Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30. Zechariah tells Jerusalem to rejoice, for their king shall come to them “...riding...on a colt, proclaiming a message of peace to the nations. Saint Paul instructs the Romans that whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. In the Gospel, Jesus gives praise to the Father for what he has revealed to the little ones.

Domenica 14A Del Tempo Ordinario 

Il profeta Zaccaria (IV sec a.C.) invita a gioire. San Paolo, definisce carne ciò che spinge verso scelte che allontanano da Dio, e spirito ciò che conduce al Signore. A chi è”piccolo,” il Padre rivela i misteri di Dio: la condizione nuova per incontrare il Signore è l’umiltà.

常年期第十四主日 

耶穌說：「除了父外，沒有人認識子；除了子和所願意啟示的，沒有人認識父。」這番話清楚地表明耶穌的天主性。而祇有貧苦的、弱小的懷着赤子之心的人才能認識祂，心高氣傲，自命不凡的人不肯承認祂。今天許多人認為天堂、永生都是是荒謬的，他們心中沒有天主，因此他們的生活是空虛的，沒有任何東西可以填滿的。 

耶穌用這段話一方面要引導人作天國的子民，另一方面，祂降生為人，與人同行，祂當然了解我們，想到那貧苦的、或有病的、傷心的、對未來失去信心，覺得迷惘空虛不知所措的，被生活、被環境壓得透不過氣的、因罪惡而受良心責備，他們的身心都找不到安息。祂希望幫助我們，祂說：「你們所有疲憊和背負重擔的人，到我這裏來吧，我將使你們安息。」讓我們走向祂，求祂教我們認識真理，懂得體驗生活真正的意思，這樣我們就得到安息了。

From the Pastor’s Desk  

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

This weekend our nation celebrated its 250th anniversary. We give thanks to the Lord for the past, and for the future growth of this country, America. Recall that in school, we recite the United States Pledge of Allegiance: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." It is a blessing that our nation entrusts itself to God for guidance, justice, and help with the difficulties and challenges we have faced over the last two and a half centuries. 

Today’s Gospel message reminds us that Jesus invites everyone to entrust and share with Him, just as He shares with us: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Matthew 11: 25-30) 

Jesus treats us as a friend and spiritual guide. When we are discouraged and troubled, it is a grace to have a reliable friend like Jesus to turn to and pour our hearts out to. For instance, when we go to confession, we honestly beg the God of mercy and love to forgive all of our sins. I hope you have a good friend whom you can turn to for comfort; someone who listens to your problems and accompanies you as you resolve them. What kind of friend would that be? Someone who listens, someone gentle, and someone who always has time for you. Jesus offers Himself to us today as exactly that kind of understanding, gentle, and humble friend, who gives us peace and accompanies us to share the burdens of our daily lives. 

Let us not hesitate to encounter Jesus through the Eucharist and Holy Communion. Let us ask Him to help us overcome every burden.  

May God bless America. Happy 4th of July!  

Fr. Tho Bui 

Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              July 5, 2026
8:45     For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Gaetano Alioto +
10:15  Paul Tan +
12:00  Loriano & Anita Belluomini + –
5:00     Louis, Eugenia, & Raymond Raggio + –  Mr. Virgilio Abanilla + 

Monday             July 6, 2026
7:00     Nicola Sanguinetti +
9:00     Dennis Calvert  + – Eric Bigone  + 

Tuesday            July 7, 2026
7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family  +
9:00     Nina Ngoc Nhi Duong + – Giacinto Russo +

Wednesday    July 8, 2026
7:00     Edward DeNicolai +
9:00     Eric Bigone + ‑ James Antonini +                       

Thursday          July 9, 2026
7:00     Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00     Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppa, Lena, & Frances Cresci + 

Friday                 July 10, 2026
7:00     Edward Sabini +
9:00     Maria Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Pat Barsocchini +                   

Saturday          July 11, 2026
7:30     The Giurlani Family +
9:00     Margaret Cresci +
5:00     MariaCarmela & Paola & the Maria & Giuseppe DeMartini Families +

Marriages
Kevin Navarette & Jessly Chicas 

Rest in Peace
James (Jimmy) Piccetti -James Harold Antonini Sr.
The Victims of the Venezuelan Earthquake

Particular Items 

Bible Study on Vacation: Thursday night Bible Study with Deacon Khoa will resume in September. 

