July 6, 2021
Photos of the Week:
Pastoral Center Staff celebrated an Employee Appreciation event last week at St. Jorge Winery in Acampo, CA.
The Staff Appreciation event was hosted by Vern and Janise Vierra. We are grateful for their kindness and generosity.
At the event all staff members were recognized for their years of service. Bishop Cotta and his management team honored the following ministry leaders for the milestone anniversaries.
Digna Ramirez-Lopez, Director of Hispanic Minstry - 40 years
Jose Lopez, Director of Migrant Ministry
and Hispanic Youth/Young Adult Ministry - 25 years
Sr. Wanda Billion, Director of Formation for Deacons/
and Vicar of Women Religious - 20 years
Office of the Bishop:
Anniversaries
Catholic Rural Life
Summer is a time of vacations and visitors, when people travel to see relatives and friends. Hospitality is a cornerstone of rural life, a trademark of these summer days. This hospitality can become a cornerstone of rural spirituality as well.
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:
Director of IT Celebrates Graduation
Garet Hofer, Director of IT celebrated his graduation from Delta College on June 25th. Although Garet obtained his degree two years ago, he finally had the opportunity to walk the stage to receive his diploma. Pictured is Garet and his dad. Congratulations Garet!
Inter Religious Affairs:
Multi-faith Leaders in Community (MLinC) was started 4+ years ago to address the widening divides of our region in terms of politics, religion and ethnicity. They have a monthly, one-hour on-line (Zoom) gathering of local faith leaders every 3rd Wednesday of the month 12-1pm. Their goal is to build respectful connections between the many faith leaders in the area through respectful dialogue and learning about each other.
Current faith traditions represented include Catholic, Evangelical, Lutheran, Episcopalian, United Church of Christ, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist - Insight Meditation, Buddhist - Vietnamese, Seventh Day Adventist, Baptist, Church of the Brethren, Victory in Praise Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and others.
They are very eager to have other faith leaders from other houses of worship join them! They strive to reflect the full spiritual diversity of the region. Their hope is that members of the Sikh community, Assyrian community, Greek Orthodox, and pastors from the larger Christian churches in Stanislaus County will attend as well. Even if your faith or denomination is already represented, they want you to join them to make solid connections between all of the faith leaders in the region.
For more information: Rabbi Shalom Bochner, 209-484-7460, shalom.bochner@gmail.com
Marriage & Family Life:
Life & Dignity:
Word of Life is a monthly resource for parishes. It is available in both English and Spanish. Visit our Life & Dignity Page, Prayers and Church Documents to read the July 2021 edition where you will find:
- Feature of the Month
- Intercessions for Life
- Bulletin Quotes
- Bulletin Art
Prayer
