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MEssage from our Ministers

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
I have called you by your name. . . . I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me. - Isaiah 45:5
 
For great is the Lord and highly to be praised; awesome is he, beyond all gods. - Psalm 96:4
 
We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers. . . . - 1 Thessalonians 1:2
 
Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. - Matthew 22:21 
 
Today’s readings point to the pre-eminence of God in our lives. As Hildegard of Bingen notes, “God is the foundation for everything.”
 
If God is at the center, then all things fall into place: God first and everything else following. God invites us into an ongoing and ever-deepening relationship. Let us accept God’s invitation, praise God, give thanks to God, and so order our lives that we will in word and in deed “render to God all that belongs to God” (Matthew 22:21). Then by our words and actions we will bear witness that God is indeed the foundation of our lives.

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Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

"te he llamado por tu nombre" Isaías, 45 - Bíblia Católica Online. . . ."Yo soy Yahveh, no hay ningún otro; fuera de mí ningún dios existe." Isaías, 45 - Bíblia Católica Online

"4. Que grande es Yahveh, y muy digno de alabanza" Salmos, 96 - Bíblia Católica Online
"2. En todo momento damos gracia a Dios por todos vosotros, recordándoos sin cesar en nuestras oraciones." I Tesalonicenses, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online

"21.Dícenle: «Del César.» Entonces les dice: «Pues lo del César devolvédselo al César, y lo de Dios a Dios.»" Mateo, 22 - Bíblia Católica Online




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Las montañas son típicamente el lugar donde uno se encuentra con Dios y donde Dios se manifiesta. Dios viene a nosotros dondequiera que estemos, como sea que estemos. Dios siempre y solo actúa por amor, “porque Dios es amor” (1 Juan 4: 8).
 
Así como los invitados fueron invitados al banquete, también somos invitados al reino, para hacer del reino una prioridad. Somos libres de aceptar la amable invitación de Dios o no. ¿Cómo vamos a elegir, no sólo hoy, sino todos los días?


​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. 
 
Sincerely,
Fr. Mark
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PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS - COVID-19
Actualización de los Procedimientos de la Pandemia Parroquial

Durante este tiempo de pandemia, la Iglesia de la Presentación de la Santísima Virgen María está implementando todos los procedimientos de seguridad que se requieren, así como muchas precauciones adicionales que se recomiendan para la seguridad de los miembros de nuestra comunidad. Estos incluyen la limpieza, desinfección y el uso de máscarillas, termómetros y distanciamiento social adecuado.


Recopilamos información de contacto de todos los que asisten a todas las Misas, en caso de que tengamos que llamar a todos los que asistieron a una Misa en particular. Esto ha sucedido dos veces en las últimas semanas. Tuvimos que notificar a todos los que asistieron a dos de nuestras Misas aquí en Presentación, porque más tarde supimos que esas dos Misas habían sido atendidas por alguien que luego dio positivo por coronavirus. En ambos casos, la persona que asistía a la Misa no tenía ningún síntoma mientras asistía a la Misa, practicaba el distanciamiento social mientras asistía a la Misa y se había conformado con todos los protocolos establecidos de la parroquia. Nos aseguraron que no entraron en contacto cercano con otros en la Misa.


Sin embargo, un miembro del personal de la parroquia notificó a cada uno de los que habían asistido a esas Misas, solo para informarles que deberían estar atentos a los síntomas. También los llamamos nuevamente dos semanas después en un esfuerzo por asegurarnos de que nuestros protocolos de seguridad en la Misa fueran efectivos y que nadie se infectara al asistir a cualquiera de las Misas. Una de estas Misas fue una Misa de confirmación celebrada el 29 de junio para las familias de nuestras escuelas parroquiales, y la otra fue a la Misa de 5:00 p.m. el 5 de julio. Estamos proporcionando esta información para que todos puedan tomar decisiones informadas sobre si desean asistir a nuestras Misas durante la pandemia.


