MEssage from our MinistersTwenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near. - Isaiah 55:6
The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. - Psalm 145:18 . . . Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. – Philippians 1:20 The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. - Matthew 20:1 “That land, like a choice vineyard, has been planted by the heavenly cultivator. Yet the true vine is Christ who gives life and fruitfulness to the branches, that is, to us, who through the Church remain in Christ, without whom we can do nothing” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 755). Our relationship with Christ is what gives meaning to our lives. That relationship needs to be nourished through prayer. The actions that flow from our prayer, our relationship with Christ, are our work in the world in God’s name. When we slow down and spend time with God, we realize how very near God is to us. In our day-to-day lives Christ is made manifest. How will we choose to spend time with God today so that Christ’s life in us will bear fruit for the kingdom of God? 
Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"6. Buscad a Yahveh mientras se deja encontrar, llamadle mientras está cercano." Isaías, 55 - Bíblia Católica Online "cerca está Yahveh de los que le invocan, de todos los que le invocan con verdad" Salmos, 145 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "Cristo será glorificado en mi cuerpo, por mi vida o por mi muerte," Filipenses, 1 - Bíblia Católica Online "el Reino de los Cielos es semejante a un propietario que salió a primera hora de la mañana a contratar obreros para su viña." Mateo, 20 - Bíblia Católica Online “Esa tierra, como un viñedo selecto, ha sido plantado por el cultivador celestial. Sin embargo, la vid verdadera es Cristo que da vida y fecundidad a los sarmientos, es decir, a nosotros, que por la Iglesia permanecemos en Cristo, sin los cuales nada podemos hacer”(Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, 755). Nuestra relación con Cristo es lo que da sentido a nuestras vidas. Esa relación debe nutrirse mediante la oración. Las acciones que fluyen de nuestra oración, nuestra relación con Cristo, son nuestro trabajo en el mundo en el nombre de Dios. Cuando disminuimos la velocidad y pasamos tiempo con Dios, nos damos cuenta de lo cerca que está Dios de nosotros. En nuestra vida cotidiana, Cristo se manifiesta. ¿Cómo elegiremos pasar tiempo con Dios hoy para que la vida de Cristo en nosotros dé fruto para el reino de Dios. 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
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. Estos incluyen la limpieza, desinfección y el uso de máscarillas, termómetros y distanciamiento social adecuado. Recopilamos información de contacto de todos los que asisten a todas las Misas, en caso de que tengamos que llamar a todos los que asistieron a una Misa en particular. Esto ha sucedido dos veces en las últimas semanas. Tuvimos que notificar a todos los que asistieron a dos de nuestras Misas aquí en Presentación, porque más tarde supimos que esas dos Misas habían sido atendidas por alguien que luego dio positivo por coronavirus. En ambos casos, la persona que asistía a la Misa no tenía ningún síntoma mientras asistía a la Misa, practicaba el distanciamiento social mientras asistía a la Misa y se había conformado con todos los protocolos establecidos de la parroquia. Nos aseguraron que no entraron en contacto cercano con otros en la Misa. Sin embargo, un miembro del personal de la parroquia notificó a cada uno de los que habían asistido a esas Misas, solo para informarles que deberían estar atentos a los síntomas. También los llamamos nuevamente dos semanas después en un esfuerzo por asegurarnos de que nuestros protocolos de seguridad en la Misa fueran efectivos y que nadie se infectara al asistir a cualquiera de las Misas. Una de estas Misas fue una Misa de confirmación celebrada el 29 de junio para las familias de nuestras escuelas parroquiales, y la otra fue a la Misa de 5:00 p.m. el 5 de julio. Estamos proporcionando esta información para que todos puedan tomar decisiones informadas sobre si desean asistir a nuestras Misas durante la pandemia. 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. La Misa será AFUERA con el altar frente al Centro Comunitario.
