Join us this Easter, from Fr. Ron, week 13

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

March 28, 2024 | Issue 13

A Word from the Pastor

March 28, 2024

The true meaning of Easter lies in the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the fundamental event upon which Christian faith rests. This event is not merely a return for Jesus to his previous life but signifies a new and different condition of being human, illuminating and transforming our daily lives. Easter is the celebration of our salvation, God's love for us, and the triumph of life over death through Christ's death and Resurrection.

It is a joyous time that extends beyond a single day, encompassing the entire Easter Season until Pentecost. We celebrate this joyful event for fifty days. Throughout this season, the Church reminds us of the various aspects of the Paschal Mystery and invites us to deeper reflection (mystagogia) on its meaning in our lives.

The Resurrection of Jesus is a passage from death to life, from sin to grace, and from fear to confidence, signifying a decisive moment in humanity's history. The Church proclaims the Resurrection not just annually but every Sunday, emphasizing its centrality to the Christian faith. Every Sunday is a “little Easter.”

Through the Resurrection, a new future is opened to humanity, one no longer subjected to the transience of time but steeped in God's eternity. The Resurrection of Jesus is a source of new life for all who believe in Him, offering hope and transforming our lives. Christ's Resurrection is the foundation of our faith and the basis on which the Church is founded and continues to develop. Ultimately, Easter represents the triumph of life over death, bringing consolation and hope to all believers.

And so, I wish you a joyous celebration of Easter this Sunday. I encourage you to find ways at home to extend this celebration throughout the 50 days of Easter and to make every Sunday a special day in your home.

May the hope and peace that the risen Lord brings to us continue to bless you and your families.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

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Easter Mass Schedule

Holy Saturday- March 30

8:00 pm – Easter Vigil (bilingual)

Easter Sunday/

Domingo de Pascua March 31

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

Offices Closed

Our Parish offices will be closed on Monday, April 1 in celebration of Easter. The offices will open again on Tuesday, April 2.

Finishing Work on the

Parking Lot

On Thursday April 4, the rest of the parking lot will be sealed. The affected areas will be the north end as well as the parking area along the Chevron gas station near the outdoor stations of the cross. The area will be closed for much of the day.

This is a change from the bulletin announcement that said the work would be done on Monday. Due to the expected rain over the weekend, it has been rescheduled for Thursday.

The Eucharist and the Resurrection of Christ

One of the most important stories about the Resurrection of Christ is Luke’s recollection of the events on the Road to Emmaus. It is also the most explicit passage in Scripture linking Easter with the Eucharist: “‘The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!’ Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.”

We had hints about this on Holy Thursday, when the Eucharist was instituted as a new Passover celebration. In the mind of the Church, the Easter Triduum is one continuous liturgy that must be read backwards to ascertain its meaning. The fear and confusion of Holy Saturday have meaning only in Easter. The trial, scourging, and crucifixion of Jesus only have meaning in Easter. Likewise, the Last Supper has meaning only in Easter. Everything in the Christian life—every last detail of ritual, Scripture, ethics, faith, and tradition—finds its meaning in Easter, or not at all. History itself exists only for Easter!

The Resurrection of Christ is what God had in mind from the beginning. In the words of St. Augustine, “The resurrection of Christ was God’s supreme and wholly marvelous work.” And it can only be comprehended, to the degree we can comprehend it at all, in light of the Eucharist.

Jesus Fully Enters into Death

This article was written by Rev. Terrance W. Klein, a priest of the Diocese of Dodge City and author of Vanity Faith. It explores why it was important for Jesus to be declared officially dead by Pilate.

Read here...

Divine Mercy Sunday

For those who are interested, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed in our church on Sunday, April 7, at 4:30 pm (prior to the 5:00 pm Mass).

For more information about Divine Mercy Sunday, use the link below:

Click here...

Catholic Trivia Night

Are you a trivia fan? Do you think you know your Catholic facts and traditions? Do you have a couple of friends you can team up with?

Sign up for the first St. Patrick’s Catholic Trivia Night to be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm in our parish hall. You need a team of three to compete. It could be from the same organization (Altar Society, School Board, Knights of Columbus, etc.), or the same ministry (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, Youth Core Team, etc.), or any group of neighbors or people you socialize with.

Sign up by sending an email to Fr. Ron ([email protected]) with the names of your team members, their email addresses, and the name you have chosen for your team (e.g., The Adams Street Trio). There will be a limited number of teams and first come first served. No entry fee.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend to cheer on your favorite team. Of course, there will be prizes for the winning team. Save the date!

Reporting Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

The diocese of San Diego treats all allegations of sexual misconduct by clergy or Church personnel seriously and deals with them in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To report sexual misconduct by clergy or Church personnel, including abuse, please call Mary Acosta, Victim Assistance Coordinator, (858) 490-8353, email [email protected] or visit www.safeinourdiocese.org. Situations of recent or ongoing sexual abuse should be reported to local law enforcement.

