Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20: 19-31. Saint Luke describes the early Christian community, as they devoted themselves to prayer, the communal life…[and]...the breaking of bread. Peter’s Letter stresses the living hope that believers now have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In John’s Gospel, the resurrected Jesus appears to his disciples, saying, Peace be with you and showing them his wounds. He breathes on them and says, receive the Holy Spirit and grants them authority to forgive sins. Later, he convinces Thomas of the truth of the Resurrection.

Domenica 2A di Pasqua O Della Divina Misericordia

Con fede e amore, eleviamo sentimenti e parole di ringraziamento al Padre per la risurrezione di Gesù, presente in mezzo a noi. Egli ci dona la pace e il perdono dei peccati, frutto della divina misericordia e del dono dello Spirito Santo.

復活期第二主日（救主慈悲主日）

每年這個主日，教會讀着同一的福音，記述兩件事：耶穌站在門徒當中，祝他們平安，賜給他們天主聖神，給他們赦罪的權柄。為了要給多默證明祂真的復活了，要他把手指放在祂的手的釘孔內查看。祂寬恕多默的不信，讚美那些不見而信的人是有福的人，我們屬於這有福的一群。

聖教宗若望保祿二世給這主日一個新的名稱，稱它為救主慈悲主日，教宗方濟更定二千零十六年為慈悲年。兩位教宗都認為天主的慈悲藉赦罪顯示出來。我們都是罪人，常常想做善事卻做出相反的事來，我們需要天主的憐憫和寬恕。告解聖事幫助我們得到天主的慈悲。就像多默，他明白了自己是個罪人，需要耶穌寬恕：說出了：「我主，我的天主！」復活了的耶穌的愛戰勝一切，我們要藉著祂的愛，同樣以慈悲和愛去對待別人。

From the Pastor’s Desk

Pope Francis in his own Words

VATICAN CITY, March 8 (Reuters) - Below are some memorable quotes from Pope Francis, who marks the 10th anniversary of his election as pontiff on March 13. The quotes are arranged according to subjects that have cropped up during his papacy, in chronological order within each theme.

THE ENVIRONMENT

"The Earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth ... The pace of consumption, waste and environmental change has so stretched the planet's capacity that our contemporary lifestyle, unsustainable as it is, can only precipitate catastrophes." From his first papal encyclical, a letter to the church, which was dedicated to the environment and published on June 18, 2015.

"A selfish and boundless thirst for power and material prosperity leads both to the misuse of available natural resources and to the exclusion of the weak and disadvantaged," comments to the United Nations in September 2015

"The ecological crisis and the large-scale destruction of biodiversity can threaten the very existence of the human species." Also to the United Nations in September 2015.

"God gave us a bountiful garden, but we have turned it into a polluted wasteland of debris, desolation and filth ... Climate change is also contributing to the heart-rending refugee crisis. The world’s poor, though least responsible for climate change, are most vulnerable and already suffering its impact," Sept. 1, 2016, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation..

–Fr. Al Mengon, SDB Parochial Vicar

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday April 16, 2023 8:45 Frank & Linda Machi + 10:15 Quan Au + 12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 5:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo +

Monday April 17, 2023 7:00 Andrea Genoveffa + 9:00 Felice, Carmella, Biagio, & Pina Fazio + – Russ Sabini +

Tuesday April 18, 2023 7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti + 9:00 Joseph Maaggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Cynthia Depinski Dedinas +

Wednesday April 19, 2023 7:00 Aurora Piazza + 9:00 Vincenzo Mariannina Torrano + – Tony Salemme +

Thursday April 20, 2023 7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + 9:00 Quenna Maggiora & Fernanda Matteucci + – Irma Ferro +

Friday April 21, 2023 7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti + 9:00 Vincent, Frances, Nathan, John, & Francesca Mazzaferri +

Saturday April 22, 2023 7:30 Birthday of Sophia B. Martin 9:00 John Bonjean + –Dolores Brockenshire + 5:00 Ruth, Guido, & Gig Ghiglieri +

