Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19. In the first reading, Peter is arrested and imprisoned. An angel of the Lord wakes Peter from his sleep and leads him out of the prison. Paul writes to Timothy, The time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. In the Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples: Who do you say that I am? Simon Peter says, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus tells Peter that he is the rock upon whom the Church will be built.

San Pietro e Paolo

Pietro, pescatore di Galilea, è chiamato da Gesù a diventare pescatore di uomini; Paolo, il fariseo osservante della legge, diviene per elezione Apostolo della genti. Sulla loro testimonianza trova fondamento la nostra fede. Dalla loro fedeltà nasce lo stimolo a dire “sì” al Signore, che ci chiama donandoci la fede.

聖伯多祿聖保祿節

聖伯多祿和聖保祿二人的個性完全不同，伯多祿是首先明認耶穌是天主的人，他說：「祢是基督,永生天主之子。」他也是耶穌把他的名字西滿改為多祿（磐石），說在這磐石上，建立祂的教會」。他是個漁夫，由耶穌親自召叫加入門徒行列，曾和耶穌朝夕相處了三年之久，熟悉耶穌。可是他也很軟弱，三次背主。

保祿原本是個法利塞經師，熟悉猶太教規，知識豐富，摘善固執，他完全不認識耶穌，曾經以為耶穌和跟隨祂的人都是叛徒，必需趕盡殺絕。可是往大馬士革的路上被天上的光環擊跌下馬，同時有聲音向他「我是你迫害的耶穌。」他因而心靈的眼目大開，認清了真主的美和善。從此赴湯蹈火，受盡艱辛，宣揚基督的神國。

兩位門徒雖然性格不同，但都以一生的精力去宣揚聖教，二人最後都為基督的教會捐軀。伯多祿悔改後變得堅強，不遺餘力地傳揚福音。而保祿本來是個剛烈的人，為了維護自以為真道時不惜殺人，但認清了真主耶穌以後，雖然不改摘善固執的本性，但對人變得溫和謙遜，在《迦拉達書》第六章中，他勸說弟兄要彼此擔待，以柔和的心神去矯正他人。 讓我們祈求二聖的幫助，效法他們的芳表，心中常常想到基督的言行，不單一生明認耶穌是天主、保守信德，也像他們一樣努力去傳揚聖教。在我們生命的最後時刻，能像聖保祿一樣說出：「這場好仗我打完了，信德也保守了…」

From the Pastor’s Desk

Saints Peter and Paul are the two pillars on whom our Lord Jesus built his Church. Peter, was the first to respond to Jesus’ call while he was fishing by the shore of the Sea of Galilee. When Christ called Peter, he was a humble fisherman. He probably never attended school, his education mostly probably was provided by his family and Jewish tradition. Peter had a great love for Jesus, he followed Jesus on the way to Golgotha, but in a moment of weakness he denied Jesus three times. Jesus saw his frailty, but also that he could be strong in a role of leadership. Peter was chosen to be the leader of the apostles and the Church.

When Christ called Paul, he was a Pharisee, well-educated by the learned Gamaliel, and was able to speak more than one language. But before Paul met Jesus, he went after the Christians and persecuted them. And yet, like with Peter, Jesus saw the passion of Paul, who could become his apostle. Paul was chosen to be missionary to the Gentiles.

The feast of these two, very different Apostles of the Church, joined together calls us to grow into a community of Christ's disciples who welcome everyone no matter where we're from or who we are. Both underwent the test of faith. Both experienced a change of heart and conversion and became the apostles of Christ.

In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus asks his disciples two questions: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” and “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus disciples, like other people, knew John the Baptist, the Prophets Elijah and Jeremiah and other prophets. No one knows for sure who Jesus is. Peter quickly responds to Jesus’ second question, “You are the Messiah!” Jesus recognized Peter’s strong faith, comparing his faith to the strength of the stones used in construction of buildings. Jesus recognizes that Peter’s faith is like a rock on which the Church is built. Jesus gives the Apostle the keys and authority of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus commands, “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Mt. 13:19.

We are blessed that our parish was named after the two great saints who had such strong faith and became such great apostles of Christ. May their faith and passion help us to witness the Gospel by what we speak and how we act in our daily life.

Happy Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!

