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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: 8:30am-12:00pm

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Weekday Masses: (all Masses in Church) 12100 W. Valpico Road, Tracy, CA 95376 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 St. Bernard’s Catholic School 6:00pm English Holy Family Center Phone: (209) 835-8018 www.st-bernardschool.org Page 2 St. Bernard’s Parish

Welcome to St. Bernard’s Parish Pastoral Staff

209-835-4560 Ext. # by Name First Sunday of Lent

Rev. Fr. David Dutra, #125 March 10, 2019 Pastor

Rev. Fr. Sleevaraj Pasala, #112 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Rev. Fr. Delfin Tumaca, #156 Rev. Fr. Carlos Fierro, #118 Expressing our love of Jesus Christ through the Eucharist, enlightened by the Holy Parochial Vicars Spirit, and by living the will of the Father, we gather as one family, rich in culture and Rev. Mr. Ray Whitlock 836-3194 tradition, willing to share our gifts with all, and working together as we journey to the Deacon kingdom of God. Rev. Mr. Peter Ryza, #162 Deacon (Funerals & Marriages)

Jennifer Overby, #157 Administrator WHY DO WE DO THAT? Marie White, #111 (CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED) Office Manager Mary Correia, #102 Question:

Maria Esther Ramirez, #163 At times, temptation seems so powerful that it is almost impossible Dulcina Serda, #106 Parish Secretaries to resist. How can I be stronger in my resolve to avoid sin and tempta- Leticia Gomez, #110 tion? Receptionist

Elvira Orozco, #189 Answer: Director of Religious Education The saints have written that every human person desires the good. In a sense, we

Stacy Hughes, #107 don't desire sin itself. Temptation is powerful because there is at least some bit of good Diana Gamez, #121 Faith Formation Assistants in it. Even in the blackest of sin, there is something good that becomes twisted. We can Adult Education, #108 look for good in sin when we feel it is lacking in our own life. When we lack true rela-

Remedios M. Barrera, #188 tional intimacy, it can be easy to turn to lust. When we lack confidence in God in our Hispanic Ministry Director own lives, it can be easy to judge others or to grasp for control over situations. When Baptism Ministry Coordinator we lack peace in the present moment, it can be easy to compete with others or to treat

Leticia Villegas-Gomez, #128 others poorly in our quest for success. Youth Ministry Coordinator Overcoming temptation isn't just about repressing our sinful desires. If that's all we Laura V. Ramos, #103 do, they'll just burst out someplace else! If there is a recurring temptation in your life, Youth Ministry Assistant prayerfully consider why this is so appealing to you. Submit this to God and bring it to Martha Segura, #155 a wise person. And in the meantime, continue to resist temptation to sin. If we fail to Ministry of Caring Coordinator Mary Costa, #161 choose God in small choices, we're several steps down the road towards failing in larger Director of Liturgy ones. Pray for the grace to persevere!

Mikayla Anderson, #168 Director of Evangelization Steve Arena, #113 Stewardship Coordinator

Patricia Paredes, #130 Principal Your gift helps put our faith into action. By making a gift to the 2019 Bishop’s Min- Robbin Pombo, #131 School Secretary istry Appeal, you join hands with thousands whose generosity brings the love of Christ Sue Barnes, #132 to so many in our diocese. Your gift directly supports diocesan ministries serving our Bookkeeper/Scrip Coordinator parishes. Karen Abelar, #301 Pre-School Director Your gift should have some sacrificial relationship to your standard of living and

Larry Bettencourt, #135 God’s generosity and blessings to you and your family. No pledge is too small or too Jim Gwerder large. To make a pledge, you can do so online at stocktondiocese.org/BMA, or by mail, Maintenance Supervisors or at Mass. Please make checks payable to the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust. If you Cristina Barrera, have not yet made your contribution, it’s not too late. Together as a Parish Community Samuel Contreras, Rosario Valencia de Sanchez we can reach our goal of $360,000.00.

Maintenance Staff Thank you to the 413 families who have turned in their BMA envelopes with a promise of $129,744.00 and $78,073.00 paid! St. Bernard’s Parish Page 3 MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, March 10th FRIDAY, March 15th 7:00 a.m. +Charles & Victoria Tuso 8:00 a.m. +Carlos Sanchez (Church) +Sam & Marie Tuso +Roger Elissagaray +Thomas P. De Bord 8:30 a.m. +Felicissimo Carvalheira +Antonio G. Silva +Corazon M. Zapanta (Church) +John & Bernice Mancuso 5:30 p.m. +Carl & Lillian Repetto +Joe Borges 8:30 a.m. +Jose & Maria Ayala +Norma & Dave Rosaia (HFC) +Consuelo, Pascual, & Elisa Brionis +Jose & Maria Benevides & Family

