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Mass ScheduleALL MASSES WILL BE INSIDE THE CHURCH. Bring your own chair to sit outside if you are uncomfortable being inside and/or if the church fills up (more pews will be available). The Sunday, 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) Masses, 7:00 AM Daily Masses, Weekday Spanish Masses, and Eucharistic Adoration will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. After the celebration, the recordings will also be available on our YouTube channel and website. It has once again been made obligatory for Catholics in our diocese to attend Mass on Sundays.
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SUNDAY MASS
DAILY MASS
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WEEKDAY SPANISH MASS
EXPOSTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
CONFESSION
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75 blessed years of togetherness!
Together with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton, help us wish Ben and Lucy to have a very blessed anniversary! |
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Thank you for being a blessing to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church! We ask that you keep our parish community in your prayers during this difficult time and continue to provide your support to the parish. You may contribute through our ConnectNow Online Giving portal by clicking on the ConnectNow Giving image below. We also have text giving to make it easy to donate from your phone.
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You may also drop off your donation in the mail slot at the Ministry Center (located at 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207) or send it through the US Postal Service. An additional option is for you to contact your banking institution to set up an automatic debit transfer to the parish.
For details on the various methods of contributing, please visit our contribution page by clicking here (or select 'Contribute' from the menu at the top of the page.)
For details on the various methods of contributing, please visit our contribution page by clicking here (or select 'Contribute' from the menu at the top of the page.)
BISHOP'S MINISTRY APPEAL: “Moving Forward in Gratitude & Hope: Together As One"
If you missed your opportunity to support the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal, it is not too late. All of us share in the responsibility of sharing with others a portion of God’s Blessing. Please make your pledge to the BMA today. For more information, please visit the BMA page of our website.
Through your generous donations, we have met our goal for this year's BMA campaign! Thank you to all those who have pledged their support to the parish and our local Church. To date, we have 440 families that have contributed $159,044. Our goal was 600 families and $150,363.
Your continued pledge payments will go directly to pay off our debt from previous years' campaigns. We are currently making up the difference by using the money from our regular offertory though it is budgeted for parish expenses.
Please prayerfully plan to participate! Investing in the BMA means investing in the future of the Church!
To learn more about the BMA and how your support benefits the parishes and schools in our diocese, please click here.
If you missed your opportunity to support the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal, it is not too late. All of us share in the responsibility of sharing with others a portion of God’s Blessing. Please make your pledge to the BMA today. For more information, please visit the BMA page of our website.
Through your generous donations, we have met our goal for this year's BMA campaign! Thank you to all those who have pledged their support to the parish and our local Church. To date, we have 440 families that have contributed $159,044. Our goal was 600 families and $150,363.
Your continued pledge payments will go directly to pay off our debt from previous years' campaigns. We are currently making up the difference by using the money from our regular offertory though it is budgeted for parish expenses.
Please prayerfully plan to participate! Investing in the BMA means investing in the future of the Church!
To learn more about the BMA and how your support benefits the parishes and schools in our diocese, please click here.
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To pledge towards this year's goal, please click the 'Bishop's Ministry Appeal' image. Be sure to designate 2021-Church of the Presentation-Stockton as the parish you are pledging for.
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Grow your faith
Liturgy of the week
OUR PARISH -24th Sunday in Ordinary Time / 24° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
The Lord God is my help. . . . - Isaiah 50:7
. . . he has inclined his ear to me the day I called - Psalm 116:2
What good is it . . . if someone says he has faith but does not have works? - James 2:14
But who do you say that I am? - Mark 8:29
God is the center of our lives. If we acted on this, we would be amazed at what would happen. Sometimes we get off center, out of order, off track. God is always our help; we have only to approach God and ask for help. God does indeed listen to us. Do we return the favor?
Faith, one of the three theological virtues, can move mountains (1 Corinthians 13:2), but sometimes we don’t make the effort. Our words say one thing, but our actions do not follow. Faith is a precious gift, a powerful force, but if we do not act, our faith is empty and powerless.
Jesus’ question to his disciples begs an answer. Let us spend time this week answering that question (Who do you say that I am?). Let us put our faith into action, for faith without works is dead (James 2:17).
. . . he has inclined his ear to me the day I called - Psalm 116:2
What good is it . . . if someone says he has faith but does not have works? - James 2:14
But who do you say that I am? - Mark 8:29
God is the center of our lives. If we acted on this, we would be amazed at what would happen. Sometimes we get off center, out of order, off track. God is always our help; we have only to approach God and ask for help. God does indeed listen to us. Do we return the favor?
Faith, one of the three theological virtues, can move mountains (1 Corinthians 13:2), but sometimes we don’t make the effort. Our words say one thing, but our actions do not follow. Faith is a precious gift, a powerful force, but if we do not act, our faith is empty and powerless.
Jesus’ question to his disciples begs an answer. Let us spend time this week answering that question (Who do you say that I am?). Let us put our faith into action, for faith without works is dead (James 2:17).
Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
El Señor Dios es mi ayuda. . . . - Isaías 50: 7
. . . él ha inclinado su oído a mí el día que llamé - Salmo 116: 2
¿De qué sirve . . si alguien dice que tiene fe pero no tiene obras? - Santiago 2:14
¿Pero quién dices que soy? - Marcos 8:29
Dios es el centro de nuestras vidas. Si actuamos en consecuencia, nos sorprendería lo que sucedería. A veces nos salimos del centro, fuera de orden, fuera de pista. Dios es siempre nuestra ayuda; sólo tenemos que acercarnos a Dios y pedir ayuda. Dios ciertamente nos escucha. ¿Devolvemos el favor?
La fe, una de las tres virtudes teologales, puede mover montañas (1 Corintios 13: 2), pero a veces no hacemos el esfuerzo. Nuestras palabras dicen una cosa, pero nuestras acciones no la siguen. La fe es un regalo precioso, una fuerza poderosa, pero si no actuamos, nuestra fe es vacía e impotente.
La pregunta de Jesús a sus discípulos pide una respuesta. Dediquemos tiempo esta semana a responder esa pregunta (¿Quién dices que soy?). Pongamos nuestra fe en acción, porque la fe sin obras está muerta (Santiago 2:17).
