2 Kings 5:14–17: Psalm 98 “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.” 2 Timothy 2:8–13; Luke 17:11–19. Today we are introduced to two special people. Both have leprosy, but this is not what makes them special. Both are cured by the Lord, but still, this is not what makes them noteworthy. No, what makes them special is that both go out of their way to return to the one who cured them and give thanks. God’s healing touch has changed their outward condition, but their grateful response is a sign of the change within, a mark of their true faith

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Siamo tentati di appropriarci della Parola di Dio. La Parola di Dio è libertà e gratuità e viene rivolta ad ogni uomo. Non possiamp “sequestrare” la grazia di Dio. Dio non fa preferenze di persona, e suscita in ogni uomo disponibile al suo richiamo un movimento di salvezza che investe tutta la persona. È la vita intera, nella sua dimensione visibile e nascosta che viene trasformata dalla Parola di vita.

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今天的福音記述耶穌在到耶路撒冷的途中，治好了十個痳瘋病人，使我想到我們常會犯的兩種毛病，其一是抱怨，《每日聖言》一書寫得好：「抱怨像一個有口臭病的人，會把身邊的人熏跑，而他自己卻聞不到。一個人之所以抱怨，是因為他還沒有學會感恩，即使擁有財富 、健康，也難以感到喜樂。相反，一個懂得感恩的人，即使在艱難困苦中，也會活出自己的風采。」

我們會犯的另一毛病是偏見，我們會對人的種族、衣著打扮、信仰、工作……存着偏見。例如看到紋身的人、衣衫襤褸的人或衣着怪異的人會敬而遠之。痳瘋病人在耶穌時代是被見棄於社會的，而撒馬黎雅人是猶太人瞧不起的、不交往的。在今天的福音中，我們看到耶穌打破世俗的成見，不但治好那撒馬黎雅人，並且讚美他的信德和感恩。

讓我們祈求天賞給我們知恩和信德的恩典，並且努力去使它們在我們心中生根茁壯。

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This month we celebrate Italian Heritage. Last weekend the Sicilian Community celebrated La Madonna Del Lume. The Mary of Light is the patroness of fishermen. The community celebrated Mass at the Memorial Chapel in the Fisherman’s Wharf. Right after Mass, Fr. Tho Bui, Deacon Khoa Pham, and a good number of parishioners and guests got on the ferry operated by the Red and White Fleet Company. The pilot sailed to the Golden Gate Bridge and when we passed the bridge, the deceased’s names were read, Fr. Tho Bui said the prayer, then everyone tossed flowers into the sea to commemorate all the fishermen who died at the sea.

The legend of the celebration of La Madonna Del Lume was a storm-tossed fisherman who was guided to safety by a mysterious light shining from a grotto near Porticello. Exploring the sea cave, they found a slab of marble hearing the Madonna’s image. They carried it to town, but twice it mysteriously returned to the grotto. So the villagers left it there and built a church on the spot to protect it. It is fervently believed in Sicily that the lives of hundreds of fishermen have been spared by the intervention of Maria Santissima Del Lume.

This weekend the Italian community celebrates 157 years of Italian Heritage in San Francisco. Beginning with the Mass at 10:00am at Saints Peter and Paul.

Mrs. Pignati wrote: “Laying the groundwork in 1868, community leader Nicola Larco established San Francisco’s First Columbus Day Celebration in 1869, marking the first time in San Francisco that Italian-Americans gathered to hold a parade to honor their own accomplishments, as well as to remember the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean, their compatriot Christopher Columbus.

The inaugural parade took place in San Francisco’s downtown, featuring the bands and marching units of Italian familial organizations. Four floats are showcased: the first hosting the statue of Christopher Columbus, the second featuring two girls representing Spain and America, the third depicting the “Santa Maria” with a sailor dressed as Christopher Columbus; and the fourth honoring Italian gardeners and their agricultural achievements. The San Francisco Columbus Day Committee is organized by the Salesian Fathers of Saints Peter and Paul’s Church in North Beach. The celebration has grown to include activities such as a formal Grand Ball, and a ceremony where a young man and woman are selected by the community to be crowned as the Spanish monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to preside over the festivities.

The parade grew to include marching units, bands, decorated automobiles and floats. The celebration lasted over three hours with thousands attending the festivities. A new Parade route starts at San Francisco’s Civic Center, travels down Market Street through the Financial District, Chinatown and up Columbus Avenue to finish in front of Saints Peter and Paul’s Church in North Beach.

During the Depression, the sponsorship of the Parade shifted from Saints Peter and Paul’s Church to the Federation of Italian Societies, an organization representing civic, social and familial Italian-American organizations. In addition, the committee elected to abolish the role of “king” of the celebration and focus the ceremonies on a “queen.”

In 1942, the celebration was incorporated into a non-profit corporation known as “Columbus Day Celebration, Inc.” A board of directors, consisting of past presidents, conducts all affairs and elects all the contributing officers.

In 1994, the Columbus Day Parade evolved into the Italian Heritage Parade in an effort to celebrate the accomplishments and culture of all Italians and Italian-Americans.

In 2018, San Francisco’s Italian-American Community celebrated its 150th Italian Heritage Parade, featuring Italian and Italian-American dignitaries, music, performances, floats, and representatives of Italian and Italian-American organizations and businesses.

In 2020, during the pandemic, the San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade goes digital with its first ever Virtual Celebration and Parade! This parade is the oldest continuous celebration of Italian-American values, culture, and tradition in the United States.” (Contributed in writing of the Italian Heritage history byMaria Pignati.)

