MEssage from our MinistersThirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her, and found by those who seek her. - Wisdom 6:12
O God, you are my God whom I seek. . . . - Psalm 63:2 Thus we shall always be with the Lord. - 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him! - Matthew 25:6 Do we actively seek God? Do we make time for prayer, silence, and solitude? Do we choose to be in relationship with God? Let us pray for the grace to seek God as God seeks us. I FLED Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways of my own mind; and in the mist of tears I hid from Him. . . . Nigh and nigh draws the chase, with unperturbèd pace, deliberate speed, majestic instancy; and past those noisèd Feet a voice comes yet more fleet— ‘Lo! naught contents thee, who content’st not Me!’ Shade of His hand, outstretched caressingly? Ah, fondest, blindest, weakest, I am He Whom thou seekest! Thou dravest love from thee, who dravest Me.’ From The Hound of Heaven, Francis Thompson 
Décimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"Radiante e inmarcesible es la Sabiduría. Fácilmente la contemplan los que la aman y la encuentran los que la buscan." Sabiduría, 6 - Bíblia Católica Online " 2.Dios, tú mi Dios, yo te busco, sed de ti tiene mi alma" Salmos, 63 - Bíblia Católica Online "Y así estaremos siempre con el Señor." I Tesalonicenses, 4 - Bíblia Católica Online "¡Ya está aquí el novio! ¡Salid a su encuentro!""Mateo, 25 - Bíblia Católica Online ¿Buscamos activamente a Dios? ¿Hacemos tiempo para la oración, el silencio y la soledad? ¿Elegimos tener una relación con Dios? Oremos por la gracia de buscar a Dios como Dios nos busca a nosotros. Yo HUÍ de el, por las noches y por los días; huí de Él, por los arcos de los años; huí de él, por los caminos laberínticos de mi propia mente; y en la bruma de las lágrimas me escondí de él. . . . Cerca y cerca atrae la persecución con paso imperturbable, velocidad deliberada, majestuoso instante; y más allá de esos pies ruidosos una voz llega aún más veloz, "¡Mira! nada te contenta, que no me contentas a mí!" ¿Sombra de Su mano, extendida acariciantemente? "Ah, el más cariñoso, el más ciego, el más débil, ¡Soy Aquel a quien tú buscas! Tú extraes amor de ti, que me atraes". Del The Hound of Heaven, Francis Thompson 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
“The Bridegroom is long delayed.”
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells a story about waiting for our happiness to come. Our earthly life is a delay before we get to enter the heavenly wedding banquet. We sit in dreary darkness with only the dim light of faith. Jesus compares it to ten virgins who sit drowsily together in the dark, waiting for the bridegroom to arrive so that they can enter the wedding feast (Matthew 25:1-13). In this outer darkness, they cannot see the bright festivities inside, and they cannot yet see the bridegroom, and so “they all became drowsy and fell asleep.” But there is a difference: five of them were wise and had flasks of oil so that their lamps did not go out. With this story, Jesus is telling us that in this dark life we must have that extra something, which is faith. The difference is that some people are inwardly prepared to receive that which they cannot see. Only those who have faith are able to enter the heavenly feast and welcome the Bridegroom who is Christ. This month the parents of our parish are teaching their children about the importance of faith. Sometimes it seems that life is a drudgery and that we are always having to wait in the darkness. We are waiting for an end to the pandemic. We are waiting for an end to the political and social unrest in our country. The darkness is so thick that we realize that no politician will be able to overcome it until the Prince of Peace arrives (Mt. 22:2). The thick oil that can keep our lamps burning is faith, which we need in dark times. But it is also an admixture of hope and love. We must be sources of hope for those around us who might be discouraged by the darkness, and we must be radiate love which shows itself in good works. (James 2:18). As St. Paul says, there are three important things: “faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love.” (1Cor. 13:13). The church teaches us that these three virtues are the “theological virtues” (theo = God in Greek). God gives us these three virtues so that, like the wise virgins, we will be capable of entering the heavenly banquet with God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: “The theological virtues relate directly to God. They encourage Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity. They have the One and Triune God for their origin, motive, and object… They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and of meriting eternal life.” (Catechism, #1812-1813) It is said that these three virtues are so completely interrelated that you actually cannot have one without the other two. And if a person lacks one of them, then that person actually has none of them. A person who lacks hope, for example, is actually a person without love, because true love is always optimistic, and believes that things will work out. Also, no one could have real hope and true love unless they have some kind of faith. An example of this would be a person who- through no fault of his own- does not know about God, but who demonstrates true hopefulness and authentic works of charity. Christ said that those who care “for the least of my brothers” would seem to have the theological