MEssage from our MinistersAll Saints' Day
They prostrated themselves before the throne [and] worshiped God. . . . - Revelation 7:11
Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who may stand in his holy place? - Psalm 24:3 See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called children of God. - 1 John 3:1 When Jesus saw the crowds he went up the mountain. . . . Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. - Matthew 5:1, 12 Our stance before God is creature before Creator, but we are not merely creatures. We are “children of God” (1 Jn 3:1), called to be in relationship with God. The seal from the first reading denotes that we belong to God. The one who can ascend the mountain of the Lord is “One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean” (Ps 24:4). Mountains are typically the place of theophany, the place where God reveals Godself. This relationship with God is of utmost importance. Jesus lays out a blueprint in the Beatitudes for how this relationship is expressed. If we follow Jesus’ invitation, we will indeed be richly blessed. How will we share those blessings with someone today? 
Día de Todos los Santos
"se postraron delante del trono, rostro en tierra, y adoraron a Dios" Apocalipsis, 7 - Bíblia Católica Online "3.¿Quién subirá al monte de Yahveh?, ¿quién podrá estar en su recinto santo?" Salmos, 24 - Bíblia Católica Online "1.Mirad qué amor nos ha tenido el Padre para llamarnos hijos de Dios," I Juan, 3 - Bíblia Católica Online "1.Viendo la muchedumbre, subió al monte," Mateo, 5 - Bíblia Católica Online. . . "12.Alegraos y regocijaos, porque vuestra recompensa será grande en los cielos" Mateo, 5 - Bíblia Católica Online Nuestra postura ante Dios es la de una creatura ante el Creador, pero no somos simplemente creaturas. Somos “hijos de Dios” (1 Jn 3: 1), llamados a estar en relación con Dios. El sello de la primera lectura denota que pertenecemos a Dios. El que puede ascender al monte del Señor es "Aquel cuyas manos son sin pecado, cuyo corazón es limpio" (Sal 24: 4). Las montañas son típicamente el lugar de la teofanía, el lugar donde Dios se revela a sí mismo. Esta relación con Dios es de suma importancia. Jesús presenta un modelo en las Bienaventuranzas de cómo se expresa esta relación. Si seguimos la invitación de Jesús, de hecho seremos ricamente bendecidos. ¿Cómo compartiremos esas bendiciones con alguien hoy? 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 November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints. It is a holy day of obligation every year because it is the day we celebrate the success stories of humanity: those who made it to heaven. It is a day that makes the demons furious because each saint represents their failure to tempt these souls away from God. This year it falls on Sunday, and so everyone gets to hear the special scripture readings about “the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb.” (Rev. 7:14) The Gospel reading explains why they attained the beatific vision: “Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.” (Mt. 5:8) The Family Catechesis books, which we are now distributing in our parish, will give us a saint for each month. The first saint which we will teach our children about this year is St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226). He is everybody’s favorite saint because he joyfully gave away his wealth to the poor and spent his life proclaiming God’s love to everyone, even to the animals! He is my special patron because I was born in the city of San Francisco, and I took his name when I received confirmation here in this parish! Francis had a pure heart. A person with a pure heart is deserving of admiration and confirmation. I will share a few of my favorite stories about St. Francis, which you can share with your children. Francis’ heart was so pure that the birds would gather and quietly listen as he preached to them. A wolf heeded his exhortation to stop terrorizing people near the town of Gubbio. A cricket would come to sit on his finger and sing every day for a week until he announced to his brothers: “We should grant Sister Locust permission to go wherever she likes. She has given us pleasure enough. The flesh could take vainglory in this.” The cricket flew off and never returned. (We Were with Francis, p. 121) Another time Francis and his companions were passing through a noisy marketplace and Francis suddenly asked them: “Do you hear that?” They were puzzled and then amazed when Francis led them to a corner of the street behind one of the vendor’s tables and showed them a cricket that was singing. Francis explained that when one’s heart is pure; it will be attuned to God’s creatures. Like many saints, Francis was attacked by demons, but an ancient text explains that he defeated them by having a joyful heart: “St. Francis dealt harshly and severely with his body from the beginning of his conversion until the day of his death, but his chief and most particular concern was seeing to it that inwardly and outwardly he would be and remain spiritually joyful. He said that if the servant of God would always strive to have and keep inner and outer joy, the fruit of a pure heart, the demons would have no power to harm him. They would say: ‘This servant of God is joyful in tribulation and joyful when all goes well. We can’t find an entrance to get