St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

October 31, 2025 | Issue 300

Solemnity of All Saints


Pastor’s Reflection


All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day


This coming weekend, we approach one of the most misunderstood and controversial times of the year — All Hallows’ Eve, better known as Halloween. The very name “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints’ Day — the feast that honors all who have reached heaven. This is followed by All Souls’ Day, when we remember and pray for all the faithful departed who are still being purified in God’s mercy.


Our readings for these sacred days remind us of God’s eternal promise and the hope of salvation. Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14 gives us a vision of the great multitude of saints standing before the Lamb, clothed in white robes. 1 John 3:1–3 reminds us that we are God’s children now, and what we shall be has not yet been revealed. In Matthew 5:1–12a, the Beatitudes describe the path of holiness and the blessings of those who seek righteousness, mercy, and peace.


Then, as we move into All Souls’ Day, Wisdom 3:1–9 comforts us: “The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God.” Romans 5:5–11 speaks of our reconciliation through Christ, and John 6:37–40 assures us that Jesus will lose nothing of what the Father has given Him but will raise it up on the last day.


The enemy has always sought to distort what is holy and turn hearts away from God’s light. In our own time, the “holy day” of All Hallows’ Eve—the vigil of All Saints—has too often been overshadowed by images of fear, superstition, and the glorification of darkness. In much the same way, the sacred season of Advent is often overtaken by busyness and worldly distractions. Yet through it all, Christ remains our peace.


In the desert, Jesus withstood the temptations of the evil one by seeing through deception and holding fast to the truth of the Father’s love. He did not abandon what was good or holy, but preserved it, revealing that the light of God cannot be dimmed by any shadow.


As disciples of Christ, we are called to do likewise. The proper response to the misuse of holy days is not rejection, but redemption—to reclaim their true and sacred purpose. All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day invite us to celebrate the triumph of grace: the communion of saints in glory, the faithful departed who await the fullness of redemption, and the hope of resurrection that unites heaven and earth.


Let us, then, enter these days with hearts renewed in faith. Rather than giving in to fear or indifference, may we bear joyful witness to the light of Christ, who has conquered death and whose love no darkness can overcome.


Fr. George G. Perez, CJM

All Saints Day


Saturday November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints. Our parish Masses in English are at 7:00 am and 8:00 am. There will be a bilingual Mass at 10:00 am. Because it is a Saturday, it is not a holy day of obligation this year.


All Souls Day


Sunday November 2 is All Souls Day. We will have our regular Sunday Mass schedule and the readings and prayers for All Souls Day will be used at all Masses on Saturday evening and Sunday.


Annual Mass for the Departed



Our annual Mass for all those who have died in the past year will be celebrated on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration during which the names are read and a candle is offered for each of our beloved dead.


Praying For the Dead Can Be A Work Of Reconciliation


When we pray for the dead on All Soul's Day, it's a kind of second chance—to reach across time, and make amends for things undone. In this short article, Alice Camille reflects in a personal way on being reconciled through prayer with a loved one who has died. 



This article also appears in the November 2025 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 90, No. 11, page 38).

Livestream Is Down



Due to technological difficulties, the livestream from our church will not be available for a few weeks. We are awaiting a new part for the system. 

Thank you for your patience.

NYAC Youth Share Their Ghana Experience - Next Sunday


Next Sunday, November 9, all St. Pat's parishioners are invited to come listen to St. Patrick's National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) members (Natalie Myers, Tim Rivette, Hector Saldaña, & Valeria Torres) as they share their incredible experience of travelling to Ghana with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) this past August. Questions will be fielded from the audience during the presentation. Additionally, the NYAC youth will have a walk-through exhibit set up so people can take a more detailed look at their experience in Ghana. The exhibit will be open all morning in the parish hall on Sunday November 9. The panel presentation will take place between the conclusion of the 9:00 a.m. Mass and the beginning of the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  


Come and hear about the amazing experience of our young people.

I Know That My Redeemer Lives



This music written by Scott Soper is based on one of the texts for the Mass of Christian Burial. It is a fitting meditation as we celebrate All Souls Day.

Online Giving Reminder


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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. What special Council of the Church was held exactly 1,700 years ago?
  2. About how many bishops attended that Council?
  3. What major statement came out of that Council?
  4. What Council of the Church was held from 1962 to 1965?
  5. How many bishops attended that Council?


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


The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed –

All Souls Day


First Reading

Wisdom 3:1-9 


Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4,5, 6


Second Reading

Romans 6:3-9 


Gospel Reading

John 11:17-27


Background on the Gospel Reading


On the Feast of All Souls, we pray for the souls of all those who have died. There are many choices of readings for this day, all focusing on our belief in the resurrection of the dead and Jesus' promise of eternal life. The Gospel story of the raising of Lazarus offers us many important insights about this aspect of our faith.


Jesus was good friends with Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. Lazarus had fallen ill, and Martha and Mary had sent word to Jesus. Jesus delays his journey to them, however, and when he arrives in Bethany, he finds that Lazarus is dead and has been buried for four days.


The scene described at Bethany is a sad one; Lazarus and his family have many friends who have come to mourn his death. Martha goes out to meet Jesus when he arrives. She cries with him, saying that if Jesus had been there, Lazarus would not have died. Yet she remains confident that God will do whatever Jesus asks. Jesus consoles her with the promise that Lazarus would rise from the dead. Martha affirms her belief that there will be resurrection of the dead in the last days. Jesus promises her even more; he says that he himself is the Resurrection and the life for all those who believe in him. Martha professes her faith in this, acknowledging that Jesus is Christ, the Son of God.


This is the profession of faith we continue to make, and it is the promise on which we base our hope for eternal life for ourselves and for all those who have died. In his death and Resurrection, Jesus has conquered death for all those who believe in him.


