St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

July 10, 2026 | Issue 27

Pastor’s Reflection 


Fifteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time



Today’s Gospel presents one of Jesus’ most beloved parables: the Parable of the Sower. As the  Sower generously scatters seed, it falls on different kinds of soil—along the path, on rocky  ground, among thorns, and finally on rich soil where it bears abundant fruit. Jesus explains that  the seed is the Word of God, while the various soils represent the condition of the human heart. 


The remarkable aspect of this parable is not the skill of the Sower but his extraordinary  generosity. He does not ration the seed or reserve it only for fertile ground. Instead, he sows  everywhere. In the same way, God never ceases to offer His grace, mercy, and truth to every  person. No one is excluded from His invitation to salvation. 


The question for each of us is simple yet profound: What kind of soil am I? 


At times, our hearts resemble the hardened path, where distractions, indifference, or pride  prevent God’s Word from taking root. At other times, we receive His Word with enthusiasm,  only to allow life’s trials or disappointments to weaken our faith. The thorns symbolize the  worries of daily life, the pursuit of wealth, and the many distractions that slowly choke our  relationship with Christ. 


Yet Jesus invites us to become good soil. Fertile soil is not naturally perfect; it has been  cultivated, cleared of stones, and carefully tended. Likewise, a fruitful catholic life requires  continual conversion. Through prayer, frequent reception of the Sacraments, especially the  Eucharist and Reconciliation, the reading of Sacred Scripture, and acts of charity, God gradually  transforms our hearts into rich soil capable of bearing lasting fruit. 


The First Reading from Isaiah offers us tremendous hope. Just as the rain and snow accomplish  the purpose for which God sends them, so too His Word never returns empty. Even when we do  not immediately see results in our lives or in the lives of those we love, God continues to work  patiently and powerfully. His Word always bears fruit according to His perfect plan. 


As disciples, we are not only called to receive the seed but also to become Sowers ourselves.  Every kind word, every act of forgiveness, every witness of faith, every invitation to prayer  plants seeds that God alone can make grow. We may never witness the harvest, but we trust the  Divine Gardener who brings every good work to completion. 


This week, let us ask the Holy Spirit to soften whatever has become hardened within us, remove  the stones of doubt, pull out the thorns of anxiety and selfishness, and prepare our hearts to  receive God’s Word with faith. Then, nourished by His grace, may we bear fruit that will last— thirty, sixty, and even a hundredfold—for the glory of God and the building of His Kingdom.


Blessings always,


Fr. George G. Perez, CJM

Word of the Week: Soteriology



Soteriology (from the Greek sōtēria, meaning "salvation," and logia, meaning "study of") is the branch of theology that studies the doctrines of salvation. It explores how and why humanity is delivered from sin and its consequences, and defines the mechanics of grace, redemption, and the afterlife.

June 26, 2026


Office of the Bishop



Following the devastating and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, the Universal Church calls for our support in aiding our sisters and brothers who are in desperate need of prayers and resources. Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV has sent emergency aid, and we are called to put our faith in action.

I encourage all faithful to respond generously and consider donating towards the emergency fund set up by:

Catholic Relief Services-

You may also send donations to support the Church in Latin America. 

Make your check or money order payable to: "Church in Latin America"


Church in Latin America

USCCB Office of National Collections

P. O. Box 96278

Washington DC 20090-6278



United in Christ

+Michael Pham

Baby Bottle Drive


Dates: July 18 and 19


Thank you for helping Mom’s facing an unplanned pregnancy by participating in a Baby Bottle Drive fundraiser for Birth Choice.  


Birth Choice provides FREE lifesaving services and referrals to women with unplanned pregnancies. 


Birth Choice also offers FREE workshops on sexual Integrity, Prenatal, Parenting and After Abortion Care. Birth Choice is a pro-life non-profit ministry, and we receive no government funding. 

Birth Choice is grateful to St. Patrick Catholic Church for partnering to collect money which goes directly to pay for the ultrasound machine and individual ultrasounds.


Baby bottles will be available after all masses on July 18 and 19 and funds received will support Birth Choice, a pregnancy resource center and Women’s Mobile Clinic. 


Please take one and fill it with cash, change or checks. (Make checks payable to Birth Choice).


Once filled, the bottles can be returned and dropped off in the black collection bins at the entrance to the church over the next few weeks.


This is an excellent way to promote the value of the unborn to our families and church community and to learn the value of participating in serving others. 


Ultrasounds are free to our clients and cost Birth Choice over $200/client. Amazingly 70 percent of women who see their baby through ultrasound choose life!


Your contributions do save lives. Thank you!

Six-week Summer Bible Study with Acts

 

The Good News of the Holy Spirit 


The Holy Spirit enabled Jesus’ followers to continue what Jesus has initiated: reconciliation, inclusion of outcasts, and care for the needy. God’s plan of salvation unfolds first through Jesus, then through the Church. 