Si alguien da positivo por coronavirus, notifique a la parroquia de inmediato (209-472-2150) para que podamos notificar a quienes estuvieron presentes en la Misa o al servicio al que asistió. La información recibida será tratada de manera confidencial.
La Misa será AFUERA con el altar frente al Centro Comunitario.
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  • La dispensa de la obligación de asistir a Misa los domingos y días santos continuará.
  • ​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.
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MISA DOMINICAL/
DISTRIBUCION DE LA COMUNION
  • ​7:00 pm Sábado (Vigilia en español)
  • 7:00 am
  • 8:45 am
  • 10:30 am (también vivo en Facebook)​
  • 4:00 pm (Distribución de Comunión)
  • 7:00 pm (Español, también vivo en Facebook)

MISA DIARIA (Lunes-Sábado)
  • 7:00 AM (también vivo en Facebook)

MISA EN ESPAÑOL LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA
  • 5:30 PM on Martes (también vivo en Facebook)
  • 7:00 PM on el Primer Viernes de Cada Mes (también vivo en Facebook)

ADORACÍON EUCHARÍSTICA
  • 5:45 PM los Jueves (también vivo en Facebook)
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CONFESIÓN
  • ​5:00 PM los Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes, 8:30 AM los Sábados
Ingrese desde Harrisburg y espere a lo largo de los arbustos de adelfas en McClellan si hay una larga cola. Siga las indicaciones. Para su protección y la protección de nuestros sacerdotes, si va a confesarse en un automóvil o al caminar, use una máscara y mantenga un distanciamiento social seguro de al menos seis (6) pies.

aS OF JuLY 19, 2020

All Celebrations will be outside, in front of the Community Center until further notice.

  • The dispensation of attending Mass on Sundays and days of obligation will continue until further notice.
  • Masses and Spiritual Message recordings will be posted on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. ​

SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY MASS/DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
  • 7:00 pm Saturday (Vigil in Spanish)
  • 7:00 am
  • 8:45 am
  • 10:30 am (also Livestreamed on Facebook)
  • 4:00 pm (Distribution of Communion)
  • 7:00 pm (Spanish, also Livestreamed on Facebook)

​​DAILY MASS (Monday-Saturday)
  • 7:00 AM (also Livestreamed on Facebook)

WEEKDAY SPANISH MASS
  • 5:30 PM on Tuesdays (also Livestreamed on Facebook)
  • 7:00 PM on the First Friday of Every Month (also Livestreamed on Facebook)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
  • 5:45 PM on Thursdays (also Livestreamed on Facebook)

CONFESSION
  • 5:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30 AM on Saturdays
Please enter from Harrisburg and wait along the oleander bushes on McClellan if there is a long line. Please follow signs. For your protection and the protection of our priests, if you are coming to confession in a car or by walking up, wear a mask and maintain safe social distancing of at least six (6) feet.

Please keep in mind, our duty to continue to assist with the financial support of the Church (cf. canons 22 §1 and 1983 of the Code of Canon Law) and should consider giving electronically via our website or by mailing a check to our parish.

Parish Pandemic Procedures Update

During this time of pandemic, the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is implementing all the safety procedures that are required, as well as many additional precautions that are recommended for the safety of our community members. These include cleaning, disinfecting, and the use of masks, thermometers, and proper social distancing.  
 
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We gather contact information of everyone who attends all Masses, just in case we have to call everyone who attended a particular Mass. This has happened two times in recent weeks. We had to notify everyone who attended two of our Masses here at Presentation, because we later learned that those two Masses had been attended by someone who later tested positive for coronavirus. In both cases, the person attending the Mass did not have any symptoms while attending the Mass, practiced social distancing while attending the Mass, and had conformed to the all established protocols of the parish. They assured us that they did not come in close contact with others at the Mass.    
 

Nevertheless, a parish staff member notified each of those who had attended those Masses, just to inform them that they should be alert for symptoms. We also called them again two weeks later in an effort to make sure that our safety protocols at Mass were effective and that no one became infected by attending either of the Masses. One of these Masses was a Confirmation Mass celebrated on June 29 for our parish school families, and the other was our 5:00 p.m. Mass on July 5. We are providing this information so that everyone can make informed decisions about whether they wish to attend our Masses during the pandemic.  

 
If anyone tests positive for coronavirus, please notify the parish right away (209-472-2150) so that we can notify those who were present at the Mass or service you attended. The information received will be handled in a confidential manner.

