MEssage from our Ministers17th Sunday in ORdinary Time
But his servant objected, “How can I set this before a hundred people?”
- 2 Kings 4:43 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. . . . - Psalm 145:15 . . . as you were also called to the one hope of your call. . . . - Ephesians 4:4 Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, said to him, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” - John 6:8-9 Sometimes we are confronted with things that seem impossible. We give up because we cannot see beyond the natural. If we trust God with eyes of faith and hearts of hope, amazing things can happen. What is the food or nourishment we are seeking? Can we let go of what our natural eyes see and open our eyes of faith? Can we entrust the seemingly impossible to God, believing that “the hand of the Lord feeds us; [that God] answers all our needs” (Responsorial Psalm Refrain)? 
Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"43. Su servidor dijo: «¿Cómo voy a dar esto a cien hombres?" - II Reyes, 4 - Bíblia Católica Online " Los ojos de todos fijos en ti, esperan que les des a su tiempo el alimento;" - Salmos, 145 - Bíblia Católica Online . "4.Un solo Cuerpo y un solo Espíritu, como una es la esperanza a que habéis sido llamados." - Efesios, 4 - Bíblia Católica Online "Andrés, el hermano de Simón Pedro: 9.«Aquí hay un muchacho que tiene cinco panes de cebada y dos peces; pero ¿qué es eso para tantos?»" - Juan, 6 - Bíblia Católica Online A veces nos enfrentamos a cosas que parecen imposibles. Nos damos por vencidos porque no podemos ver más allá de lo natural. Si confiamos en Dios con ojos de fe y corazones de esperanza, pueden suceder cosas asombrosas. ¿Cuál es el alimento o la nutrición que buscamos? ¿Podemos dejar ir lo que ven nuestros ojos naturales y abrir nuestros ojos de fe? ¿Podemos confiar lo aparentemente imposible a Dios, creyendo que “la mano del Señor nos alimenta; [que Dios] responde a todas nuestras necesidades ”(Estribillo del Salmo Responsorial)? 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 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
Dear parishioners,
There has been a revival of activity in our parish and all of the parishes of our local Church, the Catholic Diocese of Stockton. When we hear the word “revival” we usually think of how protestant pastors used to gather people in large tents for boisterous services called “revival meetings”. For us, however, we are happy to see an end to gathering in tents and to finally be able to go inside and to have Mass inside the church! We who are Catholics, are experiencing a true revival because we know that watching Mass virtually is not the same as attending Mass and enjoying the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. It is therefore very appropriate that our bishop Myron Cotta has asked all parishes to participate in what he calls a “Eucharistic Revival”. He wants every priest and every parish to spend time re-discovering the Eucharist and re-learning the meaning of the Mass. It happens that from now until August 15, we will be hearing gospel readings at Sunday Masses from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, which is the “Bread of Life sermon” that Jesus gave at Capernaum. Here at Presentation Parish, the priests will explain that the Eucharist is truly the Bread from Heaven which we must eat to have life in us. There is no revival without the Eucharist. Also, for homework, all of us can spend time at home during the week learning about the Eucharist by viewing the many video catechesis which are available online. Our bishop invites everyone to go to a special page on the diocesan website where you can find links to many of these wonderful videos. The webpage is called “Re-Learning the Mass” and it can be found at https://stocktondiocese.org/relearning-the-mass. I would especially recommend the videos by a recently ordained priest from our Diocese, Fr. Larry Machado. He grew up in Turlock and studied liturgy in Rome. Also, I hope you watch the videos created by Brandt Pitre, who is a delightful young man from Louisiana who is an expert in the Old Testament Jewish roots of our faith. The diocese also gives a few documents which you can read. I would especially recommend:
Also recommended are some books to read. I would especially recommend three of them:
I hope that these resources, as well as the rousing sermons that you will hear on Sundays, will help create a true “Eucharistic Revival” at our parish! Fr. Mark
