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The Sixth Sunday of Easter: May 22, 2022
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Acts 15:1–2, 22–29: Psalm 67 “O God, let all the nations praise you!” Revelation 21:10–14, 22–23; John 14:23–29. Each of today’s readings looks toward the future while assuring us of God’s continuing presence with us. The apostles rely on the Holy Spirit to guide them as to which Mosaic practices are necessary for all Christians. The author of Revelation envisions a new Jerusalem, radiant in the glory of God. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that the Father would send the Holy Spirit to teach them, to remind them of his words, and to advocate for them. In the presence of the Spirit, let us listen to God’s word.
Domenica 6A Di Pasqua
La luce della verità è stata accesa nei nostra cuori con il dono della fede, che rende sicura la nostra libertà, corregge le opinioni distorte, vince i pregiudizi e la paure ed edifica la giustizia. Bisogna cercare, confrontarsi, portando nel cuore la fiducia verso lo Spirito che è continuamente all’opera durante la nostra peregrinazione terrena, per aiutarci a comprendere la Parola che il Signore ci ha donato.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
When an old person knows that his or her death is not far away, he or she calls the children together and gives advice to them: when I will no longer with you, you have to care for and love each other. Jesus knows that he is soon going to ascend into heaven and so he advises his disciples to love one another and leaves his peace to remain with them.
Our Easter season is coming to the end. Today’s Gospel of St. John tells us that Jesus reminds his disciples to keep his word by loving one another. Then Jesus gives them peace and promises that he will return. Jesus assured that God the Father will send the Holy Spirit to guide and help them, and us, to continue to share his love and proclaim his teachings to others.
Jesus commands us to love God and love our neighbors. Sometimes we think that it is not an easy task, but it is possible. Jesus loves us by sacrificing his life for us and so he urges us to love and even sacrifice our lives for one another. An example: Saint Maximillian Kolbe sacrificed his life for his prison mate. In July 1941, the prison guards found out that one of the prisoners escaped. So they decided to kill ten other prisoners. Hundreds of prisoners came out and lined up in fear and trembling, quiet, not daring to scream. They were waiting to hear their names called. One of them cried out loud, “My wife and children!” From the crowd, a skinny man, St. Maximilian Kolbe, stepped out and requested the guard to let him die for the one who still had his wife and children. We need more heroes who willing to sacrifice their lives to bring peace to our broken world.
Every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, it reminds us of the peace Jesus gave to his disciples and that same peace we will share with one another. During the Communion Rite, the priest says, “Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but of the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever.” Then he greets: “The peace of the Lord be with you always.” Spontaneously, we respond, “And with your spirit.” Then we exchange that peace with one another by bowing our heads, hugging each other, or shaking hands. The true peace that Jesus gave his disciples and us has to start within our hearts. Jesus warns us that to not let our hearts be troubled. If we do not have peace within our hearts, how can we share that peace with others? Our world needs more peace, the true peace that Jesus gave to his disciples and to us.
May the love and peace of the Risen Jesus Christ remain with us and our world always so that we can live in peace and witness our Christian faith.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB, Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday May 22, 2022
8:45 Anniversary of the Death of Enes Greco + – Phillip Grenchik +
10:15 Lucia Montalvo +
12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – Bob Reich +
5:00 The Pierini & Spes +
Monday May 23, 2022
7:00 Bernard Quinteros +
9:00 Intentions of the Wildland Firefighters –Maria Lam +
Tuesday May 24, 2022
7:00 Marco & Sabina Zolezzi +
9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Dr. Gaston Schwarz +
Wednesday May 25, 2022
7:00 Joan Coker + – Edgar M. Villavicencio +
9:00 Angelina & Guido Torre, Nina & Ugo Torre + – Timothy J. Moreland +
Thursday May 26, 2022
7:00 Lorenzo & Angelo Lazio + – Healing Jan Silva
9:00 Intention Jerry Ortega Bini – Bea, Theresa, Flora, Marie & Barbara +
Friday May 27, 2022
7:00 Birthday of Fortunato D’Ascoli +
9:00 Fr. Austin Conterno, SDB + – Melinda Wayne Munoz +
Saturday May 28, 2022
7:30 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia
9:00 Dominic & Frank Romeo + –Vincenzina Casella +
5:00 Giulio Guidi +
Marriages
Connor Kevorkian & Emily Moore
Juan Ramirez & Jennifer Carrera - Robb McCraig & Rachel Barden
Rest-in-Peace
Lance Wong
Particular Items
Second Collection: Today we have a second collection for our parish school. Please be generous!
Mary Help of Christians: On Tuesday we celebrate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, the patroness of the Salesians. Mary Help of Christians, pray for us!
Fortunato D’Ascoli: On Wednesday, at 10:30, we have a Memorial Mass for Fortunato D’Ascoli, well known to many older folks. All are invited to remember and pray for Fortunato!
Eucharistic Adoration We have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 7-8PM. Come spend some time with Jesus! The parking lot will be open.
Corpus Christi Procession: On Corpus Christi Sunday we will have a Eucharistic Procession around the park and the block of the Church following the noon Mass. Come join us bringing our Lord through the streets of North Beach!
Parish Wish List: Fr. Tho is installing a new restroom in the sacristy. Right now, priests and visiting clergy need to go either upstairs or all the way back to the rectory to use the facilities. The cost will be $7,300. If you’d like to help with this project, feel free to speak with Fr. Tho or send your gift, payable to the church, with “Building Fund” in the notation field.
Saints Peter and Paul School Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Please email Dr. Lisa Harris at [email protected], and visit sspeterpaulsf.org/ to learn more.
Pre-K Also Accepting Applications: Our Laura Vicuna Pre-Kindergarten, the oldest Catholic Pre-K in San Francisco, is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year-olds. Contact the Director, Barbara Simons, for more info: [email protected]
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 22 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Monday 23 Easter Weekday
Tuesday 24 Mary Help of Christians
Wednesday 25 Easter Weekday
Thursday 26 Philip Neri; Priest
Friday 27 Augustine of Canterbury; Bishop
Saturday 28 Easter Weekday
Sunday 29 The Ascension of the Lord
Your gifts of May 14/15: $3,851.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taking from savings: $4,819.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
