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 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.

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.

Brothers and Sisters, Just do It! Years back, the Nike company utilized this marketing phrase to entice the public to buy their popular recreational and athletic shoes. By wearing their product, the public was being encouraged to get up; to get on their feet; and to get out there and become physically active -in other words, don’t just think about doing it: “Just do it!” . . . Click on the image to read the complete message in English or Spanish. Also, here are important anniversaries Bishop Cotta is celebrating this month: March 15, his third anniversary as Bishop of Stockton; March 21, his birthday; March 28, his seventh anniversary of Ordination as a Bishop. Please pray for Bishop Cotta.

The Diocese of Stockton has issued Guidelines to comply with Covid requirements for church services to be held during Holy Week. Click on the image to read the guidelines.

Fr. Jorge is conducting a survey on the Parishioners' preferred Sunday Mass time. Click on the image to go to his message on Facebook and participate in the survey.

There will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays during Lent at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph Church.

There will be Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent (except March 19) at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph Church.

My Dear People of God, The month of February holds a special place in the hearts of many with the annual celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. Everywhere we look, with the help of the advertising world, we see the ever-popular symbol of St. Valentine’s Day -the heart. . . Click on the image to read the complete message.

January 20, 2021 . . . "My prayers are with our new President and his family today. I am praying that God grant him wisdom and courage to lead this great nation and that God help him to meet the tests of these times, to heal the wounds caused by this pandemic, to ease our intense political and cultural divisions, and to bring people together with renewed dedication to America’s founding purposes, to be one nation under God committed to liberty and equality for all. . . . "I must point out that our new President has pledged to pursue certain policies that would advance moral evils and threaten human life and dignity, most seriously in the areas of abortion, contraception, marriage, and gender. Of deep concern is the liberty of the Church and the freedom of believers to live according to their consciences." . . . Click on the image to read the complete press release.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue our celebration of the Christmas season, I would like to wish all of you: clergy, religious and laity, a Happy New Year filled with God’s blessings. On January 1, we honored Mary as Mother of God and entrusted the New Year to her maternal protection. As we continue to face the reality of the pandemic, with all of its “ups and downs,” let us do so, with a steadfast spirit. All of us know, without a doubt, that the ups and downs will surely come, but we must not allow fear to get a foothold in our lives. We now have the lived experience of 2020 behind us and it gave us the insight to seriously, and prayerfully, prioritize our everyday lives with God at the center of it all. With fortitude, patience and inspiration we have avoided, by God’s grace, what could have been, an experience of spiritual paralysis. . . Click on the image to read the compete message.

Effective Sunday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m., Mono County (as part of the Southern California Region) will be formally placed under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Regional Stay-At-Home Order [https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#regional] (Order). The Order, which will be in effect for a minimum of three weeks, prohibits private gatherings of any size, and closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail in an effort to limit the transmission and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). . .The following sectors now have additional modifications, in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing: Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only. . . Click on the virus image to read the complete press release from Mono County.

Effective December 2, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reassigned Mono County to the most restrictive Tier 1 Widespread (Purple) of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Blueprint), the State’s “stringent and slow plan for living with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).” According to the latest order, "Places of Worship (are) Open outdoors with modifications". . . Click on the image to read the press release from Mono County.