MISA DOMINICAL/DISTRIBUCION DE LA COMUNION
MISA DIARIA (Lunes-Sábado)
MISA EN ESPAÑOL LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA
ADORACÍON EUCHARÍSTICA
CONFESIÓN
aS OF JuLY 19, 2020All Celebrations will be outside, in front of the Community Center until further notice.
SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY MASS/DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
DAILY MASS (Monday-Saturday)
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. 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. These include cleaning, disinfecting, and the use of masks, thermometers, and proper social distancing. We gather contact information of everyone who attends all Masses, just in case we have to call everyone who attended a particular Mass. This has happened two times in recent weeks. We had to notify everyone who attended two of our Masses here at Presentation, because we later learned that those two Masses had been attended by someone who later tested positive for coronavirus. In both cases, the person attending the Mass did not have any symptoms while attending the Mass, practiced social distancing while attending the Mass, and had conformed to the all established protocols of the parish. They assured us that they did not come in close contact with others at the Mass. Nevertheless, a parish staff member notified each of those who had attended those Masses, just to inform them that they should be alert for symptoms. We also called them again two weeks later in an effort to make sure that our safety protocols at Mass were effective and that no one became infected by attending either of the Masses. One of these Masses was a Confirmation Mass celebrated on June 29 for our parish school families, and the other was our 5:00 p.m. Mass on July 5. We are providing this information so that everyone can make informed decisions about whether they wish to attend our Masses during the pandemic. 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. Al 19 de JuLio de 2020FR. MARK'S REFLECTIONS AND ARTICLES / REFLEXIONES Y ARTÍCULOS DEL P. MARK
FR. MARK’S ANNIVERSARY AND BIRTHDAY
Dear friends, I would like to invite all of my parishioners to share my joy during the next several days as the church celebrates the Feast Days of several of my favorite saints, and as I celebrate several milestones in my own life. This Thursday, September 24, is my 32nd anniversary as a priest, and the following Thursday, October 1st, is my 59th birthday, as well as the one-year anniversary of my being assigned as pastor here at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. It is a joy for me to have been sent to work this part of “the vineyard of the Lord” where I first experienced my call to priesthood. To celebrate, I would like to gather my parishioners and introduce you to a few of my dear everyone and also to introduce you to a few of my dear friends whom I came to know during those early years of my life. I am speaking of my favorite saints, who became my friends when I began to read books about them. One of the first spiritual books that I read was the autobiography of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, which is called “The Story of a Soul.” Therese quickly became for me a dear heavenly friend. Her Feast Day is my birthday, October 1st, and so I invite everyone to come for a time of prayer and reflection about her autobiography. This little book, the only book she ever wrote, became an international best seller after her death, because the people who read it experienced miracles which fell like rose petals from heaven. Come join us as we gather outdoors on the vigil, Wednesday, September 30th, from 6:30-7:30 PM in front of our community center. To attend the event, please make a reservation on our website or by calling our parish office, because we are limited to 100 attendees. The event will be livestreamed for those who want to watch from home. To prepare for the event, you can read the book yourself, which is available on the internet at the website given below, and you may also read an article I wrote which is available on the homepage of our website (under Fr. Mark’s Reflections”.) Another of book that I read as a young parishioner here at Presentation Parish was a biography of “Padre Pio”, the famous stigmatist and miracle worker who died in 1968. He was canonized in the year 2002 and his feast day was fixed on the day of his death, September 23, which is the vigil of my ordination anniversary. I wrote an article about this other heavenly friend of mine which you can find on the homepage of our website (under Fr. Mark’s Reflections”.) May Our Lord and Our Lady continue to gather and unite us with one another and with our spiritual friends, the saints! Sincerely, Fr. Mark
