MEssage from our Ministers4th Sunday of Advent
I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. - 2 Samuel 7:14
I have made a covenant with my chosen one. . . . - Psalm 89:4 . . . made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith. . . . - Romans 16:26 Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. - Luke 1:38 God chooses to dwell with us, to be in relationship with humanity, to show kindness to each one of us. In this last week of Advent, let us make time to savor God’s covenantal relationship with us. Let us humble ourselves to acknowledge that we are the servants of the Lord. Let us ask for the grace to deepen our faith and to do God’s will each day.
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
"Yo seré para él padre y él será para mí hijo" II Samuel, 7 - Bíblia Católica Online "«Una alianza pacté con mi elegido" Salmos, 89 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "dado a conocer a todos los gentiles para obediencia de la fe..." Romanos, 16 - Bíblia Católica Online "He aquí la esclava del Señor; hágase en mí según tu palabra.»" Lucas, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online Dios elige habitar con nosotros, estar en relación con la humanidad, mostrar bondad a cada uno de nosotros. En esta última semana de Adviento, hagamos tiempo para saborear la relación de pacto de Dios con nosotros. Humillémonos para reconocer que somos siervos del Señor. Pidamos la gracia para profundizar nuestra fe y hacer la voluntad de Dios cada día. 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
Please dress warm, be prepared for the colder weather, and bring your own chair to sit outside. The Sunday 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM, and 2:15 PM Masses will be outside, in front of the Community Center (Distribution of Communion will be outside, in-between the church and Community Center). The Sunday, 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) Masses, Daily Masses, Weekday Spanish Masses, and Eucharistic Adoration will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. After the celebration, the recordings will also be available on our YouTube channel and website. The dispensation of attending Mass on Sundays and days of obligation will continue until further notice.
SUNDAY MASS/DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
DAILY MASS
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. Vístase abrigado, esté preparado para el clima más frío y traiga su propia silla para sentarse afuera. Las Misas de los Domingos a las 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM y 2:15 PM serán afuera, frente al Centro Comunitario (La distribución de la Comunión será afuera, entre la iglesia y el Centro Comunitario). Se transmitirán en vivo en nuestra página de Facebook. Después de la celebración, las grabaciones también estarán disponibles en nuestro sitio web y canal de YouTube. La dispensa de asistir a misa los domingos y días de obligación continuará hasta nuevo aviso.
MISA DOMINICAL/DISTRIBUCION DE LA COMUNION
MISA DIARIA
MISA EN ESPAÑOL LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA
ADORACÍON EUCHARÍSTICA
CONFESIÓN
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. 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. 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. 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. FR. MARK'S REFLECTIONS AND ARTICLES / REFLEXIONES Y ARTÍCULOS DEL P. MARK
4th Sunday of Advent
Dear parish family, Christ is truly born anew and gives us his Body which nourishes and unites us as a church, Pope Francis has declared that this year will be dedicated to St. Joseph. He was there in the manger when his spouse first gave the Body of Christ to the world. St. Joseph can help us in this new year with our work of giving the Body of Christ to the people of Northwest Stockton, May the light of Christ shine on our dark world at Christmastide. May Jesus, Mary, and Joseph bless us, everyone! Sincerely, Fr. Mark 
4º Domingo de Adviento Este año que vierne, será el año del Evangelio de San Marcos, y escucharemos lecturas del Evangelio de San Marcos casi todos los domingos. Digo "casi" porque habrá excepciones. Dado que el Evangelio de San Marcos es muy breve, se complementará con lecturas tomadas del Evangelio de San Juan. El Evangelio de San Marcos es corto porque se enfoca mas bien en las acciones de Jesús que en sus palabras. Mientras que el Evangelio de San Juan, incluye los largos sermones de Jesús, así como muchas reflexiones e interpretaciones de su vida. En la misa de hoy, escucharemos una lectura del Evangelio de San Juan que explica que Jesús es “la luz” que viene al mundo. Juan Bautista vino a anunciar su venida: Un hombre llamado Juan fue enviado por Dios. Vino en busca de testimonio, para dar testimonio de la luz para que todos creyeran por él. Él no era la luz, sino que vino a testificar de la luz ". Hoy es el tercer domingo de Adviento y por eso encendemos tres velas de la Corona de Adviento. Poco a poco la oscuridad de nuestro mundo va siendo superada por la alegría que celebraremos en Navidad. Aunque no podamos entrar a nuestra iglesia brillante y cálida, la luz de Cristo entrará en nuestros corazones si le damos la bienvenida en nuestro corazón y lo recibimos en la Sagrada Comunión. Jesús dice: “ Yo soy la luz del mundo. El que me sigue nunca andará en tinieblas, sino que tendrá la luz de la vida. (Juan 8:12) 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, Karl Feist, Jill Choate, Carl Wilner, Michael Relloque, Joyce Gabato, Joe Moya, and Anne Bernadette Castro Tuason 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, December 20, 2020
