Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19. In the first reading, Peter is arrested and imprisoned. An angel of the Lord wakes Peter from his sleep and leads him out of the prison. Paul writes to Timothy, The time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. In the Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples: Who do you say that I am? Simon Peter says, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus tells Peter that he is the rock upon whom the Church will be built.

San Pietro e Paolo

Pietro, pescatore di Galilea, è chiamato da Gesù a diventare pescatore di uomini; Paolo, il fariseo osservante della legge, diviene per elezione Apostolo della genti. Sulla loro testimonianza trova fondamento la nostra fede. Dalla loro fedeltà nasce lo stimolo a dire “sì” al Signore, che ci chiama donandoci la fede.

聖伯多祿聖保祿節

聖伯多祿和聖保祿二人的個性完全不同，伯多祿是首先明認耶穌是天主的人，他說：「祢是基督,永生天主之子。」他也是耶穌把他的名字西滿改為多祿（磐石），說在這磐石上，建立祂的教會」。他是個漁夫，由耶穌親自召叫加入門徒行列，曾和耶穌朝夕相處了三年之久，熟悉耶穌。可是他也很軟弱，三次背主。

保祿原本是個法利塞經師，熟悉猶太教規，知識豐富，摘善固執，他完全不認識耶穌，曾經以為耶穌和跟隨祂的人都是叛徒，必需趕盡殺絕。可是往大馬士革的路上被天上的光環擊跌下馬，同時有聲音向他「我是你迫害的耶穌。」他因而心靈的眼目大開，認清了真主的美和善。從此赴湯蹈火，受盡艱辛，宣揚基督的神國。

兩位門徒雖然性格不同，但都以一生的精力去宣揚聖教，二人最後都為基督的教會捐軀。伯多祿悔改後變得堅強，不遺餘力地傳揚福音。而保祿本來是個剛烈的人，為了維護自以為真道時不惜殺人，但認清了真主耶穌以後，雖然不改摘善固執的本性，但對人變得溫和謙遜，在《迦拉達書》第六章中，他勸說弟兄要彼此擔待，以柔和的心神去矯正他人。

讓我們祈求二聖的幫助，效法他們的芳表，心中常常想到基督的言行，不單一生明認耶穌是天主、保守信德，也像他們一樣努力去傳揚聖教。在我們生命的最後時刻，能像聖保祿一樣說出：「這場好仗我打完了，信德也保守了…」

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It is exciting that this year we celebrate 100th years of our Saints Peter and Paul Church building. The Salesians of Don Bosco have been ministering this parish for 127 years (1897-2024). In June 29, 1884 Saints Peter and Paul was dedicated by Archbishop Alemany, at the original church located at Filbert and Dupont Street (now Grant Avenue). Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul and we, parishioners, celebrate our 140 years of the feast of the two great Saints.

Saints Peter and Paul are the two pillars on whom our Lord Jesus built his Church. Peter, a fisherman, was the first to respond to Jesus’ call while he was fishing by the shore of the Sea of Galilee. While Paul, a Pharisee and a persecutor of Christians, was called while he was on his way to Damascus, to become Jesus’ apostle. Both of them underwent through the test of faith. They experienced a change of heart and conversion and became the apostles of Christ.

Peter had a great love for Jesus, followed Jesus on the way to Golgotha, but in a moment of weakness he denied Jesus three times. Jesus saw his frailty, but he is a strong in a role of leadership. Peter was chosen to be the leader of the apostles and the Church.

Before Paul met Jesus, he went after the Christians and persecuted them. Similar to Peter, Jesus saw the passion of Paul who could become his apostle. Paul was chosen to be missionary to the Gentiles.

In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus asks his disciples two questions: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” and “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus disciples, like other people, knew John the Baptist, the Prophets Elijah and Jeremiah and other prophets. No one knows for sure who Jesus is. Peter quickly responds to Jesus’ second question, “You are the Messiah!” Jesus recognized Peter’s strong faith, comparing his faith to the strength of the stones used in construction of buildings. Jesus recognizes that Peter’s faith is like a rock on which the Church is built. Jesus gives the Apostle the keys and authority of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus commands, “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Mt. 13:19.

We are blessed that our parish was named after the two great saints who had such strong faith and became great apostles of Christ. May their faith and passion help us to witness the Gospel by what we speak and how we act in our daily life.

Happy Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!

