The Church celebrates two Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. The gospels portray Jesus as the Great Healer who brings both spiritual and physical healing. The Church continues that mission of healing and reconciliation through the ministry of its priests.
Throughout this Lenten season there are multiple opportunities for each of us to celebrate the merciful forgiveness of Christ through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During these next weeks, Penance Services are being held during which many priests will be available for individual confession of sins. [See the schedule below.] Every parish, including our own, also offers opportunities each week for individual confession.
Lent is also an appropriate time to celebrate the other sacrament of healing: Anointing of the Sick. As the Catechism teaches: “The Church … strives to carry out the mission of Christ by taking care of the sick as well as by accompanying them with her prayer of intercession. She believes in the life-giving presence of Christ, the physician of souls and bodies. This presence is particularly active through the sacraments.” [CCC 1509]
We recall the words of the apostle James: "Are there any among you who are sick? Let them call for the elders [presbyters] of the Church and let them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick ones, and the Lord will raise them up; and if they have committed sins, they will be forgiven."
Some of you will recall a time at which this sacrament was reserved for “those who are at death’s door.” It was even called “extreme unction” (last anointing). Actually, that was changed long ago and the Church has recovered the ancient understanding of this sacrament as intended for those who are seriously ill due to sickness, a chronic condition or weakened by old age. I have included below a description on who can receive this sacrament and I have attached an article that gives a brief overview of the meaning of the Sacrament of the Sick. I also invite you to view a video you can find at https://youtu.be/hEppjWNO2y4
As a part of our Lenten journey, we will offer a special Mass on Tuesday March 7, at 11:00 am during which we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The anointing will be offered in both English and Spanish. Some of our priests will concelebrate and assist in the anointing of the sick persons. Anyone is welcome to join in the prayers of the Mass.
Let us pray that Christ the Healer may bring peace and healing to all those who are hurting. May we welcome his mercy and grace.
As a part of our Lenten journey, we will offer a special Mass on Tuesday March 7, at 11:00 am during which we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament is open to anyone who has a chronic illness or is physically weakened because of old age or a serious health problem. The sacrament of the sick will be offered in bothEnglish and Spanish. Some of our priests will concelebrate and assist in the anointing of the sick persons. Anyone is welcome to join in the prayers of the Mass.
The 1972 ritual indicates that it is for “Christians whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age” (97). Ideally, this sacrament should be celebrated while the person receiving it is conscious and is accompanied by relatives and friends.
The ritual specifies that this sacrament may be repeated: “a) when the sick person recovers after being anointed and, at a later time, becomes sick again; b) when during the same illness the condition of the sick person becomes more serious.
“In the case of a person who is chronically ill, or elderly and in a weakened condition, the Sacrament of Anointing may be repeated when in the pastoral judgment of the priest the condition of the sick person warrants the repetition of the sacrament” (102).
People of all ages, including children, who suffer from a serious illness or are facing major surgery can be anointed.
Rite of Election
Cardinal Robert McElroy signed the Book of the Elect for St. Patrick Parish as Brick Langford holds it. This was last Sunday at one of the four diocesan celebrations that marked the progress of those seeking Baptism or full communion in the Catholic Church. All of these will be welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
The annual Lenten Collection supports the works of Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Africa and the Church in Latin America. Your donation is divided among those causes. Special envelopes were sent in your regular packets of envelopes. The date of this year’s collection is March 18-19, but you may put your envelope in the collection any weekend during Lent or visit online giving.
Lenten Penance Services
During the season of Lent, there are 16 Penance Services scheduled across North County. The priests of the various parishes of the deanery collaborate to provide many opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At each of these Penance Services, there will be many priests available for confessions. You may want to print this schedule and put it in a place that you can refer to it.
Our parish priests are also available for confessions in our church every Wednesday at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. Our parish Penance Service will be on Wednesday, April 5.
During Lent communal praying of the Stations of the Cross will be held in the church every Friday at 3:00pm and again at 6:30pm.
The stations of the cross at 3pm will be led by one of the Deacons.
The evening stations will be hosted by parish ministry groups and prayed either in English, Spanish, or with bilingual material.
March 3: Scriptural Stations of the Cross
March 10: Viacrucis (Inmediamente ai terminar la Misa de 5:30pm)
March 17: Stations of the Cross for Families (bilingual)
March 24: Viacrucis (Inmediamente ai terminar la Misa de 5:30pm)
March 31: Stations of the Cross for Youth (Bilingual)
All parishioners are encouraged to make time on Fridays to pray the Stations in community. The outdoor stations of the cross are also available any time. The church is open during the day for private praying of the Stations.
Taizé Prayer around the Cross
Join us on Tuesday evening, March 28, in the Church. We will begin at 7pm in our quiet candle lit church.
The cross will be our focus as we listen to readings from Scripture, meditate in silence, and chant songs in the style of the ecumenical monastic community of Taizé in France.
