Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-16, 23-24, 30-31-31; Psalm 33; Philippians 4:4-9; Matthew 18:1-6, 10. God will look after his sheep, since bad rulers have led the sheep astray. God will send a new David to lead them who is none other than the Good Shepherd, Jesus. The psalmist tells us: “Blessed are they who put their trust in the Lord.” Paul exhorts all those baptized in Christ to unity, joy, and peace. God’s peace surpasses all understanding and is beyond the power of the human mind. The Gospel tells us that to be a true disciple of Jesus one must be humble and not fear dependence on God the Father.

Festa di San Giovanni Bosco

O padre e maestro della gioventù, San Giovanni Bosco, che tanto lavorasti per la salvezza delle anime, sii nostra guida nel cercare il bene delle anime nostre e la salvezza del prossimo; aiutaci a vincere le passioni e il rispetto umano; insegnaci ad amare Gesù Sacramentato, Maria Ausiliatrice e il Papa; e implora da Dio per noi una buona morte, affinchè possiamo reggiumgerti in Paradiso. Così sia.

今天是聖鮑斯高瞻禮。聖鮑斯高是十九世紀的偉人，他生於1815年8月16日意大利一個小小的鄉村，兩歲時父親逝世由母親撫養長大。母親教他愛天主，愛聖母，愛世人。當時歐洲正逢工業革命，很多家庭受到失業的影響，無數孩子流浪街頭，無依無靠，年少的鮑斯高身受貧窮的苦楚，很同性他們，立志長大後要幫助貧苦的兒童。二十六歲時升了神父，從此把全部精神放在教育青少年之上。他創辦青年會，收容無依無靠，無家可歸的孩子，給他們棲身之所並教育他們。他的母親一直在身邊幫忙。他的教育方法是以愛和鼓勵而不是責罰，又以各種有益身心的活動幫助他們，使他們有正當的誤樂，不致做壞事，這就是有名的「防範教育」。

他創立了慈幼會，又和瑪沙利羅一起創立了母佑會女修會。許多和他志同道合的青年男女紛紛加入，今日世界各地都有慈幼會和母佑會的學校，尤其是工業學校，使青年們有一技之長，能自力謀生。他又開辦出版社，出版優良讀物。

聖鮑斯高神父一生熱愛青年，獻身為他們服務，他主張教育不單是教授學識，更重要的是教人靈魂得救，他的工作受到很多打擊，但藉着天主的幫助，總能化險為夷。他在一八八八年一月三十一日逝世，他的靈魂回到他深愛的天主和聖母身邊。他死後不久，教會便祝聖他為聖人。今年全世界各地都大事慶祝。我們應祈求聖鮑斯高為我們轉禱，使我們效法他的美德，愛主、愛聖母，愛世人。

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This weekend, our parish celebrates the feast of Don Bosco. He is the founder of the Salesian of Don Bosco. In 1988, 100th Anniversary of his death, Pope Saint John Paull II called him, “Father and teacher of the young.” Don in Italian means Father. A brief biography about his life tells us who Don Bosco is:

“St. John Bosco born at Castelnuovo d'Asti in 1815, John was educated by his mother in the faith and in the consistent practice of the gospel message. When only nine he learned through a dream that he was called to dedicate his life to the education of the young. While still a boy he began to entertain his companions with games to which he added prayer and religious instruction. On his ordination to the priesthood (1841) he chose as his life program: “Da mihi animas, cetera tolle” (Gen 14,21) [in English means “Give me souls, take away the rest”], and began his apostolate among poor youth by founding the Oratory and placing it under the protection of Saint Francis de Sales. Through his style of education and pastoral practice, based on reason, religion and loving kindness (which he called his Preventive System), he helped young lads and teenagers to think seriously about their lives, to encounter Christ, accept their companions, learn about their faith and the sacraments, and to involve themselves in apostolic and professional commitment. Among the finest fruits of his pedagogy was the 15-year-old Saint Dominic Savio.

The source of his tireless and efficacious activity was a constant union with God and limitless trust in Mary Help of Christians, whom he felt to be the inspirer and support of all his work. And to his Salesian sons he left a legacy in the form of a religious life that was simple but solidly founded on Christian virtues and summed up in the phrase: work and temperance. Among his youngsters he sought out the best collaborators for his work, giving rise to the Society of Saint Francis de Sales; together with St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello he founded the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians; finally, with good and diligent lay people, both men and women, he created the Salesian Cooperators to flank and sustain his work, thus anticipating new forms of apostolate in the Church.

