The Transfiguration of the Lord
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Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14; Psalm 97: “The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.” 2 Peter 1:16–19; 17:1–9. Today we hear three different accounts of the Transfiguration. The apocalyptic vision in Daniel foreshadows the event, featuring many of the same elements: clothing as bright as snow, clouds from heaven, and the Son of man. The author of the second letter of Peter writes as an eyewitness to the event. Matthew gives a descriptive account of that day. Let us heed Peter’s words and be attentive to God’s word and this prophetic message.Trasfigurazione del Signore
Celebriamo la Trasfigurazione del Signore, segno della sua risurrezione, mostrato agle Apostoli, per confermarli nella fede in Lui, e anticipo della Gloria eterna. Ad essa sono chiamati i figli di Dio, che credeno in Gesù. Tante sono le zone d’ombra che offuscano il nostro cammino quotidiano. Soltanto la fede permette di vedere la luce oltre il buio immediate. Il sole splende al di sopra delle nubi, che minacciano temporale.
耶穌顯聖容
耶穌預言自己要在長老、司祭和經師們手中受苦，被釘死在十字架之前，就帶着三位門徒登上大博爾山。在這山上，世間一切叫囂嘈雜之聲都聽不到了，按照祂一貫作風，獨自祈禱。正當祂祈禱時，祂的面容改變，祂的衣服潔白發光，全身充滿光耀。這萬丈光芒，閃耀在宗徒面前，彰顯祂天主性，真把他們嚇得目瞪口呆，以為自己身在天堂。真是既驚且喜！當他們在迷惘中時，天上有聲音說：「這是我所喜悅的，你們要聽從祂。」他們嚇得膽裂魂飛。耶穌前來安慰他們，要他們不要怕。
宗徒們朝夕和恩師親密來往，也相信祂是默西亞，但他們對默西亞的觀念是威震天下的偉大人物，是恢王國的領導者。耶穌要他們謹記目前親眼所見親耳所聽，有着天主德能的師父，有一天要受苦受死，且死在十字架上，但不要怕，不要背棄祂，要有信心，要聽祂的話。
天上發出的聲音：「這是我的愛子。」為的是要鞏固我們的信德，追隨祂，將來分享祂永恆的福樂，From the Pastor’s Desk
Members of the Chinese Apostolate at their
50th Anniversary Celebration in September 2022.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The following paragraph is the last piece of Story of Saints Peter and Paul.
By the 1950s, second generation Italians had begun their flight to the suburbs. The vacuum they created was quickly filled by many of the 20,000 Chinese immigrants who had arrived in San Francisco from Taiwan and Hong Kong during the 1960s. The growing presence of a Chinese Catholic community called for the assignment of a Salesian Chinese priest. In 1977, a scheduled Sunday Mass in Chinese was begun. Today, what was once called “Little Italy,” has become an ethnically diverse parish, which has retained much of its Italian heritage.
Last year our parish Chinese community celebrated their 50th anniversary (1977-2022). The Chinese community remains very active in our parish activities to this day. This past June, we welcomed back Fr. John Lam, SDB to Saints Peter and Paul. I said he comes back because he has served us here before. Fr. John is in residence and helps out Saints Peter and Paul Chinese community and other Chinese communities in the Bay Area. Especially, the elder Chinese parishioners would love to have Fr. John among them since he is able to hear confession in their mother language. We are blessed to have Fr. John with us!
Our church building will be 100 years old next year. We are exciting to prepare for this celebration. Please mark your calendar for November 8-9, 2024.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho Bui, SDB
Pastor
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday August 6, 2023
8:45 Eddie Prudente, II +
10:15 Maria Michel +
12:00 Maria & Giuseppe De Martini & Family + – Happy 80th Birthday Gracetta Bullard
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday August 7, 2023
7:00 Louis DeNicolai +
9:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe & Frances Cresci + – Giorgio & Josephine Vecchiola +
Tuesday August 8, 2023
7:00 Andrea Genoveffa +
9:00 Felice, Carmella, Biagio, & Pina Fazio +
Wednesday August 9, 2023
7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00 Fred Balistreri + – Paolo & Alessandro Rossi +
Thursday August 10, 2023
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Luigi Marciano + – Mario & Emma Campodonico +
Friday August 11, 2023
7:00 Madeline Curreri +
9:00 Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +
Saturday August 12, 2023
7:30 Eugene Di Basilio +
9:00 Annette & Tom Lazio +
5:00 Dolores Brockenshire +WEEKLY INTENTIONS
For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.
In Honor of the Infant of Prague
Rest in Peace
Robert ‘Bob’ Pasquinelli ̶ Anna Nguyen – Eugene Di Basilio
Particular Items
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.
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.
