Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

First Reading

1 Kings 19:9a,11-13a

The Lord appears to Elijah in a whisper.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 85:9-14

The Lord is the source of salvation.

Second Reading

Romans 9:1-5

Paul speaks of the blessings that have come to the Israelites.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus walks on water, and the disciples acknowledge him as the Son of God.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today’s Gospel directly follows last week’s account of Jesus feeding a crowd of more than 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. For the sake of the crowds, Jesus had postponed his time of solitude. Now, at last, Jesus finds some time for quiet and prayer. He sends his disciples ahead of him by boat, dismisses the crowds, and then withdraws to the mountain to pray.

The disciples do not fare well. They struggle to weather the wind and waves, making little progress in their journey. We are reminded of a previous story in Chapter 8 of Matthew’s Gospel, when Jesus calms the seas. This time, however, Jesus does not calm the seas, and the disciples do not express fear until they see Jesus walking toward them on the water. In this story it is not the storm that is feared but the sight of Jesus before them, whom they mistake for a ghost.

Clues like these suggest that this story is about the disciples’ growing understanding of the identity of Jesus. In continuity with the story of the feeding of the multitude, today’s Gospel is also about what the disciples’ faith in Jesus will enable them to do. In last week’s Gospel, when the disciples see the crowds, they ask Jesus to send the crowds away. Jesus turns the situation around, telling the disciples to feed the crowd with the provisions that they have. Both of these Gospels tell us much about ministry.

Jesus calls to the disciples and calms their fears. He is not a ghost. The impulsive Peter seeks proof that the person is indeed Jesus. He asks Jesus to call him out onto the water, and Jesus grants this request. Peter’s fear and doubt overtake him, however, once he is walking on the water. Jesus reaches out to Peter and saves him. When Jesus and Peter enter the boat, Matthew reports that the wind ceases, and the disciples confess that Jesus is the Son of God.

Faith in Jesus will enable the disciples to do the work that Jesus has done. Peter walks on water. The five loaves and two fish feed a multitude of people. The disciples can and will participate in the work of the kingdom of heaven. When Peter fears and doubts the person of Jesus, however, he falters. Peter’s example teaches us that true Christian ministry emerges from the faith that Jesus is the Messiah, God’s only Son.

Saint John Eudes Feast Day

In celebration of the feast day of St. John Eudes, founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudist Fathers), we will have a special Mass on Saturday August 19 at 8:00 am. This will be followed by breakfast on the church patio. 

Fr. Ron and the other Eudist priests invite you to join them as they celebrate the feast of their founder.

Parish Blood Drive

We are pleased to hold another Parish Blood Drive on Sunday, August 20. It is so important that we give blood (if possible) to help those who are in need of lifesaving procedures.

Please read the attached flyer for information about how to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Save the date. Save a life.

Ruah Adonai to Resume Bible Study on October 4

Registration weekend for Ruah Adonai - Breath of God Bible Study is August 26 and 27.  

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 [email protected]

Dinner and Praise and Worship

St. Pat’s Youth Ministry would like to invite all families to participate in our dinner and praise and worship night on Sunday, August 20 immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Mass.

Dinner will be held on the patio following the 5:00 p.m. Mass and then at 6:45 p.m. we will have praise and worship in the Church until 8:00 p.m. All are welcome! We hope to see you there!

Confirmation Meeting – Reunion por Confirmacion

Orientation for Confirmation Year Two Candidates and their parents of our English speaking families will be Sunday, Aug. 27 in the parish hall from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting for candidates and parents. If you have a conflict, please contact the youth office.



La orientación para los candidatos del segundo año de confirmación y los padres de nuestras familias de habla hispana será el domingo 27 de agosto en el salón parroquial de 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Esta es una reunión obligatoria para candidatos y sus padres. Si tienes algún conflicto, ponte en contacto con la oficina de jóvenes.

ter online by using the link below.

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 [email protected] or 760-729-8442  with questions about faith formation or sacramental preparation.  

Blessings,

Margit Dornisch,

Religious Education and Family Ministry 

2023 Comida de Apreciacion para Personas de Tercer Edad

Un Saludo de parte del Diacono Miguel,

“Entonces le dijo Pedro: “Señor, si eres tú, mándame ir a ti caminando sobre el agua”. Jesús le contestó, “Ven”. Pedro bajó de la barca y comenzó a caminar sobre el agua hacia Jesús”. (Mateo 14: 28-29). Me imagino siendo Pedro, que al mirar que Jesús está caminando sobre el agua y viene hacia ellos, y por un instante su fe es tan grande que sabe si Jesús lo quiere y ordena que Pedro camine sobre el agua, así sucederá. Jesús le dice, “Ven”. Pedro se baja de la barca y empieza a caminar sobre el agua. Pedro quizás pensaba entre sí, “Wow, ¡camino sobre el agua hacía Jesús!” En el Evangelio de san Mateo en este 19º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, leemos que Pedro empezó a sentir la fuerza del viento y le entro miedo, comenzó a hundirse y le grito al Señor, “¡Sálvame, Señor!” Pedro, la roca, es una persona muy normal y humana. Tiene una fe grande en Jesús, y está dispuesto a darlo todo por Jesús. Pero, también cuando las cosas no van como deben su fe tiembla y se deja ganar por el temor. ¿Cuántos de nosotros podemos identificarnos con Pedro? Les comparto esto no para hacerlos sentir mal, todos de una manera u otra, cuando los “vientos fuertes del mundo” nos sacuden, nos entra el temor y le quitamos la mirada en Jesús. Nuestra mirada necesita estar siempre puesta en Jesús, en los momentos buenos y no buenos. ¿Y qué pasa si caemos “otra vez”, pensamos que Jesús no nos va a escuchar y ayudar? Jesús siempre está a nuestro lado, para ayudarnos en cada instante de nuestra vida. ¿Que nos impide de mantener nuestra mirada en Jesús? Jesús te dice at ti, “Ven”, ¿Cuál es tu respuesta?

Detente

Hablemos de Salvación

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

760.729.2866