The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45. The Lord gives instructions to Moses and Aaron for how to deal with leprosy. In the second reading, Paul encourages the Corinthians to do everything for the glory of God. In the Gospel, a leper asks Jesus to make him clean, and after he is made so, he then begins to publicize the whole matter. (picture courtesy Gospel Images)
Domenico 6A Del Tempo Ordinario
Le persone che avviciniamo talora suscitano sospetto e paura, così che si reagisce istintivamente con timore. Abbiamo paura che qualcuno venga a distruggere la nostra quiete. Gesù spezza questo cerchio, invitandoci a continuare la sua opera, combattendo il male e accogliendo le povertà degli altri.
常年期第六主日
瑪爾谷福音第一章記述了耶穌傳教初期的生活：祂治病、驅魔、周遊加里肋亞宣講天國的道理、在曠野祈禱。今天我們讀到祂治好一個痳瘋病人。痳瘋病在今天並不難治，但在耶穌的時代，卻是可怕的疾病，病者必需與人隔離，免得傳染給別人；甚至有人以為是遭天主懲罰的。耶穌憐憫這病人，治好他。祂禁止他告訴人，祇請司祭驗查認可。因為耶穌不想人對默西亞懷着錯誤的觀念，祂要人了解祂是誰、明白祂的使命。因為我們不能祇因為祂能行神跡而信，要從認識祂去了解祂、愛祂、效法祂，這樣才是真的信。
星期三（二月十四日）是聖灰節，也是封齋期開始。我們用四十天來預備慶祝信仰上最重要的一件事——耶穌復活。每年封齋期的讀經都是一樣的。讀經一清楚地告訴我們要以悔改、祈禱、守齋、行善去更新我們的靈魂。守齋不單指禁食或禁肉，更重要的是克制自己不良的行為、習慣，心態等等，好能做個真正的基督信徒From the Pastor's Desk
If the kneelers can hear our prayers!
For the last 80 years we have been using the kneelers at Saints Peter & Paul Church for our prayer needs. Sometimes we take this furniture for granted, the kneelers being shoved up or dropped down with a loud bang.
On January 9, 2024, all 200 kneelers were removed and put into a debris box. And for the last few weeks, we attended Mass without kneeling.
Gibbons, Ron, & Fr. Tho (with others) removing the old pews
So why do we kneel down to pray?
“When we pray on our knees, the body prostrates itself and the heart surrenders itself. It reflects an attitude of faith.
To place ourselves on our knees is to “speak” adoration and penance, which requires a certain humility. Humility is a fundamental attitude for prayer; in humility we accept our condition as creatures, placing ourselves before Him, awaiting Him, aware of our complete dependence upon Him for our very existence.
This attitude makes us free, because it situates us in the truth of our human finiteness. We recognize that God is everything for us and that without his merciful love, we are, literally, nothing. To be on our knees, near the floor, somehow nourishes this attitude of humility and of interior stillness, so essential for adoration. To bend our knees before God is to recognize humbly that everything comes from Him.” (Excerpt from Aleteia published on 03/24/2017) .
Did we not feel our urge to kneel during the Consecration and Elevation, and after receiving Communion? But when we went back to our seats, the action to kneel seems missing?
We surely missed kneeling down these past few weeks: it did not feel the same.
On January 25th the new kneelers arrived, 25 boxes in all. And on January 26th, the installers came in and worked until 10:30pm.
New kneelers delivered!
New kneelers installed!So now let us rejoice that the new kneelers are finally installed and the pneumatic action makes it quiet and hopefully makes us want to kneel and pray more. As we prepare for the 100 year anniversary of Saints Peter & Paul Church let us not forget the many parishioners and friends who supported the kneeler project.
Let us continue to use these kneelers and appreciate their function showing our humbleness for the glory of God. –Deacon Edward Te
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday February 11, 2024
8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15 Edward Sabini +
12:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo +
5:00 The Pierini & Spes Families +
Monday February 12, 2024
7:00 Edward DeNicolai +
9:00 Tony & Cesarina Scopel + – Intention of Lisa Harris
Tuesday February 13, 2024
7:00 In Memory of the Ettorina Cardella Family +
9:00 Felice & Carmella Fazio & Biagio & Pina Fazio + – Giovanni Mengon +
Wednesday February 14, 2024
7:00 Giuseppe & Angela Balistreri & Teresa Radjenovich +
9:00 GB De Martini (a true sweetheart) +
6:00 In Memory of Louis & Ilva Baccetti, Costantino Laurent, & Norma & Beppe Frizza +
Thursday February 15, 2024
7:00 In Memory of the Ettorina Cardella Family +
9:00 Mario Russo & Luigi Cirelli +
Friday February 16, 2024
7:00 Fortunato, Antonio, & Giuseppe D’Ascoli +
9:00 Frank & Helen Cassidy + – Wing Kwong Tam +
Saturday February 17, 2024
7:30 The Giurlani Family +
9:00 James, Jr. & Irene Silva +
5:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio +Rest in Peace
Ashraf Rahbar
Particular Items
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 we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.
Ash Wednesday/Lent Begins: This Wednesday, February 14, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. We have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. It’s never too early to join our lives to that of Jesus, and prepare for the time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving! 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 at www.40daysforlife.com/sanfrancisco. For more information, please email us at [email protected] or leave a message at 408-840-DAYS (3297)
Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper: Every Friday of Lent we will have the Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Rectory. Stations will be hosted by the CCD (2/16, soup in café); Walk for Life West Coast (2/23); Madonna Addolorata (3/1); Chinese Apostolate (3/8); Young Adults (3/15); Salesian Boys’ and Girls’; Club (3/22).
Chinese New Year Eucharistic Celebration and Ancestor Veneration Ceremony: Join the Chinese Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for their Chinese New Year Eucharistic Celebration & Ceremonial Tribute to Ancestors on February 24, 2024 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop Cordileone will be the principal celebrant for the Mass. Following the Mass, there will be a Chinese New Year Dinner in the Cathedral's Event Center (5:00 p.m.). Flyers with more information are on the tables.
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.
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 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm at $48 per person. For info please contact Maria at 415-370-3956. Grazie!
Lenten Penance Service: Mark your calendars! This year’s Lenten Penance Service, with individual confession in English, Italian, Cantonese, Spanish, & Vietnamese will be on Saturday, March 23 at 3:30PM. A great way to begin Holy Week!
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], 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 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: We are kicking off the 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal Last year our assessment was $64,663, and we came within $1,000 of our goal. This year’s assessment is $68,867.
The Appeal supports so many important ministries in the Archdiocese: Youth and Young Adult Ministry, schools, St. Patrick’s Seminary, social ministry and aid to the poor. AAA pledge/donation envelopes are in the pews, and a letter from Archbishop Cordileone is on the tables. To donate or watch a good video about the 2024 appeal, 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 11 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 14 Ash Wednesday
Thursday 15 Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Friday 16 Friday after Ash Wednesday
Saturday 17 Saturday after Ash Wednesday. The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Sunday 18 The First Sunday of Lent
Your gifts of February 3/4: $3,080.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $5,590.
We are always in shortfall. Fr. Tho asks for your help. Please consider donating an amount equal to a breakfast, lunch or movie. Thank you! Your parish appreciates your support!
