The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58. In Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the people of how God brought them out of Egypt and through 40 years in the desert. Saint Paul writes of our unity as Christians, for we all partake of the one loaf. Jesus tells the Jewish crowds that he is the living bread that came down from heaven so that eternal life may be found though Him.SS. Corpo e Sangue Di Cristo
Durante la vita, anche noi abbiamo bisogno dal cielo, dà la vita, crea un rapporto di communione tra tutti I credenti, mentre assicura la risurrezione finale. Anche per il mondo l’Eucaristia è segno e strumento di salvezza eterna.
基督聖體聖血節
教會每年都隆重地慶祝基督聖體聖血節，目的是提醒我們，天主不是個不與人沒有關係，毫不關心，不理會人的天主，單祇要求人去崇拜的神。相反的，祂降生成人，與人同行，深刻了解人類的喜怒哀樂，同情人的困境和需要的神。祂不單供給我們肉體的需要，更把自己的身體和寶血作我們的精神食糧，養育我們的靈魂。在彌撒中繼續把我們奉獻給天父，又供給我們的靈魂作食糧。我們必需朝拜、感謝、熱愛聖體，勤領聖體，否則就辜負耶穌一番心意了。
讀經二給我們展開另一個境界，聖體也使弟兄們彼此團結。「因為餅祇有一個， 我們雖多，祇是一個身體，因為我們眾人共享一個餅。」而聖體祇有一個，就是基督的身體，我們領了聖體，與基督共融，有着基督的血和肉，大家都是祂的肢體。 為此，我們要團結一致。
今天又是父親節，孝敬父親不祇是在父親節的一天，而是時時刻刻想到父親的功勞和愛，尊敬他，孝愛他，為他祈禱，讓我們求聖家之長聖若瑟保護，指引所有父親.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Saint WHO?
St. Thomas Aquinas and Corpus Christi
"O sacred banquet! In which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given.” Thomas Aquinas, the “Doctor of the Eucharist.” was entrusted to a Benedictine monastery when he was quite young. He was thus formed by the richness of the monastic liturgy, a formation that continued to serve him after he joined the Dominicans.
A brilliant theologian, he took a surprising academic turn when he was moved from bustling Naples to backwater Orvieto. Providentially, Orvieto was where the pope soon moved his court in response to political conflicts. Not only did Aquinas become papal theologian, he was also asked to compose the liturgy of the soon-to-be-established feast of Corpus Christi. His beautiful hymns, simple and profound, are still sung in the Church today. They include Pange Lingua, O Salutaris Hostia, and Adoro Te Devote.
Aquinas’ last words testified to his Eucharistic faith and piety: “I firmly believe and know as certain that Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, is in the Sacrament. I receive you, the price of my redemption. For love of you have I studied and kept vigil, toiled, preached, and taught...Never have I said a word against thee.” He died in 1274.
O Bread of Angels, through the intercession of Saint Thomas Aquinas,
may I profess my faith in your true presence until my final breath.–Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
Taken from the ‘Magnificat’
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday June 11, 2023
8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15 Soul of Lee King Fung +
12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – Josephine Mallia +
5:00 For the Soul of Martha Bini +
Monday June 12, 2023
7:00 Edward DeNicolai +
9:00 Clementina & Giosue Bresolin +
Tuesday June 13, 2023
7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00 In Honor of St. Anthony of Padua –Antoinette Alioto Canepa +
Wednesday June 14, 2023
7:00 Antonia D’Ascoli +
9:00 Lous & Enes Greco, Joseph & Carmella Greco +
Thursday June 15, 2023
7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00 Giosue Bresolin & Giovanni Santa Lucia, Franco & Lodovico Ortesi +
Friday June 16, 2023
7:00 Joseph Pendergast +
9:00 Gaetano Alioto + – Tony Reeder +
Saturday June 17, 2023
7:30 The Giurlani Family +
9:00 Thanksgiving Deacon Edward & Erlinda Te
5:00 Marie & Walter Souza & Gig Ghiglieri +
Rest in Peace
Joseph Pesce - Iris Del Prete Cummings
Particular Items
Corpus Christi Procession: Following today’s noon Mass we will honor our Risen Lord and bring him to North Beach in our annual Corpus Christi procession! We will process from Saints Peter and Paul to the Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi. Bring flower petals to scatter and rosaries to pray! Children are especially welcome! “We bring Christ, present under the sign of bread, onto the streets of our city. We entrust these streets, these homes, our daily life, to his goodness. May our streets be streets of Jesus! May our houses be homes for him and with him! May our life of every day be penetrated by his presence.”- Pope Benedict XVI.
