September 13, 2021
Photo of the Week:
Saturday, September 4, 2021, friends and benefactors gathered to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Cistercian Sisters and their Monastery in Thornton. The event included the blessing of a new statue by Bishop Cotta of our Lady of La Vang. Friends and benefactors formed a procession from the statue to the area where the Bishop celebrated Mass for all who attended. Last but not least, Sr. Louise was honored and celebrated for her 30 years of service to the Church as a Consecrated Religious Sister.
The six Sisters who are originally from Vietnam are a wonderful presence in our Diocese. In addition to their service to our Diocese, the Sisters are great artists, singers and gardeners.
We congratulate the Sisters on their presence among us and we are grateful for the joy they radiate and the generosity that comes from their being here in the diocese. We look forward to celebrating many more years with them.
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:
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.
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.
Diaconate Formation:
Deacon Aspirants
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Aspirants in the Diaconate program met in person for the first time since the pandemic. The group has been taking part in online learning through Dayton University. In their six year journey, the academic learning is entrusted to the School of Ministry. It was an awesome day and good to meet in person. Please pray for these couples.
Liturgy & Worship:
(Re-) Learning the Mass
In part 9 of our series we finish exploring the Introductory Rites, where we repent of our sins, praise the glory of God together, and pray as one Body, preparing to encounter Christ in the Word and in the Eucharist.
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Charlas de Catedral: Redescubriendo la Liturgia: Cristo y su Iglesia en Oración
En esta serie de tres partes, el Padre Larry Machado, proporcionará una introducción a la teología de la Sagrada Liturgia, centrándose en la Misa como fuente y cumbre de nuestra fe católica.
Acompañenos en persona o sintonice EN VIVO a través de Facebook, YouTube o el sitio web de la parroquia.
Septiembre 7, 14, 21 a las 7:00 PM
Marriage & Family Life:
Marriage & Family Word of the Week
Evangelization and Faith Formation:
Acompáñanos en el ejercito de catequistas del Obispo Cotta
Life & Dignity:
Defend Life by Opposing SB380
Your voice is needed to oppose SB 380 before it goes to a vote in the Assemble. Contact your Assembly member today by visiting Action Alerts | California Catholic Conference (cacatholic.org).
If passed, SB 380 will allow patient access to life-ending drugs without time for intervention or additional care. This bill eliminates the minimal “safeguards” currently existing in the End of Life Option Act.
For flyers and more information visit our Life & Dignity-Take Action resource page by clicking here.
Prayer
Hispanic Ministry:
Marriage Encounter in Spanish
The next virtual Marriage Encounter Retreat in Spanish is October 8-10. For information and to register, contact Ramona at 209-679-5387; or via email francisco.ramona.orta@wwme.org
El próximo retiro del Encuentro Matrimonial en español se realizará del 8 al 10 de Octubre de manera virtual. Para información y para inscribirse, favor de comunicarse con Ramona al (209) 679-5387; o via email francisco.ramona.orta@wwme.org
El próximo retiro del Encuentro Matrimonial en español se realizará del 8 al 10 de Octubre de manera virtual. Para información y para inscribirse, favor de comunicarse con Ramona al (209) 679-5387; o via email francisco.ramona.orta@wwme.org