The Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday
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Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11: 2-11. In the first reading, Isaiah speaks of a day when the glory and splendor of God will be apparent to all. God will come to save. James encourages the community to be patient as they await Christ’s return. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples of John the Baptist to go and tell John of miracles that have occurred. He then tells the crowd of John the Baptist’s greatness.
Domenica 3A Di Avvento
La gioia dev’essere l’abito che il cristiano indossa tutti i giorni. La mancanza di gioia è prima di tutto mancanza di fede. I discepoli ci insegnano a liberarci da atteggiamenti che potrebbero ostacolare la nostra testimonianza cristiana.
將臨期第三主日
將臨」，顧名思義，是期待一些即將要發生的事。今年，讓我們排除一切物質上的期望，專心默想耶穌降生的奧跡和聖誕的意義。
若翰洗者也像當年以色列人一樣，期待着教世者來臨，他不單期待，他也自己準備，又勸人準備。他說：「你們要悔改」，又說「修直主的道路」。他言行一致，以天主的教訓為自己生活的準則。他以身作則，生活淡泊，不畏強權，有膽為信仰作證，那怕因此而犧牲生命。耶穌對他讚賞不絕， 說他是偉大的，可是祂加上一句，在天國中最小的，也比他大。」這是什麼道理？原來耶穌向我們提問，我們怎樣回應若翰洗者的呼聲？這呼聲也是耶穌對我們的期望。我們有沒有悔改？怎樣對天主，對別人？尤其是那貧窮的，被輕視的所謂「罪人」？
還有一點，今日這無神論囂張的世代，有人不准學校祈禱，有人要把「聖誕快樂」改為「假日快樂」。其實沒有人有權禁止我們祝人家「聖誕快樂」，如果我們身為基督不敢提醒人基督耶穌誕生是我們蒙福的日子，人們將會漸漸忘記耶穌，沒有耶穌，世界根本沒有和平。
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent. It is traditionally known as Gaudete Domino semper which means “Rejoice in God always”. So we call this Rejoice Sunday. We rejoice because our waiting to celebrate the Birthday of Jesus is closer to fulfillment. We also hope for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. St. John the Baptist called the people to repent, because the Messiah was coming to bring the kingdom of heaven to this earth. As John the Baptist was speaking, the Messiah (Jesus Christ) had already come, and was there among the people. And so, once he heard about Jesus, he sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the one to come or should we look for another?” (Mt. 11:3) Jesus responded to them by asking what they hear and see, “…the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.” (Mt. 11:5). John the Baptist only knew “The kingdom of heaven is coming.” Jesus invited John the Baptist and his disciples to look and see.
We, too, Jesus asks us to look and see. How do we see the kingdom of heaven? A great way to see the kingdom of heaven is to live and to be humble and simple like a child. Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” (Mt. 18:3-5). There was a mother who was a doctor. One late evening she received a phone call from the hospital for an emergency. They needed her to help a mother who was in labor of delivering a baby. She did not return home until the next morning. When she saw her little son Johnny, she apologized to him for not being with him over the night. Johnny responded, “It is OK, mom. You are a nice mom! I knew that you were helping the lady who delivered a baby.” The sweet and soft sound from Johnny makes her day. Mother and son are living in the kingdom of heaven.
The kingdom of heaven is present when we see love, self-giving and forgiveness for one another. We are waiting to celebrate the birthday of Jesus. Christ promises us that he will come again. We rejoice!
Have a blessed Advent!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday December 11, 2022
8:45 Loriano & Anita Belluomini +
10:15 Fr. Mario Rosso +
12:00 The Birthday & Anniversary of the Death of Eleanore Marenzi + – Luciano Marcolongo +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday December 12, 2022
7:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, & Frances Cresci +
9:00 Serge & Tom Cincotta + – Antonio Amantea +
December 13, 2022
7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00 Frank Cannizzaro + – In Honor of Madonna delle Grazie
Wednesday December 14, 2022
7:00 Henry Ravetto +
9:00 Daniel Scopel + –Anthony Marotto +
Thursday December 15, 2022
7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00 Queena Maggiora & Fernanda Matteucci + – Lorenzo Simi +
Friday December 16, 2022
7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00 Emil & Conchita Chao + – Noa +
Saturday December 17, 2022
7:30 Birthday of Rosario T. Bugayong
9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Louise Moro +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and PaulWEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our
Parishes, Schools or Missions.
David Poss
Marriages
Richard Lynch & Christina Andrews
Rest in Peace
Alfred Sanguinetti
Particular Items
Christmas Memorial Poinsettias: In a Saints Peter and Paul tradition, there will be people taking orders for memorial poinsettias on the weekends of December 11 & 18 (or you may call or email the office). You can remember a loved one and decorate the Church for Christmas at the same time. Price is $20.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: On Monday, December 12, we honor Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Eucharistic Adoration/ Anointing of the Sick: We have Eucharistic Adoration 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.
School Christmas Pageant: The school Christmas Pageant will be on Thursday, December 15, at 7PM.
Christmas Novena: The Chanted Christmas Novena Service will be held in the Church at 5:00PM on December 16, and December 19-23. This is your chance to join the Salesians and Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in their evening prayer!
Chinese Apostolate Christmas Show: The Chinese Apostolate has been cancelled.
Advent Penance Service: This year’s Advent Penance Service, with individual confession, will be on Tuesday, December 20, at 7:00PM. This is the very best way to “make straight the paths of the Lord” and prepare ourselves for the coming of Our Lord! Confessions heard in English, Italian, Spanish, & Vietnamese. ALL parishioners are invited and urged to attend!
Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Christmas Carols: In another Saints Peter and Paul Christmas tradition, on Christmas Eve, the young people from the Club will be bringing great joy to the people of North Beach with Christmas Carols, starting in the playground at 9AM. All welcome!
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
Choose Life! Walk for Life West Coast 2023: Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers of every and no faith from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 19th Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 21, 2023. There will be Mass at 9:30AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral . The rally begins at 12:30PM in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, and the Walk, down Market Street, begins at 1:30PM. Last year’s Walk drew 50,000+ people. For complete information about the Walk, visit walkforlifewc.com or call 415‐658‐1793.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 11 Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Monday 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday 13 Lucy; Virgin, Martyr
Wednesday 14 John of the Cross; Priest, Doctor
Thurs-Fri 15-16 Advent Weekdays
Saturday 17 Late Advent Weekday
Sunday 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Your Gifts of November 26/27: $2,681.
Weekly Goal: $8,670.
Shortfall taken from savings: $5,989.
Second Collection (Maintenance Fund): $772.
Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!
