MEssage from our MinistersOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Thus says the Lord God: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. . . . I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. - Ezekiel 34:11-12
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. - Psalm 23:1 . . so that God may be all in all. - 1 Corinthians 15:28 Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me. . . . What you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.- Matthew 25:40, 45 Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, gathers all into relationship, a relationship that is so intimate that when we love or do not love others, we are loving or not loving Jesus. It is not just about God and me; it is love that is inclusive of others. Our personal relationship with God spills over into our relationships with ourselves, others, and God’s creation or it doesn’t. St. John of the Cross notes that “In the evening of life we will be judged on love alone.” May our love for God flow over into concrete, real love of others. May we take seriously the words of Jesus so we will be welcomed into eternal life with the one who has loved us. 
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
"Porque así dice el Señor Dios: Aquí estoy yo; yo mismo cuidaré de mi rebaño….Las recobraré de todos los lugares donde se habían dispersado en día de nubes y brumas." Ezequiel, 34 - Bíblia Católica Online "...El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta." Salmos, 23 - Bíblia Católica Online "...para que Dios sea todo en todo." I Corintios, 15 - Bíblia Católica Online "Y el Rey les dirá: "En verdad os digo que cuanto hicisteis a unos de estos hermanos míos más pequeños, a mí me lo hicisteis." Mateo, 25 - Bíblia Católica Online "Y él entonces les responderá: "En verdad os digo que cuanto dejasteis de hacer con uno de estos más pequeños, también conmigo dejasteis de hacerlo." Mateo, 25 - Bíblia Católica Online Jesucristo, Rey del Universo, une a todos en una relación, una relación que es tan íntima que cuando amamos o no a los demás, amamos o no a Jesús. No se trata solo de Dios y de mí; es el amor que incluye a los demás. Nuestra relación personal con Dios se extiende a nuestras relaciones con nosotros mismos, los demás y la creación de Dios o no. San Juan de la Cruz señala que "En la tarde de la vida seremos juzgados solo por amor". Que nuestro amor por Dios se transforme en un amor real y concreto por los demás. Que tomemos en serio las palabras de Jesús para que seamos bienvenidos a la vida eterna con el que nos amó. 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
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King, which is the grand finale of the liturgical year 2020, during which we have had numerous Bible Studies about the Gospel of Matthew. To conclude this year of Matthew, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew about what will happen at the end of the world, when the king comes again: “He will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.” Then it says that we will be judged according to what we did for the least of our brothers: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” This is the famous last judgment parable from chapter 25 of the Gospel of Matthew. We began this year with readings from the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew about how the king was born. The Gospel begins with the genealogy which describes the fact that Jesus was born into the family of St. Joseph and of the Virgin Mary, who were both of royal blood because he was a descendent of King David. (Matthew 1:1-16) Jesus is not born into wealth and privilege, however, because Mary and Joseph were poor, and Jesus was born in a manger. He came to live like one of us in the human family so that we could all be adopted into the “royal family” of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Each of us has royal dignity. That is why each of us deserves the dignity of being properly fed, clothed, and cared for as if we were the son of God himself! Our many parish ministries have provided these services to “the least of our brothers.” Those of us who have been good servants and stewards have no need to fear when our king comes again in glory. We look forward to the eternal jubilee in heaven! Fr. Mark 
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo Presentación: Una Familia Real Hoy es la Solemnidad de Cristo Rey, que es el “gran fínale” del año litúrgico 2020, durante el cual hemos tenido numerosos estudios bíblicos sobre el Evangelio de Mateo. Para concluir este año de Mateo, escuchamos del Evangelio de Mateo que cuenta lo que sucederá al fin del mundo, cuando el rey regrese: “Se sentará en su trono de gloria. Entonces serán congregadas ante él todas las naciones, y él apartará a los unos de los otros, como aparta el pastor a las ovejas de los cabritos, y pondrá a las ovejas a su derecha y a los cabritos a su izquierda.” Luego dice que seremos juzgados de acuerdo con lo que hicimos por el más pequeño de nuestros hermanos: “…Porque estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer, sediento y me dieron de beber, era forastero y me hospedaron, estuve desnudo y me vistieron, enfermo y me visitaron, encarcelado y fueron a verme.” Esta es la famosa parábola del juicio final del capítulo 25 del Evangelio de Mateo. Este año comenzó con lecturas del comienzo del Evangelio de Mateo que describieron el nacimiento del rey. El Evangelio comienza con la genealogía para comprobar que Jesús nació de una familia real. San José y de la Virgen María, fueron ambos de sangre real porque eran descendientes del Rey David. (Mateo 1: 1-16) Sin embargo, Jesús no nació con riquezas y privilegios, porque María y José eran pobres y Jesús nació en un pesebre. ¡Vino a vivir como uno de nosotros en la familia humana, para que todos pudiéramos ser adoptados en la “familia real” de Jesús, María y José! Cada uno de nosotros tiene dignidad real. Por eso cada ser humano debe ser respetado, y adecuadamente alimentado, vestido y cuidado. ¡Cada uno debe ser tratado como si fuera el mismo hijo de Dios! En esta parroquia tenemos muchos ministerios que brindan estos servicios “a los más insignificantes de nuestros hermanos”. Los que son corresponsables y colaboran en estos ministerios no van a tener miedo cuando regrese el en su gloria. 