Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12; Luke 12:32-48 or 12: 35-40. The reading from the Book of Wisdom recounts the faith of the forefathers on the night of Passover. The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us of Abraham’s unwavering faith in things unseen. In the Gospel, Jesus uses a parable to teach the importance of right priorities—those who remain faithful and ready will be rewarded.

Domenica 19A Del Tempo Ordinario

Dio consegna all’uomo un mondo ordinato e adeguato alle sue necessità. Anche nel corso degli eventi, dove gioca la libertà dell’uomo, Dio interviene come Provvidenza. Sta a noi trovare il nostro ruolo e impostare una rete di collaborazioni che tornino a vantaggio di tutti.

常年期第十九主日

今天讀經的主題是信德。什麼是信德？我們中國的造字把它解釋得很清楚，「信」字是由「人」字和「言」字合成，是聽了別人所說的，而不是親眼看見的就是信，如果看見就是知道了，不再需要信。聖保祿宗徒說：「信德是所希望的擔保，是未見之事的確證」。

今天的福音告訴我們以信德和希望來準備和期待天主的日子到來。耶穌說：「小小的羊群，不要害怕，因為你們的父喜歡把天國賜給你們。」耶穌要我們把信心建立在祂身上。我們真的深信耶穌，嚮往的不是今世，而是天上的賞報，若我們不對今世的事物懷有過度的顧慮和操心，也不會害怕。

天主什麼時候要來，以怎樣的方式把我們帶到天堂，這是天的秘密，我們不知道，也不需要知道，祇要懷着信德去等待，因為天主己經承諾。我們要相信。

讓我們每天求天主給我們堅定的信德吧！

From the Pastor’s Desk

Saint WHO?

Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)

Virgin, and Martyr, Feast Day August 9

A brilliant philosopher who stopped believing in God when she was 14, Edith Stein was so captivated by reading the autobiography of Teresa of Avila (Feastday October 15) that she began a spiritual journey that led to her Baptism in 1922. Twelve years later she imitated Teresa by becoming a Carmelite, taking the name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.

Born into a prominent Jewish family in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland), Edith abandoned Judaism in her teens. As a student at the University of Göttingen, she became fascinated by phenomenology, an approach to philosophy. Excelling as a protégé of Edmund Husserl, one of the leading phenomenologists, Edith earned a doctorate in philosophy in 1916. She continued as a university teacher until 1922 when she moved to a Dominican school in Speyer; her appointment as lecturer at the Educational Institute of Munich ended under pressure from the Nazis.

After living in the Cologne Carmel (1934-38), she moved to the Carmelite monastery in Echt, Netherlands. The Nazis occupied that country in 1940. In retaliation for being denounced by the Dutch bishops, the Nazis arrested all Dutch Jews who had become Christians. Teresa Benedicta and her sister Rosa, also a Catholic, died in a gas chamber in Auschwitz on August 9, 1942.

The writings of Edith Stein fill 17 volumes, many of which have been translated into English. Pope Saint John Paul II beatified Teresa Benedicta in 1987 and canonized her 12 years later. He also named her co-patron of Europe.

“Christ embodies the ideal of human perfection: in Him all bias and defects are removed, and the masculine and feminine virtues are united and their weaknesses redeemed; therefore, His true followers will be progressively exalted over their natural limitations. That is why we see in holy men a tenderness and a truly maternal solicitude for the souls entrusted to them while in holy women there is manly boldness, proficiency, and determination.” – Edith Stein.

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday August 10, 2025 8:45 Anniversary of the Death of Luigi Marciano + 10:15 Intention of Sara Wong 12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + – Ida Morelli + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

Monday August 11, 2025 7:00 Fr. Jack Gibson, SDB + 9:00 Madeline Curreri +

Tuesday August 12, 2025 7:00 Annette & Tom Lazio + 9:00 Edward Sabini + – Sr. Josephine Ochoa, FMA +

Wednesday August 13, 2025 7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family + 9:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +

Thursday August 14, 2025 7:00 Amelia DeNicolai + 9:00 Felice & Carmella Fazio + 6:00 The Birthday of Lorraine Bellesi +

Friday August 15, 2025 7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family + 9:00 Virginia Sanguinetti + 6:00 Fr. Steve Whelan, SDB +

Saturday August 16, 2025 7:30 In Honor of San Rocco from Fortunato D’Ascoli + 9:00 Ralph & Evelyn Lavin + – Barbara & Joseph Meagher + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Dolores Brockenshire & Michael Czuprynski +

Rest in Peace Fr. John ‘Jack’ Gibson, SDB -Tina Cuneo

Particular Items

Bible Study: Every Thursday we host Bible Study at 7:00 PM, although we are unsure if we will have it this week with Fr. Vien’s departure, so please call the office.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: This Friday, August 15, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 7:00 & 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and the Vigil Mass will be Thursday at 6:00 PM. Our Lady of the Assumption, pray for us!

