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1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38. In the first reading, David does not allow anyone to harm Saul when they have the opportunity to do so, and makes it clear to Saul’s troops what he did. In Corinthians, Paul describes Jesus as the second Adam, the spiritual man. Jesus, in the Gospel, explains to his disciples all that the commandment “to love” entails.
Domenica 7A Del Tempo Ordinario
Gesù ha proposto la legge dell’amore vivendola con suprema coerenza. La società ha estremo bisogno di gente capace di incarnare nel tessuto umano la legge della carità. Non possiamo pensare ad una convivenza diversa, se non passiamo attraverso questa strada. Le ricchezze continuano a creare differenza. Soltanto l’amore crea communione e previene i conflitti.
From Fr. Gael: In a culture which seems to be more focused on division than on unity, the Gospel message presents us with a challenge. Is love or hate to be the focus? Offering our other cheek for many would seem to be the ultimate sign of weakness but Jesus presents us with the tactic for some divine reason. Maybe that is precisely the point. What is being proposed in the Gospel today comes from divine inspiration rather than human motivation. The word inspiration comes from a Latin root which implies giving breath to something. Giving breath is giving life. The Gospel wants us to be givers of Life. Now that is a challenge. That’s why Jesus says, “Be merciful as your Father is merciful.” The Father is the author of mercy. After all, He sent His Son to us to be the face of Divine Mercy. Is it any wonder that the devotion to the Divine Mercy is a popular devotion today? But the devotion isn’t about me merely being the recipient of God’s mercy. Once I have received that Mercy, then I have the vocation to be a dispenser of God’s mercy to others. Aha!
–Fr. Gael Sullivan, SDB
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday February 24, 2019
7:30 Birthday of Amelia DeNicolai
8:45 Luigi Marciano
10:15 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
11:45 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia
1:00 Wedding Anniversary of Antonio & Lilian Sia Lu
5:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini
Monday February 25, 2019
7:00 Ed Boden
9:00 Elena, Angelo, & Delia Serafini
Pamela Gonsalves (Conc.)
Tuesday February 26, 2019
7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti
9:00 Carmela & Margaret Passanisi
Wednesday February 27, 2019
7:00 Fr. Dave Zunino, SDB
9:00 Gary Shelton –
Mario, Pasquale, & Teresa Rosugnolo (Conc.)
Thursday February 28, 2019
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family
9:00 Wedding Anniversary of Carlos & Francis Tia –
Thanksgiving for the Pastoral and Priestly Ministry of Pope Benedict XVI (Conc.)
Friday March 1, 2019
7:00 Ernesto Piazza
9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio
Saturday March 2, 2019
7:30 Strength of the Family & Healing for Marilyn Mainwaring and Marilyn Stroup
9:00 Mary Ellen Arosteguy Fay
5:00 Pietro, Giuseppe, & Vito Curreri
Baptisms
Luca Joseph Bonelli
Rest-in-Peace
Robert C. Greening
Particular Items
Second Collection: Today we will have a second collection for our parish school. Please be generous in supporting Catholic education!
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Today we kick off our 2019 Archdiocesan Appeal. Our assessment is $89,853. There will be speakers at Masses who will tell you how that figure is determined, and the services your donations support. The Archdiocese has a great video:
Faith Sharing Group: The next Faith Sharing will meet Tuesday, February 26 from 6:30 – 8:00. The group will meet in the rectory and will be reading Fr. Andrew Apostoli’s book “The Gift of God” about the Holy Spirit.
Eucharistic Adoration/Scripture Study: Every Wednesday, we have Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Church. We also have Scripture study from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, but in the rectory. The parking lot will be open.
Catholic Men’s Conference: Last year’s conference was a great success—2019 will be even better! Join Catholic men from around the Bay Area on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Bartholomew Church as we will be energized and inspired by an outstanding lineup of speakers! The day begins at 9AM and includes Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Robert F. Christian, and opportunities for Confession. Lunch will be provided. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons (teens) for a reduced rate. For more information and registration, visit SFBayMen.info or contact Ed Hopfner at Hopfnere@sfarch.org or 415-614-5680. St. Bartholomew Church is at 600 Columbia Dr., San Mateo.
