MEssage from our MinistersFifth Sunday of Easter
They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith. . . . - Acts 14:22
The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. - Psalm 145:9 Behold, I make all things new. - Revelation 21:5a This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. - John 13:35 Jesus “give[s] [us] a new commandment: love one another” (John 13:34). We show God’s love, goodness, and compassion to friend and foe alike because God empowers us to love. Sometimes, though, we need to be strengthened and reminded that God is with us, that God is “[making] all things new.” Sometimes we forget and become discouraged and so need to be “exhorted . . . to persevere in the faith.” And sometimes we are the ones who need to encourage, strengthen, and exhort others. Let us pray for, strengthen, and encourage one another, reminding all, including ourselves, that “God will always be with [us] as [our] God” (Revelation 21:3). 
Quinto Domingo de Pascua Los invitaban a perseverar en la fe; les decían: "Es necesario que pasemos por muchas pruebas para entrar en el Reino de Dios. - Hechos:14:22 El Señor es bondad para con todos, sus ternuras están en todas sus obras. -Salmos 145:9 "Ahora todo lo hago nuevo". - Apocalipsis 21:5a En esto reconocerán todos que son mis discípulos: en que se aman unos a otros. - Juan 13:35 Jesús “nos da un mandamiento nuevo: que nos amemos unos a otros” (Juan 13:34). Mostramos el amor, la bondad y la compasión de Dios a amigos y enemigos por igual porque Dios nos da poder para amar. Sin embargo, a veces necesitamos ser fortalecidos y recordar que Dios está con nosotros, que Dios está “[haciendo] nuevas todas las cosas”. A veces nos olvidamos y nos desanimamos, por lo que necesitamos ser exhortados. . . perseverar en la fe.” Y a veces somos nosotros los que necesitamos animar, fortalecer y exhortar a los demás. Oremos, fortalezcamos y animemos unos a otros, recordándonos a todos, incluyéndonos a nosotros mismos, que “Dios estará siempre con [nosotros] como [nuestro] Dios” (Apocalipsis 21:3). ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION by: St. Alphonsus Liguori 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. PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS - COVID-19
ALL MASSES WILL BE INSIDE THE CHURCH. Bring your own chair to sit outside if you are uncomfortable being inside, if the church fills up (more pews will be available). The Sunday, 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) Masses, 7:00 AM 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.
SUNDAY MASS
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. Continuaremos celebrando las Misas de 10:30 am y 2:15 pm afuera frente al Centro Comunitario. Todos los demás se celebrarán adentro. Traiga su propia silla para sentarse afuera si no se siente cómodo estando adentro, si la iglesia se llena, y para todas las celebraciones al aire libre. 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.
MISA DOMINICAL
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. 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. 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
Gospel Meditation
Mother Church and the Church’s Mother
As we gather today on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, we hear scripture passages about the church. In the first reading, we hear that the apostles “appointed elders (“presbyterous”) for them in each church.” This means that they ordained priests for them in each city by laying hands on their heads (Acts 14:23; Cf. 6:6, 13:3). The readings then give a litany of beautiful phrases which we understand as referring to our nascent Catholic Church: “a considerable number of disciples,” “the church”, “the holy city, a new Jerusalem,” “a bride adorned for her husband,” “God’s dwelling with the human race.” We are also in the month of May, the month we dedicate to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the “archetype” of the church because mystically she was the first to be God’s bride and “God’s dwelling with the human race.” Our Lady has a litany of names including “Mother of the Church,” “House of Gold,” and “Refuge of Sinners.” God has sent Our Lady down to earth many times to encourage the church in our struggles on earth. One of her many apparitions occurred in Laus, France during the years 1664-1718. She appeared to a poor, seventeen-year-old girl named Benoite Rencurel who was tending sheep on a hillside near Laus, in Southern France. Our Lady then appeared to her every day for four months! For hours, Benoite enjoyed the presence of Our Blessed Mother who comforted her, taught her the litany and the catechism, and even helped her corral the sheep! She told Benoite that she wanted a church built which was to be called “Refuge of Sinners,” and she gave instructions that a rectory house was to be built for the priests who would hear confessions in that place. For many years, Laus became a major Marian shrine visited by thousands of pilgrims. The priests there were impressed by the quality of the sincere confessions of the pilgrims who received spiritual direction from the holy woman Benoite, who lived near the church. In the 17th Century, this was an amazing testimony to the important role of women in the church! We rejoice in this holy time and we thank God for giving us “Mother Church” and for providing maternal care for all God’s children!
MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO La Madre Iglesia y la Madre de la Iglesia Reuniéndonos para el Quinto Domingo de Pascua, escuchamos lecturas que se refieren a la iglesia. En la primera lectura, los apóstoles “En cada comunidad designaban presbíteros (“presbíteros”).” Esto significa que designaban sacerdotes en cada ciudad imponiéndoles las manos en la cabeza (Hechos 14,23; Cf. 6,6; 13,3). Las lecturas también nos dan una letanía de bellas frases que refieren a la nesciente Iglesia católica: “un número considerable de discípulos”, “la iglesia,” “la ciudad santa,” “la nueva Jerusalén,” “la novia desposada,” “la morada de Dios con los hombres.” Estamos también en el mes de mayo, el mes dedicado la Santísima Virgen María. Ella es el “arquetipo” de la iglesia porque místicamente, ella fue la primera en ser la novia de Dios y “la morada de Dios con la raza humana.” Nuestra Señora tiene una letanía de nombres que incluyen "Madre de la Iglesia", "Casa de Oro" y "Refugio de los Pecadores." Dios ha enviado a Nuestra Señora a la tierra muchas veces para animar a la iglesia que sigue luchando aquí en la tierra. Una de sus muchas apariciones ocurrió en Laus, Francia durante los años 1664-1718. La Virgen Maria apareció a una pastora de diecisiete años llamada Benoite Rencurel. ¡Luego continuó apareciéndosele todos los días durante cuatro meses! Durante muchas horas, Benoite disfrutó de la presencia de Nuestra Santísima Madre quien la consoló, le enseñó la letanía y el catecismo, ¡e incluso la ayudó a acorralar las ovejas! La Virgen dijo a Benoite que quería que se construyera una iglesia que se llamaría “Refugio de los Pecadores,” y dio instrucciones de que se construyera también una casa rectoral para los sacerdotes que olerían las confesiones de los penitentes en ese lugar. Durante muchos años, Laus se convirtió en un importante santuario mariano visitado por miles de peregrinos. Los sacerdotes allí quedaron impresionados por la calidad de las confesiones sinceras de los peregrinos que habían recibido dirección espiritual de la santa mujer Benoite, quien vivía cerca de la iglesia. ¡En el siglo XVII, este fue un testimonio maravilloso de importancia de las mujeres en la iglesia! ¡Nos regocijamos en este tiempo santo y damos gracias a Dios por darnos “Iglesia Madre” y por brindar cuidado maternal a todos los hijos de Dios! PrayerspRAYER FOR THE sICK
Prayer for the SickMany people are suffering from ailments of some form or another. Not to mention those who are affected by the global pandemic: COVID-19. Please join us as we pray for the sick, their families, and caregivers.
Andrew Cisneros
Carlos Felipe Ruiz Connie Maxey Crystal Prado Dan Lucchesi Eimelda Tamez Evelina Talampas-Rojas Flordeliza Paguio Frank Ramalho Gail Galela George Reyes Helen Ziller Herman " Tony" Herrera Idalia Marquez Jose Lua Kim Bach Lillian Martinez Luisa Veronica Gomez Rodriguez Maria Silva Melissa Holguin Michael Copeland Panfilo H. Herrera Ruben Escalante Salvador Tapia Yolanda Rodriguez 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 iNTENTIONSEvery Mass is a wonderful gift of God to us. We consciously recall the love of God poured out for us in the life, death and resurrection of His only Son, Jesus Christ. Sunday, May 15, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Friday, May 20, 2022
Saturday, May 21, 2022
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iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE USTom Cisper Tess Agatep Norma Womack Baby Joshua Christopher Oliveros Jacinto Garcia Delia Stever Thomas Theodore (Tom) Patla Ronald Eugene Mendoza, Sr. Gail B. Flores Lourdes Udo Fe Anonuevo Abrigo Becky Ellen Montell Mark Cisper Leonila Zabala Renee Abdallah Joseph Oliver Chandler Shepherd (Joey) Barbara Engstrom Vernon D'Souza Harmonia Menez Martinez Evangelina Maldonado Joan Leonard Sharon Avila Noelidesto V. Obrero Bernardino Montoya Loretta Rachel Dennis Johnson Nilo Ayong Maximo Enad Barbara Wallace Danny Gonzales Ruth O'Dougherty Jennifer Parkinson Michael McCluskey Agustin Velasco Rita Dela Conchita Estrella John Freitas Liza Osian Ed Tracy Eugenia A. Posadas Maria Jane Paragas Josefina Tabisula Toy Julita Rualizo Juan (John) Marquez Joseph McGuire Louise Amendola Fernando Padilla Angelina Mangili Richard Vilches Prayer of the Faithful
We pray that we have the courage to love someone that I don’t like, I don’t know or doesn’t look like me. Oramos para que tengamos el coraje de amar a alguien que no nos gusta, que no conocemos o que no se parece a nosotros. |
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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, May 15, 2022 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Monday, May 16, 2022
Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11
Friday, May 20, 2022
Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21
Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29
Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Monday, May 16, 2022
Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11
Friday, May 20, 2022
Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21
Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
5th Sunday of Easter
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." - John 13:34
“As I have loved you,” this is the hard part – Jesus’ love is unconditional; our love usually comes with strings attached. It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes mercy and compassion to love someone when you feel unappreciated, feel used or feel like your opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage and the grace of God to “love my neighbor” when they may be someone you don’t like, someone you don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like you.