El Señor Dios es mi ayuda. . . . - Isaías 50: 7
. . . él ha inclinado su oído a mí el día que llamé - Salmo 116: 2
¿De qué sirve . . si alguien dice que tiene fe pero no tiene obras? - Santiago 2:14
¿Pero quién dices que soy? - Marcos 8:29
Dios es el centro de nuestras vidas. Si actuamos en consecuencia, nos sorprendería lo que sucedería. A veces nos salimos del centro, fuera de orden, fuera de pista. Dios es siempre nuestra ayuda; sólo tenemos que acercarnos a Dios y pedir ayuda. Dios ciertamente nos escucha. ¿Devolvemos el favor?
La fe, una de las tres virtudes teologales, puede mover montañas (1 Corintios 13: 2), pero a veces no hacemos el esfuerzo. Nuestras palabras dicen una cosa, pero nuestras acciones no la siguen. La fe es un regalo precioso, una fuerza poderosa, pero si no actuamos, nuestra fe es vacía e impotente.
La pregunta de Jesús a sus discípulos pide una respuesta. Dediquemos tiempo esta semana a responder esa pregunta (¿Quién dices que soy?). Pongamos nuestra fe en acción, porque la fe sin obras está muerta (Santiago 2:17).
Follow along during the Mass
To view the Livestream of our 10:30 AM & 2:15 PM Masses, visit our Facebook page.
Readings, in English, may be located on our Parish News. To view full readings, please click here.
To view the Livestream of our 10:30 AM & 2:15 PM Masses, visit our Facebook page.
Readings, in English, may be located on our Parish News. To view full readings, please click here.
FR. MARK'S REFLECTIONS AND ARTICLES / REFLEXIONES Y ARTÍCULOS DEL P. MARK
FR. MARK'S REFLECTIONS AND ARTICLES / REFLEXIONES Y ARTÍCULOS DEL P. MARK
Gospel Meditation / Fr. Mark's Reflection
We need to get our bearings straight and properly lay life’s cornerstone. Otherwise, the rest of our journey will be skewed, and our judgment clouded. We can recall Jesus’
famous rebuke of Peter, “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Even he, as one of Jesus’ closest friends, struggles with understanding things and grasping the big picture. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) a renowned and learned French Jesuit priest often has these words attributed to him: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Whether they were actually from his lips, they certainly mimic his thought. These wise words orient us and capture the essence of who we really are.
Many people consider spirituality an option. It is no wonder that they come to this conclusion when they predominantly define themselves using human terms and concepts. Immersed in this worldview, they struggle to find any semblance of God because God does not work according to human expectations! This is especially true when suffering and death enter life’s picture. If we are only human beings
having a spiritual experience, then we wrongly expect our spirituality to serve us as we desire. The human expectation is that my spiritual life is something that is
useful in avoiding pain, hardship, and death, not something that gives me the
courage to live through it!
So, when we protest and get upset with God because our journey is becoming
difficult, painful, treacherous, disappointing, and even pointing us toward death, Jesus rebukes us as he did Peter and gently reminds us how to see. It is God who inspires and opens hearts to see truth and beauty. In God, the true meaning of things is understood, and we receive a depth of insight and understanding that is not found following purely human paths. It is not our task to understand God, as God is beyond human understanding. Ours is the joyful privilege of simply resting in God’s presence simply because God is God and we are who we are. As
spiritual beings having an exciting and adventurous human experience, it is in our DNA to do so. Through prayer, we can let go and let be. This is how we lose our lives but then save them.
©LPi
Gospel Meditation / Fr. Mark's Reflection
We need to get our bearings straight and properly lay life’s cornerstone. Otherwise, the rest of our journey will be skewed, and our judgment clouded. We can recall Jesus’
famous rebuke of Peter, “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Even he, as one of Jesus’ closest friends, struggles with understanding things and grasping the big picture. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) a renowned and learned French Jesuit priest often has these words attributed to him: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Whether they were actually from his lips, they certainly mimic his thought. These wise words orient us and capture the essence of who we really are.
Many people consider spirituality an option. It is no wonder that they come to this conclusion when they predominantly define themselves using human terms and concepts. Immersed in this worldview, they struggle to find any semblance of God because God does not work according to human expectations! This is especially true when suffering and death enter life’s picture. If we are only human beings
having a spiritual experience, then we wrongly expect our spirituality to serve us as we desire. The human expectation is that my spiritual life is something that is
useful in avoiding pain, hardship, and death, not something that gives me the
courage to live through it!
So, when we protest and get upset with God because our journey is becoming
difficult, painful, treacherous, disappointing, and even pointing us toward death, Jesus rebukes us as he did Peter and gently reminds us how to see. It is God who inspires and opens hearts to see truth and beauty. In God, the true meaning of things is understood, and we receive a depth of insight and understanding that is not found following purely human paths. It is not our task to understand God, as God is beyond human understanding. Ours is the joyful privilege of simply resting in God’s presence simply because God is God and we are who we are. As
spiritual beings having an exciting and adventurous human experience, it is in our DNA to do so. Through prayer, we can let go and let be. This is how we lose our lives but then save them.
©LPi
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MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO/MENSAJE DE FR. MARK:
Y ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy yo? Es la pregunta que Jesús hizo a sus discípulos en su tiempo histórico, y ahora nos la hace a nosotros. Es una pregunta muy importante que debe ser respondida individualmente. Con ayuda de la fe, se puede dar una respuesta más efectiva. Dicho de otro modo, la verdadera fe incluye un compromiso diario de aventurarse en el misterio de la cruz. Es difícil el camino, pero te lleva a la vida. La reflexión del Papa Francisco es de gran ayuda para adentrar en detalle
e iluminar a cada uno en el saber dónde está nuestra respuesta ahora.
