Family +
9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Anniversary of the Death of Mary Coyle +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Dolores Brockenshire +
Marriages
Joshua Kaplowitz & Gabriella Gaus
Rest-in-Peace
Luigi Serafini – Verena Morello - Romano Marcucci
Particular Items
St. Mary Mozzarello: On Monday, we celebrate the feast of Mary Domenica Mozzarello, foundress of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, our beloved Salesian Sisters. St. Mary Mozzarello, pray for us!
Eucharistic Adoration 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.
Foster Care Mass: Last month, we celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus! May is Foster Care Awareness Month. As we celebrate the important role that foster parents play, all those connected to the foster care system are invited to a special Mass on May 18, 2024, at 4:30pm at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 601 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco. An RSVP is required; do so here: sfarch.org/event/foster-care-mass/
Walk With Jesus Across the Golden Gate Bridge! On May 19, Pentecost Sunday, the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage will begin. In San Francisco, you are invited to join Archbishop Cordileone and the Perpetual Eucharistic Pilgrims for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage from the West along the St. Junipero Serra Route.
The day begins with Holy Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Eucharistic Procession pilgrimage walk following through San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. For all details and a cool video, go here: sfarch.org/events
Missi
on Appeal: This year’s Mission Appeal is on May 25 & 26, and here is a message from our visiting missionary:Hello friends! My name is Fr. Praveen Mummadi (Fr. Praveen). I am a missionary priest from the Diocese of Kurnool in southern India. Today, I want to share with you the realities, situations and needs of the Catholic faithful in India.
The main challenges of our mission include giving free education to over three-thousand poor children, medical support of the less privileged, self empowerment of women, and evangelization. In India, Christianity is a minority and only 1% of the population is Catholic. We have over one-hundred priests and over three-hundred nuns (sisters) who serve the poor in our diocese. There also are many young men and women who are discerning their call to be future priests and nuns.
We welcome you to participate and learn about Catholicism in our part of the world. We hope you find it to be enlightening and inspiring.
We thank you greatly for your attention and generosity.
Fr. Praveen
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.
Mark Your Calendars: Corpus Christi Procession: Once again, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 2, we will have a Eucharistic Procession from Saints Peter and Paul over to the National Shrine of St. Francis over at Columbus and Vallejo streets. This is a joint procession with both the Salesians and Franciscans! The procession will begin following the noon Mass and will finish with the Rosary and Adoration at the Shrine. Those who attended last year loved it, so make sure you join us this year! (
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 for all who were married here, and those of you who are parishioners but were married in another Church. which will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows, followed by a prime rib banquet in the auditorium. Tickets for the Saturday banquet are $50. For tickets for the banquet, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saints-peter-and-paul-100th-anniversary-renewal-of-vows-dinner-tickets-884526812507
On Sunday, November 10, at 11:00 AM we will have our 100 Year Anniversary celebration Mass followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium.
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 part of the celebration. We are also creating some videos. If you were married or baptized here we’d like your participation. The videographer will be here on May 15. Finally, we are almost halfway to the videographers fee, but we still need $900. For more info about sending pictures, participating in the video, or helping to fund the video, call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected]. Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple?
(Last week’s mystery couple was Gig & Jean Ghiglieri, above, married here in 1953!)
Salesian Summer Camps: Summertime at The Club is packed with exciting activities, fun field trips, learning opportunities, and other adventures for rising 4th graders up through high schoolers. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9am until 6pm beginning June 5th 2024.
AND Camp Grigio: Camp Grigio is the summer day camp option for children who are not yet Club age (ages 3 – 8), and runs from June 10 – August 9. Visit salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/ 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.
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!
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867. To donate or watch a good video about the 2024 appeal, and what it supports, go to salesiansspp.org/donations. So far 31 families/parishioners have given $19,610, leaving us with a balance of $49,257. It would be great if EVERY parishioner contributed, no matter the amount. If you can, join the 1% club! Give $688! But all gifts are deeply appreciated.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 12 The Ascension of the Lord
Monday 13 Our Lady of Fatima, Mary Mazzarello
Tuesday 14 Matthias; Apostle
Wednesday 15 Isidore
Thursday 16 Easter Weekday
Friday 17 Easter Weekday
Saturday 18 John I; Pope, Martyr
Sunday 19 Pentecost Sunday
Your gifts of April 4/5: $3,138.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,532.
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!
