“Lord, increase our faith!”, and more - Week 40

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

October 3, 2025 | Issue 40

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastoral Reflection

With change often comes uncertainty. It has been a month since I arrived, and already small but meaningful changes have taken place in our worship at Mass. The Eucharistic celebration is the very heart of our faith, the place where heaven and earth meet. Every detail of how we celebrate is meant to draw us into the mystery of God’s presence and help us return to Him in humility. That is why we have made certain adjustments, such as removing the hand sanitizers from the altar. This decision was made prayerfully, with the hope that our focus might remain entirely on the Lord. The sanctuary — the altar space — is the holiest place in the church, and we should always treat it with reverence, allowing nothing to distract us from what is taking place there: the sacrifice of Christ made present for us.

Today’s readings invite us to deepen our trust in that presence. In the Gospel, the apostles cry out, “Increase our faith!” Jesus responds by speaking about the power of faith, comparing it to a mustard seed — the tiniest of seeds, yet full of life and potential. This image reminds us that faith does not need to be perfect or immense to be effective. Even a little faith, placed entirely in God, can move mountains and transform our lives.

Faith is not merely a feeling; it is a gift, and a gift that calls us to action. When we trust God, He leads us to unexpected places, carries us through difficult seasons, and surprises us with His grace. St. Paul’s exhortation to Timothy — to “stir into flame the gift of God” — is a call for us to live our faith boldly and courageously, even when the world tempts us toward fear or discouragement.

Finally, Jesus teaches that faith expresses itself in service. True disciples do not serve for recognition or reward but out of love for God. The deeper our faith, the more naturally we will serve others with joy, patience, and generosity.

This week, let us pray with the apostles: “Lord, increase our faith!” May we trust Him more completely, allow Him to guide our steps, and let our faith shine through daily acts of love and service.

Fr. George G. Perez, CJM

Installation of Our New Pastor

On Saturday, October 11 at the 4:30 pm Mass, our new pastor Fr. George Perez, CJM will be formally installed as pastor of St. Patrick Parish.

We are pleased to welcome Bishop Felipe Pulido, Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego, who will preside at the Rite of Installation. There will be a reception on the patio following Mass. All are invited to participate and pray for Fr. George.

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting items for the Annual Fall Food Drive to benefit Catholic Charities,

St Patrick Parish Food Bank and Showers of Blessings.

This food drive will last 3 weeks - October 4 - 26.

The main donation station will be located by the front door of the Parish Hall, look for the Knights of Columbus pop up tent as well as the church patio. Knights will be there to accept your donations of non- perishable food items

(NO GLASS containers)

along with cash /checks. Checks must be made payable to Catholic Charities.

For your convenience scan the QR code on the above to make a monetary donation online. The Knights will be

available to help with any heavy items or answer any questions.

Below is a list of most requested items. As always, any donation is appreciated. Your community appreciates your participation and generosity! Vivat Jesus!

Size 3 & 4 disposable diapers
Baby wipes
Non-perishable rice beans
Trail Mix
Yogurt cups (unrefrigerated)
Fruit cups
Juice boxes
Mini-raisin boxes
Bottled water
Canned meat

Say No to Go Fund Me

We have learned that unauthorized GoFundMe pages are being set up for many of our diocesan parishes and schools. The pages look authentic, but they have not been authorized by our Parish/School. Donations made via these pages will not be received by the Parish or School. Please do not contribute to any GoFundMe page that lists our Parish or School as the recipient.

The pope's Prayer Intention for October is "for collaboration among different religious traditions." Listen as he tells us why this important.

Listen here...

Procession in Honor of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish invites you to celebrate the Jubilee of Migrants and Refugees by accompanying us in procession and prayer to celebrate the Jubilee of Hope. The procession will begin at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1770 Kearney, at 2pm and will end at the Holy Door of Hope at St. Joseph Cathedral (1535 Third Ave). There will be a special prayer in the Cathedral at 3:30pm. We recommend using public transportation to arrive at Our Lady of Guadalupe, as parking is limited.

