MEssage from our MinistersFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
. . . to him you shall listen. - Deuteronomy 18:15
Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us acclaim the rock of our salvation. - Psalm 95:1 I should like you to be free of anxieties. . . . adherence to the Lord without distraction. - 1 Corinthians 7:32, 35 The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not like the scribes. - Mark 1:22 St. Hildegard of Bingen says, “God is the foundation for everything.” If we build our lives on the rock of our salvation, when anxieties and distractions appear, when storms come and waves crash over us – and they will – our relationship with God will be our stronghold and foundation. Can we listen to God, acclaim the rock of our salvation, adhere to the Lord, and open ourselves to Jesus’ teaching today? If we do, we may well be astonished. 
Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
. . . " a quien escucharéis." Deuteronomio, 18 - Bíblia Católica Online "1.Venid, cantemos gozosos a Yahveh, aclamemos a la Roca de nuestra salvación" Salmos, 95 - Bíblia Católica Online "Yo os quisiera libres de preocupaciones."..."al trato asiduo con el Señor, sin división." I Corintios, 7 - Bíblia Católica Online "Y quedaban asombrados de su doctrina, porque les enseñaba como quien tiene autoridad" Marcos, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online Santa Hildegarda de Bingen dice: "Dios es el fundamento de todo". Si construimos nuestras vidas sobre la roca de nuestra salvación, cuando surjan las ansiedades y distracciones, cuando vengan tormentas y las olas rompan sobre nosotros, y lo harán, nuestra relación con Dios será nuestra fortaleza y fundamento. ¿Podemos escuchar a Dios, proclamar la roca de nuestra salvación, adherirnos al Señor y abrirnos a la enseñanza de Jesús hoy? Si lo hacemos, es posible que nos asombremos. 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
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In Mass today we hear readings that help us understand why God calls certain people to preach and to lead his people (like Moses and St. Paul). God loves us so much that he wishes he could come down from heaven himself and appear to us and speak to us directly. But God is glorious and extremely radiant. He is pure and holy. He is “Holy, Holy, Holy.” He is so pure and holy that sinful human beings cannot look at his face or hear his voice without trembling. When God appeared on Mount Sinai the people were so afraid that they backed away from the mountain and told Moses to go up alone. They said, “Let us not again hear the voice of the LORD, our God, nor see this great fire any more, lest we die.” (Exodus 20:18-19) God heard this request of the people and decided to do as the people asked. God took the people’s idea and declared that he would not appear or speak directly to them anymore, but instead he would send prophets. God told Moses: “This was well said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their kin and will put my words into his mouth.” (Deut. 18:17-18). These mysterious words God promised to speak to the people in a new way that would not frighten them. It is a prophecy about prophecy. From then on, God would speak to the people by putting his words into the mouth of prophets who, like Moses, were chosen from among the people: “from their kin.” This mysterious prophecy also meant that God would send Jesus who was the greatest “prophet like Moses” because he liberated his people and truly had the words of God in his mouth. The second reading today is from the famous chapter seven of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, where St. Paul explains why celibacy is better for those who want to “please the Lord” and serve him “without distraction.” (1Corinthians 7:32-38). These readings explain why we need priests and sisters in the church. God has chosen to remain invisible and silent. The people of the world cannot see God or hear his words directly. In order to believe they need to hear priests who preach God’s word, and to see the good example of men and women who give up everything for God. These are his witnesses before the people. 
Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Hoy en Misa tenemos lecturas que explican porque Dios escoga ciertas personas para que predican y guían a su pueblo (como Moisés y San Pablo). Tanto amo Dios al mundo que a él le gustaría bajar él mismo y aparecer y hablar con nosotros personalmente. Pero Dios es glorioso y extremadamente radiante. Él es perfectamente puro y santo. Él es “Santo, Santo, Santo.” Él es tan puro y santo que nosotros los humanos pecadores no podemos mirar su rostro o escuchar su voz sin temblar. Cuando Dios se apareció en el Monte Sinaí la gente tenía tanto temor que se alejaron de la montaña y le dijeron a Moisés que subiese solo. Ellos dijeron a Moisés: «Habla tú con nosotros, que te escucharemos; pero que no hable Dios, no sea que muramos.» (Éxodo 20:18-19) Dios escuchó esta petición del pueblo y decidió hacer lo que ellos pidieron. Dios tomó la idea del pueblo y declaró que ya no se les aparecerá más, y que ya no hablaría directamente a ellos, sino que enviará profetas. Dios le dijo a Moisés, “Entonces Yahvé me dijo: “Dicen bien. Yo haré que se levante de en medio de sus hermanos un profeta, lo mismo que hice contigo. Yo pondré mis palabras en su boca y él les dirá todo lo que yo mande.” (Deut.18:17-18). Con estas palabras misteriosas, Dios prometió hablarle al pueblo de una manera nueva, sin causarles temor. Es una profecía sobre lo que es la profecía. Desde entonces, Dios le hablo al pueblo poniendo sus palabras en la boca de los profetas, quienes como Moisés fueron escogidos de entre el pueblo: “de su gente.” Esta misteriosa profecía también significaba que dios mandaría a Jesús quien fue el profeta más grande “como Moisés.” Jesús era muy parecido a Moisés porque él también liberó a su pueblo. ¡Más que Moisés, Jesús tuvo las palabras de Dios en su boca! La segunda lectura de hoy es el famoso capítulo 7 de Efesios, donde San Pablo explica que el celibato es preferible para los que desean “agradarle al Señor” y servirle al Señor “sin distracciones.” (1Corinthians 7:32-38). En estos pasajes bíblicos vemos la importancia de tener sacerdotes y religiosas en la iglesia. Dios ha decidido quedarse invisible y silencio. La gente en el mundo no puede ver a Dios directamente, y no puede escuchar sus palabras directamente. Para creer, necesitan entonces escuchar a los sacerdotes quienes predican la Palabra de Dios, y también necesitan ver a los buenos ejemplos de las personas consagrados quienes renuncian a todo por amor a Dios. 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, Anne Bernadette Castro Tuason, Ellie Bender, Jeophrey Sulit, Dinora Morales, Andrew Cisneros, and Luis Lopez 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, January 31, 2021
Monday, February 1, 2021
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021 7:00 AM: Jivin Seward - birthday 12:15 PM: Parish Families Friday, February 5, 2021
Saturday, February 6, 2021
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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 Christine Burdick Guadalupe Gonzales Ryan Gabato Joe Moya Claro Dimayuga Eugene Sbragia Lucila Romano Christina Manaloto Esmerna Manaloto Domingo Manaloto Al Acio Natalia Montes Nava Danilo Mendoza 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, January 31, 2021 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Monday, February 1, 2021
Heb 11:32-40/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Friday, February 5, 2021
Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Sunday, February 7, 2021 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
Sunday, January 31, 2021 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Monday, February 1, 2021
Heb 11:32-40/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Friday, February 5, 2021
Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Sunday, February 7, 2021 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“...that today you would hear his voice… do not harden your hearts.” - PS 95
Moses taught the Israelites that God would send prophets to assist them in knowing His will. Why do you think people so often reject the prophetic message? Paul speaks of the inevitability of anxiety in life. How does your faith assist you in handling what makes you anxious? In the story of the healing of a demon-possessed man, Mark reports how the demons knew Jesus’ true identity as “the Holy One of God.” What does this reveal about the unseen order?
“...that today you would hear his voice… do not harden your hearts.” - PS 95
Moses taught the Israelites that God would send prophets to assist them in knowing His will. Why do you think people so often reject the prophetic message? Paul speaks of the inevitability of anxiety in life. How does your faith assist you in handling what makes you anxious? In the story of the healing of a demon-possessed man, Mark reports how the demons knew Jesus’ true identity as “the Holy One of God.” What does this reveal about the unseen order?
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4º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
“Oh, si escucháis hoy su voz... no endurezcáis vuestro corazón.”- Salmos 95
Moisés enseñó a los israelitas que Dios enviaría profetas para ayudarlos a conocer Su voluntad. ¿Por qué crees que la gente rechaza con tanta frecuencia el mensaje profético? Pablo habla de la inevitabilidad de la ansiedad en la vida. ¿Cómo te ayuda tu fe a manejar lo que te pone ansioso? En la historia de la curación de un hombre poseído por un demonio, Marcos informa cómo los demonios conocían la verdadera identidad de Jesús como "el Santo de Dios." ¿Qué revela esto sobre el orden invisible?
