Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14: 15-21. In the first reading, Philip proclaims the Gospel in Samaria and many people are cured. Peter and John follow and lay hands on the newly baptized there, and they received the Holy Spirit. In the second reading, Peter encourages the community to always be ready to give reason for their hope, and be willing to suffer for doing good. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that those who love him will follow his commandments.

Domenica 6A di Pasqua 

Il credente manifesta le sue religiose certezze con convinzione, rispetto e indiscussa bontà. La fede è suscitata dall’incontro di due amori: quello di Gesù per noi e quello dell’apostolo, il quale, riconoscendo che Dio è padre di tutti, si rende disponsibile all’annuncio. 

復活期第六主日 

今天耶穌又一再安慰門徒，不要為祂要離開而憂悶難過，說祂到父那裏為他們預備地方。並且說天父要賜給他們一位護慰者，祂將要永達與他們同在。這護慰者就是天主聖神。祂要保護、安慰、指導他們。這護慰者也是教會和一切信徒的護慰者。雖然耶穌在世時也保護安慰他們，但祇是短短的三年，而聖父所派遣的護慰者將要永遠和門徒、也與我們同在。耶穌死後，世界再見不到祂，但他們仍可以信德的神目，時常看到祂和祂派遣的聖神，我們也同樣得到這恩典。這是很重要的，天主永遠和我們在一起，可惜我們常常不理會祂，不邀請祂參與我們的生活，若在日常生活中時時記得祂，每做一件事，下一個決定都問問祂：「這是不是祢喜歡我這樣做的？我這樣做合祢心意嗎？」一定百魔不侵，百毒一不入，無往而不利。 

五月二十四日是聖母進教之佑節，聖母是我們的慈母，不要忘記向她請安，用愛她的聖子耶穌來表示孝愛她，每天送她一串玫瑰經做的花環，將會使她特別高興，這是我們做神子的責任。

From the Pastor’s Desk 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

When an elderly person knows that his or her death is near, he or she often calls the children together to offer a final piece of advice: "When I am no longer with you, you must care for and love one another." Similarly, Jesus knew he was soon to ascend into heaven, so he advises his disciples to love one another, to keep his commandments. Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit to guide them with love and peace. 

As the Easter season comes closer to the end, today’s Gospel of St. John tells us how Jesus reminds his disciples to keep his word by loving one another. Jesus gives them his commandments and promises that he will return. He assures them that God the Father will send the Holy Spirit to guide and help them and us to continue sharing his love and proclaiming his teachings. 

Jesus commands us to love God and our neighbors. While we may think this is a difficult task, it is possible. Jesus loved us by sacrificing His life for us, and so he urges us to love and even sacrifice our lives for one another. For example, Saint Maximilian Kolbe sacrificed his life for a fellow prisoner. In July 1941, prison guards discovered that a prisoner had escaped. To punish the group, they decided to kill ten other prisoners. Hundreds of prisoners lined up in fear, trembling and silent. When one man cried out, “My wife and children!” a skinny man stepped forward from the crowd and requested to die in his place. Our broken world needs more heroes willing to sacrifice themselves to bring about peace. 

Every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, we are reminded of the peace Jesus gave his disciples the same peace we share with one another. During the Communion Rite, the priest says, “Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever.” The priest continues, “The peace of the Lord be with you always.” We respond, “And with your spirit,” Then we exchange the sign of peace to one another by bowing, hugging, or shaking hands. 

True peace must start within our hearts. Jesus warns us not to let our hearts be troubled. If we do not have peace within ourselves, how can we share it with others? May the love and peace of the Risen Christ remain with us and the world always, so that we may live in harmony and witness to our Christian faith.  

Let us remember to pray for all of our grandmothers, mothers and spiritual mothers as we celebrate Mother’s Day today.

Happy Mother’s Day! 