10:00 a.m. +Evo Joseph Coelho +Mary Gillen (Church) +Jose Rocha Family +Mary Macias SATURDAY, March 16th 11:00 a.m. For all Parishioners, living & deceased 8:00 a.m. +Tony Ochoa +Fariborz Mike Motalei (HFC) +Leticia Ongmanchi +Fr. John Kelly 1:00 p.m. +Florencia Avalos +Victor & Loreto Zapien 5:00 p.m. +Manuel & Maria DeAna +Ted Sandoval (HFC) Intentions of Maria Elena Sanchez (Church) Intentions of Ailene Pamintuan 4:00 p.m. +Marcial, Sr. & Gerarda Escobia 7:00 p.m. +Pedro Ulloa +Maria de Jesus Terrazas (Church) Intentions of Connie Mangona (Church) Intentions of Jose Pedro Soto 6:00 p.m. +Denise Foose +Larry Grebil, Sr. & Jr. (HFC) +Jose S. & Evelyn F. Terra

MONDAY, March 11th Second Offering 8:00 a.m. +Rita, John, & Johnnie Costa Intentions of Andrei Benigno Vergara This week, support the Catholic Home Intentions of Aurea Escobar Missions Appeal! Right now, over 40% of 5:30 p.m. +Jacinto & Virginia Silva dioceses in the United States are considered mission territo- +Teodora Boongaling +Mario Ferreira ry because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work Intentions of Joseph Puthiyadam in their communities. Your donations support programs, such as religious education, seminary formation, and lay TUESDAY, March 12th ministry training, to build vibrant faith communities right 8:00 a.m. +Candido Pires here in the United States. Please be generous. Find more - +Velma Pimentel information at www.usccb.org/home missions. Intentions of Zita Desa 5:30 p.m. +King Soo Hui +Vaughn Haggerty +Carmin & Laura Rodrigues Next Week, our second offering is for “Youth Minis- Intentions of Jason Austria try”. These funds will support and greatly enhance our Youth Ministry & young adult programs and events (retreat WEDNESDAY, March 13th fees, special events and retreat supplies, costs of bringing in 8:00 a.m. +Johnnie & Mary Sanchez speakers, etc.). God bless you for your generosity….please +Hector & Maria dela Rosa remember to keep our youth in your prayers! 5:30 p.m. +Deceased children of the George Mark Children House Sick & deceased members of Our Lady of Fatima Society Altar Candle

THURSDAY, March 14th Memorial 8:00 a.m. +Andres Oceguera +Lily Valenzuela The Altar Candle Memorials for the week of March +Rigoberto Duran 10th are: 5:30 p.m. +Souls in Purgatory +Egidio Martins Intentions of Hugo Ureño Soto In loving memory of Janet Robinson, John & Ida Intentions of Patrick Koffi & Family Borba, and Antonio & Thelma Souza, requested by their families In loving memory of August & Mary Pellegri, requested by the Lombardi Family. Page 4 St. Bernard’s Parish 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, March 10, 2019 Friday, March 15, 2019 8:00 a.m. Light of the World Retreat-LH, K, SH, 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Service at New Hope LHMR 2:00 p.m. English Stations of the Cross-CH 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Group-HFC 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH 5:00 p.m. English Stations of the Cross-CH 6:30 p.m. Spanish Stations of the Cross-CH Monday, March 11, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. Legion of Mary-MC 2 6:30 p.m. Viento Nuevo MC 2 st - 7:00 p.m. Night of Healing-HFC 4:00 p.m. 1 Yr. Confirmation Classes HFC - 6:15 p.m. Legion of Mary-MC 2 7:00 p.m. Spanish Young Adult Group SH - 7:00 p.m. ABBA-MC 1 7:00 p.m. Spanish Altar Server Formation CH 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group-HFC 7:00 p.m. Light of the World Retreat-LH, K, SH, Saturday, March 16, 2019 LHMR 6:30 a.m. Confessions-CH - 7:00 a.m. Cursillo Sabatina-LHMR 7:00 p.m. Spanish Living Stations Practice MC 1 st 9:30 a.m. 1 Yr. Communion Classes-HFC Tuesday, March 12, 2019 10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Tracy Nursing & Rehabilitation 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH st 10:00 a.m. VBS Planning Mtg.-LHMR 6:00 p.m. 1 Yr. Confirmation Classes-HFC 12:00 p.m. Christian Life Program-MC 1 & 2 7:00 p.m. Spanish Baptism Prep. Class-LH 3:30 p.m. Confessions-CH 7:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group-MC 2 6:00 p.m. K. of C. St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-LH, K 7:00 p.m. Ulterya de Cursillos-LHMR 6:30 p.m. Spanish RCIA-MC 2 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Mtg.-SH

