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
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 Thomas Gates Gwendolyn Addie Christmas Flowers
|
View our bulletin on Parishes Online |
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. |
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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). |
To view the California Bishops Initiative to Address Personal, Collective Sin of Racism, please click here.
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
|