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Church & Administrative Offices

163 West Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376

Phone: 209-835-4560 Fax: 209-835-4588

www.st-bernards.org

Office Hours

Monday: 8:30am-7:00pm

Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm

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Liturgical Schedule

Weekday Masses: (all Masses in Church)

Monday - Friday: 8:00am & 5:30pm

Saturday: 8:00am

Weekend Masses:

Saturday:

5:00pm English Church

7:00pm Spanish Church

Sunday:

7:00am English Church

8:30am Portuguese/English Church

8:30am Spanish Holy Family Center

10:00am English Church

11:00am English Holy Family Center

1:00pm Spanish Holy Family Center

4:00pm English/Filipino Church

6:00pm English Holy Family Center St. Bernard’s Catholic School

Phone: (209) 835-8018

www.st-bernardschool.org

April 1, 2018

Pastoral Staff

209-835-4560 Ext. # by Name

Rev. Fr. David Dutra, #125 Pastor

Rev. Fr. Sleevaraj Pasala, #112

Rev. Delfin Tumaca, #156

Parochial Vicars

Rev. Mr. Ray Whitlock

836-3194

Rev. Mr. Peter Ryza, #162

Deacons

Jennifer Overby, #157 Administrator

Marie White, #111

Office Manager

Mary Correia, #102 Maria Esther Ramirez, #163

Dulcina Serda, #106

Parish Secretaries Leticia Gomez, #110

Receptionist

Elvira Orozco, #189

Director of Religious Education

Mikayla Anderson, #168

Adult Education Director

Stacy Hughes, #107

Diana Gamez, #121

Faith Formation Assistants

Remedios M. Barrera, #188

Hispanic Ministry Director

Baptism Ministry Coordinator

Leticia Villegas-Gomez, #128

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Laura V. Ramos, #103

Youth Ministry Assistant

Efrain Orjuela, #138

Music Director

Steve Arena, #113

Stewardship Coordinator

Sr. Marlene Sylas, #142 Ministry of Caring Coordinator

Sr. Cecilia D’Mello, #155

Funeral Ministry Coordinator

Mary Costa, #161

Liturgical Coordinator

Patricia Paredes, #130

Principal

Robbin Pombo, #131

School Secretary

Sue Barnes, #132

Bookkeeper/Scrip Coordinator

Karen Abelar, #301

Pre-School Director

Larry Bettencourt, #135

Chuck Dubie Maintenance Supervisors

Cristina Barrera,

Sandra Parreiras

Samuel Contreras

Maintenance Staff

Welcome to St. Bernard’s Parish

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Expressing our love of Jesus Christ through the Eucharist, enlightened by the Holy

Spirit, and by living the will of the Father, we gather as one family, rich in culture and

tradition, willing to share our gifts with all, and working together as we journey to the

kingdom of God.

St. Bernard’s Parish

Dear Parishioners,

On this day of our Lord’s glorious Resurrection,

may the Spirit of the Risen Christ always live with-

in you, and may you always have the gift of Love,

the blessing of Hope, and the promise of Peace.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Fr. David Dutra, Priests, Dea-

cons,

Sisters, and Staff of St. Bernard’s

Parish

WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: What is the most important holiday on the Catholic calendar?

Answer: In our daily life, we often refer to "holidays." The word "holiday" ac-tually comes from the word "holy day." More than a simple celebration or family gathering, these days connect us to God in a unique way. We remember - and share in - the events in God's plan of salvation. Some feasts may be celebrated with more traditions and secular attention, like Christmas, but the most important holy day is Easter. When Jesus died and rose again, he destroyed the ultimate weapon of sin and made it possible for us to have eternal life with him in Heaven. Without the resurrection, St. Paul tells us, our faith is in vain. This past Holy Week, we walked through the Paschal Mystery, the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Easter is commemorated each time we celebrate the Mass. As St. John Paul II said, "we are an Easter people and alle-luia is our song!" Jesus was born for Easter. Our joyful celebration of the resurrection is at the core of what it means to be a Christian!


M A S S I N T E N T I O N S

FRIDAY, April 6th 8:00 a.m. +Virginia Mattos +Joel Realin Living & Deceased members of the Ohler/Leyba Families 5:30 p.m. +Cesar Tacotaco +Juan Perez, II +Mary “Candy” Ruiz Intentions of Expedito Garcia, Jr.

SATURDAY, April 7th 8:00 a.m. +Espiritu, Josefa, & Leonardo Priela +Antonio G. Silva +Jimmy Tucker

5:30 p.m.

(Church)

7:00 p.m.

(Church)

SUNDAY, April 1st 7:00 a.m. (Church)

8:30 a.m. (Church)

8:30 a.m.

(HFC)

10:00 a.m.

(Church)

11:00 a.m.