In small groups we will discuss how the Holy Spirit guided the early church through unexpected growth, including suffering, and how he might call us to serve others and our community with his powerful help. 

Join our study.


It will be held in the parish center with evening and a morning session; 

6 Monday evenings; 7:00pm – 8:30pm; beginning July 13.

6 Wednesday mornings: 9:30am – 11:00am, beginning July 15. 



$ 15 booklet fee.


Register: contact Carole King at stpatbiblestudy40@gmail.com

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 credit card information is up to date.


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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 virtue helps us tell the truth and give others what they deserve?
  2. Which virtue helps us control our desires and use things in the right way?
  3. What virtue helps us trust in God’s promises and look forward to eternal life?
  4. Which virtue gives us the courage to do what is right, even when it’s hard?
  5. What virtue helps us believe in God and all that He has revealed?



Catholic Trivia 7-3-26

Sorry for the confusion!



  1. What was the first and only English colony founded primarily as a sanctuary for Catholics?
  2. Who was the first Catholic vice-president of the United States? 
  3. Who was the first Catholic president of the United States?
  4. What members of President Trump’s cabinet are Catholic?
  5. Which members of the Supreme Court are Catholic?


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

Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A


First Reading

Isaiah 55:10-11

The Word of the Lord shall achieve its purpose.


Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 65:10-14

A prayer of praise to God for his abundance.


Second Reading

Romans 8:18-23

Together with all of creation, we await God’s redemption.


Gospel Reading

Matthew 13:1-23

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is like a seed that has been sown on good soil.


Background on the Gospel Reading


Today’s Gospel marks the beginning of the third long discourse given by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Over the next few weeks, the Gospel readings will consist of the entire 13th Chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, a lengthy teaching discourse.


Throughout this discourse, Jesus will offer several parables to illustrate for his listeners what he means by the kingdom of heaven. He begins with the parable of the sower, which appears rather straightforward—of course seeds grow best in good soil. Seeds that miss the soil, are sown on rocky ground, or are sown among other plants will not grow. The surprise in the parable is the enormous yield of the seed that is sown on good soil.


Jesus then explains his use of parables. Jesus seems to suggest that he uses parables to teach because the meanings of parables are not self-evident. The hearer must engage in some degree of reflection in order to comprehend the message of a parable. In this way, the medium—the parable—models the point of the parable of the sower. Those who are willing to engage themselves in the effort to understand will be rewarded by the discovery of the message and will bear fruit.


To bring home the point, Jesus interprets the parable of the sower to his disciples. The different types of soil in which the seeds are sown are metaphors for the disposition with which each individual hears the teaching about the kingdom of heaven. Some will be easily swayed away from the kingdom of heaven. Some will receive it for a time but will lose it when faced with difficulties. Some will hear the word but will then permit other cares to choke it out. Yet some will receive it well, and the seed will produce abundant fruit.

Psalm 137


This psalm captures the lament of the Jewish people during their exile in Babylon following the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE. This rendition is sung by Boney M.


Boney M. was a Euro-Caribbean vocal group created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat and Bobby Farrell, a performing artist from Aruba. The group was formed in 1976 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with different personnel.

Ye Olde Garage


Ye Olde Garage Is Closed for July



Our garage is closed for the month of July. Please do not drop off any items during this month. There is no one around to take them in. Please save your donations until we reopen in August.

Thank you for your support.

Youth Ministry Concert


Join us for our upcoming praise and worship concert Sunday July 26 at 6pm on the school grounds

Religious Education Preschool to 8th grade 


Registration Information for the 2026-2027 School Year



We are here to support parents in forming their children in the Catholic Faith and engaging them in our parish community where we worship and grow together in faith. We offer weekly classes for preschool through 8th grade and preparation for the sacraments for children in grades 1 through 8.


The online registration is open for all our classes from Preschool through 8th grade. 


You may also register in person at the Office of Religious Education. Please contact us at mdornisch@stpatrickcarlsbad.com or 760-729-8442 to make an appointment or with questions about faith formation or sacramental preparation.  


Blessings,

Margit Dornisch, Religious Education and Family Ministry 

Confirmation Registration

Now Open


Our Confirmation program is a two-year journey! To get started for the 2026–2027 school year, teens must be entering high school (9th grade or higher).

  • New Students: If you did not participate last year, please register for the Pre-Confirmation Year.
  • Returning Students: If you completed the first year, please register for the Confirmation Year.



This is the first of three registration tiers our office will offer for the 2026–2027 school year. Tier 1 runs from May 20th through June 30th and offers the lowest registration fee. Please note that fees will increase after June 30th.


Families can register either online or in person. If you prefer to register in person, please contact our office to schedule a time.

