St. Patrick's Dinner this Saturday, and more - Week 11

St. Patrick Parish News & Updates

March 14, 2025 | Issue 11

A Word from the Pastor

March 14, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18 our parish will celebrate a special Mass that will include the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. It will begin at 10:00 am in the church. Anyone who suffers with a serious disease, a chronic condition or is weakened by old age is eligible to receive this special sacrament.

The primary purpose of the Anointing of the Sick is to confer a special grace upon the Christian who is experiencing the trials associated with grave illness or old age. It is a sacrament instituted by Christ, as indicated in the Gospel of Mark and emphasized by the Apostle James, who instructs the faithful to call upon the priests of the Church for anointing and prayer in times of sickness. This sacrament is not limited to those near death; rather, it is intended for anyone who seeks the grace of God in times of serious sickness.

The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of faith that addresses the whole person—body and soul. It provides the sick individual with the grace of the Holy Spirit, which strengthens them to endure their suffering and resist temptations, particularly those that may arise in moments of vulnerability. The sacrament is accompanied by the laying on of hands by a priest, anointing with oil, and specific prayers that invoke healing and comfort. The oil used in the anointing symbolizes spiritual healing and the divine mercy of God, offering a remedy for both physical and spiritual afflictions.

In addition to its healing aspects, the Anointing of the Sick offers profound comfort and prepares individuals for the final moments of earthly life. It instills hope in the Resurrection and encourages a lively faith in the Risen Christ, enabling the sick to face death with trust and peace. The sacrament is a reminder of the Church's commitment to care for the sick, continuing the ministry of Jesus, who healed the afflicted during His earthly ministry.

The Anointing of the Sick is also significant in the context of the Church's communal life. It reflects the Church's pastoral care and concern for its members, emphasizing that the entire community is involved in the support and healing of the sick. The sacrament is celebrated within the liturgical context, reinforcing the belief that the Church, as the Body of Christ, plays a vital role in the spiritual and physical well-being of its members. That is why all are welcome to attend the Mass and pray with and for our sick brothers and sisters, even if you don’t intend to receive the anointing.

I look forward to seeing you on March 18 for this special celebration.

In one Heart,

Fr. Ron

rmbagley@yahoo.com

Lenten Penance Services in North County

Tuesday March 18 - St. Thomas More 7:00pm

Monday March 24 - St. Mary Star of the Sea 7:00pm

Tuesday April 1 - St. John the Evangelist 7:00pm

Wednesday April 2 - St. Margaret’s 5:00pm

Thursday April 3 - St. Peter the Apostle 10:30am, and 6:00pm

Tuesday April 8 - St. Elizabeth Seton 7:00pm

Wednesday April 9 - St. Patrick 7:00pm

Monday April 14 - St. Mark (English) 6:30pm

Wednesday April 16 - St. Mark (Spanish) 6:30pm

Lent at St. Patrick Parish

Our Lenten brochure describes all the special activities for Lent and Holy Week. Pick up a copy in church or click here to download a pdf copy.

View Lenten Brochure here...

Anointing of the Sick

There will be a bilingual Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick this Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 am. It will be concelebrated by our Eudist priests and offers an opportunity for anyone who is seriously ill or has a chronic condition to experience God’s healing and forgiving grace.

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Second Annual Catholic Trivia Night will be on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm.

Get your team of three together. Start practicing. More details to follow.

Scholarship to St. Patrick School

At St. Patrick Catholic School, we believe every child deserves access to a quality Catholic education, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Larin Scholarship, a 9-year tuition award designed to support families in need. This scholarship provides a unique opportunity for students to receive a comprehensive education from kindergarten through 8th grade, helping families overcome financial barriers. If you're seeking an enriching academic environment grounded in faith and values, the Larin Scholarship is here to make your child's educational journey more accessible. Apply today and give your child the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive at St. Patrick Catholic School!

