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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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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

Pastoral Staff Welcome to St. Bernard’s Parish 209-835-4560 Ext. # by Name Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Fr. David Dutra, #125 Pastor August 5, 2018

Rev. Fr. Sleevaraj Pasala, #112 Rev. Fr. Delfin Tumaca, #156 Parochial Vicars “Each day the people are to go out and gather their daily portion; thus will I test Rev. Mr. Ray Whitlock 836-3194 them, to see whether they follow my instructions or not.” EXODUS 16:4 Rev. Mr. Peter Ryza, #162 Deacons When the Israelites gathered more than their daily portion of manna, the Jennifer Overby, #157 surplus became wormy and rotten. In the same way today, self-reliance, pride Administrator and ego leads to hoarding and excessive surplus of goods and money. Living a Marie White, #111 stewardship lifestyle helps us discern our “wants” from our “needs”. Living a Office Manager Mary Correia, #102 generous lifestyle reminds us that God will provide all that we need and that Maria Esther Ramirez, #163 we have plenty to share. Dulcina Serda, #106 Parish Secretaries Leticia Gomez, #110 “The true measure of Receptionist

Elvira Orozco, #189 Loving God is to love Him Director of Religious Education Mikayla Anderson, #168 Without Measure” Adult Education Director Stacy Hughes, #107 St. Bernard of Clairvaux Diana Gamez, #121 Feast Day: August 20th Faith Formation Assistants

Remedios M. Barrera, #188 Hispanic Ministry Director Feast of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Baptism Ministry Coordinator Sunday, August 19th, 5:00pm—Bi-Lingual Mass

Leticia Villegas-Gomez, #128 At the Holy Family Center Youth Ministry Coordinator (replaces the 4:00pm & 6:00pm Masses) Laura V. Ramos, #103 Youth Ministry Assistant All are invited to attend Efrain Orjuela, #138 Music Director Steve Arena, #113 Stewardship Coordinator Shepherds Field

Sr. Marlene Sylas, #142 Ministry of Caring Coordinator Olive Wood Handcrafts

Sr. Cecilia D’Mello, #155 “A group from the Holy Land (Bethlehem & Jerusalem) will be selling religious Funeral Ministry Coordinator th th Mary Costa, #161 articles after Masses, August 11 & 12 at the Church site only, to support the Director of Liturgy Catholic Christian minorities in Bethlehem. As a tradition, many of the Catholic fami-

Patricia Paredes, #130 lies in the Holy Land work in small workshops to produce religious articles from olive Principal wood. These articles represent the Christian art of the Holy Land. In the past, they used Robbin Pombo, #131 to sell their artwork to pilgrims who visited the Holy Land. However, these days they School Secretary are facing economic hardship as very few tourists visit the Holy Land due to security Sue Barnes, #132 Bookkeeper/Scrip Coordinator issues. Many of the Catholic families immigrated and left the Holy Land. The percent- Karen Abelar, #301 age of Christians in the Holy Land has dropped from 20% to less than 2%. Therefore, if Pre-School Director this hardship continues as it is now, we believe that in a few years, there will be no

Larry Bettencourt, #135 Catholics in Bethlehem or Jerusalem. The struggle to preserve the Catholic identity of Jim Gwerder the birthplace of our savior; Jesus Christ is a serious concern for Catholics around the Maintenance Supervisors world. Sales will be used to help and support the Catholics in the Holy Land and to Cristina Barrera, Samuel Contreras, encourage them not to immigrate.” Rosario Valencia de Sanchez May God be with you and may God richly bless His people now and forever. Maintenance Staff Amen. St. Bernard’s Parish Page 3 MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, August 5th FRIDAY, August 10th 7:00 a.m. St. Bernard’s Memorial Intentions 8:00 a.m. +Bonnie Strohmaier +Teresa Olasolo (Church) +Fr. Joseph J. McGlave, 9th Pastor +Deceased members of the of St. Bernard’s Parish D’Souza & Viegas Families 8:30 a.m. +Jose, Helena, & Daniela Simas 5:30 p.m. +Darrel Esguerra (Church) +Ernesto, Luisa, & Antonio Avila +Nicholas Mora 8:30 a.m. +Ma. De Jesus Sandoval +Luis Espinoza +All Souls (HFC) Intentions of Javier Soto 10:00 a.m. +Egidio Martins +Trinidad Espiritu SATURDAY, August 11th (Church) +Virginia & Jacinto Silva +Fr. John Kelly 8:00 a.m. +Rosie & Raymon Ramirez 11:00 a.m. For all Parishioners, living & deceased Intentions of Samantha Segur (HFC) 5:00 p.m. +Rodolfo Pamintuan +Michael Miatovich 1:00 p.m. +Jose Robles +Rafael Enriquez (Church) +Rosa & Roque Mendez (HFC) Intentions of Lorenzo Ruiz +Herminia Villareal 4:00 p.m. +Charles & Victoria Tuso 7:00 p.m. +Jesus Diaz +Federico Vivelas (Church) +Sam & Marie Tuso (Church) +Luis Enrique Cordova 6:00 p.m. +Jose Samaniego +Danilo Nazareno +M. Candelaria Barajas (HFC) Intentions of the Cruz Family

