MEssage from our Ministers

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Mother's Day

​The words of Jesus in today’s gospel ring true and bring us consolation: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. . . . I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:1, 6).
 
Though in the midst of unprecedented events and much uncertainty, we do not lose faith in God. Sometimes going through the most difficult circumstances shakes our faith and at the same time deepens it.
 
Let us continue to pray for one another and our world. Let us ask Jesus to hold us close and deepen our faith in our good and gracious God. Let us walk forward into the light, into Jesus who is “the way and the truth and the life.”

Quinto Domingo de Pascua - Día de las Madres
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Las palabas de Dios, en el evangelio de hoy, nos traen verdad y consuelo: “No se turben; crean en Dios y crean también en mí. . . . Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida.” Evangelio según San Juan, 14:1, 6

Aunque nos encontremos en medio de eventos sin precedentes y mucha incertidumbre, no perdamos la fe en Dios. A veces, pasar por las circunstancias más difíciles sacude nuestra fe y al mismo tiempo la profundiza.

Sigamos orando los unos por los otros y por nuestro mundo. Pidámosle a Jesús que nos abrace y profundice nuestra fe en nuestro Dios bueno y amable. Caminemos hacia la luz, hacia Jesús, que es “el camino, la verdad y la vida.”

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​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
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Changes regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19)

aS OF mARCH 20, 2020

THE CHURCH IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

• Masses and Spiritual Message recordings will be posted on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.
• Sunday Masses will be Livestreamed on our Facebook page. (DURING THIS TIME, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE CHURCH AS THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC MASS.) After the conclusion of Mass, recordings will be available our Facebook page and YouTube channel. 
  • The English Mass will be Livestreamed at ​10:30 AM
  • The Spanish Mass will be Livestreamed at 2:15 PM

 

• Confessions can be by individual appointment. Please call 209-472-2150 to schedule an appointment with a priest who will be available between 4:45 PM and 5:15 PM.

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.

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Prayers

pRAYERS FOR THE sICK

Prayers for the Sick

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, and Stan Flott

To add or remove names, please contact the Media Coordinator at media@presentationchurch.net.

mASS iNTENTIONS

wEEKLY mASS iNTENTIONS

Although there will not be a gathering of parishioners, we will still offer Masses each day.
 
Sunday, May 10, 2020
†Antonio Monsayac – birthday
†Ricardo Gonzales
†Marciana T. Gacutan
†Lamberto Gacutan
†Eugenia Gacutan Flores
†Ronald Bernaldo

Monday, May 11, 2020
†Eduardo Pantig

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Jeanette Toloy – special intention
 
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Benedicta Bagcal – birthday thanksgiving
 
Thursday, May 14, 2020
†Jane Andrews – death anniversary
 
Friday, May 15, 2020
†Cheryl Driggs
 
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Gloria Tinaza - thanksgiving
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iN rEMEMBRANCE OF

iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US

​Robert Lee Pemberton
​Vivian Penaflor
​Michael James Herrera
Marialinda Umbay
Delia Addi
​Rowena Bautista
Kim Spaulding Rimington
​Brien Ecker
Ronald Bernaldo

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​gROW yOUR fAITH

rEADINGS FOR THE weEK

From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

To view full readings, please click here.

Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Acts 6:1-7/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12
 
Monday, May 11, 2020 
Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26    
 
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a     
 
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8    
 
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17     
 
Friday, May 15, 2020
Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17      
 
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 
 
Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21

Stewardship ReflEctions

From our Stewardship Council

5th SUNDAY of EASTER
“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”   1 PETER 2:7

Every person has been given gifts from the Holy Spirit.  These are called “charisms” and they are used to build God’s kingdom of earth.  While many people are able to recognize their natural talents and abilities, they may be unsure of their charisms.  If you know someone who is struggling for a direction in life, give them a little encouragement.  Help them discern their charisms and how God is calling them to use them.  Remember - no gift is too small or insignificant in God’s salvation plan.

Children's PRayer

From our Minister of religious Education

Faithful Shepherd,
You are not a hireling who runs away at the sight of danger,
but Your fidelity was tested
and proven on the wood of the Cross.
Accept the gift of our gratitude
for Your marvelous care.
Help us to hear and follow Your voice.
Watchful Shepherd,
who protects the flock
and searches tirelessly
for those who wander from the fold,
retrieve the lost and bring them home.
Tend and heal their wounds.

Good Shepherd,
who lays down His Life for His sheep,
nourish Your people with the Bread of Life,
that we may reflect Your likeness
and enjoy the spring of Living Water that never ends.

Amen

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.

saINT OF THE wEEK

St. John of Avila

c. 1500 – May 10, 1569
Feast Day: May 10

St. John of Ávila was born in Spain, John. When he was 14 years old, he went to the University to study lay, though he ended up studying philosophy and theology and soon thereafter was ordained a priest. St. John's parents left him with a large inheritance when they died. He used his inheritance to help the poor. Though he wanted to wanted to be assigned as a missionary in Mexico, he remained in Spain and quickly became known as a great preacher and Evangelizer. St. John of Ávila helped set up a college, run by diocesan priests. 

St. John of Ávila is known for speaking out against the wealthy and powerful for straying away from God and worked diligently to spread the Word of God to all. John's circle of friends included Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross, and Teresa of Avila.
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He was beatified in 1894, canonized in 1970, and declared a doctor of the Church in 2012.

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Happening Now

iN OUR pARISH

Events

​Due to the state-wide stay-at-home orders from the California Governor, all events have been suspended.

In Our Parish School

“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.

IN OUR DIOCESE

Diocesan News

MESSAGES FROM BISHOP COTTA

To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for April 2020, click here.

To read Bishop Cotta's Homily from the Chrism Mass on April 2nd, click here.

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