Meet our Clergy

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    Fr. Mark

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     FR. SUDHAKAR

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  • Fr. Madhu

     FR. MADHU

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    REV. DR. BILL

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    Dcn. Scott

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    Dcn. Mike

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Priests

  • 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. SUDHAKAR MANDA, HGN, PAROCHIAL VICAR

    Hello, my name is Fr. Manda Sudhakar. I’m from India and I belong to the Missionary Society of Heralds of Good News (HGN). I was ordained to the priesthood on April 19, 2010. Since then, I have been appointed Vice-Rector in Heralds Spiritual Orientation Center HGN and Vice-Rector of St. Joseph’s Major Seminary. I’ve been a parish priest for several parishes as well. 


    I enjoy music vocals, singing, and drawing. I like reading books and my favorite book is “The Priest is Not His Own” by Bishop Fulton Sheen. My favorite saints are St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta and St. Cecilia. My favorite movie is “The Man Who Became Pope.” My favorite quote is “The Lord Provides.” I enjoy eating all South Indian dishes. 

  • REV. FR. MADHU APPANAPALLE, HGN, PAROCHIAL VICAR

    I am Father Madhu Appanapalle. I was ordained as a priest on April 19, 2012. Soon after my ordination, I was appointed as a pastor in a parish in India. I served five years in that parish then came to the Diocese of Stockton. 


    I served three years in Our Lady of Fatima in Modesto California as Parochial Vicar. I then moved to St. Anthony's in Manteca and served there for three years as Parochial Vicar. Now, I'm at Presentation Parish. And I love my priesthood!


    My favorite saints are St. Francis Xavier, St. Anthony of Padua, and St. Padre Pio. On top of that, I love Our Blessed Virgin Mary. 

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Meet our Parish and School Staff

Administrative Team:


Administrative Assistant:

Abigail Orrison, 209-320-5715, aorrison@presentationchurch.net


Facilities Scheduling:

Juanita Chavez, 209-320-5721, facilityscheduling@presentationchurch.net


Facilities Supervisor:

Ed Hendrickson, 209-320-5713, 

projects@presentationchurch.net


Communications Coordinator:

Chuy Cazares, comms@presentationchurch.net


Parish Data Coordinator:

Juanita Chavez, 209-320-5720, parish-data@presentationchurch.net


Receptionist:

Veronica Maldonado, 209-472-2150,  parishbvm@presentationchurch.net

ADULT FORMATION:


LITURGY:


MUSIC: 

  • Minister of Music: Victor Victorino, musicbvm@presentationchurch.net
  • Choir Director: Errol Respicio, choirbvm@presentationchurch.net
  • Music Accompanist, Robert Hull, rhull@presentationchurch.net

PASTORAL & SOCIAL SERVICES:


RELIGOUS EDUCATION (Grades K-12);

Principal:

Maria Amen, principal@presentationschool.org


Vice Principal:

Nicole Wright, vp@presentationschool.org


School Office Assistant:

Jeana Saccomagno, ​office@presentationschool.org


​Administrative Assistant:

Clariza Bermudez, adminassist@presentationschool.org

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. 


MEMBERS:

Carol Quijada, Chair

Allen Sturtevant

Cristina Goucher

Debi Hill

Guadalupe Ochoa

Jennifer Anzaldo

Jose (Chema) Sanchez

Mark Wall

Patricia Bader

Rochelle White

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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.


MEMBERS:

Kathy Janssen, Chair

Alma Suerdieck

Carol Quijada

Cathy Schrader

Deacon Scott Johnson

Fabienne Johnson

Diana Rojo

Julie Schneider

Marcy & Alex Mendoza

Tom & Pat McMillan

Allen & Gena Sturtevant

Maria Amen

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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.


MEMBERS:

Cathy Schrader, Chair

Andrew Miller

Bill Loyko

Charles Hastings

Don Wiley

Jorge  Lopez

Kathy Janssen

Tolen Teigen

Tom McMillan

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