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, Maria Luisa Ramirez Castro, Vidal Castro Barbosa, Silvestre Ramirez, Manuel Almendarez, Sr., Josie Yeaman, Gayle Elesante, 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, Virginia Gurat, Julie Lagesse, Kathy Ramirez, and Karl Feist 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 15, 2020
Monday, November 16, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Friday, November 20, 2020
Saturday, November 21, 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 Margaret Ann Gardea Wilma Murray Rolando Cabutotan Natalia Cabutotan Bruno Barro |
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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 22, 2020 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
Monday, November 23, 2020
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-1
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28
Friday, November 27, 2020
Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Sunday, November 29, 2020 - 1st Sunday of Advent
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37
Sunday, November 22, 2020 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
Monday, November 23, 2020
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-1
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28
Friday, November 27, 2020
Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Sunday, November 29, 2020 - 1st Sunday of Advent
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
“…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me” – MATTHEW 25:40
Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the time or the money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It means giving of one’s time, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when it’s not on our schedule, but on the other person’s schedule.
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Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
"... todo lo que hiciste por uno de mis hermanos más pequeños, lo hiciste por mí" - MATEO 25:40
La mayoría de nosotros somos generosos cuando nos conviene. Somos generosos cuando tenemos el tiempo o el dinero. Pero la generosidad es lo opuesto a eso. Significa dar nuestro tiempo, dinero, compasión, perdón o misericordia cuando no es conveniente; cuando no está en nuestro horario, sino en el horario de la otra persona.
"... todo lo que hiciste por uno de mis hermanos más pequeños, lo hiciste por mí" - MATEO 25:40
La mayoría de nosotros somos generosos cuando nos conviene. Somos generosos cuando tenemos el tiempo o el dinero. Pero la generosidad es lo opuesto a eso. Significa dar nuestro tiempo, dinero, compasión, perdón o misericordia cuando no es conveniente; cuando no está en nuestro horario, sino en el horario de la otra persona.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
A man heard that God was coming to see him the next day. He was eager to see God face to face. First he gave milk to a woman traveler and her baby. Then he plowed his sick neighbor's fields and planted his corn. That night, a note was on his pillow. It said, "You gave me milk, plowed my fields, and planted my seeds. What you did for these people, you did for me." your gifts for God, and he will fill your heart with joy.
Share food with the hungry. Give clothes to the poor. Visit people who are sick. Share the good news about Jesus with people who have made bad choices. Jesus came to forgive them. God will see the loving things you do. He will reward you one day in heaven .
Prayer
God, help me to share what you have given to me.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself visiting someone in the hospital.
Mission for the Week
I will look for God in every man, woman, and child I meet.
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A man heard that God was coming to see him the next day. He was eager to see God face to face. First he gave milk to a woman traveler and her baby. Then he plowed his sick neighbor's fields and planted his corn. That night, a note was on his pillow. It said, "You gave me milk, plowed my fields, and planted my seeds. What you did for these people, you did for me." your gifts for God, and he will fill your heart with joy.
Share food with the hungry. Give clothes to the poor. Visit people who are sick. Share the good news about Jesus with people who have made bad choices. Jesus came to forgive them. God will see the loving things you do. He will reward you one day in heaven .
Prayer
God, help me to share what you have given to me.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself visiting someone in the hospital.
Mission for the Week
I will look for God in every man, woman, and child I meet.
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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.