Watch Daily and Sunday Masses Livestreamed from St. Patrick Church here:

Online Giving Reminder

If you currently use Online Giving for your electronic giving, please make sure you login to the application frequently to make sure your payment method is current and your donations are being processed.

Remember to set up your Easter donation!

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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.

According to the gospels, to whom did Jesus first appear after the Resurrection?
What meal did the risen Jesus have on the beach with his disciples?
According to the Acts of the Apostles, how many days was the Ascension into heaven after Jesus rose from the dead?
In the gospel of Luke, two disciples are walking to a village when they meet the risen Christ. He walks with them, but they don’t recognize him at first. To what village were they walking?
After the resurrection, who was the disciple chosen to replace Judas Iscariot in the company of the 12?

Feel free to email Fr. Ron with ideas for future Catholic Trivia questions [email protected]

If you have other members of your family or your friends who would like to be on our email list, just let me know or write to Mary McLain at [email protected] We will be pleased to add them.

Masses are available on our website www.stpatrickcarlsbad.com

We have a YouTube channel where we have daily and Sunday Masses.

YouTube channel here...

Answers to Catholic Trivia here!

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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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.

The Gospel of John

Fr. Azam Mansha will offer a six week course through the Diocesan Institute on the Gospel of John and Letters. It will be held at St. Patrick’s beginning on Monday, April 15. See the attached flyer for details..

Course information here...

Dorothy Day’s ‘Letter to an Agnostic’

Dorothy had a tumultuous life that led her to Catholicism and founding the Catholic Worker House in New York City. She was a controversial figure as well as being a person who delved into the depths of the Catholic spiritual masters.

In this essay, she shows her appreciation of St. Teresa of Avila and others from the Catholic mystical tradition.

Dorothy Day’s process leading to eventual canonization as a saint of the Catholic Church is underway. On December 8, 2021, the diocesan phase of the canonization process formally concluded in the Archdiocese of New York. Since then, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has completed the first review of the materials that were sent to them and have given their stamp of approval on the work completed during the diocesan phase of the canonization process. This will be a long process, but it is underway.

Read here...Dorothy Day’s ‘Letter to an Agnostic’

Saint John Eudes in the Easter Season

Join the Eudists for five (5) Thursday nights or five (5) Friday mornings and experience the beautiful spirituality of St. John Eudes.

Plan ahead: begins Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm or Friday, April 12 at 10:00 am. It will meet in the Youth Room of the Parish Center.

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 a quien Jesús amaba, y les dijo, “Se han llevado del sepulcro al Señor y no sabemos dónde lo habrán puesto”. Esto es parte del texto del Evangelio de San Juan que se lee en la Misa del Domingo de la Resurrección. Y podemos sentir el temor y la ansiedad de María no encontrar el cuerpo de Jesús en el sepulcro donde fue puesto. Su reacción es de correr y avisarle a Pedro y al otro discípulo que han es una reacción normal. Aunque Jesús les había dicho que iba a morir y tres días después a resucitar, pero no entendieron y es por eso que María y los dos discípulos se sienten de esta manera. Eso nos pasa a nosotros también. El temor y la ansiedad nos bloquen lo que Dios quiere 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 crear grandes cambios en nosotros. Reflexionemos: ¿Qué tan significante es para mí saber que Jesús muere en la cruz y resucita tres días después para darme a mí la vida eterna? Estando conscientes de esta herencia, vivamos con ese gozo en el corazón y en nuestra cara, porque somos de Dios y nos espera un gran premio. ¡Felices Pascuas! ¡El Señor vive!

“Domingo de Pascua: Ver y Creer”. Haga clic aquí:

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EXPLICACIÓN: “LA LETANÍA: PEDIR A LOS SANTOS QUE INTERCEDAN POR NOSOTROS”. Haga clic aquí:

OTRA REFLEXIÓN: “CON GRAN ALEGRÍA, HOY CANTAMOS GLORIA Y ALELUYA.” Haga clic aquí:

Reportando denuncias de conducta sexual inapropiada

La diócesis de San Diego trata con seriedad todas las denuncias de conducta sexual inapropiada por parte del clero o del personal de la Iglesia y las trata de manera rápida, confidencial y exhaustiva. Para denunciar conducta sexual inapropiada por parte del clero o del personal de la Iglesia, incluyendo el abuso, llame a Mary Acosta, Coordinadora de Asistencia a Víctimas, (858) 490-8353, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected], o visite www.safeinourdiocese.org. Las situaciones de abuso sexual reciente o en curso deben ser reportadas a la policía.

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