Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26: 14-27, 66 or 27:11-54. Saint Matthew writes of Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem, where some of the very large crowd...cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. Isaiah prophesies of one who will speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Paul writes to the Philippians bout the total self-giving of Christ and his exaltation by the Father. In the Gospel, Matthew gives his account of the last hours of Jesus, including the Passover meal, his betrayal, and his passion, death, and burial.

Domenica Delle Palme 

Vertice della liturgia è la lettura della Passione: è al Vangelo che occorre volgere l’attenzione, piùche alla processione della palme. I ramoscelli d’olivo non sono un talismano contro le disgrazie; ma sono il segno di un popolo che acclama il suo Re e lo riconosce come Signore che salva e che libera. La sua regalità si manifesterà in modo sconcertante sulla Croce. Solo la fede è capace di leggere l’omnipotenza di Dio.

基督苦難主日（聖枝主日） 

今天是聖週的第一天，我們和耶穌一同走上加爾瓦略山的苦路，參與祂的聖死，期盼祂的復活。今天的禮儀從聖枝遊行開始，紀念耶穌榮進耶路撒冷。瑪竇福音26章記述耶穌受難始末，和望教的兄弟姊妹一同進入信仰的核心。 

福音的主題是耶穌是天主鍾愛的聖聽命至死，好使人類的罪惡得以赦免。聖瑪竇記載了猶太人說耶穌的血歸在他們和他們的子孫身上，但我們不應該解讀為耶穌的死是因他們而至。若我們小心默想耶穌受難的章節，我們會發現，我們有時是猶達斯出賣了耶穌後又悔恨，有時是伯多祿否認祂，有時又是貪睡的門徒，在耶穌最傷心憂悶時不安慰祂和祂一同祈禱，有時又是被迫不情不願地幫耶穌負十字架的西滿。有時是大喊釘死祂的群眾。耶穌曾說：「幾時你對你最少的兄弟做的，就是對我做了。」耶穌是為救贖我們整個人類的罪而死的 。沒有什麼可以解釋這種深沉的愛。 

願我們從今天起，做給耶穌揩去臉上的血汗的維羅尼加、給耶穌一口水的無名婦人，站在十字架下的聖若望，向耶穌求恕的右盜，讓我們站在十字下，陪伴聖母，參與她的痛苦 

From the Pastor’s Desk 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

     Today, we celebrate Palm Sunday, the threshold of Holy Week. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus entered Jerusalem to begin His Passion. In a spontaneous outpouring of adoration, the crowds laid down their cloaks and cut branches from the trees. They recognized someone divine, seeing the hope of Israel riding not on a warhorse of earthly might, but on a humble donkey, a symbol of peace. Yet, the irony of this day is profound. Today, we hear the crowds acclaiming Him: "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" By Good Friday, those same voices will shift to a chilling cry: "Crucify him!" 

     In Jerusalem today, pilgrims still gather annually to reenact this entrance. They line the roads, waving olive branches and beating drums, filling the air with joyful sounds as they process toward the city. 

     As we wave our blessed palms today, we join that living history. We echo those ancient cries: "Hosanna to the Son of David!" By lifting these palms, we pledge our allegiance to Christ. We acknowledge Him as our King; the one who speaks words of eternal life and comes to save us. It is a moment of triumph, where we, like the first disciples, proclaim our faith in the Messiah who enters His city in glory. 

     However, the liturgy today holds a stark contrast. As the Gospel begins, the tone shifts dramatically from celebration to sorrow. We turn our ears toward the Passion of our Lord, hearing the heavy narrative of betrayal, denial, unjust accusations, and the agonizing silence of the cross. 

     May these blessed palms be more than just decorations; let them be symbols of our commitment to follow the King who came not to be served, but to serve. They remind us that true glory is found not in earthly power, but in the selfless love that leads to eternal life. 

     As we enter this most holy of weeks, let us pray for the grace to understand the depth of God’s love; a love that led Jesus to the cross. May we find the courage to follow Him, not just with joyful shouts of "Hosanna," but with hearts ready to share in His suffering, so that we may ultimately share in the glory of His Resurrection on the Easter Sunday 

    Let us remember all of our catechumens and candidates as they are preparing to receive the sacraments this Holy Saturday Vigil.  