This November 2nd, our church's 100th Anniversary is coming to an end. We will celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass at 8:45am. Then next year Saints Peter Paul School will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. Let us all give thanks to God for all the graces and gifts that we received.

Have a blessed celebration!

Fr. Tho Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday October 12, 2025 8:45 Thanksgiving Derek & Charmagne Chiu 10:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 5:00 Joseph Lee Torre & Family +

Monday October 13, 2025 7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family + 9:00 Lorraine DeNicolai + – Jason Gallagher +

Tuesday October 14, 2025 7:00 Giuseppina & Stefana Alioto & Family + 9:00 Edward & Ernest Sabini + – Rose Hicks +

Wednesday October 15, 2025 7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family + – Intention Ginu Scaria 9:00 Helen George + –– Mom Whisper Owen & Baby Sandra McCarty +

Thursday October 16, 2025 7:00 Amelia DeNicolai + – Eric Voegelin + 9:00 Fr. Guido Divina, SDB + & Fr. Salvatore Giacomini, SDB + - Gean Cunningham +

Friday October 17, 2025 7:00 Joseph Romeo & Grace Romeo + 9:00 John Candido + – Leo Brocchini +

Saturday October 18, 2025 7:30 Angelo Sanguinetti + 9:00 Thanksgiving Adam and Lea Ragan & Family 5:00 Marie and Walter Souza & Jean and Gig Ghiglieri + – Daniel Strazulo +

Baptisms Nolan Chisholm

Marriages James Lippitt and Stephanie Moore

Rest in Peace Dovie McBride – Paul Cao

Particular Items

It’s today! 106th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar! Join us for the most fun-filled weekend of the year!

Mille Grazie! We extend heartfelt thanks to all our Columbus Day Bazaar sponsors and donors, with an extra special thanks to Recology for sponsoring our trash and recycling. That is a BIG savings to the parish. Bless them!

Bible Study: Join us every Thursday at 7:00 PM in the Rectory as we explore the Word of God!

Salesian Community Bingo: This month’s Bingo is this Thursday, October 16 at 6:00PM.

And Bingo Bonanza! The Club invites you to hop on board the Polar Express for our annual Bingo Bonanza on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the Auditorium! Scrumptious lunch, bingo games, a silent auction, drinks, and plenty of holiday cheer. Stay tuned for details—this is one ride you won’t want to miss!

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.

Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club Saturday Night Lights Raffle: Join us Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the gym. Tickets: $100 each (includes event entry and raffle entry). Each Ticket Includes: Raffle Entry, Beer, Wine, Seltzers and Cocktails; Tailgate-Style Bar Bites, Dancing | Football, Fan-Fueled Fun! Learn more at salesianclub.org

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.

Thomas More Society Red Mass: All are invited to attend the Annual Red Mass for the members of the Thomas More Society, an association of Catholic legal professionals. The Mass will be on October 23 at 5:30 PM. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will be the celebrant and Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay will serve as the homilist.

San Francisco Eucharistic Rosary Congress: Starting last year, Eucharistic Rosary Congresses began all over the United States. This year, from October 28 to November 4, the Archdiocese of San Francisco invites you to join a Eucharistic Rosary Congress at Star of the Sea Parish on 8th Avenue and Geary in San Francisco. The Congress includes Masses, talks, a Procession from St. Mary’s Cathedral to Star of the Sea and a Rosary prayed every hour on the hour. Please pick up a flyer from the tables, or visit Eucharist Rosary Congress - Archdiocese of San Francisco

Sons & Daughters of Italy Polenta Dinner: Saturday, November 1 at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. No-host cocktails at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Antipasto, salad, polenta and sausages, wine, coffee, and dessert. Tickets are $50 . No payments will be accepted at the door – payment must be received with reservation. Deadline is Friday, October 25, 2024. Please call Maria at 415-370-3956 for information and reservations.

SAVE THE DATE! School Centennial March 14, 2026: Saints Peter & Paul School is thrilled to be celebrating our Centennial year with a Gala event at Bimbo's 365 Club! Join us as we look back on the SSPP School legacy -- and forward to a bright future!. Saturday, March 14, 2026. Tickets on Sale November 2025. Visit ssppevents.org/gala-100 or email centennial@sspeterpaulsf.org for more information.

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 Jessyca Ng at the Pre-K at jng@sspeterpaulsf.org to learn more.

Archbishops Annual Appeal 2025! This year’s assessment is $65,600. So far, 69 parishioners/families have given $60,920, leaving us with a balance of $4,680. If you can, join the 1% club—give $656!

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 the Zoom link, contact Frank Lavin at (415.310.8551, or email franklavin@comcast.net).

Interested in Becoming Catholic or in completing your Sacraments? The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those who are unbaptized and who wish to join the faith, or those baptized who would like to complete their other Sacraments. Contact Deacon Edward Te at ete@sspeterpaulsf.org

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 12 The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday 13 Columbus Day Tuesday 14 Callistus I; Pope, Martyr Wednesday 15 Teresa of Jesus; Virgin, Doctor Thursday 16 Hedwig; Religious, Margaret Mary Alocoque; Virgin Friday 17 Ignatius of Antioch; Bishop, Martyr Saturday 18 Luke; Evangelist Sunday 19 The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your gifts of October 4 & 5 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. Your parish needs & appreciates your support!