Genesis 22: 1-2. 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Romans 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10. In the first reading, Abraham is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice of surrendering his son to the Lord. Saint Paul reminds the Romans that having God with them will allow them to face any challenge. In the Gospel, the disciples realize that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law after he is transfigured before them.
Domenica 2A Di Quaresima
Con la sua trasfigurazione, Gesù inaugural un tempo di luce e di Gloria. Disponiamoci a rivivere questo momento di rivelazione del volto di Dio, riflesso nel Cristo trasfigurato, con la fede profonda di Abramo, chiamato a offrire sul monte il proprio figlio.
封齋期第二主日
本主日的讀經內容非常豐富,在讀經一中我們看到亞巴郎的信德,服從天主以至於願意犧牲自己年老得來的獨子,也看到依撒格甘願為天主捨生,這段聖經中沒有描述父子二人的心情,但從他們的行動中,我們可以想象一、二。
讀經二中,聖保祿宗徒解答了一切疑問:「若天主偕同我們,誰能反對我們呢?祂既然沒有憐惜自己的兒子,反而為我們眾人交出了,豈不也把一切與祂一同賜給我們?」
最後我們讀到耶穌顯聖容的一段福音,這是耶穌給在受難前給三徒顯示祂的真正身份,使祂們見到祂受苦受死不要怕,要有信心。但祂要他們在祂復活之前不要告訴任何人。門徒對這一點覺得迷惑,因為他們不知道耶穌死後要發生的轟轟烈烈的大事 — 復活〔顯聖容的光榮如今得到印證〕,今天我們已經知道一切。我們不要迷惑,我們知道天主深愛我們,祂以奇妙的方法教導我們、as救贖我們,我們祇要像亞巴郎一樣信賴祂。
From the Pastor’s Desk
“In the prayer at the beginning of the Mass we asked the Lord for two graces: ‘To listen to Your beloved Son’, so that our faith might be nourished by the Word of God, and another grace — ‘to purify the eyes of our spirit, so that we might one day enjoy the vision of glory’.
To listen, the grace to listen, and the grace to purify our eyes. This is directly related to the Gospel we heard. When the Lord is transfigured before Peter, James and John, they hear the voice of God the Father say: ‘This is my beloved Son! listen to him!’. The grace to listen to Jesus. Why? To nourish our faith with the Word of God. And this is the duty of the Christian.
What are the duties of the Christian? Perhaps you will say to me: to go to Mass on Sundays; to fast and abstain during Holy Week; to do this.... Yet the first duty of the Christian is to listen to the Word of God, to listen to Jesus, because he speaks to us and he saves us by his word. And by this word he makes our faith even stronger and more robust. Listen to Jesus! ‘But, Father, I do listen to Jesus, I listen a lot!’. ‘Yes? What do you listen to?’. ‘I listen to the radio, I listen to the television, I listen to people gossip.’
We listen to so many things throughout the day, so many things.... But I ask you a question: do we take a little time each day to listen to Jesus, to listen to Jesus’ word? Do we have the Gospels at home? And do we listen to Jesus each day in the Gospel, do we read a passage from the Gospel? Or are we afraid of this, or unaccustomed to reading it? To listen to Jesus’ word in order to nourish ourselves! This means that Jesus’ word is the most nourishing food for the soul: it nourishes our souls, it nourishes our faith! I suggest that each day you take a few minutes and read a nice passage of the Gospel and hear what happens there.
Hearing Jesus, and each day Jesus’ word enters our hearts and makes us stronger in faith. I also suggest that you have a little Gospel, very little, to carry in your pocket, in your purse, and when we have a little time, perhaps on the bus ... when it’s possible on the bus, because on the bus it’s often a bit difficult to keep our balance and guard our pockets, isn’t it?.... But when you are seated, here or there, you can also read during the day. Take the Gospel and read two little words. Having the Gospel with us always! It was said that several of the early martyrs — St Cecilia for example — always carried the Gospel with them: they carried the Gospel; she, Cecilia, carried the Gospel. Because it is truly our basic meal, it is Jesus’ word, which nourishes our faith.” -From Pope Francis’ Homily on the Second Sunday of Lent, 2014.
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday February 25, 2024
8:45 The DeNicolai Family +
10:15 Fr. Mario Rosso, SDB +
12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Lorenzo Simi +
5:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
Monday February 26, 2024
7:00 Thanksgiving Lilian & Antonio Sia Lu & Family
9:00 Thanksgiving for Fr. Mario Rosso, SDB + on his 100th Birthday
Tuesday February 27, 2024
7:00 Fr. Dave Zunino, SDB +
9:00 Gary Shelton + – April Schaadt +
Wednesday February 28, 2024
7:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe & Frances Cresci +
9:00 Thanksgiving Francis & Carlos Tia & Family – Healing for Luz de la Paz
Thursday February 29, 2024
7:00 The Sanguinetti Family +
9:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia – Intention Mike McCormick
Friday March 1, 2024
7:00 Bill Marenco + – Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00 Birthday of Fred Angelo Cefalu + – Intention Declan Ian Stephens
Saturday March 2, 2024
7:30 Edward Sabini +
9:00 Gaetano Alioto +
5:00 Pietro, Giuseppe, & Vito Curreri & Gig Ghiglieri +
WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below,
individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.
