2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43. In the first reading, the tribes of Israel anoint David, their shepherd, as king. In the reading from Colossians, Paul writes of the incredible glory of Jesus, firstborn of all creation., head of the Church, and preeminent over all creation. In the Gospel, Jesus shows his compassion and mercy by assuring the good thief of his entrance into his kingdom.

Gesù Cristo Re Dell’Universo

È Cristi il centro della fede, della morale, dela catechesi: È Cristo crocefisso che noi siamo chiamati ad annunciare. La sua regalità non proviene dalla sua potenza ma dal sacrificio della Croce e dal suo amore per gli uomini. Essere cristiani è accogliere lo scandalo della Croce. Ognuno di noi si riconosca in Cristo Re crocefisso.

基督君王節

今天是耶穌君王節，耶穌可以說是最不像君王的君王，祂出身卑微；祂的一生祇有付出，沒有收收穫，還被嘲笑、羞辱、輕視、仇視，最後被判最殘忍的酷刑，死在十字架上。甚至臨死前仍被嘲諷：「如果你是猶太人的君王，就救救你己吧！」的確，祂在表面上，一點都不像君王。

然而，祂真的是君王，祂不需要救自己，而是以自己的苦難、聖死救贖整個人類！祂的王權祇被那在祂旁邊同樣被懸在十字架右邊的所謂「善盜」認出，他知道自己招致死亡的原因由於犯了大罪，而身邊的耶穌是無罪的，因此喊出了：「當祢在祢的王國時，請記念我。」他得到即時的賞報：「今天你就要與我一同在樂園裏。」

今天，世界上仍有人不能承認耶穌是君王，祇有那相信祂和信賴祂，並且認識到自己需要救贖的人，才能享受到在這君王統治下的幸福。

From the Pastor's Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today is the last Sunday of our liturgical year 2024. Next Sunday, we will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. We celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King today which to indicates that only the kingdom heaven will last forever.

A history of the Solemnity of Christ the King celebration: Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of Christ the King in 1925. The first World War was ended in November 11, 1918. The war had created bitterness among nations and many powerful countries around the world were trying to establish their supremacy over the rest. The Fascist regime in Italy was gaining grounds and Russia was under the rule of Stalin. Nazism was emerging in Germany. Spain and Portugal were falling into the hands of the absolute powers. While people were in the midst of growing uncertainties, Pope Pius XI wanted to reassure the faithful and the World belonged to Christ and not to any other self-proclaimed powers of the world. In the Gospel of John that is used for this Feast, Pilate asks Jesus, “Then are you a king?” Jesus answered, “You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” John 16:37.

Because Christ’s kingdom belongs to the truth it has a different origin from those of this world. The kingdoms that we know in this world are governed by human powers who compete, fight, try to dominate others and subdue those who are weaker. Several wars are happening in our world these days. The stronger countries try to tear down and dominate the weaker countries. The devil even tried to trap Jesus into worldly power. When Jesus was tempted by the devil, he asked Jesus to worship him, and, in exchange, would give Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. Jesus rejected this kingship by calling the devil to worship only God alone. Jesus Christ wants to establish his kingdom through love, justice and peace. The world kingdoms that rely on the powers of arms will sooner or later collapse. Only God’s kingdom will last forever, because it has roots in our hearts that no one can take away.

May Christ the King help us to build God’s kingdom in this world by sharing the love of God with one another, advocating for justice, and working for peace. Have a blessed week!

Fr. Tho Pastor

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sunday November 23, 2025 8:45 John C. Riccio + 10:15 Intention of Francis Clare 12:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Isabel Di Giulio + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

Monday November 24, 2025 7:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + 9:00 Nancy Lucchese + – Healing Yolanda Amador

Tuesday November 25, 2025 7:00 Frank Sanguinetti + 9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Frank Tognotti +

Wednesday November 26, 2025 7:00 Domenico, Francesca, Tom, Giuseppe, Lena and Frances Cresci + 9:00 Joseph Riccio + – Marcello Baldocchi +

Thursday November 27, 2025 9:00 Elena, Angelo, & Delia Serafini + – Thanksgiving for Blessings and Guidance Received throughout the Year

Friday November 28, 2025 7:00 Edward Sabini + 9:00 Sr. Veronica Milyo, FMA + and Sr. Adelaide Pollini, FMA + - Fr. Martin Jenco, OSM +

Saturday November 29, 2025 7:30 The Sanguinetti Family + – Mario Crotti + 9:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Dolores Brockenshire & Michael Czuprynski +

Baptisms Deirdre Lite Perkins

Rest in Peace Kathleen Freyne

Particular Items

All Souls Envelopes: November is the moth we pray for all the faithful departed. All Souls envelopes are on the tebles, and you may give them to the sacristan or turn them in at the parish office. You may also bring pictures of your loved ones to be placed on the memorial table in front of the Mary Help of Christians altar.