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 READINGS 9:00 a.m. Spanish Bible Study-MC 2 st 3:30 p.m. 1 Yr. Communion Classes-HFC FOR THE WEEK 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH - 6:00 p.m. Confessions CH ------Sunday: Dt 26:4 10/Ps 91:1 2, 10 11, 12 13, 14 15 7:00 p.m. RISE Challenge for Men LH - - - [cf. 15b]/Rom 10:8 13/Lk 4:1 13 7:00 p.m. Spanish Living Stations Practice SH - - - Monday: Lv 19:1 2, 11 18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/ 7:00 p.m. Spanish Bible Study MC 1 & 2 - - Mt 25:31 46 7:00 p.m. Men’s English Cursillo LHMR ------Tuesday: Is 55:10 11/Ps 34:4 5, 6 7, 16 17, 18 19 7:30 p.m. Warriors for Christ HFC - [18b]/Mt 6:7 15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/ Thursday, March 14, 2019 Lk 11:29-32 8:30 a.m. Cleaning for Jesus-CH Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, st 9:00 a.m. 1 Yr. English Parent Conf. Classes-HFC 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 st 9:00 a.m. 1 Yr. Spanish Parent Conf. Classes-HFC Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/ 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Astoria Gardens Mt 5:20-26 st 3:30 p.m. 1 Yr. Communion Classes-HFC Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/ 3:30 p.m. RESPECT Class-LHMR Mt 5:43-48 5:00 p.m. SB School PTC General Mtg.-LH st 6:30 p.m. 1 Yr. English Parent Conf. Classes-HFC 6:30 p.m. 1st Yr. Spanish Parent Conf. Classes-HFC Parish Office Closed 6:30 p.m. Renacer-MC 2 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir-SH Staff Retreat 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry Session-LHMR Our Parish Offices will be closed on Friday, March 15, 2019. Please keep our Parish Staff in your prayers as they gather for an all day staff retreat. St. Bernard’s Parish Page 5 Ministry of Caring God’s Gift of Life… Baby Anna Liz Ontiveros born to Our beloved now living with Christ in a new way … Simon and Lizette M.! Charlotte Bowles, Calvin Lee Mosset, and Jaime Victorica Valencia. Lifting up to God for healing: ... those lately in hospital… Adolfo Z. Solorio, Al V. Pudiquet, Amelia Remembered with love… Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Costa Nunez, Blanca M. Herrera, Carl Harper, Enrique Cardenas, RIP by Joe and Pat Ruse, Barbara Pombo, Mr. & Mrs. Etelvina E. Lopez, Herman Armijo Sr., Josephine Luna, Richard Bettencourt, Ms. Dianna Costa, Walter and Betty Maria E. Sanchez, Marisol Anguiano, Mary E. Alvarez, Williamson, Paul and Kathleen (De Costa) Gasta; Manuel Monica M. C. Castelluccio, Nick N. Camacho, Pat E. Anthony Castro Jr. RIP by Carol Louise Silva. Boland, Ramon Ochoa, Richard W. Martin, Sergio F. Barrera, Ximena H. Armenta, Wedding Anniversaries need to be called in 3 weeks in advance. Names cannot be automatically put into this and at home/convalescent: Adriana Arnaudo, Alfonso column without your authorization. Please call Grijalva, Alice Borges, Ambrose Perry, Amelia Licas, Martha Segura for information or names to be added Angi Repetto, Anne Marie Colangelo, Anthony F. Souza, to this column. (209) 835-4560 Ext.155 Athena, Barbara Alegre, Barbara Lawlor, Bertha Villegas, Betty Limon, Blanca Herrera, Brian & Maria Kost, Carol Jaques, Candida Sarmento, Carol Louise Silva, Catalina Jauregi, Catherine & Elizabeth Corsaro, Chris Kingston, HELP NEEDED WITH Darleen Fraker, David & Maxie Millingar, Debbie White, SENIOR CELEBRATIONS Deolinda Faria-Pauley, Donna Vicente, Edward Avila, Eileen Morri, Elena Rigos, Ellen Poso, Baby Ema Romero, Saturday April 27 and October 5 Eric Treiss, Florentina Navarro, Frank & Arlene DiMenco, Gloria Martinez, Glorianne Piatek, Gussie Owen, Hanna MINISTRY OF CARING IS IN NEED OF MANY Meller, Howard & Dorothy Silva, Ida Geist, Inez Gomes, MORE SIGN-UPS for food. Isidoro Teixeira, Ivory Goodrum, Jackie H., Jesse Rodriguez, John Kaudy, Jose & Maria C. Salvador, Jose PLEASE TAKE A FORM AND RETURN IT Carrasquillo, Jose Mandujano, Jose Rico, Jose Simas, ASAP. Forms are available at the Parish Office, in the Josephine Silva, Judy Marcus, Karol Morris, Kathy vestibule of the Church and Holy Family Center, and on the Hedrick, Kathy Ivestor, Katy Chavez, Kristi Stayton, Leo parish website. Arnaudo, Lilian Robertson, Linda Rivas, Lois Whitlock, WAYS TO RETURN FORMS: any collection basket at Lolita Sundipa, Louis F Avilla, Luis Correia, Luis Rosario, Sunday Masses; Parish Office or Fax (209) 835-4588. Lynne Hemmingsen, Mae Wible, Margaret Gonzalez, Margaret Moore, Margarita Rios, Margarito Contreras, THANK YOU! Maria Chao, Maria de la Luz Uribe, Maria Guerrero, Maria Rico, Marlene Reeves, Maria Valencia, Mark Cottrell, Mary Coleman, Mary H. Bacchetti, Mary Serpa, Mary Serrato, Mary Ann Pasaoa, Matt Reeves, Maureen Bastedenbeck, Mitch Reeves, Myrtis Hux, Nancy Jaques, Farewell Celebration Nancy Schlemmer, Nerisa Castro, Patrick Morse, Paul Hamlow, Penny Vandermeer, Pop Miller, Ramon Runas, for the Renee Reece, Robert Furtado, Robert Soria, Ronnie Daughters of the Cross Patterson, Rosemary Rast, Ruth Eichhorn, Sally Fernandez, Sally Villalovoz, Salvador Juarez, Sandra An open House will be held at Fr. Fleming Hall on Saturday, Marquez, Sherry Johnson, Sherryl Lewis, Sophie Gomez, th Steven Ornellas, Susan Akers, Ted Sandoval, Ted & March 30 from 1pm to 4pm in honor of our beloved Sisters: Sr. Lorraine White, Teresa Humana, Theresa Elliott, Tillie Ann Venita Britto, Sr. Marlene Sylas, and Sr. Cecilia D’Mello. Castellon, Tommy Costa, Veronica Grandinetti, Violet Come and show your love and appreciation for all they have con- Silva, Virginia Gonzales, for our armed forces and their tributed to St. Bernard’s Parish throughout the years. The Daugh- families and those we hold in our hearts. ters of the Cross have been an intricate part of this parish for 60 years and will be leaving us this spring, going off to new assign- ments given to them by their superior. They will be greatly missed! Page 6 St. Bernard’s Parish Our Parish Community Sacraments Our Parish is blessed and enriched by the presence of all new parishioners. Our prayer is that they will find, in this place, a home where they can bring their sorrows and joys, their pain and tri- Baptism umphs. For Infant Baptisms, at least two months in advance is Welcome to Our newest Members: required.