17º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario MENSAJE DE FR. MARK: Queridos feligreses, Ha habido un resurgimiento de la actividad en nuestra parroquia y en todas las parroquias de nuestra iglesia local, la Diócesis Católica de Stockton. Los católicos estamos experimentando un verdadero resurgimiento y un gran avivamiento porque sabemos que ver la Misa virtualmente no es lo mismo que asistir a la Misa y disfrutar de la Presencia Real de Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía. Por lo tanto, es muy apropiado que nuestro obispo Myron Cotta haya pedido a todas las parroquias que participen en lo que él llama un “Avivamiento Eucarístico”. Quiere que cada sacerdote y cada parroquia dediquen tiempo a redescubrir la Eucaristía y a volver a aprender el significado de la Misa. Cae muy bien porque desde ahora hasta el 15 de Agosto, estaremos escuchando lecturas del evangelio en las Misas Dominicales del sexto capítulo del Evangelio de Juan, que es el “sermón del Pan de Vida” que Jesús pronunció en Capernaum. Aquí en la Iglesia Presentación, los sacerdotes explicarán que la Eucaristía es verdaderamente el Pan del Cielo que debemos comer para tener vida en nosotros. No hay avivamiento sin la Eucaristía. Además, como tarea, todos podemos pasar tiempo en casa durante la semana aprendiendo sobre la Eucaristía viendo los muchos videos de catequesis que están disponibles en línea. Nuestro obispo invita a todos a visitar un sitio web especial donde pueden encontrar enlaces a muchos de estos maravillosos videos. El sitio web se llama "Aprendiendo sobre la Misa" y se puede encontrar en el sitio web diocesano de la Diócesis de Stockton stocktondiocese.org/aprendiendo-la-misa. En español hay links en el sitio de internet para dos videos en Español: 1. Misa explicada 2. La Misa/ Lección 1: Un encuentro privilegiado por el obispo Robert Barron Para los que saben inglés, yo recomiendo especialmente los videos de un sacerdote recientemente ordenado de nuestra Diócesis, el P. Larry Machado. El fue criado en Turlock y estudió liturgia en Roma. Además, recomiendo los videos creados por Brandt Pitre, quien es un encantador joven de Louisiana que es un experto en las raíces judías del Antiguo Testamento de nuestra fe. El sitio web también ofrece algunos documentos que se pueden leer. Recomendaría especialmente: 1. La Santificación del Domingo - Dies Domini – por el Papa San Juan Pablo II - esto es un excelente explicación de la importancia del domingo que es “el Dia del Señor”. 2. La Eucaristía en su relación con la iglesia - Ecclesia de Eucharistia” por el Papa San Juan Pablo II 3. “La Eucaristía: Fuente y Culmen de la vida de la iglesia” – “Sacramentum Caritatis”, por el Papa Benedicto XVI 4. “Catequesis sobre la Santa Misa” por el Papa Francisco Para los que saben leer Inglés, el sitio de internet de la diócesis recomendó algunos libros para leer. Yo recomiendo especialmente tres de ellos: 1. “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” by Brant Pitre 2. “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass,” by Edward Sri 3. “The Lamb's Supper,” by Scott Hahn ¡Espero que estos recursos, así como los sermones conmovedores que escucharán los domingos, ayuden a crear un verdadero “avivamiento eucarístico” en nuestra parroquia! 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.
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, Julie Nguyen, Shirley Torlai, Savannah Torlai, Jason Fleming, Nicholas Mills, Melody Martinez, Maria Luisa Ramirez Castro, Vidal Castro Barbosa, Silvestre Ramirez, Manuel Almendarez, Sr., Josie Yeaman, Gayle Elesante, Erlene Raspo, Mary Oliva, Connie Spielman, Dolores Dominguez, Rita Hersom, Russell Smith, Vanessa Jara, Karen Essner, Lydia Quintana, Jodi Harden, David Smith, Liz Waddle, Gilberto Rios Sevilla, Stephanie Delira, Virginia Gurat, Julie Lagesse, Kathy Ramirez, Karl Feist, Jill Choate, Carl Wilner, Michael Relloque, Joyce Gabato, Ellie Bender, Jeophrey Sulit, Dinora Morales, Andrew Cisneros, Jacob Barrows, Victoria Oliva, Yvonne Calderone, Emilio Mora, Barbara Gini, Mario Rodolfo Rodriguez Samayoa, Patti Spielman, Helen Miller, Rosemary Bitz, Rudy Garcia, and Dan Lucchesi 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 iNTENTIONSSunday, July 25, 2021
Monday, July 26, 2021
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
Saturday, July 31, 2021
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rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
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Sunday, July 25, 2021 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15
Monday, July 26, 2021
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Ex 34:29-35/Mt 13:44-46
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 /Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Friday, July 30, 2021
Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Mt 13:54-58
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35
Sunday, July 25, 2021 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15
Monday, July 26, 2021
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Ex 34:29-35/Mt 13:44-46
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 /Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Friday, July 30, 2021
Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Mt 13:54-58
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” - John 6:9
The miracle of the Loaves and Fishes carries two important messages. First, no matter how little we have, we always have enough to share. Second, Christ can take our humble gifts and do great things with them if we are just willing to let Him. Nothing is impossible with God. All of our gifts, big or small, were given to us for a reason. No gift is too small or insignificant!
