MEssage from our Ministers16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Lord appeared to Abraham by the terebinth of Mamre. . . . Looking up, Abraham saw three men standing nearby. - Genesis 18:1, 2
[The one] who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. - Response to the Psalm (15) It is he whom we proclaim. . . . - Colossians 1:28 There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her. - Luke 10:42 “Abraham addresses the leader of the group, whom he does not yet recognize as the Lord; in the next two verses he speaks to all three men. The other two are later identified as angels. The shifting numbers and identification of the visitors are a narrative way of expressing the mysterious presence of God” (The New American Bible, Notes to verse 2). The Lord appeared “by the terebinth of Mamre.” Paul speaks to the Colossians. Jesus enters a village and speaks to Mary and Martha. Where and how does God speak to us? Let us spend time this week pondering the mysterious ways God comes to us. Following Mary’s example, let us “[sit] beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak” (Luke 10:39). Then we will be able to proclaim the Lord. 
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Décimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario "Apareciósele Yahveh en la encina de Mambré " . . . "2.Levantó los ojos y he aquí que había tres individuos parados a sur vera." - Génesis, 18 - Bíblia Católica Online "El que ando sin tacha, y obra la justicia; " - Respuesta al Salmo (15) Salmos, 15 - Bíblia Católica Online "al cual nosotros anunciamos" - Colosenses, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online "y hay necesidad de pocas, o mejor, de una sola. María ha elegido la parte buena" - Lucas, 10 - Bíblia Católica Online “Abraham se dirige al líder del grupo, a quien aún no reconoce como el Señor; en los siguientes dos versos les habla a los tres hombres. Los otros dos se identifican más tarde como ángeles. La variación de los números y la identificación de los visitantes son una forma narrativa de expresar la misteriosa presencia de Dios” (Nueva biblia Americana, Notas del verso 2). El Señor apareció “junto al encinar de Mamre”. Pablo habla a los colosenses. Jesús entra en un pueblo y habla con María y Marta. ¿Dónde y cómo nos habla Dios? Dediquemos tiempo esta semana a reflexionar sobre las formas misteriosas en que Dios viene a nosotros. Siguiendo el ejemplo de María, “[sentándonos] junto al Señor a sus pies, escuchándolo hablar” (Lc 10,39). Entonces seremos capaces de proclamar al Señor. 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
National NFP Awareness Week
“I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah will then have a son.” This beautiful promise made by the angel to Abraham in today’s first reading encapsulates the biblical attitude that childbirth is the greatest possible blessing (cf. Genesis 18:1-10). Unfortunately, many people in our society do not see fertility as a blessing, but instead try to attack, block, or poison it with artificial contraception. July 24-30 has been declared by the Bishops of the United States as National NFP Awareness Week. The Church promotes Natural Family Planning at this time every year because of the anniversary of the publication of the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” by Pope Paul VI on July 25, 1969. This document reaffirmed the Church’s constant teaching that the marriage act has two meanings- unitive and procreative- which should not be separated artificially. The pope explained that the marriage act represents both love and life and that separating these is gravely sinful. The pope also made some amazing predictions that have come true. He said that if contraception became widespread, there would be an increase in marital infidelity and “a general lowering of moral standards.” If you separate sexual pleasure from family, then you must allow anything. It has in fact come to pass that people now see nothing immoral in every kind of sexual aberration. People feel they have a right to any kind of act, merely because it gives pleasure, even though these actions are contrary to the stability of marriage, family life, society, and the physical health of those who perform them. Pope Paul VI also predicted that “a man who grows accustomed to the use of contraceptive methods may forget the reverence due to a woman, and . . . reduce her to being a mere instrument for the satisfaction of his own desires . . .” We see evidence of this in the media, in immodest fashions, and in the rise of pornography. Let us pray during this special week that more people will discover God’s plan for human sexuality which leads to healthy and wholesome family life!
MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO Semana Nacional de Concientización sobre PFN “Dentro de un año volveré por aquí, y para entonces Sara, tu mujer, tendrá un hijo”. Esta hermosa promesa hecha por el ángel a Abraham en la primera lectura de hoy resume la actitud bíblica de que el parto es la mayor bendición posible (cf. Génesis 18:1-10). Desafortunadamente, muchas personas en nuestra sociedad no ven la fertilidad como una bendición, sino que tratan de atacarla, bloquearla o envenenarla con anticonceptivos artificiales. Los obispos de los Estados Unidos han declarado del 24 al 30 de julio como la Semana Nacional de Concientización sobre la PNF. La Iglesia promueve la Planificación Familiar Natural en esta época todos los años debido al aniversario de la publicación de la encíclica “Humanae Vitae” del Papa Pablo VI el 25 de julio de 1969. Este documento reafirmó la enseñanza constante de la Iglesia de que el acto matrimonial tiene dos significados: unitivo y procreativo- que no deben separarse artificialmente. El Papa explicó que el acto matrimonial representa tanto el amor como la vida y que separarlos es un pecado grave. El Papa también hizo algunas predicciones asombrosas que se han hecho realidad. Dijo que si la anticoncepción se generalizaba, habría un aumento de la infidelidad conyugal y “una disminución general de los estándares morales”. Si separas el placer sexual de la familia, entonces debes permitir cualquier cosa. De hecho, ha sucedido que la gente ahora no ve nada inmoral en todo tipo de aberración sexual. Las personas se sienten con derecho a cualquier tipo de acto, simplemente porque da placer, aunque estos actos sean contrarios a la estabilidad del matrimonio, la vida familiar, la sociedad y la salud física de quienes los realizan. El Papa Pablo VI también predijo que “un hombre que se acostumbra al uso de métodos anticonceptivos puede olvidar la reverencia debida a una mujer, y . . . reducirla a ser un mero instrumento para la satisfacción de sus propios deseos. . .” Vemos evidencia de esto en los medios de comunicación, en modas inmodestas y en el auge de la pornografía. ¡Oremos durante esta semana especial para que más personas descubran el plan de Dios para la sexualidad humana que conduce a una vida familiar sana y saludable! 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 Diane Bowe Edith Contreras Ochoa Eimelda Tamez Elsa Valdez Evelina Talampas-Rojas Flordeliza Paguio Frank Ramalho Gail Galela George Reyes Gloria Rangel Ortiz Gregorio Guzmán Helen Ziller Herman " Tony" Herrera Idalia Marquez Jose Lua Kim Bach Lillian Martinez Luisa Veronica Gomez Rodriguez María Guadalupe Barajas María Ochoa Maria Silva Maria Valle Mariela Calderon Michael Copeland Rita Allyn Robert Vincent Rocco 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, July 17 2022
Monday, July 18, 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022
Saturday, July 23, 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 Rose Guerrero Epifania (Epie) Cardona Mary Tanghal Bambico Nymia Flores Patricia Gemigniani Luis Villalobos Amador Alayra Anthony Viray Bernardo, Sr. Melissa Holguin Peter Precissi Henry Banuelos Cornelia Taasin Maria Basilia Ramirez Prayer of the Faithful
We pray that we have the courage to share our faith with those closest to us. Oramos para que tengamos el coraje de compartir nuestra fe con aquellos más cercanos 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, July 17, 2022 - Sixteenth Week In Ordinary Time
Gn 18:1-10a/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42
Monday, July 18, 2022
Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Jer 1:1, 4-10/Mt 13:1-9
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Mt 13:10-17
Friday, July 22, 2022
Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Jer 7:1-11/Mt 13:24-30
Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Seventeenth Week In Ordinary Time
Gn 18:20-32/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13
Sunday, July 17, 2022 - Sixteenth Week In Ordinary Time
Gn 18:1-10a/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42
Monday, July 18, 2022
Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Jer 1:1, 4-10/Mt 13:1-9
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Mt 13:10-17
Friday, July 22, 2022
Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Jer 7:1-11/Mt 13:24-30
Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Seventeenth Week In Ordinary Time
Gn 18:20-32/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“. . . I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God. . . . ” - Colossians 1:25
We are all called to evangelize – to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel. Our faith is more attractive to others by our actions than by our words alone. We may not be called to evangelize like St. Paul, but we should look for opportunities to share our faith through our actions and words, especially with those closest to us, like our family, friends, and neighbors. Pray for the courage to joyfully express your faith the next time the opportunity arises.
