MEssage from our MinistersFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle. . . . - Job 7:6
[The Lord] heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. - Psalm 147:3 All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it. - 1 Corinthians 9:23 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. - Mark 1:35 Our days go by so fast and when we look back, we can hardly believe how quickly the time has passed. During this time of pandemic when more and more people are losing loved ones, we may be more attuned to the shortness and preciousness of life. As we continue to pray for an end to the pandemic, let us recommit ourselves to living the gospel fully. Let us deepen our relationship with God by spending time in prayer each day. 
Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"6.Mis días han sido más raudos que la lanzadera" Job, 7 - Bíblia Católica Online "3.él sana a los de roto corazón, y venda sus heridas" Salmos, 147 - Bíblia Católica Online "23.Y todo esto lo hago por el Evangelio para ser partícipe del mismo" I Corintios, 9 - Bíblia Católica Online "35.De madrugada, cuando todavía estaba muy oscuro, se levantó, salió y fue a un lugar solitario y allí se puso a hacer oración." Marcos, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online Nuestros días pasan tan rápido y cuando vemos hacia atrás, apenas podemos creer lo rápido que ha pasado el tiempo. Durante esta época de pandemia, cuando más y más personas pierden a sus seres queridos, es posible que estemos más en sintonía con la brevedad y el valor de la vida. Mientras continuamos orando por el fin de la pandemia, volvamos a comprometernos a vivir el Evangelio plenamente. Profundicemos nuestra relación con Dios, pasando tiempo en oración todos los días. 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
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel reading is one of my favorites. It is a “typical day in the life of Jesus”. In the first chapter of the brief and busy Gospel of Mark, we see all the busy activities of Jesus in a typical day. It says what he did during the day, then “when it was evening, after sunset” and then “very early before dawn.” Jesus made time in his schedule for prayer and for people. He rejected no one who came to him, but rather welcomed and helped everyone who was afflicted by illness or by evil spirits. The Catholic Church is the “Body of Christ” and rejects no one. Tomorrow, February 8, is the Feast day of a saint whose life is a perfect example of how the Catholic Church is a refuge for people of every race. St. Josephine Bakhita was one of the last slaves to be kidnapped from Africa, about 125 years ago. She was born in 1869 in what is now southern Sudan, East Africa. When she was six years old, she went for a walk a little outside of her village and was kidnapped by slave traders. By that same year, 1875, the trade-in black slaves had been largely phased out in African law. Egypt, which then exercised political control over Sudan, had lately signed a treaty declaring slavery illegal. But abuses die hard, and "bootleg" enslavement still continued. To the little six-year-old, the experience of kidnapping was so traumatic that she forgot her own name. The kidnappers, therefore, gave her the name "Bakhita." They did not know how well they chose: "Bakhita" is Arabic for "the lucky one." Bakhita was sold several times to different owners, who were mostly Muslims. One of her purchasers, a general in the Turkish army, had her "branded" like his other slaves. The branding was entrusted to a woman expert in the procedure. She inflicted 114 razor cuts on the breasts, arms, and abdomen of the 13-year-old. Then she rubbed salt and flour into the wounds so that they healed into a permanent seal of ownership. Throughout her early life, however, this black pagan girl demonstrated inborn goodness and gentility that protected her virtue. Although she exemplified the enslaved at their most voiceless, she possessed what could only be called a "naturally Christian" soul. The last couple that owned her made no mistake in appointing her "nanny" to their little daughter. Having moved to Venice, Italy, they enrolled the daughter in a course of religious instruction conducted by the Canossian Sisters, a branch of the Sisters of Charity. Bakhita accompanied the child to each catechism class. Bakhita was very impressed by Catholic doctrine and by the Catholic nuns. Then her master and mistress decided to return to Sudan and gave her the choice of accompanying them. An Italian tribunal had analyzed her legal status and had declared that since Sudan had enacted a law forbidding slavery not long before her birth, Bakhita had actually never been a legal slave. Bakhita decided to remain in Italy, be baptized a Catholic, to be baptized “Giuseppina" (Josephine), and to become a sister in the Order of the Canossian Sisters. For the next half-century, Sister Bakhita proved herself a model religious, ever humble, ever grateful. Pope John Paul II canonized Sister Josephine in Great Jubilee Year 2000. At that time, Sudan was suffering greatly because of the persecution of Catholics by the Islamic government.
Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario La Esclava que se Hizo una Santa Me encanta la evangelio de hoy (Marcos 1:29-39) Es un “día típico en la vida de Jesús.” Es del primer capítulo del Evangelio de Marcos, el cual es un evangelio muy breve y ajetreado. En el primer capítulo, vemos toda la actividad frenética de Jesús en un día típico. Vemos lo que hizo durante el día, y en la tarde, y luego "al anochecer, después del atardecer" y luego "muy temprano antes del amanecer". Jesús dio tiempo para la oración y para la gente. Jesús no rechazó a nadie que acudiera a él, sino que acogió y ayudó a todos los que padecían enfermedades o de malos espíritus. La Iglesia Católica es el "Cuerpo de Cristo" y tampoco rechaza a nadie. Mañana, 8 de febrero, es la fiesta de un santo cuya vida es un buen ejemplo de esta realidad que la Iglesia católica es un refugio para personas de todas las razas. Santa Josephina Bakhita fue una de las últimas esclavas secuestradas de África. Nació en 1869 en lo que hoy es Sudán, en África Oriental. Cuando tenía seis años, salió a caminar un poco fuera de su pueblo y fue secuestrada por traficantes de esclavos. En ese mismo año, 1875, el comercio de esclavos negros fue prohibida por ley en África. Egipto, que entonces ejercía control político sobre el Sudán, había firmado recientemente un tratado por el que se declaraba ilegal la esclavitud. Pero los abusos continuaban y la esclavitud "ilegal" aún continúa. Para la niña de seis años, la experiencia del secuestro fue tan traumática que olvidó su propio nombre. Por lo tanto, los secuestradores le dieron el nombre de "Bakhita." Es una palabra en árabe que significa "el afortunado". Bakhita fue vendida varias veces a diferentes propietarios, en su mayoría musulmanes. Uno de sus compradores, un general del ejército turco, la "marcó" igual como sus otros esclavos. Fue tatuada por una mujer experta en el procedimiento de marcar esclavos con tatuajes. Hizo 114 cortes de navaja en los senos, brazos y abdomen de la niña de 13 años. Luego, frotó sal y harina en las heridas para que sanasen y se convirtieran en un sello permanente de propiedad. Sin embargo, esta niña demostró una bondad y una gentileza innata que protegían su virtud. Aunque no era cristiana, su alma tenía muchas cualidades cristianas. Los últimos dueños que la poseía como esclava fueron una pareja casada que confiaban mucho en ella y la nombraran como "niñera" para la educación de su pequeña hija. Tras mudarse a Venecia, Italia, inscribieron a la hija en un curso de instrucción religiosa dirigido por las Hermanas Canossian, una rama de las Hermanas de la Caridad. Bakhita acompañó al niño a cada clase de catecismo. Bakhita quedó muy impresionado por la doctrina católica y por las monjas católicas. Cuando su amo y su ama decidieron regresar a Sudán, le dieron a Bakhita la opción de acompañarlos. Un tribunal italiano analizó su situación jurídica y declaró que nunca fue esclava en realidad. Bakhita fue secostrada DESPUES de que Sudán promulgó una ley que prohibía la esclavitud. Bakhita nunca había sido una esclava legal. Bakhita decidió de quedarse en Italia, de recibir el bautisma católico con el nombre de “Giuseppina” (Josephine) y de entrar en la Orden de las Hermanas Canossianas como hermana religiosa. Durante cincuenta años, la hermana Bakhita fue una religiosa ejemplar, siempre humilde, siempre agradecida. El Papa Juan Pablo II la canonizó durante el Gran Jubileo del año 2000. En aquel tiempo, el país de su nacimiento, Sudán, estaba sufriendo mucho debido a la persecución de los católicos por parte del gobierno islámico. 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, Luis Lopez, Carol Jolly, 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 7, 2021
Monday, February 8, 2021
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Thursday, February 11, 2021 7:00 AM: 12:15 PM: Friday, February 12, 2021
Saturday, February 13, 2021
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gROW yOUR fAITH
rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
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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
Monday, February 8, 2021
Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Gn 1:20—2:4a/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Gn 2:18-25/Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 12, 2021
Gn 3:1-8/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Gn 3:9-24/Mk 8:1-10
