The Second Sunday of Easter-Divine Mercy Sunday
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Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20: 19-31. Saint Luke (the author of the Acts) describes the life of the early community of believers as being of one heart and mind, whose witness to the resurrection of Jesus brought favor upon them. In the second reading, John assures his community that faith in Jesus and obedience enable believers to conquer the world. In the Gospel, the risen Jesus appears at two different times to his disciples, offering them peace and giving them the authority to forgive sins. Thomas, after seeing Jesus, acknowledges Christ’s divinity, saying My Lord and my God!
Domenica 2A Di Pasqua
O Della Divina Misericordia
La diffusione della vita nuova passa attraverso il nostro impegno di testimony dell’ amore. È necc essario interrogarsi sul significato concreto del rinnovamento, voluto dalla divina misericordia: siamo veramente pieni di amore? La Pasqua è punto di arrivo ma anche momento di partenza per un convinto impegno di testimonianza.
復活期第二主日（救主慈悲主日）
今天的福音是若望福音二十章19-31節。記述門徒們因為怕猶太人，把門窗都關上，但耶穌出現在他們中間，問候他們，把自己的肋旁和雙手的傷痕給他們看，這些傷痕是祂愛世人的記號。世代以來，祂也藉一些人，像聖五傷方濟各，聖Padre Pio的五傷提醒我們，祂為救贖人類而顯發的慈悲，主要是由於天主對我們的愛是沒有終止的。祂又藉聖傅天娜修女告訴我們不要忘記祂對我們的愛。傅天娜修女憑她在神視中看到耶穌的聖容，請畫家畫了祂的像，提醒我們善用主耶穌的慈悲。
2000年的時候，聖教宗保祿二世定下復活期第二主日為救主慈悲主日，要我們遵從耶穌的囑咐，為整個人類、為罪人、神父修士修女、為不信天主的人、為分袂的兄弟、為孩子和卑微的、貧苦的人、為煉靈、為虔誠的人、為冷淡的教友、為被墮胎嬰兒和他們的父母祈禱。
最後，我們不單要求耶穌賜我們慈悲，自己也要對別人行慈悲。
耶穌，我信賴祢！
From the Pastor’s Desk
Saint WHO?
Saints Who Were Widowed
Saint Helen (+ c. 328) Feast: August 18
There are some who suffer the pains of widowhood while their spouses remain alive. Saint Helen was the daughter of innkeepers in northern Turkey. While working at her parents’ inn, she met the soldier Constantine Chlorus. Married in 270, they had a son, Constantine. Two years later.
Constantius rose higher and higher in the ranks of the military, earning the confidence of co-emperors Maximian and Diocletian. He was appointed overseer of Gaul, Spain, and Britain. But this new position came with two painful changes for Helen. Her son Constantine was sent to join the army in Egypt, and Constantius divorced her to contract a politically advantageous marriage with Maximian’s stepdaughter Flavia Maximiana Theodora.
After 22 years of marriage, Helen was left without husband or son. Little is known of how she managed, except that duging this lonely period she converted to Christianity. When her husband died in 306, she was reunited with Constantine, who was soon proclaimed emperor. He heaped honors on his mother, including renaming her hometown Helenopolis, and supported her Christian work. Helen, who is the patron of archeologists, became the driving force behind the rediscovery of the holy places and artifacts of Christ’s life, including the True Cross. According to tradition, the icon of Our Lado of Częstochowa, beloved in Poland and around the world, was also discovbered by Helen.
Compassionate Father, througfh the prayers of Saint Helen,
strengthen all who have been separated from
spouse and children through infidelity or divorce.