MONDAY, August 6th Second Offering 8:00 a.m. +Antonio Corsaro +Ken Ucci

+John Nwigue Our Missionary Appeal weekend is this th th +Felix Nnam weekend, Aug. 4 & 5 . The Second Offering

5:30 p.m. +Deolinda & David Freitas is for the Diocese of Vellore, India. The diocese is very

Intentions of Jerusalyn Cruz poor and all monies collected will be used to support the Intentions of Jesse Pangelinan parishes of the Diocese, especially the needs of the children. Please keep the Diocese of Vellore in your prayers TUESDAY, August 7th and support the Missionary Appeal as best you can. 8:00 a.m. +Alex Miller

+Maria Cayaqueo Next weekend, our second offering is for the New Intentions of Jorge Medina Church, our “Building Together With Christ Campaign”. 5:30 p.m. +Juan Perez Please continue to pray for the building of our new church.

+Mena Ayco As our Parish continues to grow, so do our needs. Our In thanksgiving for prayers answered monetary donations and sacrifices will be well worth the WEDNESDAY, August 8th effort when we can finally build our new church building. To that end, we must petition the Lord’s assistance, gener- 8:00 a.m. +Jim Dani osity, and blessings...we must pray diligently! Intentions of our St. Bernard’s Thank you, and may the Lord bless you for your contin- School and Parish Staff ued support! 5:30 p.m. +Joaquina Reyes +Beto Bravo +Luis Angel Ruano Intentions of Joao Dinis

THURSDAY, August 9th Altar Candle Memorial

8:00 a.m. +Anthony D’Souza The Altar Candle Memorials for the +Thomas Mathew th week of August 5 are: +Aleykutty Stephen 5:30 p.m. +Maria, Joao, & Nivia Dinis In loving memory of Aurelia, Mau- +Bob & Bev Joy ro, Lucinda, & Annette Ramirez and Intentions of Kent White Lupe Rangel. In honor of Marymichael & John Smrdeli and their son, Michael, requested by Eleanor Miatovich. 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 10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Tracy Nursing & Sunday, August 5, 2018 Rehab. Center - 8:00 a.m. K of C Pancake Breakfast LH, K 12:00 p.m. Couples for Christ Christian Life-SH, 7:30 p.m. HS Youth Group-HFC LH Mtg. Rm. 3:30 p.m. Confessions-CH Monday, August 6, 2018 6:30 p.m. Spanish RCIA-MC 2 2:30 p.m. Ministry of Caring Bingo-LH, K 4:30 p.m. Living Motherhood with God-SH 5:00 p.m. SBSchool Back to School Night-LH, SH 6:30 p.m. English Baptism Prep. Class-CH Reconciliation Schedule 7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary-MC 3 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group-HFC Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Saturday: 6:30 am to 7:45 am Tuesday, August 7, 2018 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH 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 MORNING SOCIAL Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Please join us Wednesdays after the 8:00 8:30 a.m. Morning Social-LH Mtg. Rm. a.m. Mass in the Large Hall Meeting Room 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH for coffee, tea, & juice, accompanied by fellowship. 5:00 p.m. YLI Mtg.-SH 6:00 p.m. Confessions-CH 7:00 p.m. Spanish Bible Study-MC 1 & 2 - 7:00 p.m. English Men’s Cursillo LH Mtg. Rm

