Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 | OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1515 W. Ben Holt Dr. | Stockton, CA 95207

SCHEDULE OF MASS MESSAGE FROM FR. MARK

SUNDAY MASS Today is the Solemnity Vigil on Saturday - 5:00 pm, 7:00pm of Christ the King, (Spanish) Sunday: 7:00am, 8:45am, which is the grand finale 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2:15 pm (Spanish), of the liturgical year 4:00pm (Distribution of Communion), 2020, during which we 5:00pm have had numerous Bible Studies about the Gospel of Matthew. To DAILY MASS conclude this year of Monday-Friday: 7:00am Matthew, we hear from Saturday: 8:00am the Gospel of Matthew about what will happen

WEEKDAY SPANISH MASS at the end of the world, when the king comes 5:30pm - Tuesday again: “He will sit upon 7:00pm - First Friday his glorious throne, and

all the nations will be

ADORATION assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right 5:45am - Thursday and the goats on his left.” Then it says that we will be judged according to what

we did for the least of our brothers: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I CONFESSION was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” This is 5:00pm: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00am - Saturday the famous last judgment parable from chapter 25 of the Gospel of Matthew.

We began this year with readings from the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew MINISTRY CENTER about how the king was born. The Gospel begins with the genealogy which de- scribes the fact that Jesus was born into the family of St. Joseph and of the Vir- OFFICE gin Mary, who were both of royal blood because he was a descendent of King p. 209-472-2150 David. (Matthew 1:1-16) Jesus is not born into wealth and privilege, however, f. 209-472-0541 because Mary and Joseph were poor, and Jesus was born in a manger. He came e. [email protected] to live like one of us in the human family so that we could all be adopted into a. 6715 Leesburg Pl., Stockton, CA 95207 the “royal family” of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Each of us has royal dignity. That w. presentationchurch.net is why each of us deserves the dignity of being properly fed, clothed, and cared for as if we were the son of God himself! Our many parish ministries have pro- PRESENTATION vided these services to “the least of our brothers.” Those of us who have been PARISH SCHOOL good servants and stewards have no need to fear when our king comes again in glory. p. 209-472-2140 f. 209-320-1515 We look forward to the eternal jubilee in heaven! e. [email protected] a. 1635 Ben Holt Dr., Stockton, CA 95207 Fr. Mark w. presentationschool.org

ABOUT OUR PARISH 2 CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | STOCKTON, CA

Clergy PASTOR

Rev. Fr. Mark Wagner

PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Fr. José Maghinay Rev. Fr. Matthew O’Donnell

DEACONS Rev. Dr. Bill Brennan Rev. Mr. Scott A Johnson Rev. Mr. Mike Navarec, Sr. Rev. Mr. Francisco Lopez

Ministry Information ADULT FORMATION MUSIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-8) Contact | Maria Chadburn Contact | Robert Hull (Music Accompanist) Contact | Nancy Gomez [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Baptism (infant to 7 years old) Contact | Errol Respicio (Choir) Children’s Liturgy of the Word Bible Study [email protected] RCIC Landings Contemporary Music Group Toddler Time Legion of Mary Instrumentalists Marriage Enrichment Course Music Ministry Cantors YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT Rite of Christian Initiation Adult (RCIA) Presentation Choir Contact | Servants of Divine Mercy Spanish Music Ministry [email protected] Weddings High School - 24 years old PASTORAL & SOCIAL Youth Group

LITURGY SERVICES HOLY GROUNDS CAFÉ Contact | Katherine Andrews, PhD Contact | Susan Dobson Contact | Ron Hoverstad [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Altar Servers 5th Sunday Fund Altar Society | Altar Linens Communion to the Sick & Homebound OTHER MINISTRIES Church Environment | Decorating Food Pantry Charismatic Prayer Group Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Giving Tree CYO Funeral Ministry Hospitality Daughters of Isabella Greeters | Ushers Ministry of Bereavement & Consolation Filipino Ministry Lectors Prayer Shawl Ministry Hispanic Ministry Presentation Seniors Group Italian Catholic Federation Respect Life Ministry Knights of Columbus

Social Justice Ministry Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Serra Club

Vocations

Mission Statement As disciples of Jesus Christ and good stewards, we are all called to use our gifts for the Kingdom of God.

Como discípulos de Jesucristo y buenos corresponsales, todos somos llamados a usar nuestros dones para la obra del Reino de Dios.

