My Dear People of God, As we celebrate and welcome the New Year 2022, we also acknowledge and celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Diocese of Stockton. Sixty years ago, the Diocese was established on January 13, 1962. It was erected from territories separated from the Diocese of Sacramento and the Archdiocese of San Francisco. . .Click on the image to read the complete article.

The extreme weather the past week has rendered the Church heating system inoperable. With no heat, it is very cold inside St. Joseph Church. Please dress warmly when attending Mass. Note, Masses will continue according to the posted schedule. Repairs to the heating system will be made as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be on Friday, December 31, in St. Joseph Church at 6:00 PM (bilingual), followed by Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament with Confessions available starting at 6:30 PM. On Saturday, January 1, there will be Mass at Noon at Our Savior of the Mountains Mission in Lee Vining, and a bilingual Mass in St. Joseph Church at 6:00 PM.

On the Epiphany of the Lord, we celebrate that Jesus was manifest to the World as God, King and Savior for all as the Magi recognized Him and adored Him. In this regard, please bring a toy to St. Joseph Church for a needy boy or girl, and we will distribute them after the Mass on Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 PM.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, ADVENT: Ready or not - Jesus shall come to judge the living and the dead. That is what we believe and profess! He comes in order to restore all things in Himself, in His all-consuming love. So, the question is: Are you and your loved ones ready for his coming? . . . Click on the image to read the complete message.

Recent efforts to perpetuate and expand abortion in state laws have illuminated the deplorable actions of some Catholic public officials and advocates. Their efforts to support and even celebrate such legislation will result in killing many more unborn children, as well as the spiritual and emotional wounding of their mothers and fathers. Advocating for intrinsically evil acts, like abortion, is a serious immoral act – one that involves grave matter, the prerequisite for the commission of a mortal sin. While we can object to the actions of these public officials, we are not able to judge their souls. At the same time, we know there will be a Judgment Day. . .Click on the image to read the complete article by Archbishop Naumann.

In our present time, as missionary disciples, we are called to be a people of prayer. Throughout our Diocese of Stockton, I ask that all families, prayer groups, adorers of the Blessed Sacrament, those participating in the Divine Mercy devotion, Rosary groups, etc. to join me in an intercessory prayer outreach as we- Kneel before the Lord. . .Click on the image to read the complete message.

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. To help support this annual observance, the Diocesan Family & Respect Life Office provides materials and support to help Catholics understand and value the gift of family and human life, while building a culture that cherishes and protects it. The second collection taken on Respect Life Sunday, October 2 & 3, provides an opportunity for all to participate in the Family & Respect Life Ministry, as well as serves as a reminder to parishioners that their support is crucial to our ministry. . . Click on the image to view the video message from Bishop Cotta.

Registrations will be held during the month of September on Wednesdays through Sundays in the Parish Office after the 6:00 PM Mass. Bring a copy of your child's baptismal certificate and a donation of $50.00 at the time of registration.

During the current absence of Fr. Jorge Román, Monsignor Aldolfo Valdivia will be here to celebrate Mass the weekend of September 11-12. Please welcome him.

The California State legislative session will soon resume and to continue work on key bills, including SB 380, the bill to expand physician-assisted suicide in the state. We can’t overstate the importance of defeating this bill which is next up in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Click on the image to read how you can make a difference in helping to defeat SB 380.

A memorandum from the Diocese of Stockton mandates the strict use of face masks. "Please be advised that due to the updated guidance the wearing of face masks will be mandated at Masses and Indoor Parish events effective immediately.". . . Click on the image to read the complete memo.

After a long hiatus, the Bulletin has finally returned. Click on the Bulletins Tab to view the current edition.

During the month of July, which is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, we have a graced opportunity to reflect on this holy and precious gift. The unconditional love and mercy which flowed from the wounded and glorified heart of the Savior has redeemed us and has restored our relationship with God. . . Click on the image to read the complete message.