(HFC) 12:00 p.m. (Church)

MONDAY, April 2nd 8:00 a.m. +Rosemarie Freitas +Teresa Olasolo +The Anthony Vierra Family +Valeriano Garcia +Jovina Quinto 5:30 p.m. +Galvao & Morais Family +Don Ligutom, Sr. +Alfred Ornellas Intentions of Maria Ligutom

TUESDAY, April 3rd

8:00 a.m. +Rita, John, & Johnnie Costa +Aurelio Pangilinan +Betsy Parrillo +Ruben & Alicia Barrera 5:30 p.m. +Maria Anzaldo +Michael Duvernay +Vivian Yvonne Green +Joe, Velma, & Jerry Pimentel

WEDNESDAY, April 4th 8:00 a.m. +Ace Villanueva +Ysabino Sampayan

+Angelito Castro, Jr. Intentions of Luis Aguillera 5:30 p.m. +Francisco & Theresa Placeres (Spanish) +Criseldo Mina +Souls in Purgatory +Elvira & Victor Garza

THURSDAY, April 5th 8:00 a.m. +James & Isabel Byrne +Judith Lee +Frank Cardoza +Efigenia Balolong +Iluminada P. Aranda +Edgardo Martinez 5:30 p.m. +Paul Ohler +Fr. John Kelly +Teixeira & Matos Family +Antonio & Clotilde Martins

Altar Candle Memorial The Altar Candle Memorials for the week of April 1st:

In memory of the Presbyterate and People of St. Bernard’s Parish.

Reconciliation Schedule

Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Saturday: 6:30 am to 7:45 am

3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Mass Schedule

To accommodate our Spanish speaking community, all Wednesday evening Masses, beginning April 4th , will be celebrated in Spanish. The Mass is open to everyone to attend.

For the intentions of

our Parish Family and people throughout the world.

For the People of St. Bernard’s and people throughout the world. For the souls of the faithful de-

parted, especially those in most

need of His Mercy.

Second Offering

Next week our second offering is for our New Church, the “Building Together With

Christ Campaign”. Thank you to all who have donated and prayed for this vital project!


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PARISH ACTIVITIES CH-Church, HFC-Holy Family Center , LH-Large Hall, SH-Small Hall, MC-Ministry Center, LH Mtg. Rm.-Large Hall Meeting Room

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Easter Sunday ~ No Activities

Monday, April 2, 2018 10:00 a.m. CYO-LH

6:30 p.m. English Baptism Prep. Class-CH

6:30 p.m. Amigos de Dios-LH, SH

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:00 a.m. CYO-LH

7:00 p.m. Ministry Leader Mtg.-MC 1

7:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group-MC 2 7:00 p.m. Ultreya de Cursillos-LH Mtg. Rm. 7:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.-SH

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 8:30 a.m. Morning Social-LH Mtg. Rm. 10:00 a.m. CYO-LH

6:00 p.m. Confessions-CH

7:00 p.m. Warriors for Christ-HFC

7:00 p.m. Spanish Bible Study-MC 1 & 2

7:00 p.m. English Cursillo-LH Mtg. Rm.

Thursday, April 5, 2018 8:30 a.m. Cleaning for Jesus-CH

10:00 a.m. CYO-LH

10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Astoria Gardens 6:30 p.m. Spanish Baptism Prep. Class-LH

6:30 p.m. American Heritage Board/Leader Mtg.-SH

6:30 p.m. Parish Choir-MC 1

6:30 p.m. Renacer-MC 2

Friday, April 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. CYO-LH

10:15 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Brookdale 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Service at New Hope 6:30 p.m. ABBA-MC 1

6:30 p.m. Viento Nuevo-MC 2

7:00 p.m. Spanish Young Adults-SH

Saturday, April 7, 2018 6:30 a.m. Confessions-CH

7:00 a.m. Cursillo Sabatina-LH Mtg. Rm. 9:00 a.m. Growing in Christ Series-MC 1 & 2 10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Tracy Nursing &

Rehab. Center 11:00 a.m. Senior Celebration-CH, LH, K, SH

3:30 p.m. Confessions-CH

6:30 p.m. Spanish RCIA-MC 2

WHAT: Coffee, juice, fruit, snacks, & more WHEN: Every Wednesday, after 8:00 am Mass WHERE: Large Hall Meeting Room

WHY: For food, fellowship, & fun!

WEDNESDAY

MORNING SOCIAL

Readings for the Week

Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7or Lk 24:13-35

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [5b]/ Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/ Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/ Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/ Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-15

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

(Adoration Chapel located in Convent behind Church)

“Let us remember that an age prospers or dwindles

in proportion to its devotion to the Eucharist. This is

the measure of its spiritual life, faith, charity, and vir-

tue.” ~St. Peter Julian Eymard

Adorers are welcome at any hour; to become an adorer or

for inquiries, please call: Anita Laspina (English) @ 835-

3173, Cecilia (Spanish) @ 346-3372 or Claudia (Spanish)

@ 209-627-7905.

