Isaiah 11: 1-10; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3: 1-12. Isaiah tells of the justice and peace that shall reign in the kingdom of God. Saint Paul prays that God will give the community the ability to be in harmony and united with Christ. In the Gospel. John the Baptist exhorts his listeners to turn away from their sins and be baptized, for the one who is coming is even mightier.

Domenica 2A Di Avvento

Ciò che Dio ha fatto nell’Immacolata è il progetto che ha pensato per ogni credente in Cristo. Celebriamo oggi la solennità della Immacolata Concezione della Vergine Maria che ci insegna a comprendere che Gesù si è sacrificio per noi, e ci indica la strada per essere degni di Dio. Seguiamola!

將臨期第二主日

今天，我們再度聽到聖若翰洗者的訊息：他說：「天國近了，你們要悔攺，修直主的道路……」他勸人預備上主的路，他自己先隱居曠野，擺脫一切不屬於天主的事物來準備自己。」他告訴我們，將臨期是一段祈禱、反省、預備的時刻；是一段離開繁雜的生活、 以內儉、以祈禱、從聖經和聖事中去吸取滋養的時刻。是一段開放內心，歡迎耶穌到來的時刻，又是努力締造和平、慷慨地幫助有需要的人的時刻。讓我們用心地去過自制，公正、虔誠的生活，去準備耶穌再臨。

十一月八日是無原罪聖母節，聖母是最能善度將臨期的人，她用九個月去預備耶穌的來臨；她的心隨時都開放，耶穌任何時間都可以進入和傾訴。她也願意教我們怎樣做，讓我們向她學習吧！

From the Pastor’s Desk

The Tree of Jesse

Jesse was the father of King David, an early ancestor of Jesus. He was the son of Obed, and the grandson of Ruth, and he was from Bethlehem.

This relationship between Jesse and Jesus intrigued Church artists throughout the years, particularly since the 11th century. One popular image was a tree growing from a reclining figure of Jesse. Each branch represented members of Jesus’ family tree, such as David (Symbolized by a harp), Jacob (ladder), Mary (lily), and Joseph (hammer or saw). At the top of the tree was the figure of Jesus.

Since the messiah was to come from the line of kings of Israel, and since David was one of the earliest kings, sometimes it’s said that the Messiah would be of the root of Jesse, or from the stump of Jesse—the Messiah would come from whatever was left of the royal line. The royal line of Israel had ended up a mess. Saul (the first king) had died insane. The reign of David (the next king) started with great promise but ended in personal tragedy. Next was Solomon, who had a powerful and glorious reign, but was not a holy person. Then there were unworthy kings, a civil war splitting the north and south, military losses. It was out of that messy history that the Messiah was to come.

This history teaches me something about God’s plan to save us. No matter how tangled my life may be, God can bring something good out of that mess.

That is the way of the Lord, and that is the truth conveyed by the symbolism of the root of Jesse.

Fr. Al Mengon, SDB Taken from “The Little Blue Book: Advent & Christmas”

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday December 7, 2025 8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 10:15 Thomas Schoenstein + 12:00 Sergio Tuccori + – Gilda Barsotti + – Maria Bruno + 5:00 Birthday of Ernesto Marenzi +

Monday December 8, 2025 7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + 9:00 Virginia Sanguinetti + 10:00 Healing Rose Baglin 6:00 Emma Marquez +

Tuesday December 9, 2025 7:00 Andrea & Genoveffa Sabini + 9:00 Victor, Emily, & Theresa Candia +

Wednesday December 10, 2025 7:00 Birthday of Maria Fuller + 9:00 Giuseppe & Angela Balistreri & Family + – Anniversary of the Death of Rose Crivello +

Thursday December 11, 2025 7:00 Eleanor Marenzi + 9:00 Frank Cannizzaro +

Friday December 12, 2025 7:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena, and Frances Cresci + 9:00 Serge, Tom, & Stephanie Cincotta +

Saturday December 13, 2025 7:30 Ettorina Cardella & Family + 9:00 Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Thanksgiving Melba & Lucy Solarazano 5:00 The Edward & Eileen Ziomek & Myrtle Lane Families +

Rest in Peace Ida Marina Giotta ‑ Francis Clare

Alan Leung

Particular Items

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Tomorrow the worldwide Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We have Masses at 7:00 & 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Bible Study: Deacon Khoa leads Bible Study every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Come explore the revealed Word of God!

