Acts 2:14, 22-23; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24: 13:35. In the first reading, Peter proclaims to the Jews and all in Jerusalem that Jesus, commended to [them] by God, was also killed by them. But that God raised him up. Peter writes that all have been ransomed by the precious blood of Christ. In the Gospel, two disciples travelled from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing all that had happened. Jesus joined them, but they did not recognize him until they sat for a meal and he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.

Domenica 3A Di Pasqua

Il cristiano redento dal sangue di Cristo deve conformarsi alle esigenza della sua nuova vita segnata dal Battesimo. Sulla strada di Emmaus il Signore parla, mentre illustra le Scritture e dona l”Eucaristia. Perché possiamo diventare trasmettitori di speranza.

復活期第三主日

耶穌復活後顯現給厄瑪烏二徒，由路加聖史詳細佈導。這兩位門徒的想法，也正是當時其他門徒所有的。他們以為耶穌是先知，得天主的特恩，行了各種奇跡異能，他們把祂看作拯救以色列民族的默西亞。但事實擺在眼前，所發生的一切太殘酷了，如今又聽說祂己復活了，他們將信將疑，一點也摸不着頭腦。 耶穌也沒有讓他們認出自己，為的是聽他們講話，讓他們盡情發表意見，傾訴衷曲，好能慢慢開導他們。給他們解釋默西亞受苦受難，為的是完全應驗先知的預言。先知所預言的默西亞不是征服世界，統治萬民的君王，而是必需經過苦難，以聖死救贖人類。留給後人祂的教訓和榜樣。最後在吃飯時，藉祝福、擘餅，開了他們的眼睛。

二徒歡天喜地地返回耶路撒冷，大聲喊：「主已復活了，主真復活了！」這是向他們的弟兄保證，也向世代的我們保證。我們的信仰並沒有白廢。

星期二是聖母月的第一天，希望各位最少在這個月裏每天念玫瑰經，特別恭敬聖母。

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I recall that during the COVID 19, Pope Francis, alone in St. Peter Basilica Square, offered prayers for the whole world to ask God for healing. We moved through a period of darkness throughout the pandemic. Churches were closed and people sheltered in place. We were scared of contracting the virus and perhaps we feared that we would die. In fact, many of us died. We felt uncertain what our future would be. It was an encounter with darkness in our lives. Jesus’ disciples also encountered darkness in their lives. They were confused and lost because they knew that Jesus was arrested, was crucified and died. Their hope disappeared after the death of Jesus. They felt lonely, frustrated and decided to give up their careers as followers of Jesus. But Jesus never left them alone.

Jesus let them experience their lives without His presence. As we hear in today’s Gospel, Luke describes two disciples of Jesus returning to Emmaus, their hometown. Perhaps they plan to return to their previous jobs. Jesus appears in their midst, converses, explains the Scriptures and gives them courage. They did not recognize Jesus until the breaking of the bread. They blamed themselves for not recognizing Jesus, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” Lk. 24: 13-35. Do we sometimes, like Jesus’ disciples, close our minds and hearts, not recognizing Jesus when we are in trouble, frustrated or lonely? In fact, God sends someone such as a priest or chaplain, doctor, friend, or stranger to be at our side to pray and heal us when we are in trouble or sickness. I hope that we recognize the presence of others as the sign of God’s presence in the moments of distress, commotion, or anxiety in our lives. Remember, Jesus is always present with us through the Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus is present with us every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, at the consecration of the bread and wine, and holy communion.

May the risen Christ and the Holy Spirit be with us always to give us the courage to trust and recognize that God is present in our lives, especially when we are in darkness.

Have a blessed Easter!

