Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B

First Reading

Wisdom 7:7-11

Wisdom is preferred above gold and silver.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 90:12-13,14-15,16-17

The Lord fills us with love and joy.

Second Reading

Hebrews 4:12-13

The Word of God exposes the heart.

Gospel Reading

Mark 10:17-30 (shorter form Mark 10:17-27)

A man with many possessions asks Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today we continue reading the Gospel of Mark from where we left off last Sunday. Last Sunday our Gospel told how Jesus was tested by the Pharisees about the requirements for divorce. Recall that these chapters come from the second part of Mark’s Gospel, which chronicles the beginning of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem.

In today’s Gospel, an unnamed man approaches Jesus and inquires about what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus replies that one must follow the commandments of the Law of Moses. The man acknowledges that he has observed all of these since his childhood. Jesus then says that only one thing is lacking: he must give his possessions to the poor and follow Jesus. The man leaves in sadness, and Mark tells us that this is because he had many possessions.

The belief in resurrection and eternal life was a relatively recent development in Jewish thought at Jesus’ time, and it wasn’t shared by everyone. The Pharisees taught that there would be a resurrection from the dead; the Sadducees did not share this belief. Jesus taught that there would be a final judgment for everyone and eternal life (the Kingdom of God) for believers.

Jesus makes two requirements of the wealthy man who approaches him. First, he must give up his possessions. Throughout history, some Christians have taken this literally. Their example witnesses to us a radical commitment to the Gospel of Jesus. Some have read this as a particular requirement directed to this specific individual. Still others have sought to explain the meaning intended by the word possessions as those things that prevent one from following Jesus. Christians have generally understood that at the least, following Jesus requires that believers hold material possessions loosely and remain vigilant against seeking security in accumulating possessions.

The second requirement Jesus makes of this man is the invitation that Jesus extends to all would-be disciples: “follow me.” Jesus very much wants this man to be his disciple. We believe that the Christian faith is one in which each believer is in a personal relationship with Jesus. Just as this Gospel tells us that Jesus loves the man and is sad when he departs, so too, Jesus loves us and is saddened when we are unable to follow him.

We see in this Gospel reading another example of Mark’s pattern, which shows Jesus offering further elaboration about his message and meaning to his disciples. To his disciples, Jesus laments the challenges faced by those who are rich in following him and entering the Kingdom of God. In reply to the disciples’ astonishment at the strictness of the standard that Jesus speaks about today, Jesus reminds his disciples that nothing is impossible with God. Salvation is determined by our ability to rely completely on God.



Peter replies to Jesus by boasting that the disciples have already given up everything. Jesus acknowledges that those who have given up everything for the sake of the Gospel will be rewarded. This reward begins now, in the new community that one will gain in this life, and will continue in the eternal age to come. Our personal relationship with Jesus is also an invitation to the community of faith, the Church.

Companions on the Journey

This song by Carey Landry speaks of how all of us are on a journey through life together. The Holy Spirit leads the way. In addition to the music, the video includes images and the lyrics.

The Ye Olde Garage 

We are ramping up for the Fall and Christmas Holidays. We have Halloween Costumes, Thanksgiving and Christmas Decorations – all being readied for your shopping needs.

Our Monthly Sunday Sale will be this Sunday, October 13 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. We would love to see you stop by and see what is happening at the Ye Olde Garage. We are located at the North/East corner of the parking lot. Look for the green Ye Olde Garage Sign and the American Flag. We will be there. If you can't make it for the Monthly Sunday Sale, the Garage Sale is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Thanks to St Patrick Parishioners



Birth Choice of San Marcos, along with our parish Knights of Columbus, thank the parishioners of St. Patrick Parish for their generous support through the recent baby bottle collection. A total of $9,938.18 was collected. God bless you for your generosity.

KNIGHTS FALL FOOD DRIVE

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting items for the Annual Fall Food Drive to benefit Catholic Charities, St Patrick Parish Food Bank and Showers of Blessings. This food drive will last 3 weeks and to begin on October 12, and end on October 27, 2024. 

The main donation station will be located by the front door of the Parish Hall, look for the Knights of Columbus pop up tent as well as the church patio. Knights will be there to accept your donations of non- perishable food items (no glass containers) along with cash /checks. Checks must be made payable to Catholic Charities.

 For your convenience scan the QR code on the flyer to make a monetary donation online. The Knights will be 

available to help with any heavy items or answer any questions. 

Below is a list of most requested items. As always, any donation is appreciated. Your community appreciates your participation and generosity!

♦ Disposable diapers size 3, 4 and 5

♦ Baby wipes

♦ Non-perishable rice beans

♦ Trail Mix

♦ Yogurt cups (unrefrigerated)

♦ Fruit cups

♦ Juice boxes

♦ Mini-raisin boxes

♦ Bottled water 

Knights  Of Columbus

ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE

The Knights will be on the church patio after all the Masses  on the weekend of October 19-20. All donations will help support People with Intellectual Disabilities, who need your support!



Thank you for helping!

Altars – Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition dating back 3,000 years that honors the memories of the deceased. Altars are built with pictures of their deceased loved ones along with items that belonged to them as well as their favorite foods as a reminder of their lives. On Sunday, November 3, after all Masses, Altars will be displayed in the small parking lot. If you would like to participate in this event, please call the Parish Office and ask for Deacon Miguel

Altares para el Dia de los Muertos



El domingo, 3 de noviembre, tendremos nuestros Altares para recordar a nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido después de todas las misas. Si desean hacer su altar, o participar de una manera, favor de llamar a la oficina y pregunte por Diacono Miguel.

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

 “En aquel tiempo, cuando salía Jesús al camino, se le acercó corriendo un hombre, se arrodilló ante él y le preguntó, ‘Maestro bueno, ¿qué debo hacer para alcanzar la vida eterna?’ Jesús le contesto, ‘Ve y vende lo que tienes, da el dinero a los pobres y así tendrás un tesoro en los cielos. Después, ven y sígueme’” (Evangelio Marcos 10:17-30). En este 28º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, miramos a un hombre rico, cumplidor de lo que se esperaba de un hombre judío, se le arrima a Jesús para hacerle esta pregunta importante, “¿qué debo hacer para alcanzar la vida eterna?” Y Jesús, con amor le dice, “vende todos tus bienes materiales, y dárselo a los pobres”. Esto sorprende al hombre rico, porque en la tradición judía, los ricos eran bendecidos por Dios por que eran buenos. Los pobres no tenían las bendiciones de Dios, porque eran malos. Jesús, con su respuesta voltea boca arriba lo que se creía entre los judíos. ¿Que nos dice a nosotros Jesús con sus palabras? También nosotros podemos caer en la trampa que Dios sólo responde a nuestras suplicas si rezamos de “una” sola manera, o sólo si cumplimos los mandamientos, o sólo si rezamos el rosario todos los días. Todas estas cosas necesitan llevarnos a una conversión más completa, donde nuestro corazón, mente y acciones reflejen a Jesús. Estamos impuestos al control en nuestra vida y pensamos que podemos controlar el amor de Dios. Pero es no es posible. Dios es amor y compasivo. Permitamos que ese Dios penetre nuestro corazón y de nosotros fluye ese amor y esperanza a todos que nos rodean. Dios los siga bendiciendo.

Detente

Hablemos del Amor al dinero

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

760.729.2866