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” - John 6:9
The miracle of the Loaves and Fishes carries two important messages. First, no matter how little we have, we always have enough to share. Second, Christ can take our humble gifts and do great things with them if we are just willing to let Him. Nothing is impossible with God. All of our gifts, big or small, were given to us for a reason. No gift is too small or insignificant!
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17° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
“Aquí hay un muchacho que tiene cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados, pero ¿qué es esto para tanta gente?" - Juan 6:9
El milagro de los Peces y los Panes lleva consigo dos mensajes importantes. Primero, no importa lo poco que tengamos, siempre tenemos suficiente para compartir. Segundo, Cristo puede tomar nuestros humildes dones y hacer grandes cosas con ellos si simplemente se lo permitimos. Con Dios nada es imposible. Todos nuestros dones, grandes o pequeños, nos fueron dados por una razón. ¡Ningún don es demasiado pequeño o insignificante!
“Aquí hay un muchacho que tiene cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados, pero ¿qué es esto para tanta gente?" - Juan 6:9
El milagro de los Peces y los Panes lleva consigo dos mensajes importantes. Primero, no importa lo poco que tengamos, siempre tenemos suficiente para compartir. Segundo, Cristo puede tomar nuestros humildes dones y hacer grandes cosas con ellos si simplemente se lo permitimos. Con Dios nada es imposible. Todos nuestros dones, grandes o pequeños, nos fueron dados por una razón. ¡Ningún don es demasiado pequeño o insignificante!
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Jesus seemed to be surrounded by crowds a lot, didn't he? That's because no matter where he went, he helped people, he healed them, and he taught them about God. In today's Gospel reading, one crowd was following Jesus all day, and now they were getting hungry for dinner. Instead of sending them back home, Jesus showed everybody's God's amazing power. Jesus took a boy's lunch and made more than enough food for everybody to eat.
Prayer
Dear God, help me always to remember that you have the power to give us more than we need. Amen.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of two fish and five loaves of bread.
Mission for the Week
The boy in today's Gospel shared his lunch. You can share food, too. Bring boxed and canned food to a food pantry in your neighborhood, and ask God to bless the people who eat it.
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Jesus seemed to be surrounded by crowds a lot, didn't he? That's because no matter where he went, he helped people, he healed them, and he taught them about God. In today's Gospel reading, one crowd was following Jesus all day, and now they were getting hungry for dinner. Instead of sending them back home, Jesus showed everybody's God's amazing power. Jesus took a boy's lunch and made more than enough food for everybody to eat.
Prayer
Dear God, help me always to remember that you have the power to give us more than we need. Amen.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of two fish and five loaves of bread.
Mission for the Week
The boy in today's Gospel shared his lunch. You can share food, too. Bring boxed and canned food to a food pantry in your neighborhood, and ask God to bless the people who eat it.
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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.
