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St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

April 19, 2025 | Issue 16

A Word from the Pastor

April 19, 2025

Happy Easter! This is the most important day on the Christian calendar. Why does the Resurrection of Jesus have a place of such importance in the Catholic faith?

First of all, the Resurrection of Jesus is the “crowning truth of our faith in Christ.” It is the central truth believed and lived by the first Christian community, handed down through centuries of Tradition, established by the New Testament, and preached as an essential part of the Paschal Mystery along with the cross. The Paschal Mystery, encompassing Jesus' passion, death, resurrection, and glorification, stands at the center of the Christian faith because God's saving plan was accomplished through the redemptive death of Jesus Christ.

The Resurrection is not merely a return to Jesus' former life, but a passage to a profoundly new dimension of life. It is a real, historical event attested to by many authoritative witnesses.

Through his death and resurrection, Christ freed humanity from sin and gave access to a new life. As Christ was raised from the dead, we too might walk in the newness of life. The risen Christ is the principle and source of our future resurrection. Christians are immersed in Christ's death and resurrection through Baptism, sacramentally assimilated to him, and participate in the life of the risen Christ.

Faith in the Resurrection opens us to greater hope, opening our life and the life of the world to the eternal future of God. It gives certainty that evil, sin, and death may be overcome. Because of Christ, Christian death has a positive meaning; it is a change, not an end, leading to an eternal dwelling in heaven. The Church proclaims faith in the resurrection as the confidence of Christians, believing which we live.

The event of Christ’s Death and Resurrection remains the foundational theme of the Christian Good News, re-presented and relived in the Eucharist. Every Sunday is a commemoration of Christ’s passing over, “a little Easter,” when at the sacred liturgy the Risen Christ manifests his presence. The Resurrection, as the Feast of Feasts, enters a person’s entire life, sanctifying and transfiguring it into a feast.

All in all, the Resurrection of Jesus is crucial because it confirms his divinity, fulfills God's saving plan, offers new life and hope to believers, and forms the foundation of Christian faith and worship.

Let us joyfully celebrate this central feast. And remember, it continues for 50 days!

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

In celebration of Easter our parish offices will be closed on Monday April 21, We will reopen on Tuesday April 22.

Services and Masses for Holy Saturday and Easter

Holy Saturday - April 19

8:00 pm - Easter Vigil (bilingual)

Easter Sunday/Domingo de Pascua - April 20

6:00 am (sunrise)
7:30 am (church)
9:00 am (church),
9:00 am (Family Mass parish hall)
11:00 am (church)
1:00 pm (Español iglesia)
1:15 pm (Español salón parroquial)

NO 5:00 pm Mass on Easter Sunday

Most Christians Will Celebrate Easter on the Same Day

This Year

It might surprise some people to realize that all Christians do not celebrate Easter on the same date. But this year, we will have a common date. Why do Christians in the East usually celebrate Easter on a different day than those in the West? How did this happen? Many think that we will soon have the same date every year.

This article which appeared in Angelus of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles gives a simple explanation.

Read article here...

A Course on “Last Things”

Fr. Ron will be teachings a course on the Christian meaning of death and resurrection and what

happens after death. In Catholic theology, the official name is “eschatology,” or study of the last

things.

We believe that at death “life is changed, not ended.” What will life be like after death? What are

our basic Catholic beliefs? Where do we find them in Scripture and Church teaching? This course will explore topics like the immortality of the soul, the resurrection of the dead, heaven,

hell, purgatory and final judgment.

The course is a part of the Diocesan Institute, but it will take place at St. Patrick Parish Center.

Registration is $35 (unless you take it for credit). It will be held on Wednesdays, beginning May 28, and concluding on July 2, and runs 6:30-8:30 pm each evening.

Contact Fr. Ron with questions about the course at rmbagley@yahoo.com

In Conversation with St.

Carlo Acutis

The small book called In Conversation with St. Carlo Acutis is for sale in the parish office for $10. Last week Fr. Ron wrote about this first millennial saint who will be canonized next weekend in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. Read all about this amazing young man. It’s a great book to share with your children and grandchildren. Supplies are limited.

Showers of Blessings Clothing Drive

Showers of Blessings will be holding a clothing drive next weekend of April 26 and 27. There will be volunteers on the patio before and after all Masses. Our need for clothing items continues to grow as we are averaging almost 70 guests every Tuesday. We would greatly appreciate any of the following items:

Men’s new or slightly used jeans ( especially waist size 30, 32,34)
Men’s new boxer briefs and T shirts
Men’s new or slightly used shirts and jackets
Women’s new underwear and bras (regular or sports bras)
Women’s new or slightly used jeans, shirts and jackets
New or slightly used shoes for both Men and Women

Additionally, sleeping bags and backpacks are always in demand. Cash donations are ALWAYS appreciated and accepted. We sincerely appreciate all your donations and kindness as we continue expanding this ministry within our parish. We are always looking for additional volunteers to serve in many different capacities. To learn more about us check out our website: Showersofblessingscarlsbad.com

Catholic Trivia Night

Building on last year’s success, we will hold our 2nd Annual Catholic Trivia Night on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm.

