A Word from the Pastor

September 29, 2023

This year we celebrated 80 years as a parish community. Thanks to all those who have gone before us, today St. Patrick Parish is a vibrant community of faith. I can say without hesitation that every week someone comes up to me and tells me what a welcoming and dynamic parish we have. I thank God every day for calling me to minister in such a beautiful community.

At the same time, we need to build on the foundations that others have laid. We need to look to the future with hope but also to make plans for how we can sustain and expand our efforts to continue the mission of Christ in this part of the world. 

We will continue to study ways to deepen the faith of our parishioners. We will seek to expand our outreach to those in need. We will continue to welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, looking for ways to include them in our community. We will increase our efforts to evangelize those who are not a part of our community and who might seek a spiritual home. We will continue to call more parishioners to our various ministries and positions of leadership.

At the same time, we need to lay a firm financial foundation that will support our ministries and programs. In the next few weeks, you will hear more about our upcoming program which we are calling Celebrating Today, Planning for Tomorrow.

I ask you to spend some time reflecting on all of the ways our parish community has been blessed. I also ask you to reflect on how you can increase the financial contribution you make to the parish. The reality is that we have fewer regular contributors at a time where costs are rising exponentially. Please consider how you can help.

In a couple of weeks, you will receive a letter from me in a brochure which highlights the many good things we do as a parish. It also gives you a snapshot of our most recent fiscal year. You will see that we had a significant deficit. That is a situation we are working to correct but it can’t be done without increased giving.

On October 14-15, I will speak at all the Masses that weekend. I will ask you to think about what commitment you are able to make as we plan for tomorrow. The following weekend, we will have Commitment Sunday when you will be asked to tell me what you can contribute on a regular basis.

We have much to celebrate today as a parish. We also need to plan for tomorrow, assessing our resources – spiritual, human, and financial resources. Let us be good stewards who are eager to strengthen our community of faith.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron 

To send an email to Fr. Ron Bagley, please use rmbagley@yahoo.com

Other addresses may not work.

Mass for Anointing of the Sick 

This Saturday ,September 30 at 11:00 am, we will celebrate the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick within a Mass. 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 both English and Spanish. Anyone is welcome to join in the prayers of the Mass. Come and celebrate the Lord’s healing.

What is Eucharistic Adoration / Exposition?

Eucharistic Adoration is a Catholic devotion dating back to the early days of the Church. It involves prayers of praise and silent reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, allowing people to rest and pray in the presence of the Eucharistic Christ.

Adoration specifically refers to any prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament whether in front of a closed Tabernacle or in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. Exposition refers specifically to prayer in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. You may sometimes hear these terms used interchangeably.

During Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, it is appropriate to do any of the following:

• Read and reflect on readings from the Bible or other spiritual writings
• Pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet or any other favorite devotions
• Converse with God through spontaneous prayer or journaling
• Sit quietly and listen or just enjoy being in the Eucharistic presence of Christ

At St. Patrick Parish, the church is open for private prayer on most days throughout the week (except holidays). Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament occurs on Tuesdays, 2:00 – 6:00 pm. It also occurs on the First Friday of each month, 8:30-10:00 am and 6:00-10:00 pm. Stop by and make a visit!

Classical Guitar

Gabriele Leone plays Introduction and Rondò No. 2 Op. 2

by Dionisio Aguado as part of the Siccas Media program. Enjoy this beautiful arrangement.

Sunday Collection for 9/24/2023

 Envelope Collection    $5,064.00

 Plate Collection             $8,245.00

 Online Giving     $10,775.28

     Total Collection: $24,084.28

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

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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. Who was that saint who translated the Bible into Latin (the vernacular of that time) and said: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”?
2. Who was the saint who rejected the Christian faith of his mother, St. Monica, and pursued everything the world had to offer? After converting, he said: “There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future.”
3. Who was the Italian Franciscan saint with the stigmata (the wounds of Christ) and counseled: “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”
4. Who was the Native American saint who is referred to as “The Lily of the Mohawks”?
5. Who was the young African girl who was sold as a slave in Italy and after being freed joined a religious order?

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