December 14, 2025
Dear People of St. Patrick Parish,
Today, we light the Third Advent Candle which is pink and this is called GAUDETE Sunday, which means Rejoice. We are rejoicing because God has come to heal and save us.
As we wait for December 25th to celebrate the birth of Jesus our Savior, we begin to let Hope, Peace and now Joy, to renew our love for God and to let His love shine on us.
We have the beautiful tradition of Simbang Gabi, nine days of special Mass and preparation for remembering the Birth of Jesus, our Savior.
Starting Tuesday, December 16th at 5:00am, we gather at St. Patrick Church to pray the Mass together and then after Mass we gather in the Parish Hall for breakfast with our fellow Christians rejoicing and awaiting Christmas. Please try to make all days or as many as you can.
As we gather to celebrate the Mass, we think about going to confession before Christmas, we think about repenting for any of our sins.
When we celebrate Christmas Mass and receive Jesus in Holy Communion, we want to be happy, free of sin and feeling God’s love for us.
We have to do our part to make that happen, let the coming of Christ give us renewed hope that one day all people will let God into their lives.
God Bless,
Fr. Larry Young
Your Pastor
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Week At A Glance
Thursday, December 11
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45-7:00pm
Grades 3-5, Advent Confession
Friday, December 12
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
St. Patrick Catholic School Faculty Christmas Party
Saturday, December 13
Daily Masses: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
All are invited, Simbang Gabi 25th Anniversary Kick-Off
Celebration, 11:00am
St. Francis of Assisi Church
860 Oak Grove Rd., Concord
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Retirement Fund for Religious
Sunday, December 14
Third Sunday of Advent
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Retirement Fund for Religious
Breakfast with Santa, 7:00am till 11:00am
9:30am Mass - St. Patrick Catholic School Grades K-4
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Deanery 7 - St. Joseph Church, Pinole, 2:00pm Tagalog Mass
Simbang Gabi Kick off Mass
Confirmation, 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Ministry, 3:00-4:00pm
Paskuhan Concert - 6:30pm, St. Joseph Church, Pinole
Monday, December 15
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15-9:15am
Readings for Fourth Sunday of Advent
Special Meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, 7:00pm in the
Parish Hall and Parish Finance Committee
Tuesday, December 16
First Day of Simbang Gabi
5:00am Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 17
Simbang Gabi, 5:00am
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, December 18
Simbang Gabi, 5:00am
Daily Mass: 7:30am
St. Patrick Catholic School will join us for the 5:00am
Simbang Gabi Mass
St. Patrick School half a day, start of Christmas vacation at noon
Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45-7:00pm
Friday, December 19
Simbang Gabi, 5:00am
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Likha Christmas Party, 4:00pm
Saturday, December 20
Simbang Gabi, 5:00am
Daily Masses: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Art and Environment Meeting, 8:15
Parish Office
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Gift Shop Open in the Hall, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Last Christmas Shopping
Sunday, December 21
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Simbang Gabi, 5:00am
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes