MEssage from our Ministers1st Sunday of Advent
Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, with the mountains quaking before you, while you wrought awesome deeds we could not hope for, such as they had not heard of from of old. . . . Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands. - Isaiah 63:19 – 64:2, 7
Then we will no more withdraw from you; give us new life, and we will call upon your name. - Psalm 80:10 God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. - 1 Corinthians 1:9 Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert!” - Mark 13:33 As we begin the new liturgical year on this First Sunday of Advent, let us seek the light be willing clay in the Potter’s hands be grateful for the gift of new life renew our commitment as disciples be awake and alert to God’s presence and action in our lives. Let us continue to pray for our parish, our community, our city, state, nation, and world during this time of pandemic. Let us remember that even amid uncertainty, darkness, and fear, God is present. 
Primer Domingo de Adviento
"Somos desde antiguo gente a la que no gobiernas, no se nos llama por tu nombre. ¡Ah si rompieses los cielos y descendieses - ante tu faz los montes se derretirían," Isaías, 63 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "tú eres nuestro Padre. Nosotros la arcilla, y tú nuestro alfarero, la hechura de tus manos todos nosotros." Isaías, 64 - Bíblia Católica Online "Ya no volveremos a apartarnos de ti; nos darás vida y tu nombre invocaremos" Salmos, 80 - Bíblia Católica Online "Pues fiel es Dios, por quien habéis sido llamados a la comunión con su hijo Jesucristo, Señor nuestro." I Corintios, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online "«Estad atentos y vigilad, porque ignoráis cuándo será el momento." Marcos, 13 - Bíblia Católica Online Al comenzar el nuevo año litúrgico en este primer domingo de Adviento, busquemos la luz estemos dispuestos a ser la arcilla en las manos del alfarero agradezcamos el regalo de una nueva vida renovar nuestro compromiso como discípulos estemos despiertos y alertas a la presencia y acción de Dios en nuestras vidas. Continuemos orando por nuestra parroquia, nuestra comunidad, nuestra ciudad, estado, nación y el mundo durante este tiempo de pandemia. Recordemos que incluso en medio de la incertidumbre, la oscuridad y el miedo, Dios está presente. 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
A Space for God
Last week, Saturday, November 21 was the Feast Day of our parish: The Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgen Mary. We announced the winners of our Essay Contest. Participants wrote one-page essays with their thoughts about the possible significance of the “little box” in our parish logo, which has the letter “P” with a small box that is superimposed on it. What does that “little box” represent? To write my own essay, I did what our school children probably did: an internet search. I typed “symbolism square” and the first thing that popped up was: “The square symbol represents structure, balance, logic, and law and order.” A native Indian tribes website said, “The square symbol visually represents an enclosed space. It symbolizes a safe place, permanence, and security.” Thus, a square is a symbol of a house or a safe building. However, since we are examining our parish logo, a winning essay should explain the relationship between the “P” and the square. The “P” stands for “Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple.” Obviously, therefore, the little box represents the temple. In the Old Testament, the most common name for the Jerusalem Temple was simply “the house” for God (1Kings 6:11ff). It is a place for God to dwell here on Earth. For the Israelites, the holiest thing was the stone tablets upon which were written the ten commandments. These were the “words of God” and so they were always kept in a special box called the Ark of the Covenant. The Israelites carried the Ark through the desert and kept it in a tent called the “Holy of Holies” (15-foot square). When they arrived in Jerusalem and built a huge permanent temple, the Arc and the tent were carried in and placed behind a huge curtain in a special room called the “Holy of Holies” which was a perfect cube: “20 cubits by 20 cubits by 20 cubits” (cubit=20 inches). When Jesus came and “pitched his tent among us” (John 1;14) and died for us, the temple curtain tore and God’s presence gushed forth into the wide world (Mt. 27:51). Now God wants to dwell within us