Mark your Calendars! We have a lot of great upcoming events: On August 15, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On September 30 and October 1, we celebrate Madonna del Lume, beloved of Sicilians and fisherman all over the world. And on October 7, we have the San Francisco Rosary Rally at the Cathedral and it is also day one of the Columbus Day Bazaar, which continues on October 8.
Salesian Community Bingo: On Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 6:00 PM—8:30 PM, the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club hosts Salesian Community Bingo in the auditorium. Registration 6:00PM, the fun starts at 6:30. Visit salesianclub.org/events or call 415-397-3068 for tickets!
“One Night with You” is Randy DeMartini’s tribute to the King of Rock and Roll! As everyone knows Randy is the Executive Director of the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and all proceeds from the event will support the Club! “One Night With You” will be at the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno on Saturday, August 26. This is Randy’s repeat performance, and he received glowing reviews for the first one! Visit https://salesianclub.org/events/ for tickets and hotel reservations!
Bella Community Wellness Day: Bella Primary Care, San Francisco’s only Catholic Healthcare provider, is hosting a Community Wellness day on August 20 from 9am to 1PM at Star of the Sea Gym:WHO: Bella Primary Care
WHAT: Free blood pressure checks - join us for our community wellness day. We are here to answer your medical questions and point you in the right direction for healthy living.
WHY: We care about your health and we are here to serve you and your family in a Christ-centered way.
WHEN: Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: Star of the Sea Gym (345 8th Ave., San Francisco)
QUIÉN: Bella Primary Care
QUÉ: Controles de presión arterial gratuitos: únase a nosotros para nuestro día de bienestar comunitario. Estamos aquí para responder sus preguntas médicas y guiarlo en la dirección correcta para una vida saludable.
POR QUÉ: Nosotros nos preocupamos por su salud y estamos aquí para servirle a usted y a su familia de una manera centrada en Cristo.
CUÁNDO: Domingo, 20 de agosto de 2023 de 9 am - 1 pm
DÓNDE: El Gimnasio Star of the Sea (345 8th Ave., San Francisco)
“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
Padre Pio Visits North Beach! On Sunday, September 24, the Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will visit the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi at Columbus and Vallejo The relics will be venerated from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and a special Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 PM. Also, beginning at 12:30, there be a procession from the Shrine over to Saints Peter and Paul, and then back to the Shrine. All parishioners are invited to experience this wonderful visit!
Sr. Antoinette Invitational Golf Tournament! Sister invites you to join us on September 25, 2023, at the Sonoma Golf Club for the Sister Antoinette Pollini Invitational! 18-HOLE TOURNAMENT: Shotgun start at 10:00 AM at the beautiful Sonoma Golf Club. HIT THE COURSE: Single-player or foursome ticket options are available. Ticket price includes an 18-hole round of golf, green fees, cart, balls, and lunch. Visit www.events.sspeterpaulsf.org/golf to learn more and learn about tickets and sponsorship levels. All proceeds benefit Saints Peter and Paul School.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. You can watch a video showing some of the things your AAA gifts support at www.salesiansspp.org/donations. So far 58 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $40,402 leaving us with a balance of $24,261. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us to meet this shared obligation!
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
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.
Religious Education for Children and Adults: Children: The 2023-2024 Religious Education-CCD program will begin on September 10, 2023. We are welcoming and accepting students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. The goal of the program is to help children to grow in faith, and working together with parents we hope to help the children come to experience God in their own lives and to familiarize them with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Classes are held every Sunday from 9:45am to 11:00am in the school gym.
Adults: RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a program through which the Church welcomes, educates, and journeys those persons seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The 2023-2024 sessions begin on September 27, 2023 and continues through Pentecost, 2024. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Visit salesiansspp.org/religious-education to register.
Saints Peter and Paul Prayer List: Please pray for: reparation for those who attack 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, Debbie, Sofia, Rose Mary, DebbieNoreen, Mrs. Bruno, Mrs. Gariano, Mary, Damian, Irene, Sharon, Maria, Maureen, Patrick, Gary, Dolores, Charee, Nancy, Angelina, Steve (2), 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.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 06 The Transfiguration of the Lord
Monday 07 Sixtus II; Pope, and Comapnions; Martyrs. Cajetan; Priest
Tuesday 08 Dominic; Priest
Wednesday 09 Teresa Benedicta of the Cross; Virgin, Martyr
Thursday 10 Lawrence; Deacon, Martyr
Friday 11 Clare; Virgin
Saturday 12 Jane Frances de Chantal; Religious
Sunday 13 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your gifts of July 30/31: $2,463.
Weekly goal: $8,670.
Shortfall: $6,207.
Second Collection (For the Poor): $1,113.
Thank you! Your parish needs and appreciates your continued support!
