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CLERGY Rev. Msgr. Robert Silva ...................................... Pastor Rev. Fr. José Maghinay ......................... Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Joseph Son Nguyen ............... Parochial Vicar Rev. Dr. Bill Brennan ........................................ Deacon Rev. Mr. Scott A. Johnson ............................... Deacon Rev. Mr. Mike Navarec, Sr. ............................. Deacon Rev. Dr. Benjamin Joe ...................................... Deacon SCHEDULE OF MASSES Weekdays ............................................................ 7:00am Saturday ................................................... 5:00pm (Vigil) Sunday…….……………...7:00am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm (Spanish), 5:00pm

Toddler Time-Sunday 8:45am and 10:30am Masses. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday ............................................... 8:30am - 9:30am - or by appointment

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL Weekdays…………………………6:00am-7:00pm Weekends……………………………During Mass

MINISTRY CENTER (OFFICE) 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207 Office Hours .................. Mon - Fri., 8:30am - 4:30pm Receptionist .................................. Juanita Diaz-Medina Phone ....................................................... 209-472-2150 Fax ............................................................ 209-472-0541 E-Mail ................ frontdesk@presentationchurch.net

PRESENTATION PARISH SCHOOL 1635 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., Stockton, CA 95207 Principal ....................................................... Maria Amen Vice Principal ......................................... Nicole Wright Administrative Assistant ............... Clariza Bermudez Phone ....................................................... 209-472-2140 Fax ............................................................ 209-320-1515 E-Mail ........................ office@presentationschool.org

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.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 28, 2018

“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.”

MARK 10:49

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SAVE THE DATE! “HALLELUJAH CHRISTMAS”

Concert featuring CLOVERTON

and special guest Dan Bremnes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6L0zIz3eoM

This concert will benefit the Youth Ministry of

Presentation Church

November 27, 2018 7:00 PM in the Community Center

children 12 and under—free 13 yrs-18 yrs—$5 19 yrs and older—$10

general seating

For information contact Mark Diero, 510-736-6154

2018 GIVING ENVELOPES

November 1 All Saints

November 2 All Souls

November 4 Weekly Envelope Building & Maintenance

Thank you for your generous donations.

Monday, October 29 EPH 4:32-5:8, LK 13:10-17 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joe †Salvacíon Alebuque

Tuesday, October 30 EPH 5:21-33, LK 13:18-21 7:00am Mass: Msgr. Silva †Micaela Cuevas de Martin

Wednesday, October 31 EPH 6:1-9, LK 13:22-30 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joseph & Deacon Bill †Cipriana & †Pedro Agatep 1

Thursday, November 1­ All Saints’ RV 7:2-4, 9-14, MT 5:1-12A 6:30am Mass: Fr. Jose †John & †Martin Provo 8:30am School Mass: Msgr. Silva †Jack Swaim 5:30pm English Mass: Fr. Joe †Antone M. & †Mary A. Ramalho 7:30pm Spanish Mass: Fr. Larry Guerrero †Anselmo Gonzalez Hernandez

Friday, November 2 ­ All Souls’ WIS 3:1-9, MT 25:31-46 7:00am Mass: Fr. Joe 7:00pm Bilingual Prayer Service: Dcn. Scott

Saturday, November 3 8:30am Reconciliation: DT 6:2-6, HEB 7:23-28, MK 12:28B-34 5:00pm Mass: TBD Evelyn Gorley ­ Blessings

Sunday, November 4 DT 6:2-6, HEB 7:23-28, MK 12:28B-34 7:00am Mass: TBD † Jovita Emmanuel 8:45am Mass: (signing for the deaf) †Bonifacio Nieddu 10:30am Mass: TBD †Gloria Echániz 12:15pm Mass: TBD For Parish Families 2:15pm Mass: Fr. Luis Carlos Ruiz, †Guadalupe Ruiz 5:00pm Mass: TBD Sarah Rose

