Dear Loved Ones,
Pleasant
Greetings Sacramento, CA, USA! We are now in the midst of experiencing summer
heat in the 3-digits middle of the day, but the cool breeze towards evening
makes up for leisurely sleep. Thanks GOD!
On our SAC
Lunch at the Red Lion Hotel on June 19, guest speaker was Aux Bishop Myron Cotta, whose ordination we
attended in March. Bishop Myron reflected on his journey of faith and his call
and response to priestly ministry. Bishop Cotta’s attention to the
promptings of the Holy Spirit throughout his life led him from being a layman
in the church, to a late vocation to the priesthood, and finally to his
ordination as the Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento. So, what are the
promptings of the Holy Spirit in your life? What is the Spirit calling and
inviting you to do?
Appointed by
Pope Francis on January 24, 2014, Most Reverend Myron J. Cotta was ordained as
Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento on March 25, 2014, as the fifth
Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento. Born and raised in the
community of Dos Palos, Merced County, where he grew up on a dairy farm,
Bishop Cotta entered St. John’s College Seminary in Camarillo, California, in
1980. He finished his undergraduate studies and continued at the major seminary,
where he completed his theological studies, receiving his Master’s Degree in
Divinity. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fresno on Sept.
12, 1987, and served for 15 years in a variety of roles including Vicar
General, Moderator of the Curia, Vicar for Clergy, Director of Continuing
Education of the Clergy, Supervisor of the Safe Environment Program, and
Director of the Propagation of the Faith. He was named Chaplain to His
Holiness on March 23, 2002, and Prelate of Honor in January 2009. Upon the
death of Bishop Steinbock of Fresno in 2010, Bishop Cotta was elected by the
Diocesan College of Consultors as the Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of
Fresno until 2012 when Bishop Armando Ochoa assumed leadership of the Diocese.
In addition, he speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The large
crowd had the opportunity to interact with Bishop Cotta, as well as
hear The Journey to the Call-- his own spiritual walk, call and
response to the vocation of priestly life and ministry prompted by the Holy
Spirit. I was impressed by the profound spontaneous delivery of the
Message, clear and inspiring presentation—leading to meditations on the call of
the Holy Spirit in our own lives!
On June 2, Gerry and I
marked our 40th wedding anniversary – thanks GOD for the wonderful
blessed years – family, good health, work/career and business to share with our
countrymen! I
Other highlights:
·
I got my new ASUS notebook and Canon printer dedicated for my personal
use inside my room. My past gadgets had become outdated and slow;
·
With Sean’s new work environment, he shopped for 3 sets of new 3-piece
suits, new dress socks,, ties to match, levelling up, ready to face on new
life-phase;
·
On our Opus Dei group, we had
Mass and potluck dinner to commemorate the anniversary of St. JoseMaria Escriva
on June 13; it was well-attended at St. Mel’s church.
·
Movies watched included: The Fault in the Stars, (very good, the leading
man who played August is a ballet dancer); The Transformers: Days of Extinction
(good family values, Mark Wahlberg looks good in this)
·
I am continuing with my fitness regimen (balance of diet, exercise,
medication); with proper discipline seems on the right track effectively!
·
Responding to God’s call, I am serving as Eucharistic Minister at St.
Mel’s – more Blessings!
Attached are 3 photos with
family and friends. Let us continue to pray for our country and people. Peace
and Joy to You and God Bless Us All!
Much love and Best Regards!!!
SUSAN BG
