REMINDER: PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS 

Readings for the week of June 7, 2026

Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/ Mk 12:38-44

Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b -16a/ 1 Cor 10:16-17/ Jn 6:51-58

Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6/ Mt 5:1-12

Tuesday:  1 Kgs 17:7-16/ Mt 5: 13-16

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39/ Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/ Mt 5:20-26

Friday: Dt 7:6-11/ 1Jn 4:7-16/ Mt 11:25-30

Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21/ Mt 5:33-37

Sunday: Ex 19: 2-6a/ Rom 5:6-11/ Mt 9:36- 10:8

Baptism Information 2026

-Spanish Baptism scheduled on the second Saturday of each month.

-English baptism scheduled on the third Saturday of each month.

NO baptisms will be celebrated during Lent, in the month of May or during Advent. Please call the parish office to register for baptismal class.

 

Restroom Courtesy Reminder
We kindly ask all parishioners to help keep our restrooms clean and welcoming for everyone. Please remember that our facilities are maintained by dedicated volunteers who generously give their time in service to our parish.

Out of respect for their efforts and for one another, we ask that you please clean up after yourself and report any issues to the parish office.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us care for our parish home.

Is God calling you to be a catechist?

So, what is a catechist, exactly? The word catechist comes from a Greek word meaning “to echo”. Catechist echo the Word of God to the children of our parish. Catechists come from all walks of life and are all ages. They are ordinary people, just like you, who generously volunteer their time to share our Catholic faith, values, and traditions with our youngest generation of Christians and to walk beside/bear witness to them. They are positive role models who help children grow in faith, spirituality, and their relationship with God. Their gift of time ana talents has tremendous value because through their words, actions, and expression of love for their students, the message of Jesus Christ continues to spread throughout the world. Could you be a catechist?

Do you:

·      Love God and want to know him better?

·      Do you want to instill that love of God in others?

·      Enjoy children and want to be a good role model for them?

·      Want to share our faith and help other grow in their faith?

·      Want to help children develop a relationship with God through Jesus Christ?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may mean that God is calling you to be a Catechist!

If you are interested in participating as a catechist or catechist helper, please call the parish office at 209-862-3528 or email: office@stjoachimnewman.org

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM – IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Attention Confirmation students and parents: Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates in our Confirmation preparation program.

Attendance is essential as we prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

·      June 17th @ 6pm: Reconciliation (Confessions) for students only. Sign in at 5:45pm. Please note, Sponsors are to have Reconciliation at their parish before Confirmation Mass.  

·      June 19th @ 5pm: Confirmation practice – Sign in by 4:45pm. Sponsor or representative must attend.

Please contact the office of Religious Education 209-862-2878 if you have any questions.

Consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart: Please join Bishop Cotta at 7:00pm on Thursday, June 11 at the Cathedral of the Annunciation for a Holy Hour celebrating the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in honor of the 2026 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For more information, please visit: https://stocktondiocese.org/consecration-sacred-heart 

Director of Youth Faith Formation – Part Time - St. Stanislaus Catholic Community 

We are seeking a dedicated, bilingual (English/Spanish) practicing Catholic to lead our Youth Faith Formation programs. This position oversees sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation), catechist coordination, and faith formation for children and families in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate holds a degree in theology or religious education (or equivalent experience) and has a minimum of 3 years in parish faith formation. Salary: $22-$24 an hour

To apply or request the full job description, please send your resume to manager@ststanscc.org.

Last weekend we were blessed to have a visiting priest from Cross Catholic Outreach. More

than ever, poor families in developing countries depend on Catholic missions for assistance

with food, water, shelter, medical care and spiritual nourishment. It’s not too late to support Cross Catholic Outreach and the Church missions that live out the Corporal Works of Mercy, such as feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty.

To participate, please go to CrossCatholic.org/outreach

SACRED HEART: His Reign Has No End.

This new docudrama presents the heart of Jesus as revealed to Saint Margaret Mary 350 years ago in France. The film highlights how the mystery of the Sacred Heart continues to draw people from around the world to experience its love, grace, and transforming power for all humanity.

The timing of this film is especially meaningful, as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. In conjunction with this milestone, the U.S. Catholic bishops are set to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus this June.

The film has already been very well received internationally and has been described as a blockbuster overseas, with nearly one million viewers in Europe to date. Scan the QR code for show times.

Young Ladies Grand Institute #221

The Y.L.G.I #221 will be having a meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.