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 Parishioners,

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. Jesus enters into Jerusalem on a donkey and people spread their cloaks and put out branches on the road and sing out in loud voices, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” A wonderful parade to welcome Jesus, but it will soon turn into the suffering of Christ.

At the beginning of the liturgy today, we act out like people in Jesus’ time, waving the palms and singing, “Hosanna to the Son of God.” It is a joyful celebration as we welcome Jesus into our midst. Our joy becomes sadness when we listen to the passion of Christ. We heard people shout at Jesus “Hosanna,” then later they shout against Jesus, “Crucify him, crucify him.” They want to silence Jesus. They close their eyes and ears, and don’t listen to Jesus. They mock the suffering of Christ. They want to kill God’s Son.

Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem to suffer and be killed? The answer is because Jesus loves us. He wants to experience human suffering and dying. Jesus is full of love and compassion. He is willing to go to the cross for our redemption. As St. Paul wrote, “Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Phi. 2:6-9) The suffering of Christ reminds us that God knows human suffering. When we are suffering, we must remember the suffering that Jesus went through from the garden of Gethsemane to Golgotha. When we are troubled, we come to Jesus and ask for help. He understands us by saying, “Been there, done that.” Jesus responds, “I know how much you are suffering; I understand your pain.” It is our loving God who is full of mercy and compassion. When we are in pain or sin, do we come to God for consolation and forgiveness? Or do we distance ourselves from God or blame God? No matter who we are and what we do, we have the God who understands our human suffering and forgives our sins.

As we anticipate in this Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, let us focus on meditating on the passion of Christ and offer to God all of our human suffering, challenges and struggles in life. May the mercy and love of Christ comfort and forgive us.

Have a blessed holy week!

Fr. Tho Bui, SDB Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday April 2, 2023 8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 10:15 Thanksgiving from Anthony & Anna Lee 12:00 Loriano & Anita Belluomini + –Lorenzo Simi + 5:00 Special Blessings for Martino Maranghi

Monday April 3, 2023 7:00 Patrick Louis Ross + 9:00 Pietro, Adele (birthday), & Elena Domenici + – Maria & Elena +

Tuesday April 4, 2023 7:00 Les & Teresa Favrat + 9:00 Victor, Emily, & Theresa Candia + –Healing Michael Pelissier 12:00 Intentions the Knights of Malta

Wednesday April 5, 2023 7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti + 9:00 Felice & Grazia Spingola and Francisco & Maria Spingola +

SACRED TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday April 6, 2023 7:30 PM Joseph Leo Torre & Family +

Good Friday April 7, 2023 NO MASSES

Holy Saturday April 8, 2023 8:00 PM Peter Domenici & Peter Domenici, III +

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

Rest in Peace John Lindt – Dolores Brockenshire

Particular Items Second Collection: On Good Friday we join Catholics all over the world in taking up a special collection for the Holy Land.

Lenten Opportunities: Lenten Disciplines: We still have 3 more days left in Lent. 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. Finally, Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Eucharistic Adoration & Confession/ Anointing of the Sick: There is of course NO adoration on Good Friday, but 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.

The Salesian Cooperators (the Salesian Lay Ministry) will start regular monthly formation classes for those who have made their Cooperators promise already. The dates, all by Zoom, are: Thursday, 4-27-23 at 7pm, and Thursday, 5-25-23 at 7pm. Visit ‘Events’ on our website for the ZOOM login info.

Who ARE the Salesian Cooperators? Interested in finding out more about our Salesian mission here and around the world? About concrete ways to share in Don Bosco’s Salesian charism and spirituality while growing in your own spirituality? Consider finding out more of what it means to become a Salesian Cooperator, or a dedicated lay Salesian. An introductory meeting will be held at our Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Thursday, March 30 at 4pm (Zoom also available). Contact Frank Lavin for more info (franklavin@comcast.net, 415.310.8551).

Happy Birthday Fr. Armand! The great old Priest turned 103 on Tuesday and he (and we) thank the parishioners for the wonderful outpouring of love and gratitude he received! Have you ever noticed how his hands are always in a mode of blessing?

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, sspeterpaulsf.org/ or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at bsimons@sspeterpaulsf.org to learn more!

Sponsor a Student! Are you able to help a student receive a Catholic education? We are receiving more request for financial aid than ever before. If so, please call Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.

Salesian Young Adults: 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! Visit https://salesiansspp.org/salesian-young-adults

Salesian Community Bingo: The next Salesian Community Bingo will be on April 20. Doors open at 6:00PM, and the fun starts at 6:30! Feel free to bring your own food and beverages. Water and coffee provided. Order tickets at salesianclub.org/events/ or call 415-397-3068. All proceeds benefit the Church, School, and Club.

Handel’s Messiah: On April 22, at 7:00PM, students from the San Francisco Conservatory of music will present Handel’s Messiah in the Church, conducted by Alexander Katsman, and produced and directed by our cantor Phoebe Chee. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $20. The parking lot will be open.

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. So far 27 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $14,482, leaving us with a balance of $50,181. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us meet this shared obligation!

Catholic Medical Care right in our Parish! Bella Health and Wellness offers healthcare in accordance with Catholic principles. They are located at 2000 Van Ness Avenue. “Bella is an answer to my prayers to bring an authentically Catholic woman-centered healthcare clinic to our people in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. I invite your collaboration and support so together we can make something beautiful for God. May God bless and reward you for doing so!”– Archbishop Cordileone. Learn more and support Catholic Healthcare by visiting bellahw.org

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 02 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Monday 03 Monday of Holy Week Tuesday 04 Tuesday of Holy Week Wednesday 05 Wednesday of Holy Week Thursday 06 Holy Thursday Friday 07 Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Saturday 08 Holy Saturday Sunday 09 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Your gifts of March 26: $2,981. Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $5,689. Thank You! Your parish needs &appreciated your continue support!