Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~A Stewardship Parish~ 1515 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207 Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ and good stewards, we are all called to use our gifts for the Kingdom of God. Como discípulos de Jesucristo y buenos corresponsales, todos somos llamados a usar nuestros dones para la obra del Reino de Dios. CLERGY Rev. Msgr. Robert Silva... Pastor Rev. Fr. José Maghinay... Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Joseph Son Nguyen... Parochial Vicar Rev. Dr. Bill Brennan... Deacon Rev. Mr. Scott A. Johnson... Deacon Rev. Mr. Mike Navarec, Sr.... Deacon Rev. Dr. Benjamin Joe... Deacon SCHEDULE OF MASSES Weekdays... 7:00am Saturday... 5:00pm (Vigil) Sunday....7:00am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm (Spanish), 5:00pm Toddler Time-Sunday 8:45am and 10:30am Masses. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday... 8:30am - 9:30am - or by appointment BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL Weekdays 6:00am-7:00pm Weekends During Mass MINISTRY CENTER (OFFICE) 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207 Office Hours... Mon - Fri., 8:30am - 4:30pm Receptionist... Juanita Diaz-Medina Phone... 209-472-2150 Fax... 209-472-0541 E-Mail... frontdesk@presentationchurch.net PRESENTATION PARISH SCHOOL 1635 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., Stockton, CA 95207 Principal... Maria Amen Vice Principal... Nicole Wright Administrative Assistant... Clariza Bermudez Phone... 209-472-2140 Fax... 209-320-1515 E-Mail... office@presentationschool.org TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 21, 2018 For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve. MARK 10:45 Upcoming Celebrations The month of November is dedicated to all the faithful departed. We are linked in faith and prayer with those who have entered into eternal life. Thursday, November 1 - All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation. Mass schedule: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (School), 5:30 p.m. (English), and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish). Friday, November 2 - All Souls Day Mass at 7:00 a.m. and a Bilingual Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 22 - National Holiday and Feast of Thanksgiving We will have one Mass at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation. Mass at 8:00 a.m. (Bilingual). Thursday, December 20 - Advent Penance Service 7:00 p.m. Like us on Facebook at Presentation Church and VISIT our website at presentationchurch.net!
Monday, October 22 EPH 2:1-10, LK 12:13-21 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joe Higinio P. Esteves 10 year death anniversary Tuesday, October 23 EPH 2: 12-22, LK 12:35-38 7:00am Mass: Msgr. Silva Helen Tiambeng Wednesday, October 24 EPH 3:2-12, LK 12:49-53 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joseph & Deacon Bill Romeo Tronco Thursday, October 25 EPH 3:14-21, LK 12:49-53 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joseph Leomar Gotico Corpuz Friday, October 26 EPH 4:1-6, LK 12:54-59 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joe Lucia Alerta Saturday, October 27 8:30am Reconciliation: Fr. Joe & Fr. Joseph JER 31:79, HEB 5:1-6, MK 10:46-52 5:00pm Mass: Fr. Joseph Carlos Celdran Sunday, October 28 JER 31:79, HEB 5:1-6, MK 10:46-52 7:00am Mass: Msgr. Silva For Parish Families 8:45am Mass: Fr. Joe (signing for the deaf) Terry Marshall 10:30am Mass: Fr. Joseph José, Sr. & Gloría Echániz 12:15pm Mass: Msgr. Silva Milagros Vicente 2:15pm Mass: Fr. Luis Pilar Mendez 5:00pm Mass: Fr. Joe Julian & Bienvenida Aman Monday, October 22 5:30pm Vocation Rosary - St. Joachim 6:00pm Share the Word - St. Joachim Tuesday, October 23 10:00am Fuerza y Poder - Sts. Ann/Joachim 6:30pm Rondalla - St. Joachim 