Isaiah 2:1–5; Psalm 122 “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” Romans 13:11–14: Matthew 24:37–44 “Let us then throw off the works of darkness,” Saint Paul exhorts us today. It is time to prepare for the coming of the light. We don’t want to be caught unaware when the Lord comes. Though we naturally look forward to Christmas Day, today’s readings remind us that Jesus will also come to judge us at the end of time. Unlike Christmas Day, which always falls on December 25, the end of the world will come at a time we cannot know. Therefore, let us live in the light of Christ, “the armor of light” as Paul calls it, ever prepared for his coming.

Domenica 1A Di Avvento

All’inizio del nuovo Anno Liturgico ogni cristiano aspetti il Signore con viva e consapevole partecipazione. Dobbiamo vivere l’Avvento nel segno della pace, dell’impegno cristiano, della vigilanza, della solerzia e creatività. Comportamenti che renderanno possibile le nostra salvezza.

將臨期第一主日

將臨期的中心思想是期待上主來臨。舊約時代，人們渴望默西亞降臨，因為先知們預言過救主將要來臨這件大事。從今天開始，教會要我們以四個星期作準備，使我們心中再度燃起渴望救主來臨之情，同時感謝天主賜予救贖的大恩；因為我們的渴望不再是像舊約時代的那樣，是個還未實現的事實。現在天主聖子已經降生成人，為我們受苦受死，復活升天，救贖世人已成了事實。我們今天的期待的是救世主來到我們心中。而祂也實實在在會來到我們心中，和我們結合，那是在彌撒、在聖體內，或者在我們的祈禱中。

在現實生活中，如果我們在歡迎一位好友或一位貴賓到家中小住，我們會打掃乾淨，並且作出種種準備，務求使他覺得賓至如歸。為了準備天地的主宰，救世的君王耶穌的來臨，我們更應該澈底打掃靈魂，好好準備，務求最適合地迎接我們的大主。因為我們不知道什麼時候祂會到來，所以我們要時刻醒寤。這不僅是指世界窮盡或指一個人生命結束的時候，同時也指每天每時，耶穌可能來到我們心中，作短暫的訪問，要告訴我們一個訊息，但我們卻因為心靈沒有好好準備而錯過了。

Dear Parishioners,

Today begins our new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time for us to prepare for the celebration of Christmas (Birthday of Jesus). Jesus already came to this world for the first time over two thousand years ago and we are preparing and hoping to welcome Jesus who will come the second time. Advent is a season of hope. I would like to quote the following reflection from Mark Searle:

“Human beings cannot live without hope. Unlike the animals, we are blessed-or cursed- with the ability to think about the future and the fear our actions to shaping it. So essential is this to human life, that human beings cannot live without hope, without something to live for, without something to look forward to. To be without hope, to have nothing to live for, is to surrender to death in despair. But we can find all sorts of things to live for and we can hope for almost anything for some measure of success or security or for the realization of some more or less modest ambition; for our children, that they might be saved from our mistakes and sufferings and find a better life than we have known. For a better world, throwing ourselves into politics or medicine or technology so that future generations might be better off. Not all these forms of hope are selfish; indeed, they have given dignity and purpose to the live of countless generations.

“But one of the reasons why we read the Old Testament during Advent is to learn what to hope for. The people of the Old Testament had the courage to hope for big things; that the desert would be turned into fertile land; that their scattered and divided people would eventually be gather again; that the blind would see, the deaf hear, the lame walk; that not only their own people, but all the peoples of the earth, would be united in the blessings of everlasting peace. Clearly, their hopes were no different from ours or from any human being’s: lasting peace, tranquil lives, sufficiency of food, and end to suffering, pain and misery.

Thus we hope for the same things as the Old Testament people, for their hopes are not yet realized. But we differ from them in two ways. First, the coming of Jesus in history, as a partial fulfillment of God’s promises, immeasurably confirms and strengthen our hope. Secondly, we differ from the Old Testament people because Jesus has revealed to us that God is not afar off, but is already in our midst. Hence the importance in the Advent liturgy of John the Baptist and of Mary: because they recognized the new situation, they serve as models for the Church in discerning the presence of our Savior in the world.”

Have a blessed Advent!

–Fr. Tho Bui, SDB Pastor

(Source: “The Spirit of Advent,” Mark Searle, in Assembly, Volume 7:1. Copy Right Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, Notre Dame, IN.)

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday November 27, 2022 8:45 Joseph Riccio + 10:15 Sr. Lucy Yuen, FMA + 12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 5:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom Giuseppe & Frances Cresci +

Monday November 28, 2022 7:00 Frank Sanguinetti + 9:00 Sr. Veronica Milyo, FMA + – Patrick V. Ross +

Tuesday November 29, 2022 7:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia 9:00 Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Intention Barbara Dispirito

Wednesday November 30, 2022 7:00 Edward DeNicolai + 9:00 Birthday of Celestina Sbragia + – Intention Fr. Shawn Aaron, LC

Thursday December 1, 2022 7:00 The Sanguinetti Family + 9:00 Birthday of Sheila B. Thomeczek – Roger Micheli +

Friday December 2, 2022 7:00 Birthdays of Emmanuel Te, Anika Cua, & Mylyn Kalaykan 9:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + – Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

Saturday December 3, 2022 :30 Intention Lucy Chan, Catherine, Deanne Te & Family 9:00 Luigi Marciano + –Edmond Serchia + 5:00 The Edward & Eileen Ziomek & Myrtle Lane Families +

Marriages Edward Lesmes & Nichole Wong

Rest in Peace Lorenzo Simi

Particular Items

Lessons & Carols: On Thursday, December 1, the SHC Chamber Choir and the Saints Peter and Paul School Children's Choir will come together to perform a joyous collection of carols and hymns paired with reflective readings to usher in the season of Advent. Doors open at 6 pm, performance begins promptly at 6:30 pm.

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 (this Friday) we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.

Guadalupana Pilgrimage: The Cruzada Guadalupana invites you to their walk #29 in honor of Our Dear Virgin of Guadalupe that will take place on December 3, 2022 from 5am. The walk will begin at the Church of All Souls located at 315 Walnut Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 at 5 am, and will end at St. Mary’s Cathedral, where Arrchbishop Cordileone will celebrate a special Mass. For more info, go here.

Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Please email Dr. Lisa Harris at lharris@sspeterpaulsf.org, and visit sspeterpaulsf.org/ to learn more.

Pre-K Also Accepting Applications: Our Laura Vicuna Pre-Kindergarten is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year-olds. Contact Barbara Simons for info: bsimons@sspeterpaulsf.org

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

Church Flowers: Would you like to sponsor a weekend of fresh flowers for your Church? Help beautify the Church, and your intention will be included in the bulletin. Call 415-421-0809.

Babies' tiny heartbeats at the 2019 Walk!

Choose Life! Walk for Life West Coast 2020: 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 23, 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 27 First Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday 28 Advent Weekday Tuesday 29 Advent Weekday Wednesday 30 Andrew; Apostles Thursday 01 Advent Weekday Friday 02 Advent Weekday Saturday 03 Francis Xavier; Priest Sunday 04 Second Sunday of Advent

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