October 12, 2026
Sharing the good news with the joy that comes from receiving the Eucharist for the first time, a number of children from Migrant Family Centers received the Sacrament of Eucharistic during the months of September and October.
Thank you to the priests who officiated at these celebrations:
Empire Migrant Center, Rev Camilo Garcia, St. Anthony, Hughson, Sept. 20.
Westley Migrant Center, Rev. Raju Gudimalla, Sacred Heart, Patterson, Sept. 26.
Migrant Families in Rural Area, Rev. Saul A. Walle, St. Mary's, Stockton Sept. 26.
Harney Ln. Migrant Family Center. Rev. Jery Brown, St. Joachim parish, Lockeford, Oct. 3.
Migrant Family Centers #II & III French Camp Rev. Christhudasan Varghese, St. George, Oct. 3.
This October, Bishop Cotta invites us to reflect upon USCCB's Respect Life Prayer and Action guide, prompting us to deepen our commitment to the dignity of every human person. As we observe Respect Life Month, let us prayerfully reflect on his message and put our faith into action by supporting and advocating for life at every stage. We encourage all the faithful to use this reflection as a resource for prayer, reflection, and concrete acts of love and compassion throughout October.
Click below for the Prayer Guide
Click below for the Prayer Guide
Stay connected with the Synod journey in our diocese! The Synod Corner provides updates, reflections, and resources to help us continue walking together in faith, listening to one another, and participating in the life and mission of the Church.
English: Click here.
Español: Oprima aquí.
English: Click here.
Español: Oprima aquí.
The Church designates feast days and liturgical celebrations throughout the year to help us reflect on and rejoice in our spiritual journey. Catholic Rural Life is especially attuned to the rhythms of nature and strive to connect the changing seasons with the enduring Word of the liturgy. To that end, Catholic Rural Life has a series of blessings for each month of the year that highlights an aspect of rural life.
Click here for October's Monthly Blessing - Blessing of Animals
Click here for October's Monthly Blessing - Blessing of Animals
Every Monday, Deacon Mike Wofford from Catholic Charities will have a new reflection to share. To view his current and archived messages, click the image above.
Upcoming events from our Ministries
Office of Hispanic Ministry
- NEW Instituto Hispano/JST. Líderes Custodios de la Magnífica Humanidad. Explora el impacto de la IA en la fe y descubre recursos prácticos para el servicio pastoral. Únete a una Comunidad de acompañamiento y Estudio Pastoral sobre la Encíclica Magnifica Humanitas. 7 sesiones de estudio, oración y diálogo participativo. Fecha de Inicio: jueves 29 de octubre de 2026.
Modalidad: Online. Clases virtuales por Zoom de 6 a 8 p.m. (PST). Jueves: 29 de octubre, 19 de noviembre, 10 de diciembre, 14 de enero, 04 de febrero, 25 de febrero, 18 de marzo.
Inscripción: $25 USD
Regístrate aquí y haz clic en el enlacede abajo para ir al formulario: https://slate.scu.edu/register/magnificahumanitas
(Selecciona la opción "Workshop $25") Para mayor información o dudas sobre el proceso de registro, comunícate con nosotros al (510) 549-5020 o escríbenos a jstinstitutohispano@scu.edu. - NEW Guía práctica parroquial de CLINIC. Apoyando a los inmigrantes en tiempos de necesidad. Versión en español en este enlace: Parish Toolkit - Español.pdf
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. Parish Toolkit Supporting Immigrants in a Time of Need.2026.0410.pdf
Office of Catholic Charities
- Low-Cost Mental Health Counseling. Take care of your Mental Health, services are available to individuals, couples, children, youth, and elderly regardless of race, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, economic status or sexual orientation. For more information contact Alma Torres at 209-369-6947.
- Asesoramiento a bajo costo de salud mental. Cuida tu salud mental. Abierto a todos, los sevicios estan disponibles para personas, parejas, ninos, jovenes y ancianos, independientemente de su raza, edad, genero, etnia, situacion economica u orientacion sexual. Para mas informacion comuniquese con Alma Torres al 209-369-6947.
- ¡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.
Office of Marriage and Family Life
- Pray and Give Thanks for Healthcare Workers at the Annual White Mass on Oct. 15, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish - 1813 Oakdale Road Modesto, CA, 95355.
- Join the Catechetical Institute for a FREE webinar series focusing on The Natural Sexual Attraction of Man and Woman and its Proper End! You may sign up for all sessions or only those of interest to you.
Franciscan Institute Guild webinar series.
- 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.
- 2nd 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-
- 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.
- 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
Events from our Parishes and Community
- St. Bernadette's Fall Fest 2026: Come join the fun with Raffle Prizes, Live Music, Food, and more on Sat. Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 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.
- St. Luke Elementary Boots and Brews: There will be Music, Food, Drinks and Raffles on Oct. 24 6 to 10 p.m. For Tickets click here. For more information on being a sponsor click here. To make a donation click here.
- Christian Life Program: Couples for Christ at St. Anthony's Parish in Manteca invites Couples, Single Men and Woman, Widows and Widowers, every Sat. from Oct. 24 to Nov. 14 from 1:30 - 4 p.m.
- 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.
- Un Día con Jesús Misericordioso: Parroquia de San Eduardo y el Apostolado de la Divina Misericordia les invita. Jueves, 5 de Nov., de 10 a.m. a 6:30 p.m.
Saint of the Day
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Pope's September Prayer Intention:
For Mental Health Ministry.
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"Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses."
~ Pope Leo XIV~