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Thus says the Lord God: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. . . . I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. - Ezekiel 34:11-12

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. - Psalm 23:1

..so that God may be all in all. - 1 Corinthians 15:28

Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me. . . . What you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.- Matthew 25:40, 45

Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, gathers all into relationship, a relationship that is so intimate that when we love or do not love others, we are loving or not loving Jesus. It is not just about God and me; it is love that is inclusive of others. Our personal relationship with God spills over into our relationships with ourselves, others, and God’s creation or it doesn’t.

St. John of the Cross notes that “In the evening of life we will be judged on love alone.” May our love for God flow over into concrete, real love of others. May we take seriously the words of Jesus so we will be welcomed into eternal life with the one who has loved us.

"Porque así dice el Señor Dios: Aquí estoy yo; yo mismo cuidaré de mi rebaño….Las recobraré de todos los lugares donde se habían dispersado en día de nubes y brumas." Ezequiel, 34 - Bíblia Católica Online

"...El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta." Salmos, 23 - Bíblia Católica Online

"...para que Dios sea todo en todo." I Corintios, 15 - Bíblia Católica Online

"Y el Rey les dirá: "En verdad os digo que cuanto hicisteis a unos de estos hermanos míos más pequeños, a mí me lo hicisteis." Mateo, 25 - Bíblia Católica Online "Y él entonces les responderá: "En verdad os digo que cuanto dejasteis de hacer con uno de estos más pequeños, también conmigo dejasteis de hacerlo." Mateo, 25 - Bíblia Católica Online

Jesucristo, Rey del Universo, une a todos en una relación, una relación que es tan íntima que cuando amamos o no a los demás, amamos o no a Jesús. No se trata solo de Dios y de mí; es el amor que incluye a los demás. Nuestra relación personal con Dios se extiende a nuestras relaciones con nosotros mismos, los demás y la creación de Dios o no.

San Juan de la Cruz señala que "En la tarde de la vida seremos juzgados solo por amor". Que nuestro amor por Dios se transforme en un amor real y concreto por los demás. Que tomemos en serio las palabras de Jesús para que seamos bien- venidos a la vida eterna con el que nos amó.

Parish Staff | School Administration

OFFICE MANAGER Norma Rodriguez | [email protected]

MEDIA COORDINATOR Eren Bongcaron | [email protected]

FACILITIES DIRECTOR Mark Gaff | [email protected]

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Maria Amen | [email protected] This weekend, our special collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. 25 SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL percent of funds we collect will stay here in the diocese for antipoverty projects. Thank you for Nicole Wright | [email protected] your genorosity! #PowerofCCHD #1church1mission

SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER Nuestra colecta especial este fin de semana apoya Jeana Saccomagno | [email protected] a la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. El 25% de los fondos recaudados permanecerá SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT aquí en la diócesis para nuestros proyectos Clariza Bermudez | [email protected] antipobreza. ¡Por favor, sean generosos! #PoderDeCCHD #1iglesia1misión

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Saint of the Week ST. CECILIA THIRD CENTURY | NOVEMBER 22

Cecilia has been honored as a martyr since about 545. According to a written legend, The Passion of St. Cecilia, she was a Roman Christian of the patrician class betrothed to the pagan Valerian. Th e Cecilia Passion has her singing to God in her heart on her wedding day. Cecilia tells Valerian she has made a vow of virginity and persuades him to convert to Christianity and enter into a celibate marriage. His brother, Tiburtius, also becomes a Christian. The brothers are later martyred. When Cecilia refuses to perform an idolatrous act, she too is martyred. Cecilia is the patron of musicians.

“This young Roman martyr invites believers to be watchful on their journey toward the encounter with Christ, gladdening the earthly pilgrimage with the festivity of music and song. May St. Cecilia accompany each of you from Heaven, dear brothers and sisters, and help you to carry out your mission fully in the Church.”— St. John Paul II, November 22, 2003

Quote from St. John Paul II, copyright © 2003, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Copyright © 2016, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: Saint Cecilia and an Angel, Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco, National Gallery of Art

