MEssage from our Ministers2nd Sunday of Lent
Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust. . . . - Genesis 22:2
Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones. . . . My vows to the Lord I will pay in the presence of all [God’s] people. . . . - Psalm 116:15, 18 If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:30 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them. . . . - Mark 9:7 Sometimes we focus on the negative and fail to see the deeper realities of a situation. At first glance, we may see only the seemingly cruel request to give up Isaac. We may see only death and not the life that issues forth from going through death. We may focus on the shadows and no longer remember the warmth and light of the sun. As our Lenten journey continues, let us pray for one another that we will come to the place of deep relationship with our good and loving God. Let us ask God for the grace to journey through the darkness, disappointments, and deaths into the dazzling brightness of God’s glory. 
Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
"Toma a tu hijo, a tu único, al que amas, a Isaac, vete al país de Moria y ofrécele allí en holocausto" Génesis, 22 - Bíblia Católica Online "Mucho cuesta a los ojos de Yahveh la muerte de los que le aman. . . . "18.Cumpliré mis votos a Yahveh, sí, en presencia de todo su pueblo" Salmos, 116 - Bíblia Católica Online "Si Dios está por nosotros ¿quién contra nosotros?" Romanos, 8 - Bíblia Católica Online "Entonces se formó una nube que les cubrió con su sombra" Marcos, 9 - Bíblia Católica Online A veces nos centramos en lo negativo y no vemos las realidades más profundas de una situación. A primera vista, podemos ver sólo la aparentemente cruel solicitud de renunciar a Isaac. Es posible que veamos solo la muerte y no la vida que surge de pasar por la muerte. Podemos enfocarnos en las sombras y dejar de recordar el calor y la luz del Sol. A medida que continúa nuestro camino a la Cuaresma, oremos unos por otros para llegar al lugar de una relación profunda con nuestro Dios bueno y amoroso. Pidamos a Dios la gracia de caminar a través de la oscuridad, las decepciones y la muerte hacia el deslumbrante brillo de la gloria de Dios. 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
2nd Sunday of Lent
Beloved Parishioners, On the second Sunday of Lent we always hear the Gospel Reading about the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor. (Mark 9:2-10) This time of Lent is long and difficult. We need to be strengthened and encouraged in order to endure these forty days of prayer and penance. We are like the apostles who were discouraged when Jesus announced that he was leading them up to Jerusalem and die on Mount Calvary. (Mark 8:31-38). They received encouragement when Jesus led them up Mount Tabor where suddenly the divinity of Jesus shone out of him like the blinding light of the sun. God the Father spoke out of a heavenly cloud and said: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." (Mark 9:7) The vision and the voice convinced them that Jesus was truly the Son of God, and that they should listen to him. They heard clearly that Jesus was the beloved son. Probably they remembered the ancient story about the “beloved son” of Abraham, who was also going to be sacrificed. There was never a son more beloved than Isaac, the Son of Abraham. Abraham had to wait until he was an old man to finally have the son who had been promised to him by God. Then God spoke those strange words to him: “Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you." (Genesis 22:2) As they went up the hill, the son carried the wood for burning the sacrifice, and he asked his father: “Where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” Abraham gave this answer: “God will provide himself a victim for a holocaust, my son.” This response could have several meanings. It is a strange grammatical construction in the Hebrew language. It could mean that “GOD HIMSELF will provide a victim,” or it could mean that “God will PROVIDE FOR HIMSELF a victim,” or it could mean that “God will provide HIMSELF AS a victim.” All three meanings of this strange prophecy were fulfilled. It was fulfilled when they reached the top of the hill and Abraham was about to sacrifice his son when suddenly God stopped him and provided the sheep with its horns caught in a bush nearby. The prophecy was fulfilled in a complete way nearly two thousand years later when Jesus carried the wood of the Cross up that very same hill. He was the lamb of sacrifice provided by God. And he was God providing himself as a sacrifice. Jesus went all the way to the top of Mount Calvary, and no one prevented the Father from offering his own beloved Son as a sacrifice. Jesus freely offered himself. He had been prepared for this moment by his Father who told him twice that he was the “beloved Son": once at his baptism and again on Mount tabor. God was preparing his Son for his life’s mission; his vocation offer himself in sacrifice. God the Father wants to prepare each one of us, his other “beloved sons and daughters” to offer ourselves. The Father told us to “listen to him.” What did Jesus say that we are supposed to hear? In the previous chapter we see read that Jesus’ previous words were: “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and rise after three days… Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me…” This is the meaning of Lent. We follow the lamb wherever he goes. We listen to him. We offer ourselves to a life of loving sacrifice in order to save sinners. We consume the Lamb of God in order to be more like him. We trust that God will call us his beloved children and that he will provide. Fr. Mark
Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma Muy amados parroquianos, En el segundo domingo de Cuaresma siempre escuchamos la Lectura del Evangelio sobre la Transfiguración de Jesús en el Monte Tabor. (Marcos 9: 2-10) El tiempo de Cuaresma es largo y difícil. Necesitamos ser fortalecidos y animados para aguantar estos cuarenta días de oración y penitencia. Somos como los apóstoles que se desanimaron cuando Jesús anunció que los llevaría a Jerusalén y moriría en el monte Calvario (Marcos 8: 31-38). Quedaron animados cuando Jesús los condujo al monte Tabor, donde de repente la divinidad de Jesús brilló en él como la luz brillante del sol. Dios Padre habló desde una nube celestial y dijo: “Este es mi Hijo amado. Escúchenlo” (Marcos 9: 7). La visión y la voz los convencieron de que Jesús era verdaderamente el Hijo de Dios, y que debían escucharlo. Oyeron claramente que Jesús era el hijo amado. Probablemente se acordaron del antiguo historia del "hijo amado" de Abraham, que también iba a ser sacrificado. Jamás hubo un hijo más amado que Isaac, el Hijo de Abraham. Dios le había prometido un hijo, pero Abraham tuvo que esperar muchos años, hasta su vejez, para finalmente tener este hijo prometido. Por eso era ‘muy amado.’ por Dios le había prometido. Entonces Dios le dijo esas extrañas palabras: “Toma ahora a tu hijo, tu único, a quien amas, a Isaac, y ve a la tierra de Moriah, y ofrécelo allí en holocausto sobre uno de los montes que yo te diré”. (Génesis 22: 2) Mientras subían la colina, el hijo llevó la leña para quemar el sacrificio y le preguntó a su padre: “¿Dónde está el cordero para el holocausto?” Abraham dio esta respuesta: "Dios proveerá para sí el cordero para el holocausto, hijo mío." Esta respuesta es una frase que tiene varios significados posibles. Es una extraña construcción gramatical en el idioma hebreo. Podría significar que “DIOS MISMO proporcionará una víctima,” o podría significar que “Dios proveerá “PARA SI MISMO una víctima,” o podría significar que “Dios se proveerá A SÍ MISMO como víctima." ¡Fueron cumplidos todos los tres significados de esta extraña profecía! Se cumplió cuando llegaron a la cima de la colina y Abraham estaba a punto de sacrificar a su hijo y de repente Dios lo detuvo y le proporcionó la oveja con sus cuernos atrapados en un arbusto. Pero la profecía se cumplió de manera completa casi dos mil años después cuando Jesús cargó el leño de la Cruz a la cima del mismo cerro. Jesús fue el cordero de sacrificio provisto por Dios. Y también se puede decir que era Dios ofreciéndose a sí mismo como sacrificio. Jesús subió esta misa monte, el Calvario, y nadie impidió que el Padre ofreciera el sacrificio de su Hijo amado. Jesús se ofreció libremente. El Padre había preparado a su hijo para este momento insigne. Jesús había sido preparado para este momento porque su Padre le había dicho dos veces que era el “Hijo amado”: una en su bautismo y otra en el monte Tabor. Dios estaba preparando a su Hijo para la misión de su vida, su vocación ofrecerse en sacrificio. Dios Padre quiere prepararnos también a cada uno de nosotros, sus otros “hijos e hijas amados” para ofrecernos a una vida de sacrificio. El Padre nos dijo que “Escúchenlo”. ¿Qué dijo Jesús de tan importante que debemos escuchar? En el capítulo anterior vemos que casi las últimas palabras que habían salido de la boca de Jesús fueron: “El Hijo del Hombre debía padecer muchas cosas, y ser rechazado por los ancianos, los principales sacerdotes y los escribas, y ser muerto, y después de tres días resucitar.... Si alguien quiere venir conmigo, niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz, y sígame...” Este es el significado de la Cuaresma. Seguimos al cordero dondequiera que va. Lo escuchamos. Ofrecemos nosotros mismos a una vida de sacrificio amoroso para salvar a los pecadores. Consumimos al Cordero de Dios para ser más como Él. Confiamos en que Dios nos llamará hijos amados y que él proveerá. Padre 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.