“Pero el Señor quiere que sus discípulos de ayer y de hoy establezcan con él una relación personal, y así lo acojan en el centro de sus vidas. Por esto los exhorta a ponerse con toda la verdad entre sí mismos y les pregunta. ¿Y ustedes, quién dicen que soy yo? Jesús, hoy, nos vuelve a dirigir esta pregunta tan directa y confidencial a cada uno de nosotros” (9/16/018). Puede ser que contestemos como Pedro, quien, lleno de entusiasmo y quizá sin pensar, da una respuesta inmediata: “Tú eres el Mesías” (Marcos 8:29). Pedro, te has sacado un diez de nota, que buena respuesta has dado. Pero enseguida, te equivocaste al querer decirle lo que debería de hacer con respecto a sus padecimientos en la cruz. El Papa Francisco continúa diciéndonos: “Jesús nos dice que, para seguirle, se necesita negarse a uno mismo, es decir, los pretextos del propio orgullo egoísta, y cargar con la cruz”. Enseguida, el Evangelio nos dice: “¿De qué le sirve a uno si ha ganado el mundo entero, pero se ha destruido a sí mismo?”
©LPi
Y ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy yo? Es la pregunta que Jesús hizo a sus discípulos en su tiempo histórico, y ahora nos la hace a nosotros. Es una pregunta muy importante que debe ser respondida individualmente. Con ayuda de la fe, se puede dar una respuesta más efectiva. Dicho de otro modo, la verdadera fe incluye un compromiso diario de aventurarse en el misterio de la cruz. Es difícil el camino, pero te lleva a la vida. La reflexión del Papa Francisco es de gran ayuda para adentrar en detalle
e iluminar a cada uno en el saber dónde está nuestra respuesta ahora.
“Pero el Señor quiere que sus discípulos de ayer y de hoy establezcan con él una relación personal, y así lo acojan en el centro de sus vidas. Por esto los exhorta a ponerse con toda la verdad entre sí mismos y les pregunta. ¿Y ustedes, quién dicen que soy yo? Jesús, hoy, nos vuelve a dirigir esta pregunta tan directa y confidencial a cada uno de nosotros” (9/16/018). Puede ser que contestemos como Pedro, quien, lleno de entusiasmo y quizá sin pensar, da una respuesta inmediata: “Tú eres el Mesías” (Marcos 8:29). Pedro, te has sacado un diez de nota, que buena respuesta has dado. Pero enseguida, te equivocaste al querer decirle lo que debería de hacer con respecto a sus padecimientos en la cruz. El Papa Francisco continúa diciéndonos: “Jesús nos dice que, para seguirle, se necesita negarse a uno mismo, es decir, los pretextos del propio orgullo egoísta, y cargar con la cruz”. Enseguida, el Evangelio nos dice: “¿De qué le sirve a uno si ha ganado el mundo entero, pero se ha destruido a sí mismo?”
©LPi
The Diocese of Stockton has updated the guidelines for children who are preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The program will begin in the 6th grade.
Years 1 & 2 (6th-7th grades): Catechesis and Preparation
Year 3 (8th grade): Catholic Social Teaching and Rite of Confirmation
If you have a child that has received the sacrament of Baptism, and you have not registered him or her for our Religious Education program, then register them before September 24, 2021. To view the guidelines from the diocese (English), click here. Atención, la oficia del obispo ahora requiere que la preparación para la Confirmación comience en el 6th grado. Estaremos recibiendo registraciones hasta el 24 de Septiembre. Para mas informacion puede ver las guias de la Diocesis. Haga clic aquí para leer. 
To register for the Catechist Formation and Training, please click here. (Must attend both sessions).
To download a printable version of the form, please click here. 
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To register online, visit:
https://admin.paradisusdei.org/location_details/church-of-the-presentation-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary. TMIY! sessions will begin on Saturday, September 18, 2021. We'll meet weekly for 13 weeks from 6:30 to 7:45 am. You are also encouraged to stay for our 8:00 am Mass. Contact: Allen Sturtevant, 209-815-1025, allenpaul103014@gmail.com To find more information about the program, visit: https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/ 
To view the resources that the diocese has put together, please visit stocktondiocese.org/relearning-the-mass (English) and stocktondiocese.org/aprendiendo-la-misa (Spanish).
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Religious Education (K-8)
All students (k-8)
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Let the Catechesis Begin!
Please contact Nancy Gomez, Minister of Religious Education, regarding the 2021-2022 program year! All questions and forms should be directed to: Youth Center Office: 209-320-5716 Nancy Gomez, Minister of Religious Education: Phone: 209-320-5714 religioused@presentationchurch.net For links and access information, click here. The Diocese of Stockton has updated the guidelines for children who are preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The program will begin in the 6th grade.
Years 1 & 2 (6th-7th grades): Catechesis and Preparation
Year 3 (8th grade): Catholic Social Teaching and Rite of Confirmation
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If you have a child that has received the sacrament of Baptism, and you have not registered him or her for our Religious Education program, then register them before September 24, 2021.
To view the guidelines from the diocese (English), click here.
Atención, la oficia del obispo ahora requiere que la preparación para la Confirmación comience en el 6th grado. Estaremos recibiendo registraciones hasta el 24 de Septiembre.
Para mas informacion puede ver las guias de la Diocesis. Haga clic aquí para leer.
Religious Education (High School)
Please contact Nancy Gomez, Minister of Religious Education, regarding the 2021-2022 program year!
All questions and forms should be directed to:
Youth Center Office: 209-320-5716
Nancy Gomez, Minister of Religious Education:
Phone: 209-320-5714
religioused@presentationchurch.net
For links and access information, click here.
All questions and forms should be directed to:
Youth Center Office: 209-320-5716
Nancy Gomez, Minister of Religious Education:
Phone: 209-320-5714
religioused@presentationchurch.net
For links and access information, click here.
RCIA (Adult Formation)
Faith Formation with our Priests
TMIY - Men's Ministry
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Join us for a registration event after the Sunday Masses this weekend, September 4 & 5, 2021. We'll have tables outside of the church that you can visit after Mass. If you aren't able to visit our registration event, please register online: https://admin.paradisusdei.org/location_details/church-of-the-presentation-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary.
TMIY! sessions will begin on Saturday, September 18, 2021. We'll meet weekly for 13 weeks from 6:30 to 7:45 am. You are also encouraged to stay for our 8:00 am Mass. Contact: Allen Sturtevant, 209-815-1025, allenpaul103014@gmail.com To find more information about the program, visit: https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/ |
New Technology for the Parish: FORMED, Smartphone App, and Bulletin
Father Mark has graciously gifted our parish with a one-year subscription to the FORMED website!