Thank you, Sr. Josephine! It’s that sad time of year. Our beloved Sr. Josephine Ochoa, FMA, who has served as Animator of our Salesian Convent for the past six years, as well as vice-principal of our school, is being transferred. Sister Jo will now serve at the Corralitos House. We have all grown to know and love her sweet and peaceful good nature and will miss her terribly. Happily, Sister will remain with us through the summer, before starting her new ministry. If you would like to thank Sister, you may send cards to the Convent at 632 Filbert St., 94133. Mille Grazie and Vaya con Dios, Sister Jo!
Camp Grigio: Summer is coming, an that means it’s time for Camp Grigio. Camp Grigio is a Summer program consisting of supervised instructional and recreational activities for young children who are too young to attend The Club (ages 3 – 8). Camp Grigio runs from June 12 to August 11. For more information: salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/camp-grigio/ or call 415-397-3068.
Salesian Community Bingo: Support your Church, School, and Club and have a blast doing it! The next Salesian Community Bingo is this Thursday, June 15, 2023. Check in/registration at 6:00 PM, opening game at 6:30. Visit salesianclub.org/events or call 415-397-3068 for tickets and more info.
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: As we all know, June is the month of the Sacred Heart, and this Friday Holy Mother Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Come join us for Mass at 7:00 or 9:00 AM, and we will pray the Rosary and have Eucharistic Adoration following the 7:00 AM.
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary: And this Saturday, Holy Mother Church celebrates the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us for Mass at 7:30 or 9:00 AM.
Religious Freedom Week Events: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops designates June 22-29 Religious Freedom Week. This year there are offering several events in observance of the week:
On Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco will be hosting a talk on Parental Rights and Religious Freedom.
And on Friday, June 23, please join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Father Armando Elkhoury, a Maronite priest, for Vespers at 6 p.m. This will be followed by a presentation on “The Maronite Church, the Heartbeat of the Christians in the Middle East: History and Importance” and a reception hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Community in Millbrae. Please pick up a flyer from the tables or visit sfarchdiocese.org/events/ to register
TeenSTAR teacher training: On August 5-6, at St. Pius Parish in Redwood City, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will offer. TeenSTAR teacher training. TeenSTAR is a program to teach youth or young adults about sexuality, in a way that respects human dignity and the teachings of the Church. We will host a live (in-person) teacher training on at St Pius parish in Redwood City. Our instructor will be Deacon Santiago Molina, the Executive Director of TeenSTAR, who is a biology professor in Florida and NFP teacher trainer. For all information and to register, visit sfarch.org/event/teenstar/ or email Ed Hopfner at the Archdiocese [email protected]
Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School & Pre-K Accepting Applications: Our schools are 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 w 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.
Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Health and Wellness offers 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 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
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. Your donations help support many important ministries—check them out here! So far 42 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $25,385 leaving us with a balance of $39,278. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
Saints Peter and Paul Prayer List: Please pray for: In reparation for those who desecrate 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. Gariano, Mary, Damian, Irene, Sharon, Maria, Maureen, Patrick, Gary, Dolores, Louisa (not our secretary) Charee, Nancy, Angelina, Steve, 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.
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
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 11 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Monday 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 13 Anthony of Padua; Priest, Doctor
Wednesday 14 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 15 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday 16 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saturday 17 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 18 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of June3/4: $2,451
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $6,219.
Thank you! Your parish needs and appreciates your continued support!