Sunday, February 14, 2021 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/Mk 1:40-45
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
Monday, February 8, 2021
Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Gn 1:20—2:4a/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Gn 2:18-25/Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 12, 2021
Gn 3:1-8/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Gn 3:9-24/Mk 8:1-10
Sunday, February 14, 2021 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/Mk 1:40-45
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” - Mark 1:38
Our readings today remind us that Christ came to serve. He came to fulfill His Father’s mission — the salvation of mankind. He labored for this mission by becoming the humblest of servants. How might we live in awareness of our Father’s mission? We are called to spend time in daily prayer — we will then become aware of the opportunities to serve the Lord. We will also recognize that it is He Who gives us the strength as a steward — therefore, He should receive every ounce of gratitude.
“Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” - Mark 1:38
Our readings today remind us that Christ came to serve. He came to fulfill His Father’s mission — the salvation of mankind. He labored for this mission by becoming the humblest of servants. How might we live in awareness of our Father’s mission? We are called to spend time in daily prayer — we will then become aware of the opportunities to serve the Lord. We will also recognize that it is He Who gives us the strength as a steward — therefore, He should receive every ounce of gratitude.
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5º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
“Vámonos a los pueblecitos vecinos, para predicar también allí, pues para esto he salido” - Marcos 1:38
Nuestras lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan que Cristo vino a servir. Vino a cumplir la misión de su Padre: la salvación de la humanidad. Trabajó para esta misión convirtiéndose en el más humilde de los siervos. ¿Cómo podemos vivir conscientes de la misión de nuestro Padre? Estamos llamados a pasar tiempo en oración diaria; entonces nos daremos cuenta de las oportunidades para servir al Señor. También reconoceremos que es Él quien nos da la fuerza como mayordomos; por lo tanto, debe recibir cada gramo de gratitud.
“Vámonos a los pueblecitos vecinos, para predicar también allí, pues para esto he salido” - Marcos 1:38
Nuestras lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan que Cristo vino a servir. Vino a cumplir la misión de su Padre: la salvación de la humanidad. Trabajó para esta misión convirtiéndose en el más humilde de los siervos. ¿Cómo podemos vivir conscientes de la misión de nuestro Padre? Estamos llamados a pasar tiempo en oración diaria; entonces nos daremos cuenta de las oportunidades para servir al Señor. También reconoceremos que es Él quien nos da la fuerza como mayordomos; por lo tanto, debe recibir cada gramo de gratitud.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Simon Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever. Jesus went to her. He took hold of her hand and helped her up. The fever left her. She felt so good, she cooked them a nice meal to celebrate. Neighbors brought all of their sick loved ones to be cured. When we pray today, Jesus still comes to those who are sick and heals them. He cures through doctors, nurses, medicines, and machines.
Prayer
Lord, heal my family and friends who are sick today.
Something to Draw
Draw a sick person lying in bed. Then draw him or her cooking supper when cured.
Mission for the Week
I will make get well cards for three sick people in our church.
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Simon Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever. Jesus went to her. He took hold of her hand and helped her up. The fever left her. She felt so good, she cooked them a nice meal to celebrate. Neighbors brought all of their sick loved ones to be cured. When we pray today, Jesus still comes to those who are sick and heals them. He cures through doctors, nurses, medicines, and machines.
Prayer
Lord, heal my family and friends who are sick today.
Something to Draw
Draw a sick person lying in bed. Then draw him or her cooking supper when cured.
Mission for the Week
I will make get well cards for three sick people in our church.