FORMED is a part of the Augustine Institute and is a technology platform for the delivery of award-winning Catholic content, children’s programming, audio talks, e-books, and more. The Formed site can be accessed online, through the FORMED smartphone app, on Apple TV, and Roku.
¡Un regalo del Padre Mark!
¡Aprender y vivir la belleza de tu fe católica, nunca había sido tan fácil! Puedes hacerlo en casa o en tus trayectos desde cualquier dispositivo conectado a internet. Encontrarás cientos de libros, presentaciones en audio, películas, documentales y programas de estudio en video… hay algo para ayudar a cada miembro de la familia a profundizar en su relación con Cristo y su Iglesia.
FORMED is a part of the Augustine Institute and is a technology platform for the delivery of award-winning Catholic content, children’s programming, audio talks, e-books, and more. The Formed site can be accessed online, through the FORMED smartphone app, on Apple TV, and Roku.
¡Un regalo del Padre Mark!
¡Aprender y vivir la belleza de tu fe católica, nunca había sido tan fácil! Puedes hacerlo en casa o en tus trayectos desde cualquier dispositivo conectado a internet. Encontrarás cientos de libros, presentaciones en audio, películas, documentales y programas de estudio en video… hay algo para ayudar a cada miembro de la familia a profundizar en su relación con Cristo y su Iglesia.
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You are invited to click the link below, for the FORMED website, where you may create a FREE account as a parishioner of Presentation. After a few simple steps, you'll be able to access and enjoy all that FORMED has to offer!
There are a few easy steps for new parishioners to Sign Up on FORMED:
To view step-by-step instructions, please click here. If you are already a member of FORMED, then click here to access their website (then click 'Sign In' located in the upper right corner of the screen). Please note that if you attempt to sign in on a new device or through the FORMED app, then you will be sent a verification email before being allowed access again. |
You can also scan the QR Code with your smartphone.
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PARISH SMARTPHONE APP
Church of the Presentation is excited to announce the anticipated release of our own parish smartphone app. This new app is now available for parishioners to download on both Apple iPhones and Android phones. We expect the features and capabilities of our new app to foster a stronger sense of community and faith in the daily lives of all parishioners. Church of the Presentation will be able to communicate quickly and easily with all parishioners via messages and notifications to keep you in the loop with what is going on in our Church. You will then be able to quickly reply to messages. Other features will include:
As you can see, this app offers a lot of capabilities for improving parish communication and serving as a faith-building resource. It is well-thought out and should become a real asset to complement our daily faith lives. Please pass this info along to anyone who may be interested or whom it may benefit from the Church of the Presentation App. The more people who use and participate, the stronger our Catholic community will become. Download our app today by clicking here, at myparishapp.com, or search your phone's app store for "myparish". 
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APLICACIÓN PARROQUIAL PARA TELÉFONOS INTELIGENTES
La iglesia de la Presentación se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento anticipado de nuestra propia aplicación parroquial para teléfonos inteligentes. Esta nueva aplicación es ahora disponible para que los feligreses la descarguen en los teléfonos Apple iPhone y Android. Esperamos que las características y capacidades de nuestra nueva aplicación fomenten un sentido más fuerte de comunidad y fe en la vida diaria de todos los feligreses. La Iglesia de la Presentación podrá comunicarse rápida y fácilmente con todos los feligreses a través de mensajes y notificaciones para mantenerlo al tanto de lo que está sucediendo en nuestra Iglesia. Entonces podrá responder rápidamente a los mensajes. Otras características incluirán:
Como puede ver, esta aplicación ofrece muchas capacidades para mejorar la comunicación de la parroquia y servir como un recurso de construcción de fe. Está bien pensado y debería convertirse en un activo real para complementar nuestra vida diaria de fe. Comparta esta información a cualquier persona que pueda estar interesada o que pueda beneficiarse de la aplicación Iglesia de la Presentación. Cuantas más personas usen y participen, más fuerte se volverá nuestra comunidad católica. Descargue nuestra aplicación hoy en myparishapp.com o busque "myparish" en la tienda de aplicaciones de su teléfono. 
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We have a BRAND NEW BULLETIN!
We are excited to start using our new publisher, LPi. Our weekly bulletins will be available:
Printed bulletins are currently not available per the guidance of the public health officials and our diocese. It's not too late to place an advertisement in our bulletins! The ad section will be included in the online and emailed version! To learn more, you can either call Gina at (916) 200-8979, or email her at GShaughnessy@4LPi.com. Thank you for your consideration and support! |
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FR. MARK'S REFLECTIONS AND ARTICLES / REFLEXIONES Y ARTÍCULOS DEL P. MARK
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A message from Fr. Mark:
Happy Feast of St. Andre Bessette! January 6 is the anniversary of the death of “Frere Andre”, the miracle-worker of Montreal. When he died in 1937, approximately one million people came to his funeral services because he was famous for curing sick people. He would pray to St. Joseph, and many thousands of people were cured during his lifetime as well as after his death. Pope Francis has declared this year 2021 to be the year of St. Joseph, who is the most powerful saint in heaven! Let us be like St. Andre Bessette and try to increase our love for St. Joseph, so that he will help us love Our Lord and Our Lady as he did! I have written an article on St. Andre Bessette and St. Joseph. To read it, please click here. Fr. Mark Wagner To read Fr. Mark's articles, please click on the links below. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, November 21, 2020 Saint Robert Bellarmaine Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Padre Pio of Pietrelcina 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 6, 2020 Saint Josephine Bakhita (English) Santa Josefina Bakhita (Spanish) Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (English) Santa Teresa Benedicta de la Cruz (Spanish) Venerable Augustus Tolton (English) |
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Second Collections / Segundas colecciones
Thank you for your continued support of our parish! Donation envelopes have been ordered and are in the mail. Some parishioners have already received their boxes of envelopes. If you have not received your box of envelopes yet, it is likely in transit with USPS. We have been notified by USPS that they are experiencing unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to the impacts of COVID-19. We appreciate your patience and support.
