MEssage from our Ministers5th Sunday of Lent
I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. – Jeremiah 31:33
A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. - Psalm 51:12 . . . he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. – Hebrews 5:9 And when I am lifted up from the [E]arth, I will draw everyone to myself. - John 12:32 Relationship – relationship – relationship. We are called to be in covenantal relationship with our God. As St. Augustine says in his Confessions, “You have made us for yourself, O God, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” Let us make time today to be with God in an intentional, grateful way. As sisters and brothers, let us continue to pray for our world and one another, that “all, from least to greatest, shall know [God]” (Jeremiah 31:34). 
Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma
"pondré mi Ley en su interior y sobre sus corazones la escribiré, y yo seré su Dios y ellos serán mi pueblo" - Jeremías, 31 - Bíblia Católica Online "2.Crea en mí, oh Dios, un puro corazón, un espíritu firme dentro de mí renueva" - Salmos, 51 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "se convirtió en causa de salvación eterna para todos los que le obedecen," - Hebreos, 5 - Bíblia Católica Online "32.Y yo cuando sea levando de la tierra, atraeré a todos hacia mí." - Juan, 12 - Bíblia Católica Online Relación - relación - relación. Estamos llamados a tener una relación de pacto con Dios. Como dice San Agustín en sus Confesiones: "Nos has hecho para ti, oh Dios, y nuestro corazón está inquieto hasta que descanse en ti". Démonos tiempo hoy, para estar con Dios de una manera intencional y agradecida. Como hermanas y hermanos, continuemos orando por nuestro mundo y los unos por los otros, para que “todos, desde el menor hasta el mayor, conozcan [a Dios]” (Jeremías 31:34). 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
The Sunday 10:30 AM, and 2:15 PM Masses will be outside, in front of the Community Center. All others will be inside the church however, those who may not feel comfortable worshiping inside can sit outdoors and near heaters, etc. if they choose (please bring your chairs if sitting outside). 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
5th Sunday of Lent
Any good teacher or parent will tell you that once a lesson is really learned it doesn’t need to be taught again. When we internalize things we have learned, they become a part of who we are and influence how we perceive and interact with our world. The same is true for the law God has written upon our hearts. Once humanity learns this lesson, we will simply know it to be true and act accordingly. Sometimes, it is hard to get people to learn the lessons they need to learn. They are often distracted, disinterested, conflicted, misdirected, or just too stubborn and unable or unwilling to see what is right before their eyes. Understanding that God is in a loving and committed relationship with those fashioned and formed in God’s own image, seems like such a simple lesson to learn. But history and experience has proven that it is not. We struggle with faith, especially when that faith asks us to learn something very particular about ourselves. We must, like a grain of wheat, fall to the ground and die. Because God’s DNA is at the very core of who we are, there are specific pearls of wisdom that must be acquired before we can live a full life. One very powerful lesson is that it is not the task of the world to tell us who we are and what has meaning, but God. For many, death is not an opportunity for greater life but a permanent ending to the life they have known. Jesus knew every dimension to what it means to be fully human because he was! He knows the joys, limitations, sorrows, frustrations, wonders, suffering, opportunities, and joys of the human experience. Jesus can teach us a wealth of knowledge and life’s lessons from his example, especially obedience. When we accept the law God has placed in our hearts and gain wisdom from it, then when we suffer we learn to listen more attentively to the Voice behind that law. We naturally flee to our Creator for inspiration, consolation, hope, direction, and comfort as we navigate through this time of darkness. We will not need to run from it, subdue it, fight it, or be overcome by it because we will know, having internalized this profound lesson before, that God will bring new life. God’s law is love and love never fails. Even in the moments of Jesus’ deepest despair, he glorified the name of his Father. What he learned allowed him to put everything in perspective and be obedient to the tender, loving Voice that echoed within. As Lent quickly winds down, may we learn the same! Then, may we gain the fortitude and wisdom to help others see what is right before their eyes. ©LPi
Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma Jesús dijo: “Desátenlo y déjenlo caminar” (Juan 11:44). Ya estamos al umbral de la Pasión del Señor. A lo largo de la Cuaresma, hemos escuchado el amor de Dios por nosotros en cada mensaje del Evangelio. Desde las tentaciones de Jesús en el desierto, la transfiguración, la samaritana, el ciego de nacimiento, y hoy, la liturgia que nos sitúa en la resurrección de Lázaro, el Evangelio es de amor y vida. De estar atado de pies y manos, ha desatado, caminando libremente. Hoy el Señor nos desata de nuestros pecados, si lo deseamos. La promesa del Padre sigue viva en su Hijo Amado. Jesús lo afirma con sus palabras: Yo soy la resurrección y la vida. El que cree en mí, aunque muera, vivirá. El que vive, el que cree en mí, no morirá para siempre” (Juan 11:25-26). Con Lázaro resucitado, Jesús anuncia su resurrección. Quien entendió bien el mensaje fue Marta, con su respuesta dada a la pregunta de Jesús: “Sí, Señor; yo creo que tú eres el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios, el que tenía que venir al mundo” (Juan 11:27). El Santo Padre, dijo que el Señor “Nos invita, casi nos ordena, que salgamos de la tumba en la cual nuestros pecados nos han hundido. Nos llama insistentemente a salir de la oscuridad de la prisión en la que estamos encerrados, conformándonos con una vida falsa, egoísta, mediocre. ‘Salí afuera!’, nos dice. ‘¡Salí afuera!’”. (Radio Vaticana 6 de abril 2014). El reto es salir sin miedo, confiando en la providencia de Dios, y en todo lo que se pueda hacer por desatar los nudos de la vida de los unos y los otros. ©LPi 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, Ellie Bender, Jeophrey Sulit, Dinora Morales, Andrew Cisneros, Jacob Barrows, Rosemary Bitz, Victoria Oliva, Yvonne Calderone, Emilio Mora, Harry Stoner, Vanessa Peralta, Walt Nichols, and Tom McMillan 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, March 21, 2021
Monday, March 22, 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Thursday, March 25, 2021 7:00 AM: †Tony Kulisch 12:15 PM: †Lily Canton Friday, March 26, 2021
Saturday, March 27, 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 Mary Tafoya Luis Lopez Carol Jolly Carlos Almanza Napoleon Larot Gustavo Gonzalez Eva Sotelo Garrido Jose Alberto Lepe EAster Flowers
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rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
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Sunday, March 21, 2021 - 5th Sunday of Lent
Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
Monday, March 22, 2021
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42
Thursday, March 25, 2021 - THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Friday, March 26, 2021
Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
Sunday, March 28, 2021 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (37)/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39
Sunday, March 21, 2021 - 5th Sunday of Lent
Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
Monday, March 22, 2021
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42
Thursday, March 25, 2021 - THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Friday, March 26, 2021
Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
Sunday, March 28, 2021 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (37)/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
5th Sunday of Lent
“A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.” - Psalm 51:12
We are called to detach from our own desires and entrust our lives to all that God has in store for us. Without self-denial, we might miss occasions God has given us to produce good fruit. One way to continue this effort after Lent is by taking advantage of the countless opportunities God presents to us to sacrifice our desires for something much greater. As our Lenten journey soon concludes, may we consider the ways in which we might continue the practice of self-denial by offering small, daily sacrifices to the Lord.
“A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.” - Psalm 51:12
We are called to detach from our own desires and entrust our lives to all that God has in store for us. Without self-denial, we might miss occasions God has given us to produce good fruit. One way to continue this effort after Lent is by taking advantage of the countless opportunities God presents to us to sacrifice our desires for something much greater. As our Lenten journey soon concludes, may we consider the ways in which we might continue the practice of self-denial by offering small, daily sacrifices to the Lord.
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5º Domingo de Cuaresma
“Crea en mí, Señor, un puro corazón, un espíritu firme dentro de mí renueva”. - Salmos, 51
Estamos llamados a desapegarnos de nuestros propios deseos y confiar nuestras vidas a todo lo que Dios tiene reservado para nosotros. Sin la abnegación, podríamos perder las ocasiones que Dios nos ha dado para producir buenos frutos. Una forma de continuar este esfuerzo después de la Cuaresma es aprovechando las innumerables oportunidades que Dios nos presenta para sacrificar nuestros deseos por algo mucho más grande. Al concluir pronto nuestro viaje de Cuaresma, consideremos las formas en las que podríamos continuar la práctica de la abnegación ofreciendo pequeños sacrificios diarios al Señor.