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, Jacob Barrows, and Rosemary Bitz 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, February 28, 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:00 AM: †Lolita Caluya – 2-year death anniversary 12:15 PM: Gloria Tinaza - thanksgiving Friday, March 5, 2021
Saturday, March 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 Imelda Itliong Julius Guzman Luis Lopez Carol Jolly EAster 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, February 28, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
Monday, March 1, 2021
Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
Friday, March 5, 2021
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of Lent
Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
Sunday, February 28, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
Monday, March 1, 2021
Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
Friday, March 5, 2021
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of Lent
Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
2nd Sunday of Lent
“I will walk before the Lord.” - Psalm 116
As Christian stewards, we are called to surrender all to the Lord — our time, our talents and even our material possessions. We should willingly give God our entire lives with the confidence that He will take care of us. When we surrender all to the Lord, we are allowing Him to be in charge. Can we not entrust our entire lives to Him knowing He will continue to pour out His love on us? Let us strive to journey up the mountain with Jesus during this Lenten season — growing in our intimate relationship with Him. May we reflect on His profound love for us on this journey. And let us pray for total surrender to His providence.
“I will walk before the Lord.” - Psalm 116
As Christian stewards, we are called to surrender all to the Lord — our time, our talents and even our material possessions. We should willingly give God our entire lives with the confidence that He will take care of us. When we surrender all to the Lord, we are allowing Him to be in charge. Can we not entrust our entire lives to Him knowing He will continue to pour out His love on us? Let us strive to journey up the mountain with Jesus during this Lenten season — growing in our intimate relationship with Him. May we reflect on His profound love for us on this journey. And let us pray for total surrender to His providence.
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2º Domingo de Cuaresma
"Caminaré en presencia del Señor." - Salmos 116
Como mayordomos cristianos, estamos llamados a entregar todo al Señor: nuestro tiempo, nuestros talentos e incluso nuestras posesiones materiales. Debemos dar a Dios voluntariamente toda nuestra vida con la confianza de que Él nos cuidará. Cuando entregamos todo al Señor, le estamos permitiendo que esté a cargo. ¿No podemos confiarle toda nuestra vida a Él sabiendo que continuará derramando Su amor sobre nosotros? Esforcémonos por subir la montaña con Jesús durante esta temporada de Cuaresma, creciendo en nuestra relación íntima con Él. Que podamos reflexionar sobre su profundo amor por nosotros en este viaje. Y oremos por una entrega total a su providencia
"Caminaré en presencia del Señor." - Salmos 116
Como mayordomos cristianos, estamos llamados a entregar todo al Señor: nuestro tiempo, nuestros talentos e incluso nuestras posesiones materiales. Debemos dar a Dios voluntariamente toda nuestra vida con la confianza de que Él nos cuidará. Cuando entregamos todo al Señor, le estamos permitiendo que esté a cargo. ¿No podemos confiarle toda nuestra vida a Él sabiendo que continuará derramando Su amor sobre nosotros? Esforcémonos por subir la montaña con Jesús durante esta temporada de Cuaresma, creciendo en nuestra relación íntima con Él. Que podamos reflexionar sobre su profundo amor por nosotros en este viaje. Y oremos por una entrega total a su providencia
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Start with a pile of blocks. Add your imagination and you can build a castle or a city. You can change that pile of blocks to look completely different and wonderful. In today's Gospel, Jesus was completely changed. He started out looking like an ordinary man. Then, right in front of Peter, James and John, something happened. Jesus glowed brightly like the sun. Even his clothes became bright white. Talk about changing into something different and wonderful! God let Peter, James and John see Jesus as he looks now in heaven.
Prayer
God, I can hardly wait to see Jesus glowing in heaven.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself with Jesus, glowing in heaven.