who are his church, the new temple for God. St. Paul wrote: “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1Cor. 3:16) The last pages of the Bible describe visions of the church which is his new dwelling place: “Behold the tabernacle of God with men, and he will dwell with them” (Rev. 21:3). The church is the bride of the Lamb who in scripture appears as a heavenly city for him to dwell in, and which also has the shape of a cube: “’Come here. I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb…’ He took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem… The city was square, its length the same as its width. He measured the city with the rod and found it fifteen hundred miles in length and width and height” (Rev. 21:9,10,16). In a wonderful way, the square in our parish logo also represents the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. What is the safest place we can imagine? A womb! It is said that the womb is such a safe and secure place after a man leaves it, he spends the rest of his life trying to return there. The womb of the Virgin Mary is a place that God created for himself to dwell in. She is the temple called “the House of Gold”. She was the first place where God really dwelt on Earth. The saints say that Mary is “God’s paradise”, his “garden enclosed.” (Song of Songs 4:12) But the amazing thing is that God does not jealously guard his paradise to prevent us from entering. He shares his dwelling place with us. He says, “Behold Continued on page 9 Continued from page 1 your mother.” (John 19:27). So, the “little box” also represents each one of US, because God wants us to be his temples where he can dwell. The box represents the purpose of religion. It means that we should be like the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is the archetype of Mother Church. Thus, we see that the “little box” in our parish logo does not mean that Presentation Parish is a safe place for God’s children, with fences and gates and locks and cameras and security guards. It means that God invites us to enter into Communion with him and that he wants to enter into us and dwell within us, as happened for the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are drawing close to Christmas, a time to remember that Christ entered the womb of the Virgin Mary and entered our world. Unfortunately, we may not be able to enter our church to celebrate this. We look forward to the day when we can enter his heavenly temple! 
Un Espacio para Dios Ayer, el sábado 21 de noviembre, fue la fiesta de nuestra parroquia: el Memorial de la Presentación de la Santísima Virgen María. Tuvimos una competición para los que quieran tratar de escribir sobre la significación de la “cajita” que se ve en el logo de nuestra parroquia. Este símbolo de nuestra parroquia consiste en la letra “P” con una pequeña cajita superpuesta. ¿Qué representa esa "cajita"? Aquí ahora voy a escribir mi opinión. Antes de escribir, yo hice lo que harían los jóvenes: hice una búsqueda en Internet. Escribí “simbolismo cuadrado" y lo primero que apareció fue: "El símbolo del cuadrado representa la estructura, el equilibrio, la lógica y la ley y el orden". Un sitio web de tribus indígenas nativas dijo: “El símbolo del cuadrado representa visualmente un espacio cerrado. Simboliza un lugar seguro, permanencia y seguridad.” Por lo tanto, un cuadrado es un símbolo de una casa o de un edificio seguro. Sin embargo, estamos examinando el logotipo de nuestra parroquia, y tenemos que explicar la relación entre la "P" y el cuadrado. La "P" significa "Presentación de la Santísima Virgen María en el Templo". Obviamente, por tanto, la cajita representa el templo. En el Antiguo Testamento, la palabra que usaban más frecuentemente para referirse al templo fue simplemente “la casa” de Dios (1 Reyes 6: 11ss). Es un lugar donde Dios pueda demorar aquí en la Tierra. Los israelitas decían que Dios demoraba en las tablas de piedra de los diez mandamientos. Estas eran las “palabras de Dios.” Por eso, las guardaban en una cajita especial llamada “el Arca de la Alianza.” Mientras viajaban por el desierto, trajeron con ellos este cofre y lo protegieron con una tienda que nominaron el "Lugar Santísimo", que mesuraba 15 pies cuadrados. Cuando llegaron a Jerusalén y construyeron un enorme templo permanente, el Arca y la tienda fueron llevados y colocados detrás de una enorme cortina en un espacio llamado "el Lugar Santísimo", que era un cubo perfecto: "20 codos por 20 codos por 20 codos” (un codo = 20 