“. . . I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God. . . . ” - Colossians 1:25
We are all called to evangelize – to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel. Our faith is more attractive to others by our actions than by our words alone. We may not be called to evangelize like St. Paul, but we should look for opportunities to share our faith through our actions and words, especially with those closest to us, like our family, friends, and neighbors. Pray for the courage to joyfully express your faith the next time the opportunity arises.
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Domingo 16o del Tiempo Ordinario
“...Soy ministro de acuerdo con el plan que Dios me ha dado: dar cumplimiento a la palabra de Dios.” - Colosenses 1:25
Todos somos llamados a evangelizar - a convertir a los individuos y a la sociedad por el poder divino del Evangelio. Nuestra fe es más atractiva a los demás por nuestras obras que solo por nuestras palabras. Puede que no seamos llamados para evangelizar como San Pablo, pero debemos buscar oportunidades para compartir nuestra fe a través de nuestras acciones y palabras, especialmente con aquellos que están más cerca de nosotros, como nuestra familia, amigos y vecinos. Rece para tener el valor de expresar alegremente su fe la próxima vez que se presente la oportunidad.
“...Soy ministro de acuerdo con el plan que Dios me ha dado: dar cumplimiento a la palabra de Dios.” - Colosenses 1:25
Todos somos llamados a evangelizar - a convertir a los individuos y a la sociedad por el poder divino del Evangelio. Nuestra fe es más atractiva a los demás por nuestras obras que solo por nuestras palabras. Puede que no seamos llamados para evangelizar como San Pablo, pero debemos buscar oportunidades para compartir nuestra fe a través de nuestras acciones y palabras, especialmente con aquellos que están más cerca de nosotros, como nuestra familia, amigos y vecinos. Rece para tener el valor de expresar alegremente su fe la próxima vez que se presente la oportunidad.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
God created work for each of us to do, and it is important to do it. But Martha was upset because she forgot to stop and make time for Jesus. Mary had the right idea. She took a break from her work to listen to Jesus. Time with Jesus is precious, so we need to make time to rest and enjoy his love.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for reminding me to stop and enjoy time with you.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself sitting next to Jesus in your favorite chair.
Mission for the Week
Ask your family to join you in reading the Bible or praying at meal time.
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God created work for each of us to do, and it is important to do it. But Martha was upset because she forgot to stop and make time for Jesus. Mary had the right idea. She took a break from her work to listen to Jesus. Time with Jesus is precious, so we need to make time to rest and enjoy his love.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for reminding me to stop and enjoy time with you.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself sitting next to Jesus in your favorite chair.
Mission for the Week
Ask your family to join you in reading the Bible or praying at meal time.