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - St. Francis Wednesday, October 24 7:30am 10:30am OPEN: Holy Grounds Café St. Joseph 9:30am Legion of Mary - St. Joachim 6:00pm Novena - Guadalupe Hall 7:00pm Knights of Columbus - St. Joachim Thursday, October 25 9:30am Adult Formation - St. Francis 5:45pm Eucharistic Adoration - Church 6:00pm Divine Mercy - St. Joachim 6:30pm Daughters of Isabella - St. Francis Friday, October 26 6:00pm Nueva Alianza - St. Ann Saturday, October 27 8:30am Cursillo - St. Francis 12:00pm Cursillo - St. Francis 4:00pm Prayer Shawl - St. Francis Sunday, October 28 8:00am - 12:30pm OPEN: Holy Grounds Café St. Joseph 8:45am RCIA St. Ann & St. Joachim 8:45am & 10:30am Toddler Time Youth Center 12:15pm Children s Liturgy of the Word Church 2:15pm La Liturgia De La Palabra de Los Niños Iglesia 3:00pm - 4:30pm OPEN: Holy Grounds Café St. Joseph In Remembrance Sayde Brais PARISH MINISTRY OFFICE Office Manager... Norma Rodriguez: 2officemgr@presentationchurch.net Receptionist... Juanita Diaz-Medina: frontdesk@presentationchurch.net Administrative Asst... Julia Aguirre: admin-assist@presentationchurch.net Adult Formation/Returning Catholics... Maria Chadburn: adultform@presentationchurch.net Bulletin Editor... Jenny Marquez: bvmbulletin@presentationchurch.net Minister of Rel. Ed.... Nancy Gomez: religioused@presentationchurch.net Facilities Minister... Mark Gaff: facilitydirector@presentationchurch.net Youth and Young Adult Minister... Samantha Soto:... youthministry@presentationchurch.net Liturgy Minister... Katherine Andrews, PhD: liturgy@presentationchurch.net Choir Director... Eric Niessner: eniessner@presentationchurch.net Pastoral and Social Services... Susan Dobson: FIRST BASKET WEEKEND COLLECTION October 14, 2018 $17,069.14 2018 GIVING ENVELOPES October 28 Weekly Envelope Parish School Scholarship November 1 All Saints November 2 All Souls November 4 Weekly Envelope Building & Maintenance Thank you for your generous donations.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN OUR PARISH Pray that these parishioners may find comfort and healing in Christ: Javier Arreola, Eva Couto, Elise James, Cheryl Pressley-Smith, Ernie Phillips, Bill Dickson, Audrinna Gardea, Ed Ziller, and Mildred Tucker. Please call the Ministry Center office at 472-2150 to add or remove names from this list. For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God s love and mercy? If you are struggling with this, try changing your attitude from I want more to thank you, God, for everything you have given me; I have enough to share. This change in perspective will bring you joy through service to others. Porque el Hijo del Hombre no vino para ser servido, sino para servir y para dar su vida en rescate por muchos. Marcos 10:45 Si sostuvieras un espejo en tu vida, reflejaría el amor y la misericordia de Dios? Si estas luchando con esto, intenta cambiar tu actitud de Quiero más a Gracias Dios por todo lo que me has dado, tengo suficiente para compartir. Este cambio de perspectiva te traerá alegría a través del servicio a los demás. Gospel: Mark 10:35-45, (You do not know what you are asking) Adults: How do I feel when I do something good and I am not acknowledged? Why? Children: Am I willing to help others even if nobody thanks me for it? Why? Evangelio: Marcos 10, 35-45 (No saben lo que piden) Adultos: Cómo me siento cuando realizo una obra de caridad y no se me agradece? Por qué? Niños: Estoy dispuesto a ayudar al prójimo sin reconociemiento alguno? Por qué? That we may change our attitude of wanting more to being grateful and sharing more generously. Que podamos cambiar nuestra actitud de querer más por la de estar agradecidos y compartir más generosamente. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CHANGE A reminder to turn your clocks back by one hour on Sunday, November 4.
