Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

First Reading

Jeremiah 20:7-9

Jeremiah laments but cannot fail to speak in God’s name.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 63:2-6,8-9

Our souls yearn for God.

Second Reading

Romans 12:1-2

Paul encourages the Romans to stay faithful to God.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 16:21-27

Jesus speaks of his Passion and rebukes Peter for his objection.

Background on the Gospel

Reading

Today’s Gospel continues the story that began in last week’s Gospel. Simon Peter was called the “rock” upon which Jesus would build his Church, and yet Peter continues to show the limitations of his understanding of Jesus’ identity. Now that the disciples have acknowledged that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus confides in them the outcome of his ministry: he must suffer and die in Jerusalem to be raised on the third day. Peter rejects this prediction, and Jesus rebukes him severely, calling him “Satan.” In opposing this aspect of Jesus’ mission, Peter shows that he is no longer speaking based on the revelation from God but as a human being. Jesus then teaches all of the disciples about the difficult path of discipleship: to be Christ’s disciple is to follow in his way of the cross.

Peter could not yet understand what it meant to call Jesus the Messiah. It is unlikely that the other disciples understood any better. Messianic expectations were a common aspect of first-century Judaism. Under Roman occupation, many in Israel hoped and prayed that God would send a Messiah to free the Jews from Roman oppression. The common view was that the Messiah would be a political figure, a king that would free Israel from Roman rule. This is perhaps what Peter envisioned when he was led to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. In this passage, however, Jesus is beginning to teach his disciples that he would be the Messiah in a different way.

Jesus would be more like the suffering servant described by the prophet Isaiah than the political liberator. Those who would be Jesus' disciples would be called to a similar life of service. Perhaps this is what Peter feared most in Jesus’ prediction of his Passion. He whom Jesus had called “rock” would also be called upon to offer himself in sacrifice and service to others. Christian leaders today are still called to sacrifice and serve others as Jesus did.

September Family Mass

Our next Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 17 at 9:00 am. As always, the homily will address young children and we try to create a family-friendly environment. Come and bring the whole family.



Any child or family member who would like to read at the Family Mass or bring up the gifts of bread and wine, contact Carrie Mueller at carriemuellerRDN@gmail.com

or call (442) 400-4969.

Mass for Survivors

of Suicide Loss

Sunday, September 10, 9:00 am at Mission San Diego de Alcalá Parish, 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego 92108. The Celebrant will be Auxiliary Bishop Ramon Bejarano. Family and friends are invited to remember their loved ones during Suicide Prevention Awareness month.



Please provide the name of your loved ones by clicking the box below.

Misa para Supervivientes

al Suicidio

Domingo, 10 de septiembre., 9:00 am, Misión San Diego de Alcalá, 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego 92108. Celebrante: Obispo Aux. Ramón Bejarano. Se invita a familiares y amigos a recordar a seres queridos durante el mes de prevención del suicidio. Descargué el volante y envié el nombre de su ser querido

Ruah Adonai to Resume Bible Study on October 4

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (5 sessions) “The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist.” Watch a video clip here 

Prophets: Messengers of God's Mercy (10 sessions) “God sent prophets at critical times to call the people back to their covenant relationship. Prophets proclaimed the consequences of continued sin, called people to repentance, and declared God’s faithful love. They also spoke of the future to shed light on current events and to reveal God’s plans and purposes.” Watch a video clip here. 

Ruah Adonai - Breath of God Bible Study is open to men and women. No previous bible study experience needed. Our mission is to know, to love and to serve God. We meet Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 10 am in the Parish Hall to view an engaging video presentation followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information contact Kelly Le Berthon at kelly.leberthon12@gmail.com

Religious Education Preschool to 8th Grade

Registration Information for the 2023-2024 School Year

We are here to support parents in forming their children in the Catholic Faith and engage 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.

You can learn more about our program by clicking on the links for: 

• Early Faith Formation for children age 3 1/2 and Kindergarten 

• Preparation for the Sacraments for students in grade 1-8

• Continuing Faith Formation for students in grade 3 – 8 that have already received First Holy Communion. 

The online registration is open for all our classes from Preschool through 8th grade. Visit our website: www.stpatrickcarlsbad.com Click on Religious Education and then Preschool – 8th grade. General information and the online form are at the side bar.

Here is the link to the online registration form: https://www.osvhub.com/st-patrick-catholic-community-1/forms/english-religious-education-1

Contact the Office for Religious Education at mdornisch@stpatrickcarlsbad.com or 760-729-8442  with questions about faith formation or sacramental preparation.  

Blessings,

Margit Dornisch,

Religious Education and Family Ministry 

Un Saludo de parte del Diacono Miguel,

“En aquel tiempo, comenzó Jesús a anunciar a sus discípulos que tenía que ir a Jerusalén para padecer allí mucho de parte de los ancianos, de los sumos sacerdotes y de los escribas; que tenía que ser condenado a muerte y resucitar al tercer día”. (Mateo 16:21-27). En este XXII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, Jesús les habla a sus discípulos explicando cuál es su misión, de ir a Jerusalén, sufrir mucho de parte de los lideres judíos, de ser condenado a muerte, y tres días después resucitar. Obviamente esto no es agradable para los discípulos, y miramos que Pedro, como de costumbre, habla por todos y trata de desanimar a Jesús, pero Jesús le responde a Pedro, “Apártate de mí, Satanás, y no intentes hacerme tropezar en mi camino, porque tu modo de pensar no es el de Dios, sino el de los hombres”. ¿Cómo se sintió Pedro al escuchar estas palabras fuertes de Jesús para él? ¿Quién podrá culpar a Pedro por querer, según su entendimiento como ser humano, a evitarle este sufrimiento y muerte a Jesús? Nosotros, como seres humanos, tenemos nuestras ideas de cómo deben ser las personas que nos rodean o cualquier otra cosa que hacemos, creando un estilo de vida que refleja “mis criterios y comodidades”. Pero Dios no nos llama a que creamos “reinos chiquitos” en nuestras propias vidas, esos reinos chiquitos mueren con nosotros y no dan vida a otros. El Dios de amor nos llama a que pongamos nuestra vista y corazón en Jesucristo. No es necesario entender todo lo que pasa en la vida, sólo basta confiar en Jesús, el que sufrió, murió y resucito tres días después para que tengamos Vida Eterna. Ser como Cristo, reflejando el amor y la compasión, sirviendo a los demás.

Detente

Hablemos de Tomar la Cruz

 3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

760.729.2866