Family Mass this Sunday, and more from Fr. Ron Week 37

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

September 13, 2024 | Issue 37

A Word from the Pastor

September 13, 2024

You don’t need me to tell you that the election season is upon us. Many important decisions face our country, both in terms of who will serve in various elected offices as well as ballot measures and propositions.

As Catholics, we are taught that we have a moral responsibility to participate in national and local elections. The Catechism of the Catholic Church does not tell us "how" to vote, but it does instruct us that we must vote, participating in any election that is being held in our country.

If you hear of a bishop or priest or lay leader who tells you that as a Catholic you must vote for a certain candidate, they are acting contrary to the guidelines developed by the US Bishops themselves.

Religious leaders should never make public endorsements of candidates or political parties. That is so that religious leaders maintain their role as impartial spiritual guides. Practically speaking, no candidate or political party authentically embraces the totality of Catholic Social Teaching.

In deciding for whom to vote, it is essential for Catholics to be guided by a well-formed conscience that recognizes that all issues do not carry the same moral weight and that the moral obligation to oppose policies promoting intrinsically evil acts has a special claim on our consciences and our actions.

However, there may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate’s unacceptable position even on policies promoting an intrinsically evil act may reasonably decide to vote for that candidate for other morally grave reasons.

These decisions should consider a candidate’s commitments, policies, character, integrity, and ability to influence a given issue. In the end, this is a decision to be made by each Catholic guided by a conscience formed by Catholic moral teaching.

So, carefully consider the candidates and what they stand for. Vote according to your conscience, not party affiliation or a single issue. Above all, be sure to exercise your right and responsibility to vote.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

Diocesan Institute

The Gospel of Luke

Fr. Azam Mansha, CJM – Wednesdays, October 9-November 13

9:00am – 11:30am

St. Patrick Church

Course flyer here...

Meals for Our Priests

Please pray for Carl Nishihiri, the cook for our parish priests. Carl has served our priests for many years and is quite sick at the moment. He will not return to us for a while.

In the meantime, we are looking for parishioners who might make a meal for the priests and drop it off at the parish office. If you would like to do that, call the parish office to find out what dates are available. Our office staff can help you with the details.

From your parish priests: Thank you very much!

No Military Members Left Behind...learn more here

Pope Francis Visits East Timor

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics in East Timor braved the scorching heat to join a Mass with Pope Francis.

Ruah Adonai Breath of God Bible Study

Join now for 2024-2025 as we study in two parts. Now Is the Time of Mercy! Divine Mercy In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told is a dramatic 10-session journey featuring popular speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC., …who weaves a tapestry of wonder and beauty from the threads of the dramatic history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina Kowalska.”

The second half of the year, we will study the Gospel of Luke, The Story of Salvation Fulfilled by Ascension Press. Saint Luke was a physician, prolific writer and traveling companion of Saint Paul. The Gospel of Luke includes unique parables like the Good Samaritan, the rich man in Lazarus, and the prodigal son. This coming liturgical year is the year of Luke, so this will reinforce what we hear at Holy Mass.

Beginning Thursday, October 10 at 8:30 am, participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. Ruah Adonai is open to men and women.

Registration for Divine Mercy study will be the weekend of September 14 and 15. Join us on the Church patio after Mass!

September is Suicide Prevention Month....learn more here

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: rmbagley@yahoo.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

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) wrote a lot of beautiful pieces. This Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (1844) was performed by the San Francisco Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas in 2011.

40 Days for Life

Opening Prayer Vigil: Saturday September 21 at 9:30 am

1964 Via Centre, Vista, near In & Out Burger

Bring a friend, share hope and pray for God’s grace.

Prayer Campaign: September 25 - November 3 – 7 am to 7 pm

Watch Daily and Sunday Masses Livestreamed from St. Patrick Church here:

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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.

According to canon law, what is the earliest age at which a priest can be ordained a bishop?
How many major basilicas are located within the walls of the Vatican?
What is the name of the church where a bishop's cathedra (chair or seat) is located?
What is the name of the largest Catholic Church in the Western Hemisphere?
Unless he is not at the Vatican or is unable to do so, on what day of the week, other than Sunday, does the pope meet with the pilgrims who visit the Vatican?

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

We have a YouTube channel where we have daily and Sunday Masses.

YouTube channel here...

Answers to Catholic Trivia here!

