Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45. In the first reading, God promises life and liberty to the Israelites. In the second reading, Saint Paul reminds the Romans that they must strive to overcome their sinful natures so as to live in union with Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and makes the bold proclamation that those who believe in him will never die.

Domenica 5A Di Quaresima

Il termine “vita” è parola chiave del Vangelo, tanto da costituirne un tema dominante. Cristo è la Vita: chi accoglie la sua Parola è in grado di spezzare il dominio della morte. Gesù lo sottolinea nella risurrezione di Lazzaro, segno profetico della sua risurrezione. I battezzati divengano promotori di vita. Con le loro scelte positive contribuiscano a spingere la storia verso cieli nuovi e terre nuove.

封齋期第五主日

今天我們仍舊讀若望福音，以下是充滿感情的一段：我們看到幾個感人的景像：耶穌的好朋友瑪利亞的弟弟拉匝祿死了，耶穌要藉復活了拉匝祿來光榮天主聖父，也為安慰日後看到祂被釘死的門徒，特意在拉匝祿死了之後，延遲了兩天才去。耶穌看到瑪利亞、瑪爾大和同她一起來的猶太人哭泣，就動了情感，也感傷流淚。門徒知道耶穌此行有大危險，因為猶太人想砸死祂，便說：「我們也去同他一起死吧！」另一方面，瑪爾大和瑪利亞都深信耶穌向天主求任何事都得到應許。從這些細節中，我們看到耶穌和祂的友人之間的愛和信賴。

耶穌叫拉匝祿復活，教訓我們兩端非常重要的道理：天主賜給人宗教道德的高尚生活，好使人得到永生；罪惡使靈魂死亡，比肉身的死亡更不幸。

在這四十日的封齋期內，望教的朋友們為自己的領洗和新生作好準備，讓我們也和他們一起，整頓心神，求天主把我們從罪惡中解脫，努力遵守祂的訓導，愛主愛人，做天主的好兒女。

The Sailor’s Reward

In 38AD, Emperor Caligula brought to Rome a red granite obelisk from Egypt, which was placed in a circus (outdoor gathering area) inside what is now Vatican City. When St. Peter’s Basilica was built, the 85-foot obelisk was moved about 825 feet to it’s present location in St. Peter’s Square in 1586. It took nearly 900 men and more than 50 horses to make this move.

To ensure everyone’s concentration during this dangerous endeavor, Pope Sixtus V ordered complete silence, under penalty of death. But a sailor, observing the operation, suddenly noticed the cables heating up under the enormous strain. “Water on the ropes,” he called in warning, and the workers quickly dampened down the cables.

By daring to break the pope’s orders, the sailor saved the obelisk. The grateful Sixtus gave him his choice of rewards. The sailor asked that from then on the palm leaves used in the basilica on Palm Sunday be supplied from his hometown of Bordighera (some say specifically from his family farm as long as his family owned it.)

Fr. Al Mengon, SDB Parochial VicarTaken from The Little Black Book (Meditations on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday March 26, 2023 8:45 Irene Moreci + 10:15 Maria Michel + 12:00 Olga De Martini Cuneo & Frank Cuneo + – Sergio Tuccori + 5:00 The Pierini & Spes Families +

Monday March 27, 2023 7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti + 9:00 Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Healing Michael Pelissier

Tuesday March 28, 2023 7:00 Attilio De Martini + 9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Blanca Hoilmsten V

Wednesday March 29, 2023 7:00 Frank Sanguinetti + 9:00 Rosario Etcheveste + – In Honor of Madonna della Guardia

Thursday March 30, 2023 7:00 Edward Sabini + 9:00 Yolanda & Aladdin Vanni + – Aurora Piazza + Happy 103rd Birthday Fr. Armand Oliveri, SDB

Friday March 31, 2023 7:00 Rosario Etcheveste + 9:00 Francesco, Antoinette, & Frank Germano + – Healing Rose Mary Rahbar

Saturday April 1, 2023 7:30 Edward DeNicolai + 9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + 5:00 Pietro, Giuseppa, & Vito Curreri & Gig Ghiglieri +

Baptisms Louise Lorraine Davis

Rest in Peace John Lindt

Particular Items

Chrism Mass: Join Archbishop Cordileone and many priests and deacons and faithful for the annual Chrism Mass, which includes the renewal of Priestly Ministry, Blessing of Oils of Catechumens, Sick, and Sacred Chrism by the Archbishop. Our own Debi Gould will serve as one of the lectors! March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Lenten Opportunities: Lenten Disciplines: Abstinence: Everyone 14 years and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. Mass attendance: During Lent, the Church encourages attendance at daily Mass and reception of the Eucharist. Almsgiving: During Lent, the Church encourages generosity to local, national, and worldwide programs of sharing.

Stations of the Cross: We will observe the Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent at 6:00 PM. Stations will be followed by a soup supper in the cafeteria.

40 Days for Life” is a peaceful prayer vigil that takes place from Ash Wednesday (February 22) through Palm Sunday (April 2) at the Planned Parenthood abortion business at 1522 Bush Street. 40 Days for Life prayer vigils are held in 622 cities in 64 countries. (Our former Archbishop George Niederauer called abortion businesses “the Golgotha of our time”). To learn more or schedule a vigil time, go to: 40daysforlife.com/sanfrancisco/

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.

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. So far 22 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $12,260, leaving us with a balance of $52,403. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us meet this shared obligation!

1920: Warring G. Harding elected President...James D. Phelan was the Mayor of San Francisco...the Cleveland Indians defeat the Brooklyn Robins in the World Series … AND our dear Fr. Armand Oliveri was born! Fr. Armand celebrates his 103rd Birthday this Thursday, March 30! What a blessing he has been to the many generations he has served and all who have known him. He prays for you, me, and all of us everyday at the 9:00AM Mass and at noon Mass on Sunday! Happy Birthday, dear Fr. Armand, ad moltos annos!

The Salesian Cooperators (the Salesian Lay Ministry) will start regular monthly formation classes for those who have made their Cooperators promise already. The dates, all by Zoom, are: Thursday, 3-16-23 at 7pm, Thursday, 4-27-23 at 7pm, Thursday, 5-25-23 at 7pm. Visit ‘Events’ on our website for the ZOOM login info.

Who ARE the Salesian Cooperators? Interested in finding out more about our Salesian mission here and around the world? About concrete ways to share in Don Bosco’s Salesian charism and spirituality while growing in your own spirituality? Consider finding out more of what it means to become a Salesian Cooperator, or a dedicated lay Salesian. An introductory meeting will be held at our Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Thursday, March 30 at 4pm (Zoom also available). Contact Frank Lavin for more info (franklavin@comcast.net, 415.310.8551).

Apologetics Course: There are two remaining webcasts of the Archdiocesan Apologetics Course, on March 28 and April 4 at 8:30PM PST. Expand your understanding of some of the deepest questions of our faith with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press. Go to sfarch.org/apologetics-course/ register and listen to Mark give a short intro about the topics that will be covered.

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 lharris@sspeterpaulsf.org, sspeterpaulsf.org/ or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at bsimons@sspeterpaulsf.org 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. If so, please call Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.

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

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 26 Fifth Sunday of Lent Mon-Sat 27-01 Lenten Weekdays Sunday 02 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Your gifts of March 19: $4,108 Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $4,562. Second Collection (Catholic Relief Services): $1,407. Thank You! Your parish needs &appreciated your continue support!