virtues necessary to enter heaven (Mt. 25:31-46). Naturally, it is important to make effort to practice all three of the theological virtues, in order to make sure that we are not deficient in any of these three necessary virtues on judgement day (Catechism #1814-1820). In order to grow in the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, you can rededicate yourself to the three ways of participating in the life of the church: praying, serving, and giving. Every year we ask all our parishioners to rededicate themselves to these three aspects of Stewardship. You will grow in faith by praying. You will give hope to others by serving and giving. You will show your love of God and neighbor whenever you pray, serve, and give. Please recommit yourself to doing your part in the mission of our parish by filling out your annual “Stewardship Commitment Card”! If you fill out your card and indicate which ministries you would like to participate in, and how you are willing to pray and to give, then you will be preparing yourself to meet the Lord in the joy of heaven, as St. Augustine wrote: “Watch with the heart, watch with faith, watch with love, watch with charity, watch with good works… make ready the lamps. Make sure they do not go out… renew them with the inner oil of an upright conscience; then shall the Bridegroom enfold you in the embrace of his love and bring you into his banquet room, where your lamp can never be extinguished.” (Sermon 93) "El Novio se retrasó mucho". Durante esta vida terrenal, tenemos que esperar con anticipación. Siempre estamos esperando una felicidad que llegará después. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús comparta una parábola sobre esto. Jesús dice que nuestra situación es parecida a diez doncellas vírgenes que esperan la llegada del novio para poder entrar con él al banquete de bodas (Mateo 25: 1-13). Estamos afuera todavía. Demoramos afuera en oscuridad. Todavía no vemos nada: ni la luz de la sala de banquete, ni la cara del novio. Igual a las vírgenes, nos aburramos y se nos entra el sueño a todos y nos dormimos. Pero hay una diferencia: cinco de las diez vírgenes eran previsores. Cuando no hay visión tocar tener previsión. Las cinco vírgenes previsoras llevaron cada una un frasco de aceite con su lámpara. Con esta historia, Jesús nos está diciendo que, en la oscuridad de esta vida, debemos tener ese algo extra, que es la fe. La diferencia es que algunas personas están preparadas interiormente para recibir lo que no pueden ver. Solo los que tienen fe pueden entrar en la fiesta celestial y recibir al Esposo quien es Cristo. Durante este mes, los padres de nuestra parroquia están enseñando a sus hijos la importancia de la fe. Esta vida es muy pesada, y pasamos los días abrumadas de preocupación y desesperación. Estamos en espera de la felicidad, pero se desespera. Esperamos la luz, pero todavía demoramos en la oscuridad. Estamos esperando un fin a la pandemia. Estamos esperando el fin de las tensiones políticos y sociales en nuestro país. La oscuridad es muy densa, y parece que ningún político va a poder vencerla sino el Príncipe de la Paz (Mt. 22: 2). El aceite que se ocupa para acalorar nuestras lámparas tiene que ser muy espeso. Este aceite es la fe, pero también viene mesclada con esperanza y amor. Es una mezcla de los tres. Cuando hay oscuridad, se necesita personas fe, pero también personas de esperanza y de amor. Hay que dar esperanza a los que se sienten desanimados por la oscuridad. Debemos irradiar amor que se manifiesta en las buenas obras. (Santiago 2:18). Como dice San Pablo, hay tres cosas importantes: "fe, esperanza y amor, pero la mayor de estas tres es el amor" (1Cor. 13:13). Estas tres virtudes se llaman "virtudes teologales" ("theo" = “Dios” en griego). Estas virtudes vienen regaladas por Dios para que seamos capaces de entrar en el banquete celestial con Dios, como las cinco vírgenes previsoras. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica explica: “Las virtudes teologales se refieren directamente a Dios. Disponen a los cristianos a vivir en relación con la Santísima Trinidad. Tienen como origen, motivo y objeto a Dios Uno y Trino... Son infundidas por Dios en el alma de los fieles para hacerlos capaces de obrar como hijos suyos y merecer la vida eterna.” (Catecismo, # 1812-1813) Se dice que estas tres virtudes están muy relacionadas entre ellas. Ninguno de los tres puede existir sin las otras dos. Nadie puede tener solamente una de ellas. Y si falta una, falta también las otras dos. Si alguien carece de una de las tres virtudes teologales, entonces esa persona en realidad no tiene ninguna de las tres. Se puede dar unos ejemplos de esto: Si a alguien le falta esperanza, esa persona no puede tener amor verdadero, porque el verdadero amor es optimista y cree que las cosas saldrán bien. Otro ejemplo es la persona que demuestra esperanza y amor, pero que dice que no tiene fe. En realidad, nadie puede tener esperanza y amor verdadero a menos que tenga algún tipo de fe. Hemos visto personas no creyentes que practican obras de caridad y que nos inspiran a todos con su actitud de esperanza. Puede ser que estas personas no creen porque nadie les enseñó bien la fe. Pero si practican la esperanza y la caridad, puede ser que en su interior tienen una cierta fe que no está desarrollada y que solo Dios reconoce. Cristo reconoce que aquellos que se preocupan "por el más pequeño de mis hermanos" son personas que tienen lo necesario para entrar al cielo (Mt. 25: 31-46). Naturalmente, es