Anyone can participate. All you need is a team of three (3) bright and intelligent people who know lots about our Catholic faith and practice. There is no fee to enter and spectators are also welcome at no charge. Prizes will be awarded.

To enter your team, send the following to Fr. Ron at rmbagley@yahoo.com:

The names of the 3 team members
The name you are giving your team
The phone number and email of the contact person for your team.

Start practicing!

Divine Mercy Sunday

The Lord Jesus constantly preached a message of the merciful love of God. He freely offered forgiveness to those who suffer, those who sinned, those who experienced loneliness or rejection. His message was that God’s mercy is available to all who turn to him.

In our time, this message of Divine Mercy is especially needed. With so many wars, so much disease, too much violence, and widespread division, we need to know the merciful love of God that is more powerful than hatred and sin.

In 1931, Jesus appeared to Sr. Faustina in Poland and expressed his desire for a feast celebrating this mercy. The Feast of Mercy was to be on the Sunday after Easter, this year on April 7.

This promise of mercy has been affirmed by the Church, which has made Divine Mercy Sunday an occasion for receiving a plenary indulgence, “the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sin whose guilt has already been forgiven” (CCC, no. 1471). The plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful under the usual conditions (Confession, Eucharist, prayer for the intentions of the pope, and complete detachment from sin, even venial sin).

In addition to our regular parish Masses, we will have a Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 3:00 pm and include the praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. It will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:50 pm.

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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.

What were the Hebrew names of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who were thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (Daniel chapter 3)?
In which gospels do women go to the tomb of Jesus on Easter Sunday?
In which gospel do two disciples meet the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus?
Which New Testament book is considered the second volume of the Gospel of Luke?
In what place were the early disciples first called Christians?

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

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Answers to Catholic Trivia here!

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Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43

Peter preaches about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23

Rejoice in this day of the Lord.

Second Reading

Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8

Colossians: Having been raised by Christ, be concerned with what is above.

1 Corinthians: Let us celebrate this feast with new yeast.

Gospel Reading

John 20:1-9

Mary of Magdala finds that the stone has been removed from Jesus' tomb.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today we begin the Easter Season, our 50-day meditation on the mystery of Christ's Resurrection. Our Gospel today tells us about the disciples' discovery of the empty tomb. It concludes by telling us that they did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead. Thus, the details provided are not necessarily meant to offer proof of the Resurrection. The details invite us to reflect upon a most amazing gift, that is faith in Jesus and his Resurrection.

Each of the four Gospels tells us that Jesus' empty tomb was first discovered by women. This is notable because in first-century Jewish society women could not serve as legal witnesses. In the case of John's Gospel, the only woman attending the tomb is Mary of Magdala. Unlike the Synoptic accounts, John's Gospel does not describe an appearance of angels at the tomb. Instead, Mary is simply said to have observed that the stone that had sealed the tomb had been moved, and she runs to alert Simon Peter and the beloved disciple. Her statement to them is telling. She assumes that Jesus' body has been removed, perhaps stolen. She does not consider that Jesus has been raised from the dead.

Simon Peter and the beloved disciple race to the tomb, presumably to verify Mary's report. The beloved disciple arrives first but does not enter the tomb until after Simon Peter. This detail paints a vivid picture, as does the detail provided about the burial cloths. Some scholars believe that the presence of the burial cloths in the tomb offers evidence to the listener that Jesus' body had not been stolen (it is understood that grave robbers would have taken the burial cloths together with the body).

The Gospel passage concludes, however, that even having seen the empty tomb and the burial cloths, the disciples do not yet understand about the Resurrection. In the passage that follows, Mary of Magdala meets Jesus but mistakes him for the gardener. In the weeks ahead, the Gospel readings from our liturgy will show us how the disciples came to believe in Jesus' Resurrection through his appearances to them. Our Easter faith is based on their witness to both the empty tomb and their continuing relationship with Jesus—in his appearances and in his gift of the Holy Spirit.

Easter Hymns

In this video, Richard McVeigh offers some of the most popular and beautiful hymns for the joyful season of Easter. The videos in the background are of the stunning Arundel Cathedra. Lyrics are included.

Fellowship Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Council would like to extend an invitation to all Parishioners to join us for our fellowship breakfast on Saturday, April 26th. It is a free event, but we would like to ask if you could bring a breakfast dish to share with 5 - 7 people.

