September 20, 2021
Photo of the Week:
The time honored rivalry between Saint Mary's, Stockton, and Central Catholic, Modesto, continued on September 3, 2021. Central Catholic took home the Holy Bowl trophy with a score of 41-27. Bishop Cotta looks forward to the Holy Bowl every year and values the opportunity to pray with the teams before the game.
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.
School of Ministry:
Liturgy & Worship:
(Re-) Learning the Mass
(Re-)Learning the Mass
Part 10 of our series begins to focus on the Liturgy of the Word - where we encounter God's self-revelation, and are invited to deeper conversion of life.
stocktondiocese.org/relearning-the-mass
Part 10 of our series begins to focus on the Liturgy of the Word - where we encounter God's self-revelation, and are invited to deeper conversion of life.
stocktondiocese.org/relearning-the-mass
Marriage & Family Life:
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Evangelization and Faith Formation:
Registration Now Open - Hope, Heal, Renew: Our Journey Continues
Registration is only $15 until October 1st, 2021, then the price goes up. Register today! Click on the link to register now! Hope Heal Renew 2021 – A Virtual Catholic Catechetical Conference
Inspired by the success of our inaugural virtual conference last fall, we invite you to join us on November 4 – 6, 2021 to engage in uplifting prayer services & liturgies, live interactions with presenters, learning sessions in multiple languages, real-time “coffee talk” conversations with colleagues in ministry, and so much more. Come, be with us as our journey continues…
¡Inscribete hoy - Esperanza, sanacíon, renovacíon: Nuesta Jornada Continúa
La inscripción es solo $ 15 hasta el 1 de octubre de 2021 y después aumenta el precio.
¡Inscríbete hoy! ¡Oprime el enlace para registrarte! Hope Heal Renew 2021 – A Virtual Catholic Catechetical Conference
Inspirados por el éxito de nuestra conferencia virtual inaugural el otoño pasado, te invitamos a acompañarnos el 4 al 6 de noviembre, 2021 para participar en liturgias y momentos de oración motivadoras, interacciones en vivo con presentadores, sesiones de aprendizaje en varios idiomas, conversaciones mientras tomamos “café en tiempo real” con colegas en el ministerio, y mucho más. Ven, quédate con nosotros porque nuestra jornada continua ...
Life & Dignity:
Hispanic Ministry:
Take Action!!! No More Delay: Positive Immigration Reform Needed Today
American Catholics have been working toward immigration reform for decades, and it’s long overdue. The 117th Congress now has an opportunity to address immigration in a positive, productive, and forward-looking way. Justice for Immigrants is inviting Catholics to take action during the month of September. Contact your Senators and Representative today by clicking here.
¡Alerta de Acción!!
No más demoras: hoy se necesita una reforma migratoria positiva
Los católicos estadounidenses han estado trabajado por una reforma migratoria por décadas, y hace mucho tiempo que debería haber pasado. El 117 Congreso ahora tiene la oportunidad de abordar la inmigración de una manera positiva, productiva y con visión de futuro. USCCB Justicia para los Inmigrantes invita a los católicos a tomar acción durante el mes de septiembre. Envíe ahora sus peticiones al Senado y a la Cámara de Representantes hoy aquí.
Prayer