To read Fr. Mark's articles, please click on the links below. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Padre Pio of Pietrelcina 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, Sylvia Rayray, Maria Luisa Ramirez Castro, Vidal Castro Barbosa, Silvestre Ramirez, Manuel Almendarez, Sr., Josie Yeaman, Gayle Elesante, John Rayray, Erlene Raspo, Mary Oliva, Rachel Rossiter, Connie Spielman, Tim Yun, Dolores Dominguez, Rita Hersom, Russell Smith, Vanessa Jara, Karen Essner, Lydia Quintana, Jodi Harden, David Smith, and Liz Waddle 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 iNTENTIONSAlthough there will not be a gathering of parishioners, we will still offer Masses each day. Sunday, September 20, 2020
Monday, September 21, 2020 7:00 AM: †Jasmine Lopez Chan Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:00 AM: †Rafael Aleman - birthday Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 AM: †Ronald Bernaldo Friday, September 25, 2020
Saturday, September 26, 2020
iN rEMEMBRANCE OF
iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE USRobert Lee Pemberton Vivian Penaflor Michael James Herrera Marialinda Umbay Delia Addi Rowena Bautista Kim Spaulding Rimington Brien Ecker Lolita Caluya Ronald Bernaldo Mario Olandesca Guillem Alberto Mendoza Jose Quiterio Mendoza Carmen Mendoza-Ranches Tony Guzman Pascual Caluya Jim Harnois Mike DeToro Theresa Ann Canez Froilan Vargas Francisco Sudario Benito Sanchez Maria Muna Rosemary Sweet Jaime Umpad Albinto José Mario Lopez Bernardina Oliva Fidel Huerta Rob Gulden Lillian Helen Munson Kevin Dobson Germaine Hersom Eddie Garcia Gerald Coburn Rudy Quintana Mark Anthony Tabisula |
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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, September 20, 2020 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 55:6-9/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a
Monday, September 21, 2020
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Prv 30:5-9/Lk 9:1-6
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9
Friday, September 25, 2020
Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Eccl 11:9—12:8/Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ez 18:25-28/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32
Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 55:6-9/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a
Monday, September 21, 2020
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Prv 30:5-9/Lk 9:1-6
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9
Friday, September 25, 2020
Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Eccl 11:9—12:8/Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ez 18:25-28/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
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25th Sunday of Ordinary Time “So the last will be first and the first last”. - Matthew 20:16 You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our sincere gratitude and cheerful generosity will help us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives. 25º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario "Entonces los últimos serán los primeros y los primeros los últimos". - MATEO 20:16 Has escuchado el dicho "no es dónde comienzas, sino cómo terminas". Esto ciertamente se aplica a este pasaje de la biblia. Tenemos la responsabilidad no sólo de nuestras propias vidas, sino también de las vidas de los demás. Estamos llamados a compartir generosamente nuestros dones con otros, no a atesorarlos para nuestro propio uso. Nuestra sincera gratitud y alegre generosidad nos ayudarán a vivir vidas "centradas en Dios" y no vidas "egocéntricas." |
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Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Your Father says, "Will you work eight hours in my garden for one hundred dollars?" You answer, "Yes." You work hard for seven hours. Then your Father says to two other people, "Will you work one hour in my garden for one hundred dollars?" You shout angrily, "Father, you are not fair." He says, "You agreed to work eight hours for one hundred dollars. That is fair."
Whether you work for God your whole life, or whether you just got started, God will reward you in heaven. God doesn't want you to compare yourself with other people. God just wants you to love him with your whole heart.
Prayer
When I am first or when I am last, thanks for giving me what I need, Father.
Something to Draw
Draw God giving you a blessing for helping others in this world.
Mission for the Week
I will do chores and give the money that I earn to the poor.
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Your Father says, "Will you work eight hours in my garden for one hundred dollars?" You answer, "Yes." You work hard for seven hours. Then your Father says to two other people, "Will you work one hour in my garden for one hundred dollars?" You shout angrily, "Father, you are not fair." He says, "You agreed to work eight hours for one hundred dollars. That is fair."
Whether you work for God your whole life, or whether you just got started, God will reward you in heaven. God doesn't want you to compare yourself with other people. God just wants you to love him with your whole heart.
Prayer
When I am first or when I am last, thanks for giving me what I need, Father.
