Pentecost Sunday – Year C

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

The Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles gathered in Jerusalem.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34

God's Spirit renews the earth.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 or Romans 8:8-17

We are all one in Christ Jesus.

Gospel Reading

John 20:19-23

Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Background on the Gospel Reading

The season of Easter concludes with today's celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles, today's first reading. The account in today's Gospel, taken from the Gospel of John, also recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts to each other. It is enough to know that, after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world.

We previously heard today's Gospel on the second Sunday of Easter. At that time, we also heard the passage that follows, which describes Jesus' appearance to Thomas. In that context, we were led to reflect on belief and unbelief.

In the context of the feast of Pentecost, this reading reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” As he breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, Jesus sends his disciples to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins.

This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. This reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church's sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are washed clean from sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God in forgiving sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people.

Send Us Your Spirit



Well-known Catholic composer Dan Schutte gives us this reflective song on the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and world.

Ye Olde Garage Sale-

This Sunday

The Ye Olde Garage will be holding its semi-annual 1/2 off entire shoppe sale this Sunday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Not only for the Sunday Sale, but for the ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE. Yes, that is correct. Everything in the entire shoppe will be half off. The Ye Olde Garage is closed in the month of July for renovations, so we are trying to reduce the inventory to make room for new items when we re-open in August.

Follow the Garage Sale signs to the northeast parking lot. Look for the American flag. That is where we will be. 

Family Mass

Our next Family Mass will be next Sunday, June 15 at 9:00 am in the church.



This will be Father’s Day, so bring Dad along for a special prayer.

Religious Education Preschool to 8th Grade 

Registration Information for the 2025-2026 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.

The online registration is open for all our classes from Preschool through 8th grade. 

Please visit our Religious Education Preschool to 8th grade website at www.stpatrickcarlsbad.com

Contact the Office for Religious Education at 760-729-8442, or mdornisch@stpatrickcarlsbad.com with questions about faith formation or sacramental preparation.  

Blessings, 

Margit Dornisch,

Religious Education & Family Ministry 

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,

Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos, “La paz este con ustedes. Como el Padre me ha enviado, así también los envío yo”. Después de decir esto, sopló sobre ellos y les dijo, “Reciban el Espíritu Santo. A los que les perdonen los pecados, les quedarán perdonados; y a los que no se los perdonen, les quedarán sin perdonar”. Celebramos hoy la gran Fiesta de Pentecostés, Jesús cumple lo que les había prometido a sus discípulos, que iba a enviar el Paráclito, el Espíritu Santo, para ayudarlos, recordarles, guiarlos, y animarlos en su camino de fe. Ahora, leímos en el Evangelio de San Juan, que Jesús sopló sobre ellos y les da ese mismo Espíritu de Jesucristo. ¡Tú y yo somos templos vivos del Espíritu Santo! A causa de este Espíritu Santo que está en nosotros, podemos llamarle a Dios, “Abba/Papi”, porque somos hijas e hijos de este Dios amoroso. Por este mismo Espíritu Santo, podemos llamarle a Jesús, “mi Señor y mi Dios”, porque es el #1 de toda nuestra vida. Por este mismo Espíritu Santo, podemos mirarnos como hermanos y hermanas, un Pueblo de Dios, un Cuerpo de Cristo. No siempre será fácil, a veces lo que vivimos o escuchamos en las noticias, como la violencia en este país y en otros, guerras, niños y niñas llorando, masacres dondequiera, indiferencias, racismo y muchas otras cosas. Que nos hace mirar hacia el cielo y decirle a Dios, “¡Ya basta, por favor!” Pero más que nunca, tenemos que mantenernos fieles a Dios, confiando que Dios es fiel y nos acompaña en cada paso de nuestra vida. Y recordar esas palabras de Jesucristo, que “Él está con nosotros siempre, hasta el final de los tiempos”. Somos suyos, el Espíritu Santo está en ti y en mí, y desea llenarnos de su paz. Aceptemos este regalo. ¡Feliz Pentecostés!

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