Fr. Tho Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday June 29, 2025 8:45 The Wedding Anniversary of Louis & Enes Greco + and for Joseph & Carmella Greco + 10:15 Kimchen Chan–Lai + 12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Lorenzo Simi + – In Honor of Madonna delle Grazie 5:00 Giuseppe Lucchesi +

Monday June 30, 2025 7:00 Intention Fr. Steve Whelan, SDB 9:00 Thomas Balistreri & Giuseppe Balistreri + – Joseph Rosmini (from his brother) + Tuesday July 1, 2025 7:00 Tom, Serge, & Stephanie Cincotta + 9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Luis San Gabriel, Sr. + - Andres Cannavo +

Wednesday July 2, 2025 7:00 Nicola Sanguinetti + 9:00 La Madonna delle Grazie – Healing Joanne Marie Hodel

Thursday July 3, 2025 7:00 Edward Sabini + 9:00 Birthday of Francesco Germano + – Birthday of Sal Balistreri +

Friday July 4, 2025 7:00 Patrick V. Ross + – Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone 9:00 Birthday of Simoun M. Bugayong +

Saturday July 5, 2025 7:30 Gaetano Alioto + 9:00 Dennis Calvert + 5:00 Louis, Eugenia & Raymond Raggio +

Rest in Peace John C. Ferretti

Particular Items

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Peter and Paul, the patrons of our church. Peter and Paul, pray for us!

Peter’s Pence: Today’s second collection is Peter’s Pence, supporting the good works of the Holy Father all over the world. Please be generous!

Salesian Summer Camps: Summertime at The Club is packed with exciting activities, fun field trips, learning opportunities, and other adventures for rising 4th graders up through high schoolers. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9am until 6pm. AND Camp Grigio: Camp Grigio is the summer day camp option for children who are not yet Club age (so, for ages 3 – 8), and runs from June 9 – August 8. Visit salesianclub.org/club-programs/summer/ to learn more.

Corpus Christi Procession: Last week’s procession was wonderful! We were joined by a number of visiting priests, the Missionaries of Charity, and of course the lay faithful. Here we are preparing to enter the Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi. And thanks to to all who came and helped! Nice pix:

Bible Study with Fr. Vien! Every Thursday Fr. Vien will host weekly Bible Study at 7:00 PM. Come join with others and deepen your understanding of the Word of God!

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 (this Friday) 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.

Going Away Party for Fr. Vien & Br. Ernie: It’s the sad time of Salesian transfers. Our dear Br. Ernie Martinez (a San Francisco native!) will be transferred to San Luis Rey in Laredo, TX, and Fr. Vien Nguyen, who has been such a blessing, will be transferred to St. Luke’s in Stockton, CA. We will have a going-away reception for them both on Sunday, July 20, following the 8:45 AM Mass.

Interested in Becoming Catholic or in completing your Sacraments? The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those who are unbaptized and who wish to join the faith, or those baptized who would like to complete their other Sacraments. Contact Deacon Edward Te at ete@sspeterpaulsf.org

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).

Archbishops Annual Appeal 2025! This year’s assessment is $65,600. So far, 51 parishioners/families have given $42,654, leaving us with a balance of $22,946. If you can, join the 1% club—give 656! But all amounts are greatly needed and appreciated.

Monthly Vocations Holy Hour at St. Mary’s Cathedral: Join us on August 1 from 4:00-5:00 PM.as we pray a monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour at the Cathedral, “our mother church,” for an increase and strengthening of vocations to the priesthood in the Archdiocese. All are welcome to attend these Eucharistic Holy Hours in response to Jesus’ invitation to “ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38).

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!

PLANNED GIVING: One Charitable Gift, A Legacy of Faith. Consider listing Saints Peter and Paul as beneficiary in your Will (it’s advisable to have one). It preserves the mission and values of the church in its ministry. Call for information: Fr. Tho Bui, 415-421-0809 or pastor@salesiansspp.org

OUR JUBILEE YEAR! Our Centennial Celebration and Jubilee Year continues! On November 9-10, 2024 we began the 100 Year Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Remember, though, the Jubilee Celebration is for the whole year— including the indulgence granted to us by the Vatican! Let us take this year to gratefully reflect on the gifts given to us by God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; to honor those who have come before us, and to preserve our faith and our Church for our posterity! Jubilee Plenary Indulgence: The Apostolic Penitentiary in Rome, charged with the granting of indulgences, has designated Saints Peter and Paul Church in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, California as a Vatican recognized site for Plenary Indulgence and has granted a Plenary Indulgence to the faithful who truly repent and are driven by charity under these certain conditions from November 1, 2024 until November 1, 2025. A Plenary Indulgence may also apply, through the faithful’s own sufferings, to the Souls in Purgatory. Pick up a flyer from the tables for more information.

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 29 The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, Martyrs, our Patrons Monday 30 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Tuesday 01 Junipero Serra; Priest Wednesday 02 Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursday 03 Thomas; Apostle Friday 04 Weekday in Ordinary Time Saturday 05 Anthony Zaccaria; Priest, Elizabeth of Portugal Sunday 06 The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your gifts of June 21 & 22: $3,736. Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $4,934.

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!