Have a blessed Holy Week! 

Fr. Tho Bui

Mass Intentions For The Week 

Sunday              March 29, 2026
8:45     Ron McDade +
10:15  For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
12:00  Loriano & Anita Belluomini +
5:00     Joseph Ricco + 

Monday             March 30, 2026
7:00     The DeNicolai Family + – Bernard Poggetti +
9:00     Anniversary of the Death of Lily Libi + – Blanca Holmsten + 

Tuesday            March 31, 2026
7:00     Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00     The Sanguinetti Family + ‑  Randy McCelland + 

Wednesday    April 1, 2026
7:00     Andrea & Genoveffa Sabini +
9:00     Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + ‑ Birthday of Eva Muntean 

SACRED TRIDUUM                   

Holy Thursday             April 2, 2026

7:30 PM             Yolanda & Aladdin Vanni + 

Good Friday                   April 3, 2026
                                 No Masses                    

Holy Saturday              April 4, 2026
8:30 PM             Special Blessings for Martino Maranghi

Rest in Peace
Anna Choi Lo – Mima Baird

Particular Items 

Easter Memorial Lillies: In a beloved Saints Peter and Paul tradition, we will be offering Easter Memorial Lillies for sale. You can remember a loved one and decorate the Church for the Easter Season at the same time. Price is $20 and there will be people in front of the Church the next two weekends taking orders. 

Reconciliation Service MONDAY! Holy Week is upon us and it’s time to GO TO CONFESSION! On Monday, March 30, at 7:00 PM, our priests (joined by priests from the Downtown Deanery) will offer a Lenten Reconciliation service. With so many priests, there will be confessions heard in English, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese, & Vietnamese! Join us, 7PM, and the parking lot will be open.

SACRED TRIDUUM & EASTER

Holy Thursday, April 2
Morning Prayer 8:00 AM; Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 PM.
Church Open until 10:00 PM for Adoration. 

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday), April 3
Morning Prayer 8:00 AM.
Stations of the Cross in Italian at 12:00 PM; Stations in English at 1:30 PM.
The Liturgy of the Passion in English at 2:00 PM; In Cantonese at 6:00 PM. 

Holy Saturday, April 4
Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM; Solemn Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 5
Mass in English at 7:30 & 8:45 AM; Mass in Cantonese/English at 10:15 AM
Mass in Italian/English at 12:00 PM   NO 5:00 PM Mass.

Lenten Opportunities: 

Lenten Disciplines: Abstinence: Everyone 14 years and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. Mass attendance: During Lent, the Church encourages attendance at daily Mass and reception of the Eucharist. Almsgiving: During Lent, the Church encourages generosity to local, national, and worldwide programs of sharing. 

No Baptismal Prep or Bible Study this Week: Because they fall within Holy Week, this month’s Baptismal prep class and this week’s Bible Study will be canceled. 

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 mailto:lharris@sspeterpaulsf.org, or Jessyca Ng at the Pre-K at mailto:jng@sspeterpaulsf.orgto learn more.

Good Friday Collection: On Good Friday we join the Universal Church in a special collection for the Church in the Holy Land. 

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. 

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. 

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 visit sfarch.org/events

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.

 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: This year, our Archdiocesan Annual Assessment is $74,903. So far 20 families/parishioners have given or pledged $13,419, leaving us with a balance of $61,484. 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!  

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 mailto:info@bellaprimarycare.org.  We look forward to caring for your families in a Christ-centered way!

Liturgical Calendar
Sunday               29          Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Monday             30          Monday of Holy Week
Tuesday             31          Tuesday of Holy Week
Wednesday     01          Wednesday of Holy Week
Thursday           02          Holy Thursday
Friday                03          Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Saturday           04          Holy Saturday
Sunday              05          Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Your gifts of March 21 & 22 will be published in next week’s bulletin.
Weekly Goal:  $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!