“Oh, si escucháis hoy su voz... no endurezcáis vuestro corazón.”- Salmos 95
Moisés enseñó a los israelitas que Dios enviaría profetas para ayudarlos a conocer Su voluntad. ¿Por qué crees que la gente rechaza con tanta frecuencia el mensaje profético? Pablo habla de la inevitabilidad de la ansiedad en la vida. ¿Cómo te ayuda tu fe a manejar lo que te pone ansioso? En la historia de la curación de un hombre poseído por un demonio, Marcos informa cómo los demonios conocían la verdadera identidad de Jesús como "el Santo de Dios." ¿Qué revela esto sobre el orden invisible?
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Grass stains. Tomato sauce. Brightly colored fruit drinks. When these nasty stains stick to your clothes, it is tough to get them out. Regular soap won't work. You need something stronger. Jesus is really strong, too. In today's Gospel, a nasty evil spirit screamed when it saw Jesus. Jesus was so powerful, he cleaned that evil spirit right out.
Prayer
God, you are much stronger than evil. Nothing is too hard for you to clean.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus on a super-powerful stain-fighting laundry soap.
Mission for the Week
Make a new label for your family's stain pre-treatment bottle with a picture of Jesus. Tape your new label to the bottle so you and your parents remember how strong Jesus is.
© 2008 LPi • PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 • 1-800-950-9952 x2469 • LPiResourceCenter.com
Grass stains. Tomato sauce. Brightly colored fruit drinks. When these nasty stains stick to your clothes, it is tough to get them out. Regular soap won't work. You need something stronger. Jesus is really strong, too. In today's Gospel, a nasty evil spirit screamed when it saw Jesus. Jesus was so powerful, he cleaned that evil spirit right out.
Prayer
God, you are much stronger than evil. Nothing is too hard for you to clean.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus on a super-powerful stain-fighting laundry soap.
Mission for the Week
Make a new label for your family's stain pre-treatment bottle with a picture of Jesus. Tape your new label to the bottle so you and your parents remember how strong Jesus is.
© 2008 LPi • PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 • 1-800-950-9952 x2469 • LPiResourceCenter.com
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. Paul Miki and Companions
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Dates: 1562-1597
Feast Day: February 6 Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruling Japan in the name of the emperor, became alarmed at the growth of Christianity resulting from St. Francis Xavier’s mission, begun in 1549. Because of Hideyoshi’s orders, 26 Christians were arrested, had their left ears cut off as a sign of disrespect, were marched through towns, and were crucified and pierced with lances on a hill outside Nagasaki on February 5. While the public procession and execution was meant to instill fear in Japanese Christians, the joyful witness of the soon-to-be martyrs—who sang hymns on arriving to the hill where their crosses awaited them—evoked compassion and conversion instead. The martyrs were Franciscans, Jesuits, Japanese laymen, and one Korean. Paul Miki, a distinguished preacher, who was the son of a samurai, was the most prominent of the Japanese Jesuits. The martyrs were canonized in 1862; their feast was added to the General Roman Calendar in 1969. “Asia has given the Church and the world a great host of these heroes of the faith, and from the heart of Asia there rises the great song of praise: Te martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus. This is the song of those who died for Christ on Asian soil in the first centuries of the Church, and it is also the joyful cry of men and women of more recent times like St. Paul Miki and his companions . . . May the great host of Asian martyrs, old and new, never cease to teach the Church in Asia what it means to bear witness to the Lamb in whose blood they have washed their shining robes (cf. Rev 7:14)! May they stand as indomitable witnesses to the truth that Christians are called always and everywhere to proclaim nothing other than the power of the Lord’s Cross! And may the blood of Asia’s martyrs be now as always the seed of new life for the Church in every corner of the continent!" —St. John Paul II, Ecclesia in Asia, no. 49 Copyright © 2018, Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Quote from Saint John Paul II, copyright © 1999, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. All rights reserved. |
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Santo Pablo Miki y Compañeros
1562-1597
Día de fiesta—6 de Febrero
Alrededor de 1549, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, quien gobernaba Japón a nombre del emperador, empezó a alarmarse por el crecimiento del cristianismo como resultado de la misión de san Francisco Javier. Bajo las órdenes de Hideyoshi, fueron arrestados 26 cristianos a quienes les cortaron las orejas como señal de irrespetuosidad, haciéndolos desfilar por el pueblo para luego crucificarlos y punzarlos con unas lanzas en una colina en las afueras de Nagasaki el 5 de febrero. Aunque esa procesión pública y su ejecución las hicieron para inculcar temor en los japoneses cristianos, el gozoso testimonio que dieron los futuros mártires—quienes cantaban himnos al llegar a la colina en donde los esperaban sus cruces—en vez de eso, provocó compasión y conversión. Entre los mártires se encontraban franciscanos, jesuitas, japoneses laicos y un coreano. Pablo Miki, un distinguido predicador, hijo de un samurái, era el más prominente entre los jesuitas japoneses. Los mártires fueron canonizados en 1862 y, en 1969, se agregó su fiesta al Calendario general romano.
