A Word from the Pastor

April 12, 2024

We say that we believe that Jesus rose from the dead. What is it that the Church teaches about the resurrected body of Jesus? I will summarize briefly:



1. The Resurrection of Christ was not a return to earthly life, but rather his risen body participates in the divine life and has the characteristics of a glorified body. 

2. The risen Jesus was able to appear to his disciples in various ways, not limited by space and time, as his humanity no longer belongs only to the earthly realm but to the divine realm of the Father. 

3. The Resurrection of Jesus was a real, physical resurrection of his body, which still bore the marks of his Passion. The Apostles attested to experiencing the risen Lord, including touching his body and eating with him. 

4. Christ's death was a real, physical death, but his body was preserved from corruption by divine power. His Resurrection on the third day was the proof that his body did not undergo bodily decay.

5. The Resurrection of Christ is the model and source of our own future bodily resurrection. Just as his body was transformed and glorified, so too will our mortal bodies be restored and clothed with glory and immortality.



6. Faith in the Resurrection of Christ is the foundation for our hope in the resurrection of the dead. His Resurrection is the proof that there is a resurrection of the dead, and he will be the one to raise us up on the last day.

In summary, the Catholic Church teaches that the risen body of Jesus was a real, physical body that participated in the divine life, was no longer limited by earthly constraints, and serves as the model and source of our own future bodily resurrection.

Not only do we affirm this belief, but we rejoice in its consequences for us in this life and in the world to come. Every sacrament is an encounter with the risen Christ. Every celebration of the Eucharist is a sharing in His Paschal Mystery.

The Lord is risen, alleluia.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron 

 rmbagley@yahoo.com

Resurrection Through Connection



As we continue to reflect on the meaning of the resurrection throughout this Easter season, Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM offers a brief article on how we can experience resurrection even now.

St. John Eudes in the Easter Season

Our series of the spirituality of St. John Eudes continues on Thursdays at 7:00 pm and Fridays at 9:00 am (not 10:00 am as previously announced.) These are the upcoming topics:

• April 18 and 19 – Living a Virtuous Life according to St. John Eudes by Fr. Ron Bagley, CJM
• May 9 and 10 – The Holy Heart of Mary in the Spirituality of St. John Eudes – Fr. Azam Mansha, CJM
• May 16 and 17 – St. John Eudes and Lay People in His Ministry – Fr. Ron Bagley, CJM

The Gospel of John



Fr. Azam Mansha will offer a six week course through the Diocesan Institute on the Gospel of John and Letters. It will be held at St. Patrick’s beginning on Monday, April 15. See the attached flyer for details..

Vatican Document on Human Dignity

Because it covers a wide variety of “hot button” topics which are all related to the Church’s teaching on human dignity, the recently released Church teaching document has received a lot of attention from the press. Unfortunately, the secular press will choose to highlight the issues that they think “will sell papers.” Even so-called Catholic media outlets will pick and choose the things they will emphasize.



Below is a link to the Vatican document. It is long (25 pages). While there is no substitute for reading the full document, I have also attached a summary made by Gerard O’Connell, a reputable and careful Catholic journalist who is always faithful to the exact message being presented. His summary will give you a taste of the rest of the document. Please do not rely on the secular press or biased Catholic news outlets for your understanding of this important document.

Showers of Blessings

Showers of Blessings is in need of your help once again. We are currently low on jeans and underwear. We will be having a jean and underwear drive on the weekend of April 20 and 21 at all Masses.

We need -

1. Gently used, or new men’s jeans - Sizes 30, 32, 34 especially but all sizes will be accepted
2. Men’s (new) boxer briefs - all sizes
3. Women's (new) underwear - sizes small, medium, large

Thank you all for your continuing support of our ministry. Our guests are very appreciative of all we can provide to help make their lives a bit easier.

Catholic Trivia Night

Get your team together!

Sign up for the first St. Patrick’s Catholic Trivia Night to be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm in our parish hall. You need a team of three to compete. It could be from the same organization (Altar Society, School Board, Knights of Columbus, etc.), or the same ministry (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, Youth Core Team, etc.), or any group of neighbors or people you socialize with.

How will it work? Teams will answer multiple choice questions about the Bible, Catholic customs and traditions, and Catholic teaching. Reviewing the Catholic Trivia from the last few years of newsletters would be a good place to go to prepare. The teams that choose the most correct answers and do so the fastest will be the prize winners.

Sign up by sending an email to Fr. Ron (rmbagley@yahoo.com) with the names of your team members, their email addresses, and the name you have chosen for your team (e.g., The Adams Street Trio). There will be a limited number of teams and first come first served. No entry fee.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend to cheer on your favorite team. 

Financial Report



March 2024 -

(5 Sundays including Easter)

Total Income     $ 213,398.10

Total Expenses $ 146,695.06

Year to Date (2024)

Income    $ 596,302.44

Expenses $ 532,821.77

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Catholic Trivia

"Catholic Trivia”... not because they are trivial but because these might be things that not everyone knows. Test your knowledge by reading the five questions, remember your answers (or jot them down), then click the link below to find the answers.

1. What are the three “orders” of the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
2. At what liturgical ceremonies can a deacon preside?
3. Who is the minister of the Sacrament of Matrimony?
4. At which sacrament(s) is a priest not permitted to preside?
5. What is the name of the pointed headdress worn by a Catholic bishop?

Feel free to email Fr. Ron with ideas for future Catholic Trivia questions rbagley@stpatrickcarlsbad.com

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