The Pastoral Center will be closed, Friday, June 25, for our staff prayer and appreciation retreat. We will reopen on Monday, June 28
June 21, 2021
Photo of the Week:
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Stockton are partnering with the University of Notre Dame to provide students with science and math summer enrichment. Pictured is a student who is doing an at home project as part of the program. May God bless all of our students as they learn and have fun through the summer.
Office of the Bishop:
Anniversaries
Catholic Rural Life
Land and life go hand in hand. Our daily bread comes from land as well as much else that sustains us. The land is beautiful for its mountains and plains; its beauty resounds in the canyons and draws. It's goodness thrives in the forests and fields; every plant emerges from it.
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.
Vocations:
Seminarian candidate Josue Montoya, received the California State University, Stanislaus State Class of 2021 J. Burton Vasché Award. This award is presented annually to the student who displays the highest standards of leadership, cooperation, participation, service and scholarship.
Liturgy & Worship:
Cathedral Chats June 2021
Rediscovering the Liturgy: Christ and His Church in Prayer
In this three-part series, Fr. Larry Machado will provide an introduction to the theology of the Sacred Liturgy, focusing on the Mass as the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
Tuesday, June 22, 29, and July 6 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral or online at https://annunciationstockton.org/cathedral-chats
School of Ministry:
Consecrated Life:
Arrivederci, Stockton! Monday, June 14, 2021, the Sacro Costato Missionary Sisters said goodbye to Miss Torrin Christine Datcher. Torrin was with the Sisters at St. Luke’s for her Aspirnacy and Postulant experience. Now she will become a Novice and continue to grow in her knowledge of the Congregation and her spiritual journey as a Sister. Torrin grew up in Stockton and has been a part of St. Luke parish for the last five years. She has a married sister and two nephews here in Stockton. We wish her the best as she learns so many things, including the Italian language. Please us keep Torrin and her family in your prayers.
Marriage & Family Life:
Life & Dignity:
Visit our diocesan Life & Dignity page here or click on the below links to Take Action and sign the petition to Congress and send a message to your representatives to oppose these life-threatening bills.
No Taxpayer Abortion – Hyde Amendment Petition: Sign the petition by clicking here and to learn more about this bill
Abortion Service – Oppose SB 245 here by urging your representative to vote no.
Assisted Suicide – Oppose SB 380
Tom Webb Memorial Peacemaker Award:
Pax Christi Northern California (PCNC) has established the Tom Webb Memorial Peacemaker Award which will annually recognize outstanding peace work by an individual in Northern California. The recipient of the award shall receive $500. The award commemorates Tom Webb (1955 - 2019) who was a passionate Catholic peacemaker, active member of Pax Christi, and participant in the Catholic Worker movement. If you would like to know more about this award, and the process for nominating someone, please email info@paxchristinorcal.org. Nominations will be accepted until July 16, 2021.
Prayer