Monday, October 29 5:30pm Vocation Rosary - St. Joachim 6:00pm Share the Word - St. Joachim Tuesday, October 30 10:00am Fuerza y Poder - Sts. Ann/Joachim 6:30pm Rondalla - St. Joachim 7:30pm Charismatic Prayer Group - St. Francis Wednesday, October 31 7:30am 10:30am OPEN: Holy Grounds Café—St. Joseph 9:30am Legion of Mary - St. Joachim 6:00pm Novena - St. Ann Thursday, November 1 7:00am - 10:30am OPEN: Holy Grounds Café—St. Joseph 9:30am Adult Formation - St. Francis 10:00am Presentation Seniors ­ St. Ann/St. Joachim 5:45pm Eucharistic Adoration - cancelled Friday, November 2 6:00pm Nueva Alianza - St. Ann Saturday, November 3 8:30am Food Pantry ­ St. Ann 8:30am Cursillo - St. Francis 12:00pm Cursillo - St. Francis Sunday, November 4 8:00am - 12:30pm OPEN: Holy Grounds Café—St. Joseph 8:45am RCIA—St. Ann & St. Joachim 8:45am & 10:30am Toddler Time—Youth Center 12:15pm Children’s Liturgy of the Word—Church 2:15pm La Liturgia De La Palabra de Los Niños—Iglesia 3:00pm - 4:30pm OPEN: Holy Grounds Café—St. Joseph

FIRST BASKET WEEKEND COLLECTION

October 21, 2018 $16,749.00

PARISH MINISTRY OFFICE

Office Manager ......................... Norma Rodriguez: 2officemgr@presentationchurch.net Receptionist ............................. Juanita Diaz-Medina: frontdesk@presentationchurch.net Administrative Asst ......................... Julia Aguirre: admin-assist@presentationchurch.net Adult Formation/Returning Catholics ......................................................... Maria Chadburn: adultform@presentationchurch.net Bulletin Editor ................................ Jenny Marquez: bvmbulletin@presentationchurch.net Minister of Rel. Ed. ........................ Nancy Gomez: religioused@presentationchurch.net Facilities Minister ............................. Mark Gaff: facilitydirector@presentationchurch.net Youth and Young Adult Minister ................................................................... Samantha Soto: ................................................................................... youthministry@presentationchurch.net Liturgy Minister ................... Katherine Andrews, PhD: liturgy@presentationchurch.net Choir Director .................................... Eric Niessner: eniessner@presentationchurch.net Pastoral and Social Services .............................................................................. Susan Dobson: ...................................................................................... pastoralsvcs@presentationchurch.net

In Remembrance †Regina Gareis

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CHANGE

A reminder to turn your clocks back one hour on

Sunday, November 4.

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 (What were you arguing about?) Adults: What proof is there in the world that people don’t accept Jesus’ teaching on power and ambition? Children: Why is the wanting of the things that be-long to others is wrong? Evangelio: Marcos 9, 30-37 (¿Que discutían ustededs?) Adultos: ¿Qué realidades existen en el mundo, que comprueban que la enseñanza de Jesucristo sobrel el poder y las ambición no es bienvenida? Niños: ¿Por qué es malo querer lo que le pertenece a otras personas?

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN OUR PARISH

Pray that these parishioners may find comfort and heal-ing in Christ:

Javier Arreola, Eva Couto, Elise James, Cheryl Pressley-Smith, Ernie Phillips,

Bill Dickson, Audrinna Gardea, Ed Ziller, and Mildred Tucker.

Please call the Ministry Center office at 472-2150 to add or remove names from this list.

“And Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ And immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” Mark 10:52 Faith is believing in something even though you may not be able to see it. Many people think that miracles don’t happen anymore. If you focus on the positive, not the negative and focus on your blessings instead of your hardships, miracles will seem common and you will see God’s active presence in your daily life. “Y Jesús le dijo: ‘Vete, tu fe te ha sanado.’ Y de inmediato recibió su vista y lo siguió en el camino.” Marcos 10:52 La fe es creer en algo aunque no puedas verlo. Mucha gente piensa que los milagros ya no ocurren. Pero, si te enfocas en lo positivo, no en lo negativo, te concentras en tus bendiciones en lugar de en tus dificultades, los milagros parecerán comunes y verás la presencia activa de Dios en tu vida diaria.”

That we recognize all the gifts we are given and see God’s active presence in our daily life. Que reconozcamos todos los dones que recibi-mos y veamos la presencia active de Dios en nuestra vida diaria.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF COMMUNION There will be a training for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion on Tuesday, November 6, and Wednesday, November 7, at 5:30 pm in the church. Choose ONE DATE and call Carol Quijada at 483-3371 to register. Thank you for being a part of this vital ministry!

