Wear red this Sunday, and more, from Fr. Ron, week 20

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

May 17, 2024 | Issue 20

A Word from the Pastor

May 17, 2024

The Solemnity of Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the Church. But what is the meaning of Pentecost, as revealed in the Catholic Church's teachings?

Pentecost is the fulfillment of the Paschal Mystery - the death, resurrection, and ascension of

Jesus Christ. It marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the birth of the Church. Thus, liturgically it marks the end of the Easter season.

The Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples, uniting them in truth and communion, and empowering them for their mission to the world. Pentecost is the “convincing manifestation of Easter to all the nations,” as the disciples are filled with the Spirit and begin proclaiming “the mighty acts of God” in various languages.

Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Church is established as the work of the Spirit, “one, holy, catholic and apostolic.” The Spirit guides the Church in truth, strengthens her in faith, and prompts her to service and mission.

The Holy Spirit is the “soul of mission,” drawing us into the mystery of the living God and impelling us to open the doors and go forth to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel, communicating the joy of faith and the encounter with Christ. The Spirit makes us look to the

horizon and drives us to the very outskirts of existence in order to proclaim life in Jesus Christ to every corner of the world.

Pentecost thus represents the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send the Spirit, who will lead the

disciples into all truth and empower them for their evangelizing task. The Eucharist celebrated on Pentecost becomes the “Pentecost event” for the faithful, as they receive the Body and Blood of Christ and are filled anew with the Holy Spirit.

We rejoice in this gift of the Holy Spirit who enlivens our faith, heals our divisions and impels us to continue the mission of Jesus.

Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful people. Enkindle within us the fire of your love. Send us forth by your Spirit so that through us you will renew the face of the earth.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

Wear Red for Pentecost

The Solemnity of Pentecost marks the end of the Easter season. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples gathered together in fear. They became courageous witnesses.

One of the great signs of the presence of the Spirit on that day was the tongues of fire that appeared over each person. That’s one of the reasons RED is the liturgical color for this solemnity. The vestments and liturgical décor are resplendent with red. To carry the theme through the whole congregation, we invite you to wear red to church on Pentecost, this Sunday, May 19. Your presence in whatever red clothes or accessories you may have will add to the festivity of our celebration.

Veni Creator Spiritus

These traditional words from Pentecost Sunday are put in a more modern setting by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ (colleague of Fr. Ron in the Philippines), and performed by Bukas Palad Music Ministry From the album Behold the Risen Lord

Preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year

Every 25 or 50 years, the Church celebrates a Jubilee Year. It is a time of renewal, prayer and pilgrimages. The year 2025 will be such a Jubilee Year and Pope Francis has given it the theme of Hope.

Attached is an overview of the “Bull of Indiction” that Pope Francis recently issued. In it he explains the theme of the Jubilee Year as well as some of its features. This summary was written by Elise Anne Allen and appeared recently in Cruxnow.com

Read here...

A Course on Vatican II

Have you ever wondered exactly what the Second Vatican Council really said? It has received credit and blame for things it never said or did. So, what did those bishops really work on for over four years? What did they say about the Church, about the world, about our role as Christians in the world?

This course is part of the Diocesan Institute and will be offered here at St. Patrick Parish Center. Fr. Ron Bagley, CJM is the teacher. It runs for five Tuesdays, June 4 – July 2, 6:00-9:00 pm. Registration must be made through the Diocesan Institute online: https://sdcatholic.org/office-for/diocesan-institute/course-registration-pay-online/

You can contact Fr. Ron at the parish if you have questions.

End of the Year Retreat on the Eucharist

Catechists, teachers and parish ministers are invited to the annual End of the Year Retreat on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. - noon at St. Gregory the Great, 11451 Blue Cypress Dr., San Diego, with Bishop Michael Pham. This event is free, but registration is required at www.sdcatholicdisciples.net/events, or call 858-490-8232.