Fr. Al Mengon, SDB
Parochial Vicar
Taken form The Magnificat
Mass Intentions For The Week
Sunday April 7, 2024
8:45 The Edward & Eileen Ziomek & Myrtle Lane Families +
10:15 Thanksgiving from Anthony & Anna Lee
12:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul
Monday April 8, 2024
7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +
9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family +
11:30 Intentions of the Knights of Malta
Tuesday April 9, 2024
7:00 Virginia Sanguinetti +
9:00 Birthday of Edgardo C. Gamboa +
Wednesday April 10, 2024
7:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena, & Frances Cresci +
9:00 Dennis Calvert + – Sherri Ferrari Alioto & Richard Alioto +
Thursday April 11, 2024
7:00 Anniversary of the Death of Giuliana Marciano +
9:00 Giuseppe & Angela Balistreri & Family + – James Pufahl, Jr +
Friday April 12, 2024
7:00 Luigi & Rosa Mangini +
9:00 Gaetano Alioto + – Ida Dusi +
Saturday April 13, 2024
7:30 In Memory of the Ettorina Cardella Family +
9:00 Mary Lavin & Joseph Lavin + – Fumiko Satoda +
5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Mr. & Mrs. Roy Gould +Baptisms
Sloane M. Richey – Nathalie Ramia
Rest in Peace
Ida Dusi
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
Special Mass for Divine Mercy: Today at 3:00PM, at Star of the Sea Church at 8th Avenue and Geary in San Francisco, there will be a special Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday.
TODAY 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.
The Annunciation of the Lord: As we all know, the Solemnity of the Annunciation falls on March 25, but because that was in Holy Week this year, the Solemnity has been transferred to tomorrow, April 8. We will have Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 Am, and there is also a special Mass (for the Knights of Malta, but open to all) at 11:30 AM.
Congratulations to: Richard, Sieun Gabrielle, Daniel Peter, Meredith Mary, Victoria Kiara, Eugeniu Bernard, Grace Maria Clare-Therese. Newest members of the Catholic Church!
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.
Praise and Worship Eucharistic Adoration: Join St. Patrick’s Seminary & University for an evening of Eucharistic Praise and Worship led by Fr. Vito Perrone, COSJ and St. Patrick’s Seminarians. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Light refreshments to follow. April 19, 2024, from 7:15pm - 8:45pm at St. Patrick's Seminary & University, 320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Foster Care Mass: Last month, we celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus! May is Foster Care Awareness Month. As we celebrate the important role that foster parents play, all those connected to the foster care system are invited to a special Mass on May 18, 2024, at 4:30pm at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 601 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco. An RSVP is required; do so here: sfarch.org/event/foster-care-mass/
Mark Your Calendars: Corpus Christi Procession: Once again, on the Feast of Corpus Christi (June 2) we will have a Eucharistic Procession from Saints Peter and Paul over to the National Shrine of St. Francis over at Columbus and Vallejo streets. This is a joint procession with both the Salesians and Franciscans! The procession will begin following the noon Mass and will finish with the Rosary and Adoration at the Shrine. Those who attended last year loved it, so make sure you join us this year!
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 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 Dr. Lisa Harris at 421-5219 or Fr. Tho Bui at 421-0809.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: We have begun the 2024 Archdiocesan Appeal This year’s assessment is $68,867. To donate or watch a good video about the 2024 appeal, and what it supports, go to salesiansspp.org/donations. Please remember this is a shared obligation: last year only 78 families/parishioners (out of the whole parish) gave. So far 20 families/parishioners have given $12,484, leaving us with a balance of $56,383. It would be great if EVERY parishioner contributed, no matter the amount. If you can, join the 1% club! Give $688! But all gifts are deeply appreciated.
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. Virginia Schneider.
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 [email protected] We look forward to caring for your families in a Christ-centered way!
“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 !”– Archbishop Cordileone. Support Bella’s mission at bellaprimarycare.org
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 [email protected], or Barbara Simons at the Pre-K at [email protected] to learn more!
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday 07 Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday
Monday 08 The Annunciation of the Lord
Tuesday 09 Easter Weekday
Wednesday 10 Easter Weekday
Thursday 11 Stanislaus; Bishop, Martyr
Friday 12 Easter Weekday
Saturday 13 Martin I; Pope, Martyr
Sunday 14 Third Sunday of Easter
We will publish your Easter Gifts in next week's bulletin.