importante que cada uno haga esfuerzos para practicar todas las tres virtudes teologales, para que no seamos deficientes en ninguna de estas tres virtudes necesarias el día del juicio (Catecismo # 1814-1820). Para aumentar nuestra fe, esperanza y amor, podemos aumentar nuestra participación en la vida de la iglesia. Podemos dedicarnos a hacer tres cosas: rezar y servir y dar. En esta parroquia, pedimos a todos los feligreses de comprometerse a practicar estos tres aspectos de la corresponsabilidad. Cuando rezamos, hay un aumento de fe. Cuando servimos a los demás, hay siempre más esperanza. Cuando damos limosna, demostramos nuestro amor a Dios y al prójimo. ¡Por favor, participen en la misión parroquial de estas tres maneras! Pedimos que todos utilizan la “Tarjeta de Compromiso de Corresponsabilidad” (“Stewardship Commitment Card”) Pedimos que indican allí como quieran participar en los ministerios de la parroquia, y como quieren apoyarnos con su oración y con sus donativos. De esta manera crecerán en fe, esperanza y amor, para estar preparados a entrar con el novio al banquete de bodas celestial, como dice San Agustín: “Vela con el corazón, con la fe, con la esperanza, con la caridad, con las obras… prepara las lámparas. Que no se te apaguen entonces, que ardan entonces con el aceite interior de la conciencia; que te abrace entonces el esposo con abrazos incorpóreos, que te introduzca entonces en la casa en que nunca duermas, en la que tu lámpara nunca pueda apagarse.” (Sermón 93) 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, and Julie Lagesse 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 8, 2020
Monday, November 9, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Thursday, November 12, 2020 7:00 AM: †All the deceased Friday, November 13, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 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 |
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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 8, 2020 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 6:12-16/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13
Monday, November 9, 2020
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
Friday, November 13, 2020
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-3
Saturday, November 14, 2020
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Sunday, November 15, 2020 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
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
Monday, November 9, 2020
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
Friday, November 13, 2020
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-3
Saturday, November 14, 2020
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Sunday, November 15, 2020 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” - Matthew 25:13
Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We’ve all said, “I’ll do it later when I have time.” Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances. Don’t delay. How is God calling you to use your gifts today? None of us is guaranteed tomorrow.
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32° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"Por lo tanto, permanezcan despiertos, porque no saben ni el día ni la hora". - MATEO 25:13
Muchos de nosotros hemos pospuesto hacer algo porque pensamos que estamos demasiado ocupados. Todos hemos dicho: "Lo haré más tarde cuando tenga tiempo". Desafortunadamente, muchos de nosotros aplicamos esta actitud a nuestra fe. El llamado de Jesús es urgente, aquí y ahora, en sus circunstancias actuales. No se demore. ¿Cómo te está llamando Dios a usar tus dones hoy? Ninguno de nosotros tiene garantizado el mañana.
"Por lo tanto, permanezcan despiertos, porque no saben ni el día ni la hora". - MATEO 25:13
Muchos de nosotros hemos pospuesto hacer algo porque pensamos que estamos demasiado ocupados. Todos hemos dicho: "Lo haré más tarde cuando tenga tiempo". Desafortunadamente, muchos de nosotros aplicamos esta actitud a nuestra fe. El llamado de Jesús es urgente, aquí y ahora, en sus circunstancias actuales. No se demore. ¿Cómo te está llamando Dios a usar tus dones hoy? Ninguno de nosotros tiene garantizado el mañana.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
You do not know the day or hour when God will come for you. Be prepared with the flashlight of your soul. Love God with your whole mind, heart, and soul. Love your neighbor as yourself. When you follow these two commandments, it lights up your soul. When you forget to obey them, your light grows dim.
Make sure your heart is ready for Jesus. One day Jesus will come back. If your heart is empty and dark - without love - you will be left out. But if your heart is filled with God's love for other people, Jesus will bring you into heaven with him forever.
Prayer
God, fill my heart with your love. I want to be ready for Jesus.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself helping your parents set the table because you love Jesus.
Mission for the Week
As a family, go through your closets and drawers. Take out all the clothes you don't wear anymore. Then donate them to charity.
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You do not know the day or hour when God will come for you. Be prepared with the flashlight of your soul. Love God with your whole mind, heart, and soul. Love your neighbor as yourself. When you follow these two commandments, it lights up your soul. When you forget to obey them, your light grows dim.
