A Blessed Lent & Parish Update from Fr. Adrian

by Rev. Adrian Cisneros  |  02/22/2026  |  From the Clergy

Hello, St. Stanislaus family!

Happy Lent! I really enjoy and appreciate the Lenten season, and I pray that you take the opportunities of prayer, fasting and almsgiving during this penitential season. You will notice a toned-down church interior, as well as Mass because there is no Gloria and certain music in Lent. This season is usually a slower one, which should give us time to take a breath, add in some extra daily prayer, catch a daily Mass, fast from some food, drink or hobby to allow us to focus more on God in our lives. Please take a look at (and snap a photo of) the Lent 2026  flier to see what opportunities you can participate in beginning this first full week of Lent.

I also want to announce that Fr. Jovy is being moved to St. Michael’s Church in Stockton to take the place of Msgr. Gus who has decided to retire early. He will be leaving us very soon, February 27^th will be his last day at our parish. Thank you, Fr. Jovy for your time and service to our parish and we pray that your time at St. Michael’s Church in Stockton is fruitful for you.  Bishop Cotta has assigned Fr. Raju Gudimalla to St. Stanislaus beginning on February 28^th, so you will see him at Masses beginning on March 1^st.

Please keep both Fr. Jovy and Fr. Raju in your prayers, and welcome him when you him!

A Blessed Lenten season to you all!

-Rev. Adrian Cisneros