June 2021:
June 6: Weekly Envelope
June 6: Collection for the Holy Father (Peter's Pence)
June 13: Weekly Envelope
June 20: Weekly Envelope
June 20: Building & Maintenance
June 27: Weekly Envelope
July 2021:
July 4: Weekly Envelope
July 11: Weekly Envelope
July 11: Building & Maintenance
July 18: Weekly Envelope
July 25: Weekly Envelope
August 2021:
August 1: Weekly Envelope
August 1: Building & Maintenance
August 8: Weekly Envelope
August 15: Assumption of Mary
August 22: Weekly Envelope
August 22: Parish Assessment
August 29: Weekly Envelope
August 29: Parish School Scholarship
June 6: Weekly Envelope
June 6: Collection for the Holy Father (Peter's Pence)
June 13: Weekly Envelope
June 20: Weekly Envelope
June 20: Building & Maintenance
June 27: Weekly Envelope
July 2021:
July 4: Weekly Envelope
July 11: Weekly Envelope
July 11: Building & Maintenance
July 18: Weekly Envelope
July 25: Weekly Envelope
August 2021:
August 1: Weekly Envelope
August 1: Building & Maintenance
August 8: Weekly Envelope
August 15: Assumption of Mary
August 22: Weekly Envelope
August 22: Parish Assessment
August 29: Weekly Envelope
August 29: Parish School Scholarship
The USCCB created a short reflection on the 2020-2021 Respect Life theme, “Live the Gospel of Life.” It explores how Jesus becoming man and redeeming us through his humanity reveals the dignity of all human life and how the Gospel of life is therefore essential to our identity as followers of Christ.
To read the reflection in English, click here.
To read the reflection in Spanish, click here.
To read the reflection in English, click here.
To read the reflection in Spanish, click here.
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Employment opportunities
OUR PARISH
To view more information about any of the above the positions, please click here or visit the ‘Employment Opportunities’ page on our website.
DIOCESE OF STOCKTON
To view more information about either of these positions, please click here or visit the ‘Employment Opportunities’ page on the Diocese of Stockton website.
- PARISH DATA COORDINATOR - The Parish Data Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of a confidential and time-sensitive nature in the parish database program. The ideal candidate will show attention to organization and detail with a history of strong database and communication abilities. They must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office and data programs.
- MINISTER OF MUSIC - The Minister of Music position is a full time, exempt and at-will position serving all liturgical celebrations including, but not limited to, weekend Masses, children’s Masses, Christmas, Easter, Holy Week, Holy Days of Obligation, Penance Services, special celebrations, Funerals and Weddings. The purpose of this ministry is to assist in leading the parish community to worship and to pray in collaboration with the priest-presider and all other liturgical ministers fostering full, conscious, and active participation. Must possess a professional proficiency in organ playing and accompanying soloists/choirs.
- RECEPTIONIST - Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is seeking an energetic candidate to join our parish office who is highly professional, detail oriented, and able to multitask. The ideal candidate will have an excellent customer service background, work well under pressure, enjoy working, and will be genuinely positive and enthusiastic.
- YOUTH MINISTER - FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME - PRESENTATION CHURCH: This position implements the parish’s commitment to total youth ministry in a comprehensive manner. Youth Ministry’s overall goal is to evangelize youth in five ways: formation, fellowship, liturgy, service, and family life.
To view more information about any of the above the positions, please click here or visit the ‘Employment Opportunities’ page on our website.
DIOCESE OF STOCKTON
To view more information about either of these positions, please click here or visit the ‘Employment Opportunities’ page on the Diocese of Stockton website.
DIOCESE OF STOCKTON/DIÓCESIS DE STOCKTON
Bishop Cotta's Corner
Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection
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To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for September 2021,
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To view the Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary, click here (English)
To view the Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary, click here (Spanish) To read Bishop Cotta's COVID-19 Update, click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's COVID-19 Update, click here (Spanish). |
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“Our Lady showed us a great sea of fire which seemed to be under the earth. Plunged in this fire were demons and souls in human form.... ”
(Lúcia dos Santos, Visionary of Fátima)
The terrifying and horrific vision of hell, which the Shepherd Children witnessed, “lasted but an instant.” Lúcia tells us: “We looked up at Our Lady, who said to us, so kindly and so sadly: ‘You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. When you pray the Rosary, say after each mystery: O my Jesus, forgive us, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need.’”
Our Lady instructed the Little Shepherds: “Sacrifice yourselves for sinners, and say many times, especially whenever you make some sacrifice: ‘O Jesus, it is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’”
To view the bishop's full letter, please click here.
(Lúcia dos Santos, Visionary of Fátima)
The terrifying and horrific vision of hell, which the Shepherd Children witnessed, “lasted but an instant.” Lúcia tells us: “We looked up at Our Lady, who said to us, so kindly and so sadly: ‘You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. When you pray the Rosary, say after each mystery: O my Jesus, forgive us, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need.’”
Our Lady instructed the Little Shepherds: “Sacrifice yourselves for sinners, and say many times, especially whenever you make some sacrifice: ‘O Jesus, it is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’”
To view the bishop's full letter, please click here.
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Did you know that you can sign up to receive “Flocknote” emails from the diocese? Use the below links to sign up for two of the most popular Flocknotes from the Diocese of Stockton Pastoral Center and keep up to date with all of their latest information.
WEEKLY UPDATE: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/WeeklyUpdate
Or Text “DOSWU” to 84576 on your phone.
BISHOP COTTA’s REFLECTIONS: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/BishopsReflectio
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The Diocese of Stockton is proud to introduce its very own podcast network. The network is the faithful's one stop shop to hear what's going on around the diocese. Series and shows featured on the podcast network will be informative, engaging stories on people, ministries and parishes from around the diocese. Voices of Ministry is the first original series from the diocesan podcast network. The series introduces listeners to Diocesan Pastoral Staff and Parish Representatives as they discuss how their work positively impacts the diocese. Ep. 1 of the series is on Evangelization & Faith Formation and features Grace Garza Ayala, Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Stockton and Joanna McCormack, Director of Religious Education for St. Joachim in Lockeford.
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diocese-of-stockton-podcast-network/id1550374924 or here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s9a60nyXCF5AnLAq2v2sb?si=GzENZUK_QP2Nn-JhFumaeA |
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School of Ministry
Looking for opportunities to grow in faith? Consider registering in online courses through the School of Ministry – University of Dayton Partnership.