© 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.
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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. Josephine Bakhita
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Dates: 1869-1947
Feast Day: February 8 St. Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan in 1869 and enslaved as a child. Eventually she was sold to an Italian diplomat and taken to Italy, where she was later brought to freedom through the help of the Canossian Daughters of Charity. Through their guidance, she learned about God and served him faithfully until her death in 1947. In October 2000, Josephine Bakhita was canonized by St. John Paul II, at which point he noted that “in St. Josephine Bakhita we find a shining advocate of genuine emancipation. The history of her life inspires not passive acceptance but the firm resolve to work effectively to free girls and women from oppression and violence, and to return them to their dignity in the full exercise of their rights” (St. Bakhita’s Canonization Mass, October 1, 2000). In the movie St. Bakhita, St. Josephine Bakhita is bought by an Italian white merchant named Federico Marin after years of being beaten and abused as an enslaved child. The cinematic depiction of the saint’s life shows that once in the Marin household, the daughter of the master, Aurora, takes a strong liking to Bakhita and chooses her as her nanny. Bakhita is treated like an outsider and accused of being wicked by other servants because of her black skin. Despite this, Bakhita proves to be generous to everyone she encounters even if they have wronged her. Today, the feast day for St. Josephine Bakhita— February 8—is recognized as the annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. Through prayer, we not only reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered through this affront to human dignity but also comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors. As Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, former Chairman of the Committee on Migration, has stated: “On that day, we will lift our voices loudly in prayer, hope, and love for trafficking victims and survivors. If just one person realizes from this day that they or someone they know is being trafficked, we will have made a difference.” The St. Josephine Bakhita introductory biography is a service of CNS–USCCB. The second portion has been adapted from the “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month & Day of Prayer Toolkit,” (p12, p3), digitally published by USCCB’s Migration and Refugee Services and available at https://justiceforimmigrants.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/12/Day-of-Prayer-AntiTrafficking-Toolkit-2021-Final.pdf. Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved. Quotes from St. John Paul II, copyright © 2000, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Image: CNS photo of St. Josephine Bakhita, Trinity Dome, National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. |
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Santa Josefina Bakhita
1869-1947
Día de fiesta—8 de Febrero
Santa Josefina Bakhita nació en Sudan en 1869 y, cuando niña, fue esclava. Con el tiempo, ella fue vendida a un diplomático italiano y llevada a Italia en donde más adelante fue liberada mediante la ayuda de las Canosianas Hijas de la Caridad. Bajo su guía, ella aprendió sobre Dios y lo sirvió fielmente hasta su fallecimiento en 1947.
En octubre del 2000, Josefina Bakhita fue canonizada por san Juan Pablo II quien en esa ocasión dijo: “en santa Josefina Bakhita encontramos una abogada brillante de la auténtica emancipación. La historia de su vida no inspira una aceptación pasiva, sino más bien una firme decisión de trabajar efectivamente por librar a niñas y mujeres de la opresión y la violencia, y devolverles su dignidad en el ejercicio pleno de sus derechos” (Misa de Canonización de santa Bakhita, 1ro de octubre del 2000).
En la película Santa Bakhita, santa Josefina Bakhita es comprada por un comerciante italiano de raza blanca llamado Federico Marín luego de haber sufrido golpes y abuso como esclava cuando era niña. La representación cinematográfica de la vida de la santa muestra que una vez que estuvo en el hogar de los Marín, Aurora, la hija de su patrón, le toma cariño a Bakhita y la escoge para que sea su nana. Los demás sirvientes tratan a Bakhita como si fuera una intrusa y la acusan de ser malvada solo por su piel negra. A pesar de esto, Bakhita demuestra ser generosa con todas las demás personas incluso con aquellas que la habían agraviado.
Hoy, la fiesta de santa Josefina Bakhita—8 de febrero—es reconocida como la jornada anual de oración y reflexión contra la trata de personas. A través de la oración, no solo reflexionamos acerca de las experiencias de las personas que han sufrido esta afrenta a la dignidad humana sino que también ayudamos, consolamos, fortalecemos y empoderamos a los sobrevivientes.