Martin McAteer
Baptisms
Frank Peter Molinari Giorgi, III – Bruno Anthony Ragusa
Marriages
Walter Haas & Marina Scannell
Rest in Peace
Lena Cresci – Donald
Particular Items
Chinese Stations of the Cross Today: Today the Chinese Apostolate will pray the Stations of the Cross in the Don Bosco Room following the 10:15AM Mass. You can join by ZOOM here:
拜苦路 Stations of the Cross Zoom meeting
2/25/2024星期日 Sunday 上午11:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting: http://bit.ly/3dlluEY
Meeting ID: 816 7791 6960 Passcode: 409836
Speaking of the Apostolate: Go here for pictures from the Chinese New Year’s celebration. Here they are celebrating, above.
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.
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.
Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper: Every Friday of Lent at 6:00 PM we will have the Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Rectory or cafeteria. Stations will be hosted by:
March 1: Madonna Addolorata & Madonna del Lume Societies
March 8: Chinese Apostolate
March 15: Salesian Young Adults
March 22: Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club
St. Joseph's Table: On March 13, at 6:00 PM, our Socita Madonna Addolorata di S'Elia invites you to a tradional St. Joseph's Table. Open bar, traditional St. Jospeh's Meal Tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for children, no charge for children under 10. Please make checks payable to Madonna Addolorata and mail to: Marie Lavin, 80 Baypoint Dr., San Rafael, CA 94901.
Lenten Penance Service: Join us Saturday, March 23, at 3:30 PM for our annual Lenten Penance Service. Confessions will be head in English, Italian, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Lenten Disciplines: Abstinence: Everyone 14 years and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. If in doubt concerning Fast or Abstinence, a priest should be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation. Mass attendance: During Lent, the Church encourages attendance at daily Mass and reception of the Eucharist. Almsgiving: During Lent, the Church encourages generosity to local, national, and worldwide programs of sharing. Also, consider joining us at the morning Rosary, prayed every weekday following the 7:00 AM Mass.
End abortion with 40 Days for Life! Join us in peacefully praying for the end to abortion in San Francisco! The 40 Days for Life campaign runs from February 14 to March 24 at 1522 Bush Street daily throughout Lent. You may sign up for vigil hours on the website: 40daysforlife.com/sanfrancisco. For more information, please email us at [email protected] or leave a message at 408-840-DAYS (3297)
Rite of Election, February 18, 2024 at St. Mary’s Cathedral! Here are our elect and candidates for 2024: Elect: Sieun Lee, Victoria Low, Eugeniu Spivacenco, & Richard Stephens, Candidates: Grace Goce, Meredith Duncan, & Daniel Francis, with Fr. Tho, Deacon Edward, and their sponsors. Please pray for them as they continue their Lenten journey, and candidates and elect, pray for us!
Called to Lead: San Francisco Bay Area Catholic Men’s Conference: On March 9, 2024, from 8:30AM – 3:30PM, St. Mark Church, 325 Marine View St, Belmont, CA 94002 will host the 2024 Called to Lead Conference. Great speakers and Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate the Mass. Visit sfarch.org/event/catholic-mens-conference/ for more information and to register. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17.
ATTN: Healthcare Professionals: Fundamental Healthcare Ethics: Converging Roads Conference Converging Roads is a regional conference series offering continuing education for health care professionals that equips them to practice the highest ethical and medical standards of their profession. Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Seminary. To learn more go here: forlifeandfamily.org/events/cr24-sfca/
Polenta Dinner! The Sons and Daughters of Italy is having a Polenta and Sausage dinner on Saturday, March 2nd at the SF Italian Athletic Club on Stockton St. Cocktails at 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm. Tickets are $48 per person. For more info or tickets, please contact Maria at 415-370-3956. Grazie!
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! 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.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This is the kick-off weekend for the Archdiocesan Appeal Last year our assessment was $64,663, and we came within $1,000 of our goal. The 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. Please remember this is a shared obligation: last year only 78 families/parishioners (out of the whole parish) gave. We can and should do better. Please remember that if we do not make the full amount, we have to pay the balance out of our savings anyway. If you can, join the 1% club! Give $688! But all amounts are deeply appreciated.
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 25 Second Sunday of Lent
Monday 26 Lenten Weekday
Tuesday 27 Lenten Weekday, Gregory of Narek; Abbot, Doctor
Wednesday 28 Lenten Weekday
Thursday 29 Lenten Weekday
Friday 01 Lenten Weekday, World Day of Prayer
Saturday 02 Lenten Weekday
Sunday 03 Third Sunday of Lent
Your gifts of February 17/18: $2,761.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,909.
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!