Course offerings for Cycle 6 (August 22 - September 25, 2021) Cycle 6 Registration: Opens July 7, 2021, and closes August 18, 2021 Cycle 6 Courses in English ITM (English): Understanding Culture in Ministry: Building Bridges TLM (English): Introduction to Canon Law (In Person Course - Register Here) Contact: Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry 209-466-0636 To view the full brochure, click here. |
¿Busca oportunidades para crecer en su fe? Considere inscribirse en cursos en línea a través de la asociación de la Escuela de Ministerio y Universidad de Dayton.
Cursos ofrecidos en el Ciclo 6 (del 22 de agosto al 25 de septiembre de 2021) Inscripción para el Ciclo 6: Abre el 7 de julio de 2021 y cierra el 18 de agosto de 2021. Cursos Ciclo 6 en Español ITM (Español): Herramientas y Habilidades Interculturales para el Ministerio TLM (Español): Introducción al Derecho Canónico (Curso en Persona - Registrese Aquí) Contact: Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry 209-466-0636 Para ver el folleto completo, haga clic aquí. |
Faith Formation Opportunities
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Catechist Specialization:
For questions, please email the diocese at EFF@stocktondiocese.org. For course details, click here. For on-going formation through the Diocese of Stockton, click here. |
Especialización para Catequistas
Para más información del curso, haga clic aquí. Enviar tus preguntas a EFF@stocktondiocese.org Visita el enlace On-going Formation - Diocese of Stockton - Stockton, CA |
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Hispanic Ministry:
Encuentro Matrimonial - Agosto 27-29, 2021 (Marriage Encounter in Spanish) Vivan un encuentro matrimonial virtual desde la comodidad de su hogar. La experiencia es un refugio para el corazón que ayuda a escucharse y conectarse más profundamente con su pareja y con Dios. El Obispo Ramón Bejarano compartirá y acompañará en la reflexión. Inscríbanse lo más pronto posible comunicándose con Ramona Orta al (209) 679-5387; o via email francisco.ramona.orta@wwme.org. |
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FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION The Church of the Presentation Food Pantry is currently distributing food on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The distribution dates for the month of September are Saturday, September 4, 2021, and Saturday, September 18, 2021. The Food Pantry drive-thru will begin at 7:00 AM and run until approximately 8:30 AM, or until there is no food remaining. During the current Covid-19 pandemic the Food Pantry is utilizing a drive-thru approach where people will STAY in their cars and the food will be placed in their trunks. There will be no physical contact. |
CELEBRATING MASS DURING COVID-19 / MISA DURANTE COVID-19
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New Guidelines for Sunday Masses as of July 31, 2021
1. Since June 27, it has once again been made obligatory for Catholics in our diocese to attend Mass on Sundays, unless they are unable to do so because of ill health or other serious reasons. The dispensation from the obligation to participate in Mass which had been given to us during the pandemic will now be abrogated and the obligation will be reinstated. However, those who are not comfortable attending in-person may request further dispensation from their pastor. Those who are ill, vulnerable to serious illness, or caring for a vulnerable person have a serious reason to refrain from participation in Sunday Mass and do not need to obtain this special dispensation. 2. Please DO NOT ATTEND MASS if you are unwell. Just as in pre-Pandemic, we should all be respectful of others if we are not well. Those who are not feeling well or have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 must not attend Mass. 3. Our parish will continue to provide Livestream Masses for the sake of those who are sick and homebound. 4. Outdoor Masses will be discontinued because the distancing requirements within the church have been removed. Outdoor seating will be allowed at all Masses in shaded areas outside the open doors of the church. Please bring your own chairs for outdoor seating. 5. Be respectful of those who might still feel afraid to return to Mass. The diocese has directed that those who are not fully vaccinated are to wear a mask at Mass, and that even those who are vaccinated are highly encouraged to wear a mask. However, this will not be enforced by means of verification, but rather on an honor system. Some vaccinated persons may choose to wear a mask because they are taking care of a vulnerable loved one. Please be considerate of those who might be afraid of sitting next to someone who is not wearing a mask. Those who feel most concerned about contagion may sit in the South transept of the church where there will be increased social distancing (two pews closed between each open pew). Please be respectful and do not judge others for their decisions as regards wearing or not wearing a mask at Mass. 6. We are no longer required to enforce social distancing and capacity limits in the church, but at Presentation Parish we will continue to close some of the pews so that there is at least one empty pew between each pew that is occupied. Parishioners may sit in any open pew. Some particularly vulnerable persons may choose to sit outside the church, or in the Southwest section of our church where there will be increased distancing between occupied pews (two empty pews between each occupied pew). 7. Holy Water fonts will again be made available to the faithful and will be cleaned/emptied regularly. 8. Congregational singing is now permitted. You may prefer to just listen to the cantor, but if you wish to sing you can sing out loud to the Lord! 9. Click here to read the full statement given by the bishop and our diocese. Wearing masks is highly recommended! Alert your friends who do not have access to the internet. Thank you to all the faithful who have continued to strengthen their faith with us both in-person and online. May we continue to serve the Lord together while looking out for the spiritual and physical well-being of our brothers and sisters in Christ. |
Reglas y Recomendaciones para las Misas dominicales a partir del 31 de julio de 2021