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Retiro de Fin de Año

Catequistas, maestros y ministros parroquiales están invitados a que nos acompañen a un retiro con nuestro Obispo Felipe Pulido sobre la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas, el sábado 22 de junio en la parroquia Holy Trinity, 405 Ballard St., El Cajon, de 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Evento gratuito. Les pedimos se inscriban con anticipación en nuestro sitio: www.sdcatholicdisciples.net/es/events. Llámanos para más información al 858-490-8232.

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Soup for Shoes

Please join St. Patrick Soup for Shoes for gourmet soup, bread, dessert and camaraderie every Thursday from 4:30-6:00 PM. Last year was a grand success! The Soup Kitchen partnered with Shoes to the World and Sowing the Seeds of Mercy in Pakistan with the Eudist Fathers providing 1,327 pairs of shoes to Pakistan school children living in poverty. This year our project has expanded to 2,500 pairs of shoes along with a request from Togo (Africa) where the Eudists work.

All proceeds in May and June will be donated!

Kindly RSVP Via email: soupsuppersstpats@gmail.com

Visit:

www.shoestotheworld.org/donate or send checks payable to Shoes To The World-Pakistan (IRS 501-c-3) to the church office or 3450 James Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008

Million Meals Event

June 8 and 9

The deacons of the Diocese of San Diego have come together to live out their mission to serve the needy by coordinating an event to provide nutritious meals to children and families living in extreme poverty. The meals will be sent to charities serving the poor in Tijuana, Mexico, the Zambia Africa.

To do this, the deacons need to:

- raise $375,000 dollars to purchase food ingredients and for shipping.

- recruit 4,000 volunteers to pack the 1.5 million meals during an inspiring and enjoyable i weekend community experience.

St. Patrick's deacons are inviting all members of our parish community to participate the weekend of June 8 & 9 at Cathedral Catholic High School.

For more information / to donate, view shift times, and register to help pack meals:

a) Please visit: sdcatholic.org/millionmeals

b) Or scan the attached QR code:

More than 4,000 faithful of all ages packed 1.5 million meals in our 2023 event.

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.

The Holy Spirit came on Pentecost. What Jewish feast is Pentecost?
What does the word Pentecost literally mean?
What sound did the disciples hear when the Holy Spirit came upon them?
What visible sign did they see of the Holy Spirit?
When Peter spoke to the crowds on Pentecost, from what Old Testament book did he quote?

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

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Answers to Catholic Trivia here!

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The Solemnity of Pentecost

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles gathered in Jerusalem.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34

God’s Spirit renews the earth.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13

We are all one in Christ Jesus.

Gospel Reading

John 20:19-23

Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Background on the Gospel Reading

The season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles, today’s first reading. The account in today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23, also recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. Yet the event in John’s Gospel takes place on Easter Sunday. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts. It is best we know that after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an Advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world.

In the context of the feast of Pentecost, John 20:19-23 reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He breathes the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and sends them to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ act of breathing the Holy Spirit upon the apostles mirrors God’s act of breathing life into Adam. In fact, both the Greek and Hebrew words for “spirit” can also be translated as “breath.” This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. The reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church’s sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are cleansed of sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God through the forgiveness of sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people.

Veni Sancte Spiritus

"Veni Sancte Spiritus" was written by the Taizé community, published in 1994. It is sung here by the community of Taizé.

Blood Drive

Save the date! As part of our commitment to our community, St. Patrick Catholic Church is hosting a blood drive this Sunday, May 19 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. When you donate blood, you are making a difference in someone's life, like Mason pictured above. There is no substitute for your lifesaving gift.

Please make a commitment to save a life on May 19. Schedule your appointment today!

Schedule here...

St. John Eudes in the

Easter Season

Our series of spirituality of St. Eudes continues on Thursday at 7:00pm and Fridays at 9:00am.

Last topics

May 23 & 24 - Living the Mysteries and States of Jesus; The Consecration of Time - Fr. Ben Drapeau CJM.

