St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

July 3, 2026 | Issue 26

Pastor’s Reflection 


Fourteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time



The readings for this Sunday offer a message of hope and consolation for anyone who feels weary, burdened, or discouraged. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks some of the most comforting words found in all of Sacred Scripture: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).


All of us experience times of exhaustion. There are physical, emotional, and spiritual burdens that can weigh heavily upon our hearts. Family concerns, financial pressures, illness, personal struggles, and uncertainty about the future can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Jesus understands these challenges. He does not promise a life free from difficulties, but He does promise something greater: His presence, His peace, and His strength.


The Lord continues, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” In the time of Jesus, a yoke was used to join two animals together so they could share the work. By inviting us to take His yoke upon ourselves, Jesus reminds us that we do not walk alone. He carries our burdens with us and accompanies us every step of the way. When we try to carry our struggles by ourselves, we become exhausted; when we allow Christ to walk beside us, we discover true rest for our souls.


In the first reading, the prophet Zechariah presents the Messiah as a humble king riding on a donkey. He does not come with military power or worldly prestige. Instead, He comes bringing justice, peace, and salvation. In a world that often values success, influence, and status, Jesus teaches us that true greatness is found in humility and service.


Saint Paul, in the second reading, reminds us that we are called to live according to the Spirit rather than according to the flesh. This means allowing God to transform our hearts, our priorities, and our actions. The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to overcome fear, selfishness, and sin, leading us into the freedom and joy that come from living as disciples of Christ.


Today’s readings invite us to reflect on several important questions: What burdens am I carrying that I need to place in the hands of the Lord? Am I allowing Christ to walk with me, or am I trying to face everything on my own? Do I strive to imitate the humility and gentleness that characterize the Heart of Jesus?


As we celebrate this Sunday, let us renew our trust in the Lord. Let us bring to Him our worries, our wounds, and our weariness. His Heart remains open to all who seek Him. In Christ, we will always find the rest, peace, and strength we need to continue our journey of faith.


Blessings always,


Fr. George G. Perez, CJM

Parish Offices Closed on Friday July 3

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

Word of the Week: Kerygmatic



Kerygmatic (adjective) relates to the initial, foundational proclamation of the Gospel message in Christianity, derived from the Greek word kerygma, meaning "proclamation" or "preaching". It centers on the core message of salvation through Jesus Christ: his life, death, resurrection, and the call to repentance and new life.

Six-week Summer Bible Study with Acts

 

The Good News of the Holy Spirit 


Register this weekend!


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

1812 Overture


A spectacular live performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture featuring real cannons and church bells. 1812 OVERTURE - Piotr Ilich Chaikovski (July 4th iconic music)



The Year 1812 Solemn Overture, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, is a concert overture in E major written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate the successful Russian defense against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812. In 1974, the Boston Pops added cannons, church bells and fireworks to draw crowds to their Independence Day concert. It was so successful that the inclusion of the "1812 Overture" became a staple, included in every July 4 concert on the Commons.

Online Giving Reminder


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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 the first Catholic bishop in the United States, appointed in 1789?
  2. What was the first Catholic university established in the United States?
  3. Which anti-Catholic political party rose to prominence in the U.S. during the 1850s?
  4. Who was the Spanish Franciscan priest and missionary who is credited with establishing the Franciscan Missions in California?
  5. Which U.S. saint, canonized in 1975, was the first person born in the United States to be declared a saint?


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

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A


First Reading

Zechariah 9:9-10

The Lord shall come to reign in Zion.


Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 145:1-2,8-11,13-14

A prayer of praise to God who is our king.


Second Reading

Romans 8:9,11-13

Those in whom the Spirit of God dwells must now live according to the Spirit, not the flesh.


Gospel Reading

Matthew 11:25-30

Jesus prays in thanks to God, who has revealed himself to the lowly.


Background on the Gospel Reading


Today’s reading from Matthew’s Gospel comes after a discourse in which Jesus reproaches people who have witnessed his mighty deeds yet still lack belief. In this context, today’s Gospel explains the reason for this unbelief and reveals what is necessary for faith. Today’s Gospel also continues to enhance our understanding of discipleship as last week’s Gospel did.


