MEssage from our MinistersThe Ascension of the Lord
. . . you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses . . . to the ends of the [E]arth. - Acts 1:8
God reigns over the nations. . . . - Psalm 47:9 . . . a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. - Ephesians 1:17 . . . repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name. . . . - Luke 24:47 We received the Holy Spirit in Baptism and the fullness of the Spirit in Confirmation. The Holy Spirit is with us, interceding for us. Alone we can do nothing, but with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can be Christ’s “witnesses to the ends of the [E]arth.” How exciting that Jesus trusts us to witness to him. Do we take him up on it? Do we witness to Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit or are we content to go through life on our own terms? In order to witness, we need to be aware and knowledgeable. Does our knowledge, when full grown, lead to love? Does it spill over into our very lives so we can indeed be “witnesses . . . to the ends of the [E]arth”? 
La Ascención del Señor . . ."recibiréis la fuerza del Espíritu Santo, que vendrá sobre vosotros, y seréis mis testigos"..." hasta los confines de la tierra." - Hechos, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online "Reina Dios sobre las naciones" - Salmos, 47 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . " el Padre de la gloria, os conceda espíritu de sabiduría y de revelación para conocerle perfectamente;" - Efesios, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "se predicara en su nombre la conversión para perdón de los pecados a todas las naciones" - Lucas, 24 - Bíblia Católica Online Recibimos el Espíritu Santo en el Bautismo y la plenitud del Espíritu en la Confirmación. El Espíritu Santo está con nosotros, intercediendo por nosotros. Solos no podemos hacer nada, pero con el poder del Espíritu Santo, podemos ser “testigos de Cristo hasta los confines de la [Tierra]”. Qué emocionante que Jesús confíe en nosotros para dar testimonio. ¿Lo aceptamos? ¿Damos testimonio de Jesús a través del poder del Espíritu Santo o estamos contentos de ir por la vida en nuestros propios términos? Para testificar, necesitamos estar conscientes y comprender. ¿Nuestro conocimiento, cuando está completamente desarrollado, nos conduce al amor? ¿Se derrama en nuestras propias vidas para que podamos ser “testigos . . . Hasta el final de la Tierra"? 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
“He was taken from their sight. . . ”
Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. For forty days the Risen Lord Jesus “presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered.” Then, “as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.” The disciples would no longer see him, but were consoled because Jesus had said: “I will be with you always, until the end of the world.” We know that Jesus continues to live in the Catholic Church, which is his Body, which continues his work on Earth. He works especially through his priests who give us his blessings, his forgiveness, and his very Body and Blood in the Eucharist. We are approaching the day when Fr. Matthew will be “taken from our sight” so that he can continue his priestly ministry as pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Oakdale. We will no longer be able to see him or enjoy his wit and wisdom. Jesus ministered to us through him and he will continue to do so in every parish and through every priest. The Ascension of Jesus means that Jesus is visibly absent but invisibly present in His Mystical Body the Church. Wherever we are, we are one family, having the same Father as Jesus. In the month of May, we also recall that Mary is our mother who always embraces the Body of Christ and holds us close to her Immaculate Heart. When he was young, Fr. Matthew was inspired by two saints who had a great devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Damian of Molokai. Both of these priests sacrificed themselves for the sake of souls. Thank you, Fr. Matthew, for answering the call and following in their footsteps! May Our Lady hold you close and continue to form you in the image of Christ her Son! Fr. Mark
MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO “Lo Ocultó a sus Ojos. . . ” Estimados feligreses, Hoy celebramos la Ascensión de Jesús. Durante cuarenta días, el Señor Resucitado “se les apareció después de la pasión, les dio numerosas pruebas de que estaba vivo”. (Hechos 1:1-11) Entonces, “se fue elevando a la vista de ellos, hasta que una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos.” Los discípulos ya no lo verían en este mundo, pero recordaron las palabras de Jesús: “Yo estaré con ustedes todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo”. (Mateo 28:20) Sabemos que Jesús siempre está presente con su Iglesia Católica, que es su cuerpo que sigue obrando en la Tierra. Jesús sigue actuando, especialmente a través de sus sacerdotes cuando nos bendición, cuando nos perdonen y cuando repartan su Cuerpo y su Sangre en la Eucaristía. Pronto va a llegar el día en que el Padre Matthew será “oculto a nuestros ojos” porque será cambiado a otra parroquia. El Padre Mateo va a continuar su ministerio