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Thursday is the great Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Masses are at 7:00 & 9:00 AM. Nuestra Señoda de Guadalupe, pray for us!

Salesian Bingo: The next Salesian Community Bingo will be this Thursday, December 11. Doors open at 6;00PM, play starts at 6:30. Call 415-397-3068 or visit salesianclub.org/events for tickets.

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 as we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.

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.

Pious Christmas Legends: St. Nicholas: December 6 is the Feast of St. Nicholas. How did St. Nicholas become “Santa Claus”? Nicholas was a priest, born in Patara, in 280 AD, in what is now Turkey. He became Bishop of the city of Myra. He was well known for his generosity to the poor. Once, a merchant in Myra had a business disaster, leaving his three daughters without dowries. This meant they couldn’t get married, and might be sold into slavery by creditors. Nicholas, the good bishop, heard about this and decided to take action. He sneaked onto the roof of the merchant’s house on three successive nights, dropping a bag of gold down the chimney each night. The astonished father, wondering where the gold was coming from, lay in wait on the third night. He caught St. Nicholas in the act, and embraced him in gratitude. In due course, all three daughters got married. Ever since, children have hung their stockings by the fireplace on Christmas Eve, to make things as easy as possible for St. Nick! The kindly St. Nick is also remembered for punching the arch-heretic Arius in the nose at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D.

Christmas Poinsettias: In a Saints Peter and Paul tradition we are offering Christmas Memorial poinsettias for sale. You can remember a loved one and decorate the Church for Christmas at the same time! People will be taking orders in front of the church on December 7 & 14, or you can email or call the parish office. Price is $20.

Advent Events We will have the Chanted Christmas Novena at 5:00 PM on December 16, 17, 19, 22 & 23. On December 18, at 5:30 PM, we have the school Christmas Pageant. On December 21 the Chinese will present their Christmas Show following the 10:15 AM Mass. On December 24, the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club will lead Christmas Carols around North Beach. Gather at the Club at 9:00 AM. Carols start at 9:30. Confessions are heard every Friday from 7:30-8:30 AM; Saturday from 4:00-5:00 PM, and during business hours at the Rectory.

Salesian Cooperators Christmas Luncheon: The Cooperators will meet in the rectory at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 13, followed by a luncheone at 12:30. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Frank at franklavin@comcast.net, or Anna at hytsih@yahoo.com.

Choose Life! Walk for Life West Coast 2026: Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 22md Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 24, 2026. The day begins with the Walk for Life Mass at 9:30AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore. Saints Peter and Paul will host all-night Eucharistic Adoration for Life the night before the Walk. For more, visit walkforlifewc.com

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.

Looking back: That’s Sr. Sandra and Sr. Barbara leading our youth group to World Youth Day in Denver 1, 1993, where they joined over 750,000 young Catholics in witnessing to the faith, with Pope St. John Paul the Great. Recognize anyone?

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).

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!

PLANNED GIVING: One Charitable Gift, A Legacy of Faith.Consider listing Saints Peter and Paul as beneficiary in your Will (it’s advisable to have one). It preserves the mission and values of the church in its ministry. Call for information: Fr. Tho Bui,415-421-0809 or pastor@salesiansspp.org

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 07 The Second Sunday of Advent Monday 08 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday 09 Advent Weekday, Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Wednesday 10 Advent Weekday, Our Lady of Loreto Thursday 11 Advent Weekday, Damasus I; Pope Friday 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday 13 Lucy; Virgin, Martyr Sunday 14 The Third Sunday of Advent Gaudete (Rejoice!) Sunday

Your gifts of November 29 & 30: $3,171. Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $5,499. Second Collection (Maintenance Fund): $1,255. Thanksgiving: $1,917.

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!