The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12. In the first reading, God creates a suitable partner for the man—a woman. The man calls her bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. In the Letter to the Hebrews, the author writes of the one who, “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels,” that by he grace of God he might taste death for everyone. In the Gospel, the Pharisees ask Jesus about the law regarding divorce. Jesus answers, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.

 


 
常年期第二十六主日 

今天的讀經一記述梅瑟覺得自己一人不能負起整個民族的重擔，求天主幫助，天主把「他身上的神能賦給七十位長老……當時有兩人不是屬於他們之中的，也開始出神說話。」年青的若穌厄很生氣，提出抗議。而在福音中，也記載着類似的事，門徒們看見有一個不是與他們同門的人，因耶穌的名字驅魔，就禁止他。這是排除異己的心理，這樣的情形往往發生在今日我們所處的環境中，是耶穌所不喜歡的。無論什麼人，祇要懷着為基督而行善，天主都會報答。我們應該懷着愉快的心情互相合作，並且幫助他更深地認識天主。 

今天的這段福音記載耶穌除了告訴我們對外人應有的態度外，又告訴我們自己應盡的責任，要立善表，常檢討自己的言語行為，並加深認識教理，免得在言語行動上，使信仰不深的人失足跌倒。最後祂又要我們保護自己，極力避免犯罪，免得永遠和祂分離。 

耶穌把使人失足和一個人自己失足都看得很嚴重，用了少有的非常嚴厲的話語告誡我們，我們對祂這番話不應等閒視之。 

十月是玫瑰月，我們在這月中要多念玫瑰經，熱心恭敬聖母。十月六日是玫瑰聖母節，我們可以從今天開始做九日敬禮，以表示對她感激和孝愛。


 
“A young man, hearing the words ‘Follow me!’ can give up everything for Christ, in the certainty that if he follows this path he will   find a complete fulfillment.” (Gift and Mystery). Karol Wojytla became a priest in 1946, a bishop in 1958, and Pope John Paul II in 1978. During his years as a prelate, he was repeatedly faced with widespread confusion about the nature of the priesthood. 

As he later observed, his pontificate began with a teaching on Christ the Redeemer. The Redemption is essentially tied to Christ’s priesthood. John Paul clarified the nature of the participation of the laity in Christ’s priesthood—by which they are called to offer themselves with Christ to the Father--while clearly distinguishing the ministerial priesthood, which exists in order to serve the people of God by offering the sacrifice of the Mass to God on their behalf. 

“Christ needs holy priests!” Pope John Paul II’s charismatic holiness inspired many men to become priests themselves, and he wrote eloquently about vocations. “Have no fear of the fact that the response he requires is radical because Jesus, who first loved you, is ready to give what he asks of you. If he asks much it is because he knows that you can give much.” John Paul began to show signs of Parkinson’s disease in the 1990’s, but persevered in his ministry for another decade, dying in 2005. His 1992 apostolic exhortation on priestly formation, Pastores dabo vobis (“I will give you shepherds”), and his annual Holy Thursday “Letters to Priests,” written throughout his whole pontificate, are still treasured by many priests and seminarians. 

Heavenly Father, may the life and prayers of Saint John Paul II inspire hope and heroism
 In those you have called to the priesthood. 

Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
Parochial Vicar
Taken from the Magnificat 
 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              October 6, 2024
 8:45     Luigi Marciano & Giuliana Marciano +
 10:15  Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 12:00  Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – In Honor of Madonna del Lume
 5:00     The DeNicolai Family + 

Monday             October 7, 2024
 7:00     In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Kwan +
 9:00     Fr. Larry Byrne, SDB & Fred Scolari + 

Tuesday            October 8, 2024
 7:00     Edward Sabini + – Emma Marquez +
 9:00     Egisto, Nella, & Ivano Daini & Umberto Bozzetto + 

Wednesday    October 9, 2024
 7:00     Louis DeNicolai +
 9:00     Giuseppe & Angela Balistreri & Family + –   Anthony Ragusa + 

Thursday          October 10, 2024
 7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
 9:00     Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano + –  Joseph Salvatore Graziani + 

Friday                 October 11, 2024
 7:00     Virginia Sanguinetti +
 9:00     Domenico, Francesca, Tom Giuseppe, Frances & Lena Cresci + 

Saturday          October 12, 2024
 7:30     Andrea Genoveffa +
 9:00     Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +
 5:00     Pietro, Giuseppe, & Vito Curreri and Gig Ghiglieri + 

 
 
Particular Items 

Viva!Madonna del Lume: It’s TODAY! The Festa will begin with Mass at 11:45 AM, followed by refreshments in the cafeteria. The procession will begin in front of the church at 1:45 PM, and all little angels & fisherman are urged to come in costume! The MDL dinner dance is at 5PM at the SF Italian Athletic Club. Please pick up a flyer in the Church! 