Monthly Gatherings for Men Discerning a Priestly Vocation: Our Lord told Peter and the others that they are to be Fishers of Men! “Interested in knowing more about the priesthood as a vocation? Discernment involves listening to God, learning about yourself, and seeking the guidance of others. Discernment is not a solitary endeavor. There are two options: In Redwood City on the first Monday of each month, from 6:15 – 8:30PM at St. Pius X Church, 1100 Woodside Rd. Redwood City; In San Francisco on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:15 – 8:30PM at Church of the Epiphany, 826 Vienna Street, San Francisco. The program is Eucharistic Adoration in the church, followed by dinner and discussion in the rectory. For more information, Fr. Tom Martin at martin.thomas@sfarch.org or Fr. Patrick Summerhays at summerhays.patrick@sfarch.org “We need men to give their lives up for Jesus Christ NOW!
Lenten Soup Suppers: Every Friday of Lent we will have a special Mass at 6:30PM followed by soup supper in the rectory. This year’s Lenten Soup/Bread Supper program will include a short video on the Salesian mission/spirit to be presented by the Salesian Cooperators. This is open to all–supporting one another on our Lenten journey!
Religious Education–CCD: The Religious Education CCD program of our parish is in session. All are welcome to the program for grades K to 8, especially students who do not have regular religious education in school. The CCD meets on Sundays from 10-11AM.—please bring children to the Pre-K at 9:45AM.
Salesian Cooperators: The Salesian Cooperators group will meet Monday, March 4 at 7PM at the Parish Center. Planning for the Lenten Friday Soup Suppers will be finalized. Meetings usually last seventy-five minutes long. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For questions on becoming a Salesian Cooperator (Don Bosco’s Third order), contact FrankLavin@comcast.net, 415-310-8551 or EdTe@comcast.net.
Plato: What is love? A Staged Reading: On Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 PM, Star of the Sea parish will host a staged reading of Plato’s Socratic dialogue, Symposium, followed by a robust conversation of our own. Star of the Sea parish gymnasium (top floor), 345 8th Avenue, San Francisco. The event is sponsored by the Benedict XVI Institute. Admission is free, but you must register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/plato-what-is-love-tickets-54001596228
Choose Life: “Abortion affects countless marriages more than many people recognize. But there is no doubt that God will bring great healing to those who trust in his infinite mercy. If a past abortion can be acknowledged and addressed, a married couple can make great strides in experiencing even more fully God’s design that ‘the two shall become one’ (Mt 19:5).” -“Healing within Marriage from an Abortion”, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): The RCIA program has begun. This program is for adults who are interested in the Catholic faith and are willing to journey from inquiring to the receiving of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please drop your name and email address off at the parish office.
Relic of St. John Vianney: The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a major relic pilgrimage in the U.S. of the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney, the famed “Curé of Ars” (1786 – 1859), patron saint of parish priests. This relic is on loan from the Shrine at Ars, where the saint’s incorrupt body, including the heart, is normally on display. Scheduled veneration: Thursday, February 28, at St. Pius X Church, 1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City; Friday, March 1, at St. Augustine Church, South San Francisco; Saturday, March 2, at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato; Sunday, March 3, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco. Pick up a flyer for full info.
Salesian Theater Spring Production: The Salesian Theater of the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club invites everyone to a production of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ Performances will be on March 7-8-9 in the Auditorium. The young people have been working hard under the expert direction of Mary Powelson, and the show should be fantastic. Please call 415-397-3068 for full information and tickets.
New Books Available! We’ve received a number of new texts in the bookstore. We have copies of ‘In Sinu Jesu: When Heart Speaks to Heart, The Journal of a Priest at Prayer’ by an anonymous Benedictine Monk. The book has received rave reviews. We also have ‘For Love of My People I will Not Remain Silent: On the Situation of the Church in China’ by the heroic Salesian Cardinal Joseph Zen. As some know, Cardinal Zen studied under our beloved late Fr. Mario Rosso.
More Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club News: Tickets are now on sale for the SBGC’s 48th Annual Gala and Live Auction. The event will be on Saturday, March 23, from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM at the Fairmont Hotel. This year’s honoree is Mr. Nick Dutto. You can purchase tickets online at https://salesianclub.org/calendar/ or by calling 415-397-3068.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 24 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 25 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 26 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 28 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday 01 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 02 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 03 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your faithful donations of last week: $4,009.
