MEssage from our MinistersTwenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished plant. . . . - Isaiah 5:7
. . . take care of this vine and protect what your right hand has planted. . . . - Psalm 80:14-15 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petitions, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. - Philippians 4:6 There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. - Matthew 21:33 “The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” In his “song” of the vineyard Isaiah recalls the careful and loving treatment that the owner (God) gave to his vineyard (Israel). Yet the vineyard yielded only wild grapes (sin and rebellion). Out of frustration the owner threatens to destroy the vineyard (by means of the Assyrian army) and make it into a ruin (“God’s Vineyard,” Daniel J. Harrington, SJ). In sincerity of heart can we ask God to “take care of this vine” (Psalm 80:14) so “we will no more withdraw from [God]” (Psalm 80:18)? What can we do today to be mindful of God’s love and care for us? What concrete steps will we take to turn away from sin and rebellion? Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"7.Pues bien, viña de Yahveh Sebaot es la Casa de Israel, y los hombres de Judá son su plantío exquisito." Isaías, 5 - Bíblia Católica Online . . ."mira y ve, visita a esta viña, 16.cuídala, a ella, la que plantó tu diestra!" Salmos, 80 - Bíblia Católica Online "6.No os inquietéis por cosa alguna; antes bien, en toda ocasión, presentad a Dios vuestras peticiones, mediante la oración y la súplica, acompañadas de la acción de gracias." Filipenses, 4 - Bíblia Católica Online "Era un propietario que plantó una viña, la rodeó de una cerca, cavó en ella un lagar y edificó una torre; la arrendó a unos labradores y se ausentó." Mateo, 21 - Bíblia Católica Online "La viña de Jehová de los ejércitos es la casa de Israel". En su “cántico” de la viña Isaías recuerda el trato esmerado y amoroso que el dueño (Dios) le dio a su viña (Israel). Sin embargo, la viña solo produjo uvas silvestres (pecado y rebelión). Frustrado, el propietario amenaza con destruir el viñedo (por medio del ejército asirio) y convertirlo en una ruina ("La viña de Dios", Daniel J. Harrington, SJ). Con sinceridad de corazón, ¿Podemos pedirle a Dios que “cuide esta vid” (Salmo 80:14) para que “no nos alejemos más de [Dios]” (Salmo 80:18)? ¿Qué podemos hacer hoy para tener presente el amor y el cuidado de Dios por nosotros? ¿Qué pasos concretos tomaremos para apartarnos del pecado y la rebelión? 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 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.
MISA DOMINICAL/DISTRIBUCION DE LA COMUNION
MISA DIARIA (Lunes-Sábado)
MISA EN ESPAÑOL LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA
ADORACÍON EUCHARÍSTICA
CONFESIÓN
aS OF JuLY 19, 2020All Celebrations will be outside, in front of the Community Center until further notice.
SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY MASS/DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
DAILY MASS (Monday-Saturday)
WEEKDAY SPANISH MASS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
CONFESSION
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. 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 2020FR. MARK'S REFLECTIONS AND ARTICLES / REFLEXIONES Y ARTÍCULOS DEL P. MARK
Dear Parishioners,
Today is October 4, which is the Feast Day and the anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226. This year our entire parish can focus on learning about this important saint because in our new catechism books, which will be used for children of every age, St. Francis is the “saint of the month” for October. St. Francis is one of the most popular saints, of course, because he gave all his wealth to the poor and dedicated himself to a life of joyful service as a deacon in the church. He loved to preach and to distribute Jesus in Holy Communion at Mass, but he also loved to pray in solitude in the forest, where he even preached to the birds! He is known as a lover of God’s creation and of the poor. He is a model for all of us who are trying to resolve the issues of our society, such as caring for the environment but also caring for every human life. He even traveled to try and establish peace in the Middle East! Here is a link to an article which I wrote which describes the life of this wonderful saint. Everyone in the parish is invited to purchase copies of the new catechism books which we will be using to teach children of all ages. Each month there will be a “saint of the month” and lessons from the Catechism of the Catholic Church for each month. The book is called the “Family of Faith Parent’s Guide”, and it will be available for purchase in our parish office, after Sunday Masses and online. It will be very helpful for parents and grandparents and for catechists who teach children and adults. Sincerely, Fr. Mark To read Fr. Mark's articles, please click on the links below. Saint Francis of Assisi PrayerspRAYER FOR THE sICK
Prayer for the SickMany 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.
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 Leo Delcarlo 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 iNTENTIONSAlthough there will not be a gathering of parishioners, we will still offer Masses each day. Sunday, October 4, 2020
Monday, October 5, 2020 7:00 AM: †Mary L. Molina Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:00 AM: Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:00 AM: †Jeanette Paulos Adi Friday, October 9, 2020
Saturday, October 10, 2020
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iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE USRobert Lee Pemberton Vivian Penaflor Michael James Herrera Marialinda Umbay Delia Addi Rowena Bautista Kim Spaulding Rimington Brien Ecker Lolita Caluya Ronald Bernaldo 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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27th Sunday of Ordinary Time “The stone the builders rejected has become the corner stone…” - Matthew 21:42 Jesus was rejected by the religious and political leaders of his day, as well as ordinary citizens. Living a stewardship lifestyle may cause you to be “rejected” by others in today’s society. For example, saying grace before a meal in a restaurant may attract some strange looks from some. But to others it is sign that God is alive and well! 27º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario "La piedra que desecharon los constructores se ha convertido en la piedra angular..." - MATEO 21:42 Jesús fue rechazado por los líderes religiosos y políticos de su época, así como por los ciudadanos comunes. Llevar un estilo de vida de corresponsabilidad puede hacer que otros lo "rechacen" en la sociedad actual. Por ejemplo, dar las gracias antes de una comida en un restaurante puede atraer miradas extrañas de algunos. ¡Pero para otros es una señal de que Dios está vivo y bien! |
Feast Day: October 5th
A year after emigrating from Bavaria to America in 1843 he was ordained a Redemptorist priest. He worked for six years with St. John Neumann. A kindly confessor and dynamic mission preacher, he ministered mainly in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Michigan, and directed two seminaries. During the Civil War, he petitioned President Lincoln to exempt seminarians from the draft and, when refused, he ordained them because priests were exempt. In 1866 he began working with immigrants in New Orleans and died in a yellow fever epidemic. Copyright © 2020, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. |
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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. |
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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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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.
To visit the Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry - Scripture Institute Course webpage, click here. |
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