"Asia ha dado a la Iglesia y al mundo un gran número de estos héroes de la fe, y desde el corazón de Asia se eleva el gran canto de alabanza: ‘Te martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus’. Éste es el himno de los que han muerto por Cristo en tierra de Asia en los primeros siglos de la Iglesia, y es también el grito gozoso de hombres y mujeres de tiempos más recientes, como san Pablo Miki y compañeros . . . Que el gran ejército de mártires de Asia, antiguos y nuevos, enseñe constantemente a la Iglesia que está en ese continente lo que significa dar testimonio del Cordero, en cuya sangre han lavado sus vestidos resplandecientes (cf. Ap 7, 14). Que sean testigos indómitos de que los cristianos están llamados a proclamar siempre y por doquier sólo la fuerza de la cruz del Señor. Y la sangre de los mártires de Asia sea ahora, como siempre, semilla de vida nueva para la Iglesia en todo el continente." —San Juan Pablo II, Ecclesia in Asia, no. 49
Copyright ©2020 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. La cita del San Juan Paul II, copyright © 1999, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Cuidad del Vaticano. Todos los derechos reservados.
1562-1597
Día de fiesta—6 de Febrero
Alrededor de 1549, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, quien gobernaba Japón a nombre del emperador, empezó a alarmarse por el crecimiento del cristianismo como resultado de la misión de san Francisco Javier. Bajo las órdenes de Hideyoshi, fueron arrestados 26 cristianos a quienes les cortaron las orejas como señal de irrespetuosidad, haciéndolos desfilar por el pueblo para luego crucificarlos y punzarlos con unas lanzas en una colina en las afueras de Nagasaki el 5 de febrero. Aunque esa procesión pública y su ejecución las hicieron para inculcar temor en los japoneses cristianos, el gozoso testimonio que dieron los futuros mártires—quienes cantaban himnos al llegar a la colina en donde los esperaban sus cruces—en vez de eso, provocó compasión y conversión. Entre los mártires se encontraban franciscanos, jesuitas, japoneses laicos y un coreano. Pablo Miki, un distinguido predicador, hijo de un samurái, era el más prominente entre los jesuitas japoneses. Los mártires fueron canonizados en 1862 y, en 1969, se agregó su fiesta al Calendario general romano.
"Asia ha dado a la Iglesia y al mundo un gran número de estos héroes de la fe, y desde el corazón de Asia se eleva el gran canto de alabanza: ‘Te martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus’. Éste es el himno de los que han muerto por Cristo en tierra de Asia en los primeros siglos de la Iglesia, y es también el grito gozoso de hombres y mujeres de tiempos más recientes, como san Pablo Miki y compañeros . . . Que el gran ejército de mártires de Asia, antiguos y nuevos, enseñe constantemente a la Iglesia que está en ese continente lo que significa dar testimonio del Cordero, en cuya sangre han lavado sus vestidos resplandecientes (cf. Ap 7, 14). Que sean testigos indómitos de que los cristianos están llamados a proclamar siempre y por doquier sólo la fuerza de la cruz del Señor. Y la sangre de los mártires de Asia sea ahora, como siempre, semilla de vida nueva para la Iglesia en todo el continente." —San Juan Pablo II, Ecclesia in Asia, no. 49
Copyright ©2020 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. La cita del San Juan Paul II, copyright © 1999, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Cuidad del Vaticano. Todos los derechos reservados.
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Due to the state-wide stay-at-home orders from the California Governor, all indoor events have been suspended.