Congratulations to Fr. Jorge as he celebrates his 40th Anniversary of ordination into the Priesthood. This month he will travel to all the parishes in California where he has served during his many years here. He will be celebrating special Masses in those parishes according to the following schedule. . . Sunday the 6th in Mammoth Lakes and the Missions. . . Saturday June 12 in Our Lady of Fatima in Modesto, CA at 6:00 PM. . . Sunday June 13 in The Holy Family Center in Tracy, CA at 1:30 PM. . . Monday June 14 in Saint Timothy Church in San Mateo, CA at 6:00 PM. . . Tuesday June 15 in Our Lady of The Pilar in Half Moon Bay, CA at 6:00 PM. . . Wednesday June 16 in Saint Peter Church in San Francisco, CA at 12:00 PM. . . Saturday June 26 in Saint Emydius Church in Lynwood, CA at 7:00 PM. . . Tuesday June 29 in Holy Cross Church in Moorpark, CA at 7:00 PM. . . Also, click on the image to read Fr. Jorge's essay: "My First 40 Years of Priesthood." . . . Revised schedule: My Dear Friends: Once again I realize that if you want God Laugh, just tell Him your plans. Taking advantage that Monsignor Adolfo Valdivia, a Missionary from Unbound is comming on the weekend of June 26 and 27, I was planing to Celebrate Mass in Saint Emydius in Lynwood and Holy Cross Church in Moorpark, but because my two brothers Jairo and Sergio got seriously Ill, I had to cancel both Celebrations to be with them in Mexico City and try to be useful for them in any way. Please pray for the health and soon recovery of my two brothers. Thank you. Fr. Jorge Román. . . Muy Queridos Amigos: Una vez más confirmo que si quieres hacer reír a Dios, cuéntale tus planes. Aprovechando que viene Monseñor Adolfo Valdivia, Misionero de Unbound el fin de Semana del 26 y 27 de Junio, tenía planeado ir a Celebrar Misas en San Emigdio en Lynwood y en Holy Cross en Moorpark, pero debido a la repentina enfermedad de mis hermanos Jairo y Sergio, he tenido que cancelar ambas celebraciones para estar con mis Hermanos en la Ciudad de México y ver si puedo ser de ayuda para ellos. Por favor oren por su pronta recuperación. Gracias. Pbro. Jorge Román.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we leave the month of May, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we now move into June, the month dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. As the home is referred to as the domestic church, there is a custom to have homes & families consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To have the enthronement of an image of the Sacred Heart has been a popular Catholic devotion over the years. . . Click on the image to read the complete message.

Congratulations to Fr. Jorge who is celebrating his 40th anniversary of ordination into the priesthood, on Penticost Sunday, June 6, 1981.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we enter the glorious season of Easter, let us reengage and reconnect with the faith community which is our parishes. This is the perfect season to allow oneself to be renewed by the Easter Sacraments, especially, that of the Holy Eucharist. . . Click on the image to read the complete message in English or Spanish.

We are Mark and Gail Struble and we teach Natural Family Planning through the Couple to Couple League in the Reno Diocese. CCL was founded in 1971 and has grown into an international Catholic non-profit organization with an interfaith mission: to build joyful marriages by teaching Natural Family Planning (NFP), couple to couple. Mark and I are an experienced teaching couple, and in the Reno Diocese we have been teaching in both English and Spanish for over twenty years. We attend St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Carson City. . .Click on the image for more information.

The USCCB has expressed serious concerns regarding the use of abortion-derived cell lines in the development and production of COVID vaccines. "Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines raised concerns because an abortion-derived cell line was used for testing them, but not in their production. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, however, was developed, tested and is produced with abortion-derived cell lines raising additional moral concerns." . . . If you have any questions regarding the moral concerns of the vaccine, Bishop Cotta would like to encourage you to contact the diocesan Life & Dignity Coordinator, Robert Poncini at rponcini@stocktondiocese.org. . . Click on the image to read the complete letter.