Gather with us for an hour of prayer witnessing the sufferings of Jesus and our world.
Beyond the Days
This beautiful Lenten hymn was recorded live at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ajax, Ontario, Canada.
Bishop David O’Connell
The funeral Mass for Bishop David O’Connell, the slain auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, took place Friday, March 3, at 11:00 am. Read the attached article by a Catholic writer from Los Angeles as he reflects on the challenge he is facing.
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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.
Who is the apostle who tells us in his New Testament letter to anoint sick people for their healing and forgiveness?
May a deacon administer the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
May a baptized child receive the Anointing of the Sick prior to major surgery?
How often can a person receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
Can the Anointing of the Sick be given to a person who already died?
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Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.
Background on the Gospel Reading
For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retreat to the desert to his Transfiguration. Each year on the first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. On the second Sunday of Lent each year, we hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration.
The story of Jesus’ Transfiguration is told in the three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In each of those Gospels, the Transfiguration follows Jesus’ first prediction of his death and his teaching about the costs of discipleship. Jesus’ Transfiguration is a promise of Jesus’ glory, his Resurrection.
On a mountain in today’s reading, a voice affirms that Jesus is God’s Son in words reminiscent of the voice at Jesus’ baptism. In addition, the appearance of Moses and Elijah on the mountain connects this story with God’s relationship to the people of Israel. Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, respectively. Together with Jesus, they represent God’s complete Word.
The Transfiguration occurs in the presence of just three of Jesus’ disciples: Peter, James, and John. In Matthew’s Gospel, those disciples are among the first whom Jesus calls. The three men are identified as an “inner circle” among Jesus’ disciples when Jesus asks them to accompany him to the Garden of Gethsemane just before his arrest.
Psalm 33
Here is a chant arrangement of Psalm 33, one the psalms we pray during Lent.
Annual Lenten Food Drive
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting items for the Lenten food drive to benefit the San Diego Food Bank North County Branch!
The food drive will continue until March 26th. Knights will be there to collect donations. Non-perishable food items (except for glass containers) will be accepted along with cash and/or checks.
The donation station will be located just outside the front door of the Parish Hall or look for the red food donation barrels on the patio.
Someone will be there to help with any heavy items.
Ye Olde Garage Sale
The March Ye Olde Garage Sunday Sale will be March 12 from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We have some St. Paddy Day decorations on sale and a full house of other items. Because we have had several rain out days, our Shoppe is full of items for you to see. Come and visit us.
St. Patrick Dinner Dance
Our St. Patrick Dinner Dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will take place on Saturday March 11 in the parish center. Corned beef dinner with all the Irish trimmings. $20 per person or $60 per family. Cash bar opens at 6:00 pm. Music by Cillian Bridge. Tickets are available on the church patio after Masses or from the parish office.
Next Family Mass
The next Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 19 at 9:00 am. This will be the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Bring your children to a Mass with a special message for them.
World Youth Day and Eudist Pilgrimage
Support our parish young people for their pilgrimage by making a donation through Online Giving. Choose Fund "Other" and indicate for WYD!
“En aquel tiempo, Jesús tomó consigo a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan, el hermano de éste, y los hizo subir a solas con él a un monte elevado. Ahí se transfiguró en su presencia…” En este 2º Domingo de Cuaresma, el Evangelio de Mateo nos habla de la historia de la Transfiguración de Jesús. En este evento Jesús revela que él es 100% humano y 100% divino. Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, nuestro Salvador y Redentor. Nos dice el texto que Jesús se llevó a tres hombres, los hizo subir a solas con él a un monte elevado para orar. Y mientras que Jesús estaba orando su rostro se puso resplandeciente como el sol. Pedro, Santiago y Juan, no entienden lo que esta pasando y les da miedo. Jesús les dice, “Levántense y no teman”. Que nunca se nos olvide que Jesús, en su humanidad y divinidad, sigue apareciéndose en nuestras vidas. Y esto pasa cuando menos lo esperamos, sucede por medio de personas que conocemos o no conocemos. Sucede por medio de todo lo que Dios ha creado. Nuestro desafío es mantenernos despiertos y conscientes de que Jesús esta cerca. ¿Cómo mantenernos despiertos y consientes de la cercanía de Dios? Mantenernos en oración durante todo el día, oraciones cortas o largas, todas son buenas para nosotros. Mantenernos conectados a nuestra comunidad. Participando en las diferentes actividades que la parroquia ha organizado para ayudarnos en nuestro caminar. Finalmente, aceptando que para ser verdaderos discípulos de Cristo es mirar a Jesús en otros, especialmente los pobres, los despreciados, los olvidados, en esas personas que más nos cuesta mira a Jesús. Tenemos tiempo todavía en esta Cuaresma, de mirarnos más adentro e ir con Jesús que nos llama a subir el monte elevado con él. No tengamos miedo.
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