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June 28, 2021

Photo of the Week:

This summer throwback features many familiar faces. This group of seminarians were on a retreat near Pinecrest with Fr. Bill McDonald who was then the Director of Vocations. Pictured from left to right is,

Matthew O'Donnell

Khoi Pham

Jose Juan Serna

Peter Carota

Charlie Doll

Domenico

Oskar Pelaez

Patrick Kraft

Misael Avila

Ramon Bejarano

Francisco

Patrick O'Neil

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.

Click here for the Blessing of the Land.

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.

Share the Good News:

Spring-Summer 2021 Faith Formation

This course facilitates knowing, loving, and possessing the Kingdom of the Divine Will in response to God’s invitation: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).

Wednesday's from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm at the Church of the Presentation.
Each session will include:

Weekly handout with session material (handouts for previous sessions available)
Adoration, Prayers, Hymns of Praise & Worship
Video Presentation: 20-course sessions based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Church-approved writings of Luisa Piccarreta
Input by Fr. Joe: Contemplation-Action for the Healing/Life of the World, Church & Family
Blessing

Vicar for Religious:

The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael are celebrating their 2021 Jubilee. The following Jubilarian Sisters who have served in the Diocese of Stockton or who are Stockton natives are being honored.

Sr. Susannah Malarkey
Sr. Patricia Bruno
Sr. Katherine Hamilton
Sr. Judy Lu McDonnell
Sr. Gervaise Valey

For more information and to watch the Jubilee on July 24th, click here.

Liturgy & Worship:

St. Pius X Awards

On June 3, 2021 Bishop Cotta lead a prayer service and handed out awards to more than 90 catechists who were honored for their dedication and time teaching the faith. The celebration took place at St. Stanislaus parish. Thankfully the event was live streamed for friends and family of the honored Catechists. View the wonderful celebration below. If you see the honored Catechists at your parish, take a moment to thank them for saying yes to the call to teach the faith.

Pastoral Juvenil/Latino Youth and Young Adult Ministry:

Instituto Fe y Vida invita al curso sobre:

Habilidades virtuales para una acción pastoral

Audiencia: Jóvenes líderes mayores de 18 años, asesores y agentes de pastoral.

Fechas: Capacitación digital – Lunes 5 de julio;

Curso: miércoles y jueves 7 y 8, 14 y 15 de julio. 6 – 8 pm PT

Meta: Descubrir cómo sacar el máximo provecho a las metodologías y herramientas que brinda el continente digital para fortalecer y renovar la acción pastoral a través de la virtualidad, durante la pandemia y la post pandemia.

Proceso:

• Interacción con los profesores y trabajo en grupos pequeños,

• Seguimiento al curso entre compañeros,

• Actividades participativas en grupos pequeños,

• Ejercicios prácticos.

Para más información y para inscribirse visitar: Habilidades virtuales para una acción pastoral fortalecida y renovada – FeyVida (feyvidashop.com)