Sirach 35:12–14, 16–18; Psalm 34 “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.” 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14. God is attuned to the prayers of the poor and lowly, of those who suffer, of those who are repentant. Their need for God’s mercy draws God’s response. Sirach echoes the psalmist, who plainly states that the Lord hears the cry of the poor. Paul, persecuted and imprisoned for his work, is confident of God’s help. Jesus tells us that God exalts the remorseful sinner who humbly asks for God’s mercy. Let us listen to God’s word, aware of our sinfulness and needfulness.

Domenica 30A Del Tempo Ordinario Il fariseo della parabola non riconosce di avere bisogno del perdono di Dio, mentre il “pubblicano,” battendosi il petto, fa un’umile dichiariazione di appello alla misericordia di Dio. I due personaggi incarnano due concezioni opposte di Dio e quindi due tipi di religione. Solo Dio è santo e chi è giusto non lo è per meriti acquisti, ma unicamente per grazia di Dio.

常年期第二十六主日

今天彌撒的讀經提醒我們不要縱情狂歡毫不關顧靈魂的生活。在讀經一中，先知亞毛斯譴責那些生活放蕩的富人。而福音所講的貧富二人，生活懸殊，這本來沒有什麼罪，可是那富人完全不關心那窮人，不理會天主，祇想天天盡情享樂，這就離開天主的教導太遠了。這種人的最後結局是悲慘的。因為永生沒有他的一份。

人類的盛衰和它的倫理道德有很大的關係，倫理道德衰落，造成政治與社會的淪亡。可是在社會繁榮富裕時，人類忽略了道德的重要，更甚的是，在這種忘情享樂的情形下，漸漸變成祇顧自己，再不會想到別人，更不會想到天主，在不知不覺中否定了信仰、成了無神主義，失落了靈魂，可悲之極。

讀經二中聖保祿宗徒苦口婆心勸告我們，貪財好樂是萬惡的根源，他要求我們遠避，「且要追求正義、虔敬、信德、愛德、堅忍和良善……以贏得永生」

From the Pastor’s Desk

From “Madrecita” to Saint: The Miracle of Maria Troncatti

Born in Coteno Golgi, Italy, in 1883, Sister Maria Troncatti, FMA, lived with a missionary heart that led her from the mountains of Lombardy to the Amazon jungle of Ecuador. For more than 40 years, she brought healing of body and soul as a nurse, surgeon, catechist, and peacemaker to the Shuar people who lovingly called her Madrecita, their little mother.

With only the simplest tools and a deep trust in God, she mended wounds, built schools and hospitals, and reconciled families divided by conflict. Her life ended tragically in a plane crash in 1969, but her legacy of compassion and evangelization endured.

In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI declared her Blessed. The Church requires a second miracle for canonization, and in 2015, that prayer was answered. A Shuar man in Ecuador suffered a severe head injury and fell into a coma. As his family prayed for her intercession, Maria Troncatti appeared to him in a vision and promised he would be healed. His full recovery defied all medical explanation. The Vatican recognized his healing as a true miracle in November 2024.

With this recognition, Pope Francis paved the way for her canonization, on October 19, 2025. Sister Maria’s life shines as a testimony of fearless faith, tender service, and reconciliation. As she is raised to the altars, the Church celebrates a missionary who lived the Salesian spirit in the heart of the Amazon, and whose intercession continues to bring healing and hope. -Salesian Family Connections, Fall 2025.

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday October 26, 2025 8:45 Anniversary of the Death of John Bonjean + 10:15 Healing Marie Tognotti – Birthday of Natalie Maria Laz 12:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Aurora Piazza + 5:00 The Aicardi, Dal Cin, & Camoriani Families, and Stephanie Moore +

Monday October 27, 2025 7:00 Edward Sabini + 9:00 Special Blessiongs for Dino Ortega – Birthday of Lucy Solarazano 10:00 Sr. Josephine Ochoa, FMA + – Tina Cuneo +

Tuesday October 28, 2025 7:00 Les & Teresa Favrat + 9:00 Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III + – Fr. John Gibson, SDB & Family +

Wednesday October 29, 2025 7:00 Edward DeNicolai + 9:00 Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Fr. Armand Oliveri, SDB +

Thursday October 30, 2025 7:00 Cathie Truelich + 9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Victoria Bugayong + - Birthday of Lisa Tarufelli

Friday October 31, 2025 7:00 The Sanguinetti Family + – Roger Ferrari + 9:00 Felice, Carmella, Biagio, & Pina Fazio +

Saturday November 1, 2025 7:30 For the Souls in Purgatory + – In Reparation for Offenses Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary 9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Anniversary of the Death of Gilda Barsotti + 5:00 The D’Ascoli & Imbesi Families +

Marriages Arvind Balaji and Vicky Khoury

Particular Items

Bible Study! Deacon Khoa leads us in Bible Study every Thursday at 7:00 PM in the rectory.

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!

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.

All Saints Day: Saturday is the Solemnity of All Saints. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year because it falls on a Saturday, but come to Mass anyway! Masses are at 7:00 & 9:00 AM.

Closing Mass for our Jubilee Year: November marks the end of the Centennial Year of Saints Peter and Paul Church, and we will celebrate this wonderful year at the 8:45 AM Mass on Sunday, November 2 Join our school children and members of the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club as we give a fitting conclusion to the first 100 Years of our beautiful Church!

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.

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. Please call Maria at 415-370-3956 for information and reservations.

Mark Your Calendars: Salesian Theater! The Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Theater will be presenting Boxcar Children in the Auditorium on November 14, 15, & 16. More details soon!

Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club 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. Visit salesianclub.org/events or call 415-397-3028 for tickets!

Mille Grazie! To Cindy Stephens and Lisa Tarufelli! They gave a wonderful cleaning to the statue of Madonna delle Grazie last week (first time in 20 years, at least) and now Our Lady and Baby Jesus look like new! Madonna delle Grazie is all the way at the front on the right hand aisle. The ladies plan to clean the other statues as well, so if you’d like to help, or offer any help at spiffing up our Church, please call the parish office.

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. That’s Sr. Rosa Hoang, FMA, teaching back in 1984, with the late, great Fr. Armand Oliveri, our then-pastor, getting some remedial education!

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.

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.

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

Archbishops Annual Appeal 2025! This year’s assessment is $65,600. So far, 70 parishioners/families have given $61,925, leaving us with a balance of $3,675. 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 26 The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time Tuesday 28 Simon and Jude; Apostles, Martyrs Wednesday 29 Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursday 30 Weekday in Ordinary Time Friday 31 Weekday in Ordinary Time Saturday 01 The Solemnity of All Saints Sunday 02 The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)

Your gifts of October 18 & 19: $3,929. Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $4,741. Second (World Mission Sunday): $1,624.

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!