Monday, December 21, 2020 7:00 AM: †Amon Ducao Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:00 AM: †Dominic Deiro Thursday, December 24, 2020 4:30 PM: Parish Families 7:00 PM: Familias de La Presentación 12:00 AM: Parish Families Friday, December 25, 2020
Saturday, December 26, 2020
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iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE USRobert Lee Pemberton Vivian Penaflor Michael James Herrera Marialinda Umbay Delia Addi Rowena Bautista Kim Spaulding Rimington Brien Ecker Lolita Caluya Ronald Bernaldo Mario Olandesca Guillem Alberto Mendoza Jose Quiterio Mendoza Carmen Mendoza-Ranches Tony Guzman Pascual Caluya Jim Harnois Mike DeToro Theresa Ann Canez Froilan Vargas Francisco Sudario Benito Sanchez Maria Muna Rosemary Sweet Jaime Umpad Albinto José Mario Lopez Bernardina Oliva Fidel Huerta Rob Gulden Lillian Helen Munson Kevin Dobson Germaine Hersom Eddie Garcia Gerald Coburn Rudy Quintana Mark Anthony Tabisula Deusdedit Judilla Andrea Esquivel Maria Casillas Leo Del Carlo Jr. Mary Pabinguit Dolores Mendoza Jacqueline Gaffney Margaret Ann Gardea Wilma Murray Rolando Cabutotan Natalia Cabutotan Bruno Barro Jaime Carranza Thomas Gates Gwendolyn Addie Christmas Flowers
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gROW yOUR fAITH
rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
To view full readings, please click here.
Sunday, December 20, 2020 - 4th Sunday of Advent
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
Monday, December 21, 2020
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Thursday, December 24, 2020
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Friday, December 25, 2020 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Night: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
Sunday, December 27, 2020 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40
Sunday, December 20, 2020 - 4th Sunday of Advent
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
Monday, December 21, 2020
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Thursday, December 24, 2020
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Friday, December 25, 2020 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Night: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
Sunday, December 27, 2020 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” – Luke 1:28
After Jesus, we look to Mary as an ideal steward. Her entire life was lived in obedience to God’s call. Mary teaches us to live with joy for all we have been given. Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, Mary reflects the light of Christ. Like Mary, we are called to reflect Christ’s light to the world through our gratitude and generosity.
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” – Luke 1:28
After Jesus, we look to Mary as an ideal steward. Her entire life was lived in obedience to God’s call. Mary teaches us to live with joy for all we have been given. Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, Mary reflects the light of Christ. Like Mary, we are called to reflect Christ’s light to the world through our gratitude and generosity.
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Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
“¡Salve, llena eres de gracia, el Señor es contigo!” - LUCAS 1:28
Después de Jesús, miramos a María como una administradora ideal. Toda su vida la vivió en obediencia al llamado de Dios. María nos enseña a vivir con alegría por todo lo que se nos ha dado. Así como la luna refleja la luz del sol, María refleja la luz de Cristo. Como María, estamos llamados a reflejar la luz de Cristo al mundo a través de nuestra gratitud y generosidad.
“¡Salve, llena eres de gracia, el Señor es contigo!” - LUCAS 1:28
Después de Jesús, miramos a María como una administradora ideal. Toda su vida la vivió en obediencia al llamado de Dios. María nos enseña a vivir con alegría por todo lo que se nos ha dado. Así como la luna refleja la luz del sol, María refleja la luz de Cristo. Como María, estamos llamados a reflejar la luz de Cristo al mundo a través de nuestra gratitud y generosidad.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
With God's helping hands, you can do unbelievable things. You can write books. You can be the President. You can clean up your bedroom. You can climb monkey bars. You can give food and drink to the hungry. When you are feeling weak, sit down and pray. Ask God to help you. Nothing is impossible for him. Just like Mary, you have to believe that you can do anything with God's help.
Prayer
Lord, give me wisdom to ask you for your help.
Something to Draw
Draw the angel telling Mary that she would have the baby Jesus.
Mission for the Week
I will not give up on difficult jobs. I will pray and try again.
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With God's helping hands, you can do unbelievable things. You can write books. You can be the President. You can clean up your bedroom. You can climb monkey bars. You can give food and drink to the hungry. When you are feeling weak, sit down and pray. Ask God to help you. Nothing is impossible for him. Just like Mary, you have to believe that you can do anything with God's help.
