The Words of Life, and more from Fr. Ron Week

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

August 23, 2024 | Issue 34

A Word from the Pastor

August 23, 2024

Each year, we are blessed to have a member of a missionary congregation come to our parish and give us the opportunity to support the Church’s missionary efforts. This weekend we welcome Sr. Selvi Raj, SSpS of the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters. Sr. Selvi is from the Congregational Province in Mexico.

The SSpS Sisters are an international missionary congregation serving in over 50 countries of the world, primarily in rural and poor areas and frontier situations: addressing the needs of the people through education, health care, and socio-pastoral ministry.

Sr. Selvi will share about the work and ministries of the Sisters in Mexico where they serve different vulnerable groups in Oaxaca City, Pachuca, Hildalgo, Salto de Aqua, Chiapas, and Mexico City. Their focus is on supporting vulnerable families, children, the elderly and sick; women affected by human trafficking, prostitution, migrants, and so forth.

Through our prayerful accompaniment and generous financial support, the mission of Christ to “go, teach, and proclaim the Gospel to all people” will continue through the work and ministry of these dedicated Sisters.

There will be a special second collection for the work of the Sisters. Put your envelope in the collection basket.

For more information on the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters, their history and ministry in more than 50 countries of the world, visit their websites: www.ssps-usa.org and www.worldssps.org

St. Patrick Parish has always been very generous to our visiting missionaries. Thank you again for your support.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

Feast of St. John Eudes

Here are some pictures from the recent celebration of the Feast of St. John Eudes. Thanks to all who attended.

Fr. Azam on the Radio

JP2 Radio recently did an interview on the life and ministry of Father Azam Mansha, showcasing his inspiring journey from Pakistan to Carlsbad and his continued dedication to serving those in need both locally and globally.

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!

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

Suscipe of St. Ignatius

St. Ignatius Loyola composed a beautiful prayer often referred to as his Suscipe (Latin for “receive”). The prayer has been set to music by Fr. John Foley of the St. Louis Jesuits and is entitled “Take Lord Receive.” Reflect on its beautiful message.

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

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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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.

In what source is found a majority of the law governing the Catholic Church?
What does the Catholic Church consider to be the age of reason?
Which pope lowered the age of 1st Communion to the age of reason?
At what age are cardinals of the Catholic Church no longer eligible to vote in a conclave electing a new pope?
What does the word “conclave” mean?

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-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B

First Reading

Joshua 24:1-2a,15-17,18b

Joshua and the people declare that they will serve the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 34:2-3,16-17,18-19,20-21

The Lord hears the cries of the just.

Second Reading

Ephesians 5:21-32 (or shorter form Ephesians 5:2a,25-32)

Husbands and wives should love one another as Christ loves the Church.

Gospel Reading

John 6:60-69

Simon Peter confesses his faith that Jesus alone has the words of the eternal life.

Background on the Gospel Reading

For our Gospel today we hear the conclusion of the “Bread of Life discourse” in the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel. In the preceding verses, which we have heard proclaimed in our liturgy over the past few weeks, we have heard Jesus explain that he is the Bread of Life, given so that those who believe may have eternal life. This discourse follows the miracle in which Jesus fed more than five thousand people with five barley loaves and two fish. As Jesus has been teaching these things, John’s Gospel describes a murmuring crowd unable to accept Jesus’ words. In today’s Gospel, the crowd has dwindled in number, and John no longer references them, or the Jews. Instead John describes the questioning of those considered to be Jesus’ own disciples.

Today’s Gospel first records the response of those in the crowd who are described as Jesus’ disciples. Just as the larger crowd had struggled with Jesus’ teaching, these disciples also cannot accept Jesus’ words. Jesus is said to know about their murmuring. He responds by acknowledging their unbelief and by reiterating that only those chosen by the Father will follow Jesus to the end. John’s Gospel reports that many of those who had been Jesus’ disciples ceased to follow him at this point. The number of people following Jesus dwindled from a crowd of more than 5,000 to only 12 people. And it is to these Twelve that Jesus now turns his attention.

Simon Peter’s response to Jesus’ question as to whether those closest to him will also leave, reminds us of the reports of Peter’s confession of faith in the Synoptic Gospels. Peter announces, on behalf of all the Twelve, that they have come to believe all that Jesus has taught about himself: Jesus is the one from God in whom they have found the path to eternal life.

This conclusion of the Bread of Life discourse focuses on personal faith in the life of Christian discipleship. Each person must make his or her own judgment about who Jesus is and in doing so determine the way of life that he or she will follow. God’s grace invites us to be Jesus’ disciples, but each person must respond to the grace of God and confess as his or her own the belief that Jesus is the one from God. This faith then commits us to the path of life, leading us to eternal life.

Confirmation Orientations

Orientation for Parents of Confirmation Candidates entering Year Two of the preparation process should attend the orientation this Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.

Spanish speaking families should attend at 2:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.
English speaking families should attend from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Orientation for Year One Families

is Sunday Sept. 8, 2024

Spanish speaking families should attend at 2:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.
English speaking families should attend from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Both orientations are in the parish hall.

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

“Taller de Oracion, Sept 9th…” Haga clic aqui:

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

“Desde entonces, muchos de sus discípulos se echaron para atrás y ya no querían andar con él. Entonces Jesús les dijo a los Doce, "¿También ustedes quieren dejarme?" Simón Pedro le respondió: ‘Señor, ¿a quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna; y nosotros creemos y sabemos que tú eres el Santo de Dios’”. (Evangelio San Juan 6:55, 60-69). Como compartí la semana pasada, ¿cómo podemos culpar a los discípulos a no entender lo que Jesús decía sobre la necesidad de comer su cuerpo y beber su sangre para tener la vida eterna? Nosotros, que tenemos más entendimiento de lo que significa comer el Cuerpo de Cristo y beber su sangre, ¿cómo llegamos a Misa? ¿Llegamos con un corazón abierto y dispuesto a recibir a Jesús en la Eucaristía? O, ¿llegamos a las fuerzas, sentimos que no entendemos nada, y contamos los minutos que se acabe la Misa para irnos a comer o mirar la tele, o hablar con los amigos o las amigas? La Eucaristía, la Misa, es una celebración importante y necesaria para nosotros. Es en la Misa que nos unimos a otros, para orar, escuchar, cantar y comer del Cuerpo de Jesús que nos da la paz, nos da la gracia para seguir adelante en nuestra vida. O quizás por las cosas negativas que estamos viviendo, no podemos mirar y escuchar a Jesús en la Misa. A veces, no entendemos lo que Dios nos da en la Misa, y sentimos que recibimos nada y es una pérdida de tiempo. Hermano y hermana, no es pérdida de tiempo. Les suplico que sigan asistiendo a Misa, sigan hablando con Dios, pidiéndole que les enseñe porque necesitan estar en la Misa. Todos deseamos vida, ser felices, sentirnos completos y con dignidad, sólo Jesús pueda darnos eso. ¡Acercarnos a Jesús, que nos ofrece su cuerpo y sangre para que tengamos vida!

“La Eucaristía y nuestra llamada a la misión, Parte I” Haga clic aquí:

Viviendo Nuestra Fe: “¿Qué es el RICA/OCIA?”. Haga clic aquí:

OTRA REFLEXIÓN: “SIMÓN PEDRO, “SEÑOR, ¿A QUIÉN IREMOS?” Haga clic aquí:

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