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.

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.

Salesian Bingo: The next Salesian Community Bingo will be on Thursday, August 21. Doors open at 6;00PM, play starts at 6:30. Visit salesianclub.org/events for tickets.

Our Lady’s Ministry Fundraiser: Our Lady’s Ministry, a 501c3 which brings financial relief and God’s love to the poorest of the poor around the world is hosting its Annual Fundraiser Gala on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Portuguese Cultural Center in Union City. Special Guests are Peruvian Archbishop Salvador Pineiro and Monsignor Inca Pereda (colleagues of Pope Leo!). For more info and tickets visit olmgala.com

77th annual Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass: You are invited to the 77th annual Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone with Police and Fire Chaplains. September 7, 2025 at 9:30AM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 2555 17th Avenue, San Francisco. A reception will follow.

Together for Life Marriage Conference: Marriage is the greatest of all adventures! All married and engaged couples are invited to learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God’s plan for your family at the Ninth Annual Together for Life Marriage Conference. This year’s conference will be on September 27 from 10:45AM-6:00 PM, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Belmont. To register or learn more, visit togetherinholiness.org/sanfrancisco or email Jessie@forlifeandfamily.org

Archdiocese of San Francisco Respect Life Conference: This year's Respect Life Conference will be on September 27, 2025, from 8:30am - 2:00pm at Star of the Sea Parish, 4420 Geary Blvd, San Francisco. The topic will be "The Abortion Pill: Dangers, Remedies, and Legal Challenges." Chemical abortion is now the most common method of abortion in the United States, often carried out with little or no medical oversight or patient care. Learn from top experts in medicine and law about the current landscape in California and across the nation. Featured Speakers: Dr. George Delgado; Founder of the Abortion Pill Reversal Program; Medical Director, Culture of Life Family Services; Tammy Mahany, DNP; Doctor of Nursing Practice; Family Nurse Practitioner, Real Options; Peter Breen; Executive Vice President, Thomas More Society. For more information and to RSVP, visit sfarch.org/event/sf-respect-life-conference/

Mark your Calendars! Bay Area Rosary Rally: Join Catholics from all over San Francisco and beyond on October 4 (the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi) at the Bay Area Rosary Rally. For early birds the day starts at 7:15AM with a Jubilee Pilgrimage from St. Anthony of Padua on Ceasar Chavez St. to St Mary’s Cathedral. At the Cathedral Franciscan priests will give talks at 9:15 (confession available) and then Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass at 10AM. At 11:30 there will be a Eucharistic Procession while reciting the Rosary and Benediction at noon.

Want to go deeper in Salesian Spirituality? Founded by Don Bosco himself, the Salesian Cooperators are an association of Christians living in the world according to the Chrism of Don Bosco. There are monthly formation meeting for those interested. For Zoom info, contact Frank Lavin at 415.310.8551, or franklavin@comcast.net).

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 mailto:lharris@sspeterpaulsf.org, or Jessyca Ng at the Pre-K at jng@sspeterpaulsf.org to learn more.

Sponsor a Student! 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 at 415-421-0809 or Dr. Lisa Harris at 415-421-5219.

Archbishops Annual Appeal 2025! This year’s assessment is $65,600. So far, 56 parishioners/families have given $46,441, leaving us with a balance of $19,159. If you can, join the 1% club—give 656! But all amounts are greatly needed and appreciated.

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. Tammy Mahaney. 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!

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 10 The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday 11 Clare; Virgin Tuesday 12 Jane Frances de Chantal; Religious Wednesday 13 Pontian; Pope & Hippolytus; Priest; Martyrs Thursday 14 Maximillian Kolbe; Priest, Martyr Friday 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday 16 Stephen of Hungary Sunday 17 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your gifts of August 2 & 3 will be published in the August 17 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. Your parish needs & appreciates your support!