A Word from the Pastor



June 13, 2025

Now that school is finished and the summer has begun, I want to update you on a few summer projects that will be taking place here at St. Patrick’s.

The first one is the biggest and most expensive and I need your help with it. The roof on the Parish Center and the parish offices is in desperate need of replacement. It has been patched many times, and it has reached the point that total replacement is the only solution. We have investigated several ways to do it and received bids from three companies. We plan to do it during the dry months of the summer. The total cost will be almost $300,000. Our parish is able to pay our bills on a week-to-week basis (with a little left as a reserve), but a big expense like this will strain our limited resources. This is where I am asking for your help. Please consider making an additional donation for the repair of this roof. By additional, I mean in addition to your regular donation. You can use the gold envelope in your packet or use the online giving choice for Parish Construction and Repair Fund. Or use a plain envelope marked “roof replacement.” Thank you in advance.

Another project which is not nearly as big but just as important is increasing our security through surveillance cameras. Our parish school is already well-covered. We have a few cameras in the parish offices and parish center. This week we will begin to add about a dozen more cameras, primarily inside and around the outside of the church. They will “give us eyes” on what goes on around the entire outside perimeter of the church, as well as the interior of the main area of the church and sacristies. We will also have cameras on all sides of the office and parish center buildings. The cameras will be integrated into our internet system and store the pictures and videos for 30 days. I am pleased that we are able to add this important layer of security to our safe environment.

On a smaller scale, we are in the process of replacing the signage on our property and making it easier for people who are not familiar with our campus to find the building they are looking for. In addition, we have removed the electric chargers near the north entrance to the parish center. (They were not functioning, and the company went out of business.) This makes it clear that those parking spots are available. 

As always, thank you for your continued support – both spiritual and financial. Please consider making a contribution to this important capital improvement.

Have a blessed and joyful summer!

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron 

 rmbagley@yahoo.com

Why Is the Trinity So Important?

The Trinity's importance lies in revealing the nature of God as a unity of three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, who are co-equal and co-eternal. This doctrine is central to Christian faith, defining who God is and impacting how Christians understand salvation, worship, and relationships. 

The Trinity is a foundational doctrine that distinguishes Christianity from other religions. It answers the core question of who God is and provides the basis for understanding everything else in Christian theology. The doctrine of the Trinity is based on biblical revelation and has been affirmed by the early church fathers. The Trinity reveals God as a relational God, eternally existing in a loving relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This sheds light on God's joy, love, and the nature of divine life. The Trinity offers a model for how humans should relate to each other, mirroring the unity and diversity within the Godhead. It encourages unity, love, and reconciliation.

The Trinity is crucial for understanding salvation, as it reveals the nature of God's saving action through the Son (Jesus Christ) and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity informs Christian worship and liturgy, helping believers understand God's greatness and mystery. Likewise, the Trinity provides a pattern for understanding God's mission in the world, encouraging Christians to reflect the triune God in their lives and interactions. 

Novena of Masses for Fathers

Our parish will once again offer a Novena of Masses for Fathers during the month of June. To have the name of your father or loved one included, you may use the envelope included in this month’s packet of envelopes. You may also simply write the names “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” on a plain envelope. Place the envelope in any collection or send it to the parish office. The envelopes will be placed on the altar for all the Masses.

Traditional Hymn to the Holy Trinity



“Oh God, Almighty Father” is a traditional Catholic hymn that praises each of the persons of the Trinity, one verse addressed to each person. The refrain praises the undivided unity of these persons. 

How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From

2010 to 2020

This article which was published by the Catholic News Agency summarizes a longitudinal study done by the very reputable and impartial Pew Research group. It gives a snapshot of the increase and decrease of the major religions of the world. The article is brief, but it links the actual data on which it is based.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience

Spend quality time with the

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The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience is

June 28 –29 at St. John’s in Encinitas.

Early registration is highly recommended. For more

information visit our website at www.wwme.org

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Financial Report

May 2025 -

Total Income      $144,485

Total Expenses  $238,418

Year-to-Date -



Income    $921,690     

Expenses  $954,867

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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. How many books are in the Catholic edition of the Old Testament?
2. How many books are in the Catholic edition of the New Testament?
3. How many total books in the Catholic Bible?
4. Which books are not included in the Protestant version?
5. Why is there a different number?

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