MEssage from our Ministers4th Sunday of Advent
. . . in the majestic name of the Lord, his God. . . . - Micah 5:3
. . . give us new life, and we will call upon your name. - Psalm 80:19 . . . behold, I come to do your will, O God. – Hebrews 10:7 Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. - Luke 1:45 In this final week of Advent let us call upon God’s name do God’s will believe in God’s word. Let us carve out time this week to ponder God’s presence in our lives. 
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
. . ."con la majestad del nombre de Yahveh su Dios." - Miqueas, 5 - Bíblia Católica Online . . ."nos darás vida y tu nombre invocaremos." - Salmos, 80 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "¡He aquí que vengo""- a hacer, oh Dios, tu voluntad!" - Hebreos, 10 - Bíblia Católica Online "45. ¡Feliz la que ha creído que se cumplirían las cosas que le fueron dichas de parte del Señor!»" - Lucas, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online En esta última semana de Adviento invoquemos el nombre de Dios: hacer la voluntad de Dios creer en la palabra de Dios. Hagamos tiempo esta semana, para reflexionar sobre la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas. 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
ALL MASSES WILL BE INSIDE THE CHURCH. Bring your own chair to sit outside if you are uncomfortable being inside, if the church fills up (more pews will be available). The Sunday, 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) Masses, 7:00 AM 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.
SUNDAY MASS
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. Continuaremos celebrando las Misas de 10:30 am y 2:15 pm afuera frente al Centro Comunitario. Todos los demás se celebrarán adentro. Traiga su propia silla para sentarse afuera si no se siente cómodo estando adentro, si la iglesia se llena, y para todas las celebraciones al aire libre. 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.
MISA DOMINICAL
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. 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. 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
Gospel Meditation
Mary Brings us the Joy of God’s Presence! We have entered the new liturgical year, during which we will hear readings from the Gospel of Luke almost every Sunday. As we move into the celebration of the Christmas mystery, we are also being plunged immediately into some of the wonderful mysteries found in Luke’s Gospel. Today at Mass we hear the wonderful story of the Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-43). It is one of the joyful mysteries of the rosary, all of which are found in the first two chapters of Luke. It is a story about how Mary carries the Lord himself in her womb. There is something interesting about the way Luke tells this story. The words of the story are carefully chosen by Luke to show what he believes about Mary. Luke believes that God “overshadowed” her and dwelt in her womb in a way that was similar to the way God dwelt in those ancient constructions which were built for him: the arc, the tent, and the temple. In the Old Testament, the Israelites gradually realized that God was traveling with them because they were carrying the stone tablets upon which were written the ten commandments were written. The Israelites built the “ark”, which was a special box to contain the stone tablets. Then they built a tent to contain the ark. When they arrived in the Holy Land, they built a temple to contain the tent with the ark. The temple was built on a hill in Jerusalem in the “hill country of Judah.” When Luke describes the things that happened when Mary went up into “the hill country” to visit Elizabeth, he uses the same words and phrases that were used in the Old Testament to describe the things that happened when David went up to Jerusalem with the ark. If you compare Luke 1:39-56 with 2 Samuel 6, you will see that Luke is trying to tell us that Mary is the “New Ark of the Covenant.” Both David and Mary “arose” and made the journey to Judah. Both David (dressed as a priest) and the infant John the Baptist (the son of a priest) “danced” or “leaped”. David and the people shout for joy before the ark, just as Elizabeth shouts for joy before Mary. David asked, “How can the ark of the Lord come to me?” while Elizabeth asks, “And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me?” The ark remained at Obed-edom’s house for three months, and Mary remained at Elizabeth’s house for three months. These parallels are not accidental. We can see what Luke was thinking when he carefully wrote his Gospel. He is telling us that Mary is the new ark and the new temple where God has chosen to dwell. All of this is very interesting for us because the name of our parish is related to the temple. As we begin this new liturgical year, St. Luke is already helping us to enter into the joyful mysteries of our salvation! Fr. Mark
MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO ¡María Nos Llega con el Gozo de la Presencia de Dios! Hemos comenzado el nuevo año litúrgico, durante el cual escucharemos lecturas del Evangelio de Lucas casi todos los domingos. A medida que avanzamos hacia la celebración del misterio navideño, también nos sumergimos de inmediato en los maravillosos misterios que se encuentran en el Evangelio de San Lucas. Hoy en la Misa, escuchamos la historia de la Visitación de María a su prima Isabel (Lucas 1: 39-43). Es uno de los misterios gozosos del rosario, todos los cuales se relatan en los dos primeros capítulos de Lucas. Es una historia que muestra a María llevando al mismo Señor en su vientre. Hay algo muy interesante en la forma en que Lucas relata esta historia. Lucas usa palabras cuidadosamente escogidas para mostrar lo que él cree sobre María. Lucas cree que Dios la “cubrió con su sombra” y habitó en su vientre de una manera similar a la forma en que Dios habitó en esas antiguas construcciones que fueron construidas para él: el arco, la tienda y el templo. En el Antiguo Testamento, los israelitas se dieron cuenta gradualmente de que Dios viajaba con ellos porque ellos llevaban las tablas de piedra de los diez mandamientos. Los israelitas construyeron el "arca", que era una caja especial para contener las tablas de piedra. Luego construyeron una tienda para contener el arca. Cuando llegaron a la Tierra Santa, construyeron un templo para contener la tienda con el arca. El templo fue construido sobre una colina en Jerusalén en la "las montañas de Judea". Cuando Lucas describe las cosas que sucedieron cuando María subió a “la región montañosa” para visitar a Isabel, utiliza las mismas palabras y frases que se usaron en el Antiguo Testamento para describir las cosas que sucedieron cuando David subió a Jerusalén con el arca. Puedes comparar Lucas 1: 39-56 con 2 Samuel 6, y verás que Lucas está tratando de decirnos que María es la "Nueva Arca de la Alianza". Tanto David como María "se levantaron" e hicieron el viaje a Judá. Tanto David (vestido de sacerdote) como el infante Juan Bautista (hijo de un sacerdote) “bailaron” o “saltaron”. David y el pueblo gritan de júbilo delante del arca, así como Isabel grita de júbilo ante María. David preguntó: "¿Cómo puede venir a mí el arca del Señor?" mientras Isabel pregunta: “¿Quién soy yo, para que la madre de mi Señor venga a verme?" El arca permaneció en la casa de Obed-edom durante tres meses, y María permaneció en la casa de Isabel durante tres meses. Estos paralelos no son accidentales. Podemos ver claramente lo que estaba pensando Lucas cuando escribió cuidadosamente su Evangelio. Nos está diciendo que María es el Arca Nuevo y el Templo Nuevo donde Dios quiere morar. Todo esto es muy interesante para nosotros porque el nombre de nuestra parroquia está relacionado con el templo. Al comenzar este nuevo año litúrgico, ¡San Lucas ya nos está ayudando a entrar en los misterios gozosos de nuestra salvación! -P. Mark PrayerspRAYER FOR THE sICK
Prayer for the SickMany people are suffering from ailments of some form or another. Not to mention those who are affected by the global pandemic: COVID-19. Please join us as we pray for the sick, their families, and caregivers.
Crystal Prado
Dan Lucchesi David Rodahaffer Eimelda Tamez Flordeliza Paguio Francisco Garcia Frank Ramalho Gail Galela Herman " Tony" Herrera Idalia Marquez Jose Lua Maria Silva Michael Copeland Ruben Escalante Salvador Tapia Shirley Benecke Tina Mills 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 iNTENTIONSSunday, December 19, 2021
Monday, December 20, 2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Friday, December 24, 2021
Saturday, December 25, 2021
iN rEMEMBRANCE OF
iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE USTom Cisper Tess Agatep Norma Womack Baby Joshua Christopher Oliveros Jacinto Garcia Delia Stever Thomas Theodore (Tom) Patla Ronald Eugene Mendoza, Sr. Gail B. Flores Lourdes Udo Fe Anonuevo Abrigo Becky Ellen Montell Mark Cisper Leonila Zabala Renee Abdallah Joseph Oliver Chandler Shepherd (Joey) Barbara Engstrom Vernon D'Souza Prayer of the Faithful
We pray that the faithful response, “Behold, I come to do your will, O Lord,” will be voiced by each person discerning a call to serve Christ as a priest, deacon, sister, or brother. Oramos para que la respuesta fiel, "He aquí, vengo a hacer tu voluntad, oh Señor", sea expresada por cada persona que discierne un llamado a servir a Cristo como sacerdote, diácono, hermana, o hermano. Christmas Flowers
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rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
To view full readings, please click here.
Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Advent
Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
Monday, December 20, 2021
Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Friday, December 24, 2021 (Christmas Vigil)
Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Saturday, December 25, 2021 - The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Sunday, December 26, 2021 - Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52
Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Advent
Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
Monday, December 20, 2021
Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Friday, December 24, 2021 (Christmas Vigil)
Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Saturday, December 25, 2021 - The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Sunday, December 26, 2021 - Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
4th Sunday of Advent
“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” - Luke 1:44
When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading at Mass, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside yourself. What are you doing to grow in friendship with Jesus? How do you prepare for Mass each week? Or, do you just show up and expect to be entertained? As the Body of Christ, we are called to be active participants, not just passive observers.
“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” - Luke 1:44
When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading at Mass, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside yourself. What are you doing to grow in friendship with Jesus? How do you prepare for Mass each week? Or, do you just show up and expect to be entertained? As the Body of Christ, we are called to be active participants, not just passive observers.
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4° Domingo de Adviento
“Porque apenas oí tu saludo, el niño en mi vientre salto de alegría". - Lucas 1:44
Cuándo escucha la lectura de las escrituras y la del Evangelio en la Misa, ¿usted “salta de alegría”? Si no es así, no culpe al lector o al sacerdote, más bien mire dentro de sí mismo. ¿Qué está haciendo para aumentar su amistad con Jesús? ¿Cómo se prepara para la Misa cada semana? ¿O simplemente se presenta y pretende ser entretenido? Como el Cuerpo de Cristo, somos llamados a ser participantes activos, no solo observadores pasivos.
“Porque apenas oí tu saludo, el niño en mi vientre salto de alegría". - Lucas 1:44
Cuándo escucha la lectura de las escrituras y la del Evangelio en la Misa, ¿usted “salta de alegría”? Si no es así, no culpe al lector o al sacerdote, más bien mire dentro de sí mismo. ¿Qué está haciendo para aumentar su amistad con Jesús? ¿Cómo se prepara para la Misa cada semana? ¿O simplemente se presenta y pretende ser entretenido? Como el Cuerpo de Cristo, somos llamados a ser participantes activos, no solo observadores pasivos.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Mary couldn't wait to visit her much older cousin, Elizabeth, up in the hills of Judea. Both of them were expecting babies. Each of them knew that the birth of her child was a special event that could only happen because they trusted God. Your own mother trusted that God would give you life in this world. Both Mary and Elizabeth watched their children grow up to do good things. You can grow up to do good things too if you trust in God.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, help me to trust you and to remember that you are the reason we celebrate Christmas.
Something to Draw
Ask your mother who she visited while she was waiting for you to be born. Draw a picture of her visiting with a relative or friend.
Mission for the Week
You belong to a larger family than just the people in your home. See how many of your relatives you can name before you visit them at Christmas. When you do see them, wish them "Merry Christmas!"
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Mary couldn't wait to visit her much older cousin, Elizabeth, up in the hills of Judea. Both of them were expecting babies. Each of them knew that the birth of her child was a special event that could only happen because they trusted God. Your own mother trusted that God would give you life in this world. Both Mary and Elizabeth watched their children grow up to do good things. You can grow up to do good things too if you trust in God.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, help me to trust you and to remember that you are the reason we celebrate Christmas.
Something to Draw
Ask your mother who she visited while she was waiting for you to be born. Draw a picture of her visiting with a relative or friend.
Mission for the Week
You belong to a larger family than just the people in your home. See how many of your relatives you can name before you visit them at Christmas. When you do see them, wish them "Merry Christmas!"
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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.
-St. Alphonsus Liguori
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.