Weekly Parish Expenses: $20,715.
Thank you! Your parish appreciates your continued support!
Domenica 6A Del Tempo Ordinario
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday February 17, 2019
7:30 James & Irene Silva, Sr.
8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
10:15 Grace Kong
11:45 Carla Ferrando – Carla Guaraglia Mazzoni (Conc.)
1:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo
5:00 The Pierini & Spes Families
Monday, February 18, 2019
7:00 Edward Sabini
9:00 Inez & Guido Nicco – Paul Bonjean (Conc.)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
7:00 Frank Sanguinetti
9:00 Fr. Jerry Bonjean, SDB – Howard Meehan (Conc.)
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
7:00 Dionisia & Francisco Mingoa
9:00 Frank (Bisco
tti) Reginato – Mario, Pasquale, & Tersa Rosugnolo (Conc.)
Thursday, February 21, 2019
7:00 Clementina & Giosue Bresolin
9:00 Felica, Carmella, Biagie, & Pina Fazio
Friday, February 22, 2019
7:00 Vincent, Frances, Nathan, John &
Francesca Mazzaferri
9:00 Luigi & Rosa Mangini
Saturday, February 23, 2019
7:30 The Giurlani Family
9:00 Maria Guidi & Albertina Sultana
5:00 Birthday of Lucille Markus
Baptisms
Eugene Charles Payne, V
Rest-in-Peace
Gena Martini
Particular Items
Eucharistic Adoration/Scripture Study: Every Wednesday, we have Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Church. We also have Scripture study from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, but in the rectory. The parking lot will be open.
Vatican Meeting on Sexual Abuse: On Thursday, February 21, the Vatican’s meeting on the disgraceful plague of sexual abuse and impropriety besetting the Church will begin. The date is significant: it is the feast of St. Peter Damian, scourge of immorality among the clergy. In the 11th century he warned of the “cancer of sodomitic impurity” threatening the Church of God, and warned bishops: “Undoubtedly, those who turn a blind eye to the sins of their subjects that they are obligated to correct, also grant to their subjects a license to sin through their ill-considered silence.” Pray that our leaders take proper action and St. Peter Damian, pray for us!
Police Community Meeting: This Thursday, the good officers from Central Station will host the regular community meeting at 5:00 PM, in the Parish Center. This is your chance to share any concerns you may have and also to express your appreciation to the SFPD for all their difficult and dangerous work.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Next weekend we will kick off our 2019 Archdiocesan Appeal. Our assessment is $89,853. There will be speakers at Masses who will tell you how that figure is determined, and the services your donations support.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): The RCIA program has begun. This program is for adults who are interested in the Catholic faith and are willing to journey from inquiring to the receiving of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please drop your name and email address off at the parish office.
Faith Sharing Group: The next Faith Sharing will meet Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 – 8:00. The group will meet in the rectory and will be reading Fr. Andrew Apostoli’s book “The Gift of God” about the Holy Spirit!
Monthly Gatherings for Men Discerning a Priestly Vocation: Last week, in the Gospel, and TODAY in life, our Lord tells Peter and the others that they are to be Fishers of Men! “Interested in knowing more about the priesthood as a vocation? Discernment involves listening to God, learning about yourself, and seeking the guidance of others. Discernment is not a solitary endeavor. There are two options: In Redwood City on the first Monday of each month, from 6:15 – 8:30PM at St. Pius X Church, 1100 Woodside Rd. Redwood City; In San Francisco on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:15 – 8:30PM at Church of the Epiphany, 826 Vienna Street, San Francisco. The program is Eucharistic Adoration in the church, followed by dinner and discussion in the rectory. For more information, Fr. Tom Martin at martin.thomas@sfarch.org or Fr. Patrick Summerhays at summerhays.patrick@sfarch.org “We need men to give their lives up for Jesus Christ NOW!
Confirmations: We thanks Bishop Robert Christian for conferring the sacrament of Confirmation on 16 of our Saints Peter and Paul students on February 8. May they always be open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit!