Remedios Barrera, Ext. 188 Sanmer & Florisa Batimana and Family

First Reconciliation Margrette Calaguas Daniel & Rose Mary Canales For children preparing for their First Holy Communion. Suzanne French Elvira Orozco, Ext. 189 Alberto & Sandra Jimenez and Family Roberto & Vianey Vargas and Family First Holy Communion For school age children (2nd grade or higher); this is a two year preparation. WELCOME Elvira Orozco, Ext. 189 TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY Confirmation Through the Waters of Baptism: th For students 6 grade or above who desire to become a February 23rd: fully initiated Catholic; this is a two year preparation. Amelia Joy Mercado Alferos, child of Ronnie & Mariane Isanele Eleiza Ancheta, child of Isagani & Janet Matrimony Tommie Drako Avila, child of Adrian & Lisa Registered parishioners Abigail Lee Bonacorso, child of James & Rachel should make an appointment at Nathania Coronado, child of Franz Louis & Karen least six months prior to the Katie Karly Galindo, child of Araceli marriage date. Laylah Anaiyah Gonzalez, child of Abraham & Geraldine

English: Deacon Pete, Ext. 162 Ellie Maris Guiriba Lardizabal, child of Ronald & Nicole Spanish: Remedios, Ext. 188 Scarlett Bella Lucero, child of Steven & Susan

Amilia Samara Nazareth, child of Prakash & Sharrel RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation Liliana Jordain Marii Pereira, child of David & Amber for Children) Grace Anne Loyola Perez, child of Peter & Aileen Grace For school age children, Nathalie Abby Ribback, child of Douglas & Natalia between 8 & 16 years of age, Sebastian Leon Sanchez-Tshaka, child of Tumani & Amanda who have not been baptized; Lana Hadel Sumabat, child of Christian & Leanna this is a two year preparation. Elvira Orozco, Ext. 189 th February 24 :

RCIA Sebastian Fierro, child of Gregorio & Vanessa (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) This process provides you with the opportunity to explore your calling and become a fully Sacrament of Marriage initiated Catholic Christian or Congratulations to: to help others do so. rd Spanish: Remedios, Ext. 188 February 23 , 2019: English: 835-4560 Raul & Dulce De Anda St. Bernard’s Parish Page 7

Classes Schedule this Week:

Teacher Vacancy All First Year students for the Communion and Con-

firmation classes resume their schedule of classes this week St. Bernard’s Catholic School is look- th ing for a dynamic elementary school of March 10 , 2019.

teacher. The position begins August 1, 2019. Salary is competitive with public school districts and is deter- mined by years of experience and units completed be- Parent Faith Formation Classes: yond a B.A. Benefits available. Teaching credential or First Year Confirmation parents: enrollment in a credential program required. Applica- th - Thurs., Mar. 14 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Center tions can be found at www.st bernardschool.org. In- th clude a resume, letter of interest, and two references or Thurs., Mar. 14 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Center letters of recommendation with the application.