“Crea en mí, Señor, un puro corazón, un espíritu firme dentro de mí renueva”. - Salmos, 51
Estamos llamados a desapegarnos de nuestros propios deseos y confiar nuestras vidas a todo lo que Dios tiene reservado para nosotros. Sin la abnegación, podríamos perder las ocasiones que Dios nos ha dado para producir buenos frutos. Una forma de continuar este esfuerzo después de la Cuaresma es aprovechando las innumerables oportunidades que Dios nos presenta para sacrificar nuestros deseos por algo mucho más grande. Al concluir pronto nuestro viaje de Cuaresma, consideremos las formas en las que podríamos continuar la práctica de la abnegación ofreciendo pequeños sacrificios diarios al Señor.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
When you act bossy, selfish, or rude, no one will want to spend time with you. You will be lonely and unhappy. Follow the example of Jesus instead. Be strong in your faith. Do all that God asks you to do, even when it is not easy. Be honest. Be kind. Share what you have been given. Be helpful. Forgive. Show everyone what God is like. When you follow Jesus' example, you won't be lonely. When people around you see that your faith is real, they will come to you for help. They will want to know what makes you different. Then you can point them to Jesus.
Prayer
God, help me to follow Jesus. I want to show everyone how great you really are.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself sharing your lunch with a friend who has no food.
Mission for the Week
Look for ways to be helpful in your family. Help set the table. Take the trash out. Put away your toys and books without being asked.
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When you act bossy, selfish, or rude, no one will want to spend time with you. You will be lonely and unhappy. Follow the example of Jesus instead. Be strong in your faith. Do all that God asks you to do, even when it is not easy. Be honest. Be kind. Share what you have been given. Be helpful. Forgive. Show everyone what God is like. When you follow Jesus' example, you won't be lonely. When people around you see that your faith is real, they will come to you for help. They will want to know what makes you different. Then you can point them to Jesus.
Prayer
God, help me to follow Jesus. I want to show everyone how great you really are.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself sharing your lunch with a friend who has no food.
Mission for the Week
Look for ways to be helpful in your family. Help set the table. Take the trash out. Put away your toys and books without being asked.
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Spiritual Communion
Even if one cannot sacramentally receive the Eucharist, everyone should be aware of the practice of making a spiritual communion. The following is a daily prayer for Spiritual Communion:
O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
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. Oscar Romero
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Dates: 1917-1980
Feast Day: March 24 When Monsignor Oscar Romero was installed as Archbishop of San Salvador, El Salvador in February 1977, he was thrust into a tumultuous situation. A military coup in October 1979 led to a gruesome, twelve year civil war. These events were precipitated by the great disparity between a small number of powerful, wealthy families – who were backed by local politicians and the military – and the rest of El Salvador’s citizens. Many people suffered extreme poverty. Laborers worked for minimal pay for wealthy landowners, yet they could not hope to obtain land for themselves. The military terrorized the people in order ensure that the families held onto land and money. The Catholic Church became a target when some clergy began to defend the poor. In response to these injustices, some Salvadorans took up arms and fought against the military. While some Latin American clergy promoted violence as a response to injustice, Archbishop Romero advocated for a different weapon: Christian love. Before becoming archbishop, Monsignor Romero was not aware that the government was responsible for the deaths of many civilians. Because of his quiet nature, some thought that he would be good for the position, assuming he would not meddle in controversial affairs. However, shortly after his installation, his close friend, Fr. Rutilio Grande, a priest who openly opposed the unjust practices of wealthy landowners, was assassinated by gunmen while traveling with two people to celebrate Mass. This experience awakened Archbishop Romero to the reality of the corruption in his country and prompted him to take a stand for his people’s freedom. Archbishop Romero preached many homilies that were broadcast throughout San Salvador. He persistently defended the rights of the people, calling government leaders to conversion and challenging them to uphold God’s law. He reminded the people that they were loved by God and that fighting back with Christian charity was the way to victory. His vocal response to government violence against the poor led to difficulties with other clergy members and his religious superiors as well as death threats from government accomplices. In spite of these challenges, he continued to speak out on behalf of the poor. On March 24, 1980, Archbishop Romero was shot to death while celebrating the Eucharist in the chapel of Divina Providencia hospital. Saint Oscar Romero was beatified in May 2015 and canonized on October 14, 2018 by Pope Francis. Copyright ©2020 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. |
