MEssage from our MinistersTwenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
. . . since he has turned away from all the sins that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
- Ezekiel 18:28 He guides the humble to justice, and teaches the humble his way. - Psalm 25:9 . . . he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. - Philippians 2:8 “Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.” He said in reply, “I will not,” but afterwards changed his mind and went.- Matthew 21:28-29 The first son replied to his father, “I will not” when asked to go into the vineyard. Changing one’s mind, and more importantly, one’s heart, can be an act of humility. When we realize that we need to make a change, need to rethink and rework our path, we do so in humility and truth. Webster defines humility as “not proud or haughty, not arrogant or assertive; reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission.” As Jesus emptied and humbled himself, let us ask for the grace of humility, for the grace to let go of our plans, ideas, and ways. Let us turn away from our sins and move toward Christ and enter into the self-emptying that brings about true fullness. 
Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
. . ."28.Ha abierto los ojos y se ha apartado de todos los crímenes que había cometido; vivirá sin duda, no morirá." Ezequiel, 18 - Bíblia Católica Online "conduce en la justicia a los humildes, y a los pobres enseña su sendero." Salmos, 25 - Bíblia Católica Online . . . "8.y se humilló a sí mismo, obedeciendo hasta la muerte y muerte de cruz." Filipenses, 2 - Bíblia Católica Online "Un hombre tenía dos hijos. Llegándose al primero, le dijo: "Hijo, vete hoy a trabajar en la viña." 29.Y él respondió: "No quiero", pero después se arrepintió y fue." Mateo, 21 - Bíblia Católica Online El primer hijo respondió a su padre: "No lo haré;" cuando se le pidió que fuera a la viña. Cambiar de opinión; y lo que es más importante, cambiar de corazón, puede ser un acto de humildad. Cuando nos damos cuenta de que necesitamos hacer un cambio, debemos repensar y reelaborar nuestro camino, y debemos hacerlo con humildad y en verdad. El diccionario Webster define la humildad; como “persona no orgullosa, no altiva, no arrogante, ni asertiva; reflexiona, expresa u ofrece, con un espíritu de deferencia o sumisión". Así como Jesús se vació y se humilló, pidamos la gracia de la humildad, la gracia de dejar ir nuestros planes, ideas y caminos. Alejémonos de nuestros pecados y vayamos hacia Cristo y vaciémonos de nosotros mismos, ya que esto produce la verdadera plenitud. 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
ABC with FATHER MARK
Dear Parishioners, In February, just before the quarantine began, I gave the first and only part of a series of talks called “ABC: Art, Books, and Culture”. I explained the delightful short story by Annie Dillard entitled: “An Expedition to the Pole.” This week I would like to continue our series by summarizing my favorite book: “A Story of a Soul” which is the autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux. Please join me this Wednesday, September 30 at from 6:30-7:30 PM in front of our community center. It will be for me a joyful way to celebrate the vigil of the Feast of St. Therese, October 1, which is also my birthday! 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 in PDF form on the internet (search “Story of a Soul pdf”), and you may also read an article I wrote which is available at the following link: www.presentationchurch.net/parish-news.html (click on Fr. Mark’s Reflections) From beginning to end, the “Story of a Soul” is about God’s mercy. At the very beginning, she explains that she is writing because she was ordered to do so by the Mother Superior of her convent, but also because she must sing of God’s mercy: “Our Lord has deigned to make me understand that by simple obedience I shall please Him best. I begin therefore to sing what must be my eternal song: "the Mercies of the Lord." Then her entire book is about her “little way” of total confidence in God’s tender mercy. She truly believed that if it were not for God’s mercy, she would have become the greatest of sinners. She felt that she had no merits of her own, and so she offered herself as a “victim” for God’s Merciful Love. She said that God was like a loving father who would certainly forgive her if she threw herself into his arms and said, “Punish me with kisses”! Even on her deathbed, when she became aware of another sin, she was filled with joy because it meant that she could offer that sin also to God’s mercy! The readings for today’s Sunday Mass are about mercy. Our Psalm response is “Remember your mercies, O Lord.” (Psalm 25:6-7) Then in today’s Gospel reading, Jesus warns us that sinners sometimes enter heaven easily: “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.” (Matthew 21;31) Jesus is telling us that St. Theresa’s way works! Even if we are great sinners, we can trust completely in his mercy, as St. Therese did. Join us Wednesday evening for a journey of exploration into God’s merciful love! Sincerely, Fr. Mark 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, Liz Waddle, and Gilberto Rios Sevilla 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 27, 2020
Monday, September 28, 2020 7:00 AM: †Ramon Artola Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 AM: †Ronnie Pantig Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:00 AM: †Alicia Pantig Friday, October 2, 2020
Saturday, October 3, 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 Deusdedit Judilla |
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gROW yOUR fAITH
rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
To view full readings, please click here.