Something to Draw
Draw God giving you a blessing for helping others in this world.
Mission for the Week
I will do chores and give the money that I earn to the poor.
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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.
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saINT OF THE wEEK
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
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1887-1968
Feast Day: September 23rd Francesco Forgione was born in the Italian farming village of Pietrelcina on May 25, 1887. He was one of seven children. By age five, Francesco had already dedicated his life to God. He helped take care of his family’s flock of sheep until age ten. Then, as a requirement for joining the Capuchin order, he received private tutoring, to make up for the time he had spent shepherding, rather than in school. At age fifteen, he joined the Order of Friars Minor, taking the name “Pio.” As a Capuchin Franciscan friar, he experienced both physical illness and spiritual battles, but persevering, he was ordained a priest in 1910. Due to poor health, he stayed mostly with his family until 1916, when he was required to return to the friary. During World War I, he was drafted to serve in the Italian army in the medical corps in 1914/5, and again in 1917. Both times, illness prevented him from continuing in the service; the second time, he was given a permanent discharge. When he left the service, he returned to the friary of San Giovanni Rotondo, where he remained for the duration of his life. Friar Pio became known to many as Padre Pio. He bore the stigmata, or wounds of Christ, invisibly from the time of his ordination in 1910 and visibly from 1918. The Vatican investigated the authenticity of his stigmata, and his ministry of prayer and healing, beginning in 1921. As his renown grew, so did persecution. In 1922, various restrictions were placed on his ministry, including being forbidden from giving blessings to the faithful. In 1931, he was forbidden from publicly celebrating Mass, hearing confessions, and receiving visitors. This ban was lifted by the Pope Pius XI in 1933, and Padre Pio was allowed to gradually resume public ministry. Padre Pio is known for being a gifted confessor, his efficacious intercessory prayer, and other mystical gifts associated with his religious life. Under the direction of Padre Pio, in 1947, construction began to build a hospital to treat patients at San Giovanni Rotondo, using science along with faith and prayer. Shortly before his death in 1968, the stigmata disappeared. He was canonized in 2002 by St. John Paul II. Pope Francis has called Padre Pio an “apostle of the confessional.” “For Padre Pio, faith was life: he willed everything and did everything in the light of faith. He was assiduously devoted to prayer. He passed the day and a large part of the night in conversation with God. He would say: ‘In books we seek God, in prayer we find him. Prayer is the key which opens God’s heart.’” —Vatican News Service Copyright © 2019, CNS–USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Vatican News quote, copyright © LEV, Vatican City State. All rights reserved. |
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San Pío de Pietrelcina
1887-1968
Día de fiesta—23 de Septiembre
Francesco Forgione nació el 25 de mayo de 1887, en Pietrelcina, un pueblo italiano dedicado a la agricultura. Él fue uno de siete hijos. A los cinco años, Francesco ya había dedicado su vida a Dios. Hasta los diez años, ayudó a su familia cuidando al rebaño de ovejas. Luego, como requisito para ingresar a la orden de los capuchinos, él tuvo que recibir una tutoría privada para compensar el tiempo en el que estuvo pastoreando en vez de asistir a la escuela. A los quince años, ingresó a la Orden de Frailes Menores tomando el nombre de “Pío”. Como fraile franciscano capuchino, experimentó enfermedades físicas y batallas espirituales pero, perseverando, fue ordenado sacerdote en 1910. Debido a su delicada salud, él pasó la mayor parte de su tiempo con su familia hasta 1916, cuando se le pidió que retornara al convento.
Durante la I Guerra Mundial, Francesco fue reclutado para servir en el cuerpo médico del ejército italiano en 1914/5 y, nuevamente, en 1917. Ambas veces, una enfermedad no le permitió continuar en el servicio; la segunda vez, él recibió un licenciamiento permanente. Cuando dejó el servicio, regresó al Convento de San Giovanni Rotondo, en donde permaneció por el resto de su vida.
