July 12, 2021
Photo of the Week:
On June 18, 2021, the parishioners, friends and family gathered for a going away party for Deacon Ed Formosa and his wife, Kathy. Deacon Ed and Kathy have been long time members of St. Michael’s in Stockton. For the past nine years, Deacon Ed has served the parish. He and his wife have been a mentor couple for deacon candidates in the past. The parish of St. Michael’s bids Deacon Ed and Cathy good bye and safe travels as they move to Montana to be with their children and grandchildren. Many thanks from the Diocese of Stockton to Deacon Ed and Kathy for answering the call to be of service to the Church. We wish them many blessings on this next chapter of their lives.
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.
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.
Hispanic Ministry:
Encuentro Matrimonial, Agosto 27-29
(Marriage Encounter in Spanish)
Vivan un encuentro matrimonial virtual desde la comodidad de su hogar.
La experiencia es un refugio para el corazón que ayuda a escucharse y conectarse más profundamente con su pareja y con Dios.
El Obispo Ramón Bejarano compartirá y acompañará en la reflexión. Inscríbanse lo más pronto posible comunicándose con Ramona Orta al (209) 679-5387; o via email francisco.ramona.orta@wwme.org
CRS/Rice Bowl.
Parishes are invited to turn in the Rice Bowl funds collected to the Diocese before the end of July, if they have not done so. CRS/Rice Bowl funds and report to the national office are usually sent in August.
If you have any question, please contact Digna Ramírez-López, CRS/Rice Bowl Diocesan Coordinator at dramlo@stocktondiocese.org
Please join in praying CRS's monthly prayer, by visiting Our Current Prayer | CRS
Migrant Ministry:
Migrant Ministry’s workshop July 24, 2021
The Diocese of Fresno, Monterey, Sacramento, and Stockton in collaboration with Catholic Migrant Farmworkers Network (CMFN) is hosting a workshop to train and empower migrant ministry leaders. The workshop is facilitated by Father Tom Florek, S. J., CMFN Director.
For more information and to register, contact the Diocese of Stockton at
209-466-0636.
Marriage & Family Life:
Prayer
