Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17. Isaiah shares the Lord’s promise of a servant of the Lord who will come forth and bring justice to the nations. In the second reading, Peter tells those gathered that God shows no partiality. All who fear him and act uprightly are acceptable to him. In the Gospel, Jesus is baptized by John, and the Spirit of God descends upon him.

Battesimo Del Signore

Il Battesimo di Gesù è simbolo e anticipo del nostro battesimo. Con esso siamo figli di Dio e nulla può cancellare. Nemmeno il tradimento, il fatto che siamo figli suoi. Il battesimo opera in noi una trasformazione radicale, una nuova nascita. Diventiamo Cristo, dobbiamo vivere come Lui, come Gesù nell’obbedienza del Padre e nell’amore dei fratelli fino al dono di noi stessi.

耶穌受洗節

今天的福音記述耶穌開始祂的傳教生活。祂公開傳教之前的的生活似乎是隱蔽的，那和祂一起長大的人，對我們今天覺得非常珍貴的祂的誕辰一無所知，我們靜靜地默想祂降生時，聖母有沒有感動得流淚，祂的第一句話是什麼？祂童年的生活是怎樣的？祂周圍的人不會去關心，甚至連想也不會去想。他們覺得祂祇是個普通的人，是瑪利亞和若瑟的兒子、祂的父親是個木匠。

今天的福音顯示出耶穌的真正身份：「耶穌在約旦河接受若翰給他付洗……天開了……有聲音從天上說：『你是我的愛子，我因你而喜悅』」因着他們這次相遇，因着這一幕，我們認識到祂是天主之子。耶穌藉着祂的說話、教訓、行為、治病、寬恕、聖蹟、和祂的犧牲彰顯出祂天主之子的身份。

從祂的聖洗聯想到我們自己的聖洗，我們藉着祂的苦難、聖死和復活，獲得了天主義子的名份，因着領聖體聖事，我們的血有着祂的血，我們的肉體有着祂的肉，我們成了祂的兄弟，我們要怎樣去生活才能表示出我們對這寶貴的身份的謝意呢？

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan River. Jesus’ baptism is to announce by God the Father and the Holy Spirit that he is sent to save people as God promised. A reflection from the Catholic Faith for today Feast day:

“After John initially objects to Jesus’ request for baptism, Jesus says to John, Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Jesus’ words lead us to ponder what exactly is being fulfilled in Christ whom we meet in the Scriptures and in our Mass today.

Our first reading says that Christ was called for the victory of justice, to be a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness. These are promises not only for those who came before us in salvation history, but for each of the baptized.

Our Gospel invites us to consider how the Lord brings these promises to fulfillment in our lives. Where we fail to see as God sees, God comes to give us new vision. By the gift of his Spirit, he brings new insight and hope. When we are prisoners, stuck in sin and ways of living that hold us back from the fullness of life God desires for us, Christ gives us his mercy and the grace to walk again in freedom. When we find ourselves in darkness, God comes with his Spirit to bring comfort and light.

Jesus brought his healing to us through his baptism. We might wonder why Jesus was baptized, since it was a symbol of repentance and he was without sin. But our tradition tells us that as Jesus enters the river Jordan and the Spirit is poured out upon him, water itself is forever changed. Jesus, through his baptism, makes water capable of being the instrument of our baptism. What is more, Jesus unites himself to all who would ever be plunged in the waters of baptism. And so, in the waters of our baptism, Jesus’ presence and power are made available to and poured out upon each of us.

Having received the gift of Jesus’ life within us in baptism, we, too, are empowered. We have been given all we need to participate in Christ’s work to bring light, life, and freedom to all whom we meet. As we approach this sacred table, let us bring all our needs to his loving power. In the Eucharist, Jesus, fulfills these promises to us. May our hearts be opened to receive his grace and blessing poured out on us today.”

Happy Feast of the Baptism of the Lord!