Prayer
Lord, give me wisdom to ask you for your help.
Something to Draw
Draw the angel telling Mary that she would have the baby Jesus.
Mission for the Week
I will not give up on difficult jobs. I will pray and try again.
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Spiritual Communion
Even if one cannot sacramentally receive the Eucharist, everyone should be aware of the practice of making a spiritual communion. The following is a daily prayer for Spiritual Communion:
O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
saINT OF THE wEEK
St. Stephen, first martyr
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Dates: First Century
Feast Day: December 26 Christianity’s first martyr was probably a Greek Jew. He was among the first seven deacons chosen to serve the Hellenist Christian community in Jerusalem. But the wonders he worked rattled local Jewish leaders. Witnesses at his trial before the Sanhedrin gave false testimony, and Stephen defended himself with a stirring speech recalling the long history of Israel’s relationship with God and calling the Jews “stiff-necked people” who “always oppose the Holy Spirit.” “Just as Jesus on the Cross entrusted himself to the Father without reserve and pardoned those who killed him, at the moment of his death St Stephen prayed: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit”; and further: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them” (cf. Acts 7: 59-60). Stephen was a genuine disciple of Jesus and imitated him perfectly. With Stephen began that long series of martyrs who sealed their faith by offering their lives, proclaiming with their heroic witness that God became man to open the Kingdom of Heaven to humankind.” — Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus, December 26, 2005 Copyright © 2014, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Quote from Pope Benedict XVI, copyright © 2005, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. |
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San Esteban, Protomártir
Siglo 1
Día de fiesta—26 de Diciembre
El primer mártir del cristianismo, probablemente, fue un judío griego. Él fue uno de los siete primeros diáconos escogidos para servir a la comunidad helénica cristiana en Jerusalén. Pero las maravillas que logró hacer inquietaron a los líderes judíos locales. Los testigos que se presentaron en su juicio ante el Sanedrín dieron testimonios falsos y Esteban se defendió pronunciando un conmovedor discurso, recordándoles la larga historia de la relación de Israel con Dios y refiriéndose a los judíos como “duros de cerviz” quienes siempre se habían “resistido al Espíritu Santo”.
“Del mismo modo que Jesús en la cruz se encomendó totalmente al Padre y perdonó a los que lo mataban, así san Esteban, en el momento de su muerte, oró diciendo: ‘Señor Jesús, recibe mi espíritu’ (Hch 7, 59), y también: ‘Señor, no les tengas en cuenta este pecado’ (Hch 7, 60). San Esteban es un auténtico discípulo de Jesús y un perfecto imitador suyo. Con él comienza la larga serie de mártires que han sellado su fe con la entrega de su vida, proclamando con su heroico testimonio que Dios se hizo hombre para abrir al hombre el reino de los cielos.” — Papa Benedicto XVI, Ángelus, 26 de diciembre de 2005
Copyright ©2014 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. La cita del Papa Benedicto XVI, copyright © 2005, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State.
Siglo 1
Día de fiesta—26 de Diciembre
El primer mártir del cristianismo, probablemente, fue un judío griego. Él fue uno de los siete primeros diáconos escogidos para servir a la comunidad helénica cristiana en Jerusalén. Pero las maravillas que logró hacer inquietaron a los líderes judíos locales. Los testigos que se presentaron en su juicio ante el Sanedrín dieron testimonios falsos y Esteban se defendió pronunciando un conmovedor discurso, recordándoles la larga historia de la relación de Israel con Dios y refiriéndose a los judíos como “duros de cerviz” quienes siempre se habían “resistido al Espíritu Santo”.
“Del mismo modo que Jesús en la cruz se encomendó totalmente al Padre y perdonó a los que lo mataban, así san Esteban, en el momento de su muerte, oró diciendo: ‘Señor Jesús, recibe mi espíritu’ (Hch 7, 59), y también: ‘Señor, no les tengas en cuenta este pecado’ (Hch 7, 60). San Esteban es un auténtico discípulo de Jesús y un perfecto imitador suyo. Con él comienza la larga serie de mártires que han sellado su fe con la entrega de su vida, proclamando con su heroico testimonio que Dios se hizo hombre para abrir al hombre el reino de los cielos.” — Papa Benedicto XVI, Ángelus, 26 de diciembre de 2005
Copyright ©2014 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. La cita del Papa Benedicto XVI, copyright © 2005, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State.
Happening Now
iN OUR pARISH
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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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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:
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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.
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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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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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