Isaiah 43:16–21: Ps 126 “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy”; Philippians 3:8; John 8:1–11.“I am doing something new!” the LORD says to Isaiah as he and the exiles return to the holy land, pointing out that mercy and salvation were not onetime gifts to the Chosen People, but were being given right now, transforming them and the world. Paul testifies to his transformation, leaving everything behind to pursue perfect union with Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus forgives the adulterous woman, giving life when she faced certain death. Listening to today’s readings, let us thank God for the mercy and salvation we have been given.

Domenica 5A Di Quaresima

Isaia è il profeta della gioia, perché annuncia la fedelità di Dio. San paolo invita a guardare Gesù che ci libera dai peccati. I cristiani, preparandosi alla Rasqua, annunciano che il Signore sta predisponendo i tempi nuovi.

四旬期第五主日

今天福音記載一個我們熟悉的故事，展示出人類的劣根性。法學士和法利賽人不懷好意地帶來一個犯姦淫的婦人，要耶穌定罪。他們一方面要給耶穌一個進退兩難的抉擇，好能誣告祂 ； 一方面又要處死那位犯罪的婦人。

耶穌並沒有被他們難倒，祂做了一件出人意表的 、當時法律上從不曾做過的事，祂沒有宣判，祇靜靜地用指頭在地上寫一些字。這時原告和被告都急切等待宣判，祂祇簡單地說：「你們中誰沒有罪的，先向她投石罷！」大家都是罪人，誰也不能判斷誰，祇好離去了。唯獨吾主耶穌是無罪的，祇有祂才有權定罪。然而，祂對罪婦說：「我也不定你的罪……從今以後，不要再犯罪了！」耶穌要的是一顆悔罪的心。

我們在《宗徒大事錄》中，讀到聖保祿宗徒皈化的事實，他原本是個殺害基督徒的人，因耶穌的召叫而悔改，把自己祖傳的信仰、習慣、和生活完全放棄了，把它們「當作廢物，為賺得基督」（斐理伯書三：8 ）他這種決心向善的行動，出於勇德，就像孟子所說的「雖千萬人，吾往矣」，這就是說，如果我知道一件事是正確的、良善的事，合乎天主誡命的、雖然千萬人阻止我反對我，雖然要放一切，我都要做。有什麼比歸向天主更正確、更好、更重要呢？

From the Pastor's Desk:

Achieving Peace

There are two ways we can work to achieve peace.

One way is to eliminate all who disturb our peace – send them away, distance ourselves from, silence, restrain, sanction them. Once we are far from all we don’t want to see or hear, we believe we shall find peace.

However, if we keep eliminating people, we shall soon find ourselves alone and abandoned because, there no one we shall not eventually eliminate, since no one will NEVER NOT disappoint us. No one will always live up to our expectations.

Moreover, because we too, are imperfect, one day we shall find ourselves ousted, abandoned and eliminated by those who will believe they’ll find peace when we are no longer around.

I doubt we will enjoy true peace when we’re finally all alone, knowing that we have been rejected by those we have rejected in the first place.

The other way to peace is to befriend those who, we believe, disturb our peace. Once we’ve learned to accept our differences and imperfections, to respect each other and receive the good each person brings to us and the community then we shall enjoy peaceful and meaningful relationships with each other. This does not mean reconciling with what’s wrong and evil. What’s evil and sinful ought to be weeded out. However, sincere respect for individuals will know how to deal effectively with wrongdoing and evil.

The leaders of God’s People never really liked Jesus. For them, he was disturbing their peace. They looked for ways to get rid of him rather than make peace with him. In today’s Gospel we see how the leaders of God’s people believe they will get rid of Jesus along with a woman who, in their opinion, is harmful to the community.

Jesus shows them how reconciliation and respect will gain peace. Getting rid of the sinner will not bring peace in Jesus’ book but respecting the sinner and getting rid of sin will. He’s invited the leaders of God’s people to do that, by declaring “The one among you who is without sin may cast the first stone,” and by telling the woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.”

Following the Lord Jesus, let us then work for peace through respect and reconciliation.

–Fr. Ramon Zarate, SDB

Parochial Vicar

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday April 3, 2022

8:45 Luigi Marciano +

10:15 Joseph Paul Wang +

12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

Angela Sampiere +

5:00 Pietro, Adele, & Elena Domenici +

Monday April 4, 2022

7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti + – Jorge Teñodo +

9:00 Maria Fanzago + – Robert Grant +

Tuesday April 5, 2022

7:00 Les & Teresa Favrat +

9:00 Felice & Grazia Spingola, Francisco & Maria Spingola + – Vincent Rincon de Rojas +

Wednesday April 6, 2022

7:00 Pearl Neri V – Isidora Medina Teñodo +

9:00 Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +

Thursday April 7, 2022

7:00 Andrea Genoveffa +

9:00 Vincenzo & Mariannina Torrano & Family +

Friday April 8, 2022

7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti +

9:00 Mary & Joseph Lavin + – Arnulfo Ollano +

Saturday April 9, 2022

7:30 Dennis Calvert +

9:00 Vicor, Emily, & Theresa Candia +

5:00 Pietro, Giuseppa, & Vito Curreri & Gig Ghiglieri +

WEEKLY INTENTIONS

For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions.

In Honor of the Infant of Prague

Baptism

Noelle Bernier – Charlotte Ceria Gavin Moran White – Celine Loretto Faye

Particular Items

Adoration and Confession: We have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 7-8PM. During Lent there will be priest in the confessional for Reconciliation.

Stations of the Cross: Friday, April 8, at 7:00PM, the Chinese Apostolate hosts Stations of the Cross via Zoom. Here is the login info: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86064241567?pwd=U2o0L2JxZ1o3b0k3L3Boc00zUFNnQT09 Meeting ID: 882 7259 3616 Passcode: 683448

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign! Join in in peacefully praying for the end to abortion in San Francisco! The 40 Days for Life campaign runs through April 10 at the Planned Parenthood business at 1522 Bush Street. You may sign up for vigil hours on the website www.40daysforlife.com/sanfrancisco.

Lenten Penance Service: There will be a Lenten Penance Service with individual confession in English, Spanish, Italian, & Vietnamese on Monday, April 11 at 7PM.

Easter Memorial Lilies & Hydrangeas: In our Saints Peter and Paul tradition we are offering memorial Easter lilies for sale. You can remember a loved one and decorate the Church for Easter at the same time! Cost is $20. Please call 415-421-0809.

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year’s assessment is $29, 415. The AAA supports many important and necessary functions throughout the Archdiocese. Last year, out of our whole parish, only 77 people donated. We should do better! Consider giving 1% of the total amount—less than one dollar a day!

Church Flowers: Would you like to sponsor a weekend of fresh flowers for your Church? Help beautify the Church. Call 415-421-0809.

Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School Accepting Applications: Our K-8 Salesian school is accepting applications for this year and next. Please email Dr. Lisa Harris at lharris@sspeterpaulsf.org, and visit sspeterpaulsf.org/ to learn more.

Liturgical Calendar

Sunday 03 Fifth Sunday of Lent

Monday 04 Isidore; Bishop, Doctor

Tuesday 05 Vincent Ferrer; Priest

Wednesday 06 Lenten Weekday

Thursday 07 John Baptist de la Salle; Priest

Fri-Sat 08-09 Lenten Weekdays

Sunday 10 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Your gifts of March 19/20: $2,814.

Weekly Goal: $8,670.

Shortfall taken from savings: $5,856.

Thank you! We appreciate your support!