Family Mass this Sunday, and more from Fr. Ron Week

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

August 2, 2024 | Issue 31

A Word from the Pastor

August 3, 2024

For the next three weekends, as we listen to chapter 6 of the gospel of John, we hear Jesus describe himself as the Bread of Life. I’d like to use my space here to reflect a bit more for the next few weeks on the meaning of the Eucharist. We have spent a great deal of time in the last few years allowing the National Eucharist Initiative (under the guidance of our bishops) to renew and strengthen our appreciation of this great sacrament.

This week I’d like to offer some thoughts about the need for active participation. The nature of the liturgy calls for our participation. It is public prayer and not primarily personal or private prayer. It is the community that worships. By our active participation we become partakers in this great act of thanksgiving and praise that is called the Mass.

Active participation in the Eucharist is a fundamental aspect of Catholic worship, emphasizing the communal and individual roles of the faithful during the celebration. The Eucharist is described as the heart and summit of the Church's life, where Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice, pouring out the graces of salvation on the Church, which is His Body.

The liturgical assembly, which includes all participants, derives its unity from the "communion of the Holy Spirit," transcending all human affinities, such as race and culture. This unity is expressed through the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist, which serves as a testimony of belonging and fidelity to Christ and His Church.

During the Eucharistic celebration, various elements contribute to this active participation, including the proclamation of the Word of God, thanksgiving to God, the consecration of bread and wine, and the reception of the Lord's body and blood. Each member of the assembly has a role, whether as readers, those bringing offerings, or the congregation responding with "Amen," which signifies their assent and participation in the sacrament.

Joining in the songs, speaking the responses, and attentive listening to the readings and prayers show our love for the Lord who gathers us together. Since it is the Lord who invites us to the celebration, it is fitting and right that we arrive on time. The Lord is waiting for us, and it is disrespectful to be late. Likewise, it is rude to leave Mass early. I remember as a child that we were taught not to leave the church before the priest does. I suspect many of you also learned that lesson. That teaching has not changed. It is an important way that we show our respect for Christ present in the Mass.

We give thanks to the Lord for giving us this great Sacrament of Love. Let us joyfully praise the Lord and join with our brothers and sisters in this great act of praise.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

Citizen of the Year

Our parishioner Socorro Anderson received a Carlsbad Citizen of the Year Award. In accepting it, she said: “This award is about the families who worked together finding workable solutions to all in our community. I'm deeply thankful to everyone who has been a part of this journey.”

Day of Prayer for Vocations

On Tuesday, August 20, St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold a Day of Prayer for vocations to the ordained ministry and religious life. This will take place during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for which we will be using a monstrance blessed for this purpose by Pope St. John Paul II.

It will begin after the 8:00 am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day. Most of the time will be spent in silent adoration and personal prayer.

There will be four moments of group prayer:

8:30 am – communal praying of the Rosary
12:00 noon – Prayer Service for Vocations
3:00 pm – Divine Mercy Prayer
7:00 pm – Evening Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
(closing of the day of prayer)

We need to be sure that there are people praying in the church throughout the day. Please sign up for an hour of prayer in the church. There are two ways to do that:

Online by using this QR code
Sign up on the paper on the gifts table in the back of church

This day is sponsored by the Serra Club of San Diego - North County.

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

(OCIA) is a formation process which leads adults into full communion with the Catholic Church. It begins in September and culminates with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil (April 19, 2025). The sessions are held every Sunday (except holiday weekends) after the 9:00 am Mass.

Who should enroll in this?

Those who have not been baptized and want to be Catholic
Those who were baptized in another Christian denomination and now wish to become Catholic
Adults who never celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation

All of these people form a community that learns and grows together in the faith as they journey together. While it includes information and learning about the teachings of the Church, it also aims to help the participants grow in faith, become more prayerful and experience Christian community. Participating in the 9:00 am Mass prior to the Sunday sessions is an important part of this formation and is an expectation for participants.

To enroll for OCIA, send an email to: OCIA4StPatrick@gmail.com

Fr. Ron will reply to set up a personal interview. If you have questions, contact Fr. Ron at the parish 760-729-2866 x309

Calling All Men of St. Patrick’s!

Want more Jesus in your life?

Then the St. Patrick’s Men’s Bible Study might be for you! We are a group of men, parishioners, who have been meeting here for years to bring more Jesus into our lives. And it’s working too! Every meeting we use St. Ignatius of Loyola’s time tested Lectio Divina method of learning about Jesus. Specifically, we read and study the gospel we will hear at Mass that coming Sunday. You don’t need to bring anything or prepare in advance to participate, there’s no signing up, and it’s free. Beginning Sept. 4, we’ll meet in the Fr. Mullin Room here at St. Patrick’s School, on Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It’s the corner room closest to the Pie Shop. For more details please reach out to Joe Jean at j8j8e8a8n@gmail.com or after the 7:30 a.m. Mass.