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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. Camillus de Lellis
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Feast Day: July 18 This tall Italian was prone to aggression and gambling in his youth. The son of an army officer, he served for three years as a Venetian soldier. During one military engagement, he received a leg wound that would continue to plague him. At age 24, his regiment disbanded, and he gambled away all his property. Destitute, he found work as a hospital servant in Rome to pay for treatment of his ulcerated leg, but he was dismissed for quarrelsomeness. This brought him to become a laborer at the Manfredonia Capuchin monastery, where he experienced a pivotal religious conversion. In 1575, he tried to join the Capuchins but was denied admission because his leg wound had returned. He went to the hospital in Rome for treatment, and while there, decided to devote his life to caring for the sick. He took a hospital job where he oversaw administration and introduced reforms to patient treatment. This time, he became known for his piety and prudence. On the advice of friends and his spiritual director, St. Philip Neri, he decided to become a priest. Camillus was ordained in 1584, at age 34, and founded the Order of the Servants of the Sick, more generally known as the Camillians. The order is visibly distinguished by the large red cross they wear. He was canonized in 1746, as the “founder of a new school of charity.” He is a patron of the sick, of hospitals, doctors, and nurses. “St Camillus de Lellis lived in a particularly complex time, in which a deep longing for holiness but also a tenacious resistance to Gospel-inspired living were widespread. With his rich personality and his witness of charity, he offered the society of his time valuable encouragement for spiritual renewal, thus contributing in an original way to the project of Church reform promoted by the Council of Trent. His life, under the influence of the Spirit, appears as a marvelous story of the love of God, the Creator, and Redeemer, who reveals in a special way his tender compassion as the physician of souls and bodies.” —St. John Paul II, Message of the Holy Father, May 15, 2000 Quote from St. John Paul II, copyright © 2000, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Copyright © 2017, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved. |
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San Camilo de Lelis
1550-1614 Día de Fiesta: 18 de Julio Camilo era un italiano alto que, de joven, fue propenso a la agresión y al juego. Fue hijo de un militar y sirvió por tres años como soldado veneciano. Durante una batalla militar, recibió una herida en la pierna que le causaba muchas molestias. A los 24 años, luego de la disolución de su regimiento, él volvió al juego y perdió todas sus propiedades. Al verse en la miseria, buscó trabajo en un hospital, en Roma, con el fin de pagar por el tratamiento de su pierna ulcerada pero lo despidieron de allí por pendenciero. Esto lo llevó a buscar trabajo como obrero en el Monasterio Capuchino en Manfredonia, en donde experimentó una crucial conversión religiosa. En 1575, Camilo trató de ingresar a los Capuchinos pero se le negó la admisión debido a que su pierna seguía ulcerada. Fue a tratarse a un hospital en Roma y, estando allí, decidió dedicar su vida al cuidado de los enfermos. Tomó un trabajo en el hospital en donde supervisó la administración e introdujo reformas para el tratamiento de los pacientes. Esta vez, se hizo conocido por su piedad y su prudencia. Siguiendo el consejo de sus amigos y del santo Felipe Neri, quien fue su director espiritual, Camilo decidió convertirse en sacerdote. Fue ordenado en 1584 a la edad de 34 años. Luego fundó la Orden de los Hermanos Ministros de los Enfermos, conocidos generalmente como los Camilianos. La orden se distingue visiblemente pues llevan una gran cruz de color rojo. El 1746, Camilo fue canonizado como “fundador de una nueva escuela de caridad”. Él es el patrón de los enfermos, hospitales, doctores y enfermeras. “San Camilo de Lelis vive en un período particularmente complejo, caracterizado por una profunda aspiración a la santidad, pero también por una tenaz resistencia a una vida inspirada por el Evangelio. Con su rica personalidad y su testimonio de caridad ofrece a la sociedad de su tiempo valiosos estímulos de renovación espiritual, contribuyendo de manera original al proyecto de reforma de la Iglesia, promovido por el concilio de Trento. Su vida, bajo la influencia del Espíritu, se presenta como un relato maravilloso del amor de Dios creador y redentor, que manifiesta de modo especial su ternura misericordiosa de médico de las almas y de los cuerpos”. —San Juan Pablo II, Mensaje del Santo Padre, 15 de mayo de 2000 La cita de San Juan Pablo II, copyright © 2000, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Todos los derechos reservados. Utilizado con permiso. Copyright © 2017, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. Todos los derechos reservados. |
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In Our Parish
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(must submit separate form for each child) We will have in-person registrations at the Youth Center on the following date.
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Help the ICF support our parish, diocese, and community while feeding your family an incredible dinner! Each dinner includes: choice of pasta, salad, & focaccia bread. Tickets are 1 for $20.00 or 4 for $60.00.
For tickets contact Gena at 209-470-7775. The ICF will also have tables set up outside of the church to sell tickets after the Masses on July 17 & 31. |
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Holy Grounds is open from 7:30 to 10:30 am on the 2nd - 5th Sunday 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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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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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
BISHOP COTTA'S MONTHLY REFLECTION
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Click the following to read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for July 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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