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San Oscar Romero
1917-1980 Día de fiesta— 24 de Marzo Cuando el monseñor Oscar Romero fue instalado como Arzobispo de San Salvador, El Salvador, en febrero de 1977, tuvo que hacerle frente a una turbulenta situación. Un golpe militar en octubre de 1979 dio como resultado una espantosa guerra civil la cual duró doce años. Estos eventos fueron precipitados por la gran disparidad que había entre un pequeño número de familias ricas y poderosas-quienes estaban respaldadas por los políticos locales y los militares-y el resto de los ciudadanos de El Salvador. Muchas personas sufrieron una pobreza extrema. Los trabajadores recibían un salario mínimo pagado por los ricos terratenientes, sin embargo, ellos no tenían la esperanza de adquirir tierras para sí. Los militares sembraban el terror entre la población para asegurarse que las familias mantuvieran sus tierras y su dinero. La Iglesia Católica fue puesta en la mira cuando algunos miembros del clero empezaron a defender a los pobres. Como respuesta a estas injusticias, algunos salvadoreños tomaron las armas y lucharon contra los militares. Mientras que algunos miembros del clero latinoamericano promovían la violencia como respuesta a las injusticias, el arzobispo Romero proponía utilizar un arma diferente: el amor cristiano. Antes de ser nombrado arzobispo, el monseñor Romero no se había percatado que el gobierno era el responsable de la muerte de muchos civiles. Debido a su naturaleza tranquila, algunos pensaron que él sería bueno para ocupar ese puesto asumiendo que él no se entrometería en asuntos controvertidos. Sin embargo, poco después de su instalación, un amigo cercano, el padre Rutilio Grande, un sacerdote que estaba abiertamente opuesto a las prácticas injustas de los ricos terratenientes, fue asesinado por unos hombres armados mientras viajaba con dos personas para celebrar una Misa. Esta experiencia hizo que el arzobispo Romero despertara a la realidad de la corrupción en su país y eso lo impulsó a defender la libertad de su pueblo. El arzobispo Romero predicó muchas homilías que fueron transmitidas en todo San Salvador. Él defendía continuamente los derechos de las personas, haciendo un llamado a los líderes gubernamentales a la conversión y desafiándolos a cumplir con la ley de Dios. Él les recordaba a las personas que Dios las amaba y que defenderse con la caridad cristiana era el camino a la victoria. Él uso su voz para responder a la violencia del gobierno en contra de los pobres lo cual suscitó algunas dificultades con otros miembros del clero y con sus superiores religiosos, así como amenazas de muerte de parte de los cómplices del gobierno. A pesar de estos desafíos, el continuó hablando a favor de los pobres. El 24 de marzo de 1980, el arzobispo Romero fue asesinado a balazos mientras celebraba la Eucaristía en la capilla del Hospital de la Divina Providencia. El santo Oscar Romero fue beatificado en mayo del 2015 y canonizado por el papa Francisco el 14 de octubre del 2018. Copyright ©2020 Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. 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 a limited capacity.
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.
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SPRING-SUMMER 2021 FAITH FORMATION WITH FR. JOe
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A Spirituality of Growing & Living in the Kingdom of the Divine Will
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the light of the “Our Father”: “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” this spirituality --- understood as God’s “great miracle of miracles, the greatest gift God has ever given to humankind” --- focuses on “the restoration of the Kingdom of God’s Will come to earth as it reigns in heaven.” |
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This course facilitates knowing, loving, and possessing the Kingdom of the Divine Will in response to God’s invitation: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).
18-COURSE SESSION BEGINS/ENDS & WHERE:
The course begins on April 14, 2021 and ends on August 11, 2021. This takes place every Wednesday from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm at the Church of the Presentation of the B.V.M., Stockton, CA. FREE: No charge.
COURSE CONTENT & PROCESS:
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18-COURSE SESSION BEGINS/ENDS & WHERE:
The course begins on April 14, 2021 and ends on August 11, 2021. This takes place every Wednesday from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm at the Church of the Presentation of the B.V.M., Stockton, CA. FREE: No charge.
COURSE CONTENT & PROCESS:
- Adoration, Prayers, Hymns of Praise & Worship
- Video Presentation: 18-course sessions based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Church-approved writings of Luisa Piccarreta
- Input by Fr. Joe: Contemplation-Action for the Healing/Life of the World, Church & Family
- Blessing
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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. |
“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 March 2021,
click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for March 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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