2018 FOOD PANTRY

THANKSGIVING BASKETS – NOV 17 The Presentation Food Pantry is preparing for the annual

turkey food basket distribution on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in

St. Ann’s meeting room. Thank you to all who gener-ously support our Food Pantry by giving their time, talent and treasure. God bless you! For information contact

Lori at 481-0042.

FLOWER DONATIONS If you would like a special remembrance in honor of, or in memory of someone, or simply would like to add to the welcoming environment of our parish church, con-

sider donating the flowers for a weekend Liturgy. This is a wonderful way to remember anniversaries of loved

ones. Call Katherine at 320-5725 to make arrangements for your donation. Thank you.

PRESENTATION FIFTH SUNDAY FUND

Jesus asks us to be aware of those in need. If you know of someone, please let them know that your church family and Presentation’s 5th Sunday Fund is here to

help. Call John at 209-639-9696. Requests are handled confidentially.

FONDO DEL QUINTO DOMINGO

DE PRESENTACIÓN Jesus nos pide que estemos al tanto de quienes están necesitados. Si usted conoce a alguien déjenlos saber que su familia de la iglesia y el Fondo Del 50 Domingo

de Presentación están aquí para ayudar. Llamen a Jessica 209-662-3986.

2018 OFFERTORY CAMPAIGN

If you haven’t completed the blue commitment card, please fill one out and place in the collection basket or bring to the Ministry Center. This helps us to predict

our annual income and preserve our many parish ministries.

October is Respect Life month, a time set aside to especially focus on God’s gift of mercy and how, as the people of God, we can imitate our Lord in showing mercy to others and calling society to do the same. While there are many areas of human activity that need the light of God’s mercy shown upon them, the Diocese of Stockton chose four areas of focus for the month of October. The final theme is:

Oct 27/28 Euthanasia

The Diocese of Stockton, Life & Dignity Ministry has launched a new Facebook Page: @Life&Dignity, Dio-cese of Stockton. Please follow it for the most up-to-date information about upcoming events.

COFFEE AND DONUTS

NEW: Starting October 28 and the last Sunday of each month after 10:30 am mass, there will be a Parish Social Gathering for coffee and donuts outside Holy

Grounds and in the St. Francis room.

PRESENTATION SCHOOL BINGO NOVEMBER 8 AND DECEMBER 13

Community Center, Must be 21 to play. Doors open at 5:30 pm

Games start at 6:30 p.m. Please call 472-2140 for more information.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

PANCAKE BREAKFASTS­NOV 4 & DEC 2 Net Proceeds from the November 4 & December 2 World Famous Pancake Breakfasts will be donated

to: COATS FOR KIDS. This year the KOC will be work-ing with other Stockton Councils to have more coats available for distribution. Thank you for your support.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Calling all Young Adults! Presentation is excited to start a young adult

fellowship and Sacrament preparation program. Please contact Samantha Soto for more

information at: youthministry@presentationchurch.net or

209-320-5722.

Ministries, Events & Announcements

ALL SOULS DAY MASS—NOV 2

San Joaquin Cemetery will be celebrating All Souls Day Mass on Friday, November 2 at 9:00 am in the Mausoleum. Msgr. Richard Ryan will be presiding.

ST. ANNE CHURCH,

MORNING REFLECTION IN PREPARATION FOR

ADVENT, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 English & Spanish

Continental Breakfast after 8:00 am Mass. Conference 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, Dominican Hall

Reply to: Margaret Shore 209-368-5327.

HELP SAVE LIVES IN THE STOCKTON AREA!

For Respect Life Month (October), in solidarity with the 40 Days for Life campaign (Sept. 26 - Nov. 4), You are invited to stand in prayer, fasting, and wit-ness around the local Planned Parenthood, 4555 Precissi Lane, Stockton, Wednesday & Fridays only, 8:30 am - 12 pm. While this is a limited effort on the sidewalk, prayers and fasting any time are wel-come! Questions, call/text Janelle 209-518-2565 or in Spanish, Pilar at 209-957-1822.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

November 2—4, 2018 The next Marriage Encounter is in Modesto. For more information visit our website at: https://www.stocktonwwme.org or contact John and Angelica at: applications@stocktonwwme.org or call 209-691-0603

THE CENTRA L CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PRESENTS THE 30TH ANNUAL

POLENTA DINNER

(Both Chicken & Sausage Cacciatore to be served!) Sunday, November 4, 2018

Italian Athletic Club 3541 Cherryland Avenue, Stockton, CA 95215

No host cocktail at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person

For questions or reservations, contact Elyse Sciutti 209-465-7909 or email esciutti@comcast.net.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT

November 16-18 (English) Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion.

