Annual Veterans Mass and more, from Fr. Ron, week 44 Friday, November 3, 2023

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

November 3, 2023 | Issue 44

A Word from the Pastor

November 3, 2023

Some other Christian churches do not believe that we can assist those who have died with our prayer. However, praying for the dead has a deep meaning in the Catholic Church. It is a way of appreciating the testimony and good that the deceased have left us, and of thanking the Lord for having given them to us and for his love and friendship. The Church prays in a special way for the deceased during every Mass, entrusting them to the mercy of God and hoping that they will be with Him in Paradise. Prayer for the dead is an expression of Christian hope in the resurrection and the communion of saints.

The communion of saints teaches us that we are all united in the life of God and in his love, both the living and the dead. Therefore, praying for the deceased is a way to maintain communion with them and help them on their path to the fullness of eternal life. Prayer for the dead also reminds us that we are a family united in faith and baptism, and that we should pray for each other.

Prayer for the dead is considered a noble practice that involves belief in the resurrection of the dead, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures and professed in the Creed. The Bible teaches us that praying for the dead is holy and godly. Furthermore, prayer for the deceased can be beneficial for both them and us, since their intercession for us can be effective.

During this month of November, we offer special prayers as a Church for all our beloved dead. Last week we already celebrated All Saints Day on which we recalled all those who have gone before us and have made their way to heaven. We are one with them. We also celebrated All Souls Day on November 2. At a beautiful bilingual parish Mass, we remembered all those who died during the past year and commended them to the love and mercy of God. We will continue to remember all the deceased members of our families and our friends at all the Masses during this month of November. A stack of envelopes (filled out by our parishioners) includes the names of our special intentions. You can still add the names of your loved ones. Envelopes for this purpose are at the doors of the church.

In November we are encouraged to pray for those who have gone before us, family and friends, which is natural enough. However, it does not end there for we are asked also to pray for those who may have no one to pray for them. In this way we are joined to others in the Christian family and reminded that we are a wide community united in our belief in Jesus and his Resurrection. Those in purgatory cannot pray for themselves but one day they may be able to pray for us when we are in the same position. Perhaps this is why Pope St John XXIII wrote the following words “The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit.”

May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

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Return of the Communion Cup

We are pleased to begin offering Holy Communion from the cup once again. It will begin at certain Masses on the First Sunday of Advent (December 3) at selected Masses. We will announce which Masses in the near future. That is because we are still in need of additional Special Ministers of Holy Communion in order to have an orderly and reverent offering of the Blood of Christ.

Just a reminder: Receiving Holy Communion from the cup is optional. The Blood of Christ is distributed from a common cup. Individual/personal cups are not allowed. It should be noted that it is never permissible for a person to dip the host he or she has received into the chalice. If, for some reason, the communicant is not able or willing to drink from the cup then that person should receive it only under the form of bread.

“Celebrating Today, Planning For Tomorrow”

Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card! We invite all faithful parishioners to renew their annual commitment and return a card as our parish goal is 100% participation!

There are extra Brochures and Commitment Cards at the doors of the church.

You may return your card by:

Mailing it to the church
Bringing it to Mass next Sunday.
Visit our parish website www.stpatrickcarlsbad.com and complete an electronic Commitment Card.
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Annual Veterans Mass

This year Veterans Day falls on Saturday but our school will observe it on Friday, November 10. We are returning to our tradition of the school children celebrating a Mass and inviting any veterans to join in this Mass and the brief program that follows the Mass during which veterans are acknowledged and thanked. All are welcome for the Mass at 9:00 am.

Thanks from the Missions Office

We received the final accounting for last summer’s collection for the Sacred Heart Congregation in Idukki, India. You remember Sr. Teslin Joseph asked for our help at all the Masses the weekend of July 15-16. Thanks to the generosity of St. Patrick parishioners, we were able to send $24,342.00 to further the work of the Sisters in India.

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Sunday Collection for 10/29/2023

Envelope Collection - $10,634.70

Plate Collection - $8,894.00

Online Giving - $12,275.96

Total Collection: $31,804.66

We are grateful for the generosity of all of our parishioners and visitors.

Online Giving Reminder

Celebrating Today, Planning for Tomorrow

Please remember to log in to your Online Giving account frequently. You can increase your giving to our Sunday collection, and make sure your payment method is up to date.

For help with forgotten passwords, please contact Online Giving technical support at 800.348.2886, ext. 2.

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We appreciate your support!

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.

Which day marks the start of the Catholic liturgical year?
How many Sundays are there in Lent?
What feast day celebrates that the Virgin Mary conceived Jesus in her womb by the power of the Holy Spirit?
In the current liturgical calendar, how many days are there in the Christmas season?
What is the last day of the Easter season?

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Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A

First Reading

Malachi 1:14b—2:2b,8-10

Through the prophet Malachi, God judges the priests of Israel and calls them to be more faithful to the Covenant.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 131:1-3

We find peace in the Lord.