1. Desde Junio, se ha vuelto a obligar a los católicos de nuestra diócesis a asistir a Misa los domingos, a menos que no puedan hacerlo por problemas de salud u otras razones graves. La dispensa de la obligación de participar en la Misa que se nos había dado durante la pandemia ahora será abrogada y la obligación se restablecerá. Sin embargo, aquellos que no se sientan cómodos asistiendo en persona pueden solicitar más dispensa de su pastor. Aquellos que están enfermos, vulnerables a enfermedades graves o que cuidan a una persona vulnerable tienen una razón seria para abstenerse de participar en la Misa dominical y no necesitan obtener esta dispensa especial. 2. NO ASISTA A MISA si no se encuentra bien. Al igual que en la etapa prepandémica, todos debemos ser respetuosos con los demás si no estamos bien. Aquellos que no se sientan bien o tengan síntomas compatibles con COVID-19 no deben asistir a Misa. 3. Nuestra parroquia continuará brindando Misas en vivo por el bien de aquellos que están enfermos y confinados en casa. 4. Se suspenderán las Misas al aire libre porque se eliminaron los requisitos de distanciamiento dentro de la iglesia. Se permitirán asientos al aire libre en todas las Misas en áreas sombreadas afuera de las puertas abiertas de la iglesia. Traiga sus propias sillas para sentarse al aire libre. 5. Sea respetuoso con aquellos que todavía puedan tener miedo de regresar a la Misa. La diócesis ha ordenado que aquellos que no estén completamente vacunados deben usar una máscara en la Misa, y se recomienda vivamente que aquellos que están vacunados usen también una máscara. Sin embargo, esto no se hará cumplir mediante verificación, sino más bien en un sistema de honor. Algunas personas vacunadas pueden optar por usar una máscara porque están cuidando a un ser querido vulnerable. Sea considerado con aquellos que puedan tener miedo de sentarse al lado de alguien que no esté usando una máscara. Aquellos que se sientan más preocupados por el contagio pueden sentarse en el crucero sur de la iglesia donde habrá un mayor distanciamiento social (dos bancos cerrados entre cada banco abierto). Por favor, sea respetuoso y no juzgue a los demás por sus decisiones en cuanto a usar o no una máscara en la Misa. 6. Ya no estamos obligados a imponer el distanciamiento social y los límites de capacidad en la iglesia, pero en la iglesia de la Presentación continuaremos cerrando algunos de los bancos para que haya al menos un banco vacío entre cada banco que esté ocupado. Los feligreses pueden sentarse en cualquier banco abierto. Algunas personas particularmente vulnerables pueden optar por sentarse fuera de la iglesia, o en la sección suroeste de nuestra iglesia, donde habrá un mayor distanciamiento entre los bancos ocupados (dos bancos vacíos entre cada banco ocupado). 7. Las fuentes de agua bendita se pondrán nuevamente a disposición de los fieles y se limpiarán / vaciarán con regularidad. 8. Ahora se permite el canto congregacional. Puede que prefieras simplemente escuchar al cantor, pero si deseas cantar, ¡puedes cantar en voz alta al Señor! 9.Haga clic aquí para leer la declaración completa dada por el obispo y nuestra diócesis. Se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de mascarilla. Avise a sus amigos que no tienen acceso aInternet. Gracias a todos los fieles que han continuado fortaleciendo su fe con nosotros tanto en persona como en línea. Que podamos seguir sirviendo al Señor juntos mientras buscamos el bienestar espiritual y físico de nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo. |
MASS TIMES/TIEMPOS DE MISA
ALL MASSES WILL BE INSIDE THE CHURCH. Bring your own chair to sit outside if you are uncomfortable being inside, if the church fills up (more pews will be available). The Sunday, 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) Masses, 7:00 AM Daily Masses, Weekday Spanish Masses, and Eucharistic Adoration will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. After the celebration, the recordings will also be available on our YouTube channel and website.
SUNDAY MASS/DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
DAILY MASS
WEEKDAY SPANISH MASS
SUNDAY MASS/DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
- 5:00 PM Saturday (Vigil in English)
- 7:00 PM Saturday (Vigil in Spanish, also Livestreamed on Facebook)
- 7:00 AM
- 8:45 AM
- 10:30 AM (also Livestreamed on Facebook)
- 12:15 PM
- 2:15 PM (Spanish)
- 5:00 PM
DAILY MASS
- 7:00 AM on Monday-Friday (also Livestreamed on Facebook)
- 12:15 PM on Monday-Friday
- 8:00 AM on Saturday
WEEKDAY SPANISH MASS
- 5:30 PM on Tuesdays
- 7:00 PM on the First Friday of Every Month
TODAS LAS MISAS SERÁN DENTRO DE LA IGLESIA. Traiga su propia silla para sentarse afuera si se siente incómodo dentro, si la iglesia se llena (habrá más bancos disponibles). Se transmitirán en vivo en nuestra página de Facebook. Después de la celebración, las grabaciones también estarán disponibles en nuestro sitio web y canal de YouTube.
MISA DOMINICAL
MISA DIARIA
MISA EN ESPAÑOL LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA
Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas y mensajes se pueden encontrar en nuestra página de Facebook y nuestro canal de YouTube. Asegúrese de suscribirse para recibir notificaciones de nuevos videos.
MISA DOMINICAL
- 5:00 PM Sábado (Vigilia en Ingles)
- 7:00 PM Sábado (Vigilia en Español, también vivo en Facebook)
- 7:00 AM
- 8:45 AM
- 10:30 AM (también vivo en Facebook)
- 12:15 PM
- 2:15 PM (Español, también vivo en Facebook)
- 5:00 PM
MISA DIARIA
- 7:00 AM on Lunes-Viernes (En vivo en Facebook)
- 12:15 PM on Lunes-Viernes
- 8:00 AM on Sábado (En vivo en Facebook)
MISA EN ESPAÑOL LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA
- 5:30 PM on Martes (En vivo en Facebook)
- 7:00 PM on el Primer Viernes de Cada Mes (En vivo en Facebook)
Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas y mensajes se pueden encontrar en nuestra página de Facebook y nuestro canal de YouTube. Asegúrese de suscribirse para recibir notificaciones de nuevos videos.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA
“This is an extension of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which occurs in every Mass: ‘Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.’ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament flows from the sacrifice of the Mass and serves to deepen our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church” (USCCB). For more information on Eucharistic Devotion, please click here.
Celebrate our weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament inside the church on
Please note, for your safety and those of our Church community:
Those who attend our celebration do so at their own risk. Vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons should remain home. Anyone with the slightest symptoms or feelings of sickness must remain home.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Celebrate our weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament inside the church on
- 8:00-10:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- 8:00-9:00 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 5:45-6:45 PM on Thursdays (also Livestreamed on Facebook)
Please note, for your safety and those of our Church community:
- It is strongly recommended that those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 wear a mask when participating in indoor worship. Those who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear a mask.
- Maintain social distancing.
- Refrain from congregating before and/or after the celebration.