165 W. Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA. 95376 (209) 835-8018 [email protected] Pope Francis on “Being a Catechist” New Student Applications 2019-2020 Holy Father Pope Francis in his message St. Bernard's Catholic School is currently accepting to an International Catechetical Symposium, which is ex- applications for the 2019-2020 school year. If you would pected to take place at the Pontifical Catholic University of like your child to attend Kindergarten, he or she must be Argentina, Buenos Aires, conveyed the significance of be- 5 years old by September 1, 2019. We are also accepting ing a Catechist and highlighted the responsibilities in this applications for other grades. vocation to work for the Lord Almighty through the ser- Applying is easy using our Online Application. Go vices in Church. to our school website : www.st-bernardschool.org and The main subject of the message was “Blessed are those click on the Apply Here! green button. A non-refundable who believe.” As reported by the Vatican news, His Holi- fee of $50 must be submitted with each application. We ness emphasized that “Being a Catechist is a vocation of look forward to welcoming you to our St. Bernard's service in the Church that has been received as the gift from Catholic School family. the Lord and must, in turn be transmitted.” Further Holy Father observed that “A Catechist walks with Christ, there- fore is not a person who starts from his own ideas and ENROLLMENT tastes.” His Holiness concluded the message by reminding that INFORMATION “It is necessary to know how to change and adapt, in order to transmit God’s message even through the message itself If you have a young child and you are considering is always the same.” Holy Father also encouraged the Cate- Preschool, please pay close attention to the following chist through his message by asking them to be joyful mes- dates. We do not want any child to miss out on a great sengers, guardians of good and beauty who shine in the preschool experience. faithful life of the missionary disciple. Open Registrations for 2019 - 2020 have begun St. Bernard’s Catholic Preschool is a nurturing, Christ -centered Catholic Preschool serving children from three to five years old. CATHOLIC QUOTES Please call (209)835-8019 or email Karen Abelar, WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL Director [email protected] if you have “You are a pilgrim in this life any questions, would like a brochure, or would like a on a journey home .” tour of the Preschool. ~St. Teresa of Calcutta Page 8 St. Bernard’s Parish

Lenten Schedule

Daily Masses in the Church: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am and 5:30 pm

Week One - Prayer - Prayer is one of the most basic elements of a life of Friday: 2:00 pm English - faith, but it isn’t always easy to do. Though we’re taught 5:00 pm English - that prayer is a “conversation”, we often feel as if the 7:00 pm Spanish

conversation is completely one-sided. In this first ses-

sion, Dr. Gray shows how the solution to the problem of Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

prayer can be found in the Scriptures. Saturday: 6:30 am to 7:45 am 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm This week, login to www.st-bernards.formed.org & watch Into the Desert, Episode 1. Lent ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Reflection Questions: Thursday. Lent has six Sundays. The sixth is Passion or Palm Sunday and marks the beginning of Holy Week. What obstacles to prayer do you experience? Traditionally the Lenten season is a time of penance How might approaching prayer as an encounter and throughout the Catholic Church. Lent is a season in which

a dialogue affect your experience? prayer, the reception of the Sacraments, charity and alms giving are emphasized.

Days of Abstinence: Your Journey from Good Friday: Mourning to Joy Is a day of Fast and Abstinence from meat. There is a

one full meal “It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the fu- limit of on this day for all between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive. ture right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family mem- ber, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be All Fridays in Lent 14th a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many All who have reached their year of age are bound abstain totally from meat on Fridays questions about things you’ve never faced before. to , during the Lenten season.

“Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms Weekdays of Lent: wrapped around you when you’re shivering.” There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts

For more information, contact: of self denial are recommended. Deacon Pete Ryza at 209-835-4560, ext. 162.

Stewardship Reflection

“I have now brought you the first fruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given to me.” (Deuteronomy 26:10) February Financial Report

Offertory $136,516.00 This line from the Old Testament offers two challenges. Other Income $ 34,546.00 First, do you give to God from your “first fruits”, the best that you have to offer, or do you give from what is leftover? Sec- $171,062.00 ond, do you recognize that everything you have has been given Expenses $176,088.00 to you by God? Ask God for a grateful and generous heart,

Profit/Loss -$ 5,026.00 every day, in all circumstances. St. Bernard’s Parish Page 9 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Adoration Chapel located in Convent behind Church) 3/10 & 3/11 Movie Night for Youth Group 3/17 & 3/18 Nova Series “St. Vincent de Paul would make a Holy Hour asking ~ Dead Growth the Lord blessings on important business transactions and, 3/24 & 3/25 Nova Series afterwards, returned to thank the Lord.” ~ The Branches ~St. Vincent de Paul

3/31 & 4/1 Nova Series Adorers are welcome at any hour; to become an adorer ~ Uprooted or for inquiries, please call: Anita Laspina (English) @ 4/7 & 4/8 Nova Series - - 835 3173, Aggie Laubacher (English) @820 8330, Clau- ~ Harvest dia (Spanish) @ 209-627-7905, or Renee Reece (English) @ 835-3775.

HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION We know how busy our calendars can get, so we would like to give you a heads up on some exciting plans Join us on Thursdays for Holy Hour and Benedic- we have for Lent. This year we will be hosting our first tion. We begin the Holy Hour with Mass at 5:30p.m., family series nights. Please mark your calendars for this followed with a talk led by one of our priests, then 4 night series. These will take place at the same time as Adoration and Benediction. our regular youth group nights. We hope you can join Please join us at the next Holy Hour! us these four nights to grow together as a family during your Lenten journey. Warriors for Christ ~Young Adult Group~ Have you been looking for a place to have fun and Warriors for Christ is a Catholic Youth Group for persons learn about your faith with age 18 & up, devoted to the work of God and His Church.

other Catholic youth in your We strive to lift each other up in our spiritual faith as Chris- community? Come and check tians. Our focus is to provide charitable service to those in out SBYG EDGE or Life Teen Youth Groups! need in our community & to petition God for His continual th th th Edge Nights are open to all Jr. High students (6 , 7 , & 8 help and guidance. - grade). We meet Mondays, 7:00 8:30 PM at HFC on Valpico Our Warriors meet on Wednesdays at the Road. Holy Family Center at 7:30 p.m. LifeTeen Nights are open to all High School students. We For more information, please contact meet Sundays right after the 6:00 PM Youth Mass at HFC on - Valpico Road, 7:30-9:00 PM. Vickie: (209)832 1665 or (209)321-7369

This is a year round program; Don’t forget to like us on Facebook! we meet at the Holy Family Center weekly.

