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Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Meet our clergy.

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REV. FR. MARK WAGNER, PASTOR

About Fr. Mark (excerpted from his 2018 “How I became a priest” article for St. Joseph’s Church):

“I attended 6:30 am Mass every day at Presentation Parish before my classes at Lincoln High School.  I also tried to do a daily holy hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, following the famous recommendation of Bishop Fulton Sheen.  As the only young man in the Legion of Mary group,   I was “blessed among women” at meetings.  As a high school foreign exchange student in France, I discovered that most French people are non-practicing Catholics, who were amazed that I wanted to attend daily Mass.  By bicycle, I went to countless wonderful churches! Attending Delta College for two years, I played on the soccer team and gradually began to lose interest in becoming a priest.  Next, I studied journalism at Chico State University, becoming a disc jockey for a campus radio station.  I also attended parties and chased girls (but God prevented me from catching any!)  Throughout, I was not able to drown out the voice of God calling me to the priesthood.  I felt unfulfilled and resumed my practice of daily Mass and holy hour, and decided to enter the seminary.  When I told my roommates about my decision, they said it was “cool,” and I found out that some of them were Catholic.  After two years of college seminary, I was sent for five years of theology study in Rome. This was a blessing, as I was able to visit the shrines of Europe and the Holy Land.  I received a theology degree from the “Gregorian University” and a license degree (S.T.L.) in moral theology from the “John Paul II Institute for Studies of Marriage and Family.”   Upon finishing my studies, I returned home and was ordained a priest by Bishop Donald Montrose on September 24, 1988.”

Fr. Mark is pleased to return to his “home parish” and looks forward to serving the parishioners of Presentation Parish.

REV. FR. RAMAKOTI SAKANI, HGN, PAROCHIAL VICAR

Coming Soon

REV. FR. SUDHAKAR MANDA, HGN, PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. dr. bill brennan.

Rev. Dr. Bill Brennan: [email protected]

REV. MR. SCOTT JOHNSON

Rev. Mr. Scott Johnson: [email protected]

REV. MR. MIKE NAVAREC, SR.

Rev. Mr. Mike Navarec, Sr.: [email protected]

Meet our Parish and School Staff

Administrative Team:

• Eren Bongcaron, 209-320-5719,   [email protected]
• Laurie Franco, 209-472-2150

Administrative Assistant:

Abigail Orrison, 209-320-5715,   [email protected]

Facilities Scheduling:

[email protected]

Facilities Supervisor:

[email protected]

Media Coordinator:

Eren Bongcaron,  [email protected]

Parish Data Coordinator:

Juanita Chavez, 209-320-5720,  [email protected]

Receptionist:

Adriana M. Benitez, 209-472-2150,   [email protected]

MUSIC: 

• Minister of Music: Victor Victorino, [email protected]
• Choir Director: Errol Respicio, [email protected]
• Music Accompanist, Robert Hull, [email protected]
• Minister of Liturgy: Katherine Andrews, PhD,   [email protected]

PASTORAL & SOCIAL SERVICES:

• Parish Co-Administrator, Eren Bongcaron, [email protected]

RELIGOUS EDUCATION (Grades K-12);

• Religious Education/RCIC: Nancy Gomez, [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY (High School):

• Sandra Gonzalez, [email protected]

Maria Amen, [email protected]

Vice Principal:

Nicole Wright, [email protected]

School Office Assistant:

Jeana Saccomagno, ​ [email protected]

​Administrative Assistant:

Clariza Bermudez, [email protected]

Meet our Councils

The Pastoral Council  is an advisory board that assists the parish in its spiritual growth. The Council, a representative body, collaborates with the Pastor in making major decisions, both pastoral and administrative, which affect the parish as a whole. The Pastoral Council consists of active members from our community that are appointed by the Ministry Team. Each are leaders of their respective ministries and serve a 3-year term with the option of re-election or re-appointment. 

Debi Hill, Chair- Early Childhood

Ron Hoverstad- Past Chair

Patricia Bader- Liturgy/Music

Tolen Teigen- Finance

Carol Quijada- Member-At-Large

The Stewardship Council  exists for the purpose of establishing and articulating the concept of stewardship in parish life. It also engages parishioners of all ages in stewardship practices and connecting the overall concept of stewardship with the parish’s mission to become a more deeply Christ-centered and Eucharist-centered community of faith. The Stewardship Council meets regularly to carry out and evaluate the stewardship effort on an annual basis, prepare a time and talent list or catalog of parish activities and organizations, ensure that those who volunteer are contacted and asked to become involved and updating of ministry and parishioner information.

Kathy Janssen, Chair

Alma Suerdieck

Carol Quijada

Cathy Schrader

Deacon Scott Johnson

Fabienne Johnson

Julie Schneider

Linda Bradshaw

Marcy & Alex Mendoza

Tom & Pat McMillan

The Finance Council  is a consultant group under the authority of the Pastor.  The Finance Council assists with administration of parish goods, through studies analysis, reflects and monitors the budget and other financial issues, as needed. Volunteers are selected by the pastor and have experience in accounting, property management, budgeting, or other business related activities.

Cathy Schrader, Chair

Beverly Klunk, Vice Chair

​Jorge Lopez

Tom McMillan

Tolen Teigen

We welcome you all to be part of our Church community.

Useful links, contact info, church of the presentation (physical address), 1515 w ben holt drive, stockton, ca 95207 , ministry center (mailing address), 6715 leesburg place, stockton, ca 95207, ph: (209) 472-2150, fax: (209) 472-0541.

Parish School:

1635 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207

Phone: (209) 472-2140

Fax: (209) 320-1515

www.presentationschool.org