Al fraile Pío muchos lo llamaban Padre Pío. Él llevaba los estigmas, o heridas de Cristo, invisibles desde el momento de su ordenación en 1910 y, luego, visiblemente desde 1918. Empezando en 1921, el Vaticano investigó la El Santo de la Semana autenticidad de su estigma y su ministerio de oración y sanación. A medida que su renombre crecía, también crecía la persecución. En 1922, le impusieron varias restricciones a su ministerio, incluyendo la prohibición de dar bendiciones a los fieles. En 1931, se le prohibió celebrar públicamente la Misa, escuchar confesiones y recibir visitas. Esa prohibición fue levantada por el Papa Pío XI en 1933, y al Padre Pío se le permitió reanudar gradualmente el ministerio público.
El Padre Pío fue conocido por ser un confesor talentoso, por su eficaz oración de intercesión y por otros dones místicos asociados con su vida religiosa. En 1947, bajo la dirección del Padre Pío, se empezó la construcción de un hospital para tratar a pacientes en San Giovanni Rotondo utilizando la ciencia junto con la fe y la oración. En 1968, poco antes de su fallecimiento, los estigmas desaparecieron. En el 2002, el Padre Pío fue canonizado por san Juan Pablo II. El papa Francisco ha llamado al Padre Pío “apóstol del confesionario.”
“Para el Padre Pío la fe era la vida: quería y hacía todo a la luz de la fe. Estuvo dedicado asiduamente a la oración. Pasaba el día y gran parte de la noche en coloquio con Dios. Decía: ‘En los libros buscamos a Dios, en la oración lo encontramos. La oración es la llave que abre el corazón de Dios’” —Servicio de Noticias del Vaticano
Copyright © 2019, CNS–USCCB, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. La cita del Vaticano y la cita del papa Francisco, copyright © Librería Editrice Vaticano, Cuidad del Vaticano. Todos los derechos reservados.
1887-1968
Día de fiesta—23 de Septiembre
Francesco Forgione nació el 25 de mayo de 1887, en Pietrelcina, un pueblo italiano dedicado a la agricultura. Él fue uno de siete hijos. A los cinco años, Francesco ya había dedicado su vida a Dios. Hasta los diez años, ayudó a su familia cuidando al rebaño de ovejas. Luego, como requisito para ingresar a la orden de los capuchinos, él tuvo que recibir una tutoría privada para compensar el tiempo en el que estuvo pastoreando en vez de asistir a la escuela. A los quince años, ingresó a la Orden de Frailes Menores tomando el nombre de “Pío”. Como fraile franciscano capuchino, experimentó enfermedades físicas y batallas espirituales pero, perseverando, fue ordenado sacerdote en 1910. Debido a su delicada salud, él pasó la mayor parte de su tiempo con su familia hasta 1916, cuando se le pidió que retornara al convento.
Durante la I Guerra Mundial, Francesco fue reclutado para servir en el cuerpo médico del ejército italiano en 1914/5 y, nuevamente, en 1917. Ambas veces, una enfermedad no le permitió continuar en el servicio; la segunda vez, él recibió un licenciamiento permanente. Cuando dejó el servicio, regresó al Convento de San Giovanni Rotondo, en donde permaneció por el resto de su vida.
Al fraile Pío muchos lo llamaban Padre Pío. Él llevaba los estigmas, o heridas de Cristo, invisibles desde el momento de su ordenación en 1910 y, luego, visiblemente desde 1918. Empezando en 1921, el Vaticano investigó la El Santo de la Semana autenticidad de su estigma y su ministerio de oración y sanación. A medida que su renombre crecía, también crecía la persecución. En 1922, le impusieron varias restricciones a su ministerio, incluyendo la prohibición de dar bendiciones a los fieles. En 1931, se le prohibió celebrar públicamente la Misa, escuchar confesiones y recibir visitas. Esa prohibición fue levantada por el Papa Pío XI en 1933, y al Padre Pío se le permitió reanudar gradualmente el ministerio público.