in and do him damage.’” (We Were with Francis, p. 72) A person with a pure heart is not saddened by anything, except at the sight of sin. One day St. Francis was walking along a road near his favorite chapel: St. Mary of the Portiuncula. As he walked, he was weeping and wailing loudly. A man saw him and thought he was in pain. He asked: “Brother, what’s the matter?” Francis answered: “I ought to travel everywhere, and not be ashamed, weeping and wailing for the passion of my Lord.” The man then walked along with him, he too wailing and shedding abundant tears. (We Were with Francis, p. 160) Those who are in love make extravagant requests. Francis loved Jesus so much that he wanted to unite himself completely to him. He asked for two things: that he might experience the pain that Jesus experienced on the Cross, and that he might experience the love with which Jesus gave His life for the world. When Francis meditated on the crucifixion, his followers would hear him crying: “Love is not loved.” Near the end of Francis’ life, a Seraph angel appeared to him and marked him with the wounds of Jesus, the stigmata, on his hands, feet, and side. The gentle hands and the pure heart that had shown such great love for everyone became like those of Christ! Sincerely, Fr. Mark Queridos feligreses, Hoy es 1 de noviembre, la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos. Cada ano el día 1 de noviembre es un día de precepto para ir a misa porque es una fiesta muy importante. Es la celebración de victoria humana. Es la celebración de las vidas humanas que tuvieron éxito. Es la celebración de las personas humanas que alcanzaron la meta de la vida humana, ¡que es llegar al cielo! Es un día que causa mucho enojo en los demonios porque cada santo representa su fracaso para ellos. Cada alma que gana el cielo es una pérdida para el demonio. Este año el día 1ero de noviembre cae en domingo, y por eso todos escucharemos hoy las lecturas especiales que se refieren a “los que vienen de la gran persecución; han lavado y blanqueado sus vestiduras con la sangre del Cordero.” (Apocalipsis 7:14) En el Evangelio de hoy dice como hicieron para alcanzar la visión beatífica: "Bienaventurados los limpios de corazón, porque ellos verán a Dios". (Mateo 5: 8) Los libros de Catequesis Familiar que ahora estamos distribuyendo en nuestra parroquia nos presentarán un santo para cada mes. El primer santo que enseñaremos a nuestros hijos este año es San Francisco de Asís (1182-1226), que es un santo favorito para muchos porque alegremente regaló todas sus riquezas y se dedicó a proclamar el amor de Dios a todos, ¡incluso a los animales! Él es mi patrón especial porque nací en la ciudad de San Francisco, ¡y también porque yo tomé su nombre cuando recibí la confirmación aquí en esta parroquia! Francis tenía un corazón puro. Una persona de corazón puro es una persona digna de admiración y confirmación (estoy escribiendo este mensaje en la noche de la confirmación del nuevo juez para el Corte Supremo, ¡quien es una católica pro vida!). Ahora quiero compartir algunas historias de la vida San Francisco, que ustedes pueden compartir con sus hijos. El corazón de Francis era tan puro que los pájaros se reunían y escuchaban en silencio mientras él predicaba. Un lobo escuchó su exhortación y dejó de causar miedo en el municipio de Gubbio. Un grillo venía a sentarse en su dedo y cantar todos los días durante una semana, hasta que el santo dijo a sus hermanos: “Deberíamos darle permiso a la hermana grillo para ir a donde quiera. Ella nos ha causado bastante placer. La carne podría presumir de vanagloria en esto ". El grillo voló y nunca regresó. (We Were with Francis, p. 121) En otra ocasión estaban pasando por un mercado ruidoso y Francis de repente les preguntó a sus compañeros: "¿Escuchan eso?" Estaban perplejos y luego asombrados cuando Francis los condujo a una esquina de la calle detrás de una de las mesas de los vendedores y les mostró un grillo que estaba cantando. Francis explicó que cuando el corazón de uno es puro, estará en sintonía con las criaturas de Dios. Igual a muchos santos, Francisco fue atacado por demonios, pero un texto antiguo explica que los derrotó por medio de su alegría: “St. Francisco trató con dureza y severidad a su cuerpo desde el comienzo de su conversión hasta el día de su muerte, pero su principal y más particular preocupación principal era de mantenerse siempre alegre interiormente y externamente. Él estaría y permanecería espiritualmente alegre, él dijo que si el sirviente de Dios siempre se esforzaría por tener y conservar el gozo espiritual- que es el fruto de un corazón puro- los demonios no tendrían poder para hacerle daño. Los demonios dirían: “Este siervo de Dios se alegra en la tribulación y se alegra cuando todo va bien. No podemos encontrar ninguna entrada para entrar en él y hacerle daño". (We Were with Francis, p. 72) Una persona de corazón puro no se entristece por nada, excepto cuando ve el pecado. Un día, San Francisco caminaba cerca de su capilla favorita: Santa María de la Porciúncula. Mientras caminaba, lloraba y se lamentaba de voz alta. Un hombre lo vio y pensó que Francisco estaba sufriendo. Él le preguntó: "Hermano, ¿qué pasa?" Francisco respondió: "Yo debería andar por todas partes y no avergonzarme, llorando y lamentándose por la Pasión de mi Señor". El hombre luego se puso a