pulgadas). Cuando Jesús vino y "plantó su tienda entre nosotros" (Juan 1; 14) y murió por nosotros, la cortina del templo se rasgó y la presencia de Dios brotó para llenar el mundo entero (Mateo 27:51). Ahora Dios quiere demorar dentro de nosotros que somos su iglesia, el nuevo templo de Dios. San Pablo escribió: "¿No sabes que eres un templo de Dios y que el Espíritu de Dios mora en ti?" (1Cor. 3:16) En las últimas páginas de la Biblia se reveló que la iglesia es la nueva morada de Dios: “He aquí el tabernáculo de Dios con los hombres, y él morará con ellos” (Apocalipsis 21: 3). La iglesia es la novia del Cordero, y esta novia aparece en la forma de una ciudad celestial en donde Dios pueda demorar. Y esta ciudad tiene la forma de un cubo: “‘Ven, que te voy a mostrar a la novia, a la esposa del Cordero…’ Me trasladó en espíritu a un cerro muy grande y elevado y me mostró la Ciudad Santa de Jerusalén… La ciudad es un cuadrado: su longitud es igual a su anchura... Midió la ciudad con la caña, y tenía doce mil estadios. Su longitud, anchura y altura son iguales.” (Apocalipsis 21: 9,10,16). De una manera maravillosa, el cuadrado de nuestro logotipo parroquial también representa a la Santísima Virgen María. ¿Cuál sería el lugar más seguro que se pueda imaginar? ¡El útero! ¡Se dice que el útero es un lugar tan seguro y agradable que después de dejarlo, un hombre siempre se esfuerza para volver allí! En seno de la Virgen María es un lugar que Dios creó para él mismo para demorar dentro de ella. Ella es el templo llamado "la Casa de Oro". Su vientre fue el primer lugar donde Dios realmente se hizo presente en la Tierra. Los santos dicen que María es "el paraíso de Dios", su "huerto cerrado." (Cantar de los Cantares 4:12) Pero lo asombroso es que Dios no defiende celosamente este paradiso suyo y no nos prohíbe entrar allí. Comparte su morada con nosotros. Dice: "He ahí a tu madre." (Juan 19:27) La “cajita” representa también a cada uno de NOSOTROS, porque Dios quiere que seamos sus templos donde él pueda morar. La caja representa el propósito de toda religión. Significa que debemos ser como la Santísima Virgen María, que es el arquetipo de la Madre Iglesia. Así es que la "cajita" en nuestro logotipo no significa que la Presentation Parish sea un lugar seguro con cercas, portones, cerraduras, cámaras y guardias de seguridad. Significa que Dios nos invita a entrar en comunión con él, y que Dios quiere entrar y habitar en nosotros, como sucedió con la Santísima Virgen María. Se acerca la Navidad, cuando recordamos la entrada de Cristo en el vientre de la Virgen María y en el mundo. Desafortunadamente, no vamos a poder entrar dentro de nuestra iglesia para celebrar esto. ¡Esperamos con ansias el día en que podamos entrar en su templo celestial! 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, 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 29, 2020
Monday, November 30, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:00 AM: †Ed Garcia Thursday, December 3, 2020 7:00 AM: Mel Abrigo – Thanksgiving - birthday Friday, December 4, 2020
Saturday, December 5, 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 Jaime Carranza |
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rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
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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
Monday, November 30, 2020
Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday, December 4, 2020
Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday, December 6, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
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
Monday, November 30, 2020
Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday, December 4, 2020
Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday, December 6, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
First Sunday of Advent
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” - Mark 13:33
We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for granted. We make our lives too busy. We plan our time, our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen to how God is calling you right now to help build His kingdom on earth.
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” - Mark 13:33
We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for granted. We make our lives too busy. We plan our time, our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen to how God is calling you right now to help build His kingdom on earth.