Scholarship to Patrick School

The Larin Scholarship is available to one student who demonstrates financial need and a desire to attend St. Patrick Catholic School. One scholarship is available for an incoming kindergartner (not currently enrolled at SPCS) and tuition will be covered for all nine years while enrolled at St. Patrick Catholic School. Click the button below, or the QR code to complete the interest form and for more information.

Scholarship application here...

Beca para la escuela St Patrick

La Beca Larin está disponible para un estudiante que demuestre necesidad financiera y deseo de asistir a la Escuela Católica St. Patrick. Hay una beca disponible para un niño que ingresa al jardín de infantes (que actualmente no está inscrito en SPCS) y la matrícula estará cubierta durante los nueve años mientras esté inscrito en la Escuela Católica St. Patrick. Haga el código QR para completar el formulario de interés y obtener más información.

Evento “Un Millón de Comidas

Los diáconos de la diócesis invitan a comunidades parroquiales a participar en este evento el fin de semana del 8-9 de Junio en el Cathedral Catholic High School. El año pasado fue un gran éxito que reunió más de 3000 feligreses a empacar comidas para niños hambrientos en Tijuana y a través del mundo. Este año la meta es de empacar un millón y medio de comidas y recaudar $375,000. Equipos parroquiales, ministerios, familias e individuos pueden tener impacto en la vida de un joven y gozarlo en el proceso. Mas información y la forma de inscripción están en sdcatholic.org/millionmeals. Todos están invitados. También puede llamar a la Oficina Parroquial y hable con uno de los diáconos.

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Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos, “La paz este con ustedes. Como el Padre me ha enviado, así también los envío yo”. Después de decir esto, sopló sobre ellos y les dijo, “Reciban el Espíritu Santo. A los que les perdonen los pecados, les quedarán perdonados; y a los que no se los perdonen, les quedarán sin perdonar”. Celebramos hoy la gran Fiesta de Pentecostés, Jesús cumple lo que les había prometido a sus discípulos, que iba a enviar el Paráclito, el Espíritu Santo, para ayudarlos, recordarles, guiarlos, y animarlos en su camino de fe. Ahora, leímos en el Evangelio de San Juan, que Jesús sopló sobre ellos y les da ese mismo Espíritu de Jesucristo. ¡Tú y yo somos templos vivos del Espíritu Santo! A causa de este Espíritu Santo que está en nosotros, podemos llamarle a Dios, “Abba/Papi”, porque somos hijas e hijos de este Dios amoroso. Por este mismo Espíritu Santo, podemos llamarle a Jesús, “mi Señor y mi Dios”, porque es el #1 de toda nuestra vida. Por este mismo Espíritu Santo, podemos mirarnos como hermanos y hermanas, un Pueblo de Dios, un Cuerpo de Cristo. No siempre será fácil, a veces lo que vivimos o escuchamos en las noticias, como la violencia en este país y en otros, guerras, niños y niñas llorando, masacres dondequiera, indiferencias, racismo y muchas otras cosas. Que nos hace mirar hacia el cielo y decirle a Dios, “¡Ya basta, por favor!” Pero más que nunca, tenemos que mantenernos fieles a Dios, confiando que Dios es fiel y nos acompaña en cada paso de nuestra vida. Y recordar esas palabras de Jesucristo, que “Él está con nosotros siempre, hasta el final de los tiempos”. Somos suyos, el Espíritu Santo está en ti y en mí, y desea llenarnos de su paz. Aceptemos este regalo. ¡Feliz Pentecostés!

“TU CORAZÓN, SU CASA”. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ:

EXPLICACIÓN: “EL DON DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO”. Haga clic aquí:

OTRA REFLEXIÓN: “SOPLÓ SOBRE ELLOS … LES DIJO, ‘RECIBAN EL ESPÍRITU SANTO’” Haga clic aquí:

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