Jesus first prays in thanksgiving to God who has made himself known to Jesus’ disciples. He praises God who has made himself known to the “little ones” and not to the wise and learned. As in other recent readings from Matthew’s Gospel, a contrast is made here between the unbelieving Pharisees, who are wise and learned, and the faithful disciples, tax collectors, and sinners with whom Jesus keeps company.


The second part of this reading calls to our attention the unity between the Father and the Son. God has made himself known through Jesus, and in knowing Jesus, we come to know the Father. In Jesus’ life and in his person, God reveals himself to us.


In the concluding sentences of today’s Gospel, Jesus’ teaching is again contrasted to the teaching of the Pharisees. This common theme of Matthew’s Gospel probably reflects tension that existed between Jesus and the Pharisees and between the Pharisees and the community of Christians for whom Matthew wrote. Pharisaic Judaism became the predominant form of Judaism after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem about 70 A.D. Here that tension is expressed as alternative paths of holiness. The careful observance of the Mosaic law taught by the Pharisees could be experienced by some as difficult and burdensome. In contrast, Jesus’ way of holiness is presented as uncomplicated and even restful.

God Bless America


Celine Dion sings "God Bless America" aboard the USS Harry S. Truman on CBS's "Rockin' for the USA - A National Salute to the US Military" It took place 19 years ago.

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.

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


XIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario


Las lecturas de este domingo nos presentan un mensaje lleno de esperanza para quienes se sienten cansados, agobiados o desanimados. En el Evangelio, Jesús pronuncia una de las invitaciones más hermosas y consoladoras de toda la Sagrada Escritura: “Vengan a mí todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga, y yo les daré alivio” (Mateo 11, 28).


Todos experimentamos momentos de cansancio. Hay cargas físicas, emocionales y espirituales que pueden parecer demasiado pesadas. Las preocupaciones familiares, las dificultades económicas, las enfermedades, los conflictos personales y las incertidumbres del futuro pueden desgastar nuestro corazón. Jesús conoce nuestras luchas y no nos promete una vida sin dificultades, pero sí nos ofrece algo mucho más profundo: su presencia, su paz y su fortaleza.


El Señor continúa diciendo: “Tomen mi yugo sobre ustedes y aprendan de mí, porque soy manso y humilde de corazón.” En tiempos de Jesús, el yugo era un instrumento utilizado para unir dos animales que trabajaban juntos. Al invitarnos a tomar su yugo, Jesús nos recuerda que no caminamos solos. Él comparte nuestras cargas y nos acompaña en cada paso del camino. Cuando intentamos cargar solos con nuestros problemas, terminamos agotados; cuando permitimos que Cristo camine a nuestro lado, encontramos descanso para nuestra alma.


La primera lectura del profeta Zacarías nos presenta al Mesías como un rey humilde que llega montado en un asno. No viene con poder militar ni con grandes demostraciones de fuerza. Su autoridad nace de la humildad, la justicia y la paz. En un mundo que con frecuencia valora el éxito, el prestigio y el poder, Jesús nos enseña que la verdadera grandeza se encuentra en la sencillez y en el servicio a los demás.


San Pablo, en la segunda lectura, nos recuerda que estamos llamados a vivir según el Espíritu y no según la carne. Esto significa permitir que Dios transforme nuestra manera de pensar, de actuar y de relacionarnos con los demás. El Espíritu Santo nos da la fuerza para vencer el egoísmo, el miedo y el pecado, y nos guía hacia una vida más plena en Cristo.


Las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a preguntarnos: ¿Qué cargas necesito entregar al Señor? ¿Estoy permitiendo que Cristo camine conmigo o intento resolverlo todo por mis propias fuerzas? ¿Busco la humildad y la mansedumbre que caracterizan el corazón de Jesús?



Que este domingo renovemos nuestra confianza en el Señor. Acerquémonos a Él con nuestras preocupaciones, heridas y cansancios. Su corazón permanece abierto para recibirnos y ofrecernos el descanso que tanto necesitamos. En Cristo siempre encontraremos paz, esperanza y fortaleza para continuar nuestro camino de fe.


Bendiciones siempre.



P. George G. Pérez, CJM

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

760.729.2866


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