Oktoberfest this Saturday, and more from Fr. Ron Week 39

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

September 27, 2024 | Issue 39

A Word from the Pastor

September 27, 2024

Next week we enter the month of October which is recognized as the month dedicated to the rosary within the Catholic Church, a tradition that has been emphasized by various popes over the years. This devotion is rooted in the belief that the rosary serves as a powerful means of prayer, particularly in seeking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Leo XIII, in his encyclicals, highlighted the importance of the rosary, urging the faithful to engage in its recitation during October. He noted that this practice was developed to stimulate piety among the faithful and to seek divine assistance in times of need. He described the rosary as a means of obtaining significant benefits for both individuals and the Church, especially in the face of societal challenges and heretical threats.

Pope Pius XII also expressed a similar sentiment, indicating that October is a time when the faithful gather in larger numbers to pray the rosary, reinforcing its role as a communal and individual form of supplication to Mary. Furthermore, Pope Paul VI emphasized the necessity of increasing prayers and petitions during this month, particularly in light of the various evils present in the world and called for a special focus on peace through the intercession of the Mother of God.

In more recent times, Pope John Paul II underscored the significance of the rosary as a contemplative prayer that allows the faithful to reflect on the life of Christ through the lens of Mary. He noted that the rosary is both simple and profound, serving as a means to deepen one's relationship with Christ.

Overall, October is a month that invites the faithful to engage more deeply in the practice of the rosary, fostering a spirit of prayer and devotion to Mary, the Queen of the Rosary, and seeking her intercession for peace and guidance in the Church and the world.

In our parish, people gather to pray the rosary together every weekday following the 8:00 am Mass. Also, on Saturdays at 4:00 pm (prior to the 4:30 pm Mass), parishioners gather in the church to pray this special prayer. Of course, we can pray the rosary any time as individuals or in our families. Whenever and wherever we pray the rosary, our love of the Lord is expressed beautifully as we honor his Blessed Mother.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

California Propositions

The Catholic Church will never tell which candidate to vote for or which political party to join, but it can give advice on the issues of the day based on Catholic teaching. The California Conference of Catholic Bishops offers guidance on the various propositions that are on the ballot this year.

To read about the pros and cons of each ballot proposition, click the link in the box below.

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The Exam

A Meditation by Chiari Lubich

If you were a student and by chance came to know the questions of the school’s final exams, you would consider yourself lucky and study the answers thoroughly.

Life is a trial and at the end it, too, has to pass an exam; but the infinite love of God has already told humanity what the questions will be: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink” (Mt 25:35). The works of mercy will be the subject of the exam, those works in which God sees if you love him truly, having served him in your brothers and sisters. Perhaps this is why the pope, the vicar of Christ, often simplifies Christian life by underlining the works of mercy.

And we do the will of Jesus in heaven and of his Church on earth if we transform our life into a continuous work of mercy. In fact, it is not difficult and does not change much what we are already doing. It is a matter of raising every relationship with our neighbor onto a supernatural plane. Whatever our vocation, fathers or mothers, farmers or office staff, elected officials or heads of state, students or workers, throughout the day there are continuous opportunities, directly or indirectly, to feed the hungry, instruct the ignorant, bear with those who annoy us, give advice to those in doubt, pray for the living and for the dead.

A new intention behind every move we make for the benefit of our neighbor, whoever it may be, and every day of our life will help us to prepare for the eternal day, storing up treasure where moth and rust do not corrupt.

[Chiari Lubich is the founder of the Focolare movement. She is being considered for beatification by the Vatican.]

Why St. Francis of Assisi Wanted to Hide His Stigmata

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Married Couples, Save the date!

On Saturday, October 19th, the "Happily Ever After" marriage enrichment presented by couples from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter local area will be held in the St Patrick's Parish Hall. The event will run from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Come and find out how you can build your relationship even amidst the craziness of life.

Diocesan Institute

The Gospel of Luke

Fr. Azam Mansha, CJM – Wednesdays, October 9-November 13

9:00am – 11:30am

St. Patrick Church

Course flyer here...

Ruah Adonai Breath of God Bible Study

Join now for 2024-2025 as we study in two parts. Now Is the Time of Mercy! Divine Mercy In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told is a dramatic 10-session journey featuring popular speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC., …who weaves a tapestry of wonder and beauty from the threads of the dramatic history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina Kowalska.”

The second half of the year, we will study the Gospel of Luke, The Story of Salvation Fulfilled by Ascension Press. Saint Luke was a physician, prolific writer and traveling companion of Saint Paul. The Gospel of Luke includes unique parables like the Good Samaritan, the rich man in Lazarus, and the prodigal son. This coming liturgical year is the year of Luke, so this will reinforce what we hear at Holy Mass.

Beginning Thursday, October 10 at 8:30 am, participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. Ruah Adonai is open to men and women.

Handel for Brass

Enjoy this piece by George Friedrich Händel (1685-1759): Trumpet Suite in D Major “Mr Handel Celebrate Water Piece” HWV341, Michele Santi, baroque trumpet

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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.

Each of these verses appears in just one gospel.

In which gospel does an angel appear to Joseph in a dream to tell him that Mary will give birth to Jesus?
In which gospel does Jesus say: “Blessed are the poor in spirit”?
In which gospel does Jesus say: “I am the way, the truth and the life”?
In which gospel does Mary visit her relative Elizabeth?
In which gospel does Jesus say these words from the cross: “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing”?