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B

First Reading

Isaiah 50:5-9a

The suffering servant of Yahweh is assured of God’s help.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 116:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9

A prayer of praise to God for his salvation

Second Reading

James 2:14-18

James teaches that faith must be demonstrated in one’s works.

Gospel Reading

Mark 8:27-35

Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus teaches that those who would follow him must take up his or her cross.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today’s reading is the turning point in Mark’s Gospel. In the presentation of the life and ministry of Jesus found in the Gospel of Mark, the deeds of Jesus have shown Jesus to be the Son of God. Yet many, including Jesus’ disciples, have not yet realized his identity. In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples for a field report by asking what others say about him. He then turns the question directly to the disciples and asks what they believe. Peter speaks for all of them when he announces that they believe Jesus to be the Christ.

The word Christ is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word for Messiah, which means “the anointed one.” At the time of Jesus, the image of the Messiah was laden with popular expectations, most of which looked for a political leader who would free the Jewish people from Roman occupation. Jesus does not appear to have used this term for himself. As we see in today’s reading, Jesus refers to himself instead as the Son of Man, a term derived from the Jewish Scriptures, found in the Book of Daniel and in other apocryphal writings. Many scholars suggest that the phrase Son of Man is best understood to mean “human being.”

Now that the disciples have acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, Jesus confides in them the outcome of his ministry: he will be rejected, must suffer and die, and will rise after three days. Peter rejects this prediction, and Jesus rebukes him severely. The image of Christ that Jesus is giving is not the image of the Messiah that Peter was expecting. Jesus then teaches the crowd and the disciples about the path of discipleship: To be Chris’s disciple is to follow in the way of the cross.

We can easily miss the fear that Jesus’ words must have evoked in his disciples. Death by crucifixion was all too familiar as a method of execution in Roman-occupied territories. It was also an omnipresent danger to the Christian community for whom Mark wrote. The path that Jesus was inviting his disciples to share meant tremendous suffering and death. This is the kind of radical commitment and sacrifice that Jesus calls us to adopt for the sake of the Gospel.

Family Mass

Our next Family Mass will be this Sunday September 15 at 9:00 am.

Come bring the whole family.

The Knights of Columbus

Invite our parish and friends to our annual Oktoberfest

celebration

September 28th from 5:00 - 8:00pm in the Paris Hall

They will have traditional German food and beer, German music and a raffle.

$20.00 per person, kids 10 and under are free

Tickets will be on sale on the church patio after all the weekend Masses or at the parish office during the weekdays.

Hope you can join us!!

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

“Seminario Vida en el Espíritu Santo, octubre 12-13, 2024” Para más información, haga clic aquí:

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

“En aquel tiempo, Jesús y sus discípulos se dirigieron a los poblados de Cesarea de Filipo. Por el camino les hizo esta pregunta, ‘¿Quién dice la gente que soy yo?’ Ellos le contestaron, ‘Algunos dicen que eres Juan el Bautista; otros, que Elías; y otros, que alguno de los profetas’. Entonces Él les preguntó, “Y ustedes ¿quién dicen que soy yo?’ Pedro le respondió, ‘Tú eres el Mesías’”. (Evangelio San Mateo 8:27-35). Jesús hace milagros, cura a los enfermos, habla del Reino de Dios que está lleno de paz y amor. Me imagino que por eso lo seguía tanta gente, porque estaban cansados de vivir bajo la opresión de las autoridades civiles y religiosas. Y al escuchar las enseñanzas de Jesús los inspiraba a algo mejor con Dios. En este 24º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, escuchamos la pregunta de Jesús a sus discípulos, “¿Quién dicen que soy yo?” Y ellos responde, “unos dicen que eres Juan el Bautista…otros dicen que eres Elías o alguno de los profetas”. Pero luego les hace esta gran pregunta a ellos, “Ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy yo?” Y quien, sino Pedro contesta la pregunta, dice, “Tu eres el Mesías”. Jesús, el Ungido, el Salvador, y el Redentor. El pueblo de Israel esperaba ansiosamente al Mesías que venía para restaurarlo. Pero cuando Jesús les habla de su Pasión, de que iba ser entregado a la muerte y resucitar tres días después, no es fácil de aceptar para sus discípulos. Hagámonos esa pregunta, “¿Quién es Jesús para mí?” Si contestamos, “Jesús, es mi Señor. Mi Salvador, el que da su vida para que yo tenga vida”. Permitamos que esas palabras bajen a nuestro corazón y que cambia nuestra manera de ser y tratar a otros. Hermanas y hermanos, “¿Quién es Jesús para ti?”

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