sacerdotal como párroco de la Parroquia de St. Mary en Oakdale. Ya no vamos a poder verlo ni disfrutar de su sabiduría, de su amabilidad y de su alegre sentido de humor. Jesús ha obrado entre nosotros durante tres años sirviéndose de la persona del Padre Matt. Y Jesús va a seguir obrando a través de él adónde va, y Jesús va a seguir obrando también en todas las parroquias y por medio de todos los sacerdotes de la Iglesia Católica. La Ascensión de Jesús significa que Jesús está ausente visiblemente, pero está presente invisiblemente en su Cuerpo Místico, la iglesia. Dondequiera que estemos, somos una sola familia, teniendo todos el mismo Padre que Jesús. En el mes de mayo, recordamos que también tenemos todos la misma Madre que es la Madre de Jesús y de todos nosotros, que formamos el Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia. Esta Madre siempre abraza el Cuerpo de Cristo, y nos tiene muy cerca de su Corazón Inmaculado, igual como hizo en Belén y en Nazareth. Cuando era joven, el P. Mateo fue inspirado por dos santos que tenían una gran devoción al Inmaculado Corazón de María: San Maximiliano Kolbe y San Damián de Molokai. Ambos sacerdotes se sacrificaron para salvar almas. ¡Gracias, padre Matthew, por responder al llamado y por seguir las huellas de estos santos! ¡Que Nuestra Señora te abrace y siga formándote a imagen de Cristo su hijo! 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 29, 2022
Monday, May 30, 2022
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Friday, June 3, 2022
Saturday, June 4, 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 James (Jim) Schmidt Prayer of the Faithful
We pray that with every decision we make, we take one step closer to God. Oramos para que con cada decisión que tomemos, demos un paso adelante para acercarnos más a Dios. |
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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 29, 2022 - Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23/Lk 24:46-53
Monday, May 30, 2022
Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday, June 3, 2022
Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25
Sunday, June 5, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
Sunday, May 29, 2022 - Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23/Lk 24:46-53
Monday, May 30, 2022
Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday, June 3, 2022
Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25
Sunday, June 5, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
Ascension of the Lord
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” - Revelations 22:13
This is a reminder of how we should live our lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – putting God first in all that we do. Not only when I am at Mass and parish activities, but when I am in the world, at work or at school. Living gratefully and generously is an intentional lifestyle. Every decision you make either moves you closer to God or farther away. Choose wisely!
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” - Revelations 22:13
This is a reminder of how we should live our lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – putting God first in all that we do. Not only when I am at Mass and parish activities, but when I am in the world, at work or at school. Living gratefully and generously is an intentional lifestyle. Every decision you make either moves you closer to God or farther away. Choose wisely!
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La Ascension del Señor
“Soy el Alfa y el Omega, el primero y el último, el comienzo y el final”. - Revelación 22:13
Eso es un recordatorio de cómo debemos vivir nuestras vidas las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana- poniendo a Dios de primero en todo lo que hacemos. No solamente cuando estoy en Misa y en las actividades parroquiales, sino cuando estoy en el mundo, en el trabajo o en la escuela. Vivir agradecidos y generosamente es un estilo de vida intencional. Cada decisión que usted toma lo acerca más a Dios o lo aleja de Él. ¡Escoja sabiamente!
“Soy el Alfa y el Omega, el primero y el último, el comienzo y el final”. - Revelación 22:13
Eso es un recordatorio de cómo debemos vivir nuestras vidas las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana- poniendo a Dios de primero en todo lo que hacemos. No solamente cuando estoy en Misa y en las actividades parroquiales, sino cuando estoy en el mundo, en el trabajo o en la escuela. Vivir agradecidos y generosamente es un estilo de vida intencional. Cada decisión que usted toma lo acerca más a Dios o lo aleja de Él. ¡Escoja sabiamente!
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
The lives of the disciples had been changed forever. Once Jesus went back to heaven, it would be up to them to tell everybody what they knew about Jesus. They had seen the power of Jesus. They looked forward to receiving that same kind of power from God. The disciples had a big job ahead of them, but with God's help they knew they could do anything.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for all the people who have helped me learn about Jesus.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of someone who teaches you about Jesus.