Ministry of Caring St. Bernard’s Parish

Remembered with love … Rose Affonso RIP and Dolly Silveira RIP by Larry & Elaine Conner , and Albert & Geri Nigg. Betty Brazil RIP by Albert & Geri Nigg.

Wedding Anniversaries need to be called in 3 weeks in

advance. Names cannot be automatically put into this

column without your authorization. Please call Sr.

Marlene for information or names to be added to this

column.

God’s gift of love … Baby Logan Fuentes born to Edgar & Lucia!

Love endures … Art & Charlotte Junqueiro celebrating 68 years on the 1st!

Lifting up to God for healing: ... those lately in

hospital … Beatriz Ramos, Dolores Harter, Gordon Bandalan, Lucia Burgos, Lucila Jensen, Maria Cortes, Maria de Rodriguez, Rogelia Silva, Samuel Bass,

and at home/convalescent: Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, Adriana Arnaudo, Aggie Deeds, Alfonso Grijalva, Alice Borges, Anne Marie Colangelo, Athena, Baby Charlie McDermott & family, Barbara J. Francesco, Beatrice Barin, Bertha Palmer, Bob Strohmaier, Bradley Miles, Brian & Maria Kost, Carol Jaques, Candida Sarmento, Carol Louise Silva, Catherine Corsaro, Chelsea Ramirez, Chris Kingston, Concepcion Suarez Vazquez, Daniele Galanti, Darleen Fraker, David & Maxie Millingar, Debbie White, Denise Foose, Diane Silva, Donna Vicente, Dorothy Stewart, Edward Avila, Eileen Lawlor, Eileen Morri, Ellen Poso, Eric Treiss, Eugenia Texeira, Florentina Navarro, Guadalupe V. Ramirez, Guadalupe Ramirez, Gloria Martinez, Gloria Perry, Glorianne Piatek, Gussie Owen, Hanna Meller, Harriet Goldberg, Howard & Dorothy Silva, Ida Geist, Inez Gomes, Jackie H., Jennifer Van Dolah, John Kaudy, Jose & Maria C. Salvador, Joel Rivera, Jose Carrasquillo, Jose Mandujano, Jose Rico, Josephine Silva, Judy Marcus, Karol Morris, Katy Chavez, Leo Arnaudo, Leonard Alegre, Lilly Marie Ramirez, Linda Rivas, Liz Costa, Lois Whitlock, Loretta Graves, Lourdes Medeiros, Luis Correa, Luis Cabrillo, Luis Rosario, Lynne Hemmingsen, Mae Wible, Manuel Dias, Margaret Gonzalez, Margaret Moore, Maria de Jesus Ramos, Maria Noriega, Mark Cottrell, Maureen Bastedenbeck, Manuel Portolese, Margaret Tine, Maria Chao, Maria Rego, Maria Rico, Maria Guerrero, Marie White, Marlee Manesis, Mary Coleman, Mary Costa, Mary H. Bacchetti, Mary Raddatz, Mary Serpa, Mary Serrato, Matt Reeves, Maria Gonzalez, Miria Flores, Mitch Reeves, Nancy Jaques, Norma Ceballos, Patrick Morse, Pauline Kitchen, Pop Miller, Ramon Runas, Regina Stevens, Richard Garcia, Rick Hanson, Robert Furtado, Robert Soria, Ronnie Patterson, Ruth Eichorn, Sally Fernandez, Sally Villalovoz, Salvador Juarez, Sharen Petrig, Shari Ramirez, Steve Gannon, Ted Sandoval, Ted & Lorraine White, Teresa Humana, Theresa Elliott, Tony Souza, Veronica Grandinetti, Wanda Duquette, for our armed forces and their families and those we hold in our hearts.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK INVITING PARISHIONERS TO REFLECT

AND RESPOND TO SCRIPTURE

First Reading In this passage from Acts, Peter proclaims the resurrec-tion message with boldness. When is the last time you shared the good news of the Gospel?

Second Reading What do you think Paul means when he says each of us is joined to the death and resurrection of Christ?

Gospel Reading As you reflect once more on the Resurrection of Jesus, where can you bring new life to someone this week?

SENIOR CELEBRATION

Sat., April 7

Mass begins at 11 a.m. in Church followed by

lunch... “The gifts of the sacrament (of the Anointing of the Sick)

include uniting the sick person with Christ's Passion, for

the person's well-being and that of the Church; strength

to endure patiently the sufferings of illness and old age;

the forgiveness of sins if the person was unable to re-

ceive the Sacrament of Penance; and preparation for the

passage to eternal life." ~Catholic Catechism.

Thanks to the generosity of our parish family -

lunch is a variety of delicious dishes! Welcome to

GOOD FOOD and GOOD FELLOWSHIP!

It is important to RSVP PLEASE IF YOU ARE

PLANNING TO COME FOR LUNCH. You can

call Sr. Marlene 835 4560 ext. 142 till Thursday,

April 5.


