MEssage from our Ministers
Sixth Sunday of Easter
With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was doing
- Acts of the Apostles 8:6
Say to God, “How tremendous are your deeds!” - Psalm 66:3
For Christ also suffered . . . that he might lead you to God. - 1 Peter 3:18
. . . to be with you always. . . . will be in you. . . . I will come to you. . . . I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you.” – John 15:16-18, 20
If we make time to see and hear what is around us, “the signs” of God’s presence, we will behold the awesome, amazing deeds God does, but we must pay attention, open our minds, hearts, ears, and eyes to what is. That means seeing God not only in the extraordinary, but also in the ordinary.
Love, kindness, beauty, creation, challenge, humor, disappointment, suffering, death, the coronavirus – everything – can lead us to God. As St. Ignatius of Loyola notes: “The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us without limit. All the things in this world are gifts of God, presented to us so that we can know God more easily and make a return of love more readily. . . .For everything has the potential of calling forth in us a deeper response to our life in God” (First Principle and Foundation, Spiritual Exercises).
Let us respond each day to Jesus who so desires that we all may be one (John 17:21). Let us ask God to open our hearts to find God in all things.
- Acts of the Apostles 8:6
Say to God, “How tremendous are your deeds!” - Psalm 66:3
For Christ also suffered . . . that he might lead you to God. - 1 Peter 3:18
. . . to be with you always. . . . will be in you. . . . I will come to you. . . . I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you.” – John 15:16-18, 20
If we make time to see and hear what is around us, “the signs” of God’s presence, we will behold the awesome, amazing deeds God does, but we must pay attention, open our minds, hearts, ears, and eyes to what is. That means seeing God not only in the extraordinary, but also in the ordinary.
Love, kindness, beauty, creation, challenge, humor, disappointment, suffering, death, the coronavirus – everything – can lead us to God. As St. Ignatius of Loyola notes: “The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us without limit. All the things in this world are gifts of God, presented to us so that we can know God more easily and make a return of love more readily. . . .For everything has the potential of calling forth in us a deeper response to our life in God” (First Principle and Foundation, Spiritual Exercises).
Let us respond each day to Jesus who so desires that we all may be one (John 17:21). Let us ask God to open our hearts to find God in all things.
Sexto Domingo de Pascua
“Al escuchar a Felipe y ver los prodigios que realizaba, toda la población se interesó por su predicación.”
Hecho de los Apóstoles, 8 - Bíblia Católica Online
“Digan a Dios: ¡Qué grandes son tus obras!”
Salmos, 66 - Bíblia Católica Online
“Pues Cristo quiso morir por el pecado y para llevarnos a Dios, siendo esta la muerte del justo por los injustos. Murió por ser carne, y luego resucitó por el Espíritu.”
1º Carta de Pedro, 3 - Bíblia Católica Online
“Ustedes no me eligieron a mí; he sido yo quien los eligió a ustedes y los preparé para que vayan y den fruto, y ese fruto permanezca. Así es como el Padre les concederá todo lo que le pidan en mi Nombre. Amense los unos a los otros: esto es lo que les mando. Si el mundo los odia, sepan que antes me odió a mí.”
Evangelio según San Juan, 15 - Bíblia Católica Online
Si nos damos tiempo para ver y escuchar lo que está a nuestro alrededor, “las señales” de la presencia de Dios, contemplaremos las obras increíbles y asombrosas que Dios hace, pero debemos prestar atención, abrir nuestras mentes, corazones, oídos y ojos a lo que está ahí. Eso significa ver a Dios, no solo en lo extraordinario, sino también en lo ordinario.
El amor, la bondad, la belleza, la creación, el desafío, el humor, la desilusión, el sufrimiento, la muerte, el coronavirus, todo, puede llevarnos a Dios. Como señala San Ignacio de Loyola: “El objetivo de nuestra vida es vivir con Dios para siempre. Dios, que nos ama, nos dio la vida. Nuestra propia respuesta de amor permite que la vida de Dios fluya hacia nosotros sin límite. Todas las cosas en este mundo son dones de Dios, presentados a nosotros para que podamos conocer a Dios más fácilmente y dar ese amor, más fácilmente. . . . Porque todo tiene el potencial de invocar en nosotros una respuesta más profunda a nuestra vida en Dios “
(Primer Principio y Fundamento, Ejercicios Espirituales).
Respondamos cada día a Jesús; que tanto desea que todos seamos uno (Juan 17:21). Pidámosle a Dios que abra nuestros corazones para encontrar a Dios en todas las cosas.
“Al escuchar a Felipe y ver los prodigios que realizaba, toda la población se interesó por su predicación.”
Hecho de los Apóstoles, 8 - Bíblia Católica Online
“Digan a Dios: ¡Qué grandes son tus obras!”
Salmos, 66 - Bíblia Católica Online
“Pues Cristo quiso morir por el pecado y para llevarnos a Dios, siendo esta la muerte del justo por los injustos. Murió por ser carne, y luego resucitó por el Espíritu.”
1º Carta de Pedro, 3 - Bíblia Católica Online
“Ustedes no me eligieron a mí; he sido yo quien los eligió a ustedes y los preparé para que vayan y den fruto, y ese fruto permanezca. Así es como el Padre les concederá todo lo que le pidan en mi Nombre. Amense los unos a los otros: esto es lo que les mando. Si el mundo los odia, sepan que antes me odió a mí.”
