March 1, 2021
Photo of the Week:
Safety guidelines for in-person learning at Annunciation school may keep the students from utilizing the library but it doesn’t keep the librarian from the students! Story time on the big screen with Mrs. Bloom is a classroom favorite!
Office of the Bishop:
Bishop Cotta's Second Lent Poster
Please see below Bishop Cotta's second poster published for the Lenten season. Through the poster and the messaging it encompasses, Bishop Cotta hopes to connect with the faithful throughout the diocese.
Bishop Cotta's March Reflection
Anniversaries
Catholic Rural Life
Wind: our heavenly companion, sister, conspirito and inspiration. She breezes into woodlands, soars past mountaintops, sweeps over plains and deserts, and skims the oceans. She can come from any direction, sometimes gentle, sometimes harsh, and wanders to the ends of the earth fulfilling her sacred mission. In this blessing, find a breezy area and use a wind chime to draw attention to the wind. Face the wind and revel in its caress, using it to help you pray.
Catholic Rural Life
Change is natural if not always smooth as we move from one phase of life to another. The month of September brings us a change of seasons: The warmth of summer gives way to mornings with a touch of chill in the air; the evenings come earlier as the days shorten in the rhythm of the season. See the blessings of Change and letting Go by clicking here.
Evangelization & Faith Formation:
Lenten retreat for Parish Leaders: The Region XI Faith Formation Directors are offering Parish Catechetical Leaders a FREE/GRATIS Lenten retreat on March 13 in Spanish and English. This retreat is for catechetical leaders such as: directors & coordinators of faith formation, youth ministry, RCIA, principals, deacons & wives, religious & priests too! See the flyers for more information and registration link. Register today! Inscribase hoy!
Life & Dignity:
40 Days For Life Spring 2021 Campaign
Modesto - New Location:
- Planned Parenthood, 1431 McHenry Ave., Modesto
- Come out and pray! Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This is a re-start of the Modesto 40 Days efforts, so hours may vary. Please feel free to contact 40 Days for Life to receive signs for your use.
fortydaysmodesto@aol.com or call (408) 309-6399
Stockton:
- Prayers on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Planned Parenthood 4555 Precissi Lane, Stockton
- Contact: Janelle Villalpando, cell: 209-518-2565
The Equality Act
The Equality Act represents the imposition by Congress of novel and divisive viewpoints regarding 'gender' on individuals and organizations. This includes dismissing sexual difference and falsely presenting 'gender' as only a social construct. Read More.
The bill is well-intentioned but ultimately misguided. The Equality Act discriminates against people of faith, threatens unborn life, and undermines the common good. Learn more about the truth of the Equality Act here.
Tell Congress to oppose it! Take action today!
Prayer
Prayer by Anne Osdieck / quote: Thomas Merton