From Heiress to Saint

March 3 was the Memorial of St. Katheryn Drexel, an outstanding American saint. Read about how she turned her back on a plush life of high society and began a ministry to Black and Native American people.

Read here...

Friendships Need Face-to-Face Time

Digital contacts are replacing real friendships. The downside of technological advances is translating into people having less time for in-person connections. Robert Putnam’s book Bowling Alone notes that the decline of social activities, such as bowling leagues, reflects how people are doing fewer things together.

Similarly, the UK’s The Lonely Society reports that half of Brits feel lonelier, and one-third wish they had closer relationships with family members.

In the United States, many Americans now have only two close friends and one in four has none. Online transactions dominate, but sociologists warn that these shallow connections can’t replace real friendships.

The key to strong bonds? Spend time face-to-face. Cultivate meaningful friendships by putting down electronic devices and making time for real interaction.

As a Christian community, our face-to-face time is sacramental. The Church is a sacrament of Christ’s presence and we celebrate the seven sacraments face-to-face as a community. Each of these are tangible and visible expressions of God’s grace and mercy.

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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 are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
What are the four cardinal virtues?
What are the 7 capital sins?
What are the corporal works of mercy?
What are the spiritual works of mercy?

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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Second Sunday of Lent - Year C

First Reading

Genesis 15:5-12,17-18

God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him many descendants.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 27:1,7-8,8-9,13-14

A prayer to God who is our salvation

Second Reading

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Paul encourages the Philippians to remain firm in their faith that Christ will subject all things to himself.

Gospel Reading

Luke 9:28b-36

Jesus is transfigured in the presence of Peter, John, and James.

Background on the Gospel Reading

On the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus' retreat to the desert and temptation by the devil to the glory shown in Jesus' Transfiguration. On the first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel always tells the story of Jesus' temptation in the desert. On the second Sunday, we always hear the story of Jesus' Transfiguration.

The report of Jesus' Transfiguration is found in each of the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The context for Luke's Transfiguration story is similar to that found in both Matthew and Mark. The Transfiguration occurs after Peter's confession that Jesus is the Messiah and Jesus' prediction about his Passion. After the prediction there is a discussion of the cost of discipleship in each of these Gospels. The placement of the Transfiguration story close to Peter's confession and Jesus' prediction encourages us to examine the Transfiguration in the larger context of the Paschal Mystery.

The Transfiguration occurs on a mountain in the presence of just three of Jesus' disciples—Peter, James and John. These are among the first disciples that Jesus called in Luke's Gospel. We recently heard this Gospel at Mass, on the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Only Luke's Gospel, which often describes Jesus at prayer, indicates that Jesus is praying as his appearance changes to bright white. Luke indicates that the three disciples were sleeping while Jesus prayed. They will be sleeping again as Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane before his Passion and death.

As they awake, Peter and the disciples see Jesus Transfigured and Elijah and Moses present with Jesus. Elijah and Moses, both significant figures in the history of Israel, represent Jesus' continuity with the Law and the Prophets. In Matthew's and Mark's Gospels, there is reference to conversation among Jesus, Elijah, and Moses, but only Luke's Gospel explains that this conversation is about Jesus' later accomplishments in Jerusalem. Luke describes this as his exodus, connecting Jesus' Passion, death, and Resurrection with Israel's Exodus from Egypt.

On witnessing Jesus' Transfiguration and seeing Jesus with Elijah and Moses, Peter offers to construct three tents for them. Having just awoken, perhaps Peter's offer was made in confusion. We also notice that Peter reverted from his earlier confession that Jesus is the Messiah, calling Jesus “master” instead. As if in reply to Peter's confusion, a voice from heaven speaks, affirming Jesus as God's Son and commanding that the disciples listen to him. This voice from heaven recalls the voice that was heard at Jesus' baptism which, in Luke's Gospel, spoke directly to Jesus as God's Son.