Evangelio según San Juan, 15 - Bíblia Católica Online
Si nos damos tiempo para ver y escuchar lo que está a nuestro alrededor, “las señales” de la presencia de Dios, contemplaremos las obras increíbles y asombrosas que Dios hace, pero debemos prestar atención, abrir nuestras mentes, corazones, oídos y ojos a lo que está ahí. Eso significa ver a Dios, no solo en lo extraordinario, sino también en lo ordinario.
El amor, la bondad, la belleza, la creación, el desafío, el humor, la desilusión, el sufrimiento, la muerte, el coronavirus, todo, puede llevarnos a Dios. Como señala San Ignacio de Loyola: “El objetivo de nuestra vida es vivir con Dios para siempre. Dios, que nos ama, nos dio la vida. Nuestra propia respuesta de amor permite que la vida de Dios fluya hacia nosotros sin límite. Todas las cosas en este mundo son dones de Dios, presentados a nosotros para que podamos conocer a Dios más fácilmente y dar ese amor, más fácilmente. . . . Porque todo tiene el potencial de invocar en nosotros una respuesta más profunda a nuestra vida en Dios “
(Primer Principio y Fundamento, Ejercicios Espirituales).
Respondamos cada día a Jesús; que tanto desea que todos seamos uno (Juan 17:21). Pidámosle a Dios que abra nuestros corazones para encontrar a Dios en todas las cosas.
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
Changes regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
aS OF mARCH 20, 2020
THE CHURCH IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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.
- 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.
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, Stan Flott, Michael Copeland, and John Scheaffer
To add or remove names, please contact the Media Coordinator at media@presentationchurch.net.
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 17, 2020
†Domingo Gacutan
†Louie Bonpua
Elsa Valdez
†Imelda Gacutan
Michael Copeland
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sara Rose - birthday
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Jessica Elizabeth Robles Ruiz – 15th B-day
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
†Roxanne Saldana
Thursday, May 21, 2020
†Florentina Monsayac
Friday, May 22, 2020
†Andrew Pejack
Saturday, May 23, 2020
†Hermenegilda Abejo – 40-day anniversary
Sunday, May 17, 2020
†Domingo Gacutan
†Louie Bonpua
Elsa Valdez
†Imelda Gacutan
Michael Copeland
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sara Rose - birthday
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Jessica Elizabeth Robles Ruiz – 15th B-day
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
†Roxanne Saldana
Thursday, May 21, 2020
†Florentina Monsayac
Friday, May 22, 2020
†Andrew Pejack
Saturday, May 23, 2020
†Hermenegilda Abejo – 40-day anniversary
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
Mario Olandesca Guillem
Alberto Mendoza
Jose Quiterio Mendoza
Carmen Mendoza-Ranches
Tony Guzman
Vivian Penaflor
Michael James Herrera
Marialinda Umbay
Delia Addi
Rowena Bautista
Kim Spaulding Rimington
Brien Ecker
Ronald Bernaldo
Mario Olandesca Guillem
Alberto Mendoza
Jose Quiterio Mendoza
Carmen Mendoza-Ranches
Tony Guzman
gROW yOUR fAITH
rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
To view full readings, please click here.
Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21
Monday, May 18, 2020
Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26—16:4a
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Friday, May 22, 2020
Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 7th Sunday of Easter - The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21
Monday, May 18, 2020
Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26—16:4a
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Friday, May 22, 2020
Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 7th Sunday of Easter - The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
6th SUNDAY of EASTER
“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God’s will, than for doing evil.” 1 PETER 3:17
The old line says “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning and making sure things are progressing smoothly. Then disaster strikes, we don’t get the result that was intended or an unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively and ask, “Why me? I did everything right!” Here’s the thing – adversity humbles us and reminds us of our dependence on God and not on our own self-reliance. Rest assured, God has a better plan in store for you.
“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God’s will, than for doing evil.” 1 PETER 3:17
The old line says “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning and making sure things are progressing smoothly. Then disaster strikes, we don’t get the result that was intended or an unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively and ask, “Why me? I did everything right!” Here’s the thing – adversity humbles us and reminds us of our dependence on God and not on our own self-reliance. Rest assured, God has a better plan in store for you.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
ACT OF LOVE
O my God,
I love Thee above all things with my whole heart and soul,
because Thou art all good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbor as myself for love of Thee.
I forgive all who have injured me,
and I ask pardon for all whom I have injured.
Amen
O my God,
I love Thee above all things with my whole heart and soul,
because Thou art all good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbor as myself for love of Thee.
I forgive all who have injured me,
and I ask pardon for all whom I have injured.
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.
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. Rita of Cascia
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c. 1381 – 1457
Feast Day: May 22 Born near Spoleto, Italy, Rita wanted to be a nun but married in deference to her parents. For nearly 20 years, she endured her profligate husband’s mistreatment. Following his violent death, she was admitted after three refusals to an Augustinian convent at Cascia, where she spent the next 40 years. She is remembered for her devoted care of sick nuns and for a deep forehead wound that lasted 15 years, caused she said by a thorn from Christ’s crown of thorns. She has a large popular following, and is invoked in Italy for difficult situations. Copyright ©2020, Catholic News Service - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. |
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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
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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.
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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