We will start breakfast after the 8:00 am Mass on Saturday, then we will have a presentation about the Knights of Columbus Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP). There will also be a brief introduction about the seminary from a seminarian and a word about vocations presented by one of our Eudist Fathers.

Youth Reach Out to La Posada

We recently received the following note from Catholic Charities about the service provided by our high school youth:

I had the chance to visit La Posada yesterday, and I just wanted to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to you and the St. Pat’s Youth Ministry for your incredible support. The entire team was so grateful for all that your students were able to accomplish at the shelter.

From power washing the courtyard and sorting and organizing in-kind donations, to serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner—your students went above and beyond. They also helped reorganize the storage space under the foyer, deep-cleaned the kitchen and dining hall multiple times, and even helped build and rearrange our office to fit 3 additional desks. The team was especially touched by the students' positivity and willingness to jump in wherever they were needed. They brought such great energy and light to the shelter—it made a real impact on everyone.

Please Support Shoes to the World

We are seeking donations to fund our global outreach initiatives, which include vital distributions led by Fr. Azam's family in Pakistan. Tax-deductible donations may be made at our new website www.ShoestotheWorld.org or be dropped off at the church office and made payable to Shoes to the World.

From now until Divine Mercy Sunday, all donations will be gift-matched! Gift matching applies to contributions between $50 and $1,000, up to a total of $4,000. Every dollar of your donation will go directly toward purchasing brand-new shoes, which will be distributed by volunteers to impoverished children and adults. Many of those we serve are currently wearing worn-out, bacteria-filled, hand-me-down shoes.

In 2024, STTW distributed over 5,000 pairs of new shoes. New shoes were provided to our local homeless population in partnership with Showers of Blessings, a North County school, and impoverished children in Honduras, Colombia, Pakistan, Togo, and Guatemala. We’ve now launched a distribution program in Kenya. At STTW, we are committed to ensuring every dollar is spent wisely to help those in the greatest need. Learn more about our impact at www.shoestotheworld.org.

Shoes to the World is a registered IRS 501(c)(3) organization, and we deeply appreciate your continued support. Thank you for helping us change lives, one pair of shoes at a time.

Evento de un Million de Comidas : 6/14/2025 @ Cathedral High School

Los diáconos de la diócesis invitan a comunidades parroquiales a participar en este evento el fin de semana del 14 de Junio en el Cathedral Catholic High School. El año pasado fue un gran éxito que reunió más de 3000 feligreses a empacar comidas para niños hambrientos en Baja California servido por la Casa de los Pobres y a los pobres en África. Este año la meta es de empacar un millón de comidas en un sólo día y recaudar $300,000. Equipos parroquiales, ministerios, familias e individuos pueden tener impacto en la vida de un joven y gozarlo en el proceso. Mas información y la forma de inscripción están en sdcatholic.org/millionmeals. Todos están invitados. También puede llamar a la Oficina Parroquial y hable con uno de los diáconos.

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Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

El primer día después del sábado, estando todavía oscuro, fue María Magdalena al sepulcro y vio removida la piedra que lo cerraba. Echó a correr, llegó a la casa donde estaban Simón Pedro y el otro discípulo, que quien Jesús amaba, y les dijo, “Se han llevado del sepulcro al Señor y no sabemos dónde la habrán puesto”. ¡Felices Pascuas! ¡El Señor ha resucitado! Este domingo leemos del Evangelio según San Juan. Y miramos el temor y la ansiedad de María a no encontrar el cuerpo de Jesús en el sepulcro donde lo habían puesto. Todavía “nadie había entendido lo que decían las Escrituras, de que Jesús debía resucitar de entre los muertos”. La reacción de Maria es normal y corre a avisarle a Pedro y el otro discípulo de lo que ella sabía. Eso nos pasa a nosotros también. El temor y la ansiedad nos bloquen a lo que Dios quiere enseñarnos y darnos. Hoy celebramos la Pascua de la Resurrección del Señor. Este es el día, que Dios, por medio de su Unigénito, ¡vence la muerte y nos abre las puertas de la vida eterna! Este gran acto de amor ofrecido a cada uno de nosotros debería inspirar grandes cambios en nosotros. Reflexionemos, ¿Qué significa para que Jesús muere en la cruz y resucita tres días después para darme a mi la vida eterna? Estando consientes de esta herencia, vivamos con ese gozo en el corazón y en nuestra cara, porque somos de Dios y nos espera un gran premio.

“Llevar la Presencia de Jesús a nuestro Paso”. Haga clic aquí:

OTRA REFLEXIÓN, “ÉL NO ESTA AQUÍ, HA RESUCITADO”

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