-St. Alphonsus Liguori
For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
saINT OF THE wEEK
Saint John of Kanty
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1390-1473
Feast Day: December 23 Greatly revered in his native Poland, this saint, also known as John Cantius, spent most of his life teaching at the University of Krakow, where he was a noted professor of sacred Scripture. He also spent an interval as a parish priest, reputedly forced on him because of academic jealousy. At the university, he impressed on students the need for moderation and good manners in controversy, and was famous for his boundless generosity to Krakow’s poor. A personal austerity contributed to his reputation for holiness: He ate no meat and slept on the floor. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Picture: St. Jan Kanty statue in Collegium Maius Krakow. |
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San Juan Cancio
1390-1473 Día de fiesta— 23 de diciembre Muy venerado en su Polonia natal, este santo, conocido también como Juan de Kęty, pasó la mayor parte de su vida enseñando en la Universidad de Cracovia en donde fue un notable profesor de la Sagrada Escritura. Él también pasó un intervalo como párroco supuestamente forzado por celos académicos. En la universidad, Juan inculcó en sus estudiantes la necesidad de mostrar moderación y buenos modales en las controversias y fue muy conocido por su ilimitada generosidad hacia los pobres de Cracovia. Una austeridad personal contribuyó a su reputación de santo: no comía carne y dormía en el suelo. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. |
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Happening Now
In Our Parish
EVENTS
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Tolton: From Slave to Priest
We are excited to announce that we will bring the St. Luke Production of Tolton: From Slave to Priest to our parish in January 2022! The story of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton is phenomenal. This is exciting live theater production promotes faith, reconciliation, and healing. When: Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Where: Church of the Presentation - Community Center Cost: Free-will offering HURRY! Space is limited, so reserve your seat now! Reservations may also be made by calling the Ministry Center at 209-472-2150. 
To download the full description from Fr. Joe, click here.
You may also visit their website: https://presentationknights.org/event/crab-feed/
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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. Click here to get the app from your phone or tablet. 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!
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
School Happenings
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Prayer for our School
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
Bishop Cotta's Corner
BISHOP COTTA'S MONTHLY REFLECTION
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To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for Christmas 2021,
click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for Christmas 2021, click here (Spanish). |
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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
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School of Ministry
Cycle 1 of the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) courses will be starting soon!
The online courses at Dayton University that match the Introduction to Theology for Ministry (ITM) course provide lay ecclesial ministers with the essential teaching of the Catholic Church, as well as, introduce them to the sacramental and spiritual life of the church. These online courses give a basic theological foundation for ministry. This is a one-year course consisting of 7 cycles.
Registration for Cycle 1 closes on January 12, 2022.
This cycle runs from January 16, 2022 to February 19, 2022.
The School of Ministry and University of Dayton VLCFF Partnership is open to ALL in the Diocese of Stockton. Aside from the courses mentioned above, Cycle 1 offers other courses for on-going formation. For more information, please contact the School of Ministry office at 209-466-0636 or email at
som@stocktondiocese.org.
Cycle 1 of the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) courses will be starting soon!
The online courses at Dayton University that match the Introduction to Theology for Ministry (ITM) course provide lay ecclesial ministers with the essential teaching of the Catholic Church, as well as, introduce them to the sacramental and spiritual life of the church. These online courses give a basic theological foundation for ministry. This is a one-year course consisting of 7 cycles.
Registration for Cycle 1 closes on January 12, 2022.
This cycle runs from January 16, 2022 to February 19, 2022.
The School of Ministry and University of Dayton VLCFF Partnership is open to ALL in the Diocese of Stockton. Aside from the courses mentioned above, Cycle 1 offers other courses for on-going formation. For more information, please contact the School of Ministry office at 209-466-0636 or email at
som@stocktondiocese.org.
Evangelization & Faith Formation
Virtual Catechist Specialization Course
The Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation is offering a catechist specialization course. Sessions are offered virtually via Zoom. You do not need to have experience with the use of electronics. They will offer a basic training on how to connect virtually through your phone, computer, laptop, iPad or tablet.
Class Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Orientation: January 19, 2022
Virtual Class Dates (Wednesdays): January 26, 2022 | February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022
Retreat: March 30, 2022
Cost: $75.00 per person. Registration Deadline: January 5, 2022. You will need to purchase or download the New Directory for Catechesis.
For more information, visit https://EFF@stocktondiocese.org/ongoingformation-1 or contact Graciela or Leticia at the Diocese of Stockton (209) 466-0636 or email your questions to EFF@stocktondiocese.org.
Virtual Catechist Specialization Course
The Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation is offering a catechist specialization course. Sessions are offered virtually via Zoom. You do not need to have experience with the use of electronics. They will offer a basic training on how to connect virtually through your phone, computer, laptop, iPad or tablet.
Class Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Orientation: January 19, 2022
Virtual Class Dates (Wednesdays): January 26, 2022 | February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022
Retreat: March 30, 2022
Cost: $75.00 per person. Registration Deadline: January 5, 2022. You will need to purchase or download the New Directory for Catechesis.
For more information, visit https://EFF@stocktondiocese.org/ongoingformation-1 or contact Graciela or Leticia at the Diocese of Stockton (209) 466-0636 or email your questions to EFF@stocktondiocese.org.
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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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