We believe that we continue to share a relationship with those who have died. When we pray for the souls of the faithful departed, we are praying for those whose souls are journeying through purgatory, being prepared for eternal life in heaven. We believe that our prayers for them will help to speed their journey to eternal life with God in heaven.

Sing With All the Saints in Glory



As we celebrate All Saints and hold out the promise of eternal life to our beloved dead, this song reminds us of the foundation of our hope.

Christmas Boutique - Mark Your Calendars 


Only Three Weeks until the Christmas Boutique


The ladies of the Altar Society will be on the church patio on Sundays, November 9 and 16 selling tickets for their Raffle Baskets to be given away on November 23 at their Boutique.  Stop by and check out the amazing baskets they have put together, one valued at over $400.


We have a special treat for the kids this year: we just received notice from the North Pole that Santa will be at our Boutique on Sunday, November 23. In addition, we have a Santa Workshop for the kids on Sunday the 23rd where they can make their own Christmas ornament. This is a free workshop just for our young church members. While your kids are making their ornaments with the help of our members, parents will have time to check out all the wonderful items we have for sale.


Stop by and help our ladies make this a successful event.


Showers of Blessings would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to our ministry last weekend. We are very grateful.


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Showers of Blessings quiere agradecer a todos los que donaron tan generosamente a nuestro ministerio el fin de semana pasado. Estamos muy agradecidos.



Learn more about us: Showersofblessingscarlsbad.com

Misa Diaria y dominical en directo



Debido a dificultades técnicas, la transmisión en vivo desde nuestra iglesia no estará disponible durante unas semanas. Estamos esperando una nueva pieza para el sistema.

Gracias por su paciencia. 

Día de Todos los Santos



El sábado 1 de noviembre es la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos. Nuestras misas parroquiales en ingles son a las 7:00 y 8:00 h. Habrá un Misa bilingüe a las 10:00 h. Al ser sábado, no es día de precepto este año.


Día de los Fieles Difuntos


El domingo 2 de noviembre es el Día de los Fieles Difuntos. Mantendremos nuestro horario habitual de misas dominicales y las lecturas y oraciones del Día de los Fieles Difuntos se utilizarán en todas las misas del sábado por la tarde y del domingo.


Misa Anual por los Difuntos


Nuestra misa anual por todos los fallecidos en el último año se celebrará el lunes 3 de noviembre a las 19:00 h. Todos están invitados a unirse a esta celebración, durante la cual se leerán los nombres y se ofrecerá una vela por cada uno de nuestros seres queridos fallecidos.

Solemnidad de Todos los Santos


Reflexión del Pastor


Víspera de Todos los Santos, Día de Todos los Santos y Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos


Este fin de semana nos acercamos a uno de los momentos más incomprendidos y debatidos del año: la Víspera de Todos los Santos, más conocida como Halloween. El mismo nombre “Halloween” proviene de “All Hallows’ Eve”, que significa la víspera de Todo lo Sagrado, la fiesta en la que honramos a todos los que han alcanzado el cielo. A continuación, celebramos el Día de los Fieles Difuntos, cuando recordamos y oramos por todos los que han partido y aún están siendo purificados en la misericordia de Dios.


Las lecturas de estos días sagrados nos recuerdan la promesa eterna de Dios y la esperanza de la salvación. En Apocalipsis 7, 2–4.9–14, se nos presenta la visión de una multitud inmensa de santos ante el Cordero, vestidos con túnicas blancas. 1 Juan 3, 1–3 nos recuerda que ya somos hijos de Dios, aunque todavía no se ha manifestado lo que seremos. En Mateo 5, 1– 12a, las Bienaventuranzas nos muestran el camino de la santidad y las bendiciones de quienes buscan la justicia, la misericordia y la paz.


Al llegar al Día de los Fieles Difuntos, Sabiduría 3, 1–9 nos consuela: “Las almas de los justos están en las manos de Dios.” Romanos 5, 5–11 nos habla de nuestra reconciliación por medio de Cristo, y Juan 6, 37–40 nos asegura que Jesús no perderá a ninguno de los que el Padre le ha confiado, sino que los resucitará en el último día.

El enemigo siempre ha intentado distorsionar lo que es santo y apartar los corazones de la luz de Dios. En nuestro tiempo, el “día santo” de la Víspera de Todos los Santos —la vigilia de la fiesta— ha sido opacado con frecuencia por imágenes de miedo, superstición y la glorificación de la oscuridad. Del mismo modo, el tiempo sagrado de Adviento suele verse invadido por el ajetreo y las distracciones del mundo. Sin embargo, en medio de todo, Cristo sigue siendo nuestra paz.


En el desierto, Jesús resistió las tentaciones del maligno al discernir la verdad y permanecer fiel al amor del Padre. No abandonó lo que era bueno y santo, sino que lo preservó, revelando que la luz de Dios no puede ser apagada por ninguna sombra.


Como discípulos de Cristo, estamos llamados a hacer lo mismo. La respuesta correcta ante el mal uso de los días santos no es el rechazo, sino la redención: recuperar su verdadero y sagrado significado. La Víspera de Todos lo Sagrado, el Día de Todos los Santos y la Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos nos invitan a celebrar el triunfo de la gracia: la comunión de los santos en la gloria, los fieles difuntos que esperan la plenitud de la redención y la esperanza de la resurrección que une el cielo y la tierra.


Entremos, pues, en estos días con el corazón renovado en la fe. En lugar de ceder al miedo o a la indiferencia, demos testimonio gozoso de la luz de Cristo, que ha vencido a la muerte y cuyo amor ninguna oscuridad podrá vencer.


P. George G. Pérez, CJM

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

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