SBYG Mission Statement Saint Vincent

We are a family of young Catholics committed to the goal of de Paul Society living out the call of the Gospel through fellowship, prayer, and service in a constant effort to become the young men and Serving St. Bernard’s Parish women God created each one to be. Members of the group Help Us Help Others strive to know Christ more intimately, to understand His con- If you are in need of assistance, we can help. stant love for them, and to share it with those around them. 209-835-4560 (Strictly Confidential) Page 10 St. Bernard’s Parish Thank You Knights of Columbus

to the Music Ministry St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance Saturday, March 16, 2019 I, Efrain Orjuela, wish to extend my appreciation Join the Knights of Columbus for the 2019 St. Patrick’s to all the people of St. Bernard’s who were a part of the th Day Dinner & Dance on Saturday, March 16 . Music Ministry the past nine years. The decision to retire and move back to my home to be with my family was not Where: Fr. Fleming Hall easy but one I felt was necessary. Leaving is hard but I do Social Hour: 6:00pm want to say “Thank You” to all who were a part of my St. Dinner: 7:00pm (corned beef or Chicken) Bernard’s Family while I was Director of the Music Minis- Live Performance: McBride School of Irish Dance try. Raffle

While St. Bernard’s transitions during this time, Tickets: $20/adult & $15/ Children under 10 yrs. the Choirs that were under Mr. Orjuela’s direction, will not meet until further notice. Thank you for your Tickets available at the Parish Office or understanding and patience. call Rob Costa (209) 814-1312 for credit card sales. For more information: LIVE THE LITURGY Earl Braten (209) 815-6854. Inspiration of the Week

Temptation is a part of our lives. Even Je- sus wrestled with temptation. Our faith tells us that we are meant to live our lives in service of God's kingdom. Yet, we often find ourselves pursuing our own desires The Respect Life Committee here at St. Bernard’s wel- rather than God's. The Gospel clearly tells us that true pow- comes everyone who would like to join us as we work together er is found in the embrace of virtue - living lives of non- on projects that strive to protect Life from Conception to Natu- violence, mercy, and forgiveness. Yet, we still are not con- ral Death. Some of our recent projects have included: Preg- vinced and seek things that will hurt us and retaliate against nancy Resource Center Fund Raisers, Physician Assisted Sui- cide, Human Trafficking, and Abortion. those who harm us. When Jesus faced temptation, He found Our meetings are held one Wednesday evening per security in who He was, which firmly rooted Him in His month at 7:00 pm. in the Large Hall Meeting Room. For mission and gave Him the determination to trust in God. questions, please call Jane Devlin at 209-815-7005 or Anita We, too, must learn to find security in our identity as a son Laspina at 209-815-3240 or 835-3173. or daughter of God, to live out our mission rooted in that truth, and to be confident in God's abiding presence. MISSION STATEMENT

“To instill a sense of urgency within our parish community; to pray and work together as we end the atrocities being inflicted against

human life; to protect and uphold the sanctity and dignity of each and Christian Life Program every human being from conception to natural death.”

* March 30, 2019 * 1:00-5:00 pm *MC 1 * Pro Life Christian Life Program (CLP) is an integrated course leading into a renewed understanding of God’s call to us as Christians. Corner

Each session consists of a talk, discussion, and fellowship. The program is intended to carry out its work by focusing on three spe- The development of an unborn child is a mysterious mir- cific objectives: Individual renewal, Family renewal, and acle. The plan is so perfect, how could anyone doubt the Church renewal. - existence and power of God? The following are the week No cost for the seminar. Open to all Couples, Singles (22 to 40), by-week developments of every unborn child’s life. Single Fathers & Single Mothers, Widows/Widowers, & Di- vorced. Kids watch available. Snacks will be served. OUR UNBORN CHILD- WEEK 8: : I'm almost two months old now. I'm not an "embryo" anymore, but a For information, please contact: “fetus” or "little one". My stomach is making its own juic- John and Maricar Billanes (510) 456-6095 es, and you could listen to my heartbeat with an ultrasonic Jun and Daisy Dabandan (925) 457-4633 stethoscope. St. Bernard’s Parish Page 11

Annual Youth and Young Ministry Day Adult Congress April 6, 2019

The bilingual Diocesan Conference, will be Take the First Step! There is still - held on March 16 17, 2019. JUVENTUD, NUESTRO time to register to hear the keynote Fr. Eduardo Fernandez,