For decades, Our Lady of Guadalupe has stood alongside immigrants in San Diego, offering shelter and support to individuals newly released from detention centers or experiencing street releases. Today, through the FAITH project of interfaith court accompaniment, the parish continues this legacy by walking with immigrants and their families during some of the most challenging moments of their journeys. We commit ourselves to walking with our brothers and sisters, knowing that God walks alongside us.

40 Days For Life Fall Campaign September 24 - November 2

Join the 40-day campaign that aims to protect the unborn through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and an all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. To sign up for vigil hours and check the locations and programs, visit.

Read more here...

Six Week Fall Bible Study-Register This Weekend!

“Relating to Others as Jesus Would”. Examining the life Jesus lived will point us in the right direction on how to follow him and his way.

There will be two meeting options:

Six Monday evenings, 6:45pm – 8:30pm, Oct 13 – Nov 17
Six Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am – 11:30am Oct 15 – Nov 19

Register by contacting Carole King at : stpatbiblestudy40@gmail.com or 760-434-5688; Cost is $15; (cash or check payable to St. Patrick Church).

Join us and bring a friend. Sponsored by the St. Patrick Bible Study Team.

First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community

The conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth are in many ways similar to our struggles today as Christians. They, too, witnessed division, scandal, immorality, persecution and other trials. In First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community learn how St. Paul addressed these struggles by introducing the Corinthians to God’s greatest gift–the Eucharist.

Ruah Adonai Breath of God Bible Study will begin First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 8:30 am in the Parish Center. Participants will meet every Thursday to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register contact Lisa Albers at lalbersphone@gmail.com or

Kelly Le Berthon at kelly.leberthon12@gmail.com

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

Online Giving Reminder

If you currently use Online Giving for your electronic giving, please make sure you login to the application frequently to make sure your payment method is current and your donations are being processed.

Click on the Online Giving icon below to create or access your account.

Donate to ACA here...

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.

Who said: “Hail Mary, full of grace”?
Who said, “The God of Israel says: Let my people go”?
Who said, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord”?
Who said: “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew.”?
Who said: “I do will it. Be made clean.”?

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

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Answers to Catholic Trivia here!

Give to Your Church here...Online Giving

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

First Reading

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

The patience of the just man shall be rewarded when he sees the vision fulfilled.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 95:1-2,6-7,8-9

Sing joyfully to God, our salvation.

Second Reading

2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14

Paul urges Timothy to remain strong in the Spirit of faith Timothy received.

Gospel Reading

Luke 17:5-10

Jesus teaches the apostles the importance of faith and service to God.

Background on the Gospel Reading

In today's Gospel we hear Jesus teach about faith and service to God. The context is a continuing dialogue between Jesus and his followers about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus has just finished an instruction on sin and forgiveness. There are two related teachings that Jesus offers to his disciples when they cry out for an increase in faith.

The first is the familiar reminder that faith, even just a little, will enable the followers of Jesus to do wondrous things. But this uplifting and inspiring teaching is quickly followed by the second teaching, a caution about knowing one's place in God's plans. The disciples of Jesus are to understand themselves as servants to God and his plans. Even when God works wonders through us, with our mustard seed-size faith, we must not seek praise. Our participation in God's plans is God's grace to us—nothing more, nothing less.

When we are graced enough to cooperate with God, the work we do is nothing more than our obligation to God as faithful stewards. And yet, our faith enables us to believe that what we have offered in service to God, as his servants, can be made to produce a hundredfold.

Bishop Pham Interviewed for PBS Newshour

Our Bishop was interviewed by Amna Nawaz of PBS and asked to share his story as an immigrant refugee and now bishop of a border Diocese. The edited version appeared on PBS Newshour and lasted about 8 minutes.

Watch here...

The ladies of the Altar Society are having a Bake Sale on the church patio next Sunday, October 12. Plan to stop by their table and check out the delicious items they have prepared.

Donations of baked goods are always welcomed!

