Acts 2:14, 22-23; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24: 13:35. In the first reading, Peter proclaims to the Jews and all in Jerusalem that Jesus, commended to [them] by God, was also killed by them. But that God raised him up. Peter writes that all have been ransomed by the precious blood of Christ. In the Gospel, two disciples travelled from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing all that had happened. Jesus joined them, but they did not recognize him until they sat for a meal and he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.

 Domenica 3A Di Pasqua 

Il cristiano redento dal sangue di Cristo deve conformarsi alle esigenza della sua nuova vita segnata dal Battesimo. Sulla strada di Emmaus il Signore parla, mentre illustra le Scritture e dona l”Eucaristia. Perché possiamo diventare trasmettitori di speranza.

復活期第三主日 

耶穌復活後顯現給厄瑪烏二徒，由路加聖史詳細佈導。這兩位門徒的想法，也正是當時其他門徒所有的。他們以為耶穌是先知，得天主的特恩，行了各種奇跡異能，他們把祂看作拯救以色列民族的默西亞。但事實擺在眼前，所發生的一切太殘酷了，如今又聽說祂己復活了，他們將信將疑，一點也摸不着頭腦。 

耶穌也沒有讓他們認出自己，為的是聽他們講話，讓他們盡情發表意見，傾訴衷曲，好能慢慢開導他們。給他們解釋默西亞受苦受難，為的是完全應驗先知的預言。先知所預言的默西亞不是征服世界，統治萬民的君王，而是必需經過苦難，以聖死救贖人類。留給後人祂的教訓和榜樣。最後在吃飯時，藉祝福、擘餅，開了他們的眼睛。 

二徒歡天喜地地返回耶路撒冷，大聲喊：「主已復活了，主真復活了！」這是向他們的弟兄保證，也向世代的我們保證。我們的信仰並沒有白廢。 

星期二是聖母月的第一天，希望各位最少在這個月裏每天念玫瑰經，特別恭敬聖母。

From the Pastor’s Desk 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

Seven years ago, I was working as a treasurer at the Salesian Provincial Office in San Francisco. One day, I received news that my father had been rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton. The message was blunt: “He might not make it.” I immediately left the office and drove home to be with him. Although the drive only took an hour and a half, the distance felt much longer. Many things raced through my mind. I remember thinking that if someone could have traveled with me during that trip, they might have helped me remain calm. 

In today’s Gospel from Luke, we hear the story of two disciples of Jesus. They were leaving Jerusalem on their way to Emmaus. During this time of confusion and loss of hope, Jesus appeared in their midst, though they did not recognize him. They explained to him everything that had been happening regarding Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus listened as if he had not heard the news, and then began to share the Scriptures with them, starting with Moses and all the prophets. He intended to reveal how the Scriptures pointed to him, but their eyes and minds were not yet open. 

Jesus met the disciples in the middle of their confusion. He explained the Scriptures so they could see God’s plan throughout salvation history: how God called Abraham to a new land and made a covenant to make him the father of a great nation; how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt; and how God spoke through the prophets, promising a Messiah who would free the people from their sins. Ultimately, Jesus was incarnated on earth to suffer and die for us, rising from the dead so that we might all have eternal life. 

As the day grew dark, the disciples urged Jesus to stay with them. Despite everything he had spoken, they still had not recognized him. He joined them at the table, took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. Immediately, they recognized him in the breaking of the bread, but just as they did, he vanished. Filled with joy, they hurried back to Jerusalem to share the Good News with the other disciples.

As we gather today to celebrate the Eucharist, Christ gives himself to us in the breaking of the bread at Holy Communion. Do we recognize him? Do we believe that Jesus is truly present in this liturgical celebration? Jesus wants to remain with us; he speaks to us through the Scriptures and gives himself to us through his Body and Blood. Like Jesus disciples, we are called to go and share the Good News by living and witnessing the Gospel.  

Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tho

Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              April 19, 2026
8:45     Andrew Liotta +
10:15  Birthday of Katey Lieu-Han Nguyen
12:00  Pietro (birthday), Adele, & Elena Domenici + – Andrea Asciutto +
5:00     Mike Baglin + 

Monday             April 20, 2026
7:00     Louis DeNicolai +
9:00     Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano + – Joseph Nghi Van Bui + 

Tuesday            April 21, 2026
7:00     Angelo Sanguinetti +
9:00     Vincent Liotta + – Maria Nghi Thi Bui + 

Wednesday    April 22, 2026
7:00     Edward & Ernest Sabini +
9:00     John Bonjean + ‑ Hoang Anh Nguyen +                         

Thursday          April 23, 2026
7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00     Birthday of Sophia B. Martin – Jacqueline Nguyen + 

Friday                 April 24, 2026
7:00     Amelia DeNicolai +
9:00     Rose Hill + – Nina Ngoc Nhi Duong +                             

Saturday          April 25, 2026
7:30     The Giurlani Family +
9:00     Anna Ross + ‑ Birthday of Larry Martin
5:00     Emilia Lucchesi + 

Baptisms
Michael Pallas 

Rest-in-Peace
Karen Raccanello – Natasha Ansted
Sicilia & Cassandra Cassidy

Particular Items 

Church Closures: Our sacristan Joseph is taking a well-deserved vacation, so the Church will close at noon on Tuesday and Wednesday for the next two weeks. 

Bible Study! Deacon Khoa leads Bible Study every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Come join us in exploring the word of God!

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 (this Friday) we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass. 

First Holy Communion: Our Saints Peter and Paul and CCD students will celebrate their First Holy Communion on Sunday May 3, at the 10:15 AM Mass. Please keep them in your prayers as they move towards this incredible event—being united with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament for the very first time. 

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 Boys’ and Girls’ Club: Old Times Mass & Dinners: Join us on May 6 at 5:30 PM for the annual Salesian Old Timers Mass. The Mass will be followed by the Women’s Dinner, at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, honoring Frances Emmons, who will receive the Bertha Bedoni Award, and the Men’s Dinner, downstairs in the auditorium, honoring Dave Mana, who will receive the Fr. Trinchieri Award. Join us as we honor these two pillars of the parish. Tickets for the Women’s Dinner are $65; for the Men’s Dinner $70. For more information and tickets, visit salesianclub.org/events or call 415-397-3068. 

Corpus Christi Procession!  Mark your calendars for June 7, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We will have our annual Corpus Christi Procession from Saints Peter and Paul over to our friends at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, on Columbus and Vallejo Streets, following the noon Mass. More details soon! 

Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Join faithful Catholics from around the state and beyond in marking the Jubilee Year of St Francis, from May 29 to June 7. Some pilgrims will visit ALL of the 21 California Missions, but you can also visit as many as you can. Flyers are on the tables, or use the QR code to go right to the website or visit www.caminodecalifornia.org

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year, our Archdiocesan Annual Assessment is $74,903. So far 29 families/parishioners have given or pledged $17,321, leaving us with a balance of $57,582. If you are able, consider joining the 1% club—give $749. If you do that monthly over the next 10 months, it’s $75 a month—just $2.50 a day—less than a cup of coffee! 

Next Week: Catholic Home Missions: Next weekend we will have a second collection to support the Home Missions in the United States. Please be generous.

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. 

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.

Want fun, friends, service and faith? Our Salesian Young Adults invite you to share all of the above as we serve our Church and get to know one another! We have Bible studies, board games, monthly Mass, volunteering, movie nights, excursions and so much more. Events will be posted weekly on the Grapevine, the website for young Bay Area Catholics, and you can learn more here. yag.salesians.sspp@gmail.com

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!

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               19          The Third Sunday of Easter
Monday             20          Easter Weekday
Tuesday             21          Easter Weekday. Anselm; Bishop, Doctor
Wednesday     22          Easter Weekday
Thursday           23          Easter Weekday. George; Martyr, Adalbert; Bishop, Martyr
Friday                24          Easter Weekday, Fidelis of Sigmaringen; Priest, Martyr
Saturday           25          Mark; Evangelist
Sunday              26          The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Your gifts of April 11 & 12:      $3,323.
Weekly Goal:                             $8,670.
Shortfall:           $5,347. 

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!