Fr. Tho Bui Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday January 11, 2026 8:45 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul 10:15 Intention Elizabeth Pearl Chan 12:00 Anniversary of the Death of Joseph S. Crivello + 5:00 Anniversary of the Death of Frank Machi +

Monday January 12, 2026 7:00 Edward & Ernest Sabini + 9:00 Healing Steve Wojcikiewicz Tuesday January 13, 2026 7:00 The Ettorina Cardella Family + – The Birthday of Rachel Smit 9:00 The Birthday of Amerigo Sbragia + – Anniversary of the Death of David Chan +

Wednesday January 14, 2026 7:00 Angelo Sanguinetti + 9:00 Louis DeNicolai + –– Intention of Angela Lee

Thursday January 15, 2026 7:00 Ettorina Cardella & Family + 9:00 Wilson Truong + – Fran Travaglino +

Friday January 16, 2026 7:00 Anniversary of the Death of Antonia D’Ascoli + 9:00 Francesco, Antoinette & Frank Germano +

Saturday January 17, 2026 7:30 Intention Clement K. Chan 9:00 Joseph Maggiora & the Maggiora Family + – Blanca Holmsted + 5:00 Dale Ann Jordan +

Marriages Greg Cotta & Amy Busch

Jackson New-Smith & Claire Fama

Particular Items

Bible Study! Deacon Khoa leads Bible Study every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Come join us in exploring 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 we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.

January: The Month of Salesian Saints! January, the month of the Salesian Saints, begins tomorrow. On January 22 we celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Laura Vicuña, patroness of our Pre-K (left). On January 24 we celebrate St. Francis de Sales, the patron of the Salesians! And on January 31, we celebrate the Feast of our order’s founder, St. John Bosco. Mary Help of Christians, and all Salesian saints, pray for us!

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.

Salesian Community Bingo: The next Bingo will be on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Doors open at 6PM, play starts at 6:30. Bring your food and beverages. The Club will provide coffee and water. Call 415-397-3068 for tickets.

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. Cordileone. For more info www.walkforlifewc.com

Eucharistic Adoration for Life: As we have done since the very first Walk for Life West Coast, Saints Peter and Paul hosts Eucharistic Adoration for life the Friday night before the Walk, from 8:00PM until midnight. To schedule a shift during the night, please call Gibbons at 415-421-0809. The parking lot will be open.

Don Bosco Study Group: The Study Group will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, January 27 at 4PM. The book will be “Change of Heart,” by Jodi Picoult, an amazing story of loss, redemption and forgiveness for our next meeting. Please email fraklavin@comcast.net for the Zoom link.

Salesian Boys' and Girls’ Club Cioppino Tickets: Tickets are still available for two of the Cioppinos: January 17 and February 7. Call 415-397-3068 to get your tickets while they still last!

Online Rosary to Combat Human Trafficking: February 8 has is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. It is also the Feast of St. Bakhita, the Saint against Human Trafficking. The Archdiocesan Office of Human Life & Dignity are praying the Rosary to End Human Trafficking on February 6, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. PST. Go to sfarch.org/event/rosary-against-trafficking/ to sign up to join the Rosary.

2026 Wedding Anniversary Celebration: All husbands and wives are invited to attend and celebrate their sacramental wedding anniversaries in 2026 on Saturday February 21, 2026 at St. Mary's Cathedral. Mass will be at 10:00 am, followed by a reception. Couples celebrating “5 year anniversaries” (5, 10, 15, 20…) will be recognized during the Mass. To register go to sfarch.org/event/2026-wedding-anniversary-celebration/ or you can email hopfnere@sfarch.org.

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. That’s Archbishop Joseph McGucken with members of the class of 1964. Recognize anyone?!

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).

Gospel of John Study Group: Our friend Bill McCarty, known to some of you in the Don Bosco Study Group, is leading a 22 week long Gospel of John Bible study at Star of the Sea, on Tuesdays between 3PM and 4:30PM. The program began in December but latecomers are most welcome. For more information: runforestrunbill@gmail.com

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

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 11 The Baptism of the Lord Monday 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time Tuesday 13 Hilary; Bishop, Doctor Wednesday 14 Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursday 15 Weekday in Ordinary Time Friday 16 Weekday in Ordinary Time Saturday 17 Anthony; Abbot Sunday 18 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your Gifts of December 28: $3,021. Your Gifts of December 21: $3,016. Two Weeks’ Goal: $17,340. Shortfall: $11,303. Christmas Day & Appeal: $38,797. Music Ministry: $2,174.

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!

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.

“The Magi bring a simple and essential question to Jerusalem: ‘Where is he who has been born?’ (Mt 2:2). How important it is that those who pass through the doors of the Church perceive therein that the Messiah has just been born, that a community gathers in which hope springs forth, and that a story of life is unfolding! The Jubilee reminds us that we can start anew, indeed, that we are still at the beginning and that the Lord wants his presence to grow among us as God-with-us.” –Epiphany message, Pope Leo XIV.