Retreat Location: Danville Space is limited. Sign up now. Contact Kim Fuentes at

209-465-5433 or kfuentes@stocktondiocese.org

DINNER/BALLROOM DANCE FUNDRAISER

Presentation Church is one of the beneficiaries. Friday, November 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Stockton Moose Lodge 9035 Davis Road, Stockton CA 95209 For tickets and information contact

Eric and Angelina Niessner, 925-437-7669 or angelinaeric16@gmail.com

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

FEBRUARY 15 ­17, 2019 Married Couples: Fall is a beautiful season full of color and crisp fresh air. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like autumn because it’s a weekend full of fresh air. For more information and/or to register for a weekend, visit the website at: www.stocktonwwme.org or contact John & Angelica at applications@stocktonwwme.org or 209-691-0603.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Central Catholic High School is accepting applica-tions for the following position to be filled immediately:

Director of Enrollment and Marketing Please see the website for more details: cchsca.org.

or apply at: Central Catholic High School 200 S. Carpenter Road, Modesto CA 95351

*** Business Manager at St. Stanislaus. Please submit your cover letter, resume and any supporting document directly to jobs@ststansccc.org. For information, please contact Jose Ramirez at jrami-rez@ststanscc.org or at 209-524-4381 ext 108.

*** St. Luke Catholic Preschool. A job opening for a part time qualified Preschool Teacher with a minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education. Please email your resume and transcripts to ctamura@stlukestockhon.com.

Other Events & Announcements

Week 4: Euthanasia What the Church Teaches

To bring about the death of a person in order to ease his or her suffering is always wrong. It is “always a serious violation of the law of God because it is the deliberate and morally unacceptable killing of a human person”

(The Gospel of Life, no. 65).

How we deal with persons in the last stages of life, when they may be completely dependent on others, says a great deal about the kind of society we live in and the kind of persons we are.

We owe to those who are dying or severely impaired the same respect and love we give to anyone else, regardless of condition. And as a Church we must be particularly committed to defending the rights of our most

vulnerable brothers and sisters, just as we are for the unborn and for those challenged by disabilities.

Slogans such as “death with dignity” abound, but miss a fundamental truth: our dignity is in our humanity and how it reflects the goodness of God. When we love and affirm each other even in the most extreme cir-cumstances, we witness to the dignity of persons. Pain and suffering do not undermine our dignity. Abandoning the suffering brother or sister to death does. True compassion means accompanying another person in his suffering, alleviating that suffering with respect for the person’s dignity, and never abandoning him or her. “True ‘compassion’ leads to sharing another’s pain; it does not kill the person whose suffering we cannot bear.” (The Gospel of Life,

no. 65) Copyright ©2018 Catholic News Service / U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Immigration What the Church Teaches

Opponents of both lawful and unauthorized immigration often inaccurately criticize the Catholic Church as supportive of “open borders” in an attempt to discredit the strength of Church’s voice in the immigra-tion policy dialogue. In the pastoral letter, Strangers No longer: Together on the Journey of Hope, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recognized the right of the sovereign to control and protect its borders, stating: “we accept the legitimate role of the U.S….government in intercepting undocumented migrants who attempt to travel through or cross into [the country]. “The U.S. Bishops made clear, however, that “…[w]e do not accept...some of the policies and tactics that our government has employed to meet this...responsibility.” No. 78. In Strangers No Longer, the U.S. Bishops made clear that despite the sovereign’s right to control its bor-ders and engage in enforcement of immigration laws, the “human dignity and human rights of undocu-mented migrants should be respected.” The Bishops declared that [r]egardless of their legal status, mi-grants, like all persons, possess inherent human dignity that should be respected...Government policies that respect the basic human rights of the undocumented are necessary.” No. 38. Copyright ©2018 Catholic News Service / U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Or Call 472-2140

Presentation Parish Picnic and Love Stockton 2018