–Fr. Tho Bui, SDB Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday April, 23 2023 8:45 Luigi & Giuliana Marciano + 10:15 Siu Ming Mok + 12:00 The Pierini & Spes Families + – Sergio Tuccori + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

Monday April 24, 2023 7:00 Amelia DeNicolai + 9:00 Aurora Piazza +

Tuesday April 25, 2023 7:00 Birthday of Larry Martin 9:00 Emilia Lucchesi + – Mario & Emma Campodonico +

Wednesday April 26, 2023 7:00 Frank Sanguinetti + 9:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +

Thursday April 27, 2023 7:00 Anna Ross + 9:00 Mario Russo & Luigi Cirelli + – Irma Ferro +

Friday April 28, 2023 7:00 Edward Sabini + 9:00 Rose Hill + – Elena Cava +

Saturday April 29, 2023 7:30 Zelinda De Martini + 9:00 In Honor of Madonna della Guardia 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

WEEKLY INTENTIONS For each intention mentioned in the group below, individual Masses will be said in our Parishes, Schools or Missions. Frances Farrell

Marriages Michael Brett & Jenni Burke

Rest in Peace Giuliana Marciano – Elena Cava Mike Baglin

Particular Items

Thank you Fr. Lam! We had a familiar face celebrating the Chinese Mass last Sunday: Fr. John Lam, SDB. As veteran parishioners remember, Fr. Lam used to serve as the director of our Chinese Apostolate until he was transferred to serve the Chinese Community at St. Bridget’s Church in L.A. Fr. Lam will be with us through April 25.Thanks, Fr. Lam!

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!

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.

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

Support our Convent! Who doesn’t want to support our wonderful Salesian Sisters? It’s time again for the Fun Nun Run, where folks all over the country run (or just donate) in support of these wonderful servants of God and of the people of God! In this year’s Fun Nun Run you can specifically direct your gift to helping the Salesian Sisters Convent of Saints Peter and Paul! Go here: https://runsignup.com/funnunrun?blm_aid=2222711 then select “Donate” then click on the choice for “St. Peter and Paul Covent-San Francisco” to make your gift!

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: THIS 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).

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!

First Holy Communion: On Saturday, May 6 at 11AM, our Saints Peter and Paul and CCD students will celebrate their First Holy Communion! Please pray for them as they prepare for their first union with the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ!

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. A luncheon at the Italian Athletic Club will follow and parking will be available in the schoolyard. Reservation forms are on the tables., or call Kathy at 415-585-0961.

May Crowning! As we all know, May is the month of Mary. On Thursday, May 24, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, our students will present our Blessed Mother with a crown of beautiful flowers at the 9:00AM Mass. We all know how much she will love that! Everyone is invited!

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 34 families/parishioners have pledged or donated $,20,533 leaving us with a balance of $44,130. 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 by educating the children of the poor and w 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 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

Catholic Legislative Advocacy: Join us in advocating for Catholic issues of life, justice and peace. The Archdiocesan Office of Human Life & Dignity is putting together a legislative advocacy team. You can be involved as much or as little as you choose-write an email, visit a lawmaker, make phone calls and more. This year, we will be working on four issues with the California Catholic Conference: protecting prolife pregnancy centers, gun violence, housing and teacher grants. To join our team, please go to this link to sign up: https://sfarchdiocese.org/legislative-advocacy-team-sign-up/ Questions: Valerie Schmalz, Director, Office of Human Life & Dignity, schmalzv@sfarch.org

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 23 Third Sunday of Easter Monday 24 Easter Weekday, Fidelis of Sigmaringen; Priest, Martyr Tuesday 25 Mark; Evangelist Wednesday 26 Easter Weekday Thursday 27 Easter Weekday Friday 28 Easter Weekday, Peter Chanel; Priest, Martyr, Louis Grignion de Montfort; Priest Saturday 29 Catherine of Siena; Virgin, Doctor Sunday 30 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Your Gifts of April 16 $2,608. Our Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $6,062. Holy Thursday: $649. Good Friday: $639. Holy Land: $574. Easter Sunday and Appeal: $19,350. Second Collection (Music Ministry): $1,773. Thank You! Your parish needs & appreciated your continue support!