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The Fourth Sunday of Easter: May 8, 2022
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Acts 13:14, 43–52; Psalm 100; Revelation 7:9, 14b–17; John 10:27–30. When Paul and Barnabas returned to the synagogue in Antioch, “almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.” Our turnout today may not rival theirs, but we hear the same comforting message that Jesus came to bring salvation to all. In Revelation, John describes his vision in which the Lamb shepherds people of every background to a place of life and joy. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that he—the Good Shepherd—gives his flock eternal life. With the eagerness of the people of Antioch, let us listen to the word of the Lord.
Domenica 4A di Pasqua
La vita è risposta all’amore di Dio. Ogni uomo sente la vocazione a realizzare una vita piena e compiuta. Che accoglie la chiamata di Dio prova grande gioia. I credenti riconoscono Dio e il suo regno come l’unica cosa necessaria a tutti gli uomini.
From the Pastor's Desk
SAINT WHO?
St. David, King and ProphetDavid’s life, recorded in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, abounded in drama—a life full of failures and humiliations as well as triumphs. Yet through it all, David’s focus remained on the Lord, his Rock. His psalms (he wrote more than half of those in the Bible) reveal a passionate relationship with God.
In the historical accounts, David’s music frequently appears in acts of compassion. As a boy, he was able to drive out King Saul’s depression with his harping. Even though Saul became a bitter enemy, David mourned his death with a heartrending song of lament. Yet David’s greatest musical achievement was in divine praises.
It was under David’s leadership that the liturgical music of Israel blossomed. He stationed the Levites in the Lord’s house with cymbals. Harps, and lyres (2 Chr 29:25). He commissioned four thousand musicians to serve in the Temple. The Book of Sirach sings in David’s praise:
With every deed he offered thanks
to God Most High, in words of praise.
With his whole heart he loved his Maker
and daily had His praises sung;
He added beauty to the feasts
and solemnized the seasons of each year
With string music before the altar,
providing sweet melody for the psalms
So that when the Holy Name was praised,
before daybreak the sanctuary would resound.
(Sir 47:8-10)
Father, you found in David a man after your own heart, Whose confidence in you brought forth praise in abundance. May his psalms be ever on our lips and in our hearts! -Fr. Al Mengon, Parochial Vicar (From The Magnificat)
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday May 8, 2022
8:45 Joseph & Grace Mazzaferri +
10:15 Maria Lam +
12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Luciana Montalvo +
5:00 Clementine Bresolin. Erminia & Maria Santa Lucia, & Pia Ortesi +
Monday May 9, 2022
7:00 Birthday of Antonia D’Ascoli +
9:00 Ilva Baccetti, Giuseppina Laurent, Norma Frizza + – Sue Cara Lesca +
Tuesday May 10, 2022
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of J.F. Kwan +
Wednesday May 11, 2022
7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00 Pietro, Adele, & Elena Domenici + – Lucille & Kathy Buscalacchi +
Thursday May 12, 2022
7:00 Anniversary of the Death of Fortunato D’Ascoli +
9:00 Birthday of Solomon M. Bugayong + – John Patrick McCoy +
Friday May 13, 2022
7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00 Gaetano & Lucrezia Balistreri + – Yola Ferralis +
Saturday May 14, 2022
7:30 Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00 Luigi & Rosa Mangini +
5:00 Birthday of Milagros San Gabriel +
WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.
Mary Ann Podedwordny
Baptism
Della Lucia Revelli
Marriages
Cristian Bonjean & Guadalupe Alvarez
Rest-in-Peace
Daniel Damato – Raymond Parenti – Brian Duggan
Particular Items
Second Collection: Today we have second collection for Catholic Charities.
Happy Mother’s Day! Today is Mother’s Day. Pope Emeritus Benedict had this wonderful reflection “The mystery of the Incarnation is the center of our redemption and of our faith; what I find particularly beautiful about it is this: from that moment on, God wanted to have a mother.” Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers, Grandmothers, Step-Mothers & spiritual mothers.
Eucharistic Adoration We have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 7-8PM. Come spend some time with Jesus!
St. Mary Mazzarello! On May 13, we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Mazzarello, foundress of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, our beloved Salesian Sisters. Started in 1872, the Salesian Sisters now have more than 14,000 members in 89 countries—the largest order of women religious in the world.
School Dance & Fundraiser: On Friday, May 13, our school will host the Spring Fundraiser & Dance. Join us for a performance from the SSPP Dance Team, raffle prizes, cash bar and appetizers. To buy tickets or donate, go to sspp.simpletix.com/
Santa Gemma: On May 15 we will honor our beloved Santa Gemma, dear to the hearts of the people of Lucca and all Italians, at the 12:00 PM Italian Mass. This year we are blessed to have the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paolo Giulietti of Lucca himself! Welcome, Excellency! A luncheon will follow. Reservations forms are on the tables. Santa Gemma, pray for us!
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year’s assessment is $29, 415. The AAA supports many important and necessary functions throughout the Archdiocese. Consider giving 1% of the total amount—less than one dollar a day! So far 38 families/parishioners have given or pledged $17,127, leaving us with a balance of $12,288. Join us in taking care of this shared obligation.
Don Bosco Study Group: will meet Thursday, May 12 at 4pm by Zoom / in person in the Don Bosco Room and discuss “True Grit,” by Charles Portis. We will also discuss “Catching Fire: Part 6” as part of our spiritual reading. No reading is necessary to attend and participate, though. For a copy of “Catching Fire,” the Zoom link, more details, or for any questions, contact Frank Lavin ([email protected], 415.310.8551).
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 08 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Monday 09 Easter Weekday
Tuesday 10 Damien de Veuster; Priest
Wednesday 11 Easter Weekday
Thursday 12 Nereus & Achilleus; Martyrs, Pancras; Martyr
Friday 13 Our Lady of Fatima
Saturday 14 Matthias; Apostle
Sunday 15 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Your gifts of May 1: $2,622.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings: $6,048.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