Why was our Church lit in Red this Week?“From Vienna to Bogotá, Sydney to Paris, churches and landmarks across the globe will be bathed in red light this November as part of Red Week 2025, a global campaign organized by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to shine a light—literally—on the plight of persecuted Christians, raise awareness of religious persecution and advocate for religious freedom. More than 635 churches will be illuminated around the world, in cities such as Vienna, Rome, Zurich, Lisbon, London, Brussels, Budapest, Berlin, Paris, Prague, Dublin, Toronto, Mexico City and Bogotá. Church and civil buildings all over the world are lit in red, to remember persecuted Christians”-Catholic News World

Salesian Cooperators Formation Meeting: Our monthly formation meeting for those interested in becoming a Salesian Cooperator will be on Monday, November 24th at 7pm by Zoom Cooperators share in the charisms or gifts, of the Salesian Family and support parish and youth ministry in a variety of ways. Many of you are already unofficial Cooperators. For more information, contact Frank Lavin (415.310.8551, franklavin@comcast.net) for the Zoom link.

Thanksgiving Day Mass: Just a reminder: on Thanksgiving Day, we have just one Mass, at 9:00 AM. Come join us in giving thanks to Our Father in heaven, the creator and giver of all things!

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 Jubilees November 30! Come honor our Salesian Jubilarians at the 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday, November 30! We will be honoring Br. Ernie Martinez (60 Years of Profession), Fr. Thinh Nguyen (25 Years of Ordination), Fr. Rafael Saiz (40 Years of Profession), Fr. Thomas Thodukulam (25 Years of Ordination), and our Provincial, Fr. Mel Trinidad (40 Years of Ordination). A dinner reception will follow in the auditorium. Tickets are $25. Please RSVP by November 20 to Gibbons@salesiansspp.org or call 415-421-0809.

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.

Don Bosco Study Group: On Tuesday, December 2, the Study Group will meet from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Don Bosco Room. The group will discuss the book and movie “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a great Christmas story. They will also discuss chapters 11 & 12 of the Parables book and will go to dinner afterwards at Il Pollaio. For more information: franklavin@comcast.net

Cruzada Guadalupaña 2025: The 32nd Annual Cruzada Guadalupaña will take place on Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 AM at All Souls Church, 315 Walnut St. in South City. Pilgrims gather depart from All Souls at 6:00, for the pilgrimage to Sain Mary’s Cathedral, where Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM. For more information call (415) 333-4868, or email cruzadaguadalupana@gmail.com

Choose Life! Walk for Life West Coast 2026: Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 22md Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 24, 2026. The day begins with the Walk for Life Mass at 9:30AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore. Saints Peter and Paul will host all-night Eucharistic Adoration for Life the night before the Walk. For more, visit walkforlifewc.com

SAVE THE DATE! School Centennial March 14, 2026: Saints Peter & Paul School is thrilled to be celebrating our Centennial year with a Gala event at Bimbo's 365 Club! Join us as we look back on the SSPP School legacy -- and forward to a bright future!. Saturday, March 14, 2026. Tickets on Sale November 2025. Visit ssppevents.org/gala-100 or email centennial@sspeterpaulsf.org for more information.

Above: Are any of you who are reading this from the Class of 1983? If so, you will recognize the staff, but do you remember (or are you one of) these students?

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.

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

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. 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!

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 23 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday 24 Andrew Dũng-Lạc; Priest, and Companions; Martyrs Tuesday 25 Catherine of Alexandria; Virgin, Martyr Wednesday 26 Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursday 27 Thanksgiving Day Friday 28 Weekday in Ordinary Time Saturday 29 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here ends the Year of Grace 2025 Sunday 30 First Sunday of Advent, The New Liturgical Year

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