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saINT OF THE wEEK
Saint CEcilia
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Feast Day: November 22nd Cecilia has been honored as a martyr since about 545. According to a written legend, The Passion of St. Cecilia, she was a Roman Christian of the patrician class betrothed to the pagan Valerian. Th e Cecilia Passion has her singing to God in her heart on her wedding day. Cecilia tells Valerian she has made a vow of virginity and persuades him to convert to Christianity and enter into a celibate marriage. His brother, Tiburtius, also becomes a Christian. The brothers are later martyred. When Cecilia refuses to perform an idolatrous act, she too is martyred. Cecilia is the patron of musicians. “This young Roman martyr invites believers to be watchful on their journey toward the encounter with Christ, gladdening the earthly pilgrimage with the festivity of music and song. May St. Cecilia accompany each of you from Heaven, dear brothers and sisters, and help you to carry out your mission fully in the Church.”— St. John Paul II, November 22, 2003 Quote from St. John Paul II, copyright © 2003, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Copyright © 2016, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: Saint Cecilia and an Angel, Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco, National Gallery of Art |
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Sta. Cecilia
Siglo III
Día de fiesta—22 de Noviembre
Cecilia es honrada como mártir desde el año 545. De acuerdo a la reseña escrita La Pasión de Santa Cecilia, ella fue una cristiana romana proveniente de una familia senatorial y fue la prometida de Valeriano, un joven pagano. La Pasión de Cecilia cuenta que en el día de su boda, en su corazón, ella le cantó a Dios. Cecilia le dice a Valeriano que ella había hecho un juramento de virginidad y lo persuade a convertirse al cristianismo e inician un matrimonio célibe. El hermano de Valeriano, Tiburcio, también se convierte al cristianismo. Más adelante, los dos hermanos fueron martirizados. Cuando Cecilia rehúsa realizar un acto de idolatría, ella también es martirizada. Cecilia es la patrona de los músicos.
"Esta joven mártir romana invita a los creyentes a caminar vigilantes al encuentro con Cristo, alegrando la peregrinación terrena con el gozo del canto y de la música. Que santa Cecilia os acompañe desde el cielo a cada uno de vosotros, amadísimos hermanos y hermanas, y os ayude a realizar plenamente vuestra misión en la Iglesia". —San Juan Pablo II, 22 de noviembre de 2003
La cita del San Juan Pablo II, copyright © 2003, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Todos los derechos reservados. Utilizado con permiso. Copyright © 2016, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen: Saint Cecilia and an Angel, Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco, National Gallery of Art
Siglo III
Día de fiesta—22 de Noviembre
Cecilia es honrada como mártir desde el año 545. De acuerdo a la reseña escrita La Pasión de Santa Cecilia, ella fue una cristiana romana proveniente de una familia senatorial y fue la prometida de Valeriano, un joven pagano. La Pasión de Cecilia cuenta que en el día de su boda, en su corazón, ella le cantó a Dios. Cecilia le dice a Valeriano que ella había hecho un juramento de virginidad y lo persuade a convertirse al cristianismo e inician un matrimonio célibe. El hermano de Valeriano, Tiburcio, también se convierte al cristianismo. Más adelante, los dos hermanos fueron martirizados. Cuando Cecilia rehúsa realizar un acto de idolatría, ella también es martirizada. Cecilia es la patrona de los músicos.
"Esta joven mártir romana invita a los creyentes a caminar vigilantes al encuentro con Cristo, alegrando la peregrinación terrena con el gozo del canto y de la música. Que santa Cecilia os acompañe desde el cielo a cada uno de vosotros, amadísimos hermanos y hermanas, y os ayude a realizar plenamente vuestra misión en la Iglesia". —San Juan Pablo II, 22 de noviembre de 2003
La cita del San Juan Pablo II, copyright © 2003, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Todos los derechos reservados. Utilizado con permiso. Copyright © 2016, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen: Saint Cecilia and an Angel, Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco, National Gallery of Art
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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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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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.
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Diocesan News
Bishop Cotta's Corner
BISHOP COTTA'S MONTHLY REFLECTION
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To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for November 2020,
click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for November 2020, click here (Spanish). Please see below Bishop Cotta's November reflection. In addition to his reflection, Bishop Cotta would also like to share a letter he received from Apostolic Nuncio, Christophe Pierre, in regard to Pope Francis's remarks in the documentary film, Francesco. To view the letter, click here. |
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To view the Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary, click here (English)
To view the Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary, click here (Spanish) To read Bishop Cotta's COVID-19 Update, click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's COVID-19 Update, click here (Spanish). |
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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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