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. 

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. 

Attention Parents! Summer Camp Grigio! Camp Grigio (June 15-August 7) is the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club’s summer day camp option for children ages 3–8. This program gives younger children a fun and age-appropriate summer experience connected to the Salesian community. Questions about Camp Grigio can be directed to Jessyca at jessyca@salesianclub.org. 

Salesian Religious Vocation: St. John Bosco began his ministry to youth in 1841. Today the Salesians continue that ministry for young people in schools, parishes, and youth centers (Salesian Oratories) throughout the world.  Are you thinking of a religious vocation? To talk to a Vocation Director or for more information, please contact us:

 Salesian Sisters: Sr. Sydney Moss, FMA - Vocations Coordinator, (210) 317-1341.vocations@salesiansisterswest.org

Salesian Brothers and Priests: Vocations Office, (562) 925-2250, vocations @salesiansf.org.

"Lord send us, to be signs and bearers of YOUR LOVE for the young!"

 July, the Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus

Holy Mother Church gives each month a liturgical significance. In the month of July the church asks us to foster our devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. This devotion began at the foot of the cross with the Blessed Mother and continued throughout the early church into the current day. 

The devotion is actually quite ancient…The early fathers and saints of the church spoke often of the power of the blood of Our Lord. St Peter refers to the “precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Pet 1:19) as our redemption from sin. In 96 AD, St Pope Clement advised everyone to “fix our thoughts on the blood of Christ; and reflect how precious that blood is in God’s eyes, inasmuch as its outpouring for our salvation has opened the grace of repentance to all mankind.”  

Medieval saints were also devoted to the Precious Blood, like St Catherine of Siena (+1380). She understood the power it possesses and would pray for the conversion of sinners and liberation of the poor souls in purgatory, just as Our Lord has asked of us many times.  

It’s not a thing of the past—contemporary popes have also loved this devotion...St. Pope John XXIII desired that “Christians meditate on it more fervently” and “savor its fruits more frequently in sacramental communion.” St Pope John Paull II encouraged us to “be witnesses of that communion which Christ brought about through the gift of his blood.” [and] as recently as 2018 Pope Francis encouraged the devotion since the “blood of Christ is the fount of salvation for the world.” 

“For Don Bosco, the Most Precious Blood is the price of redemption, the source of forgiveness, the heart of the Mass, the foundation of Confession and the profound motive of his educational passion. Every young person is infinitely valuable because they have been redeemed by the Blood of Christ. In this light, the “Da mihi animas” also takes on an even stronger meaning: saving souls means cooperating in the redemptive work of Jesus, who gave his all, down to the last drop of blood, to lead man back to God.” -Salesian Bulletin Online

Salesian Young Adult group! THE YAG has Bible study, board games, monthly Mass, volunteering,, excursions and so much more. Events will be posted weekly on the Grapevine, the website for young Bay Area Catholics, and you can always 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).

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 38 families/parishioners have given or pledged $35,620, leaving us with a balance of $39,283. 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!

Catholic Primary Medical Care right in our Parish! Looking for a new primary care provider? Bella Primary Care offers healthcare in accordance with Catholic principles. They are located at 2000 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 304, in San Francisco. Now scheduling appointments for:
Adolescents: School and sports physicals for ages 12 to 18 years
Women and Men: Comprehensive annual exams & preventative care, diagnosis and treatment
Women's Health: Gynecology, 24-Week Prenatal Program including pregnancy verification, initial ultrasound and blood work.
Fertility: Fertility Optimization Program 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! Support Bella’s mission at www.bellaprimarycare.org

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday              05          The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday            06          Maria Goretti; Virgin, Martyr
Tuesday            07          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday     08          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday          09          Augustine Zhao Rong; Priest, and Companions; Martyrs
Friday                10          Weekday in Ordinary Time
Saturday           11          Benedict; Abbot
Sunday              12          The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Your gifts of the past two weeks will be published in next week’s bulletin. Our weekly goal is $8,670. 

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!