Fr. Tho

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday              May 10, 2026
8:45     Clemetina Bresolin, Erminia & Maria Santa Lucia, & Pia Ortesi +
10:15  In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Kwan V

12:00  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Annunciata Bacchetti +
5:00     Rose Crivello + – Gilda Barsotti + 

Monday             May 11, 2026
7:00     Ilva Baccetti, Giuseppina Laurent, & Norma Frizza +
9:00     Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III + –  Birthday of Solomon M. Bugayong + 

Tuesday            May 12, 2026
7:00     Anniversary of the Death of Fortunato D’Ascoli +
9:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family + – Maria Nghi Thi Bui + 

Wednesday    May 13, 2026
7:00     Ettorina Cardella & Family + ‑ Dr. Bocci +
9:00     St. Mary Mazzarello & All Deceased Salesian Sisters + – Sarah Poovey +

Thursday          May 14, 2026
7:00     Edward & Ernest Sabini + – Birthday of Ana & Birthday of Jacqui
9:00     Edward DeNicolai + – Nina Ngoc Nhi Duong + 

Friday                 May 15, 2026
7:00     Ettorina Cardella & Family +
9:00     Victor, Emily, & Theresa Candia + – Elaine Barbieri +                          

Saturday          May 16, 2026
7:30     George DeMartini +
9:00     Maria Arioto-Cresci & Frank Cresci + ‑ Elaine Barbieri +
5:00     Enes & Carmella Greco & Irene Zamzi +

Rest-in-Peace
Tom Passanisi 

Particular Items 

Second Collection: Today’s second collection is for Catholic Charities. 

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

The Ascension of the Lord: Thursday is the Solemnity of the Ascension, but in our diocese, it is moved to the closest Sunday, so we will celebrate next Sunday. 

St. Augustine on the meaning of the Ascension: “Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the things that are above, not the things that are on earth. For just as he remained with us even after his ascension, so we too are already in heaven with him, even though what is promised us has not yet been fulfilled in our bodies.” 

NEXT SATURDAY! SALESIAN YOUNG ADULTS GAME NIGHT AT 6:00 PM!

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

Santa Gemma: On May 17 at the 12:00 noon Italian Mass, we will celebrate the feast of Santa Gemma, dear to the hearts of Italians and the Lucchesi worldwide. A luncheon at the Italian Athletic Club will follow. Reservation flyers are on the tables. 

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year, our Archdiocesan Annual Assessment is $74,903. So far 29 families/parishioners have given or pledged $17,326, leaving us with a balance of $57,577. 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!  

Organ Concert May 18! On May 18 a number of musicians from the American Guild of Organists will present a concert of Sacred & Classical music in the Church at 7:00 PM. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. The parking lot will be open. 

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! 

 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.  

IMPORTANT: REQUIREMENTS FOR GODPARENTS: Basic knowledge of the Faith has fallen off so badly in this country that we often have to surprise and disappoint people (often longtime members of the parish) when we tell them that they do NOT meet the qualifications to serve as a Godparent. So we take this opportunity to teach. For instance, how many reading this know that if you do not attend Mass every Sunday (obvious health/travel exceptions) you are not qualified to serve as a Godparent? Or if you are a Catholic who is married civilly, but not married in the Church, you are not qualified to serve as a Godparent? Of course every Catholic is required to go to Mass every Sunday and  on Holy Days of Obligation, and we should all be doing it. And for those Catholics married civilly, we invite you to sacramentalize your marriage through the convalidation process. Call the parish office for more information.

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). 

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.

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               10          The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Monday              11          Easter Weekday
Tuesday             12          Nereus & Achilleus; Martyrs. Pancras; Martyr
Wednesday     13          Our Lady of Fatima, Mary Mazzarello
Thursday           14          Matthias; Apostle. Ascension (celebrated on Sunday, May 17)
Friday                15          Isidore the Farmer
Saturday            16          Easter Weekday
Sunday               17          The Ascension of the Lord 

Your gifts of May 2 & 3:             $3,248.
Weekly Goal:                                $8,670.
Shortfall:                                        $5,422. 

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!