Al 19 de JuLio de 2020


Prayers

pRAYER FOR THE sICK

Prayer for the Sick

Many people are suffering from ailments of some form or another. Not to mention those who are affected by the global pandemic: COVID-19. Please join us as we pray for the sick, their families, and caregivers. ​
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​Quincy Vaughn, Ilene Lao Rualizo, Tina Mills, Jodi Raper, Shirley Benecke, Ariel Sandoval, Jorge Fernandez, Miguel Aguilar, Kathleen Smith, Pam Makelke, Janet Kavanaugh, Mary Anderson, Dolores Chaparro, Terri Lomeli, Momoh Lahai, Lori Mock, Jim Essner, Damon Barkley, Stan Flott, Michael Copeland, Julie Nguyen, Shirley Torlai, Savannah Torlai, ​Jason Fleming, Nicholas Mills, Melody Martinez, Sylvia Rayray, Maria Luisa Ramirez Castro, Vidal Castro Barbosa, Silvestre Ramirez, Manuel Almendarez, Sr., Josie Yeaman, Gayle Elesante, John Rayray, Erlene Raspo, Mary Oliva, Rachel Rossiter, Connie Spielman, Tim Yun, Dolores Dominguez, Rita Hersom, Russell Smith, Vanessa Jara, Karen Essner, Lydia Quintana, Jodi Harden, David Smith, Liz Waddle, Gilberto Rios Sevilla, Stephanie Delira, and Rita Zanck


To add or remove names, please contact the Media Coordinator at media@presentationchurch.net.

To see additional 'Prayers for the Sick', please click here. 
mASS iNTENTIONS

wEEKLY mASS iNTENTIONS

Although there will not be a gathering of parishioners, we will still offer Masses each day.
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
  • 7:00 AM: †Guadalupe Garcia
  • 8:45 AM: †Ricardo Gonzales
  • 10:30 AM: Josefina & Edgar Zatarain -20-year wedding anniversary
  • 12:15 PM: †Richard del Grande
  • 2:15 PM: 
  • 5:00 PM: †Crispriano Aberin
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Monday, October 19, 2020
7:00 AM: †Alejandro Estrada

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
  • 7:00 AM: †Theresa Canez
  • 5:30 PM: 
 
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
7:00 AM: †Sandra Kollars
 
Thursday, October 22, 2020
7:00 AM: †Henrique Dutra
 
Friday, October 23, 2020
  • 7:00 AM: †Revelina Bautista
 
Saturday, October 24, 2020
  • 8:00 AM: †Maura Cortez
  • 5:00 PM: †Robert Hose
  • 7:00 PM: 
iN rEMEMBRANCE OF

iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US

​Robert Lee Pemberton
​Vivian Penaflor
​Michael James Herrera
Marialinda Umbay
Delia Addi
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Rowena Bautista
Kim Spaulding Rimington
​Brien Ecker
​Lolita Caluya

Ronald Bernaldo
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Mario Olandesca Guillem
Alberto Mendoza
Jose Quiterio Mendoza
Carmen Mendoza-Ranches
​Tony Guzman
Pascual Caluya
​Jim Harnois
​Mike DeToro

Theresa Ann Canez
Froilan Vargas
​​Francisco Sudario
Benito Sanchez
Maria Muna
​Rosemary Sweet
​Jaime Umpad Albinto
José Mario Lopez
Bernardina Oliva
Fidel Huerta
​Rob Gulden
Lillian Helen Munson
Kevin Dobson
Germaine Hersom

Eddie Garcia
​Gerald Coburn
Rudy 
Quintana
Mark Anthony Tabisula​
​Deusdedit Judilla
​Andrea Esquivel
Maria Casillas
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Leo Delcarlo

View our bulletin on Parishes Online


​gROW yOUR fAITH

rEADINGS FOR THE weEK

From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

To view full readings, please click here.

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Sunday, October 18, 2020 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

Monday, October 19, 2020 
Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21
 
Tuesday, October 20 2020
Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38
 
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48
 
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53
 
Friday, October 23, 2020
Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59
 
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9
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Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40
Stewardship ReflEctions

From our Stewardship Council


​29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.”  -  Matthew 22:21
 
Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second, especially our money.  
 