PClasby@stpatrickcarlsbad.com or 760-434-3278

Inscricpciónes para la confirmación estan abiertas



¡Nuestro programa de Confirmación es un camino de dos años! Para comenzar el año escolar 2026–2027, los jóvenes deben estar ingresando a la escuela secundaria (high school, 9.º grado o superior).


  • Estudiantes Nuevos: Si no participaron el año pasado, por favor regístrense para el Año de Pre-Confirmación.
  • Estudiantes que Regresan: Si completaron el primer año, por favor regístrense para el Año de Confirmación.


Esta es primer nivel de tres niveles de inscripción que nuestra oficina ofrecerá para el año escolar 2026–2027. El primer nivel estará vigente desde el 20 de mayo hasta el 30 de junio y ofrece la cuota de inscripción más baja. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que las cuotas aumentarán después del 30 de junio.


Las familias pueden inscribirse en línea o en persona. Si prefiere inscribirse en persona, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina para programar una cita.


MJimenez@stpatrickcarlsbad.com

o 760-434-3278

Bilingual Catechesis and Family Ministry

2026-2027 School Year

Catequesis Bilingüe y Ministerio Familiar

Año Escolar 2026-2027


Nuestra misión es acompañar a los padres de familia en la formación y transmisión de la fe cristiana de sus hijos, favoreciendo que conozcan a Dios, amen a Jesucristo y vivan conforme a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia. Asimismo, procuramos integrarlos a la comunidad parroquial mediante la oración, la celebración litúrgica y diversas actividades que contribuyan a su crecimiento en la fe.


Ofrecemos Catequesis Tradicional, Acompañamiento para niños de Preescolar, Catequesis Familiar e Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos adaptada para niños. 


Para identificar el programa que mejor responda a las necesidades de su familia, le invitamos a hacer clic en el enlace a continuación.

Notas Pastorales


XV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario


El Evangelio de este domingo nos presenta una de las parábolas más conocidas de Jesús: la  parábola del sembrador. El sembrador sale a sembrar con generosidad, y la semilla cae en  distintos tipos de terreno: junto al camino, entre piedras, entre espinos y en tierra buena. Jesús  nos explica que la semilla es la Palabra de Dios y que cada terreno representa la disposición del  corazón humano. 


Lo primero que llama la atención es la generosidad del sembrador. No selecciona únicamente la  tierra fértil, sino que esparce la semilla por todas partes. Así actúa Dios con nosotros. Él nunca  deja de sembrar su amor, su misericordia y su verdad en cada corazón. Nadie queda excluido de  su llamada a la conversión y a la santidad. 


La pregunta que el Evangelio nos plantea es muy personal: ¿Qué clase de tierra soy yo? 


A veces nuestro corazón se parece al camino endurecido, donde la Palabra no logra penetrar  porque vivimos distraídos, indiferentes o cerrados a la acción de Dios. Otras veces somos como  el terreno pedregoso: recibimos el Evangelio con entusiasmo, pero cuando llegan las dificultades,  las pruebas o las críticas, nuestra fe se debilita. También podemos ser como la tierra llena de  espinos, donde las preocupaciones, el afán por los bienes materiales y el ritmo acelerado de la  vida terminan ahogando la presencia de Dios. 


Sin embargo, Jesús nos invita a ser tierra buena. La tierra fértil no nace preparada; necesita ser  trabajada, limpiada y cultivada. Del mismo modo, el corazón del cristiano debe dejarse  transformar continuamente por la gracia de Dios. La oración diaria, la lectura de la Sagrada  Escritura, la participación frecuente en la Eucaristía, el Sacramento de la Reconciliación y las  obras de caridad preparan nuestro corazón para dar abundantes frutos. 


La primera lectura del profeta Isaías nos llena de esperanza. Así como la lluvia y la nieve  fecundan la tierra y no vuelven sin producir fruto, también la Palabra de Dios nunca regresa  vacía. Aunque muchas veces no veamos resultados inmediatos en nuestra vida, en nuestra  familia o en nuestra comunidad, Dios continúa obrando silenciosa y eficazmente. Su Palabra  siempre cumple la misión para la que fue enviada.

 

Como discípulos de Cristo, no solo estamos llamados a recibir la semilla, sino también a  convertirnos en sembradores. Cada gesto de amor, cada palabra de consuelo, cada acto de perdón  y cada testimonio de fe son semillas que Dios puede hacer crecer en el corazón de quienes nos  rodean. 


Pidamos al Señor, en esta Eucaristía, que ablande nuestro corazón, quite las piedras de la duda y  los espinos del egoísmo y de las preocupaciones excesivas. Que nos conceda un corazón abierto  a su Palabra para que, sostenidos por su gracia, demos frutos abundantes de santidad, esperanza y  amor, para gloria de Dios y bien de toda la Iglesia.


Bendiciones siempre.



P. George G. Pérez, CJM

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

760.729.2866


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