Acts 2:1–11;. Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 or Romans 8:8–17 John 20:19–23 . or John 14:15–16, 23b–26. It could be said that the climax of all the readings we will hear today comes in the very first paragraph of the first reading. A strong driving wind . . . tongues of fire . . . speaking in tongues. The Holy Spirit made quite the entrance! But the special effects are only the beginning. With the Holy Spirit, the apostles could be understood by every foreigner, no matter their native language. With the Holy Spirit, we have God dwelling in us, uniting us as one. With the Holy Spirit, we have the fulfillment of Jesus’ parting promise to his disciples, God’s abiding gift to us. Let us be aware of the Holy Spirit within us as we listen to God’s word.

Domenica Di Pentecoste

Lo Spirito è l’anima della Chiesa che conferisce la vita divina, realizza l’unita organica e assicura la continuità nel tempo. La preghiera che la Chiesa innalza a Dio è ispirata dall’Amore che è lo Spirito Santo.

聖神降臨節（若二十：19-23）

我們都知道，天主聖三的道理非常神妙，聖父、聖子我們還可以領悟，因為我們有父子關係的體驗，但是天主第三位的聖神，在做什麼呢？說祂時時處處在聖化我們，但仍是很難領會。對聖神的解釋也許可以從比喻出發

今天是聖神降臨節，讓我寫出一些聽來的比喻

聖神像空氣一樣，沒有顏色、沒有形像、不聲不響，祂的存在和影響不受我們注意，但祂的確存在。沒有祂，我們活不出教友的生活來

聖神像地球周圍的「大氣層」，保護我們的靈魂。

聖神是氧氣，沒有氧氣我們活不了，聖神使我們不知不覺中每天做好事，聖化我們的生命，使我們活在天主的愛之中

聖神是講話時的口氣，沒有聖神的人可以花言巧語。有學問修養的人講話有特殊的口氣，領受聖神的人講話有天主的「口氣」

聖神是勇氣。領受聖神後的宗徒都有勇氣，不但不怕死，並且承認為耶穌受苦是件光榮的事

聖神是志氣。宗徒跟隨耶穌三年，還是沒有什麼志氣，爭權爭利，也不很和氣，領受聖神後很有志氣，大家相親相愛，同心合力為主服務

聖神是喜氣。聖保祿宗徒歸化前充滿怒氣，四處逮捕基督徒送到官裏，領受聖神後，為耶穌受盡痛苦，仍喜氣洋洋，寫出了格林多前書中優美動人的基督愛的誡命。

聖神是和氣，教會和教友在聖神引導下，以寬恕和睦的態度待人接物

聖神是福氣，聖神降臨在聖母身上，使她敢說：「今後萬世的人要稱我是有福的」

總之，有了聖神充就滿神氣。願我們多求聖神給我們神氣

A new community is born!

The tower of Babel is a symbol of humanity's attempts to create a paradise on earth without any recourse to God. After they had eaten the forbidden fruit, and having been banished from Paradise, the man and the woman sought to build a Paradise of their own, from which they endeavored to banish God.

That effort is still going on. We have massive highways, supersonic planes, nuclear power stations, manned space flights. Yet we cannot live at peace with one another.

Pentecost is meant to be a reversal of what happened at Babel. Here we have a group of people who came together, ordinary people with little faith in their own abilities, but great faith in God. They set out to build a 'tower' of a different kind. This tower took the form of a new community, a spiritual stairway to heaven.

On Pentecost Day the apostles set out to build this new community.

They spoke a new language - of love and cooperation - one all people of good will understand. It shines in welcoming faces and is present in the clasp of a hand.

Today is the anniversary of this great event. It is the birthday of the Church, the community of the followers of Jesus. On this day, thanks to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the infant Church took its first steps. It is made up not of saints but of sinners. Down the ages it has had its share of problems and setbacks. But it is still being built.

Part of it is assembled every Sunday. We assemble not as rivals but as friends. Factors which normally divide people - such as class, color, age, wealth - count for nothing in this assembly. Here we are one family under God.

At Pentecost God reversed the disaster of Babel which divided and confused the unity of the human family. The Holy Spirit reveals the one true God to all peoples, and so creates from the many languages of people one voice to profess one faith.

This is the wonderful thing that began on Pentecost Sunday. We not only find shelter in this tower, but are also builders of it. –Fr. Ramon Zarate, SDB, Parochial Vicar (Paraphrased from Flor McCarthy, SDB)

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday June 5, 2022 8:45 Luigi Marciano + 10:15 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + 5:00 The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families +

Monday June 6, 2022 7:00 Franco, Pia, & Lodovico Ortesi + 9:00 Pietro, Adele, & Elena Domenici + – Lorenzo Damante +

Tuesday June 7, 2022 7:00 Andrea Genoveffa + 9:00 Anthony & Pauline CresciV +– Emanuela & Antonio Amantea +

Wednesday June 8, 2022 7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti + – Intention Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone 9:00 Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano & Family + – Maxine A. Henriques +

Thursday June 9, 2022 7:00 Edward Sabini + – Ray Parenti + 9:00 Gino Vincenzo Candida + & Grazia Desiderio Basuino +

Friday June 10, 2022 7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + – Tillie Ann Parenti + 9:00 Edward DeNicolai + – Fausto Bianchi +

Saturday June 11, 2022 7:30 For the Soul of Martha Bini + 9:00 Lorraine DeNicolai + 5:00 Ruth, Guido, & Gig Ghiglieri +

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

Baptisms Amelia Grace Buckley

Marriages Richard Do & Sulene Cheng Sam Gervolino & Meghan Dwyer

Rest in Peace Antonio Festinese – Umberto Bozzetto Giuseppina Rinaldi

Particular Items

Eucharistic Adoration: We have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 7-8PM. Come spend some time with Jesus! The parking lot will be open.

Salesian Boys and Girls’ Club Centennial Celebration: The Club turns 100 this year! There will be Centennial Celebration on June 18. For more information and tickets, call 415-397-3068 or go here.

Corpus Christi Procession: On Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19, 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!

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 , and go here 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.

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.

Camp Grigio: Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Camp Grigio will run from June 13 to August 12, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Go here to learn more.

Archbishop’s Appeal: This year our assessment is $29, 415. So far 43 parishioners have given $18,203, leaving us with a balance of $11, 212. Join us in meeting this shared obligation.

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 05 Pentecost Sunday Monday 06 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Tues-Wed 07-08 Weekdays in Ordinary Time Thursday 09 Ephrem; Deacon, Doctor Friday 10 Weekday in Ordinary Time Saturday 11 Barnabas; Apostle, Martyr Sunday 12 The Most Holy Trinity

Your gifts of May 28/29: $2,830. Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall taking from savings: $5,840. Second Collection (Catholic Communications): $848.

Thank You! Your parish appreciated your support!