MEssage from our Ministers
Divine Mercy Sunday
Awe came upon everyone,
and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. - Acts of the Apostles 2:43
His mercy endures forever. – Psalm 118:1
. . . who in his great mercy gave us a birth to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. . . . – 1 Peter 1:3
Peace be with you. – John 20:19
Awe, mercy, hope, peace – these are God’s gifts to us. These are gifts that come from the gracious and merciful One whom we call God.
Can we open our hearts to this God who desires only what is best for us? Can we savor and be grateful for these gifts? Can we be filled with awe and wonder? Can we accept God’s loving mercy and peace?
Let us make some time today on this Second Sunday of Easter, the Sunday of Divine Mercy, to
be with God’s Word. Let us ponder the mystery of God’s mercy and peace today. Let us just be
in God’s presence, in the presence of the One who is mercy and peace.
and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. - Acts of the Apostles 2:43
His mercy endures forever. – Psalm 118:1
. . . who in his great mercy gave us a birth to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. . . . – 1 Peter 1:3
Peace be with you. – John 20:19
Awe, mercy, hope, peace – these are God’s gifts to us. These are gifts that come from the gracious and merciful One whom we call God.
Can we open our hearts to this God who desires only what is best for us? Can we savor and be grateful for these gifts? Can we be filled with awe and wonder? Can we accept God’s loving mercy and peace?
Let us make some time today on this Second Sunday of Easter, the Sunday of Divine Mercy, to
be with God’s Word. Let us ponder the mystery of God’s mercy and peace today. Let us just be
in God’s presence, in the presence of the One who is mercy and peace.
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
Changes regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
aS OF mARCH 20, 2020
THE CHURCH IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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.
- Masses and Spiritual Message recordings will be posted on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.
- Sunday Masses will be Livestreamed on our Facebook page. (DURING THIS TIME, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE CHURCH AS THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC MASS.) After the conclusion of Mass, recordings will be available our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
- The English Mass will be Livestreamed at 10:30 AM
- The Spanish Mass will be Livestreamed at 2:15 PM
- Confessions can be by individual appointment. Please call 209-472-2150 to schedule an appointment with a priest who will be available between 4:45 PM and 5:15 PM.
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.
Prayers
pRAYERS FOR THE sICK
Prayers for the Sick
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, and Stan Flott
To add or remove names, please contact the Media Coordinator at media@presentationchurch.net.
To add or remove names, please contact the Media Coordinator at media@presentationchurch.net.
mASS iNTENTIONS
wEEKLY mASS iNTENTIONS
Although there will not be a gathering of parishioners, we will still offer Masses each day.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
†Ricardo Gonzales
†Marialinda Umbay
†Mariela Guzman
Monday, April 20, 2020
Terry Marshall - Birthday
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
†Maya Tutupalli - Death Anniversary
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
†Rafael Jorge Pantig
Friday, April 24, 2020
†Armando Ramirez - 10 Year Death Anniversary
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Susan Klass & Alison Nelson - Birthday
Sunday, April 19, 2020
†Ricardo Gonzales
†Marialinda Umbay
†Mariela Guzman
Monday, April 20, 2020
Terry Marshall - Birthday
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
†Maya Tutupalli - Death Anniversary
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
†Rafael Jorge Pantig
Friday, April 24, 2020
†Armando Ramirez - 10 Year Death Anniversary
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Susan Klass & Alison Nelson - Birthday
iN rEMEMBRANCE OF
iN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US
Robert Lee Pemberton
Vivian Penaflor
Michael James Herrera
Marialinda Umbay
Delia Addi
Rowena Bautista
Kim Spaulding Rimington
Brien Ecker
Ronald Bernaldo
Vivian Penaflor
Michael James Herrera
Marialinda Umbay
Delia Addi
Rowena Bautista
Kim Spaulding Rimington
Brien Ecker
Ronald Bernaldo
gROW yOUR fAITH
rEADINGS FOR THE weEK
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
To view full readings, please click here.
Sunday, April 19, 2020 - Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter)
Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31
Monday, April 20, 2020
Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday, April 24, 2020
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday, April 25, 2020
1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20
Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14, 22-33/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35
Sunday, April 19, 2020 - Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter)
Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31
Monday, April 20, 2020
Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday, April 24, 2020
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday, April 25, 2020
1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20
Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14, 22-33/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35
Stewardship ReflEctions
From our Stewardship Council
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19
Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, like a new neighbor, a new work colleague or a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. We are made for relationships – with God and each other. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.
“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19
Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, like a new neighbor, a new work colleague or a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. We are made for relationships – with God and each other. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.
Children's PRayer
From our Minister of religious Education
Loving God,
We ask for your blessing upon us. Help us palace our trust in you as all of the people of faith who have come before us have done. Help us see your greatness and love in every moment of our day. May we always rejoice in your presence here in our home. Bless our time together today. Amen.
Be My Disciples at home Family Guide, Great is the Lord
We ask for your blessing upon us. Help us palace our trust in you as all of the people of faith who have come before us have done. Help us see your greatness and love in every moment of our day. May we always rejoice in your presence here in our home. Bless our time together today. Amen.
Be My Disciples at home Family Guide, Great is the Lord
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. Mark the Evangelist
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FEAST DAY: April 25
According to the Acts of the Apostles, Mark’s mother owned the house where the first Jerusalem Christians prayed and where Peter stayed after his miraculous release from prison (Acts 12:1-19). The New Testament also notes that Mark traveled with Paul and Barnabas on their mission to Antioch and that he was associated with both Paul and Peter in Rome. He may have written his Gospel, the shortest of the four, based on Peter’s preaching while in Rome. By tradition, he was the martyred bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with his relics later carried to Venice by Venetian merchants. In art, he is often symbolized by a lion. He is the patron saint of lions, lawyers, Venice, interpreters, and prisoners. Copyright ©2020, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: Saint Mark, Malnazar and Aghap’ir, J Paul Getty Museum |
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Happening Now
iN OUR pARISH
Events
Due to the state-wide stay-at-home orders from the California Governor, all 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.
IN OUR DIOCESE
Diocesan News
On Wednesday, March 25th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, the patronal feast of our Diocese! Bishop Cotta will be celebrating Mass at the Cathedral of the Annunciation at 8:00 AM, and the faithful are invited to join spiritually through the live stream on the Diocese Facebook page. The Rosary will be prayed beforehand at 7:40 AM.
Bishop Cotta has invited all the faithful to pray the Rosary that day, and to consecrate ourselves and our diocese to Mary's Immaculate Heart.
Bishop Cotta has invited all the faithful to pray the Rosary that day, and to consecrate ourselves and our diocese to Mary's Immaculate Heart.
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