Mission for the Week
Make a thank you card for someone who teaches you about Jesus.
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The lives of the disciples had been changed forever. Once Jesus went back to heaven, it would be up to them to tell everybody what they knew about Jesus. They had seen the power of Jesus. They looked forward to receiving that same kind of power from God. The disciples had a big job ahead of them, but with God's help they knew they could do anything.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for all the people who have helped me learn about Jesus.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of someone who teaches you about Jesus.
Mission for the Week
Make a thank you card for someone who teaches you about Jesus.
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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
Sts. Marcellinus & Peter
Circa 304
Feast Day: June 2
Marcellinus was a priest and Peter an exorcist in Rome’s Christian community. They were arrested and imprisoned during the persecution by Emperor Diocletian. In prison, they converted many people, including their jailer and his family. They were condemned to death and beheaded, supposedly in secret, in a nearby wood. But their executioner disclosed the deaths after his conversion. Pope St. Damasus I wrote an epitaph for their tomb, over which Emperor Constantine later built a church in which he buried his mother. This pope also reported that he learned the details of their martyrdom from the executioner himself. Marcellinus and Peter are among the saints' names in the Roman Canon of the Mass.
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Feast Day: June 2
Marcellinus was a priest and Peter an exorcist in Rome’s Christian community. They were arrested and imprisoned during the persecution by Emperor Diocletian. In prison, they converted many people, including their jailer and his family. They were condemned to death and beheaded, supposedly in secret, in a nearby wood. But their executioner disclosed the deaths after his conversion. Pope St. Damasus I wrote an epitaph for their tomb, over which Emperor Constantine later built a church in which he buried his mother. This pope also reported that he learned the details of their martyrdom from the executioner himself. Marcellinus and Peter are among the saints' names in the Roman Canon of the Mass.
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Image: Christ Between Peter and Paul, 4th century Catacomb of Saints Marcellinus and Peter on the Via Labicana, via Wikimedia Commons
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Image: The healing of a bleeding woman, Rome, Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter. Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Santos Marcelino y Pedro
Cerca 304
Día de Fiesta: 2 de Junio
Marcelino fue un sacerdote y Pedro fue un exorcista en la comunidad cristiana de Roma. Ellos fueron arrestados y enviados a prisión durante una persecución del Emperador Diocleciano. En la prisión, convirtieron a muchas personas, incluyendo al carcelero y a su familia. Ellos fueron condenamos a muerte y decapitados, supuestamente en secreto, en un bosque cercano. Pero el verdugo reveló sus muertes solo después de haberse convertido. El papa san Dámaso I escribió un epitafio para su tumba, sobre la cual el Emperador Constantino después construyó una iglesia en la cual enterró a su madre. Este Papa manifestó también que él se había enterado de los detalles del martirio de Marcelino y Pedro de boca del mismo verdugo. Marcelino y Pedro se encuentran entre los santos nombrados por el Canon Romano de la Misa.
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Cerca 304
Día de Fiesta: 2 de Junio
Marcelino fue un sacerdote y Pedro fue un exorcista en la comunidad cristiana de Roma. Ellos fueron arrestados y enviados a prisión durante una persecución del Emperador Diocleciano. En la prisión, convirtieron a muchas personas, incluyendo al carcelero y a su familia. Ellos fueron condenamos a muerte y decapitados, supuestamente en secreto, en un bosque cercano. Pero el verdugo reveló sus muertes solo después de haberse convertido. El papa san Dámaso I escribió un epitafio para su tumba, sobre la cual el Emperador Constantino después construyó una iglesia en la cual enterró a su madre. Este Papa manifestó también que él se había enterado de los detalles del martirio de Marcelino y Pedro de boca del mismo verdugo. Marcelino y Pedro se encuentran entre los santos nombrados por el Canon Romano de la Misa.
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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."
Scan code with smartphone to register.
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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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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, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31. Location TBD. |
Holy Grounds is open from 7:30 to 10:30 am on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays of every month. If you are interested in lending a hand and offering your services, please reach out to Rick Reineman at holy-grounds@presentationchurch.net.
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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. 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 June 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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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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