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*Fr. David Dutra *Fr. Sleevaraj Pasala *Delfin Tumaca, FDCC *Fr. Carlos Fierro *Rev. Msgr. Ivo Rocha *Fr. Angel Rodriguez *Fr. Ronnie Manango *Pope Francis *Bishop Myron J. Cotta *Bishop Emeritus Stephen E. Blaire +Ernesto & Maria Dutra +Antonio & Virginia Fraga +John Silva +John Lima +Consuelo Rodriguez +Alicia Morales +Ruben Barrera +John, Mary, Edward, & Francis Mello +Carlos & Virginia Lima +Jim Fisher +Joe & Ida Petrig +John D. Dryden +Eugene Snider +Florence Dryden +Frank Dryden +Anthony Vierra +David Hamer +Animas del Purgatorio +Betty S. Brazil +Rosemarie “Rosie” Silva +Johnnie J. & Mary C. Silva +Manuel A. & Mary C. Brazil +Maria J. & Joe R. Silva +Frank T. Silva, Sr. +Ella Pombo +William & Irene VanDerbeck, Sr. +Al & Yvonne Petrig *John M. “Cash” Silva *Sharen Petrig *Daughters of the Cross *Josephine “Josie” Silva *Joe & Nancy Schlemmer, Jr. *Carol Louise Silva +Richard Reeves +Henry & Evelyn Lemos +Les & Vickey Gates +August & Mary Pellegri +Joe & Maxine King +Lewie King

+Roger Overby +Donald Weisbeck +Jim Weisbeck +Nelson & Annette Costa +John & Evelyn Bogetti +Mike & Dorothy Yrigoyen +Lilly McWilliams +Tony & Rose Gonzales +Joe F. Silveira +Glicerio A. Yñiguez +Claudia Yñiguez +Andres & Felicitas Rangel +Jonathan A. Fernandez +Charles & Isabel Guevara +Louie Villalovoz, Jr. +Georgeann Silva +Valverde Family +João Antonio Bettencourt +Maria da Gloria Neves +Jose Lorenzo Archuleta +James Strand & Myron +Juanita & Floyd Jenkins +Claudio & Agapita Sisneros +Donald Anthony Quintana +Donald Matthew Quintana +Kimberly Evenson +Michael Neves +Fran Vietor +Betsy Parrillo +Arlene Curran +John & Viola Simonich +Luis Castillo +Guillermo Resendez +Pedro & Rosa Castillo +Ruben & Consuelo Resendez +Anthony & Deolinda Costa +John & Avelina Alegre +John & Ida Borba +Janet Robinson +Antonio & Thelma Souza +Alfonso J. Santos-Trujillo +Maria Elena Soto Hinojosa +Rodolfo Maya Delgado +Alexander Garcia +Louise Garcia +Pietro Orlando +Marvin Foster, Jr. +Gilbert Monjes +Michael Monjes +Bonnie Guevara

+Pedro Yañez Bernal +Antonia Arias +Efren Alvarez +Carmen Nila +Dolores Torres +Jaime Amezcua +Gary Pine, Sr. +Olivia & Lupe Ramirez +Cayetano-Antido Family *Frank & Christine Cordero +Carmin & Laura Rodrigues +Pedro, Hilario, & Dolores Ulloa +Fernando P. Mutia, Sr. +Rosario D. Mutia +Benito Mutia +Susana Mutia +Lorenzo Diaz +Maria Diaz +Leonardo Cordero +Emmanuel Cordero +Teresa Samaniego-Skinner +Maria Strmiska +Tomas Rositas +Mary & Johnnie Sanchez +Ana & Jesus Farfan +Maria T. Pangelinan +Pacita F. Dishong +Frank T. Pangelinan *Jesus & Rosa Pangelinan +Frank L. Silva +Frank R. Silva +Mary Alatorre +Mary Rose +Jesus Soto Neri +Enrique Ureño Luna +Petra Santos Soto

Easter Flowers and Decorations

A donation has been made: * “In Honor of” or

+In loving memory of:


God’s Word Calls Us to Pray

One key reason to pray is because God has command-ed us to pray. If we are to be obedient to HIS will, then prayer must be part of our life in HIM. All Children who are in Religious Education classes

are required to know their prayers. Please help your

child by praying the basic prayers every night:

The Sign of the Cross, The Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary, Doxology, and the Act of Contrition.

Student Program Information:

Easter Break:

Our Faith Formation and Confirmation Programs are on break in observance of Holy Week and Easter. First Year Participants will return to their regular schedule during the week of April 9th. Second Year Participants will return to their regular schedule during the week of April 16th.

Parent Faith Formation Classes: First Year Confirmation parents:

Wed. Apr. 11th 9:30 a.m. at Ministry Center #2

Wed. Apr. 11th 6:30 p.m. at Fr. Fleming Hall

First Year Communion parents:



Second Year Communion parents:



Second Year Confirmation parent/Teen Encounter:

(Mandatory & Bilingual)

Fri. Apr. 20th 7:00pm to 9:00pm Holy Family Center– 12100 W Valpico Rd.

Coming Soon!!!

Faith Formation Registration

information will be available in

May, 2018.

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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

If you have a young child and you are considering Pre-school, please pay close attention to the following dates. We do not want any child to miss out on a great preschool experience. St. Bernard’s Catholic Preschool has open registrations now available for the 2018-2019 school year. Please call (209)835-8019 or email Karen Abelar, Director [email protected] if you have any questions, would like a brochure, or would like a tour of the Preschool.

St. Bernard’s

Catholic School

Applications Available

St. Bernard's Catholic School is currently accepting online applications for the 2018-2019 school year for all grades. If you would like your child to attend Kindergar-ten, he or she must be 5 years old by September 1, 2018. Kindergarten is almost full. You may complete the online application found at www.st-bernardschool.org and we will contact you to schedule an interview, but be aware that your child may be placed in a waiting list.

We look forward to welcoming you to our St. Bernard's

Catholic School family.

Tracy Youth Chess Tournament

St. Bernard's Catholic School will be hosting the Tracy Youth Chess Tournament on Friday, April 20th. Registra-tion is between 5:30-6:30 p.m. The tournament starts at 7:00 p.m. There is a $15 registration fee. The tournament is open to all kids (through high school) around the Tracy and Stockton area. Beginners are welcome as long as they know the basic rules of chess. Children will compete in sections of 4 players, of approximately equal age/grade/ability. Each child is guaranteed to win either a trophy (1st or 2nd) or a medal (3rd or 4th).

Come and support our parish school team!


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Have you been looking for a place to have fun and

learn about your faith with other Catholic youth in your

community? Come and check out SBYG EDGE or Life

Teen Youth Groups!

Edge Nights are open to all Jr. High students (6th, 7th, & 8th

grade). We meet Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM at HFC on Valpico

Road.

LifeTeen Nights are open to all High School students. We

meet Sundays right after the 6:00 PM Youth Mass at HFC on

Valpico Road, 7:30-9:00 PM.

This is a year round program;

we meet at the Holy Family Center weekly

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in faith, and in purity” ~1 TIM 4:12

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4/1 & 4/2 Easter ~ No Youth Group

4/8 & 4/9 Divine Mercy

4/15 & 4/16 Lifeteen Series-Get Happy-Stay Happy

~We are Waiting for You

4/22 & 4/23 Fun Day

SBYG Mission Statement

We are a family of young Catholics committed to the goal of living out the call of the Gospel through fellow-ship, prayer, and service in a constant effort to become the young men and women God created each one to be. Members of the group strive to know Christ more intimately, to understand His constant love for them, and to share it with those around them.

Help a Teen go to Retreat with your Sponsorship: Our Summer and Winter Retreats have been a crucial tool for the spiritual growth of our teens. Many of them would like to attend but are financially unable; but with your help, we can make these opportunities possible for them. Please consider giving a donation that would help students reach this goal. Whatever your possibilities are, help make a difference in our teens’ lives.

Warriors for Christ ~Young Adult Group~

Warriors for Christ is a group of young Catholics, 18 years & up, devoted to the work of God and His Church. We strive to lift each other up in our spiritual faith as Christians. Our focus is to provide charitable service to those in need in

our community & to petition God for His continual help and guidance. (We meet on Wednesdays at Holy Family Center at 7:30 p.m.)

For information, contact Vicky: (209) 832-1665 or email:

[email protected]. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

Welcome... There’s a seat here for you!

During this Lenten and up-

coming Easter Season, we have

our faithful weekly parishioners as well as newcomers,

visitors, and extended family and friends attending Mass.

St. Bernard’s is known for being a welcoming Parish.

In keeping with this tradition, please make room for one

another and greet one another in the pews. Our space is

limited, so remember to move to the center of the pew

when you see someone looking for a place to sit or invite

them into the pew…. they will be most grateful to have a

seat during Mass!

Totally Catholic

Fundraiser

SBYG will be hosting their annual jewelry fundraiser to fund the ministry’s programs and activities. It is our privilege to offer a variety of imported hand-made rosaries as well as a great as-sortment of medals, crucifixes, necklaces, rings and

bracelets. They will be available after mass April 7 & 8 and April 14 & 15.

Thank you for supporting the young leaders of our church.


BULLETIN

ADVERTISERS

A sincere THANK YOU to all our advertisers that have agreed to advertise in the new bulletin. Our ad-vertisers support and generously make our bulletin possible. If you would like to inquire about advertising in our Parish Bulletin, please email Gina Shaugh-nessy at: [email protected] or call her at 1-899-950-9952. She will be more than happy to assist you!

