April 26, 2021
Photo of the Week:
Pictured above is Fr. Larry Machado, Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of the Annunciation, who gave an introduction to the Liturgy to our five candidates for the diaconate. The Candidates gather for a Saturday and Sunday every month to glean information about their future life as a deacon, God willing. Father Larry gave a detailed presentation of the history of the Liturgy, presented tips for lectoring at Mass, and had the men proclaim individually the Word from the pulpit at the end. Fr. Larry will follow up with the practical side of the Liturgy at a later date. That class will be in preparation of their Institution of Acolyte that will take place in June.
Office of the Bishop:
Anniversaries
Catholic Rural Life
It is not far-fetched to say that our health, our very lives, depend on the sprouting of seeds. In the planting of seeds and nurturing through harvest, we receive God’s choicest blessings when we break from our labors and enjoy a simple meal. Saving some of the new seeds allows us to continue this miraculous cycle of nature.
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:
St. Pius X Awards
The office of Evangelization and Faith Formation is very excited to announce the St. Pius X Awards on June 3, 2021. Every year we celebrate the call of the catechist with a special celebration. Last year we celebrated our honorees with a special online presentation, which you can view here. This year we are happy to announce the celebration will take place indoors – with restrictions of course. Live streaming will be offered for all to watch the celebration from home. We hope you can join us via live-stream to watch and congratulate this year's recipients of the St. Pius X Awards. For more information visit out News & Events page here (News & Events - Diocese of Stockton - Stockton, CA (stocktondiocese.org)
Faith Formation
Looking for webinars, resources for families or other seasonal information? Visit our webpages: click here for families or adults (Family Catechesis - Diocese of Stockton - Stockton, CA (stocktondiocese.org) For questions or more information contact us at: 209-466-0636 or eff@stocktondiocese.org.
Buscas recursos para la familia, videos o información liturgico? Oprime aqui para la familia o adultos (Family Catechesis - Diocese of Stockton - Stockton, CA (stocktondiocese.org) Para mas información o preguntas llame al 209-466-0636 o eff@stocktondiocese.org
Faith, Music, Mass, Action Webinar
Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga, CA invites you to a Zoom presentation by Fr. Michael Driscoll. Fr. Driscoll of the University of Notre Dame will look at the role of music and other sacred arts in forming our Christian beliefs. How do the liturgical arts impart that deep-felt knowledge of head and heart and faith, the knowledge that nourishes whole human persons and inspires a knowing from inside out? There will be two presentations of the same talk: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Zoom presentation is free, but registration is required. Registration and videos of past speakers can be found at parish.sacredheartsaratoga.org/faith-formation-speaker-series/. For questions contact Cory Dixon, Faith Formation Coordinator at c.dixon@sacredheartsaratoga.org.
School of Ministry:
Looking for opportunities to grow in faith? Consider registering in online courses through the School of Ministry – University of Dayton Partnership.
¿Busca oportunidades para crecer en su fe? Considere inscribirse en cursos en línea a través de la asociación de la Escuela de Ministerio y Universidad de Dayton.
Course offerings for Cycle 4 (May 16 - June 19, 2021)
Cursos ofrecidos en el Ciclo 4 (del 16 de mayo al 19 de junio de 2021)
Courses in English
Images of Jesus
Disability across the Life Span: Prenatal Diagnosis – End of Life Care
Courses in Spanish
Moral Cristiana
Cycle 4 Registration: Opens April 14, 2021 and closes May 12, 2021.
Inscripción para el Ciclo 4: Abre el 14 de abril de 2021 y cierra el 12 de mayo de 2021.
Contact
The School of Ministry
209-466-0636
Marriage & Family Life:
Year of “Amoris Laetitia Family”
On March 19, 2021, the Church celebrates the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On this same day, Pope Francis will launch the year “Amoris Laetitia Family,” which will conclude on June 26, 2022, during the X Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father.
Año de la “Familia Amoris Laetitia”
El 19 de marzo de 2021, la Iglesia celebra el quinto aniversario de la publicación de la exhortación apostólica del Papa Francisco Amoris Laetitia, sobre la belleza y la alegría del amor familiar. El mismo día el Papa Francisco inaugura el Año “Familia Amoris Laetitia“, que terminará el 26 de junio de 2022 con occasion del X Encuentro Mundial de las Familias en Roma con el Santo Padre.
Life & Dignity:
Honoring Mother Mary and Life in the Month of May
Discover The Word of Life for May 2021 by clicking on the hyperlinks.
May 9: Mother’s Day Action Guide for your parish life. Features homily considerations, intercessions, at-home activity ideas, and more to assist with honoring and praying for mothers & all women in your parish community.
May 31, Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Pray A Novena for Life in honor of this special feast day.
Promote & pray the Pro-Life Rosary for Peace. Click here to download your copy of the rosary lead by Bishop Cotta.
Prayer