Photo: Patrick Gee/PMG Photography
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Salesian Cooperators: The Salesian Cooperators group will meet Monday, March 4 at 7PM at the Parish Center. Planning for the Lenten Friday Soup Suppers will be finalized. Meetings usually last seventy-five minutes long. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For questions on becoming a Salesian Cooperator (Don Bosco’s Third order), contact FrankLavin@comcast.net, 415-310-8551 or EdTe@comcast.net.
Religious Education–CCD: The Religious Education CCD program of our parish is in session. All are welcome to the program for grades K to 8, especially students who do not have regular religious education in school. The CCD meets on Sundays from 10-11AM.—please bring children to the Pre-K at 9:45AM.
Plato: What is love? A Staged Reading:On Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 PM, Star of the Sea parish will host a staged reading of Plato’s Socratic dialogue, Symposium, followed by a robust conversation of our own. Star of the Sea parish gymnasium (top floor), 345 8th Avenue, San Francisco. The event is sponsored by the Benedict XVI Institute. Admission is free, but you must register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/plato-what-is-love-tickets-54001596228
Holy Hoopsters, Batman! It’s the Third Annual Clericus Classic Basketball Game! On Friday, March 22 at 6:30PM, at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep gym, priests of the archdiocese and St. Patrick’s seminarians will lace up their sneakers, take to the hardwood, and dribble their way to glory (well, earthly glory anyway). Last year, Saints Peter and Paul’s & SBGC Alumni Fr. Alvin Yu played great! Parking is available in the Cathedral parking lot, a block from the school. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students, 1055 Ellis St., San Francisco 415-614-5517.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 17 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 21 Peter Damian; Bishop, Doctor
Friday 22 Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
Saturday 23 Polycarp; Bishop. Martyr
Sunday 24 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your faithful donations of last week: $3,466.
Weekly Parish Expenses: $20,715.
Domenico 5A Del Tempo Ordinario
La Chiesa si sente chiamata per annunciare la salvezza e continuare la missione del Salvatore. Essa chiama tutti alla salvezza e a collaborare perché il messaggio arrivi a tutta l’umanità. C’è urgente bisogno che l’uomo ritorno ad occupare il suo posto di creatura che adora, loda e ringrazia per l’incalcolabile dono della vita.
常年期第五主日
今天的福音記載耶穌在革勒湖邊講道，看到湖邊停着的兩隻漁船，祂上了其中之一、那是屬於伯多祿的，祂請伯多祿把船划開離岸邊，開始講道。後來又敎他們划到湖中深水處，捕到許多魚。這奇跡使伯多祿和同伴們，聽了耶穌的召喚，立刻放棄一切，跟隨了祂。我們可以想像，因着他們的船，耶穌可以沿着湖邊到附近的地方講道。日後耶穌了升天，他們更不畏危難，繼承耶穌的遺訓，到各地去傳揚天國的喜訊。
我們是不是也能像門徒們一樣，聽耶穌的話語，加入「漁人的漁夫」行列？要知道，我們每一個人在世上都有一個使命，那就是愛天主愛人，傳揚天國的福音。我們不能像門徒們一樣，到各處傳教，也不能像神父修士修女一樣，為愛天主而放棄家庭生活。我們不能登上講道台；也不能像許多偉人一樣，離鄉別井，到各地去傳教，¬¬-但我們可以像聖女小德蘭一樣，無論做任何事都懷着愛天主的心去做，帶着為傳揚聖教的意向，那怕是向一個陌生人微笑，表示友誼；忍耐一個無禮的對待；或是安慰一個失意傷心的人，都是有價值的。
星期三是聖灰禮儀日，封齋期開始。在這封齋期裏，讓我們敞開己自的心，好使更能取法天主的仁慈。星期四是露德聖母節。聖母是最肖似天主的受造物，讓我們求她教我們 、 幫助我們走近天主吧！
Madelyn Varvil – Hudson Andrew Bass
Luca Calabrese
Erik Erickson and Lauren Goff
Paul Bonjean – George Lippi
Elvira Masaro
There is a beautiful phrase in the Gospel today. After a night of fishing in which Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John, catch no fish, on shore they are packing up their nets. Jesus sees them and invites them to give it another try. Jesus tells them, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon says in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.”
