Sunday
Bulletin
Saint
Patrick Catholic Parish
July 29, 2018 — Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Question of Economics
I have had lunch meetings at the various
cafes in the neighborhood, and enjoyed dinner with parishioners in the local
restaurants. In my opinion we have great quality of food in the neighborhood.
On behalf of the parish, I am grateful for the businesses who have supported
our parish and school.
With North Park and South Park
increasing in popularity, it is driving up the rent for businesses, and only
the more profitable businesses can survive. While on the one hand, it’s the
economic law of supply and demand, on the other hand, I feel a sense of loss
for the neighborhood when businesses that traditionally supported the church
and were a forum for creating community and supporting the arts, go out of
business.
Could something be done to ensure
that the businesses that support the church, and that create community, will
survive with rising rents? Not an easy question. For one thing, supporting the
existing businesses that support our church and that support the arts and
culture could help. Maybe you have more ideas... I would be happy to listen.
In Christ, Fr.
Carlos, O.S.A.
Saint
Patrick Catholic Parish
We, the church of Saint Patrick, in the community of
North Park,
of the Roman Catholic Diocese and City of San Diego,
declare this to be our primary mission:
to come together to celebrate the Eucharist,
hear God’s word proclaimed,
give praise and thanksgiving to God,
and develop a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ.
We believe that by freely sharing our faith,
talents, and treasures,
we discover Christ’s presence among us and bring Him
to others.
We have a strong desire to give and receive love,
service, peace, support,
and fellowship, within our families, our parish, our
community, and the world.
Open to the power of the Holy Spirit, we pursue this
mission faithfully and lovingly.
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