Rest in Peace Durdica Glumac – Hing Fong Lucia Chan Giuliana Marciano ̶ Elena Cava

Particular Items

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday: “How much the world is in need of the mercy of God today! In every continent, from the depths of human suffering, a cry for mercy seems to rise. … In those places where there is less respect for life and human dignity, one needs the merciful love of God, in whose light we see the ineffable value of every single human being. Mercy is needed to ensure that every injustice may find its solution in the splendor of truth. So today, in this Sanctuary, I solemnly wish to entrust the world to Divine Mercy. I do so with the burning desire that the message of God’s merciful love, proclaimed here through Saint Faustina, may reach all the inhabitants of the earth and fill their hearts with hope. … May the binding promise of the Lord Jesus be fulfilled: from here has to come out “the spark that will prepare the world for his final coming.” –Saint Pope John Paul II, Homily in Lagiewniki, Poland, August 17, 2002 .

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.

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.

Visit YOUR Seminary: On Saturday, April 22, St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park is hosting an Open House. For the past 125 years, St. Patrick’s Seminary has been successful in its mission of preparing good men to become Roman Catholic priests. Its expansive park-like grounds, historic chapel, modern classrooms, and extensive library provide an ideal environment for prayer, meditation, and study. We invite you to tour our beautiful campus on Saturday, April 22nd. Bring a picnic and enjoy on our front lawn! Beverages will be provided. Go here to learn more.

Explore the Joy of Scripture with Scott Hahn! On Saturday, April 22, Scott Hahn, one of today’s most respected Biblical scholars will be at St. Dominic’s Church. The day starts with Holy Mass at9:00 AM, followed by presentations by Mr. Hahn.. Visit stpaulcenter.com/sanfrancisco2023/ to register and purchase tickets.

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.

St. Michael Basketball Series! On Sunday, April 23, 2023at 4:00 PM, at St. Junipero Serra High School, the priests and seminarians of the Archdiocese will face off against members of the San Mateo Police Department at the St. Michael’s Basketball Series. Doors open at 3:30 PM Tip off at 4:00 p.m. Visit sfarch.org/st-michael-series/ for tickets. All proceeds go to charity

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).

Second Collection: On April 30 there will be a second collection for the Catholic Home Missions.

Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club Old Timers Mass! Join us May 1 at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the annual Old Timers Mass. Mass will be followed by dinners in the gym (for men) and at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (for ladies) This year’s honorees are Richard Azzolino, recipient of the Fr. Trinchieri Award, and Joselyn Staley, recipient of the Bertha Bedoni Award. Visit salesianclub.org/events/ or call 415-397-3068 for tickets!

Santa Gemma: On Sunday, May 7, 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. More details about the celebration will be forthcoming. Santa Gemma, pray for us!

Corpus Christi Procession: Join us, Sunday, June 11 (Corpus Christi Sunday), following the noon Mass as we honor our Risen Lord and bring him to North Beach in our annual Corpus Christi procession. We will process around Washington Square and the block of the Church. Bring flower petals to scatter and rosaries to pray! Children are especially welcome!

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Our assessment this year is $64,663. So far 32 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $18,743, leaving us with a balance of $45,920. If you, can, join the 1% club—give $647! But ALL Parishioners should give SOMETHING! Help us meet this shared obligation!

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. The Salesians started out by educating the children of the poor and we are not about to stop now, but we need the help of those who have become financially successful. If you’d like to learn more, 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

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 16 Second Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday Monday 17 Easter Weekday Tuesday 18 Easter Weekday Wednesday 19 Easter Weekday Thursday 20 Easter Weekday Friday 21 Easter Weekday, Anselm; Bishop, Doctor Saturday 22 Easter Weekday Sunday 23 Third Sunday of Easter

Your Easter Sunday and Easter appeal gifts will be published in next week’s bulletin.. Our Weekly Goal: $8,670.

Thank You! Your parish needs & appreciated your continue support!