Make sure your heart is ready for Jesus. One day Jesus will come back. If your heart is empty and dark - without love - you will be left out. But if your heart is filled with God's love for other people, Jesus will bring you into heaven with him forever.
Prayer
God, fill my heart with your love. I want to be ready for Jesus.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself helping your parents set the table because you love Jesus.
Mission for the Week
As a family, go through your closets and drawers. Take out all the clothes you don't wear anymore. Then donate them to charity.
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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 FrAncis Cabrini
DATES: 1850-1917
Feast Day: November 13th
In 1946, Mother Cabrini was the first U.S. citizen to be canonized; she is the universal patron of immigrants. She was born in Italy, the youngest of 13 children, and became a schoolteacher. Denied admission to two religious orders because of frail health, she was given charge of an orphanage in Codogno. In 1880 she founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart with seven of her former orphans. The order spread rapidly from northern Italy to Rome, and then in 1889 to New York City, where Mother Cabrini became famous for her work among Italian immigrants. Before dying of malaria in Chicago, she had opened schools, orphanages and hospitals around the United States, South America and Europe.
Copyright ©2019 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: St. Frances Cabrini, depicted in a stained-glass window at the saint’s shrine chapel in New York City. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Feast Day: November 13th
In 1946, Mother Cabrini was the first U.S. citizen to be canonized; she is the universal patron of immigrants. She was born in Italy, the youngest of 13 children, and became a schoolteacher. Denied admission to two religious orders because of frail health, she was given charge of an orphanage in Codogno. In 1880 she founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart with seven of her former orphans. The order spread rapidly from northern Italy to Rome, and then in 1889 to New York City, where Mother Cabrini became famous for her work among Italian immigrants. Before dying of malaria in Chicago, she had opened schools, orphanages and hospitals around the United States, South America and Europe.
Copyright ©2019 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: St. Frances Cabrini, depicted in a stained-glass window at the saint’s shrine chapel in New York City. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
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Sta. Francisca Xaviera Cabrini
1850-1917
Día de fiesta—13 de Noviembre
En 1946, la Madre Cabrini fue la primera ciudadana estadounidense en ser canonizada; ella es la patrona universal de los inmigrantes. Francisca nació en Italia, era la menor de 13 hermanos y era maestra de escuela. Dos órdenes religiosas le negaron el ingreso debido a su delicada salud pero la dejaron encargada de un orfelinato en Codogno. En 1880, ella fundó a las Hermanas Misioneras del Sagrado Corazón junto con siete de sus antiguos huérfanos. La orden se extendió rápidamente desde el norte de Italia hasta Roma y, luego, en 1889, a la ciudad de Nueva York en donde la Madre Cabrini se hizo famosa por su labor entre los inmigrantes italianos. Antes de fallecer en Chicago, a causa de la malaria, ella había establecido escuelas, orfanatos y hospitales en los Estados Unidos, en Sudamérica y en Europa.
Copyright ©2019 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Image: St. Frances Cabrini, depicted in a stained-glass window at the saint’s shrine chapel in New York City. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
1850-1917
Día de fiesta—13 de Noviembre
En 1946, la Madre Cabrini fue la primera ciudadana estadounidense en ser canonizada; ella es la patrona universal de los inmigrantes. Francisca nació en Italia, era la menor de 13 hermanos y era maestra de escuela. Dos órdenes religiosas le negaron el ingreso debido a su delicada salud pero la dejaron encargada de un orfelinato en Codogno. En 1880, ella fundó a las Hermanas Misioneras del Sagrado Corazón junto con siete de sus antiguos huérfanos. La orden se extendió rápidamente desde el norte de Italia hasta Roma y, luego, en 1889, a la ciudad de Nueva York en donde la Madre Cabrini se hizo famosa por su labor entre los inmigrantes italianos. Antes de fallecer en Chicago, a causa de la malaria, ella había establecido escuelas, orfanatos y hospitales en los Estados Unidos, en Sudamérica y en Europa.
Copyright ©2019 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Image: St. Frances Cabrini, depicted in a stained-glass window at the saint’s shrine chapel in New York City. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
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
Please see attached two memorandums from Bishop Myron J. Cotta. The first memorandum is in regard to the Presidential Election and the second is in regard to the McCarrick report. Also attached are the following:
Presidential Election:
McCarrick Report:
Presidential Election:
- Bishop Cotta's response to the Presidential Election, (English - click here)
- Bishop Cotta's response to the Presidential Election, (Spanish - click here)
McCarrick Report:
- Bishop Cotta's response to the McCarrick report, (click here to read)
- Archbishop Gomez's memorandum on the McCarrick report, (click here to read)
- Report from the Holy See, (click here to read)
- McCarrick Report: a sorrowful page the Church is learning from by Andrea Tornielli, (click here to read)
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.
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.
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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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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