Second Reading

1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9,13

Paul gives thanks to God for the way in which the Thessalonians received the word of God.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 23:1-12

Jesus warns against following the example of the scribes and the Pharisees and teaches that those who would be great must be servants.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today’s Gospel continues to elaborate on the tension between Jesus and the scribes and Pharisees. Our Lectionary sequence at this point, however, is not quite a continuous reading of Matthew. In between last week’s reading from Matthew and this week’s, we find Jesus’ question to the Pharisees about the Messiah being “David’s son.” Having concluded a series of dialogues with the Pharisees and other religious leaders, Jesus now directs his words to the crowds, warning them not to follow the example of the scribes and Pharisees.

The scribes and Pharisees were teachers of the Mosaic Law. They were entrusted with its interpretation and, thus, were influential in determining Jewish practice. In order to appreciate the conflict that is evident in this passage, we must understand that Jesus was basing his teachings on the same laws and traditions available to the Pharisees. Both were interpreting the Law of Moses in order to better adapt it to contemporary Jewish life. The differences between their teachings, therefore, are often highlighted and amplified by Matthew.

This part of Matthew’s Gospel reflects aspects of the conflict between his Christian community and Pharisaic Judaism. Matthew’s Church is thought to have included many Jewish Christians who may not have believed that a break with the synagogue was necessary to be a follower of Jesus. Jesus tells the crowd that it is correct to do and observe what the scribes and Pharisees teach; it is their example that is to be avoided, namely, their love of being honored and exalted. Hence, the Gospel reflects the tension of an active internal debate within the early Church.

Jesus references two aspects of Jewish spiritual life prescribed by the Law of Moses. Phylacteries are small boxes which contain Scripture verses that are placed on the left forearm and forehead. Tassels refer to the fringes worn on the corners of a person’s garments; the tassels help to remind those who wear them to keep the commandments.

The warning Jesus gives against seeking places of honor in the community was directed as much toward the Christian community as the named Jewish leaders. Indeed, it is a warning that resonates with us today. Christian leadership is a call to service for the glory of God; those who would be leaders among us must, like Jesus, be servants of all.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas at the Ye Olde Garage

The Monthly Sunday Garage Sale will be November 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

We have lots of Christmas items: Trees, ornaments, decorations. Come on over to SHOP, SHOP, SHOP! We would love to have you visit.

Directions: Just follow the Garage Sale signs to the far North Parking Lot. Look for the American Flag. That is where we will be.

Next Family Mass

Our Family Mass for the month of November will be next Sunday November 12 at 9:00 am. As always, the children will play a special role in this Mass and be included in the homily. Come and bring the whole family.

Clothing Needed at Showers of Blessings

Over the past months the number of people helped at Showers of Blessings has increased to almost 70 per week. The supply of clothing is running very low. We ask our parishioners to look in their clothing closets and donate anything they have not worn in a while. We are in need of:

Men’s long and short sleeve t-shirts M, L and XL
Men’s Sweatshirts and Hoodies L and XL
Men’s walking shoes (sneakers) all sizes
Men’s jeans (30, 32, 34, 36)
Men’s and women’s jackets

Gently used clothing is fine, but new is always accepted.

Thank you!

Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)

The end of the year is almost upon us. If you have not made your annual donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal, there is still time to do so. You can make your contribution online or by contacting the parish office.

Parish Assessment:

$96,625.00

Amounted Donated to Date:

$72,596.99

Amount Needed to Reach Goal:

$24,028.01

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Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a las multitudes y a sus discípulos, “En la cátedra de Moisés se han sentado los escribas y fariseos. Hagan, pues, todo lo que les digan, pero no imiten sus obras, porque dicen una cosa y hacen otra”. (Mateo 23: 1-12) En este 31º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, miramos la frustración de Jesús con los escribas y fariseos, que les encantaba tener asientos de honor, ser vistos como personas sabias y santas, y ser saludadas en las plazas con títulos importantes “maestros” o “padres”. Pero sus acciones no reflejaban hombres “justos, santos y sabios”, y Jesús les dice, “hagan todo lo que les digan, pero no imiten sus obras”. Jesús mira que en vez de ayudar al pueblo en su camino les ponen cargas más pesadas y difíciles de llevar a cabo. Por su ego, abusan del poder que Dios les ha dado para oprimir al pueblo. Que palabras tan fuertes para ellos. Pero ojo, Dios nos está hablando a nosotros también. Estoy seguro de que todos hemos escuchado, “que tus acciones hablen más fuerte que tus palabras”. ¿De qué nos sirve de “hablar del amor incondicional” de Dios si nosotros no estamos viviendo un amor incondicional con nuestra pareja o nuestra padre o madre? ¿De qué nos sirve de “hablar y predicar la misericordia de Dios” si nosotros no hemos perdonado al que me ha ofendido? No es fácil amar incondicionalmente o perdonar al que me ha ofendido, pero con la gracia de Dios todo es posible. Pidamos a nuestro Dios, que nos dé la gracia para reflejar y ser lo que Él es para nosotros, amor y misericordia, para todos. ¿Cómo me retan estas palabras de Jesús este domingo?

LA MISA: PASO A PASO - “SANCTUS”. Haga clic aquí:

OTRA REFLEXIÓN: “ACTUAR CON HUMILDAD Y SINCERIDAD”. Haga clic aquí:

“DÍA DE PLEGARIAS Y RECUERDOS” - Haga clic aquí:

SESIONES SINODALES, EXPERIENCIA ENRIQUECEDORA”. Haga clic aquí:

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