Fourth Sunday of Easter –

Year C

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52

Paul and Barnabas preach the good news among the Gentiles and are expelled by the Jews.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 100:1-2,3,5

A song in praise of God who shepherds us.

Second Reading

Revelation 7:9,14b-17

John describes his vision of the praises that the holy ones sing to the Lamb.

Gospel Reading

John 10:27-30

Jesus describes his care for his sheep.

Background on the Gospel Reading

The fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. In each of the three lectionary cycles, the Gospel is taken from the tenth chapter of the Gospel of John. This chapter of John's Gospel follows Jesus' healing of the man born blind and the rejection of this miracle by Jewish leaders who question Jesus' authority to heal. Jesus responds to this challenge to his authority by calling himself the Good Shepherd. He is criticizing the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders. Already, the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders are so angered that they attempt to stone and arrest Jesus (see John 10:31 and 10:39). This controversy with the religious leaders continues until Jesus' death.

Set in a moment of tension and conflict in John's Gospel, today's Gospel reading is Jesus' answer to the question, “Are you the Messiah?” Jesus responds by saying, in essence, “If you have to ask, then you are not one of my sheep.” Then Jesus asserts his unity with the Father. At the conclusion of these words, John reports that the Jews intend to stone Jesus for blasphemy, but he escapes arrest.

We may be less familiar with the metaphors of sheep and shepherd than those to whom Jesus spoke. The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the community of followers as his sheep has endured over the centuries as a primary image in our faith tradition. Its power to describe the relationship between Jesus and his followers transcends direct experience with sheep. The image speaks to us about the protection, security, and care that shepherds represent for their sheep.

Today's Gospel speaks powerfully about the familiarity and intimacy between Jesus and his disciples, expressed as recognizing and knowing another's voice. Today's Gospel also speaks to the relationship between Jesus and the Father. In the Gospel of John, Jesus identifies so closely with the Father that he tells us that they are one—not just close, but actually one. To know Jesus is to know the Father. Jesus doesn't just bring us closer to the Father, Jesus puts us directly into contact with God the Father, removing all distance between us. Our relationship with Jesus is an invitation to share in the life of God.

Glorious

The Christian rock music group Passion sings of the power of God reflected in the resurrection of Christ. Singing: “I needed rescue, my sin was heavy But chains break at the weight of Your glory…”

Family Mass



Our Family Mass this month will be this Sunday, at 9:00 am which coincidentally is Mother’s Day. Join in our celebration of the Eucharist. We have a special surprise for mothers. Come and bring the whole family.

Monthly Sunday Sale for

Ye Olde Garage

Due to Mother's Day on May 11, the Ye Olde Garage will postpone the monthly Sunday Sale to Sunday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come and see all the red, white, and blue items we have for Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July.

We are located in the corner of the northeast parking lot. Just follow the Garage Sale Signs. We look forward to seeing you.

Blood Drive 

As part of our commitment to our community, St. Patrick Catholic Church is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, May 18 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Parish center. When you donate blood, you are making a difference in someone's life. There is no substitute for your lifesaving gift. Please make a commitment to save a life and give blood! Walkins are welcome.

Who Are the Lucky Winners of the Altar Society's Easter Boutique Baskets? 

The "Dine Out Basket" was won by Bonnie Dominguez, the "Pamper Me Basket" was won by Debby Bardwell, the "Picnic Basket" was won by Annie Webb, the "Everything Trader Joe's Basket" was won by Cecilia Neria. 

Congratulations to all our winners! 

The Ladies of the Altar Society extend their most heart -warming thanks to all the parishioners who helped them achieve the success they worked so hard for these past few months. God Bless you, and see you all at our next Bake Sale in September.

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.

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

“En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a los judíos, “Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz; yo las conozco y ellas me siguen. Yo les doy la vida eterna y no perecerán jamás; nadie las arrebatará de mi mano. Me las ha dado mi Padre, y Él es superior a todos, y nadie puede arrebatarlas de la mano del Padre. El Padre y yo somos uno”. Tenemos la tendencia de vivir una vida apresurada, sobreviviendo, encontrándonos en situaciones buenas y llenas de rizas; pero también en situaciones duras, fuertes, que nos quitan la paz, que nos quitan el sueño y no descansamos. Pero cuando nos sentimos abrumadas con todo lo que cargamos sobre nuestros hombros, detengámonos y ponernos en silencio, y repetir el nombre de Jesús, diciendo lentamente, “Jesús, Jesús, Jesús”. Y recordar que somos de Jesús, el Buen Pastor. Jesús siempre camina con nosotros, siempre está a nuestro lado cuidándonos, nutriéndonos, guiándonos. Para sentir su presencia y escuchar su voz, tenemos que ponernos en silencio y dejar que su presencia penetre nuestro corazón. Jesús nos dice en el Evangelio “que nadie podrá arrebatarnos de la mano del Padre”. Hagamos la decisión hoy, diciéndole a Jesús, “aquí estoy, tómame en tus manos, soy tuyo y tu eres mío. Confió en ti, Señor”.

También quiero felicitar a todos las Madres. Sé que a veces se sienten que no son apreciadas y necesitadas por sus hijos. A veces, los hijos e hijas, no sabemos, o se nos olvida, darles las gracias, de brindarles un poco de tiempo para escucharlas o demostrarles amor. Me atrevo hablar por todos los hijos e hijas, diciéndoles, “Mami, perdónanos por no ser atentos. Gracias por amarme siempre. Gracias por siempre estando a mi lado. Mamá, que Dios te siga bendiciendo. Mami, te amo y feliz Dia de las Madres”.

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