Marriage Help!

October 4-6, 2024

Not willing to let go of your marriage? Many couples continue to struggle in a marriage but are not willing to give up on each other. There is hope.

Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife rediscover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together.

For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, call 951-259-9474 or visit our website by clicking the box below.

Learn more here...

RETROUVAILLE- REDESCUBRIR

Para Matrimonios en Crisis

Septiembre 20-22, 2024

Si están sufriendo en su matrimonio, si no existe una comunicación significativa, o si han considerado la separación o el divorcio, Retrouvaille (Redescubrir) los puede ayudar.

Para más información, hablen al 619-423-0182

o visite nuestro sitio Web

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Five Loaves and Two Fishes

Some people wanted the link to the song by Corrine May that Fr. Ron used in his homily last week. Here it is!

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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.

Why do Catholics bless themselves with holy water as they enter the church?
How long are Catholics asked to fast before receiving Holy Communion?
What is the official daily prayer of the Church?
A Catholic priest came up with the theory now known as the 'Big Bang'. What was his name?
Which New Testament person is known as “the apostle to the apostles”?

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

If you have other members of your family or your friends who would like to be on our email list, just let me know or write to Mary McLain at mmclain@stpatrickcarlsbad.com We will be pleased to add them.

Masses are available on our website www.stpatrickcarlsbad.com

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B

First Reading

Exodus 16:2–4, 12–15

The Lord feeds the Israelites with manna.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 78:3–4, 23–24, 25, 54

A song of praise to God for his deeds to Israel.

Second Reading

Ephesians 4:17, 20–24

Christians become a new creation in Christ.

Gospel Reading

John 6:24–35

Jesus teaches the crowds that he is the “bread of life.”

Background on the Gospel Reading

This Sunday we continue to read from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, but not continuously. Our Lectionary omits John’s report of Jesus’ walking on water. This event is reported much less dramatically in John’s Gospel than in the Synoptic Gospels. After the feeding of the multitudes, the disciples leave in a boat and Jesus follows them. The disciples are said to be terrified by what they see. Jesus reassures them and rejoins them. In today’s Gospel, we learn that the crowd has noticed the departure of Jesus and his disciples and so seeks them out in Capernaum. In the dialogue that follows between Jesus and the crowds, Jesus unfolds for us the gift of himself that he gives in the Eucharist.

In today’s Gospel, there are four exchanges between Jesus and the crowd. In the first, the crowd, having followed Jesus to Capernaum, asks a very matter of fact question: “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus replies by naming their motivation in pursuing him. They have been fed. Jesus acknowledges this, yet challenges them to see beyond the fulfillment of their material needs. The crowds have followed Jesus because they have been fed. They ought to be seeking out Jesus because he can give them eternal life.

As the second dialogue begins, it seems that the crowd might be on their way to accepting Jesus and his mission. They ask: “What can we do to accomplish the works of God?” Jesus replies that they must have faith in the one sent from God. But in the third dialogue, the crowd reveals their inability to see Jesus’ true identity. They ask Jesus for a sign so that they might know that Jesus is from God. How strange this sounds since Jesus has just fed more than 5000 people. What more is expected?

But the crowd cannot see beyond the surface of the sign. They show this in their interpretation of the sign that came from Moses. In their description, they identify Jesus with Moses, as if to say, as Moses gave the people manna in the desert, give us a sign so that we will know that you are from God. They are looking to identify a prophet without realizing that God is standing before them. Jesus corrects their misinterpretation, saying that the manna received by their ancestors came from God. As God fulfilled their ancestors’ needs in the desert, so God has provided them with food for eternal life. In the bread that they have received from Jesus, they have received physical nourishment and also spiritual nourishment. Jesus wants the crowd to see beyond the surface to the One who provides true nourishment.

The conclusion of the dialogue reveals the crowd’s blindness. They ask for what Jesus has just told them they have found: “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus answers plainly that he himself is the Bread of Life they seek. Jesus himself is the Bread of Life who will satisfy every hunger and thirst. This is the first of several such statements found in John’s Gospel. We understand these better when we remember that God revealed his name to the people of Israel as “I am,” as Yahweh. Jesus is now claiming this name for himself. In the weeks ahead, we will see the offense that this gives to the people.

