Ash Wednesday, Lent, and more - Week 9 - Friday, February 28, 2025

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

February 28, 2025 | Issue 9

A Word from the Pastor

February 28, 2025

Lent begins this Wednesday, and we are prepared to observe it well. But what is Lent for us as Catholics?

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. (Then we have the Sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.)

Lent is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully. We recall the waters of baptism in which we were also baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ.

Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God's gifts—not only through the distribution of money, but through the sharing of our time and talents. As St. John Chrysostom reminds us: "Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2446).

In Lent, the baptized are called to renew their baptismal commitment as others prepare to be baptized through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, a period of learning and discernment for individuals who have declared their desire to become Catholics. Together, we all arrive at Easter renewed and ready to live the new life the risen Christ gives to us

Our parish is offering a variety of ways to assist you in your Lenten renewal. Be sure to take a copy of our Lent 2025 brochure. The daily reflection booklets are available this weekend and will give you daily reflections at home or wherever you may be.

Save the dates of our Parish Mission: March 30, and April 1 and 2 when we will have an exciting speaker named Mike Patin. Plan ahead for our Parish Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday April 9.

Let us make this Lent a time of growth in our relationship with God and outreach to our brothers and sisters in need.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

ASH WEDNESDAY– March 5

MIERCOLES DE CENIZA

7:00am - Mass with Distribution of Ashes

8:00am - Mass with Distribution of Ashes

9:30am - School Prayer Services with Distribution of Ashes.

2:10pm - Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes.

3:30pm - Prayer Service With Distribution of Ashes.

5:00pm - Servicio Litúrgico con distribución de cenizas (español).

6:00pm - Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes.

7:00pm - Misa con distribución de cenizas (español)

NO CONFESSIONS ON ASH WEDNESDAY

NO HABRA CONFESIONES EL MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA

Anointing of the Sick

There will be a bilingual Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 am. It will be concelebrated by our Eudist priests and offers an opportunity for anyone who is seriously ill or has a chronic condition to experience God’s healing and forgiving grace.

St. Patrick School 4th Graders Support Showers of Blessings

After having a presentation from parishioner Carol Jerome about how our parishioners are supporting the unhoused in our community, 4th graders at St Patrick school were able to see first hand what this ministry, Showers of Blessings, does. They then gifted the ministry “Blessing Bags” filled with toiletries and items that would be helpful to our guests at Showers of Blessings. Thanks to all who participated in this generous outreach.

Daily Reflections for Lent

Once again, we are pleased to offer the small page-a-day reflection book for Lent: Not by Bread Alone. The format is the same as last year, but the reflections are different from last year and written by a different author.

They will be available on the patio this weekend March 1-2 after all Masses. One per household, please. We make these available free of charge but donations to help defray the cost are gratefully accepted.

There will also be a brochure that describes all of the programs for Lent that will be offered at our parish.

Lenten Food Drive

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting items for the Annual Lenten Food Drive to benefit Catholic Charities, St Patrick Parish Food Bank and Showers of Blessings. The food drive lasts 4 weeks beginning March 9, 2025 and ends March 30, 2025.

Sharing with those in need is an integral part of our Lenten almsgiving. Click the link below for more information.

Food Drive info here...

Six Week Lenten Bible Study

First Corinthians - Living as Christians

Paul teaches the Christian community about the joys and challenges of following Jesus and the workings of the Holy Spirit. Then and

now, Paul leads his listeners to reflect on the roots of their lives in Christ to better understand how they should live as his followers.

Join our study. It will be held in the parish center. There is an evening and a morning group that you can attend:

Six Monday evenings, 6:45pm - 8:30pm, on March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 and 14.
Six Tuesday mornings, 10am -11:30am on March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8 and 15.

A Lenten Reflection Presented by Whispering Winds Women's Auxiliary...read here

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.

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.

At which ecumenical council of the Church was it defined that Jesus has two natures: human and divine?
Which ecumenical council was called to address the abuses that existed in the Church in the 16th century and the challenge of the Protestant Reformers?
At which ecumenical council of the Church was the doctrine of papal infallibility proclaimed?
Was the dogma of the Immaculate Conception defined by an ecumenical council?
Who was the pope who called the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican??

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

If you have other members of your family or your friends who would like to be on our email list, just let me know or write to Mary McLain at mmclain@stpatrickcarlsbad.com We will be pleased to add them.

Masses are available on our website www.stpatrickcarlsbad.com

We have a YouTube channel where we have daily and Sunday Masses.

YouTube channel here...

Answers to Catholic Trivia here!

Online Giving

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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

First Reading

Sirach 27:4–7

In his conversation is the test of the man.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 92: 2–3,13–16

The just shall flourish like a palm tree.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 15: 54–58

Thanks be to God who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel Reading

Luke 6:39–45

Each tree is known by its yield.