Donate Your Vehicle: help our

Building Together with Christ Campaign

Your vehicle donation can help us reach our goal of

building our much needed New Church. If you have a running and drivable vehicle, perhaps you may consider donating it to Adesa, and the proceeds will go to the Building with Christ Campaign for our New Church. Your donation will be tax deductible. For more information, contact Roy Hawkins at

209-815-5918.

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Your gift helps put our faith into action. By making a gift to the 2018 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal, you join hands with thousands whose generosity brings the love of Christ to so many in our diocese. Your gift directly supports di-ocesan ministries serving our parishes. Your gift should have some sacrificial relationship to your standard of living and God’s generosity and blessings to you and your family. No pledge is too small or too large. To make a pledge, you can do so online at stock-tondiocese.org/BMA, or by mail, or at Mass. Please make checks payable to the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust. If you have not yet made your contribution, it’s not too late.

Together as a Parish Community we can reach our goal

of $342,000.00.

Pledges to date: $184,539.00

# of Participating Families: 495

Paid to date: $107,310.00

Thank you for your sacrificial, supportive donations,

and prayers.

CATHOLIC QUOTES WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL

Christ is risen and life reigns!

~ St. John Chrysostom

St Bernard's Vacation Bible School Presents

June 11-15, 2018

Registration opens April 16 and closes on May 21. Space is limited. Forms can be downloaded from OUR Parish website: www.st-bernards.org or picked up and dropped off in the Church office. Enrollment fee is $25.00 each. Participants are ages 4 years old - 6th grade. The participant will be entertained throughout the day by watching plays taken from the Bible, making crafts, learning songs, playing games, snack, recesses, and faith sharing. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, take home craft, prizes, a certificate of completion, and new friend-ships. Family are invited to join us on Friday for Mass, closing ceremony and lunch. Volunteers are still need. If interested in volunteer-

ing, information on duties and position can be found at

www.st-bernards.org under Faith Formation Vacation

Bible School or contact Melissa by phone (209)839-6726

or email [email protected].

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Planning for the 2018, St Bernard's VBS program is un-der way and would not be a success without volunteers. There are many different ways you could volunteer your time. We have crafts stations, games stations, songs stations, or maybe you would just like to walk the children from sta-tion to station and enjoy the camp right along with the chil-dren. For a detail list of the duties and positions of the vol-unteers go to www.st-bernards.org and look under Faith Formation VBS. There will also be an information meeting on April 21 from 10:00am-12:00pm in the small hall. For more information contact Melissa by phone @

(209)839-6726 or email @ [email protected]


Safety in the Lord

Please Note: There are Religious Education Classes going on in the early evening on Tuesdays. As our Parish Community continues to grow, so do our activi-ties and therefore the parking lot fills up even more with cars from our participants. In order to ensure the safety of our students dur-ing drop off and dismissal, we aske everyone to please refrain from parking alongside the School. Cars parked there disrupt the dismissal process and endanger the safety of the students. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Tracy Interfaith and other food banks depend on food drives, grant money, and private donations to maintain their food supply. St. Bernard’s is collecting nonperishable food items and personal items to share with the less fortu-

nate. Items may be taken to Tracy Interfaith or to the

Parish Office.

ITEMS URGENTLY NEEDED AT THIS TIME ARE: Hygiene products; especially for men (e.g. razors, shave cream, soap, toothpaste & toothbrushes), sweaters, jackets, beanies, blankets and food items such as: peanut butter, jam or jelly, pasta (such as macaroni & cheese), canned fruit, vegetables, & soups. If you are able to donate items in bulk, they will gladly accept them as they will be distribut-ed in smaller containers. Can you spare a few hours a week? Interfaith needs help sorting donated clothing…..call them at 836-5424.

Pro Life Corner

“Seems to me as clear as daylight

that abortion would be a crime.”

~Mahatma Gandhi

Living Motherhood with God

Mother’s Group �

Come join us on the 3rd Monday of every month to make new friends with other Catholic moms, to unpack God’s plan for Motherhood and what does it mean for us mamas raising kids to know and love God. Kids are wel-come! Our meetings are on the third Monday of the month at 5pm-6pm in the Small Hall at 163 W. Eaton Ave. For more information contact:

Emily Mudd at [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE…

APRIL 21ST

WALK FOR LIFE…..

... to benefit Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy… Join us at Lincoln Park at 9am for registration. The Walk begins at 10am. Pledge forms are available in the Parish Office or on Pregnancy Resource Center’s (PRC) donor website:

www.donate.tracyprc.org

Thank you for your support!

LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

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Christ is risen indeed! We have ar-rived at the penultimate feast on the Church's calendar, the cause of our joy and our hope. Life has defeated death. Sorrow and suffering do not have the last say. In the resurrection of Jesus we see many reasons to rejoice. Not only has Jesus conquered the specter of visible death, but he restores to us graced life. On Holy Saturday, Jesus descended to the dead and delivered the just souls into heavenly paradise. What are our own Saturday tombs? Jesus has the power to open them all. That is our invitation, this day most of all. May resurrection joy fill your heart, your family, your workplace, and your com-munity. Happy Easter! �

Y.L.I. News

SAVE THE DATE - On Saturday, May

12th, the Y.L.I will be sponsoring their Annu-al “Materni-Tea” (a Pro-life Tea Party) in Fr. Fleming Hall.