Live the Liturgy - Inspiration for the Week Readings One day I saw what appeared to be an older woman hunched over with a sign SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 asking for help. I didn't have much cash to give her, but as I always tell everyone Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt else in my talks, oftentimes what people need more than cash is someone to at 25:31-46 least acknowledge them. I reached into my pocket to give her what little I had and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 I simply said, "Hello. I hope you are okay and I hope you can use this." When her Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4 face turned toward me I saw she was probably only about sixteen years of age and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 she was very beautiful. She smiled immediately and said how much this meant to Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-1 her. She gathered up her few belongings and I watched her walk to a café for a WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 meal. I turned to walk back to my lodging and I thought to myself, "She could Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19 have been my daughter." THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Who is your daughter or son, your mother or father? Who is your neighbor? Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28 Better yet, in whom do you see Jesus? A young homeless girl on the street can take FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 on so many forms: stranger, neighbor, daughter, and Jesus. Unless we are mindful Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33 of those in our midst, we miss the chance to see any of them. We must never be SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 fooled by appearance. That day I almost missed seeing my Lord. Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 –Tracy Earl Welliver, ©LPi NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Vivir la Liturgia - Inspiración de la Semana Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Una vez, iba caminando por las calles cuando me encontré con una mujer anciana sentada e inclinándose hacia el piso, con un letrero pidiendo ayuda. No IN REMEMBERANCE tenía mucho que darle, pero como les digo a los que escuchan mis platicas, Rudy Quintana muchas veces lo que la gente necesita más que el dinero es que alguien los Mark Anthony Tabisula reconozca. Metí mi mano al bolsillo y saque lo poco que tenía para darle y le dije, Deusdedit Judilla "Hola. Espero que esté bien y que pueda usar esto." Cuando levantó el rostro Andrea Esquivel hacia mí, me di cuenta de que era una muchachita de unos dieciséis años y era Maria Casillas muy bonita. Sonrió inmediatamente y me dijo cuánto significaba lo que le había Leo Del Carlo, Jr. dado. Agarro lo que tenía y la vi entrar a un café para comer. Comencé a caminar Mary Pabinguit hacia el hotel donde me estaba quedando y me pensé, "Pudo haber sido mi hija." Dolores Mendoza ¿Quién es su hijo o hija, su madre o padre? ¿Quién es su prójimo? Mejor, Jacqueline Gaffney ¿dentro de quién usted ve a Jesús? Una muchachita sin hogar puede tomar Margaret Ann Gardea muchas formas diferentes: un desconocido, un vecino, una hija y Jesús. A menos Wilma Murray de que estemos conscientes de los que están en nuestro alrededor, perdemos la Rolando Cabutotan oportunidad de verlos. No debemos ser engañados por las apariencias. Ese día, Natalia Cabutotan casi me pierdo de ver a mi Señor. - Tracy Earl Welliver, ©LPi

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We Pray For... | Oramos Por... Many people are suffering from ailments of some form or another. Not to mention those who are affected by the global pandemic: COVID-19. Please join us as we pray for the sick, their families, and caregivers. Quincy Vaughn Vidal Castro Barbosa Ilene Lao Rualizo Silvestre Ramirez Tina Mills Manuel Almendarez, Sr. Jodi Raper Josie Yeaman Shirley Benecke Gayle Elesante Ariel Sandoval Erlene Raspo Jorge Fernandez Mary Oliva Miguel Aguilar Rachel Rossiter Kathleen Smith Connie Spielman Pam Makelke Tim Yun Janet Kavanaugh Dolores Dominguez Mary Anderson Rita Hersom Dolores Chaparro Russell Smith Terri Lomeli Vanessa Jara Momoh Lahai Karen Essner Lori Mock Lydia Quintana Jim Essner Jodi Harden Damon Barkley David Smith Stan Flott Liz Waddle Michael Copeland Gilberto Rios Sevilla Julie Nguyen Stephanie Delira Shirley Torlai Rita Zanck Savannah Torlai Jaime Carranza Jason Fleming Virginia Gurat Nicholas Mills Julie Lagesse Melody Martinez Maria Luisa Ramirez Castro To add or remove names, please contact the Media Coordinator at 209-320-5719 or [email protected]. El Santo de la Semana STA. CECILIA | SIGLO III | DÍA DE FIESTA: 22 DE NOVIEMBRE

Cecilia es honrada como mártir desde el año 545. De acuerdo a la reseña escrita La Pasión de Santa Cecilia, ella fue una cristiana romana proveniente de una familia senatorial y fue la prometida de Valeriano, un joven pagano. La Pasión de Cecilia cuenta que en el día de su boda, en su corazón, ella le cantó a Dios. Cecilia le dice a Valeriano que ella había hecho un juramento de virginidad y lo persuade a convertirse al cristianismo e inician un matrimonio célibe. El hermano de Valeriano, Tiburcio, también se convierte al cristianismo. Más adelante, los dos hermanos fueron martirizados. Cuando Cecilia rehúsa realizar un acto de idolatría, ella también es martirizada. Cecilia es la patrona de los músicos.