Jesus wants them to go deeper in the same waters where they have labored all night and caught nothing. This is a challenge to them, but one which Peter in politically correct hospitality, accepts. As the saying goes, “The rest is history.” This is the beginning of a deep relationship between Peter and Jesus. Peter realizes it because he warns Jesus, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” In the presence of something beyond his understanding Peter speaks out in true humility. Basically, he says “I am not worth your attention.” But Jesus is after more than fish. He replies to Peter, “Do not be afraid, from now on you will be catching men.” Jesus gives Peter radical affirmation and vocation. How does the dialogue go between me and Jesus? He gives us radical affirmation as well.
–Fr. Gael Sullivan, SDB
Our Lady of Lourdes: Monday we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. A group of parishioners gather daily, following the 7:00 AM Mass, to pray the Rosary. Everyone is invited to join them!
Salesian Cooperators: The Cooperators group will meet Monday, February 11th 7th at 7pm in the Club conference room for an hour. We will be working on the Lenten Friday Mass and Soup Suppers. Meetings usually last for sixty minutes. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For questions on becoming a Salesian Cooperator (Don Bosco’s Third order), contact FrankLavin@comcast.net, 415-310-8551 or EdTe@comcast.net.
Faith Sharing Group: The next Faith Sharing group meetings will be this Tuesday February 12 and Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 – 8:00. The group will meet in the rectory and will be reading Fr. Andrew Apostoli’s book “The Gift of God” about the Holy Spirit!
Eucharistic Adoration/Scripture Study: Every Wednesday, we have Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Church. We also have Scripture study from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, but in the rectory. The parking lot will be open.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): The RCIA program has begun. This program is for adults who are interested in the Catholic faith and are willing to journey from inquiring to the receiving of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please drop your name and email address off at the parish office.
Religious Education–CCD: The Religious Education CCD program of our parish is in session. All are welcome to the program for grades K to 8, especially students who do not have regular religious education in school. The CCD meets on Sundays from 10-11AM.—please bring children to the Pre-K at 9:45AM.
Monthly Gatherings for Men Discerning a Priestly Vocation: Today, in the Gospel, and TODAY in life, our Lord tells Peter and the others that they are to be Fishers of Men! “Interested in knowing more about the priesthood as a vocation? Discernment involves listening to God, learning about yourself, and seeking the guidance of others. Discernment is not a solitary endeavor. There are two options: In Redwood City on the first Monday of each month, starting February 4, 6:15 – 8:30PM at St. Pius X Church, 1100 Woodside Rd. Redwood City; In San Francisco on the first Thursday of each month, starting Thursday, February 7, 6:15 – 8:30PM at Church of the Epiphany, 826 Vienna Street, San Francisco. The program is Eucharistic Adoration in the church, followed by dinner and discussion in the rectory. For more information, Fr. Tom Martin at martin.thomas@sfarch.org or Fr. Patrick Summerhays at summerhays.patrick@sfarch.org “We need men to give their lives up for Jesus Christ NOW!
Plato: What is love? A Staged Reading: On Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 PM, Star of the Sea parish will host a staged reading of Plato’s Socratic dialogue, Symposium, followed by a robust conversation of our own. Star of the Sea parish gymnasium (top floor), 345 8th Avenue, San Francisco. The event is sponsored by the Benedict XVI Institute. Admission is free, but you must register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/plato-what-is-love-tickets-54001596228
Holy Hoopsters, Batman! It’s the Third Annual Clericus Classic Basketball Game! On Friday, March 22 at 6:30PM, at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep gym, priests of the archdiocese and St. Patrick’s seminarians will lace up their sneakers, take to the hardwood, and dribble their way to glory (well, earthly glory anyway). Last year, Saints Peter and Paul’s & SBGC Alumni Fr. Alvin Yu played great! Parking is available in the Cathedral parking lot, a block from the school. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students, 1055 Ellis St., San Francisco 415-614-5517.
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 10 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday 11 Our Lady of Lourdes
Tuesday 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday 14 Cyril; Monk, and Methodius; Bishop
Friday 15 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 16 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday 17 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your faithful donations of last week: $4,245.
Weekly Parish Expenses: $20,715.
Thank you! Your parish appreciates your continued support!