SAVE THE DATE - On Friday, June 2nd, for the Y.L.I New 50’s inspired Sock Hop.

More information to come...

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St. Vincent de Paul

Dinner Fundraiser

Saturday, April 7, 2018 4:00pm to 7:00pm

St. Patrick’s Church (19399 E. Highway 120, Ripon)

Meal includes: tr i-tip, chicken, & two sides (food provided by Fagundes Meat & Catering)

Raffle, Door Prizes, Silent Auction

Tickets: Adults-$18, Children-$9, under 6 yrs. old-free Please contact Phyllis @ 209-380-4222

Proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul Non-Profit Ministries

Rookie Camp: For boys grades 2-4 (Fall ‘18) June 25-28 11am-2pm Camp fee $120, incl. T-Shirt ($100 if paid by June 15)

Intermediate Camp: For boys grades 7-8 (Fall ‘18) June 25-28 2pm-5pm Camp fee $120, incl. T-Shirt ($100 if paid by June 15)

Frosh-Soph Evening Camp: For boys grades 9-10 (Fall ‘18) June 4-7 5:30pm-8:30pm Camp fee $120, incl. T-Shirt ($100 if paid by June 1)

Youth Camp: For boys grades 5-6 (Fall ‘18) June 25-28 8am-11:00am Camp fee $120, incl. T-Shirt ($100 if paid by June 15)

Shooting Camp: For boys grades 7-10 (Fall ‘18) June 4-6 3:30pm-5:00pm Camp fee $60

Mail to: St. Mary’s High School Athletics

PO Box 7247, Stockton 95267

Or bring to: 5648 N. El Dorado St.

Info? Call 957-3340, ext. 108

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPS

Discernment Retreat

A “Come and See” Weekend Event

April 28-19, 2018

1520 Grand Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

For Single Catholic Women (ages 18-40)

A ‘no-pressure weekend exploring the spiritual prac-

tice of discernment

For information or to RSVP:

(415) 4563-8303 or [email protected]

CREATING A CULTURE OF PROTECTION

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

APRIL 2018

Did you know? The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was established by the USCCB in June 2002. It is a comprehensive set of procedures for addressing allega-tions of abuse of minors. The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.

We are Called

The Church is the Body of Christ. All members of the Church are linked to one another. We all have a responsibility to ensure the safety of children in our parishes, schools, families, and local communities.

HERE ARE FIVE WAYS YOU CAN

HELP KEEP CHILDREN SAFE:

1. Develop appropriate and loving relation-ships with your children.

2. Teach your children safety and healthy boundaries.

3. Know who had access to your children. 4. Learn the warning signs of abuse. 5. Report abuse to appropriate authorities.

SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL


Lecturas de la Semana

Domingo: Hch 10, 34. 37-43/Sal 118, 1-2. 16-17. 22- 23 [24]/Col 3, 1-4 o 1 Cor 5, 6-8/Jn 20, 1-9 o Mc 16, 1-7 o Lc 24, 13-35

Lunes: Hch 2, 14. 22-33/Sal 16, 1-2. 5. 7-8. 9-10. 11[1]/Mt28,8-15

Martes: Hch 2, 36-41/Sal 33, 4-5. 18-19. 20. 22 [5]/Jn20,11-18 Miércoles: Hch 3, 1-10/Sal 105, 1-2. 3-4. 6-7. 8-9 [3]/ Lc24,13-35

Jueves: Hch 3, 11-26/Sal 8, 2. 5. 6-7. 8-9 [2]/ Lc24,35-48

Viernes: Hch 4, 1-12/Sal 118, 1-2. 4. 22-24. 25-27 [22]/Jn21,1-14 Sábado: Hch 4, 13-21/Sal 118, 1. 14-15. 16-18. 19-21 [21]/Mc 16, 9-15 Solicitud Ministerial

del Obispo Como Uno, Dando Gloria a Dios

Su regalo puede ayudar a poner en acción nuestra fe. Al hacer un regalo para la Solicitud Ministerial del Obispo 2018, usted une sus manos a miles quienes generosamente traen el amor de Cristo a varios en nuestra Diócesis. Su regalo debe tener alguna relación de sacrificio con su nivel de vida y la generosidad y las bendiciones de Dios para usted y su familia. Puede hacer su promesa donando por internet al stocktondiocese.org/BMA ; por correo o de-jar su sobre en la colecta durante misa. Por favor de hacer los cheques a nombre de Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust. Gracias a las 495 familias que han entregado su sobre

de BMA con la promesa de 184,539.00, cual $107,310.00

ya fue pagado.