Family Mass

Our next Family Mas is this Sunday, August 4 at 9:00 am in the church.

Come and bring the whole family.

Ye Olde Garage Is Back!

The Ye Olde Garage has been closed for the month of July. Work crews have been diligently reorganizing and freshening up the place. We hope you like the new changes.

The Ye Olde Garage is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can find the garage by following the Garage Sale Signs. We are located in the far North/East Parking Lot. Look for the American flag and the green sign that says Ye Olde Garage.

We will continue with our once-a-month Sunday Sale starting August 10. The Garage will be open after the morning Masses from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We hope you will come and visit us.

Thank you for holding your donations while we were closed. We can now accept new donations any time that the Ye Olde Garage is open. Reminder: we cannot accept furniture including baby car seats, cribs, etc, electronics (computers, monitors, microwaves, etc.) or clothing that is torn, frayed, faded or dirty. Appliances should be in good working order.

We will begin to put out our Halloween and Fall items. We look forward to seeing you.

Religious Education Preschool to 8th Grade

We are here to support parents in forming their children in the Catholic Faith and to engage families in our parish community where we worship and grow together in faith.

The online registration of sacramental preparation and faith formation for children age 3 to 8th grade is open. Visit the Parish Religious Education website:

Religious Education info here...

You will find general information about the program and learn what we offer for early faith formation, sacramental preparation and classes for students as they continue after their First Communion.

For more information and to register in person, please contact our office at 760-729-8442 or MDornisch@stpatrickcarlsbad.com

Blessings. Margit Dornisch

Religious Education and Family Ministry

St. Pat’s Youth Ministry, in conjunction with the Knights of

Columbus, will be hosting a night of Praise and Worship this Friday, August 2 .The Knights will host a BBQ at 6 pm followed by the Praise and Worship Concert at 7 p.m.

This event is open to St. Patrick’s parish families of all ages.

This event will also be open to high school youth ministry groups in the Oceanside Deanery. We invite families to bring beach/camp chairs and/or blankets as the event will take place on the school field/basketball court. If you plan to attend, the courtesy of an R.S.V.P. is asked to be emailed to the parish youth office at:

pclasby@stpatrickcarlsbad.com

mjimenez@stpatrickcarlsbad.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

“Comida de Agradecimiento para las Personas de la Tercera Edad”. Haga Clic Aquí:

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

“Jesús les dijo, ‘Porque el pan de Dios es aquel que baja del cielo y da la vida al mundo’.

Entonces le dijeron, “Señor, danos siempre de ese pan”. Jesús les contestó, “Yo soy el pan de la vida. El que viene a mí no tendrá hambre y el que cree en mí nunca tendrá sed”. Este XVIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, seguimos reflexionando sobre la enseñanza de Jesús del “Pan de Vida”. ¿Qué significa para ti, comer de ese pan de vida de que nos habla Jesús? ¿Consideramos importante el pan que nos ofrece Jesús? ¿Lo vemos cómo prioridad en nuestra vida? Ese “pan de vida” es Jesús en la Eucaristía. Es su Cuerpo y Sangre, su Divinidad, que quiere encarnarse en nuestro ser. Y desea encarnarse porque Jesús sabe que lo necesitamos. Jesús sabe que las cosas del mundo, cómo el dinero, poder y cosas materiales nos atraían mucho y pensamos con tener más de esas cosas nos van a hacer más felices. ¡Pero no es cierto! No hay nada en este mundo que nos llene verdaderamente o que nos de paz en nuestro corazón. Sólo Jesús nos llena de paz y dignidad, sólo Jesús, el “Pan de Vida”, puede hacer esto. Busquémoslo todos los días, buscando momentos para hablar con Jesús, y si no sabemos que decirle, no digamos nada, solo prestémosle nuestra atención, y dejar que Jesús nos hable. Pidámosle a Jesús que nos ayude a entender más claro lo que Él nos ofrece en el Pan de Vida. San Agustín escribió en el tercer siglo sobre la Eucaristía, “Somos lo que comemos”. Comemos el Pan de Vida, que nos da la vida eterna, que nuestra vida refleje esa paz, a ese Jesús que está en nosotros, a todos que nos rodean.

“Camina con Alguien”. Haga clic aquí:

VIVIENDO NUESTRA FE: “CONSUBSTANCIAL AL PADRE”. Haga clic aquí

OTRA REFLEXIÓN: “YO SOY EL PAN DE LA VIDA” Haga clic aquí:

Detente

Hablemos del Pan de vida

Estudios Bíblicos en Español del Padre Ricardo Chinchilla, cjm... clic aquí

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