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Primer Domingo de Adviento
“Mirad, velad y orad; porque no sabéis cuándo llegará el momento". - MARCOS 13:33
Todos damos las cosas por sentado. En particular, damos el tiempo por sentado. Tenemos nuestras vidas demasiado ocupadas. Planificamos nuestro tiempo, nuestros días, semanas, meses e incluso años por adelantado. Recuerde, nuestro tiempo en la tierra es un regalo. Ninguno de nosotros sabe cuánto tiempo estaremos aquí. Empiece hoy y comience a agradecer a Dios por cada día. Tómate un tiempo en silencio, todos los días, y escucha cómo Dios te está llamando ahora mismo para ayudar a construir Su reino en la tierra.
“Mirad, velad y orad; porque no sabéis cuándo llegará el momento". - MARCOS 13:33
Todos damos las cosas por sentado. En particular, damos el tiempo por sentado. Tenemos nuestras vidas demasiado ocupadas. Planificamos nuestro tiempo, nuestros días, semanas, meses e incluso años por adelantado. Recuerde, nuestro tiempo en la tierra es un regalo. Ninguno de nosotros sabe cuánto tiempo estaremos aquí. Empiece hoy y comience a agradecer a Dios por cada día. Tómate un tiempo en silencio, todos los días, y escucha cómo Dios te está llamando ahora mismo para ayudar a construir Su reino en la tierra.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
When you play on a baseball team, you learn how to pay attention. Your coach reminds you and your teammates to stay ready. You learn to watch the ball. Those are good lessons to learn, because Jesus wants you to pay attention, too. Keep your eyes and your mind on Jesus, so you're ready when he comes.
Prayer
Jesus, help me to stay ready for you.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of people who help you stay ready for Jesus.
Mission for the Week
Play a quick game of baseball. Cheer for one another. End the game with a prayer that you will keep your eyes on Jesus.
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When you play on a baseball team, you learn how to pay attention. Your coach reminds you and your teammates to stay ready. You learn to watch the ball. Those are good lessons to learn, because Jesus wants you to pay attention, too. Keep your eyes and your mind on Jesus, so you're ready when he comes.
Prayer
Jesus, help me to stay ready for you.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of people who help you stay ready for Jesus.
Mission for the Week
Play a quick game of baseball. Cheer for one another. End the game with a prayer that you will keep your eyes on Jesus.
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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.
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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
St. Francis Xavier
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Dates: 1506-1552
Feast Day: December 3 Known as the Apostle to the Indies and to Japan, Francis was born in Spanish Navarre, the youngest in a large family. He studied at the University of Paris, where he met St. Ignatius of Loyola, and was among the first seven Jesuits who vowed to be spiritual soldiers for Christ. They were ordained as a group in 1537. For 11 years, from 1541 until his untimely death after only two weeks on the Chinese coast, Francis evangelized in the East Indies, Mozambique, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Japan. A missionary prone to seasickness who had trouble learning foreign languages, Francis is the patron saint of missionaries, Borneo, the East Indies, India, Pakistan, Japan and Outer Mongolia. Copyright ©2019, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. CNS photo/The Crosiers Gene Plaisted St. Francisco Javier
1506-1552 Día de fiesta—3 de Diciembre Francisco, conocido como el Apóstol de las Indias y de Japón, nació en la Navarra española y era el más joven de una extensa familia. Él estudió en la Universidad de Paris donde conoció a san Ignacio de Loyola y fue uno de los siete primeros jesuitas que hicieron votos para ser los soldados espirituales de Cristo y, en 1537, fueron ordenados en grupo. A lo largo de 11 años, desde 1541 hasta su fallecimiento que ocurrió solo a las dos semanas de haber llegado a las costas de China, Francisco había evangelizado en las Indias Orientales, Mozambique, India, Malasia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia y Japón. Francisco, que era un misionero propenso al mareo y que tenía dificultad para aprender idiomas extranjeros, es el santo patrón de los misioneros, de Borneo, de las Indias Orientales, India, Pakistán, Japón y Mongolia Exterior. Copyright ©2019 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. CNS photo/The Crosiers Gene Plaisted |
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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
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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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
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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