caminar con Francisco, él también llorando y derramando abundantes lágrimas. (We Were with Francis, p. 160) Los que están enamorados piden cosas extravagantes. Francisco amaba tanto a Jesús que quería unirse por completo a él. Pidió dos cosas: que pudiera experimentar el dolor que experimentó Jesús en la Cruz, y que pudiera experimentar el amor con el cual Jesús dio su vida por el mundo. Cuando Francisco meditaba sobre la crucifixión, lloraba y repetía: "El amor no es amado.” Al fin de su vida, un ángel serafín se le apareció a Francisco y lo marcó con las llagas de Jesús- los estigmas- en sus manos, en sus pies y en su costado. ¡Las manos y el corazón puro que mostraron tierno amor se transformaron en manos de Cristo! Sincerely, Fr. Mark 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, Rita Zanck, Jaime Carranza, and Virginia Gurat 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, November 1, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Thursday, November 5, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Friday, November 6, 2020
Saturday, November 7, 2020
iN rEMEMBRANCE OF
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 Leo Del Carlo Jr. Mary Pabinguit Dolores Mendoza Jacqueline Gaffney |
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gROW yOUR fAITH
rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
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Sunday, November 1, 2020 -All Saints' Day
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Monday, November 2, 2020
Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11/Jn 6:37-40
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Phil 2:5-11/Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Phil 2:12-18/Lk 14:25-33
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Phil 3:3-8a/Lk 15:1-10
Friday, November 6, 2020
Phil 3:17—4:1/Lk 16:1-8
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Phil 4:10-19/Lk 16:9-15
Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 6:12-16/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13
Sunday, November 1, 2020 -All Saints' Day
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Monday, November 2, 2020
Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11/Jn 6:37-40
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Phil 2:5-11/Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Phil 2:12-18/Lk 14:25-33
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Phil 3:3-8a/Lk 15:1-10
Friday, November 6, 2020
Phil 3:17—4:1/Lk 16:1-8
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Phil 4:10-19/Lk 16:9-15
Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 6:12-16/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
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All Saints' Day ”Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me.” - Matthew 5:11 We are all at different points on the path to holiness, on getting to Heaven and becoming a saint. Part of the journey is being mocked and ridiculed by others. When this happens, how do you respond? Do you become silent? Do you react in anger or do you react with love? Fortunately, as one Body of Christ, we are united with the saints already in Heaven. Ask your favorite saint for guidance in defending the Faith. |
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Día de Todos los Santos
"Bienaventurados ustedes cuando por mi causa los insulten, los persigan y profieran todo tipo de calumnias en su contra (falsamente)". - MATEO 5:11 Todos estamos en diferentes puntos del camino hacia la santidad, para llegar al cielo y convertirnos en santos. Parte del viaje es ser burlado y ridiculizado por otros. Cuando esto sucede, ¿cómo respondes? ¿Te callas? ¿Reaccionas con ira o reaccionas con amor? Afortunadamente, como un solo Cuerpo de Cristo, estamos unidos con los santos que ya están en el Cielo. Pídale orientación a su santo favorito para defender tu fe. |
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Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
When you are merciful, you are kind and forgiving. Your actions teach others how to love God and each other. You visit the sick. You comfort those who are crying. You pray for those who are in jail. You share money, food, water, shelter, and clothing with those who need it. You forgive the people who hurt you. When you are kind and forgiving to other people, they will also be kind and forgiving to you.
Instead of being bossy, be kind and humble. Instead of being angry, work hard to make peace. Instead of wanting to be popular or rich, spend time with kids who are lonely. When you care about other people, God will smile. He will reward you in heaven.
Prayer
Lord, I want to be kind and forgiving, please help me.
Something to Draw
Draw yourself wiping the tears from the face of your brother, sister, or friend.
Mission for the Week
I will send a card to cheer up someone who needs it.
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When you are merciful, you are kind and forgiving. Your actions teach others how to love God and each other. You visit the sick. You comfort those who are crying. You pray for those who are in jail. You share money, food, water, shelter, and clothing with those who need it. You forgive the people who hurt you. When you are kind and forgiving to other people, they will also be kind and forgiving to you.