Ministries, Events & Announcements OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH October is Respect Life month, a time set aside to especially focus on God s gift of mercy and how, as the people of God, we can imitate our Lord in showing mercy to others and calling society to do the same. While there are many areas of human activity that need the light of God s mercy shown upon them, the Diocese of Stockton has chosen four areas of focus. Themes remaining this month: Oct 20/21 Death Penalty Oct 27/28 Euthanasia The Diocese of Stockton, Life & Dignity Ministry has launched a new Facebook Page: @Life&Dignity, Diocese of Stockton. Please follow it for the most up-todate information about upcoming events. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL PASTA DINNER Saturday, October 27 No Host Cocktails at 6 pm Dinner served at 7 pm Call for tickets: Bill Nahorn 209-607-1450 or Ken Ogella 209-477-8006 Ticket Sales after all Masses the weekend of October 20 COFFEE AND DONUTS NEW: Starting October 28 and the last Sunday of each month after 10:30 am mass, there will be a Parish Social Gathering for coffee and donuts outside Holy Grounds and in St. Francis room. PRESENTATION SCHOOL PTO PRESENTS: HOLIDAY SIP AND SHOP NOVEMBER 3, 2018 11 am 3 pm Presentation Community Center, Tickets: $35 Includes: appetizers and 2 drink tickets Food provided by: Angelinas Call 472-2140 for more information or email pto@presentationschool.org. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION The Eucharist is Jesus who gives himself entirely to us. To nourish ourselves with him and abide in him through Holy Communion, if we do it with faith, transforms our life into a gift to God and to our brothers [and sisters]. -Pope Francis There will be a training for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion on Tuesday, November 6, and Wednesday, November 7, at 5:30 pm in the church. Choose ONE DATE and call Carol Quijada at 483-3371 to register. Thank you for being a part of this vital ministry! PRESENTATION SCHOOL BINGO NOVEMBER 8 AND DECEMBER 13 Guadalupe Hall Must be 21 years to play. Doors open at 5:30 pm Games start at 6:30 p.m. Please call 472-2140 for more information or email pto@presentationschool.org KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Net Proceeds from the November 4 & December 2 World Famous Pancake Breakfasts will be donated to: COATS FOR KIDS. This year the KOC will be working with other Stockton Councils to have more coats available for distribution. Thank you for your support. 2018 FOOD PANTRY THANKSGIVING BASKETS The Presentation Food Pantry is preparing for the annual turkey food basket distribution on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in St. Ann s meeting room. Thank you to all who generously support our Food Pantry by giving their time, talent and treasure. God bless you! For information contact Lori at 481-0042. SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 7 AM TO 1:30 PM The Daughters of Isabella Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale will be in Guadalupe Hall throughout the Knights of Columbus World Famous Pancake Breakfast and afterwards. Thank you for your support.
Other Events & Announcements A VIGIL OF WITNESS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY Thursday, October 25, 2018, 7:00 PM Cathedral of the Annunciation, Stockton EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Central Catholic High School is accepting applications for Director of Enrollment and Marketing. Please see the website for more details: cchsca.org. Or apply at: Central Catholic High School 200 S. Carpenter Road, Modesto, CA 95351. HELP SAVE LIVES IN THE STOCKTON AREA! For Respect Life Month (October), in solidarity with the 40 Days for Life campaign (Sept. 26 - Nov. 4). All are invited to stand in prayer, fasting, and witness around the local Planned Parenthood, 4555 Precissi Lane, Stockton, Wednesday & Fridays only, 8:30 am - 12 pm. While this is a limited effort on the sidewalk, prayers and fasting any time are welcome! Questions, call/text Janelle 209-518-2565 or in Spanish, Pilar at 209-957-1822. TOGETHER FOR LIFE Friday, October 26 9 11 am A morning with Abby Johnson Renowned speaker will inspire your heart for Life. Also hear about the exiting changes at the Directions Medical Clinic. Bring a friend and enjoy fellowship and breakfast. First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado St., Stockton. Open seating. RSVP required 209-933-9131 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT October 26-28 You Can Help Your Marriage 25% of surveyed couples say they are Happily Married. A weekend where you explore tools to help you better communicate with your spouse. For information, or to register for the Modesto Retrouvaille program, visit www.helpourmarriage.com, email Modesto@RetroCA.com, or call 209-232-5315. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND November 2 4 The next Marriage Encounter is in Modesto. For more information visit our website at: https://www.stocktonwwme.org or contact John and Angelica at: applications@stocktonwwme.org or call 209-691-0603. ST. LUKE CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL A job opening for a part time qualified Preschool Teacher with a minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Ed. Please email your resume and transcripts to ctamura@stlukestockhon.com. ST. ANNE S CHURCH, MORNING REFLECTION IN PREPARATION FOR ADVENT, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 English & Spanish Continental Breakfast after 8 am Mass. Conference 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, Dominican Hall Reply to: Margaret Shore 209-368-5327. THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PRESENTS THE 30TH ANNUAL POLENTA DINNER (Both Chicken and Sausage Cacciatore to be served!) Sunday, November 4, 2018 Italian Athletic Club 3541 Cherryland Avenue, Stockton, CA 95215 No host cocktail at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person For questions and reservations, phone Elyse Sciutti at 465-7909 or email esciutti@comcast.net. DINNER/BALLROOM DANCE FUNDRAISER Presentation Church is one of the beneficiaries. Friday, November 16, 2018 6:30 pm Stockton Moose Lodge 9035 Davis Road, Stockton CA 95209 For tickets and information, contact Eric and Agnelina Niessner, 925-437-7669 or angelinaeric16@gmail.com. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Business Manager at St. Stanislaus. Please submit your cover letter, resume and any supporting document directly to jobs@ststansccc.org. For information, please contact Jose Ramirez at jramirez@ststanscc.org or at 209-524-4381, ext. 108. DIOCESAN-WIDE OFFERTORY PROGRAM Visit Presentation Church website to see Bishop Cotta s video homily. This was shared at all masses the weekend of October 14. www.presentationchurch.net/videos
Week 3: Death Penalty What the Church Teaches The dignity of human life must never be taken away, even in the case of someone who has done great evil. Modern society has the means of protecting itself, without definitively denying criminals the chance to reform. --Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, 1995 In his 2015 address to Congress, Pope Francis called for "the global abolition of the death penalty," as he explained, "I am convinced that this way is the best, since every life is sacred, every human person is endowed with an inalienable dignity, and society can only benefit from the rehabilitation of those convicted of crimes.... [A] just and necessary punishment must never exclude the dimension of hope and the goal of rehabilitation." The Catholic Bishops of the United States have echoed this call for many years, including in their 2005 statement A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death. As Pope Francis said in his 2016 World Youth Day address, "We must ask the Lord to give us the grace to be merciful to those who do us wrong. Jesus on the cross prayed for those who had crucified him: 'Father, forgive them, they know not what they do' (Lk. 23:34). Mercy is the only way to overcome evil. Justice is necessary, very much so, but by itself it is not enough. Justice and mercy must go together." Copyright 2018 Catholic News Service / U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Dear People of God, FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP Election Day is November 6. We will choose our local officials and our representatives to Congress. There are so many issues that affect you and me today. What can we do about them? First, make sure you register to vote. Then VOTE on November 6. Pope Francis encourages us Catholics to participate in politics for the common good. We are called upon to build a civilization of truth and love. We want the dignity of every human being to be respected, especially the poor. We want a world where the air is healthy and everyone has access to clean water. Where the streets are free of violence. Where everyone earns fair wages, and there is free, quality education for your children. Archbishop Oscar Romero said that you must be God s microphone; that each one of you must be a messenger, a prophet. As your Pastoral Leader, I want you to know that your microphone is your VOTE; it is YOUR way to make a difference. Let us be good and faithful citizens: register to vote before the deadline on October 22nd and vote on November 6. Bishop Myron J. Cotta FORMANDO LA CONCIENCIA PARA SER CIUDADANOS FIELES Estimado Pueblo de Dios, El 6 de Noviembre es Día de Elecciones. Elegiremos a nuestros funcionarios locales y nuestros representantes al Congreso. Hay tantos temas que te afectan a ti y a mi. Así que, que vamos a hacer al respecto? Animo a aquellos que no están registrados para votar que por favor lo hagan hoy. Y vote el 6 de Noviembre. Como claramente dice el Papa Francisco, es nuestra responsabilidad como cristianos el participar en la vida política. Somos llamados a construir una civilización de verdad y amor. Si queremos un mundo mejor necesitamos proteger el aire y el agua. Necesitamos asegurarnos que todos ganen un salario justo y que haya oportunidades de educación para usted y sus hijos. Necesitamos asegurarnos que la dignidad de cada persona sea respetada y apreciada, y que los pobres sean prioridad. También queremos menos violencia en nuestras calles. El Arzobispo Oscar Romero nos dice: tu debes de ser el micrófono de Dios, cada uno de ustedes debe ser un mensajero, un profeta. Como su Pastor, deseo que sepan que su micrófono es su voto. Seamos buenos y fieles ciudadanos: regístrate para votar antes de 22 de Octubre y vote el 6 de Noviembre! English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utabbjt5oog&feature=youtu.be Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmhvu6o4bq4&feature=youtu.be Obispo Myron J. Cotta