For the ladies of the Parish, our monthly Luncheon/Business Meeting on Thursday, October 9 in the Patio Room of the Parish Hall starting at noon.

We will be presenting a check to Brian Sestito, Principal of St. Patrick School, with a check for $1,500 for their School Scholarship Fund. Come join us on the 9th and learn more about our ministry and meet all our wonderful ladies who work so hard to make St. Patrick parish great.

Family Mass

Our next Family Mass will be on October 12 at 9:00 am in the church.

Come and bring the whole family.

Pope Leo XIV Comments on the Critics of Cardinal Cupich

Read this short article that describes how Pope Leo XIV responded to a question from a reporter on the controversy surrounding an award to be presented to an Illinois senator.

Read article here...

Pan de Vida

This familiar song about the Bread of Life was written by the popular Catholic composer Bob Hurd and Pia Moriarty. The Spanish adaptation was made by Jaime Cortez, Magali Jerez, Elena Garcia and Gustavo Castillo.

Schwarzenegger Says That ‘Catholic Church a Powerhouse For Environmental Activism

Ahead of the ‘Raising Hope for Climate Justice’ conference in Castel Gandolfo, Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks to Vatican News about the Church’s vast reach to 1.4 billion Catholics, who have the collective potential to help heal our common home. Reported by Devin Watkins in the September 30 issue of Vatican News.

Read article here.....

XXVII Domingo ordinario

Reflexión Pastoral – Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Con el cambio suele venir mucha incertidumbre. Ya ha pasado un mes desde mi llegada, y hemos realizado algunos cambios pequeños pero significativos en nuestra celebración de la Misa. La Eucaristía es el corazón de nuestra fe, el lugar donde el cielo y la tierra se encuentran. Cada detalle de cómo celebramos debe ayudarnos a entrar en el misterio de la presencia de Dios y a volver a Él con humildad. Por eso hemos hecho ciertos ajustes, como retirar los desinfectantes de manos del altar. Esta decisión fue tomada después de mucha oración, con la esperanza de que nuestra atención permanezca completamente en el Señor. El santuario — el espacio del altar — es el lugar más sagrado de la iglesia, y siempre debemos tratarlo con reverencia, permitiendo que nada nos distraiga de lo que allí sucede: el sacrificio de Cristo hecho presente para nosotros.

Las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a profundizar nuestra confianza en esa presencia. En el Evangelio, los apóstoles claman: “¡Auméntanos la fe!” Jesús responde hablando del poder de la fe, comparándola con un grano de mostaza — el más pequeño de los granos, pero lleno de vida y potencial. Esta imagen nos recuerda que la fe no tiene que ser perfecta ni enorme para ser eficaz. Incluso una fe pequeña, puesta completamente en Dios, puede mover montañas y transformar nuestra vida.

La fe no es solo un sentimiento; es un don, y un don que nos llama a la acción. Cuando confiamos en Dios, Él nos lleva a lugares inesperados, nos sostiene en las pruebas y nos sorprende con su gracia. Las palabras de San Pablo a Timoteo — “reaviva el don de Dios” — nos llaman a vivir nuestra fe con valentía y sin miedo, incluso cuando el mundo nos tienta al desánimo.

Finalmente, Jesús nos enseña que la fe se expresa en el servicio. Los verdaderos discípulos no sirven por reconocimiento o recompensa, sino por amor a Dios. Cuanto más profunda es nuestra fe, más naturalmente serviremos a los demás con alegría, paciencia y generosidad.

Esta semana, recemos junto con los apóstoles: “¡Señor, auméntanos la fe!” Confiemos más plenamente en Él, dejemos que guíe nuestros pasos y hagamos brillar nuestra fe a través de pequeños actos de amor y servicio.

P. George G. Pérez, CJM

Campaña de 40 Días por la Vida (Sept 24 - Nov 2, 2025)

Únase a la campaña de los 40 Días por la Vida con el propósito de proteger la vida de los no nacidos a través del ayuno y vigilas de oración en frente de clínicas de aborto. Para ver los horarios disponibles, ubicaciones y programas, visite

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

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