Instead of being bossy, be kind and humble. Instead of being angry, work hard to make peace. Instead of wanting to be popular or rich, spend time with kids who are lonely. When you care about other people, God will smile. He will reward you in heaven.
Prayer
Lord, I want to be kind and forgiving, please help me.
Something to Draw
Draw yourself wiping the tears from the face of your brother, sister, or friend.
Mission for the Week
I will send a card to cheer up someone who needs it.
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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.
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
Solemnity of All Saints
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Feast Day: November 1st
All Hallows’ Day, the Solemnity of All Saints, or All Saints’ Day is a celebration of all Catholic saints held on November 1 each year. “On this solemnity, we recall the holy men and women who, having completed their earthly journeys, now live forever with God. These saints, though not canonized, offer us models of abiding faith and love of God and neighbor” (Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints, 109). Veneration of the saints fosters our faith in God and does not detract from it. Rather, our faith in God is strengthen by our relationship with our brothers and sisters in the faith who are in heaven. The Church teaches that by imitating the virtues lived by the saints, the saints brings us closer to Christ. When we ask the saints to pray for us, we ask them to join their wills with the will of God and intercede for us here on earth. This is the Communion of Saints which we profess every Sunday in the Creed. This is an original piece that was created specifically for Catholic Current. More information on the veneration of saints can be found on USCCB’s website at http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/popular-devotional-practices-basic-questions-and-answers.cfm Copyright © 2013, 2017, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Additional information taken from Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints, (Washington, DC: USCCB 2013), 109. |
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La Solemnidad de Todos los Santos
Día de fiesta—1 de Noviembre
El Día de los Santificados, la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos o el Día de Todos los Santos es una celebración de todos los santos católicos que se celebra anualmente el 1 de noviembre. “En esta Solemnidad, recordamos a todas las mujeres y hombres santos quienes, habiendo completado su jornada terrenal, hoy viven eternamente con Dios. Estos santos, aunque no hayan sido canonizados, nos ofrecen unos modelos de fe y de amor perdurables hacia Dios y hacia sus semejantes” (traducción libre, tomada de Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints, 109).
Venerar a los santos fomenta nuestra fe en Dios y no le resta mérito. Al contrario, nuestra fe en Dios se fortalece por nuestra relación con nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la fe quienes están en el cielo. La Iglesia enseña que, al imitar las virtudes vividas por los santos, los santos nos acercan más a Cristo. Cuando les pedimos a los santos que recen por nosotros, les estamos pidiendo que unan su voluntad con la voluntad de Dios e intercedan por nosotros aquí en la tierra. Esa es la Comunión de los Santos, la que profesamos cada domingo en el Credo.
Este es un escrito original que fue creado específicamente para Catholic Current. Más información acerca de la veneración de los santos se puede encontrar en la página web de la USCCB www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/popular-devotional-practices-basic-questions-and-answers.cfm (en inglés). Copyright © 2013, 2017, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Additional information taken from Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints, (Washington, DC: USCCB 2013), 109.
Día de fiesta—1 de Noviembre
El Día de los Santificados, la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos o el Día de Todos los Santos es una celebración de todos los santos católicos que se celebra anualmente el 1 de noviembre. “En esta Solemnidad, recordamos a todas las mujeres y hombres santos quienes, habiendo completado su jornada terrenal, hoy viven eternamente con Dios. Estos santos, aunque no hayan sido canonizados, nos ofrecen unos modelos de fe y de amor perdurables hacia Dios y hacia sus semejantes” (traducción libre, tomada de Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints, 109).
Venerar a los santos fomenta nuestra fe en Dios y no le resta mérito. Al contrario, nuestra fe en Dios se fortalece por nuestra relación con nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la fe quienes están en el cielo. La Iglesia enseña que, al imitar las virtudes vividas por los santos, los santos nos acercan más a Cristo. Cuando les pedimos a los santos que recen por nosotros, les estamos pidiendo que unan su voluntad con la voluntad de Dios e intercedan por nosotros aquí en la tierra. Esa es la Comunión de los Santos, la que profesamos cada domingo en el Credo.
Este es un escrito original que fue creado específicamente para Catholic Current. Más información acerca de la veneración de los santos se puede encontrar en la página web de la USCCB www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/popular-devotional-practices-basic-questions-and-answers.cfm (en inglés). Copyright © 2013, 2017, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Additional information taken from Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints, (Washington, DC: USCCB 2013), 109.
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:
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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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
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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:
Printed bulletins are currently not available per the guidance of the public health officials and our diocese. |
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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!
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.
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.
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.
(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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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.
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.
To visit the Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry - Scripture Institute Course webpage, click here. |
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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.
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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BISHOP COTTA’s REFLECTIONS: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/BishopsReflectio
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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