MEN'S FAITH FORMATION WITH FR. MATTHEW
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The next series begins on February 13, 2021 and concludes March 27, 2021.
This 7-week video series will take us through Lent and prepare us for Easter and for Life! The program is entitled, “The Search.” It is produced by the Augustine Institute and hosted by Chris Stefanick. The video can be streamed for free if you download the app FORMED (the parish has paid for this service.) We will meet each Saturday at 6:30 am by Guadalupe Hall for coffee and the video will begin at 6:45 am. Please make sure to wear a mask. Social distancing will be maintained. Small groups will then meet for half an hour. A Participant Guidebook will be used for the discussion. Mass and confession are available after each meeting. Don’t forget to bring a friend! |
Grupo Para Hombres cada Sábado
Todos los hombres Hispanos son invitados a participar en nuestro grupo parroquial para hombres que va a empezar Sábado, 13 de Febrero, 6:30- 7:45 AM.
Seria para los que entiendan ingles porque cada Sábado vamos a tener una breve película y una breve platica en Inglés. Enseguida los hombres serán divididos en grupos pequeños para discusión y mutuo apoyo. Habrá grupos pequeños separados para los que prefieren platicar en Español.
Todos los hombres Hispanos son invitados a participar en nuestro grupo parroquial para hombres que va a empezar Sábado, 13 de Febrero, 6:30- 7:45 AM.
Seria para los que entiendan ingles porque cada Sábado vamos a tener una breve película y una breve platica en Inglés. Enseguida los hombres serán divididos en grupos pequeños para discusión y mutuo apoyo. Habrá grupos pequeños separados para los que prefieren platicar en Español.
40-DAY LENTEN RETREAT WITH FR. JOE
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A DO-IT-YOURSELF 40-DAY LENTEN RETREAT FOR FREEDOM FROM THE DEVIL
Do you want to call upon the power of God to release yourself, your families, parish, diocese, nation and the world from all demonic influences and oppressions through acts of reparation, fasting, penance, charity, and prayer (both personal and sacramental)? If you say “YES” -- meaning you are both INTERESTED & AVAILABLE -- then come to this free & non-livestreamed 40-DAY LENTEN RETREAT FOR FREEDOM FROM THE DEVIL. |
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WHEN: From February 16, 2021 (the Tuesday evening before Ash Wednesday) to March 28, 2021 (Palm Sunday; the beginning of the Holy Week).
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THANKS FOR YOUR GOODWILL
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- Each participant is expected to get/buy his/her own copy of the book, "LET FREEDOM RING: A 40-DAY TACTICAL TRAINING FOR FREEDOM FROM THE DEVIL," by Fr. James Altman, Fr. Richard Heilman & Fr. William Peckman, which will be used as a guidebook for the retreat.
- This 40-DAY LENTEN RETREAT begins on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 6pm. There will be a daily Holy Hour, outdoors at 6pm -- with the Blessed Sacrament exposed -- for the next 40 evenings, plus related input by Fr. Joe Maghinay, to prepare for the following day. This part of the retreat will be held at Presentation Church. Each participant is expected to bring his/her own chair.
- The flow of this Do-It-Yourself 40-Day Lenten Retreat goes beyond the stated daily Holy Hour. This retreat focuses on tactical training/formation for freedom from the devil, with the use of the powerful spiritual weapons/tools in the 2000-year Tradition of the Church, as shaped by and determined with one's own daily activities.
THANKS FOR YOUR GOODWILL
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
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Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year is Open Now until April 30, 2021 for students currently enrolled at Presentation. Registration forms and all fees must be complete by April 30th, 2021 in order to secure your child's seat. The Parish Participation Form for Catholic Tuition are available for families requesting Catholic Tuition for the upcoming school year. Have you turned in your purple form? Please complete and return forms no later than March 5th t be considered for Catholic Tuition. |
Boosterthon
We are excited to kick off our Presentation Parish School Dance-off on 1/29. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for Technology for our school! Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning. And this year, we have more needs than we’ve ever had before, which means we need your support more than ever.
We completely understand if your family is not in a position to financially support the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and extended family online at funrun.com. Sharing IS supporting!
We are excited to kick off our Presentation Parish School Dance-off on 1/29. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for Technology for our school! Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning. And this year, we have more needs than we’ve ever had before, which means we need your support more than ever.