“Esta joven mártir romana invita a los creyentes a caminar vigilantes al encuentro con Cristo, alegrando la peregrinación terrena con el gozo del canto y de la música. Que santa Cecilia os acompañe desde el cielo a cada uno de vosotros, amadísimos hermanos y hermanas, y os ayude a realizar plenamente vuestra misión en la Iglesia”. —San Juan Pablo II, 22 de noviembre de 2003

La cita del San Juan Pablo II, copyright © 2003, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Todos los derechos reservados. Utilizado con permiso. Copyright © 2016, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Imagen: Saint Cecilia and an Angel, Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco, National Gallery of Art

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Stewardship Reflections / Reflexiones de Corresponsabilidad “…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you “"... todo lo que hiciste por uno de mis hermanos más did for me” – MATTHEW 25:40 pequeños, lo hiciste por mí" - MATEO 25:40

Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. La mayoría de nosotros somos generosos cuando nos We are generous when we have the time or the conviene. Somos generosos cuando tenemos el tiempo money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It o el dinero. Pero la generosidad es lo opuesto a eso. means giving of one’s time, money, compassion, Significa dar nuestro tiempo, dinero, compasión, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when perdón o misericordia cuando no es conveniente; it’s not on our schedule, but on the other person’s cuando no está en nuestro horario, sino en el horario schedule. de la otra persona.

THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

On the last Sunday of the liturgial year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King. The feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI with the encyclical Quas primas. The Holy Father speaks directly to the problem of “anticlericalism,” which seeks to extirpate Chris- tian influence from political life. We see a version of anticlericalism today, for example, when it is suggested that belief in Catholic teachings renders a person unfit for a judicial appoint- ment. When our nation is beset by civic unrest, racial tension, and a pandemic, we do well to turn to Our Lord, who reigns over every people and nation.

Jesus shares a law of charity to show the way to communion with God. “Not only do the gospels tell us that he made laws, but they pre- sent him to us in the act of making them. Those who keep them show their love for their Divine Master, and he promises that they shall remain in his love.” –Quas primas, 14

“At the end of our life we will be judged on love, that is, on our concrete commitment to love and serve Jesus in our littlest and neediest brothers and sisters. That mendicant, that needy person who reaches out his hand is Jesus; that sick person whom I must visit is Jesus; that inmate is Jesus, that hungry person is Jesus. Let us consider this.” –Pope Francis

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Children’s Prayer (all content for Children’s Prayer page provided by LPi) A man heard that God was coming to see him the next day. He was GROWING WITH THE GOSPEL eager to see God face to face. First he gave milk to a woman traveler and her baby. Then he plowed his sick neighbor's fields and planted his corn. That night, a note was on his pillow. It said, "You gave me milk, plowed my fields, and planted my seeds. What you did for these people, you did for me." your gifts for God, and he will fill your heart with joy.

Share food with the hungry. Give clothes to the poor. Visit people who are sick. Share the good news about Jesus with people who have made bad choices. Jesus came to forgive them. God will see the loving things you do. He will reward you one day in heaven .

Prayer Something to Draw Mission for the Week God, help me to share Draw a picture of I will look for God in what you have given to yourself visiting someone every man, woman, and me. in the hospital. child I meet.

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WE NEED YOU! We are in need of additional Mass attendants for indoor and outdoor Masses to take contact information when people arrive for Mass, take temperatures, dispense hand sanitizer, help seat parishioners in the church, and assist with parking. In accordance with the CDC and Diocesan Guidelines, you may sign up to help if you are 65 and under and have no underlying medical conditions. Please call Carol Quijada at 209-478-8278.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL This weekend all parish families are asked to bring their Renewal Card to Mass or return it to the parish. Our goal is for all families to return a Renewal Card, even if your commitments have not changed or you are not interested in any ministries. We hope to be a parish community that is noticeably committed to prayer, parish ministries and generous financial support. May God bless you as you discern and make your renewal commitments?

Please check the Ministry Guide on our parish app or our website, www.presentationchurch.net for a description of the many ministries in our parish and how you can get involved.

If you do not receive this letter, it may be lost in the mail, we may not have your updated contact information, or your family may not be properly registered with our parish. You can contact the parish office at 209-472-2150 to update your contact information.

REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOW! Let the Catechesis Begin! Register now for our Religious Education program. Visit our website for more information, links to register, and instructions on obtaining the books for the program. We are looking forward to growing our faith with you (www.presentationchurch.net/religious-education.html).

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As you heard at Masses a few weeks ago and read in last week’s bulletin, COVID has affected Presentation parish as well as many other aspects of our lives. Weekly giving is down, most employees are furloughed, we have a significantly reduced income from events (facility rentals, etc.), COVID-related increased expenses with cleaning and cleaning supplies (PPE, hand sanitizers, audio and video equipment for live-streaming Masses, etc.)