El Padre Pío fue conocido por ser un confesor talentoso, por su eficaz oración de intercesión y por otros dones místicos asociados con su vida religiosa. En 1947, bajo la dirección del Padre Pío, se empezó la construcción de un hospital para tratar a pacientes en San Giovanni Rotondo utilizando la ciencia junto con la fe y la oración. En 1968, poco antes de su fallecimiento, los estigmas desaparecieron. En el 2002, el Padre Pío fue canonizado por san Juan Pablo II. El papa Francisco ha llamado al Padre Pío “apóstol del confesionario.”
“Para el Padre Pío la fe era la vida: quería y hacía todo a la luz de la fe. Estuvo dedicado asiduamente a la oración. Pasaba el día y gran parte de la noche en coloquio con Dios. Decía: ‘En los libros buscamos a Dios, en la oración lo encontramos. La oración es la llave que abre el corazón de Dios’” —Servicio de Noticias del Vaticano
Copyright © 2019, CNS–USCCB, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. La cita del Vaticano y la cita del papa Francisco, copyright © Librería Editrice Vaticano, Cuidad del Vaticano. Todos los derechos reservados.
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Events
Due to the state-wide stay-at-home orders from the California Governor, all indoor events have been suspended.
In Our Parish School
“Alone we can do so little, together we can so much.” - Helen Keller. Our new normal (for now): teaching lessons via ZOOM. Our teachers are working around the clock and going above & beyond to be there for their students.
Prayer to Begin a School Year/Semester
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
Diocesan News
Bishop Cotta's Corner
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To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for September 2020, click here (English).
To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for September 2020, click here (Spanish). To view the Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary, click here (English) To view the Rosary Army's guide on how to pray the rosary, click here (Spanish) To read Bishop Cotta's COVID-19 Update, click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's COVID-19 Update, click here (Spanish). |
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To view the California Bishops Initiative to Address Personal, Collective Sin of Racism, please click here.
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“Our Lady showed us a great sea of fire which seemed to be under the earth. Plunged in this fire were demons and souls in human form.... ”
(Lúcia dos Santos, Visionary of Fátima)
The terrifying and horrific vision of hell, which the Shepherd Children witnessed, “lasted but an instant.” Lúcia tells us: “We looked up at Our Lady, who said to us, so kindly and so sadly: ‘You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. When you pray the Rosary, say after each mystery: O my Jesus, forgive us, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need.’”
Our Lady instructed the Little Shepherds: “Sacrifice yourselves for sinners, and say many times, especially whenever you make some sacrifice: ‘O Jesus, it is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’”
To view the bishop's full letter, please click here.
(Lúcia dos Santos, Visionary of Fátima)
The terrifying and horrific vision of hell, which the Shepherd Children witnessed, “lasted but an instant.” Lúcia tells us: “We looked up at Our Lady, who said to us, so kindly and so sadly: ‘You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. When you pray the Rosary, say after each mystery: O my Jesus, forgive us, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need.’”
Our Lady instructed the Little Shepherds: “Sacrifice yourselves for sinners, and say many times, especially whenever you make some sacrifice: ‘O Jesus, it is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’”
To view the bishop's full letter, please click here.
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Grow Your Faith
The School of Ministry Office has decided to provide courses online for the 2020-21 course year. Sessions for the Ministry Formation Courses (ITM and TLM) will be given through a partnership with Dayton University. Scripture will be given via zoom through the School of Ministry. There are no Specializations currently programmed.
To view the courses being offered for 2020-2021, please click here.
To view the courses being offered for 2020-2021, please click here.
Pre-Registration for the upcoming Scripture Institute (Bible Study) course is open. This course will cover the New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship. Orientation will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Sessions will be online via Zoom from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday nights. To pre-register and/or for more information click on the link below or contact our office at 209-546-7630 or via email at som@stocktondiocese.org.
To visit the Diocese of Stockton School of Ministry - Scripture Institute Course webpage, click here. |
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