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

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B

First Reading

Numbers 11:25-29

The Lord bestows his spirit on the seventy elders.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 19:8,10,12-13,14

The Law of the Lord brings joy.

Second Reading

James 5:1-6

James chastises the rich.

Gospel Reading

Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48

Jesus teaches that whoever is not against him is for him.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today we continue to read from the Gospel of Mark. Recall that last week we heard Jesus chastise his disciples for their argument about who among them was the greatest. Jesus taught them that the greatest among them will be those who serve the least ones. In today’s Gospel, the disciple John questions Jesus about an unknown exorcist who was driving out demons in Jesus’ name. John’s question might have been motivated by jealousy. Previously in Mark's Gospel, Jesus healed a boy whom the disciples had been unable to heal. John’s question is further evidence that the disciples have not yet grasped Jesus’ words to them. They continue to compare themselves to others who seem to have greater healing powers, and they do not want to share the power of Jesus’ name with others.

Today the demon possession described in the Gospels might be seen as a form of mental illness, but the need for healing these syndromes was as real then as it is now. Exorcism was a common practice in first-century Palestine. Some people had the power to heal the symptoms of possession. One of the strategies used was to invoke the name of a person or figure who was believed to have the power to heal.

The disciples observed that the unknown exorcist invoked Jesus’ name and was successful in his healing efforts. This unknown healer recognized the power of Jesus’ name, yet he was not a follower of Jesus. In his reply to his disciples, Jesus acknowledges that deeds of faith can precede the words of faith. He also teaches that the disciples should not be reluctant to share Jesus’ healing powers with others.

Later in this Gospel, Jesus teaches us not to create obstacles for those who are just beginning to have faith but to encourage even the smallest signs of faith. The Greek word used here for sin also connotes “stumbling” or “causing scandal.” In vivid terms Jesus teaches his disciples the consequences to those who would put obstacles before people who are on the road to faith.

The Knights of Columbus

Invite our parish and friends to our annual Oktoberfest

celebration

This Saturday September 28th from 5:00 - 8:00pm in the Paris Hall

They will have traditional German food and beer, German music and a raffle.

$20.00 per person, kids 10 and under are free

Tickets will be on sale on the church patio after all the weekend Masses or at the parish office during the weekdays.

Hope you can join us!!

Monophony

Hildegard of Bingen (German: Hildegard von Bingen; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis; c. 1098 – 17 September 1179), also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages.

She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, as well as the most recorded in modern history. She has been considered by scholars to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.

Hildegard's convent elected her as Magistra (mother superior) in 1136. She founded the monasteries of Rupertsberg in 1150 and Eibingen in 1165. Hildegard wrote theological, botanical, and medicinal works, as well as letters, hymns, and antiphons for the liturgy. She wrote poems and supervised miniature illuminations in the Rupertsberg manuscript of her first work, Scivias.

There are more surviving chants by Hildegard than by any other composer from the entire Middle Ages, and she is one of the few known composers to have written both the music and the words. One of her works, the Ordo Virtutum, is an early example of liturgical drama and arguably the oldest surviving morality play. She is noted for the invention of a constructed language known as Lingua Ignota.

St. Stanislav Girls’ Choir of the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium is among the best European choirs led by charismatic conductor Helena Fojkar Zupančič. They are featured in this recording.

“Seminario Vida en el Espíritu Santo, octubre 12-13, 2024” Para más información, haga clic aquí:

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

“En aquel tiempo, Juan le dijo a Jesús, ‘Hemos visto a uno que expulsaba a los demonios en tu nombre, y como no es de los nuestros, se lo prohibimos’. Pero Jesús le respondió, ‘No se lo prohíban, porque no hay ninguno que haga milagros en mi nombre, que luego sea capaz de hablar mal de mí. Todo aquel que no está contra nosotros, está a nuestro favor’”. El concepto de estar “con los buenos” “con los importantes” “los ganadores” es algo que le agrada al ser humano. ¿Y porque será? Quizás porque nos hace “sentir bien”, aparentamos como alguien que tiene todo en orden, y hasta caminamos con la cabeza en alta para que “nos vean”. En el Evangelio de este 26º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario leemos que Juan está incomodo porque vio que uno expulsa demonios en el nombre de Jesús, y como no es del grupo de ellos, “se lo prohibió”. Juan pensaba que era lo correcto de hacer y que Jesús se lo iba a agradecer. Pero no es así, Jesús le dice, “no hay nadie que hace milagros en su nombre, que después pueda hablar mal de él”. O sea que el Espíritu Santo está trabajando, en el tiempo de Jesús, y lo hace ahora por medio de diferentes personas. No solamente de algunos “escogidos”. Caemos en el error que solamente el Papa, los obispos, sacerdotes, misioneros y algunos diáconos, son los escogidos por Dios y capaces de hacer el bien. Sin duda estas personas pueden y deben como bautizados, pero también son incluidos todos los laicos bautizados y que comen el Cuerpo de Cristo. Pero el poder de Dios va más allá, ¿porque cuánta gente, católicos y no católicos, ayudan a los pobres? El Espíritu Santo se mueve aquí, dejar que el Espíritu de Dios nos toque y transforme para que su obra se realice en nosotros.

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