TIEMPO ES HOY/OUR TIME IS NOW. There will be a theology professor from Berkeley! Don’t miss the oppor- music, rallies, great speakers, prayer, and the Mass will be tunity to grow in faith and participate in the Immersion Expe- presided over by Bishop Cotta on Sunday. Three tracks: adolescents, young adults, and Quinceañeras. Modesto rience offered by the diocesan Social Justice leadership. For Centre Plaza (1000 K. Street, Modesto), 8:30 AM to 4:00 RCIA members, this year we are offering two workshops PM. Register at the door. Registration fee is $5.00 per day. given by our new Director Michael Schmitz. Purchasing lunch on site is optional. For more information contact Stephanie Rodriguez For Information call the Office of Hispanic Youth and (209) 546-7652 or visit our website and download the Young Adult Ministry (209)466-0636, ext. 627 or 632; or registration form at: https://stocktondiocese.org/ email José López [email protected] or visit diocesan-departments/religious-education/diocesan- https://stocktondiocese.org/diocesan-departments/youth- ministry-day/ youngadult-ministry/ Seeking Prayer Retrouvaille Marriage Recovery Warriors You can help your Marriage-25% of surveyed couples I’m looking for prayer warriors to end Abortion! Si- say they are “Happily Married”. For everyone else, there is lence begets consent, let us not be silent and encourage Retrovaille. families in the miracle of life. Ask a friend to join you and Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you come out all Wednesdays & Fridays of Lent (March 6- argue… or have you just stopped talking to each other? April 12) 8:30am-5:30pm, to peacefully pray in front of Does talking make things worse? Need tools to help better Planned Parenthood, 4555 Precissi Ln., Stockton. Ques- communicate with your spouse? Retrouvaille helps couples tions, call Janelle at (209) 518-2565. rebuild their marriages at any level of difficulty. For information, or to register for the Modesto “Here I am Lord”: Retrouvaille program beginning with a Weekend on - Called & Chosen Conference March 22 24, 2019, visit: http://www.helpourmarriage.com or call 209-232-5315. Called & Chosen is a Catholic Conference brought to you by World Ablaze Inc. & Teams of Our Lady. It is intended to serve the family as a whole with a faithful ex- Worldwide Marriage perience helping with discernment or strengthening of one's vocation. The conference includes inspiring talks on Encounter topics of discernment of vocation from local & well known Catholic speakers, music & fellowship, and above MARRIED COUPLES: Don’t you and your all, the Sacraments (Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, spouse deserve a beautiful, romantic weekend away & Mass). together? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends ADVANCE REGISTRATION SAVE $10 - - All ticket sales are non-refundable. include: July 13 14 in Manteca & September 27 29 in

Light breakfast and lunch included in ticket price. Modesto.

For more information visit our website at: https:// WHEN: March 29 @ 6:30 pm to March 30, 6:30pm www.stocktonwwme.org or contact: John & Angeli- WHERE: Our Lady of the Assumption Church 2602 S Walnut Road, Turlock, CA 95380 (Main Hall)day ca at [email protected] - - Vigil Mass with Bishop Myron Cotta! or call 209 691 0603. Page 12 St. Bernard’s Parish SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL

Gracias Horario de Verano Al Ministerio de Música Cambie su Reloj Yo, Efraín Orjuela, deseo extender mi agradecimiento a .... no olvide adelantar sus relojes todas las personas de San Bernardo que formaron parte del una (1) hora el domingo 10 de marzo. Ministerio de Música durante los últimos nueve años. La decisión de retirarme y regresar a mi hogar para estar con mi familia no fue fácil, pero sentí que era necesario. Salir es difícil, pero quiero decir "Gracias" a todos los que formaron parte de la Familia de San Bernardo mientras era Director Lecturas de del Ministerio de Música.

Mientras que pasan las transiciones de San Ber- la Semana nardo durante este tiempo, los Coros que estaban bajo la dirección del Sr. Orjuela, no se reunirán hasta Domingo: Dt 26, 4-10/Sal 91, 1-2. 10-11. 12-13. 14-15 nuevo aviso. Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia. [cfr.15]/Rom10,8-13/Lc4,1-13 Lunes: Lv 19, 1-2. 11-18/Sal 19, 8. 9. 10. 15 [Jn 6, 63]/ Mt25,31-46 Celebración para Martes: Is 55, 10-11/Sal 34, 4-5. 6-7. 16-17. 18-19 [18]/ Mt6,7-15 Nuestros Miembros de Miércoles: Jon 3, 1-10/Sal 51, 3-4. 12-13. 18-19 [19]/ Lc11,29-32 la Tercera Edad Jueves: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8[3a]/Mt7:7-12/Sal 138, 1-2. 2-3. 7-8 [3]/ Sábado: 27 de abril y 5 de octubre. Mt7,7-12 Viernes: Ez 18, 21-28/Sal 130, 1-2. 3-4. 5-7. 7-8 [3]/ EL MINISTERIO DE CUIDADO aun esta necesitado - de voluntarios para las comidas. Mt5,20 26 Sábado: Dt 26, 16-19/Sal 119, 1-2. 4-5. 7-8 [1]/ POR FAVOR LLÉVESE UNA FORMA y devuélvala lo - Mt 5, 43 48 mas pronto posible. Estas formas se encuentran en la Ofi- cina Parroquial, en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia y de La Sagra- da Familia, o en la pagina de web parroquial.