Second Collection: Today we have a second collection for the school scholarship fund. Please be generous!

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

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.

105th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar: It’s coming up, the most fun-filled weekend of the year! Join us On Saturday, October 12 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and Sunday, October 13 from 11AM to 7:00PM for food, drinks, games for kids and adults, the Columbus Day Mass. The Columbus Day parade, and if that were not enough the Blue Angels flying overhead. And it all benefits the Church, School, and Pre-K!

Bay Area Rosary Rally: THIS SATURDAY: Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the 14th annual Rosary Rally on October 12 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The day begins with confessions at 9:30 a.m. followed by a talk on the history of the Rosary at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Rosary. The Mass of the Americas will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction. At 1:00 p.m., there will be an Ethnic Food Festival with Know Your Rights Workshop and information tables All details here: sfarch.org/event/rosary-rally/

Archdiocese of San Francisco’s 4th Annual Faith and Blue Mass: On Sunday, October 13 at 12:30PM, there will be a special Mass at St. Augustine’s Church, 3700 Callan Blvd. in South San Francisco, honoring our first responders: law enforcement, public safety officers, emergency medical personnel, and firefighters. A reception will follow. 

Annual White Mass Offered for Medical Professionals: On Friday, October 18 at 6PM, Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate the annual White Mass for medical professionals on the Feastday of St. Luke the Physician. Mater Dolorosa Church, 307 Willow Avenue in South San Francisco.

World Mission Sunday: World Mission Sunday which will be celebrated on October 20, is a vital time for all Catholics to support the spread of the Gospel in mission territories. WE will have a special collection on October 20, and we ask for your generosity in supporting the missionary church! 



MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On November 9-10, 2024 we will mark the 100 Year Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Of course, the first Saints Peter and Paul was destroyed in the earthquake and fire of 1906, but the cornerstone for this lovely Church you see around you was laid in 1924, so this year marks 100 years! 
 


On SATURDAY, November 9, at 5:00 PM, we will have a special Mass which will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows for  all who were married here, (or were married in another Catholic Church). 

100th Anniversary Banquet: There will also be a prime rib banquet, after the Saturday Mass, open to all, in the auditorium. Tickets for the Saturday banquet are $80; $40 for children under 12. For more info and banquet tickets, use the qcode at left or https://bit.ly/SsPP100Banquet or visit salesiansspp.org/100years, or call the parish office at 415-421-0809. 

AND on SUNDAY, November 10, at 11:00 AM we will have our 100 Year Anniversary celebration! Fr. Mel Trinidad, our Salesian Provincial will be the principal celebrant of the Mass, which will be followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium. 

Guess Who?
HELP! & GUESS WHO? As we prepare for the 100th Anniversary we need help from parishioners. Were you or your parents married here? We want pictures! Call Gibbons at the parish office or email [email protected]. 

Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple? (Last week’s mystery couple were Ronnie & Michelle Ragusa, married here in 1989). 




Want to See our100th Anniversary Video Invitation? Of course you do! Please check out our video invitation by  scanning the qcode at left, and please share with all your friends and family! 

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867. So far 62 families/parishioners have given $42,115, leaving us with a balance of $26,752. To donate or watch a good video about the 2024 appeal, and what it supports, go to salesiansspp.org/donations. If you can, join the 1% club! Give $688! But all gifts are deeply appreciated.  

Religious Education—(CCD Sunday School): "Lord, when did we see you hungry"  Mt 25:37 - 2024 Catechetical Theme. Application forms are available in the parish office or Sts Peter and Paul Church website https://salesiansspp.org/religious-education. Classes are from 9:45 to 11:00 AM on Sundays.  

RCIA: 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 2024-2025 sessions  continues through  Pentecost, 2025. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in the Don Bosco room. Registration forms and more info may be found at salesiansspp.org/religious-education

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], or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at [email protected] to learn more!

Sponsor a Student! 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 Fr. Tho!

Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Health and Wellness offers   healthcare in accordance with Catholic principles. They are located at 2000 Van Ness Avenue. “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. Learn more at www.bellaprimarycare.org 

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               06          27^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday              07          Our Lady of the Rosary
Tuesday             08          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday        09          Denis; Bishop & Companions; Martyrs, John Leonardi; Priest
Thursday           10          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday                11          John XXIII: Pope
Saturday            12          Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday              13          28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Your gifts of September 28/29 will be published in next week’s bulletin.
Weekly goal:   $8,670. 

We are always in shortfall. Fr. Tho asks for your help Please consider donating an amount equal to a breakfast or lunch or movie ticket.  Thank you! Your parish appreciates your continued support!