In his Transfiguration, we see an anticipation of the glory of Jesus' Resurrection. In each of the reports of the Transfiguration, the disciples keep secret what they have seen. Not until they also witness his Passion and death will the disciples understand Jesus' Transfiguration. We hear this story of Jesus' Transfiguration early in Lent, but we have the benefit of hindsight. In our hearing of it, we anticipate Jesus' Resurrection even as we prepare to remember Jesus' Passion and death.

St. Patrick Day Dinner Dance

It's that time of year again! Come join us this Saturday, March 15 for a lively evening of fun and celebration at St. Patrick's Parish Hall.

The cost is $25 per person under 12 free. Price includes entry and a great Irish dinner. Beverages are sold separately.

It's not too late, you can buy tickets at the door!

Family Mass

The next Family Mass will be on Sunday, March 23 at 9:00 am. Come and bring the whole family.

Easter Boutique

The ladies of the Altar Society are starting to prepare for their upcoming Easter Boutique to be held on Palm Sunday weekend, April 12 and 13. Beautiful Easter baskets brimming with treats and toys will entice you.

To help us on this occasion, if you find treasures which you have tucked away in boxes or drawers, the Ladies will heartily welcome what you can give us. New or gently used small plush animals or toys are greatly appreciated. Your donations can be dropped off at the parish office, just designate it for the Altar Society.

Thank you!

Unción de los enfermos

Habrá una Misa bilingüe con el Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos el martes 18 de marzo a las 10:00 am. Será concelebrado por nuestros sacerdotes eudistas y ofrece una oportunidad para que cualquier persona que esté gravemente enferma o tenga una condición crónica experimente la gracia sanadora y perdonadora de Dios.

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

No había terminado de hablar, cuando se formó una nube que los cubrió; y ellos, al verse envueltos por la nube, se llenaron de miedo. De la nube salió una voz que decía, “Este es mi Hijo, mi escogido; escúchenlo.” En esta segunda semana de cuaresma, en el Evangelio escuchamos la historia de la Transfiguración, donde Jesús mientras oraba con el Padre su divinidad es revelada. Se nos ha dicho que Jesús era 100% Divino y 100% humano. La semana pasada leemos el texto de las tentaciones de Jesús y cómo humano pudo vencerlas. ¿Pero qué significa para nosotros la Transfiguración? ¿Qué es lo que Dios nos quiere enseñar con este acto? El Cielo, la Vida Eterna, es nuestro destino. San Pablo en la segunda lectura nos dice “que somos ciudadanos del cielo, de donde esperamos que venga nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo”. O sea que cada momento de nuestra vida, cada experiencia agradable y no agradable, es oportunidad para nosotros reflejar a Dios, a quien adoramos y glorificamos, cómo nos enseñó Jesús. Yo sé que no es fácil, el temor y la ansiedad; el coraje y la vanidad nos ganan y a veces sentimos que Dios no está con nosotros, que hemos sido abandonados. Dios siempre está en nuestra historia, en cada momento de nuestra vida. ¿Qué reflejamos a otros? ¿Reflejamos personas alegres y compasivas, que viven cómo “ciudadanos del cielo”? O ¿reflejamos a personas arrogantes, enojados y creídos? Los 40 días de cuaresma son para preparar nuestro corazón y vida para la celebración de la Pascua, Cristo vence la muerte y nos da la Vida Eterna. No perdamos esta oportunidad de hacerlo diferente en esta cuaresma. Comprometernos a hacerlo mejor con nuestros ojos puestos en Cristo.

“Vivir la Eucaristía en Cuaresma”. Haga clic aquí:

Otra Reflexión – “Ser Transfigurados como Cristo” Haga clic aquí.

Viviendo Nuestra Fe - “Guardar la Cuaresma en Familia”. Haga clic aquí:

Estudios Bíblicos en Español del Padre Ricardo Chinchilla, cjm... clic aquí

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