We completely understand if your family is not in a position to financially support the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and extended family online at funrun.com. Sharing IS supporting!
“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 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
Diocesan News
Bishop Cotta's Corner
BISHOP COTTA'S MONTHLY REFLECTION
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To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for February 2021,
click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for February 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
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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School of Ministry: Cycle 2 of Faith Formation Courses
The School of Ministry invites everyone to register in Cycle 2 of the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation courses. Cycle 2 runs from February 21 to March 27, 2021. The following are the courses open for registration:
Bible Basics /Los Básicos de la Biblia- recommended for ITM participants
New Testament/Nuevo Testamento- recommended for TLM participants
Registration period for Cycle 2 is from Jan 6 to February 17, 2021.
Note: 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 2 offers other courses for on-going formation. For more information, please call the School of Ministry office at 209-466-0636 or email at som@stocktondiocese.org.
To learn more about Dayton’s VLCFF, visit the following links:
https://youtu.be/VzQQJRHQRIo (English video); https://youtu.be/CYZ1mGmTjW8 (Spanish Video).
The School of Ministry invites everyone to register in Cycle 2 of the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation courses. Cycle 2 runs from February 21 to March 27, 2021. The following are the courses open for registration:
Bible Basics /Los Básicos de la Biblia- recommended for ITM participants
New Testament/Nuevo Testamento- recommended for TLM participants
Registration period for Cycle 2 is from Jan 6 to February 17, 2021.
Note: 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 2 offers other courses for on-going formation. For more information, please call the School of Ministry office at 209-466-0636 or email at som@stocktondiocese.org.
To learn more about Dayton’s VLCFF, visit the following links:
https://youtu.be/VzQQJRHQRIo (English video); https://youtu.be/CYZ1mGmTjW8 (Spanish Video).
Catholic Engaged Encounter of Stockton has decided to present all its marriage preparation retreats virtually in 2021. Their leadership team under the direction of Tom & Mercedes Hollcraft have done a great job in converting the traditional retreat weekend into an effective instructional, spiritually formational, and emotionally rewarding virtual experience,
2021 Engaged Encounter Virtual Weekend Schedule: February 20 & 21: Two-day weekend retreat April 15 - May 20: Six 90-minute sessions over 6 consecutive Thursday evenings May 29 & 30: Two-day weekend retreat July 8 - August 2: Six 90-minute sessions over 6 consecutive Thursday evenings August 7 & 8: Two-day weekend retreat September 9 - October 14: Six 90-minute sessions over 6 consecutive Thursday evenings November 13 & 14: Two-day weekend retreat Registration is available via the Stockton Diocese Engaged Encounter Website at www.stocktonee.org. Cost of retreats is $75 per couple. Workbooks will be mailed to couples prior to the retreat and a certificate of competition will be mailed to couples on completion of the retreat. |
Human Trafficking Awareness
St. Josephine Bakhita is the Patron Saint of Human Trafficking Victims. Josephine Margaret Bakhita, F.D.C.C., was a Sudanese Italian Canossian religious sister who lived in Italy for 45 years, after having been kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan. In 2000 she was declared a saint. February 8th is her feast day for which the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General has designated this day as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. On February 8, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about this phenomenon. For more information on anti-human trafficking visit the following sites:
https://www.usccb.org/offices/migration-refugee-services/human-trafficking https://stocktondiocese.org/human-trafficking |
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The Diocese of Stockton Celebrates Black History Month in their inaugural YouTube video, "Black History Month Ep. 1".
Join Robert Poncini, the diocesan Coordinator of Life & Dignity, as he introduces Servant of God Mother Mary Lange (born Elizabeth Lange). To learn more about how Mother Mary Lange felt and lived God's call to consecrate herself and her works entirely to Him, visit: http://oblatesisters.com/founders |
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Did you know that you can sign up to receive “Flocknote” emails from the diocese? Use the below links to sign up for two of the most popular Flocknotes from the Diocese of Stockton Pastoral Center and keep up to date with all of their latest information.
WEEKLY UPDATE: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/WeeklyUpdate
Or Text “DOSWU” to 84576 on your phone.
BISHOP COTTA’s REFLECTIONS: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/BishopsReflectio
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