COMO ENTREGAR LAS FORMAS COMPLETAS: Segunda Ofrenda en cualquier canasta de las ofrendas, en la oficina pa- - ¡Hoy apoye el Llamado para las Misio- rroquial, o por fax (209) 835 4588. nes Católicas! En estos momentos, más del 40% de las diócesis en Estados Unidos es considerado territorio misionero pues no le es posible financiar las labo- res pastorales básicas en sus comunidades. Su donativo fi- nancia programas como la educación religiosa, la formación de seminaristas y la capacitación de ministros laicos con el Primera Sesión: -¿Donde estás? fin de construir unas comunidades de fe llenas de vida aquí ¿Qué hacemos con la culpa? ¿Debemos ignorarla o esta se en Estados Unidos. Por favor, contribuya generosamente. - nos presenta como una oportunidad que no debemos dejar Encuentre más información en www.usccb.org/home pasar? La verdad es que Dios nos busca cuando hemos pe- missions. cado, no para regañarnos, sino para ofrecernos sanación y perdón. Es verdaderamente cierto que Dios es omnipotente La próxima semana, nuestra segunda oferta es para y justo pero, sobre todo, es nuestro Padre amoroso y miseri- el "Ministerio Juvenil". Estos fondos apoyarán y mejorarán cordioso. Esta semana, ve la sesión 1 de Una Cuaresma en gran medida nuestro Ministerio Juvenil y programas y Inolvidable en a la pagina www.st-bernards.formed.org. eventos para jóvenes adultos (tarifas de retiros, eventos es- peciales y suministros para retiros, costos de traer ponentes, Preguntas de Reflexión: ¿Cuál es tu interpretación de esta etc.). ¡Dios te bendiga por tu generosidad ... por favor re- frase: "Cuando pecamos, Dios no nos ama menos, sino que cuerda mantener a nuestros jóvenes en tus oraciones! nosotros nos amamos menos"? St. Bernard’s Parish Page 13 SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL

Horario Cuaresmal

YÉÜÅtv|™Ç wx Yx Misas Diarias en Inglés: De lunes a viernes: 8:00 a.m. y 5:30 p.m. en la Iglesia Clases Resumen esta Semana: Estaciones de la Cruz: Todos los estudiantes del Primer Año para co- Viernes: 7:00 p.m.– Español

munión o Confirmación resumen sus clases la semana Confesiones: del 10 de marzo.

Miércoles 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. er Sábado: 6:30 a.m. a 7:45 a.m. Las clases de Padres de Confirmación del 1 3:30 p.m. a 4:45 p.m. Año será el 14 de marzo.

9:00 - 10:30 am Sagrada Familia La Cuaresma es la época de penitencia en el año de la 6:30 - 8:00 pm Sagrada Familia Iglesia. Empieza con el Miércoles de Ceniza y termina el Jueves Santo con la Misa de Cena del Señor. El último domingo se llama Domingo de la Pasión o de Ramos, y marca el inicio de la Semana Santa. La Cuaresma es la estación en que la oración, la recepción de los Sacramentos, la claridad Día de Ministerios y el despojo son enfatizados. 6 de abril de 2019 Miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo: Estos son días

de ayuno y abstinencia de comer carne. Hay un limite en ¡Da el primer paso! Los folletos de inscripción fueron en- estos días de una comida completa para todos entre las eda- viados por correo. Si no recibió uno, pregúntele a la oficina des de los 18 a 59 años inclusivamente. de su parroquia o al director de educación religiosa. Apro- Días de Abstinencia: (Todos los viernes durante La veche las inscripciones grupales; con cualquiera de los 10 Cuaresma) Todos los que hayan alcanzado su 14vo año de inscritos en su parroquia, la persona número 11 asistirá gra- edad están obligados a abstenerse de comer carne. tis (almuerzo no incluido para la persona gratuita) Asegúre- se de revisar nuestros oradores y talleres. Este año estamos ofreciendo algo nuevo: ¡una experiencia de inmersión! El Grupo de Oración Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Step- hanie Rodriguez (209) 546-7652 o visite nuestro sitio web y AMIGOS DE DIOS descargue el formulario de inscripción en https://stocktondiocese.org/diocesan-departments/ Los invita a una noche de alabaza, - - - oración y predicación. religious education/diocesan ministry day/ Cuando: cada lunes Lugar: gimnasio de San Bernardo

163 W Eaton Avenue, Tracy, Ca. BINGO! Hora: 7:00 p.m. Por favor tomen nota que NO habra BINGO durante el tiempo de la Cuaresma. Nuestra próxima sesión de Bingo se llevara a cabo el miércoles 1ro de mayo. Bodas En Grupo

¿Han pensado en bendecir su unión con el Sacramento del Matrimonio? Oficina Parroquial Cerrada Retiro Del Personal Nuestra Parroquia de San Bernardo les esta promoviendo una gran celebración de bodas Nuestras oficinas parroquiales estarán cerradas el vier- colectivas, para parejas conviviendo juntas y deseen recibir nes 15 de marzo de 2019. Mantenga a nuestro personal pa- el Sacramento del Matrimonio. rroquial en sus oraciones mientras se reúnen para un retiro Para mas información por favor comuníquese con de personal de todo el día. Remedios Barrera al (209) 835-4560 Ext. 188.