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
Blessed Stanley Rother
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March 27, 1935 - July 28, 1981
Feast Day: July 28 An Oklahoma farm boy, Father Stanley Francis Rother was born in Okarche, Oklahoma. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa in 1963, he served in the diocese’s Guatemala mission for fourteen years, ministering to the native Tzutuhil tribe. Fr. Stan (or Padre Francisco, as he was affectionately known), learned the Tzutuhil language and became one with his poverty-stricken flock, ministering to his parishioners in their homes, eating with them, visiting the sick, aiding with medical problems and helping on their farms. While he served in Guatemala, a civil war raged between the militarist government forces and the guerillas and hundreds of thousands of Catholics were killed due to the Church’s insistence on helping people. Eventually, Fr. Stan was targeted. For his safety, he returned to Oklahoma, but was not able to hold himself back from his people. After a short period that was akin to his own “Garden of Gethsemane” moment, he returned to his people, famously saying that “the shepherd cannot run.” Within days of his return to Santiago Atitlan, three men entered the rectory and killed him. A true imitation of the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for his flock, Fr. Stan was declared a martyr and beatified in 2017. Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. CNS Photo. |
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Beato Stanley Rother
1935-1981
Día de fiesta— 28 de julio
El padre Stanley Rother, un joven granjero de Oklahoma, nació en Okarche, Oklahoma. En 1963, fue ordenado sacerdote para la Diócesis de Oklahoma City y Tulsa y, a lo largo de catorce años, sirvió en la misión de su diócesis en Guatemala, haciendo su ministerio entre la tribu nativa Tzutuhil. El padre Stan (o padre Francisco, como lo llamaban afectuosamente), aprendió la lengua Tzutuhil y se convirtió en un miembro más de ese empobrecido rebaño, sirviendo a los feligreses en sus hogares, comiendo con ellos, visitando a los enfermos, prestando asistencia con los problemas médicos y ayudándoles en sus granjas.
Mientras hacía su ministerio en Guatemala, estalló la guerra civil entre las fuerzas del gobierno militarista y las guerrillas y cientos de miles de católicos fueron asesinados debido a la insistencia de la iglesia en ayudar a la población. Poco después, el padre Stan estaba en su mira. Por su seguridad, él regresó a Oklahoma pero no pudo aguantar más y quiso regresar con su pueblo. Luego de un corto período, que fue similar a su propio “Huerto de Getsemaní”, regresó diciendo que “el pastor no puede huir”. A pocos días de su regreso a Santiago Atitlan, tres hombres entraron en la rectoría y lo asesinaron. El padre Stan, imitando al Buen Pastor, quien dio su vida por su rebaño, fue declarado mártir y beatificado en el 2017.
Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen en dominio público.
1935-1981
Día de fiesta— 28 de julio
El padre Stanley Rother, un joven granjero de Oklahoma, nació en Okarche, Oklahoma. En 1963, fue ordenado sacerdote para la Diócesis de Oklahoma City y Tulsa y, a lo largo de catorce años, sirvió en la misión de su diócesis en Guatemala, haciendo su ministerio entre la tribu nativa Tzutuhil. El padre Stan (o padre Francisco, como lo llamaban afectuosamente), aprendió la lengua Tzutuhil y se convirtió en un miembro más de ese empobrecido rebaño, sirviendo a los feligreses en sus hogares, comiendo con ellos, visitando a los enfermos, prestando asistencia con los problemas médicos y ayudándoles en sus granjas.
Mientras hacía su ministerio en Guatemala, estalló la guerra civil entre las fuerzas del gobierno militarista y las guerrillas y cientos de miles de católicos fueron asesinados debido a la insistencia de la iglesia en ayudar a la población. Poco después, el padre Stan estaba en su mira. Por su seguridad, él regresó a Oklahoma pero no pudo aguantar más y quiso regresar con su pueblo. Luego de un corto período, que fue similar a su propio “Huerto de Getsemaní”, regresó diciendo que “el pastor no puede huir”. A pocos días de su regreso a Santiago Atitlan, tres hombres entraron en la rectoría y lo asesinaron. El padre Stan, imitando al Buen Pastor, quien dio su vida por su rebaño, fue declarado mártir y beatificado en el 2017.
Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen en dominio público.
Happening Now
In Our Parish
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Spread Christian cheer with the choir. If you enjoy singing, then join the choir practices in preparation for the concert. Choir practices are on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the church.
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Spring/Summer 2021 - Faith Formation WITH FR. JOe
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YOU ARE INVITED! YOU ARE WELCOME!
SPRING-SUMMER 2021 FAITH FORMATION A Spirituality of Growing & Living in the Kingdom of the Divine Will on Earth as it is in Heaven COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the light of the “Our Father”: “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” this spirituality --- understood as God’s “great miracle of miracles, the greatest gift God has ever given to humankind” --- focuses on “the restoration of the Kingdom of God’s Will come to earth as it reigns in heaven.” |
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This course facilitates knowing, loving, and possessing the Kingdom of the Divine Will in response to God’s invitation: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).