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
Monday, September 28, 2020
Jb 1:6-22/Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Jn 1:47-51
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Jb 19:21-27/Lk 10:1-12
Friday, October 2, 2020
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Lk 10:17-24
Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 5:1-7/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43
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
Monday, September 28, 2020
Jb 1:6-22/Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Jn 1:47-51
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Jb 19:21-27/Lk 10:1-12
Friday, October 2, 2020
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Lk 10:17-24
Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 5:1-7/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
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26th Sunday of Ordinary Time “Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves…” Philippians 2:3 Pride and ego are hard things to control. We see how others act or dress and think we are superior to them. We idolize our own self-image. But, if we truly believe everything is a gift from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gifts! We are grateful for how they enrich our lives. Pray every day for the people in your life: your family, your friends and those who make you angry. 26º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario “No hagas nada por egoísmo; más bien, consideren humildemente a los demás como más importantes que ustedes..." FILIPENSES 2: 3 El orgullo y el ego son cosas difíciles de controlar. Vemos cómo actúan o visten los demás y pensamos que somos superiores a ellos. Idolatramos nuestra propia imagen. Pero, si realmente creemos que todo es un regalo de Dios, ¡reconocemos a todas las personas que Dios ha puesto en nuestras vidas como regalos! Estamos agradecidos por cómo enriquecen nuestras vidas. Ora todos los días por las personas en tu vida: tu familia, tus amigos y aquellos que te hacen enojar. |
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Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Sharing the Gospel
Maybe you have heard that actions speak louder than words. It means that the things you do are more important than the things you say. Show kindness to others. Trust God. He wants what is best for you, so find out how to work for God. Then do what he asks.
Prayer
God, I want to show you that I love you.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself washing the dishes.
Mission for the Week
Show kindness to a friend. Help someone pick up a mess they made, just because you love Jesus.
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Maybe you have heard that actions speak louder than words. It means that the things you do are more important than the things you say. Show kindness to others. Trust God. He wants what is best for you, so find out how to work for God. Then do what he asks.
Prayer
God, I want to show you that I love you.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself washing the dishes.
Mission for the Week
Show kindness to a friend. Help someone pick up a mess they made, just because you love Jesus.
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Spiritual Communion
Even if one cannot sacramentally receive the Eucharist, everyone should be aware of the practice of making a spiritual communion. The following is a daily prayer for Spiritual Communion:
O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
O my Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
For more resources on Spiritual Communion, click here.
saINT OF THE wEEK
St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael
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Feast Day: September 29th
These archangels, messengers sent by God, are the only ones named in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel, Michael is called “the great prince”; in the Letter of Jude, he argues with the devil over Moses’ body; and in the Book of Revelation, he leads the battle against Satan. He is patron of the sick, radiologists and mariners. Gabriel explains Daniel’s visions to him in the Book of Daniel, and in the Gospel of Luke announces to Zechariah and Mary the births of their respective sons. He is the patron of messengers and telecommunications and postal workers. Raphael guides Tobiah in the Book of Tobit; he is patron of the blind, physicians and travelers. The church created their joint feast after the Second Vatican Council. Copyright © 2020, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. |
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San Miguel, San Gabriel y San Rafael
Día de fiesta—29 de Septiembre
Estos arcángeles, mensajeros enviados por Dios, son los únicos que son nombrados en la Biblia. En el Libro de Daniel, Miguel es llamado “el gran príncipe”; en la Carta de Judas, él pelea con el diablo disputándose el cuerpo de Moisés y en el Apocalipsis, lidera la batalla contra Satanás. Él es el patrón de los enfermos, los radiólogos y los marineros. En el Libro de Daniel, Gabriel interpreta las visiones de Daniel y en el Evangelio de Lucas les anuncia a Zacarías y a María el nacimiento de sus respetivos hijos. Él es el patrón de los mensajeros, las telecomunicaciones y los trabajadores postales. En el Libro de Tobías, Rafael le sirve de guía a Tobías. Él es el patrón de los ciegos, los médicos y los viajeros. Después del Concilio Vaticano II, la Iglesia estableció esta fiesta conjunta.
Copyright © 2020, United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados.
Día de fiesta—29 de Septiembre
Estos arcángeles, mensajeros enviados por Dios, son los únicos que son nombrados en la Biblia. En el Libro de Daniel, Miguel es llamado “el gran príncipe”; en la Carta de Judas, él pelea con el diablo disputándose el cuerpo de Moisés y en el Apocalipsis, lidera la batalla contra Satanás. Él es el patrón de los enfermos, los radiólogos y los marineros. En el Libro de Daniel, Gabriel interpreta las visiones de Daniel y en el Evangelio de Lucas les anuncia a Zacarías y a María el nacimiento de sus respetivos hijos. Él es el patrón de los mensajeros, las telecomunicaciones y los trabajadores postales. En el Libro de Tobías, Rafael le sirve de guía a Tobías. Él es el patrón de los ciegos, los médicos y los viajeros. Después del Concilio Vaticano II, la Iglesia estableció esta fiesta conjunta.
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Happening Now
iN OUR pARISH
EVENTS
Due to the state-wide stay-at-home orders from the California Governor, all indoor events have been suspended.
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Pick the park you want to work at. If you have no preference do not give a park name in your email. We will place you where you are needed, works better for us that way. Bring: Gloves, a shovel, a pickaxe if you have one, post hole digger the same if you have one, some water, MASKS! You need not wear them when you are digging.
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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. Descargue nuestra nueva aplicación parroquial HOY!. Esperamos que las características y capacidades de nuestra nueva aplicación fomenten un sentido más fuerte de comunidad y fe en la vida diaria de todos los feligreses. |
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We have a BRAND NEW BULLETIN!
We are excited to start using our new publisher, LPi. Our weekly bulletins will be available:
Printed bulletins are currently not available per the guidance of the public health officials and our diocese. |
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It's not too late to place an advertisement in our bulletins! The ad section will be included in the online and emailed version which means your ad will reach even more people!
To learn more, you can either call Gina at (916) 200-8979, or email her at GShaughnessy@4LPi.com.
Thank you for your consideration and support!
To learn more, you can either call Gina at (916) 200-8979, or email her at GShaughnessy@4LPi.com.
Thank you for your consideration and support!
In Our Parish School
“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 read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for October 2020, click here (English). To read Bishop Cotta's Monthly Reflection for October 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.
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