If you can, please consider a gift to the PRESENTATION PANDEMIC EMERGENCY FUND to help offset some of these expenses and reduced income and keep our parish functioning. You can give easily online or visit our website for all of the options to donate.

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MENSAJE DE PADRE MARK Presentación: Una Familia Real

Hoy es la Solemnidad de Cristo Rey, que es el “gran fínale” del año litúrgico 2020, durante el cual hemos tenido numerosos estudios bíblicos sobre el Evangelio de Mateo. Para concluir este año de Mateo, escuchamos del Evangelio de Mateo que cuenta lo que sucederá al fin del mundo, cuando el rey regrese: “Se sentará en su trono de gloria. Entonces serán congregadas ante él todas las naciones, y él apartará a los unos de los otros, como aparta el pastor a las ovejas de los cabritos, y pondrá a las ovejas a su derecha y a los cabritos a su izquierda.” Luego dice que seremos juzgados de acuerdo con lo que hicimos por el más pequeño de nuestros hermanos: “…Porque estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer, sediento y me dieron de beber, era forastero y me hospedaron, estuve desnudo y me vistieron, enfermo y me visitaron, encarcelado y fueron a verme.” Esta es la famosa parábola del juicio final del capítulo 25 del Evangelio de Mateo.

Este año comenzó con lecturas del comienzo del Evangelio de Mateo que describieron el nacimiento del rey. El Evangelio comienza con la genealogía para comprobar que Jesús nació de una familia real. San José y de la Virgen María, fueron ambos de sangre real porque eran descendientes del Rey David. (Mateo 1: 1-16) Sin embargo, Jesús no nació con riquezas y privilegios, porque María y José eran pobres y Jesús nació en un pesebre. ¡Vino a vivir como uno de nosotros en la familia humana, para que todos pudiéramos ser adoptados en la “familia real” de Jesús, María y José! Cada uno de nosotros tiene dignidad real. Por eso cada ser humano debe ser respetado, y adecuadamente alimentado, vestido y cuidado. ¡Cada uno debe ser tratado como si fuera el mismo hijo de Dios! En esta parroquia tenemos muchos ministerios que brindan estos servicios “a los más insignificantes de nuestros hermanos”. Los que son corresponsables y colaboran en estos ministerios no van a tener miedo cuando regrese el en su gloria.

Fr. Mark

MASS FOR THANKSGIVING Celebrate Thanksgiving with us with Mass on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at :00 AM (English)

Thanksgiving Prayer This Thanksgiving, let us remember all the good things, and people, who have come into our lives. We focus on thanking each one who has helped us, and ultimately thank God for the good gifts of this world.

Let us pray...

God our Father, Graciously accept from your humble people a thankful heart and spirit. Everything we have and are able to share with others ultimately comes from your love of your creations. Often we think that everything we have is our own creation; we ask you this day to create in us a spirit of gratitude, that we may always know that all good gifts come from you. We ask this through Christ our brother, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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BISHOP COTTA’S CORNER

In 2017 the Diocese of Stockton released a list of priests who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors. Today, the Diocese of Stockton has announced an update on the expansion of this list. In addition, Bishop Cotta has released a memorandum on the McCarrick Report.

Please see the Safe Environment page of our website for details, a link to Bishop Cotta's YouTube message, and links to the documents. https://www.presentationchurch.net/safe-environment.html.

NOVEMBER SECOND COLLECTIONS:

Nov. 21-22 - Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Collection There are nearly 40 million people in the United States living in poverty. The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) supports programs that empower local communities to address the challenges they face. CCHD supports those living in poverty across the country, helping them to identify and address the unique obstacles they face as they work to lift themselves and their communities out of poverty by addressing the root causes of poverty. Please support the CCHD collection.

For more information visit CCHD Collection webpage: www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/collection/collection-resources.cfm.

Learn more about poverty in the United States at povertyusa.org and access fact sheets on poverty, a poverty map, and stories of hope from groups supported through the annual collection.

COVID-19 PRAYER OF SOLIDARITY

Provided by the USCCB For all who have contracted coronavirus, we pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, we pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, we pray for policies that recognize their plight. For those who do not have adequate health insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone. PHOTO OF THE WEEK: For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all. Fr. Cesar, Director of Vocations visited For our brothers and sisters around the world, we pray for shared the diocesan seminarians last week at St. solidarity. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, CA. Fr. For public officials and decisionmakers, we pray for wisdom and Cesar made the trip to celebrate Akbar guidance. Saul Perez being instituted as a Lector. Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort Congratulations to Akbar as he takes this and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, next step in discernment. Please continue Lord. to keep our seminarians in your prayers. Amen. Contact Gina Shaughnessy to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2487

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