18-COURSE SESSION BEGINS/ENDS & WHERE:
The course begins on April 14, 2021 and ends on September 1, 2021. This takes place every Wednesday from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm at the Church of the Presentation of the B.V.M., Stockton, CA. FREE: No charge.
COURSE CONTENT & PROCESS:
THANKS FOR YOUR GOODWILL
18-COURSE SESSION BEGINS/ENDS & WHERE:
The course begins on April 14, 2021 and ends on September 1, 2021. This takes place every Wednesday from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm at the Church of the Presentation of the B.V.M., Stockton, CA. FREE: No charge.
COURSE CONTENT & PROCESS:
- Adoration, Prayers, Hymns of Praise & Worship
- Video Presentation: 18-course sessions based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Church-approved writings of Luisa Piccarreta
- Input by Fr. Joe: Contemplation-Action for the Healing/Life of the World, Church & Family
- Blessing
THANKS FOR YOUR GOODWILL
NEW TECHNOLOGY
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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 are excited to start using our new publisher, LPi. Our weekly bulletins will be available:
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Thank you for your consideration and support!
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Thank you for your consideration and support!
In Our Parish School
School Happenings
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Welcome Back Students, Family, Faculty, and Staff We look forward to a phenomenal school year! |
“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.
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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To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for July 2021,
click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for July 2021, 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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“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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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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The Diocese of Stockton is proud to introduce its very own podcast network. The network is the faithful's one stop shop to hear what's going on around the diocese. Series and shows featured on the podcast network will be informative, engaging stories on people, ministries and parishes from around the diocese. Voices of Ministry is the first original series from the diocesan podcast network. The series introduces listeners to Diocesan Pastoral Staff and Parish Representatives as they discuss how their work positively impacts the diocese. Ep. 1 of the series is on Evangelization & Faith Formation and features Grace Garza Ayala, Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Stockton and Joanna McCormack, Director of Religious Education for St. Joachim in Lockeford.
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diocese-of-stockton-podcast-network/id1550374924 or here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s9a60nyXCF5AnLAq2v2sb?si=GzENZUK_QP2Nn-JhFumaeA |
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School of Ministry
Looking for opportunities to grow in faith? Consider registering in online courses through the School of Ministry – University of Dayton Partnership.
Course offerings for Cycle 6 (August 22 - September 25, 2021) Cycle 6 Registration: Opens July 7, 2021, and closes August 18, 2021 Cycle 6 Courses in English ITM (English): Understanding Culture in Ministry: Building Bridges TLM (English): Introduction to Canon Law (In Person Course - Register Here) Contact: Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry 209-466-0636 To view the full brochure, click here. |
¿Busca oportunidades para crecer en su fe? Considere inscribirse en cursos en línea a través de la asociación de la Escuela de Ministerio y Universidad de Dayton.
Cursos ofrecidos en el Ciclo 6 (del 22 de agosto al 25 de septiembre de 2021) Inscripción para el Ciclo 6: Abre el 7 de julio de 2021 y cierra el 30 de junio de 2021. Cursos Ciclo 6 en Español ITM (Español): Herramientas y Habilidades Interculturales para el Ministerio TLM (Español): Introducción al Derecho Canónico (Curso en Persona - Registrese Aquí) Contact: Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry 209-466-0636 Para ver el folleto completo, haga clic aquí. |
Faith Formation Opportunities
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Catechist Specialization:
For questions, please email the diocese at EFF@stocktondiocese.org. For course details, click here. For on-going formation through the Diocese of Stockton, click here. |
Especialización para Catequistas
Para más información del curso, haga clic aquí. Enviar tus preguntas a EFF@stocktondiocese.org Visita el enlace On-going Formation - Diocese of Stockton - Stockton, CA |
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Hispanic Ministry:
Encuentro Matrimonial - Agosto 27-29, 2021 (Marriage Encounter in Spanish) Vivan un encuentro matrimonial virtual desde la comodidad de su hogar. La experiencia es un refugio para el corazón que ayuda a escucharse y conectarse más profundamente con su pareja y con Dios. El Obispo Ramón Bejarano compartirá y acompañará en la reflexión. Inscríbanse lo más pronto posible comunicándose con Ramona Orta al (209) 679-5387; o via email francisco.ramona.orta@wwme.org. |
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