Mission for the Week
Make some lemonade with your family. Then add food coloring to completely change
the way it looks. As you mix the ingredients together, talk about how Jesus was completely changed.
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Start with a pile of blocks. Add your imagination and you can build a castle or a city. You can change that pile of blocks to look completely different and wonderful. In today's Gospel, Jesus was completely changed. He started out looking like an ordinary man. Then, right in front of Peter, James and John, something happened. Jesus glowed brightly like the sun. Even his clothes became bright white. Talk about changing into something different and wonderful! God let Peter, James and John see Jesus as he looks now in heaven.
Prayer
God, I can hardly wait to see Jesus glowing in heaven.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself with Jesus, glowing in heaven.
Mission for the Week
Make some lemonade with your family. Then add food coloring to completely change
the way it looks. As you mix the ingredients together, talk about how Jesus was completely changed.
© 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
Saint Casmir
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Dates: 1458-1484
Feast Day: March 4 Born in Krakow, Casimir was the son of Casimir IV, king of Poland and grand duke of Lithuania, and Elizabeth of Austria. From a young age, he was concerned with the integrity and justice of his father’s rule. He worked to ensure the fair treatment and aid of the poor and less fortunate. He was called the Patron of the Poor because of his love for others and charitable works. Casimir was known to be a humble and approachable man, traits that were not always synonymous with rulers at the time. Known for his refusal to take up arms, personal piety, generosity to the poor and devotion to the Blessed Mother, he rejected the idea of marrying in favor of voluntary chastity. During a visit to Lithuania, he fell ill, died from tuberculosis at the age of 25 and was buried in the cathedral in Vilnius. Canonized in 1521, he is the patron of Poland and Lithuania. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Ghezzi, B. (2000). The Voices of the Saints: A Year of Readings. Double Day Press. New York. |
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San Casimiro
1458-1484
Día de fiesta— 4 de Marzo
Casimiro nació en Cracovia y era hijo de Casimiro IV, rey de Polonia y gran duque de Lituania y de Isabel de Austria. Desde una temprana edad le preocupaba la integridad y la justicia del gobierno de su padre. El trabajó para asegurar el trato justo y la asistencia a los pobres y a los menos afortunados. Se le llamó Patrón de los Pobres debido a su amor por los demás y por sus obras caritativas. Casimiro era conocido por ser un hombre humilde y accesible, rasgos que no siempre fueron sinónimos de los gobernantes de esa época.
Casimiro, conocido por su negativa a tomar las armas, por su piedad personal, por su generosidad hacia los pobres y por su devoción a la Santísima Madre, rechazó la idea de casarse a favor de una castidad voluntaria. Durante una visita a Lituania, cayó enfermo y falleció de tuberculosis a los 25 años; fue enterrado en la catedral en Vilna. Casimiro fue canonizado en 1521 y es el patrón de Polonia y de Lituania.
Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Ghezzi, B. (2000). The Voices of the Saints: A Year of Readings. Double Day Press. New York.
1458-1484
Día de fiesta— 4 de Marzo
Casimiro nació en Cracovia y era hijo de Casimiro IV, rey de Polonia y gran duque de Lituania y de Isabel de Austria. Desde una temprana edad le preocupaba la integridad y la justicia del gobierno de su padre. El trabajó para asegurar el trato justo y la asistencia a los pobres y a los menos afortunados. Se le llamó Patrón de los Pobres debido a su amor por los demás y por sus obras caritativas. Casimiro era conocido por ser un hombre humilde y accesible, rasgos que no siempre fueron sinónimos de los gobernantes de esa época.
Casimiro, conocido por su negativa a tomar las armas, por su piedad personal, por su generosidad hacia los pobres y por su devoción a la Santísima Madre, rechazó la idea de casarse a favor de una castidad voluntaria. Durante una visita a Lituania, cayó enfermo y falleció de tuberculosis a los 25 años; fue enterrado en la catedral en Vilna. Casimiro fue canonizado en 1521 y es el patrón de Polonia y de Lituania.
Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Ghezzi, B. (2000). The Voices of the Saints: A Year of Readings. Double Day Press. New York.
Happening Now
iN OUR pARISH
EVENTS
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. 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
- 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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Or Text “DOSWU” to 84576 on your phone.
BISHOP COTTA’s REFLECTIONS: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/BishopsReflectio
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