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." - John 13:34
“As I have loved you,” this is the hard part – Jesus’ love is unconditional; our love usually comes with strings attached. It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes mercy and compassion to love someone when you feel unappreciated, feel used or feel like your opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage and the grace of God to “love my neighbor” when they may be someone you don’t like, someone you don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like you.
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5° Domingo de Pascua
«Les doy un nuevo mandamiento, que se amen los unos a los otros. Como yo los he amado, así ustedes deben amarse los unos a los otros.» - Juan 13:34
“Como yo los he amado”, esa es la parte difícil- el amor de Jesús es incondicional: nuestro amor usualmente viene con ataduras. Es fácil amar a alguien que te ama. Sin embargo, requiere misericordia y compasión para amar a alguien cuando usted no se siente apreciado, o se siente utilizado o que su opinión no importa. Se requiere valentía y la gracia de Dios para “amar a mis vecinos” cuando pueden ser personas que a usted no le gusten, que no conoce o que no se parecen a usted.
«Les doy un nuevo mandamiento, que se amen los unos a los otros. Como yo los he amado, así ustedes deben amarse los unos a los otros.» - Juan 13:34
“Como yo los he amado”, esa es la parte difícil- el amor de Jesús es incondicional: nuestro amor usualmente viene con ataduras. Es fácil amar a alguien que te ama. Sin embargo, requiere misericordia y compasión para amar a alguien cuando usted no se siente apreciado, o se siente utilizado o que su opinión no importa. Se requiere valentía y la gracia de Dios para “amar a mis vecinos” cuando pueden ser personas que a usted no le gusten, que no conoce o que no se parecen a usted.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Jesus gave his disciples a new rule. He told them they had to love each other, just like he loved them. What did Jesus mean? Jesus was very patient with his friends. He forgave his friends when they let him down. Jesus comforted his friends when they were afraid. Most of all he helped them grow closer to God.
Prayer
Dear God, help me to love my friends like Jesus did.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself talking to a friend who is afraid.
Mission for the Week
I will follow Jesus and forgive those who have hurt me.
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Jesus gave his disciples a new rule. He told them they had to love each other, just like he loved them. What did Jesus mean? Jesus was very patient with his friends. He forgave his friends when they let him down. Jesus comforted his friends when they were afraid. Most of all he helped them grow closer to God.
Prayer
Dear God, help me to love my friends like Jesus did.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself talking to a friend who is afraid.
Mission for the Week
I will follow Jesus and forgive those who have hurt me.
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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.
-St. Alphonsus Liguori
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.
-St. Alphonsus Liguori
For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
saINT OF THE wEEK
St. Paschal Baylon
1540-1592
Feast Day: May 17
Born to a Spanish shepherd family, Paschal was said to have taught himself to read while tending sheep. At age 21, he joined an austere group of Franciscans, devoting himself to prayer and charity. He was sent on a dangerous mission to French Franciscans, and a shoulder wound he received caused him pain for the rest of his life. Long hours of prayer on his knees before the Eucharist earned this lay brother the honor of being patron of Catholic Eucharistic congresses. His emblem in art is a monstrance.
Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
Feast Day: May 17
Born to a Spanish shepherd family, Paschal was said to have taught himself to read while tending sheep. At age 21, he joined an austere group of Franciscans, devoting himself to prayer and charity. He was sent on a dangerous mission to French Franciscans, and a shoulder wound he received caused him pain for the rest of his life. Long hours of prayer on his knees before the Eucharist earned this lay brother the honor of being patron of Catholic Eucharistic congresses. His emblem in art is a monstrance.
Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
St. Paschal Baylon Adoring the Blessed Sacrament, drawing, Claude François (MET, 1989.202)
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"San Pascual Bailón con Virtudes" de Pedro Ruiz González, 1700, iglesia parroquial de San Mamés, Magaz de Pisuerga (Palencia)
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San Pascual Bailón
1540-1592
Día de Fiesta: 17 de Mayo
Pascual nació en el seno de una familia de pastores españoles y se dice que aprendió a leer por sí mismo mientras cuidaba a las ovejas. A los 21 años, se unió a un austero grupo de franciscanos dedicándose a la oración y a la caridad. Luego fue enviado en una peligrosa misión donde unos franciscanos franceses y una herida que recibió en el hombro fue la causa de mucho dolor por el resto de su vida. Las largas horas de oración, de rodillas, ante la Eucaristía le valieron a este hermano laico el honor de ser el patrono de los congresos eucarísticos católicos. En las obras de arte, su emblema es una custodia.
Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados.
1540-1592
Día de Fiesta: 17 de Mayo
Pascual nació en el seno de una familia de pastores españoles y se dice que aprendió a leer por sí mismo mientras cuidaba a las ovejas. A los 21 años, se unió a un austero grupo de franciscanos dedicándose a la oración y a la caridad. Luego fue enviado en una peligrosa misión donde unos franciscanos franceses y una herida que recibió en el hombro fue la causa de mucho dolor por el resto de su vida. Las largas horas de oración, de rodillas, ante la Eucaristía le valieron a este hermano laico el honor de ser el patrono de los congresos eucarísticos católicos. En las obras de arte, su emblema es una custodia.
Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados.
Happening Now
In Our Parish
EVENTS
We are sad to know that Fr. Matthew has been reassigned to serve as the Pastor of St. Mary's of the Annunciation, in Oakdale, CA. His time at Presentation was short, though we are grateful for his heartfelt and uplifting sermons, countless prayers, and the many ways that he actively engaged in our parish community—a short joke, conversations about sports, visiting ministries, and the many times he spontaneously visited our Parish School to check in with the staff and students, never missing an opportunity to play a game of kickball or basketball.
Fr. Matthew will truly be missed! Let us keep him in our prayers as he shepherds the flock in Oakdale. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. . . .” --2 Corinthians 13:13. Let us pray: for his strength to continue to reach out to all of God's people in compassion, that the fruits of the Holy Spirit continue to guide him on his journey, and for growth in his relationship with God. Though he is being called to journey on a path different from ours, we know that we travel together to the Lord.
Instead of gifts, Fr. Matthew asks that you donate in his name to the 2022 Seminarian Endowment Challenge!
To donate, visit https://stocktondiocese.org/seminarian-education-donation. Add a prayer in his name in the "prayer section."
Fr. Matthew will truly be missed! Let us keep him in our prayers as he shepherds the flock in Oakdale. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. . . .” --2 Corinthians 13:13. Let us pray: for his strength to continue to reach out to all of God's people in compassion, that the fruits of the Holy Spirit continue to guide him on his journey, and for growth in his relationship with God. Though he is being called to journey on a path different from ours, we know that we travel together to the Lord.
Instead of gifts, Fr. Matthew asks that you donate in his name to the 2022 Seminarian Endowment Challenge!
To donate, visit https://stocktondiocese.org/seminarian-education-donation. Add a prayer in his name in the "prayer section."
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We are blessed with the addition of Taylor to our Ministry Team! We are excited to see the program grow with Taylor Barrett as our DRE and Nancy Gomez as our Minister of Religious Education!
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To register online, please click here.
(must submit separate form for each child) We will have in-person registrations from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31. Location TBD. |
Our Social Justice Ministry has partnered with the Family Promise of San Joaquin County!
We are excited to launch "Family Promise" our new social justice program. Our partner church through the program is St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Four times per year, together with St. Andrews, we will provide a week of hospitality, meals, set up, and tear down for two or three families experiencing homelessness. St. Andrews will provide housing for the week. Our first week is May 22-29, 2022. Contact Brian Klunk at 209-601-4546 for information on signing up. Click here for a fact sheet. |
The June 2022 Social Justice Ministry Giving Tree Project at Presentation Church will support the STOCKTON SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS serving San Joaquin County.