 


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​29º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"Den al César lo que es del César y a Dios lo que es de Dios". - MATEO 22:21
 
Todo lo que somos y todo lo que tenemos le pertenece a Dios. No somos "dueños" de nada, somos simplemente "administradores" de los dones que Dios nos ha dado a cada uno de nosotros. Todo lo que Dios está pidiendo es que le devolvamos una parte de lo que nos dio. Ésta es la esencia de la corresponsabilidad. Dios debería ser nuestra primera prioridad en todo. Todo lo demás viene en segundo lugar, especialmente nuestro dinero.
 


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Children's PRayer

From our Minister of religious Education

Sharing the Gospel
When you grow up and earn money, you will have to pay taxes. Taxes pay for many good things that keep us safe and healthy. When you grow up in your faith, you will want to give God some of the money you earn, because all you have is a gift from God.
 
 


Prayer
God, teach me to use money wisely so my community and my church can grow. 
 


Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself putting money in the collection at church.
 
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Mission for the Week
Take care of God's world. Together as a family, clean up trash that's lying around in your neighborhood.
 
 
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Spiritual Communion
Even if one cannot sacramentally receive the Eucharist, everyone should be aware of the practice of making a spiritual communion. The following is a daily prayer for Spiritual Communion:

O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.

For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
saINT OF THE wEEK

Saint John of Capistrano

Feast Day: October 3rd

This Italian studied law in Perugia, where he married the daughter of a leading family and became governor of the city in 1412. Imprisoned during a civil war, he had a vision of St. Francis, followed by a spiritual conversion. Dispensed from his marriage vows, John joined the Friars Minor in 1416 and was ordained four years later. Going barefoot and wearing a hair shirt, he became a great preacher, worked diligently to reform the Franciscan orders, served as the friars’ vicar general and was named papal legate in a number of places in Europe and Palestine. He also led a wing of the Christian army in a victory against the Turks who besieged Belgrade in 1456. John is the patron of jurists and military chaplains.  
 

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Copyright © 2020, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

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San Juan Captistrano

​​Día de fiesta—23 de Octubre
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Este italiano estudio leyes en Perugia, lugar en donde contrajo matrimonio con la hija de una familia destacada y, en 1412, se convirtió en gobernador de esa ciudad. Fue tomado preso durante una guerra civil; tuvo una visión de san Francisco que lo llevó a una conversión espiritual. En 1416, luego de recibir una dispensa de sus votos matrimoniales, Juan se unió a los Frailes Menores y fue ordenado cuatro años más tarde. Descalzo y usando una camisa de crin, se convirtió en un gran predicador, trabajando arduamente para reformar las órdenes franciscanas; también prestó servicios como vicario general de los frailes y fue nombrado como legado papal en varios lugares de Europa y Palestina. Lideró una tropa de la armada cristiana en una victoria contra los turcos quienes habían sitiado Belgrado en 1456. Juan es el patrón de los juristas y de los capellanes militares.
 
 

Copyright © 2020, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados.
Saint of the Month
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A Message from Fr. Mark:
 
Our October SAINT OF THE MONTH is St. Francis of Assisi. There are several beautiful videos about St. Francis in Formed.org (FREE for our parishioners). 
 
Hello, parents of our children’s catechism program (Family of Faith).  
On the website Formed.org there are several films and documentaries about St. Francis of Assisi (our saint of the month for October), including a cartoon version for children! Watching this together can be part of your children’s catechism for this year! But before watching the cartoon on with your children, you may want to watch their documentary so that you can have an understanding and be able to explain it to your children. 
 
My favorite full-length film about St. Francis is unfortunately not available to us for free on Formed.org. It is the 1989 film with Mickey Rourke as St. Francis. I prefer this film because it realistically shows the hardships of the life of poverty embraced by St. Francis (Zeffirelli’s 1972 film is too flowery and fanciful!)
 
Fr. Mark

​There are 3 easy steps for new parishioners to Sign Up on FORMED:
  1. Visit http://signup.formed.org/
  2. Enter our parish zip (95207) or name
  3. Select "Church of the Presentation of the BVM" when it appears
  4. Click "Next"
  5. Enter your name and email
  6. Click Sign Up

​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).

