Upcoming events from our Ministries

• NEW Diocesan Choir and Schola – The Diocesan Festival Choir sings for major liturgical events in the diocese. Join us Saturday, October 3rd at 9:30am the Annunciation School auditorium for an introductory rehearsal as we begin to prepare for upcoming ordinations and the Chrism Mass. We will be having simple, low-pressure auditions at that time for the director to get an idea of the voices available. The Diocesan Schola is made up of more experienced singers and supports major events with more difficult pieces and sings on its own for smaller liturgies throughout the year. We will also be holding auditions at that time for those interested. For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://stocktondiocese.org/musical-resources.
  
  
• NEW 2^nd Annual Sacred Music Stockton Workshop- October 23-24. All who are involved in music ministry (or interested in learning more) are invited to join us at St. Mary’s in Oakdale for prayer, learning, and fellowship. Register by October 14th! To learn more, please visit: https://stocktonsacredmusic.regfox.com/sacred-music-stockton-2026- 

• NEW October is Respect Life Month: Resources • Poster • Prayer Card • Novena • Respect Life Month Action Guide (action ideas & more!) • Respect Life Reflection • Graphics • Homily Helps for Respect Life Sunday • Pro-Life Articles.
  
  
• NEW Respect Life Sunday 2^nd Collection (October 3 & 4) for Office of Family & Respect Life.  Your generosity supports the efforts of the Diocesan Office of Family & Respect Life Ministry.
  
  
• NEW Stockton 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign & Opening Rally - September 24 (9:30 am-11:30 am) at Camanche Shelter, Micke Grove Regional Park. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE DETAILS.

• National Migration Week - September 21-27 “Even Just One of These Children” Mt. 18:5. 
  
  
• Migration Week Events: Webinars on child migration and mental health for migrant helpers scheduled, covering resilience and coping with detention separation. Webinar Registration - Zoom
  
  
• Remember Their Names. Honor Their Lives. Defend Their Dignity. Immigrant Crosses Exhibit: 104 crosses for detained immigrant deaths launched in Chicago, rotating weekly at parishes and campuses for local vigils. https://www.immigrantcrosses.org/
  
  
• Archdiocese of Los Angeles is doing a "Ribbons of Prayer" display with migrants' names - Ribbons of Prayer | LA Catholics.
  
  
• USCCB Resources:  Migration | USCCB
  
  
• WDMR Toolkit:  https://justiceforimmigrants.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDMR-Toolkit-1.pdf

• The Diocese will celebrate the ordination of six new permanent deacons on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Annunciation.

• The Red Mass will be held on Sun. Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Annunciation.

• NEW HOPE in TRUTH and LOVE -California Association of Natural Family Planning – CANFP 15th Statewide Conference on Oct 3, 2026, in Carpinteria is OPEN TO ALL.
   
  
• Is God calling you to be an Engaged Encounter Presenter Couple? Couples validly married for any length of time are encouraged to volunteer. You will receive one-on-one training from another Presenter Couple. Please contact Ed & Laura Mann at mann@stocktonee.org for more information.

• Diocese of Sacramento Ministry Days is September 26. Theme: Healing and Hope. The Diocese of Sacramento invites us to look at how we care for one another through the lens of God’s unconditional love. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for healing and hope. Workshops are available in English and Spanish. For more information & registration click here. Collect hours toward your catechist certification. Click here for information & forms.
  
  
• Diócesis de Sacramento Día de Ministerios es el 26 de septiembre Lema: Sanción y Esperanza. La Diocesis de Sacramento nos invita a reflexionar sobre como nos cuidamos mutuamente a través de los lente del amor incondicional De Dios. No se pierdan esta gran oportunidad de sanción y esperanza. Talleres disponibles en español y en ingles. Para mas información y para inscribirse oprime aquí. Junta horas para tu certificación de catequista. Para mas información y para bajar el formulario oprime aquí. 
  
  
• Archdiocese of San Francisco's Faith Formation Conference October 23 & 24! Theme: Channeling Peace & Justice. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis and Mission Dolores. Workshops are in English and Spanish. Special track for Youth leaders! Click here for more information. Register today! Attend and collect hours towards your certification. Click here for forms.
  
  
• Conferencia de Formación de Fe de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco 23 y 24 de octubre! Lema: Ser de Paz y Justicia.No pierda la oportunidad de celebrar el Año Jubilar de San Francisco de Asis y la Mission Dolores. Habrán talleres en español y en ingles. Habrán talleres específicos para lideres de grupos juveniles.  Inscríbete hoy! Para mas información y para inscribirte oprime aquí. Asiste y a la vez puedes recolectar horas para la certificación de catequista.  Para mas información y bajar el formulario oprime aquí.   

• The Center for Sainthood Studies – Certificate Program
  Join the Intensive 6-Day Certificate Program January 31- February 6, 2027
  Location: Vallombrosa Center 250 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
  Register today and advance the cause of holiness in America.
  For more information: info@sainthoodcenter.com
   
  The Certificate program is an intensive week-long course designed to provide participants with an understanding of the theology, history, canon law, and ecclesial practices related to the causes of saints. Sainthoodcenter.com
  

• Jesuit School of Theology Curso en línea gratuito.
  El Arte de la Escucha, fundamentos de la conversación en el Espíritu. Este curso te invita a redescubrir el arte de la escucha — como una forma de abrirte a Dios, a los demás y al movimiento del Espíritu.  Inscríbase aquí.
  
  
• USCCB/JFI. New Resource – Clinic's Parish Toolkit. This toolkit aims to provide immediate steps that parishes and Catholic institutions can take to promote the safety and security of its members and to accompany and support immigrants who have a family member who is detained or threatened by deportation. It includes essential Know Your Rights information for immigrants, emergency preparedness planning resources, and accompaniment and educational resources for parish staff and volunteers. Download resources here.

•  ¡Cuidado con el Fraude de Inmigración! Infórmese y protéjase, El Programa de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Stockton los invita a un Taller Gratuito. Cada tercer jueves del mes en Caridades Católicas, Stockton.
  

Events from our Parishes and Community

• Rosary for Immigrants: You are warmly invited to join us in praying the Rosary to show our immigrant brothers and sisters that they are not alone. This is not a protest, but a peaceful, public witness of our Catholic faith—a visible reminder of the compassion, dignity, and love at the heart of our community. Your presence matters. Stand with us in prayer and hope. Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. outside ICE facility.
  
  
• Recharge Your Faith - Encounter Christ at the Journey in Christianity Weekend Retreat - Sept.  25-27, 2026 – Register online.
  
  
• St. Michael Festival: Come joint the fun of the 122nd Parish Festival on Sun., Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Central Valley Lebanese Festival: Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 4981 E. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton. Visit cvlebfest.org for more details.
  
  
• Bunco Game Day: Presented by YLGI 79 Patricia, Sat. Oct. 17 at St. Partrick's Parish Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20, includes Potato Bar, Luncheon & Bunco.
  
  
• Rosary Social: With the Eucharistic Franciscan Missionary Sisters. Open to ladies ages 15-14. Make a Rosary with the sisters, ask about their Religious Life and get to know how Mary is their model of fidelity. Oct. 25 at St. Anne Church, Lodi, CA.
  
  

Saint of the Day

Pope's September Prayer Intention:

For The Care of Water.