Malachi 3:19–20a; Psalm 98 “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.” 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12 Luke 21:5–19 The prophet Malachi sets the tone for today’s readings with his warning that one day the LORD will destroy all evildoers. Paul addresses the problem that some people, anticipating the end of the world, have stopped working and have become a burden. Jesus speaks of the persecution that awaits. But all three also give hope to those who are faithful, assuring them that they will not be harmed. As we listen to today’s readings, let us consider how we can work to increase the number of those who will receive the Son’s healing rays.

Domenica 33A Del Tempo Ordinario

I profeti annunciano che si sarà la fine di questo mondo. Anche Gesù, come profeta si colloca alla fine della storia e mette davanti ai nostri occhi le difficoltà che non ci devono disarmare. Il bene alla fine trionferà e così “cieli nuovi e terra nuovi” sorgeranno.

常年期第三十三主日

上主日的福音中提到人死後復活，今天提到的仍是有關這方面的問題，以「上主的日子」 —— 世界末日為標題。耶穌說到那時有許多徵兆，但並不是末日立刻就到，不必驚慌，但我們可以明白這是天主仁慈地提醒我們，要時刻警醒。

耶穌又提到許多人會假冒祂的名，散佈邪說，令人迷惑，因此我們要認識教會的道理，要堅定信德，不要受騙。耶穌又預告：戰爭、叛亂、天災、飢荒將要出現，還有人身的迫害，這一切聽來可怕，其實未嘗不是天主給我們機會，要我們改善自己，幫助有需要的人。我們也許不致因信仰而受到肉身的迫害，但每天在日常生活中為基督作見證有時也會遭受困難，被人反對嘲笑，但我們不要怕，因為耶穌答應我們，祂會保護我們，保證我們不會失落，祇要我們堅忍到底。

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear brothers and sister in Christ,

We are getting closer to the end of the liturgical year; the church wants us to listen to the readings that remind us about the end of time. The readings we hear today tell us about the return of the Lord. The first reading, from the prophet Malachi, predicts the day of judgment. And Jesus predicts the struggles of the end times and the persecution of his followers.

In the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi warned people the end times are coming and God will judge people. He states: “But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” The prophet predicted the judgement of the Lord before Jesus came into this world to bring justice and mercy. Over the years, there have been false prophets, which St. John XXIII called “prophets of doom.” These prophets try to predict earthquakes and famine, wars, and destruction will happen. These are the signs that people should watch for that the end of the world is near. But whatever people try to predict; no one knows when the end of times is coming.

In today’s Gospel of St. Luke, Jesus speaks about the troubled end of times that the world will go through, and how his disciples will suffer much persecution. Jesus warns his followers not to listen to fault teaching of the fault prophets. For Christ’s sake, the followers of Jesus will be hated by everyone and betrayed even by their own families. Many might become martyrs. Jesus also assures them that while they go through such sufferings, their hearts will be perfectly at rest. The Spirit will be with them and provide them the words to speak and the power to endure suffering. Jesus wants to reassure his disciples, and us, that in all the miseries and troubles that surround us, God is on our side and loves us, and that we should not listen to those who threaten us with a fearful end.

Let us not be afraid when the end of time comes. Every time we attend Mass, we recite, “We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again.” We believe that Christ will come again. We keep trusting in God, keep being a steadfast Christian, and keep bearing witness to the Gospel by loving and caring for our brothers and sisters. We hope that God will reward us when he comes again.

Have a blessed week!

Fr. Tho Bui Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday November 16, 2025 8:45 Mary Ortesi & Birthday of Johnny Ortesi + 10:15 Soul of Marria Kiu +– Maria Lam Tse-Kim + 12:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – Linda Bosco Fioretti + 5:00 Steve & Lena Cuneo +

Monday November 17, 2025 7:00 Valentine Te (Death Anniversary) + 9:00 Wedding Anniversary of Ida & GB De Martini – Intention Eva Muntean

Tuesday November 18, 2025 7:00 Edward & Ernest Sabini + 9:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family + – Brendan Dermot Burke +

Wednesday November 19, 2025 7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti + 9:00 Mike Timko +– Mike Gannon +

Thursday November 20, 2025 7:00 Amelia DeNicolai + 9:00 Vittotio Bacchetti +– Ray Canepa +

Friday November 21, 2025 7:00 The Curreri Mazzucco Family + 9:00 Anita A. Herbert + - Intention of Syed Kai Hasib, Syed Ciaran Hasibwaqar, and Maureen Hasib

Saturday November 22, 2025 7:30 The Giurlani Family + 9:00 Eduardo de Castro (Birthday) – Jim Larsen + 5:00 Marie & Walter Souza and Gig & Jean Ghiglieri +

Baptisms

Cruz Angelo Castro

Rest in Peace Francesco San Filippo - Raymond J. Canepa

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.

Bible Study! Deacon Khoa leads Bible Study every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Come join in exploring the Word of God!

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: On Friday we celebrate the important and charming Feast of the Presentation of Our Little Lady in the temple. Masses are at 7:00 & 9:00 AM.

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 Boys’ and Girls’ Club Bingo Bonanza! It’s Next Week! The Club invites you to hop on board the Polar Express for our annual Bingo Bonanza on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the Auditorium! Scrumptious lunch, bingo games, a silent auction, drinks, and plenty of holiday cheer. Visit salesianclub.org/events or call 415-397-3028 for tickets!

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!

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.

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

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.

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: That’s the Salesian Girls’ Club (1948 edition), putting on a theatrical revue in the gym.

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).

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.

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.

Archbishops Annual Appeal 2025: we are there! This year’s assessment was $65,600. 73 parishioners/families have given or pledged $65,975, leaving us with a surplus of $375, which will be applied to the building fund. We thank all who have given in support of so many Archdiocesan ministries!

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

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 16 The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday 17 Elizabeth of Hungary; Religious Tuesday 18 The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Rome. Rose Philippine Duchesne; Virgin Wednesday 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursday 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time Friday 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday 22 Cecilia; Virgin, Martyr Sunday 23 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Your gifts of November 1 & 2: $3,215. Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $5,455.

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!