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Bazaar/Festival
Committee.
Coordinates our annual Columbus Day Fund-Raiser, the
second week of October. Proceeds benefit church and
school. Contact Frances Emmons at femmons@sbcglobal.net
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Chinese Home
Fellowship
The goal of this committee is to bring together
parishioners of SS Peter and Paul Church by promoting
family values and fellowship through Christian teaching
and group activities. 415-433-1107, or visit
Chinese
Home Fellowship Webpage
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Chinese
Apostolate
Offers a variety of activities
with the family in mind; religious, recreational and
liturgical. Mass in Cantonese every Sunday at 10:15.
415-433-1107 or visit
SS.
Peter and Paul's Chinese
Apostolate
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Choirs.
We have Choirs in English, Italian, and Cantonese. The
Choirs provide music during the scheduled Masses, and
alos at weddings and funerals. 415-421-0809.
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Holy Name Society
Devotion to the Holy Name of God by attending weekly Mass
and setting good examples for youth, by praying and
saying the rosary. Group Mass 8:45 A.M. every second
Sunday of each month. 415-421-0809 or email to
stppholyname@sbcglobal.net
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- Italian Catholic
Federation (I.C.F.) Promotes the Catholic religion
to the community, and also works to maintain the
Italian heritage. For more information call
415-421-0809.
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Knights of Columbus. Our
Knights of Columbus are the Dante Council #2563.
Dedicated to faith, good works, and the suppport of the
Church. The Knights get together on the second Tuesday of
each month at 12:00PM at Ceaser's Restaraunt. Call Vito
Corcia at 415-564-4449.
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- Lectors/Eucharistic
Ministers
Our Ministry is to proclaim the Word of God and
distribute Holy Communion at Mass and to the
homebound, senior citizens, etc. Must attend training
program. For more info, call 415-421-0809.
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Liturgy Committee
A workshop for members, Liturgical Ministers and
interested parishioners seeking to deepen their
appreciation of the role of worship.
415-421-0809.
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Madonna Adolorata
Society
A religious, charitable group that honors the Blessed
Mother under the title of "Sorrowful Mother".
Membership is open to all who are voted in by the
membership at large. 415-421-0809.
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Madonna della Guardia
Anyone wishing to join this society, "The Lady of the
Guardian," is welcome. 415-421-0809.
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Madonna del Lume
Italian women from the town of Porticello, Italy, who
wish to become members in honoring the "Mother of
Light" are welcome. Feastday: October 2, 2005. Mass
at Fisherman's Wharf: Saturday, October 1, 2005.
415-421-0809. (right:
Madonna del Lume Float)
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Ottantenni
Specifically designed for parishioners 75 +. A free
annual luncheon is given in their honor.
415-421-0809.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Since the closing of nearby Our Lady of Guadalupe church,
we extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to
become a member of the "Guadalupenas," who
perpetuate devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
415-421-0809.
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Parish Council
Consists of Leaders/Presidents of our committees and
organizations, school representatives, and lay
parishioners selected by the Pastor to discuss and work
together in achieving goals benefiting our church and
school. 415-421-0809.
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RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults)
Weekly sessions are held for those adults who are
interested in the teachings of the Catholic Church and
celebrating the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist,
Confirmation or making a profession of faith and
celebrating the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
For further information call Janet Ross at 415-771-9130
or email to:
janet.ross@gatx.com
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Saint Vincent de Paul
Society
Catholic men and women working to help the suffering or
deprived by serving the hungry, lonely, homeless,
battered, and elderly. Meetings every third Tuesday of
the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. 415-421-0809
or email to:
SVdepaul2003@yahoo.com
Click
here
for a sample of what our SVdP Society does.
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The Young Adults
on their January, 2005 retreat.
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Salesian Chinese Young Adult
Fellowship
Our goal is to connect Chinese
young adults through social, spiritual and service events
so as to strengthen their faith and encourage active
participation in church. Some of our activities are
monthly fellowship, youth mass, sports day, annual
retreat, annual picnic and small group faith sharing. For
more information, please click
here for their
website
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Salesian Boys/Girls Club
The Salesian Boys Club was established in 1918 by Fr.
Oreste Trinchieri to administer to the needs of the youth
of North Beach and now has expanded to serve children
from all over the city. Parishioners who wish to get
involved may do so through coaching, tutoring,
volunteering special services, etc. 415-397-3068 or
www.salesianclub.org
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Salesian Cooperators
Founded by Don Bosco himself, the Cooperators are an
association of Christians living in the world according
to the Chrism of Don Bosco. A type of "third order,"
the Cooperators also work on keeping the church
beautiful, and helping with any and all sorts of parish
functions. The Cooperators always help when needed. Call
Lourice Biondi at 415-421-0809.
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Seniors Program
The Seniors meet every Tuesday. afternoon in the Parish
Center, for Bingo, movies, food, and conversation. Dues
$8.00 per year. 415-421-0809.
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- Ushers/Greeters
These ladies and gentlemen welcome people at the
back of the Church before services begin, to seat them
when necessary, and to be available to take up the
collection. 415-421-0809
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Sr. Rachel Crotti
and friend!
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VIDES West USA
Vides USA is a Salesian lay
volunteer organization that is dedicated to the promotion
and education of socially at-risk youth and women
worldwide. VIDES USA provides service opportunities that
build leadership skills among American volunteers by
emphasizing the value of solidarity and the respect of
the human person, striving for social justice, sharing
oneself freely, and incorporating Christian spirituality
into the rhythm of everyday living. The volunteers become
members of a worldwide Salesian family, joining efforts
to be transformational leaders in society by meeting the
needs of others through education, empowering those they
serve to effect positive societal change For more
information about VIDES volunteer opportunities, contact
Sr. Rachel Crotti, FMA, at 415-433-1588, or email to
VidesWUSA@prodigy.net
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Young Adults / Just
Adults
We have two adults groups for people from ages 20s to 40+
interested in being connected to the Church by expressing
faith in practical and modern ways. The "Just Adults"
group (people in their 40s), and our newly formed
"Young Adults" (people in their 20s and 30s).
These groups have socials and meet for Bible Study on the
fourth Tuesday of every month in the Parish Center.
Outreach and mentoring opportunities are available and
encouraged. Just Adults & Young Adults
also help in activities with the club and school
youth.
For "Just Adults" email to: renzalazzari@hotmail.com
For "Young Adults" email
to:
gibbons@stspeterpaul.san-francisco.ca.us
For the "Young Adults" webpage,
click
here.
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Young Men's Institute
(YMI)
Young men who join together to share their spiritual
beliefs and values, through prayer, rosary, masses, and
picnics; sports of your choice. Membership dues average
$3.00 per month with benefits. 415-421-0809.
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