With the support of our community, the Stockton Shelter compassionately addresses the needs of homeless individuals and families by providing safe shelter, basic necessities, and a structured opportunity to regain self-sufficiency. |
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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. Click here to get the app from your phone or tablet. 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
School Happenings
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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
Bishop Cotta's Corner
Easter 2022
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Click here to read Bishop Cotta's Easter Message in both English and Spanish.
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BISHOP COTTA'S MONTHLY REFLECTION
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Click the following to read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for May 2022.
Click here (English) 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
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School of Ministry
Cycle 1 of the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) courses will be starting soon!
The online courses at Dayton University that match the Introduction to Theology for Ministry (ITM) course provide lay ecclesial ministers with the essential teaching of the Catholic Church, as well as, introduce them to the sacramental and spiritual life of the church. These online courses give a basic theological foundation for ministry. This is a one-year course consisting of 7 cycles.
Registration for Cycle 1 closes on January 12, 2022.
This cycle runs from January 16, 2022 to February 19, 2022.
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 1 offers other courses for on-going formation. For more information, please contact the School of Ministry office at 209-466-0636 or email at
som@stocktondiocese.org.
Cycle 1 of the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) courses will be starting soon!
The online courses at Dayton University that match the Introduction to Theology for Ministry (ITM) course provide lay ecclesial ministers with the essential teaching of the Catholic Church, as well as, introduce them to the sacramental and spiritual life of the church. These online courses give a basic theological foundation for ministry. This is a one-year course consisting of 7 cycles.
Registration for Cycle 1 closes on January 12, 2022.
This cycle runs from January 16, 2022 to February 19, 2022.
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 1 offers other courses for on-going formation. For more information, please contact the School of Ministry office at 209-466-0636 or email at
som@stocktondiocese.org.
Evangelization & Faith Formation
Virtual Catechist Specialization Course
The Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation is offering a catechist specialization course. Sessions are offered virtually via Zoom. You do not need to have experience with the use of electronics. They will offer a basic training on how to connect virtually through your phone, computer, laptop, iPad or tablet.
Class Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Orientation: January 19, 2022
Virtual Class Dates (Wednesdays): January 26, 2022 | February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022
Retreat: March 30, 2022
Cost: $75.00 per person. Registration Deadline: January 5, 2022. You will need to purchase or download the New Directory for Catechesis.
For more information, visit https://EFF@stocktondiocese.org/ongoingformation-1 or contact Graciela or Leticia at the Diocese of Stockton (209) 466-0636 or email your questions to EFF@stocktondiocese.org.
Virtual Catechist Specialization Course
The Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation is offering a catechist specialization course. Sessions are offered virtually via Zoom. You do not need to have experience with the use of electronics. They will offer a basic training on how to connect virtually through your phone, computer, laptop, iPad or tablet.
Class Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Orientation: January 19, 2022
Virtual Class Dates (Wednesdays): January 26, 2022 | February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022
Retreat: March 30, 2022
Cost: $75.00 per person. Registration Deadline: January 5, 2022. You will need to purchase or download the New Directory for Catechesis.
For more information, visit https://EFF@stocktondiocese.org/ongoingformation-1 or contact Graciela or Leticia at the Diocese of Stockton (209) 466-0636 or email your questions to EFF@stocktondiocese.org.
Get Direct Notifications From the Diocese
Sign up to receive notifications directly from the diocese!
Did you know that you can sign up to receive “Flocknote” emails from the diocese? Use the below links to sign up for two of the most popular Flocknotes from the Diocese of Stockton Pastoral Center and keep up to date with all of their latest information.
WEEKLY UPDATE: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/WeeklyUpdate
Or Text “DOSWU” to 84576 on your phone.
BISHOP COTTA’s REFLECTIONS: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/BishopsReflectio
Did you know that you can sign up to receive “Flocknote” emails from the diocese? Use the below links to sign up for two of the most popular Flocknotes from the Diocese of Stockton Pastoral Center and keep up to date with all of their latest information.
WEEKLY UPDATE: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/WeeklyUpdate
Or Text “DOSWU” to 84576 on your phone.
BISHOP COTTA’s REFLECTIONS: https://dioceseofstockton.flocknote.com/BishopsReflectio
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