Background on the Gospel Reading

The third and final section of Luke’s Sermon on the Plain begins: And he told them a parable. There are actually four parables, three of which we read today. They are all about how to be a good disciple.

The blind cannot lead the blind. And a disciple cannot be a good disciple unless he or she has learned from the teacher. Everyone who is fully trained is like the teacher who knows how to cure the blind. Before you can be a good disciple and teach others you must take care of yourself. Do not try to take a speck out of your brother’s eye until you have taken the board out of your own. Finally, only when you have purified yourself can you produce the good works that the teacher requires. Discipleship asks us to produce good deeds. But to produce them requires the integrity and purity of heart found in the teacher. When people see your good deeds they will know that this is because you have a good heart.

The final parable, which we do not read today, is about building on the solid foundation of rock and not on sand. This is the only way to face the difficulties a disciple will encounter and survive.

A Traditional Lenten Hymn

This hymn is a favorite of many people. I can help us get into the spirit of Lent.

On Sale Next Weekend

We welcome back Bethlehem Artworks who will be present on our church patio after all Masses next weekend, March 8-9.

Beautiful hand-made olive wood religious articles made by Catholic families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem will be on sale. Stop by their tables and take a look at what they offer you.

Income for Catholics living in these holy cities is almost impossible to find. Because of the war, tourism has been completely shut down and these families have no other way of earning any income. Crafting the religious articles made of olive wood is the primary means for providing for the livelihood of Catholic families during these difficult times.

Lent in 3 Minutes

What is Lent all about? Why do Christians receive ashes on Ash Wednesday? Why 40 days? View this short video. Busted Halo explains the significance of this season of prayer, fasting, and giving, and how you can make the most of this time of repentance and renewal.

Stations of the Cross

We offer Stations of the Cross twice every Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. If you cannot be present, consider this online version of the traditional prayer.

Busted Halo has created a series of virtual stations designed for personal devotion. These stations relate to Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God and the reason his vision of this Kingdom led to his death. Find a quiet place to watch these stations, and as you do the devotions be open to how God is speaking to you through the Stations of the Cross.

Take a look!

St. Patrick Day Dinner Dance

It's that time of year again! Come join us on Saturday, March 15 for a lively evening of fun and celebration at St. Patrick's Parish Hall.

The Knights of Columbus will be on the patio selling the tickets for the annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance celebration. The cost is $25 per person under 12 free. Price includes entry and a great Irish dinner. Beverages are sold separately.

Reflexiones diarias para la Cuaresma

Una vez más, nos complace ofrecer el pequeño libro de reflexión de una página al día para la Cuaresma: No solo de pan. El formato es el mismo que el año pasado, pero las reflexiones son diferentes a las del año pasado y escritas por un autor diferente.

Estarán disponibles en el patio el 1 y 2 de marzo después de todas las Misas. Uno por hogar, por favor. Los ponemos a disposición de forma gratuita, pero se aceptan con gratitud donaciones para ayudar a sufragar el costo.

También habrá un folleto que describe todos los programas de Cuaresma que se ofrecerán en nuestra parroquia.

Unción de los enfermos

Habrá una Misa bilingüe con el Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos el martes 18 de marzo a las 10:00 am. Será concelebrado por nuestros sacerdotes eudistas y ofrece una oportunidad para que cualquier persona que esté gravemente enferma o tenga una condición crónica experimente la gracia sanadora y perdonadora de Dios.

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

Jesús dijo, “No hay árbol bueno que produzca frutos malos, ni árbol malo que produzca frutos buenos. Cada árbol se conoce por sus frutos… El hombre bueno dice cosas buenas, por el bien está en su corazón, y el hombre malo dice cosas malas, porque el mal está en su corazón, pues la boca habla de lo que está en el corazón.” Nos encontramos unos días antes del inicio de la Cuaresma y la Iglesia nos da este Evangelio para meditar. ¿Qué significa para ti, y para mí, que cuando hablamos sale lo que está en nuestro corazón? Pues si es cierto esto, ¿Qué sale de nuestra boca cuando le hablamos a nuestro cónyuge? ¿O cuando le hablamos a nuestros hijos? ¿O cuando hablamos con nuestros compañeros de trabajo o amigos? ¿Salen palabras de amor y paz, de gozo y paciencia? ¿O salen palabras de odio y resentimiento, de invidia y venganza? Cuando uno es bautizado uno es ungido con aceites para proteger y consagrar. Con agua uno es lavado del pecado original en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. El vestido blanco que se nos pone representa que nos hemos vestido de Cristo. Tú y yo, ¡nos hemos puesto a Cristo! Y vivimos en la confianza que Cristo nos abrió el cielo para la vida eterna. Ese cielo se puede vivir ahora en nuestras vidas cotidianos. ¿Qué sale de nuestra boca? ¿Acaso, son palabras que unen y edifican a otros? ¿O son palabras que dividen y destruyen a otros?

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