Available on FORMED.ORG
Movie: A Sign of Contradiction
http://watch.formed.org/videos/st-francis-of-assisi-sign-of-contradiction 
Cartoon: The Knight of Assisi
http://watch.formed.org/videos/francis-the-knight-of-assisi
 
Available on YouTube (Rent or Buy)
Movie: Francesco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gboS5nyNajQ
 
Francesco is a 1989 docu-drama relating in flashback St. Francis of Assisi's evolution from rich man's son to religious humanitarian and finally to a full-fledged saint. The film was based on Hermann Hesse's Francis of Assisi, which director Liliana Cavani had previously filmed in 1966. It was shot in the Italian region of Abruzzo and it stars Mickey Rourke and Helena Bonham Carter. Greek composer, Vangelis, provided the musical score.
 
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Happening Now

iN OUR pARISH
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​Due to the state-wide stay-at-home orders from the California Governor, all indoor events have been suspended.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY
Download our new smartphone app TODAY! 

Download our new FREE app for iPhone and Android smartphones. 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.


Descargue nuestra nueva aplicación parroquial HOY!. 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.

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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:
  1. Online (our website and Parishes Online)
  2. As an email to you (will now be from @4LPi.com)
  3. On our parish Smartphone app (myParish app)

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 which means your ad will reach even more people!

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!
In Our Parish School
“Alone we can do so little, together we can so much.” - Helen Keller. Our new normal (for now): teaching lessons via ZOOM. Our teachers are working around the clock and going above & beyond to be there for their students.

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​Prayer to Begin a School Year/Semester
Blessed are you, Lord God,
Creator of body and mind and heart; you have sent the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to guide your people in all their ways. At the beginning of this new school year (or semester/term) we implore your mercy: bless the students, teachers, and staff, that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus. Expand the horizons of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge; deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need. Glory and praise to you, Lord God, in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever.
R/. Amen

Prayer taken from the Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Revised Edition (Washington, DC: USCCB, 2007), 300. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved.
IN OUR DIOCESE

Diocesan News

Bishop Cotta's Corner
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​To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for September 2020, click here (English).
​To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for September 2020, click here (Spanish).

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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To view the California Bishops Initiative to Address Personal, Collective Sin of Racism, please click here.

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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.

Grow Your Faith
The School of Ministry Office has decided to provide courses online for the 2020-21 course year.  Sessions for the Ministry Formation Courses (ITM and TLM) will be given through a partnership with Dayton University.  Scripture will be given via zoom through the School of Ministry.  There are no Specializations currently programmed.  

To view the courses being offered for 2020-2021, please click here.

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Pre-Registration for the upcoming Scripture Institute (Bible Study) course is open. This course will cover the New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship. Orientation will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Sessions will be online via Zoom from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday nights. To pre-register and/or for more information click on the link below or contact our office at 209-546-7630 or via email at som@stocktondiocese.org.

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To visit the Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry - Scripture Institute Course webpage, click here.
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To visit the Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry - Formation in Spanish webpage, click here.
Liturgy & Worship 
The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions is providing free webinars on the liturgical books of the Roman Rite If you are interested in the structure, history, translation, and reform of the liturgical books, this is a great opportunity to learn more! 
· Every Wednesday at 10 am, October 21, 2020 to March 10, 2021. To register, visit fdlc.org/formation
 
Scripture Institute Course
· Scripture Institute - October 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm. For more information, please contact Isela Quezada at (209) 546-7630 or som@stocktondiocese.org.
 
Harm, Healing and Human Dignity Conference
· Hosted by the Catholic Mobilizing Network - October 27, 29, 31, 2020. For more information, please visit www.catholicsmobilizing.org/conference.
 
Hope, Heal, Renew!
This virtual conference to explore transformative new ideas, deepen in knowledge of the Catholic Faith, and share our diverse gifts with each other and our communities as brothers and sisters in Christ.
· November 12-14, 2020. Registration for the Diocese of Stockton is only $15.00.
For more information and to registers, please visit hhr.sidecarprod.com.
 
Human Trafficking 101
Human Trafficking 101 - Awareness & Prevention Training Webinar. Be Empowered by being in the Know!
· November 17, 2020, from 6-: 7:30 PM
For more information on human trafficking and how you and your family can help fight and prevent this heinous crime locally, join us in a virtual conference training please visit https://stocktondiocese.org/without-permission-sign-up​.

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Church: 1515 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207
Ministry Center: 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207
School: 1635 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207

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Ministry Center Hours

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