Fr. Tho

Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday June 30, 2024 8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

10:15 Intention Sr. Beatriz Magdaleno, OCD

12:00 Thomas Balistreri & Giuseppe Balistreri + – Romano Marcucci +

5:00 Ingrid Maya M. De Leon +

Monday July 1, 2024 7:00 Tom, Serge, & Stephanie Cincotta +

9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Luis San Gabriel, Sr. +

Tuesday July 2, 2024 7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti + – Anthony Gibson +

9:00 In Honor of Madonna delle Grazie – Ingrid Maya M. De Leon +

Wednesday July 3, 2024 7:00 Edward Sabini +

9:00 Birthday of Francesco Germano + – Sydfrey Ticzon Alcantara +

Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00 Patrick V. Ross +

9:00 Birthday of Simoun M. Bugayong + – Ray Piva +

Friday July 5, 2024 7:00 For the Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

9:00 Gaetano Alioto + – Joseph Scafidi +

Saturday July 6, 2024 7:30 Dennis Calvert +

9:00 Daniel Scopel + – For the Intention of Sr. Beatriz Magdaleno, OCD

5:00 The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families + – Irene Elisabetta Della Bosca +

Rest-in-Peace

Marilyn Aspesi – Italo Zarich

Laura Turner

Particular Items

Second Collection: This week we have the annual second collection for Peter’s Pence, supporting the good works of the Holy Father all over the world.

About our Patrons: “The feast of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul is at once a grateful memorial of great witnesses of Jesus Christ and a solemn confession in favor of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. It is above all a feast of catholicity. The sign of Pentecost — the new community that speaks in all tongues and unites all peoples in one people, in one family of God — became a reality… The great psalm of the Passion, Psalm 21, whose first verse “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus pronounced on the cross, ended with the vision: “All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him” (Psalm 21:28)When Peter and Paul came to Rome the Lord, who invoked that psalm on the cross, was risen; this victory of God would now have to be proclaimed to all peoples, thus fulfilling the promise with which the psalm concluded. Catholicity means universality — multiplicity that becomes unity; unity that still remains multiplicity.”—Pope Benedict XVI.

Independence Day: The Church office will be closed on the Fourth of July, Independence day.

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 (next Sunday!) following the 10:15 AM Mass, to pray the Rosary in the Don Bosco Room.

Saints Peter and Paul School Golf Tournament! Join us September 16 for an 18-hole tournament at the beautiful Sonoma Golf Club, with a shotgun start at 10:00 AM. Single-player or foursome ticket options are available. Registration includes golf, a boxed lunch on the cart, and a tee prize. All proceeds benefit Saints Peter and Paul School. For tickets and to learn more, visit ssppevents.org/golf. And if you have questions, please contact PTO@ssppevents.org

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).

Anniversary Banquet: There will also be a prime rib banquet, after the Mass, open to all, in the auditorium. Tickets for the Saturday banquet are $80; $20 for children under 12. For more info and banquet tickets, 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! Mass will be followed by a luncheon for all in the auditorium.

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 to use at the Renewal of Vows celebration. Call Gibbons at the parish office or email gibbons@salesiansspp.org. Meanwhile, can you name this lovely SSPP couple and that young priest? (Last week’s mystery couple were Nunzio and Antoinette ‘Sis’ Alioto, very well known all over North Beach, married here in 1943).

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: The 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal is underway. This year’s assessment is $68,867. So far 41 families/parishioners have given $24,318, leaving us with a balance of $44,549. 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.

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, or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at bsimons@sspeterpaulsf.org 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 Primary Care offers primary & pediatric healthcare in accordance with Catholic principles. They are located at 2000 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 304, in San Francisco. Now scheduling appointments for:

PEDIATRICS: Wellness visits for ages 6 months to 18 years with our pro-life pediatrician Dr. Virginia Schneider.

WOMEN and MEN: Comprehensive annual exam.

EXPECTANT MOMS: Pregnancy verification, initial ultrasound and blood work.

FERTILITY: Initial and follow-up appointments using natural fertility assessment methods.

For appointments, call 415-775-1500 or email our office at info@bellaprimarycare.org We look forward to caring for your families in a Christ-centered way!

Knights of Columbus! Congratulations and thanks to the 12 men who joined our reformed Dante Council of the Knights of Columbus! Fr. Tho celebrated the induction ceremony on Thursday. BUT, we want 20 men, so we need eight more!

1)Scan the Q Code and use the Promo Code :BLESSEDMCGIVNEY

2) Don't worry about thr Agent referral code

3) Preferred Local council: Sts Peter and Paul Church

4) Member Referral Number is: 4553568

5) Church Parish Name- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

6) Church Parish State/ province: California

As long as you have put the code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY (no spaces) you don't have to pay anything. Once the head office sends an email congratulating you, please acknowledge and confirm that you want to become a member. If you don't it still lingers on there until you instruct them to go ahead and we will be informed. Let us make history by Chartering this new Council on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, our Patron Saints day. God bless us all.

Liturgical Calendar

Sunday 30 External Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Monday 01 Junipero Serra; Priest

Tuesday 02 Weekday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 03 Thomas; Apostle

Thursday 04 Independence Day

Friday 05 Anthony Zaccaria; Priest, Elizabeth of Portugal

Saturday 06 Maria Goretti; Virgin, Martyr

Sunday 07 The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your gifts of June 22/23: $2,924.

Weekly goal: $8,670.

Shortfall: $5,746.

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!