Don Bosco died on January 31, 1888, and on the centenary of his death Pope John Paul II proclaimed him Father and Teacher of Youth, decreeing that he should be honored and invoked under this title, especially by all who consider themselves his spiritual children. The liturgical formulary is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God for having raised up Saint John Bosco in the Church as the father, brother and friend of the young. The special character of ‘father and teacher of youth’ emerges as a sign of the providence of God who inspires every good intention and never leaves his Church without saints. Docile to the promptings of the Spirit and faithful to the guidance of the Virgin Mary, John was the tireless apostle who undertook his work with a prophetic vision of new times to come, and who educated the young by preparing them to face up to life with honest wisdom and industrious faith; and all this for the good of the Church…” This biography is taken from the Proper Mass for the Salesian Family-Pages 35-36.

Today the Salesians are present in 130 countries and there are 14,000 to 15,000 Salesian members in the world. We are called to follow the example and teachings of Saint John Bosco to educate young people, especially the poor youth. We need more vocations. I would like to invite young people to listen and respond to God’s call, especially to the Salesian vocations.

Happy Feast of Saint John Bosco!

Fr. Tho Bui Pastor

Mass Intentions For The Week

Sunday February 1, 2026 8:45 The Sanguinetti Family + 10:15 Alicia Jiminez Yao (Death Anniversary) + 12:00 Steve, Lena, & Louise Cuneo + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul

Monday February 2, 2026 7:00 Thanksgiving from Deanna Te 9:00 Anniversary of the Death of Americo Sbragia +

Tuesday February 3, 2026 7:00 Andrea & Genoveffa Sabini + 9:00 Joseph Leo Torre & Family +

Wednesday February 4, 2026 7:00 Frank Curreri + 9:00 Adele (Birthday), Pietro, & Adele Domenici +

Thursday February 5, 2026 7:00 Edward & Ernest Sabini + 9:00 Birthday of Joseph Timko – Maryanne Wynne +

Friday February 6, 2026 7:00 Intention of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone 9:00 Richard Yee + – Mary Lavin & Joseph Lavin +

Saturday February 7, 2026 7:30 Lorraine DeNicolai + 9:00 Shakespeare Chan (Death Anniversary) + 5:00 For the People of Saints Peter and Paul – The Pierini & Spes Families +

Marriages Richard Stephens and Reshma Dewan

Rest in Peace Yee Fong Lam

Particular Items

2026 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal: Today we will have a second collection for our Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. Last year’s Assessment was $65,600. Thanks to your generosity we made it with a little to spare, which went to our building fund. The 2026 assessment is a little more: it is $74,903. Join our 1% Club: give $749! But all amounts greatly appreciated.

“I want no long-faced saints…let us serve the Lord with holy cheerfulness!” –Don Bosco

Walk for Life West Coast: That’s Deacon Khoa and Sr. Thuy with a few of our Saints Peter and Paul group who joined the tens of thousands who marched prayerfully and peacefully through the streets of San Francisco for women abn the littlest among us last Saturday at the 22nd Annual Walk for Life West Coast. 250 young people from Thomas Aquinas College stayed with us in the gym! You know Don Bosco was happy to see many prayerful young people committed to LIFE! Here's a sample showing the massive crowd:

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).

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 Presentation of the Lord: On Monday we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation. Of the infant Jesus in the Temple, the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.

St. Blaise and the Blessing of the Throats: Tuesday is the Feast of St. Blaise, and following the Masses we will have the traditional blessing of the throat. Very appropriate for this time of year!

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

HEY, 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! To find out what’s coming up, visit: salesiansspp.org/salesian-young-adults, and follow the links to the Grapevine!

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 (this Friday!) we have the Anointing following the 7:00 AM Mass.

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.

The Future of Human Flourishing in Medicine: Sponsored by the St. John Paul II Foundation, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Catholic Medical Association and St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, this bioethics conference offers continuing education credit. The focus will be on technology and artificial intelligence in medicine. February 21, 9:45 am to 6:15 pm, St. Patrick’s Seminary, 320 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park. To learn more about pricing and the schedule of speakers, visit sfarch.org/events or call 415-614-5571.

Chinese New Year Mass & Banquet: The Lunar New Year Mass & Banquet will be celebrated on February 28 at St. Mary’s Cathedral The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone, begins at 2:30 PM, . It is followed by the Rite of Ancestor Veneration. The banquet begins at 5:00 PM. Fr. Tho is purchasing a table of eight, so there are seven available seats. Tickets are $80—call the parish office to reserve your place!

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 Sr. Rosa with some of you back on Halloween, 1999!

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.

Liturgical Calendar Sunday 01 The External Feast of St. John Bosco Monday 02 The Presentation of the Lord Tuesday 03 Blaise; Bishop, Martyr. Ansgar; Bishop Wednesday 04 Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursday 05 Agatha; Virgin, Martyr Friday 06 Paul Miki & Companions; Martyrs Saturday 07 Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday 08 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Your gifts of January 24/25: $3,060. Weekly Goal: $8,670. Shortfall: $5,610. 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!