Segunda Ofrenda

La próxima semana, nuestra segunda ofrenda es para Nuestra Nueva Iglesia, “Construyendo junto con Cristo". Gracias y que el Señor los bendiga por su apoyo continuo! �

Horarios de Confesiones

Miércoles: 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Sábado: 6:30 a.m. a 7:45 a.m. 3:30 p.m. a 4:45 p.m.

VENTA DE JOYERÍA ANUAL

“TOTALLY CATHOLIC”

El Grupo de Jóvenes (SBYG) tendrá su Venta de Joyería Anual para recaudar fondos y

poder financiar los programas y actividades de

este ministerio. Es nuestro privilegio ofrecer

una variedad de rosarios importados hechos a

mano, así como un gran surtido de medallas, crucifijos, collares,

anillos y pulseras. Estarán disponibles después de la misa 7 & 8 y 14 &15 de abril. Gracias por apoyar a los jóvenes líderes de

nuestra iglesia.

Gracias por apoyar a nuestros jóvenes líderes.

Horario de Misa

Para poder servir a nuestra comunidad his-pana, a partir del 4 de abril, las Misas de los miércoles a las 5:30 p.m. serán celebradas en español. Todos están invitados a asistir a esta Misa.

Mis Queridos Amigos:

En este día de la gloriosa Resu-rrección de nuestro Señor, que el Es-

píritu de Cristo Resucitado siempre

viva dentro de ti, y que siempre ten-

gas el don del Amor, la bendición de

la Esperanza y la promesa de la Paz.

Sinceramente Suyo en Cristo, Padre David Dutra, Sacerdotes, Diáconos, Hermanas y personal de la parroquia de San Bernardo

Frases Católicas Palabras Para inspirar�

¡CRISTO RESUCITÓ Y LA VIDA REINA!

- San Juan Crisóstomo

SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL


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Información De Esta Semana :

Vacaciones de Pascua:

Nuestros Programas de Formación de Fe y Confirmación están en pausa en la observación a la Se-mana Santa. El programa de Primer Año volverá a su horario re-gular durante la semana del 9 de abril. El programa de Segundo Año regresará a su horario regular durante la semana del 16 de abril.

Clases de Padres de Confirmación del 2do año:

Ma. Abr. 10, 9:30 a.m. Centro de Ministerios #2

Ma. Abr. 10, 6:30 p.m. Gimnasio

Clases de Padres de Comunión del 1er año: Ma. Abr. 17, 9:30 a.m. Centro de Ministerios #2


Clases de Padres de Comunión del 2do año: Ma. Abr. 24, 9:30 a.m. Centro de Ministerios #2


Encuentro para Papas/estudiantes

2do Año Confirmación

Vier., Abr. 20 7:00pm a 9:00pm

En la Sagrada Familia-12100 W Valpico Rd.

La Palabra de Dios Nos Llama a Orar

Una razón clave para orar es porque Dios nos ha orde-nado orar. Si debemos ser obedientes a su voluntad, enton-ces la oración debe ser parte de nuestra vida en ÉL.

Todos los niños que están en clases de educación religiosa están obligados a saber sus oraciones. Por fa-

vor ayude a su niño orando las oraciones básicas cada

noche:

La señal de la cruz, el Padre Nuestro, Ave María, Doxología, y el acto de contrición.

¡¡¡Próximamente!!!

Registraciones abiertas de Formación de Fe esta-

rán disponible en mayo de 2018.

GUARDE LA FECHA…ABRIL 21ST

CAMINATA POR LA VIDA…..

... ... para beneficiar al “Pregnancy Resour-ce Center” de Tracy... Acompáñenos en el parque “Lincoln” a las 9AM para registrar-se. La Caminata iniciara a las 10AM.

Formas para patrocinar están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial o en la pagina de web del PRC: www.donate.tracyprc.org ¡Gracias por su apoyo!

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MES DE PREVENCIÓN DEL ABUSO

INFANTIL ABRIL 2018

¿Sabían?

El Estatuto para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes fue por la USCCB en del 2002. Este es un conjunto de

para responder a imputación de abu-so de menores. El Estatuto para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes unas directrices para la

la sanación, la y la prevención hechos de abuso en el

Caridades Católicas tiene el programa de

Apoyo a Padres de Familia.

Necesitas ayuda para establecer reglas en la familia? PRESENTAMOS

Programa de Educación Comunitaria de Crianza con Cariño

Es un taller que esperamos te ayude a ti y tu familia a aprender mas sobre la crianza con cariño, como comuni-carnos con respecto, como disciplinar sin pegar, como ma-nejar el estrés, como fortalecer la autoestima, como com-prender nuestros sentimientos y muchos temas mas. Las clases empiezan 4-16-18, todos los lunes a las 6:00 p.m. en la Parroquia de San Bernardo (salón pequeño de juntas) es gratis y en español.

Para mas información llame a:

Isabel Acosta (209) 444-5927 / [email protected]

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