Clergy
Priests
Rev. Fr. Mark Wagner, Pastor
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About Fr. Mark (excerpted from his 2018 “How I became a priest” article for St. Joseph’s Church):
“I attended 6:30 am Mass every day at Presentation Parish before my classes at Lincoln High School. I also tried to do a daily holy hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, following the famous recommendation of Bishop Fulton Sheen. As the only young man in the Legion of Mary group, I was “blessed among women” at meetings. As a high school foreign exchange student in France, I discovered that most French people are non-practicing Catholics, who were amazed that I wanted to attend daily Mass. By bicycle, I went to countless wonderful churches! Attending Delta College for two years, I played on the soccer team and gradually began to lose interest in becoming a priest. Next, I studied journalism at Chico State University, becoming a disc jockey for a campus radio station. I also attended parties and chased girls (but God prevented me from catching any!) Throughout, I was not able to drown out the voice of God calling me to the priesthood. I felt unfulfilled and resumed my practice of daily Mass and holy hour, and decided to enter the seminary. When I told my roommates about my decision, they said it was “cool,” and I found out that some of them were Catholic. After two years of college seminary, I was sent for five years of theology study in Rome. This was a blessing, as I was able to visit the shrines of Europe and the Holy Land. I received a theology degree from the “Gregorian University” and a license degree (S.T.L.) in moral theology from the “John Paul II Institute for Studies of Marriage and Family.” Upon finishing my studies, I returned home and was ordained a priest by Bishop Donald Montrose on September 24, 1988.” Fr. Mark is pleased to return to his “home parish” and looks forward to serving the parishioners of Presentation Parish. |
Fr. José Maghinay, Parochial Vicar
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About Fr. José Maghinay
Biography coming soon! |
Rev. Fr. Matthew O'Donnell, Parochial Vicar
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About Fr. Matthew O'Donnell
You may have attended one of the Masses where he presided or have seen him around the parish (Fall Festival and Blessing of the Animals.) Fr. Matthew was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ on June 10, 1995 at the Cathedral of the Annunciation by Bishop Donald Montrose for the Diocese of Stockton. He has held assignments at St Bernard’s, St. Anne‘s, Sacred Heart, St. Andrew’s (San Andreas), St. Luke’s, Missionary work in Bolivia, St. Mary’s (Oakdale), All Saints University Parish, and he comes to us from a one-year sabbatical. Favorites Include:
Father Matthew has been blessed with a beautiful family: fivebrothers and one sister; 23 nieces and nephews; and, parents who have gone to God and are thoroughly enjoying heaven! Finally, Fr. Matthew is excited to be here at Presentation Church and looks forward to meeting you, the beautiful people of God. |
Deacons
Rev. Dr. Bill Brennan
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Rev. Dr. Bill Brennan: william-brennan@sbcglobal.net
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Rev. Mr. Scott Johnson
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Rev. Mr. Scott Johnson: deaconscott@comcast.net
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Rev. Mr. Mike Navarec, Sr.
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Rev. Mr. Mike Navarec, Sr.: deaconmike91011@gmail.com
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Rev. Mr. Francisco Lopez
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Rev. Mr. Francisco Lopez:
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parish staff
Office
Office Manager: Norma Rodriguez, 2officemgr@presentationchurch.net
Facilities Director: Mark Gaff, facilitydirector@presentationchurch.net
Media Coordinator: Eren Bongcaron, media@presentationchurch.net
Facilities Director: Mark Gaff, facilitydirector@presentationchurch.net
Media Coordinator: Eren Bongcaron, media@presentationchurch.net
Ministers and Ministry Support
Adult Formation/RCIA: Maria Chadburn, adultform@presentationchurch.net
Choir: Errol Respicio, choirbvm@presentationchurch.net
Liturgy: Katherine Andrews, PhD, liturgy@presentationchurch.net
Music Accompanist: Robert Hull, musicbvm@presentationchurch.net
Pastoral & Social Services: Susan Dobson, pastoralsvcs@presentationchurch.net
Religious Education/RCIC: Nancy Gomez, religioused@presentationchurch.net
Youth and Young Adult: youthministry@presentationchurch.net
Choir: Errol Respicio, choirbvm@presentationchurch.net
Liturgy: Katherine Andrews, PhD, liturgy@presentationchurch.net
Music Accompanist: Robert Hull, musicbvm@presentationchurch.net
Pastoral & Social Services: Susan Dobson, pastoralsvcs@presentationchurch.net
Religious Education/RCIC: Nancy Gomez, religioused@presentationchurch.net
Youth and Young Adult: youthministry@presentationchurch.net
councils
PAstoral Council
The Pastoral Council is an advisory board that assists the parish in its spiritual growth. The Council, a representative body, collaborates with the Pastor in making major decisions, both pastoral and administrative, which affect the parish as a whole. The Pastoral Council consists of active members from our community that are appointed by the Ministry Team. Each are leaders of their respective ministries and serve a 3 year term with the option of re-election or re-appointment.
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MEMBERS:
Debi Hill, Chair- Early Childhood Mike Sadek, Vice Chair- Parish School Ron Hoverstad- Past Chair Patricia Bader- Liturgy/Music Tolen Teigen- Finance Ed Sullivan- Youth Ministry Carol Quijada- Member At-Large John Freitas- Consultant |
Stewardship Council
The Stewardship Council exists for the purpose of establishing and articulating the concept of stewardship in parish life. It also engages parishioners of all ages in stewardship practices and connecting the overall concept of stewardship with the parish’s mission to become a more deeply Christ-centered and Eucharist-centered community of faith. The Stewardship Council meets regularly to carry out and evaluate the stewardship effort on an annual basis, prepare a time and talent list or catalog of parish activities and organizations, ensure that those who volunteer are contacted and asked to become involved and updating of ministry and parishioner information.
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MEMBERS:
Kathy Janssen, Chair Maria Amen Anne Balbarino Linda Bradshaw Maria Chadburn Peter Garcia George & Elizabeth Garrett Deacon Scott & Fabienne Johnson Laura Lozano Tom & Pat McMillan Carol Quijada Norma Rodriguez Michael Sadek Julie Schneider Cathy Schrader Beverly Skelton Alma Suerdieck |
Finance Council
The Finance Council is a consultant group under the authority of the Pastor. The Finance Council assists with administration of parish goods, through studies analysis, reflects and monitors the budget and other financial issues, as needed. Volunteers are selected by the pastor and have experience in accounting, property management, budgeting, or other business related activities.
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MEMBERS:
Cathy Schrader, Chair Beverly Klunk, Vice Chair Jorge Lopez Bill Loyko Tom McMillan Tolen Teigen |