Como lo expreso el obispo Eusebio Elizondo, ex presidente del Comité para Migraciones: “En ese día, alzaremos nuestras voces en oración, esperanza y amor por las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la trata de personas. Si, desde este día, solo una de ellas se da cuenta de que ella, o alguien que conocen, está siendo víctima de la trata de personas, habremos hecho una diferencia” (traducción libre).
La biografía introductoria de santa Josefina Bakhita es un servicio de CNS-USCCB. La segunda porción ha sido adaptada del “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month & Day of Prayer Toolkit,” (p12, p3), publicado digitalmente por el Migration and Refugee Services de la USCCB y lo pueden encontrar en https://justiceforimmigrants. org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Day-of-PrayerAnti-Trafficking-Toolkit-2021-Final.pdf.
Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Las citas de san Juan Pablo II, copyright © 2000, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Usadas con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen: Foto CNS de santa Josefina Bakhita, Trinity Dome, Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción, Washington, DC
1869-1947
Día de fiesta—8 de Febrero
Santa Josefina Bakhita nació en Sudan en 1869 y, cuando niña, fue esclava. Con el tiempo, ella fue vendida a un diplomático italiano y llevada a Italia en donde más adelante fue liberada mediante la ayuda de las Canosianas Hijas de la Caridad. Bajo su guía, ella aprendió sobre Dios y lo sirvió fielmente hasta su fallecimiento en 1947.
En octubre del 2000, Josefina Bakhita fue canonizada por san Juan Pablo II quien en esa ocasión dijo: “en santa Josefina Bakhita encontramos una abogada brillante de la auténtica emancipación. La historia de su vida no inspira una aceptación pasiva, sino más bien una firme decisión de trabajar efectivamente por librar a niñas y mujeres de la opresión y la violencia, y devolverles su dignidad en el ejercicio pleno de sus derechos” (Misa de Canonización de santa Bakhita, 1ro de octubre del 2000).
En la película Santa Bakhita, santa Josefina Bakhita es comprada por un comerciante italiano de raza blanca llamado Federico Marín luego de haber sufrido golpes y abuso como esclava cuando era niña. La representación cinematográfica de la vida de la santa muestra que una vez que estuvo en el hogar de los Marín, Aurora, la hija de su patrón, le toma cariño a Bakhita y la escoge para que sea su nana. Los demás sirvientes tratan a Bakhita como si fuera una intrusa y la acusan de ser malvada solo por su piel negra. A pesar de esto, Bakhita demuestra ser generosa con todas las demás personas incluso con aquellas que la habían agraviado.
Hoy, la fiesta de santa Josefina Bakhita—8 de febrero—es reconocida como la jornada anual de oración y reflexión contra la trata de personas. A través de la oración, no solo reflexionamos acerca de las experiencias de las personas que han sufrido esta afrenta a la dignidad humana sino que también ayudamos, consolamos, fortalecemos y empoderamos a los sobrevivientes.
Como lo expreso el obispo Eusebio Elizondo, ex presidente del Comité para Migraciones: “En ese día, alzaremos nuestras voces en oración, esperanza y amor por las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la trata de personas. Si, desde este día, solo una de ellas se da cuenta de que ella, o alguien que conocen, está siendo víctima de la trata de personas, habremos hecho una diferencia” (traducción libre).
La biografía introductoria de santa Josefina Bakhita es un servicio de CNS-USCCB. La segunda porción ha sido adaptada del “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month & Day of Prayer Toolkit,” (p12, p3), publicado digitalmente por el Migration and Refugee Services de la USCCB y lo pueden encontrar en https://justiceforimmigrants. org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Day-of-PrayerAnti-Trafficking-Toolkit-2021-Final.pdf.
Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Las citas de san Juan Pablo II, copyright © 2000, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Usadas con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen: Foto CNS de santa Josefina Bakhita, Trinity Dome, Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción, Washington, DC
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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. 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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