A Word from the Pastor



June 27, 2025

Most of the apostles and lots of other saints have their own feast day, but how about the two most famous saints of the early church that we celebrate this weekend? On February 22 the Church celebrates the “Chair of Peter” the sign that Peter was the first among the apostles and the one designated to lead the early Church after Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension. You may have seen the painting by Paul Rubens which shows Peter with the “Keys” and wearing the pallium of the office of Bishop.

But there is no “Feast of St. Peter.”

St. Paul, although not one of the Twelve, was an Apostle commissioned by Jesus. There is the January 25 celebration of “The Conversion of St. Paul” which commemorates the Damascus Road episode described in Acts of the Apostles 9:1-31, 22:1-22, and 26:9-24. It is the scene made famous by the “Conversion on the Way to Damascus” painting by Caravaggio.

But there is no “Feast of St. Paul.”

The two leading saints of the early Church are celebrated together as the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, (or the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul if celebrated on a Sunday as it is this year). This celebration is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul and is always observed on June 29.

It’s a very old tradition. St. Augustine of Hippo (late 4th century) says in his Sermon 295: “One day is assigned for the celebration of the martyrdom of the two apostles. But those two were one. Although their martyrdom occurred on different days, they were one.” The Preface of the Mass for the feast of these saints reminds us of their unique yet complementary importance:

For by your providence [O Lord]

the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul bring us joy:

Peter, foremost in confessing the faith,

Paul, its outstanding preacher,

Peter, who established the early Church from the remnant of Israel,

Paul, master and teacher of the Gentiles that you call.

And so, each in a different way

gathered together the one family of Christ;

and revered together throughout the world, they share one martyr’s crown.

May our faith grow stronger on the foundation of these great apostles.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron 

 rmbagley@yahoo.com

Fourth of July

Our parish Masses on Friday, July 4 are at 7:00 and 8:00 am as usual.

On July 4 all parish offices are closed in observance of Independence Day.

Missionary Appeal This Weekend

This weekend, June 28-29, we welcome Father Tom Lucas who will speak on behalf of Casa de los Pobres. This is our annual opportunity to support the missionary activity of the Church through the Annual Cooperative Missionary Appeal. Casa de los Pobres is a comprehensive social services center in neighboring Tijuana.

For more than 60 years the Casa, the House of the Poor directed by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Peace, has provided food, clothing, medical services, counselling and catechetical ministries to all who come to their door. Each year they provide more than 300,000 meals, and each month many people visit their outpatient medical clinic and social services office. The current situation of migrants becomes more difficult with each passing day, and our help is needed more than ever to provide for our neediest brothers and sisters who live 50 miles and a world away from here. 

Fr. Tom Lucas will speak at all of our Masses on June 28 and 29. There will be a second collection in support of this ministry. Envelopes are available at the doors of the church. Thank you for your generous support in this vital work.

Leon de Peru

This documentary was made by the Vatican. It is about 45 minutes long and traces the life of

Robert Prevost in Peru, who is now Pope Leo XIV. It is in Spanish and has good subtitles.

First Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis Will Be Canonized Sept. 7

Pope Leo XIV has set September 7 as the rescheduled date to canonize the Catholic Church’s first millennial-era saint Carlo Acutis.

Acutis’ canonization was originally scheduled for April 27, but was postponed following the death of Pope Francis on April 21.

Acutis was 15 when he died in northern Italy in 2006, after a short bout with leukemia. He has become enormously popular especially among young Catholics who have been flocking to the shrine in his honor in Assisi. His tomb in Assisi has become a pilgrimage site, especially during the 2025 Holy Year underway. It features a glass coffin in which Acutis can be seen dressed in sneakers, jeans and a sweatshirt,

While he enjoyed regular pastimes for his age — hiking, video games, and joking around with friends – he also taught catechism in a local parish and did outreach to the homeless. He used his computer skills to create an online exhibit about more than 100 eucharistic miracles recognized by the church over many centuries.



In setting the Sept. 7 date, Leo announced that Acutis would be canonized along with another Italian Catholic, Pier Giorgio Frassati, who also died young at age 24 after contracting polio.

May these young saints be an inspiration to all millennials and people from every generation.

A Reflection on Real Presence



In last week’s issue of America Media, Fr. Terrance W. Klein, a well-known Catholic writer and parish priest, offered a reflection on the Eucharist. It offers more food for thought and invites us to drive more deeply into our understanding of this great Sacrament.

Parish Bookkeeper Needed for Immediate Start

Our parish is in need of a full-time bookkeeper to join our parish staff. We are looking for a person of faith with a commitment to our parish and mission. The person should have a college bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, communication or equivalent and we prefer at least 5 years of successful work experience managing business enterprise(s). It is important that the person has proficiency with Cloud-based QuickBooks, Excel and church-management software. The successful applicant needs strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills, as well as attention to detail. A valid California drivers’ license is also necessary.



If you or someone you know is a good fit for this position, share the attached job description or call the parish office at 760-729-2866.

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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. On what road was St. Paul travelling when he experienced his conversion?
2. What title is often given to St. Paul because of his missionary journeys?
3. Where in Rome is the Basilica of St. Paul?
4. How many times did the risen Lord ask Peter: “Do you love me?”
5. Did Peter agree with preaching the gospel to non-Jews?

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