Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20: 1-9. The first reading tells of how Peter, after encountering the risen Lord Jesus and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, is enabled to boldly preach the Gospel message. The second reading reminds us that our lives can be transformed by opening ourselves to the power of the risen Lord Jesus.  The Gospel recounts Mary Magdalene going to the tomb of only to find it empty.

Domenica Di Pasqua 

I cristiani invitati a raggiungere in fretta, come Pietro e Giovanni, il sepolcro di Cristo, trovato vuoto, perché non è più “tra I morti Colui che è vivo.” Il messaggio della Pasqua di Risurrezione è il punto nodale dell’avventura cristiana. Ogni credente deve custodirlo nel proprio cuore, e communicarlo ai fratelli.

復活主日 

四部福音都記載耶穌死亡和復活的事實，雖然叙述根據聖史想突出的要點而各有不同，但有兩件事實是四部福音都記載的：（一）墳墓是空的。 （二）耶穌曾顯現給一些人。 

看到復活的耶穌的人之中有瑪利亞、瑪達肋納、伯多祿、若望，和厄瑪烏二徒、還有號稱狄狄摩的多默。這些人當中，祇有耶穌的愛徒一看見了空的墳墓就相信了主已復活，因為他和耶穌的關係最親密，所以立刻就信了。其他的人都經過耶穌親自對他們說話解釋、一同吃飯擘餅、甚至給他觸摸祂的傷口之後才信的。 

今天我們太科學化了，事事講求證據，要有證據擺在眼前才相信。但有一種知識是不需要證據的，因為我們信。為什麼信？天下間沒有圓滿的答案，信就是信，不需證明，也不需要明白，信德是天主的恩賜，我們沒有和耶穌有形體的接觸，但古往今來千萬人信了而覺得實在，所以我也從這信仰的團體中得到證實。

From the Pastor’s Desk 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

     This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! It is a great joy that our church celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Today’s Gospel of John describes the cornerstone of our Catholic faith, a narrative that moves us from the darkness of Good Friday to the radiant hope of the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Reflecting on this passage, we find profound truths about God's saving action and the role of witness. John, the disciple of Jesus saw the empty tomb and believed. The Gospel of John describes the three characters are Mary Magdalene, Peter and John

     Mary Magdalene’s devotion. Her journey "while it was still dark" is a powerful metaphor for the soul seeking Christ even when hope seems extinguished. Mary Magdalene’s reaction reminds us that God often meets us in our confusion. She did not need to have a perfect understanding of the Resurrection to be the "Apostle to the Apostles"; she only needed her love for Jesus and her willingness to tell others what she saw.

    Then the dynamic between Peter and John at the tomb is one of the most human moments in the Gospel. Peter’s hesitation as we noted, his pause at the threshold might reflect the weight of his recent denial. It adds a layer of mercy to the story even the one who faltered is invited back to the empty tomb.

     Whereas John’s reflection, "He saw and believed." John formulates his thought that faith is not contrary to reason is vital. He reflects on Jesus teaching that he will rise on the third day. The "carefully arranged burial cloths" suggest order and divine intention, not the chaos of a grave robbery of human caused.

    Throughout this Easter season, we are called to continually meditate upon the Scriptures on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The empty tomb is the foundational truth of our faith. Without the Resurrection, Christ's sacrifice would be in vain. It is the cornerstone of our hope and the guarantee of our own future resurrection. Like Mary Magdalene and Jesus’ disciples, we are called to be witnesses to the Resurrection in our own lives. We believe that in the Eucharist, we encounter the risen Christ in a real and profound way. The empty tomb paved the way for this encounter, when we receive the Body and the Blood of Jesus Christ, who conquered death.

     As we celebrate this Easter Sunday, let us remember our catechumens and candidates in our prayers who just received the initial Sacraments at the Easter Vigil as well as embrace the joy and hope that emanates from the empty tomb, proclaiming with our lives, "Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 

Have a blessed Easter! 

Fr. Tho

 
Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              April 5, 2026

7:30     The Sanguinetti Family  +
8:45     GB & Ida De Martini +
10:15  Br. Paul Li-Biu, SDB +
12:00  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Lorenzo Simi + 

Monday             April, 6 2026
7:00     Andriena & Frank Mari +
9:00     Les & Teresa Favrat +– Wendell Gerkin + 

Tuesday            April,7, 2026
7:00     Patrick Louis Ross +
9:00     Biagio & Pina Fazio + – Oscar Tagle + 

Wednesday    April 8, 2026
7:00     Edward & Ernest Sabini +
9:00     Edward DeNicolai + ‑ Elaine Barbieri +                         

Thursday          April 9, 2026
7:00     Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena, & Frances Cresci +
9:00     Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + – Nick Modica +

Friday                 April 10, 2026
7:00     Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
9:00     Dennis Calvert + – Healing Erma Johnson                 

Saturday          April 11, 2026
7:30     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Giuliana Marciano + – Healing for Gregorio Cattoi
5:00     The Edward & Eileen Ziomek & Myrtle Lane Families - James Pufahl, Jr. +

Marriages
Max Mazzawi & Heidi Arcilla 

Rest-in-Peace
Mima Baird – Elaine Barbieri

Particular Items 

Second Collection: Today we will have a second collection to support our Music Ministry. Please be generous! 

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. 

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

52nd Annual Salesian Gala: The Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club proudly invites you to the 52nd Annual Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating community, generosity, and the transformative impact of youth development in San Francisco. The Gala is on April 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the historic Westin St. Francis and this year's honorees are Kevin & Denise Cassin. Visit Salesianclub.org/events for more info and tickets. 

The Archdiocesan Women’s Conference, A Retreat with the Merciful Heart of Jesus, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Speakers will be Fr. Jim McCormack, a priest of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and professor at St. Patrick’s Seminary, and Sister Inga Kvassyova, Vocation Directress and Postulant Directress for the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone will celebrate Mass to conclude the retreat. Flyers are on the tables, or go here.

First Holy Communion: Our Saints Peter and Paul and CCD students, under the direction of Deacon Edward Te, 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. 

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. 

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year, our Archdiocesan Annual Assessment is $74,903. So far 21 families/parishioners have given or pledged $13,521, leaving us with a balance of $61,382. 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!

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 Boday 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! 

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). 

Don Bosco Study Group: To learn more about the Don Bosco Study Group, please contact Frank Lavin at (415.310.8551, or email franklavin@comcast.net). The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 4, at 4:00 PM, via Zoom. 

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.
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              05          Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Monday            06          Monday within the Octave of Easter
Tuesday            07          Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
Wednesday     08          Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
Thursday          09          Thursday within the Octave of Easter
Friday               10          Friday within the Octave of Easter
Saturday           11          Saturday within the Octave of Easter
Sunday              12          Second Sunday of Easter - Sunday of the Divine Mercy

Your gifts of March 28 & 29:  $5,194.
Your gifts of March 21 & 22:  $3,401.
Two Weeks’ Goal:        $17,340.
Shortfall:           $8,835.
For the Poor (3/28 & 29):       $1,443.
Archdiocesan Appeal (3/21 & 22):   $921.

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!