Those who attend our celebration do so at their own risk. Vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons should remain home. Anyone with the slightest symptoms or feelings of sickness must remain home.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
“Ésta es una extensión de la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento que ocurre en cada Misa: ‘He aquí el Cordero de Dios, he aquí el que quita los pecados del mundo. Bienaventurados los llamados a la cena del Cordero’. La exposición del Santísimo Sacramento fluye del sacrificio de la Misa y sirve para profundizar nuestra hambre de comunión con Cristo y el resto de la Iglesia” (USCCB). Para obtener más información sobre la devoción eucarística, haga clic aquí.
Celebre nuestra Exposición semanal del Santísimo Sacramento dentro de la iglesia el
Tenga en cuenta, para su seguridad y la de nuestra comunidad de la Iglesia:
1. Se requieren cubiertas faciales (edades 2 años y más) .
2. Mantener el distanciamiento social.
3. Abstenerse congregarse antes y / o después de la celebración.
Los que asisten a nuestra celebración lo hacen bajo su propio riesgo. Las personas vulnerables, en riesgo y de otra manera preocupadas deben permanecer en sus hogares. Cualquier persona con los síntomas más leves o sentimientos de enfermedad debe permanecer en casa.
¡Esperamos celebrarlo contigo!
Celebre nuestra Exposición semanal del Santísimo Sacramento dentro de la iglesia el
- 8:00-10:00 AM los lunes, miércoles y viernes
- 8:00-9:00 AM los martes y jueves
- 5:45-6:45 PM los jueves (también en vivo en Facebook)
Tenga en cuenta, para su seguridad y la de nuestra comunidad de la Iglesia:
1. Se requieren cubiertas faciales (edades 2 años y más) .
2. Mantener el distanciamiento social.
3. Abstenerse congregarse antes y / o después de la celebración.
Los que asisten a nuestra celebración lo hacen bajo su propio riesgo. Las personas vulnerables, en riesgo y de otra manera preocupadas deben permanecer en sus hogares. Cualquier persona con los síntomas más leves o sentimientos de enfermedad debe permanecer en casa.
¡Esperamos celebrarlo contigo!
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Confessions will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM inside of the church.
“Peace be with you!” With these words, the Risen Lord greeted his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection. They were troubled, anxious, and fearful—much like each one of us at some point in our lives. Christ repeated the words, “Peace be with you.” But then he added, Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them” (Jn 20:19-23).
For your protection and the protection of our priests and everyone around you, please wear a mask and maintain safe social distancing of at least six (6) feet.
“Peace be with you!” With these words, the Risen Lord greeted his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection. They were troubled, anxious, and fearful—much like each one of us at some point in our lives. Christ repeated the words, “Peace be with you.” But then he added, Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them” (Jn 20:19-23).
For your protection and the protection of our priests and everyone around you, please wear a mask and maintain safe social distancing of at least six (6) feet.
Las confesiones estarán disponibles Lunes, Miércoles, y Viernes a las 5:00 PM y los Sábados a las 9:00 AM dentro a la iglesia.
“¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Con estas palabras el Señor Resucitado saludó a sus asustados Apóstoles en el Cenáculo el día de su Resurrección. Estaban confundidos, ansiosos y temerosos, muy parecido a como nos sentimos nosotros en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Cristo repitió estas palabras, “La paz esté con ustedes.” Pero entonces añadió, “Reciban el Espíritu Santo. A quienes ustedes perdonen los pecados, queden perdonados” (Jn 20:19-23).
Para su protección y la protección de nuestros sacerdotes y de todos los que lo rodean, use un máscara y mantenga un distanciamiento social seguro de al menos seis (6) pies.
“¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Con estas palabras el Señor Resucitado saludó a sus asustados Apóstoles en el Cenáculo el día de su Resurrección. Estaban confundidos, ansiosos y temerosos, muy parecido a como nos sentimos nosotros en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Cristo repitió estas palabras, “La paz esté con ustedes.” Pero entonces añadió, “Reciban el Espíritu Santo. A quienes ustedes perdonen los pecados, queden perdonados” (Jn 20:19-23).
Para su protección y la protección de nuestros sacerdotes y de todos los que lo rodean, use un máscara y mantenga un distanciamiento social seguro de al menos seis (6) pies.
View Our Recorded Celebrations and Messages
Our liturgical celebrations and messages may be found on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get notifications of new videos.
rECORDINGS OF Mass
A Livestream of Mass is available each Sunday along with various other Liturgical celebrations being Livestreamed throughout the week. You may watch live on our Facebook page. The recordings may also be located on our YouTube channel after the Livestream has ended. The English Mass is celebrated at 10:30 AM and the Spanish Mass is celebrated at 2:15 PM.
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Prayer and Reflection of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, led by Fr. Mark Fr. Mark continued his ABC (Arts, Books, and Culture) Series with his favorite book, “A Story of a Soul”, the autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. |
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9TH ANNUAL SUMMER FAITH-FORMATIONWhat was covered during the Faith-formation session:
- Are we at war? - If so, who is our enemy? - And how can we win this battle? For a document to follow along with Fr. Joe's 9th Annual Summer Faith-Formation, please click here. |
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In the above YouTube videos, Fr. Mark reflects and discusses 'meditating like a monk'. He encourages us to take this time, where we are sheltering in place, to practice mental prayer or meditation. To learn more about meditation, watch Bishop Barron's reflection, by clicking on the on video to the right. |
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FATIMA AND THE BOOK OF ESTHER
Have you watched Fr. Mark's video on the correlations between Fatima and the Book of Esther? If you haven't, be sure to watch it! For a document that Fr. Mark has put together that goes hand-in-hand with his video, click here. To understand the Book of Esther, check out these two delightful online videos:
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AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. (Partial indulgence)
A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION IN TIME OF PANDEMIC
Please pray this prayer daily for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic.
O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee. Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection.
Amen.
Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God. In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
(Adapted by the Knights of Columbus from the prayer by Pope Francis)
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. (Partial indulgence)
A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION IN TIME OF PANDEMIC
Please pray this prayer daily for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic.
O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee. Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection.
Amen.
Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God. In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
(Adapted by the Knights of Columbus from the prayer by Pope Francis)
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