Thursday, August 9, 2018 8:30 a.m. Cleaning for Jesus-CH “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Astoria Gardens will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH ~John 8:12 6:30 p.m. Renacer-MC 2 6:30 p.m. Parish Choir-MC 1 Attend The Light of the World weekend Retreat at our parish and learn what the clear message of the Gospel Friday, August 10, 2018 means, and how you can move ahead in your journey of faith. 10:15 a.m. Eucharistic Service at Brookdale 3:30 p.m. CYO-LH Topics include: 3:30 p.m. English Children’s Choir-MC 1 “God’s Love For Us” 5:15 p.m. Spanish Children’s Choir-MC 1 “Our Enemies” 6:30 p.m. ABBA-MC 1 “Jesus Christ: The Light of the World” 6:30 p.m. Viento Nuevo-MC 2 “Making Jesus the Lord of Your Life” 7:00 p.m. Spanish Young Adults-LH “Surrendering Your Life to the Holy Spirit”

♦Friday, September 7, 2018 ... 6:30pm-9:00pm Saturday, August 11, 2018 ♦Saturday, September 8, 2018 ... 8:00am-7:00pm 6:30 a.m. Confessions-CH ♦Sunday, September 9, 2018 ... 9:00am-7:00pm 7:00 a.m. Cursillo Sabatina-LH Mtg. Rm. ♦Monday, September 10, 2018 … 6:30pm-9:00pm

8:00 a.m. Catechist Retreat-HFC - Space is limited! 9:00 a.m. CYO LH More info & to Register On-Line: 9:00 a.m. CFC Monthly Assembly-SH, LH Mtg. Rm. 9:30 a.m. English Baptisms-CH www.st-bernards.org/LOTW St. Bernard’s Parish Page 5 Ministry of Caring Lifting up to God for healing: ... those lately in Blessings on our Brother Knights of Columbus and hospital … Albert Pope, Alice Zaragoza, Cesar Noel, families for their generous support! Dolores Borges, Doris Zandona, Edito Garlit, Ernesto Meza, Joan Sisler, Joe Gallegos, Jose Garcia, Maria I Wedding Anniversaries need to be called in 3 weeks in Garcia, Mark Castelluccio, Michael Bernard, Monte advance. Names cannot be automatically put into this Hernandez, Roberta J Hall, column without your authorization. Please call Sr. Marlene for information or names to be added to this and at home/convalescent: Adriana Arnaudo, Aggie column. Deeds, Alexis Alegre, Alfonso Grijalva, Alice Borges, Ambrose Perry, Anne Marie Colangelo, Anthony F. Souza, Athena, Beatrice Barin, Brian & Maria Kost, Carol Jaques, FUNdraiser BUS TRIP Candida Sarmento, Carol Louise Silva, Catherine & Elizabeth Corsaro, Chelsea Ramirez, Chris Kingston, to Jackson Rancheria Casino th Crystal Rivera, Darleen Fraker, David & Maxie Millingar, Thursday, August 16 , 2018 Debbie White, Denise Foose, Diane Silva, Donna Vicente, Net proceeds go to our New Church Building Fund. To Dorothy Stewart, Edward Avila, Eileen Morri, Ellen Poso, reserve your seat, please pay $35 (non-refundable) at the Eric Treiss, Erlinda Pelayo, Eugenia Texeira, Florentina Parish Office. The Casino gives $20 free slot play for a 5 Navarro, Guadalupe V. Ramirez, Guadalupe Ramirez, hour stay. We have free BINGO games and a snack on the Gloria Martinez, Glorianne Piatek, Gussie Owen, Hanna bus plus a special prize worth $259 to be raffled ($1 per Meller, Howard & Dorothy Silva, Ida Geist, Inez Gomes, ticket. More details on your ticket. Join this FUN event Isidoro Teixeira, Jackie H., Jennifer Van Dolah, John organized by St. Bernard's Ministry of Caring. Kaudy, Jose & Maria C. Salvador, Joel Rivera, Jose Questions? Lynne Hemmingsen 835-0623 or Angeles, Jose Carrasquillo, Jose Mandujano, Jose Rico, St. Bernard’s Parish Office 835-4560 Josephine Silva, Juana Seifert, Judy Marcus, Karol Morris, Katy Chavez, Kent White, Leo Arnaudo, Leonard Alegre, Linda Rivas, Liz Costa, Lois Whitlock, Louis Avilla, Luis Correia, Luis Rosario, Lynne Hemmingsen, Mae Wible, Manuel Dias, Margaret Gonzalez, Margaret Moore, FUNdraiser Bingo Maureen Bastedenbeck, Margaret Tine, Maria Chao, Maria Be Rego, Maria Rico, Maria Guerrero, Mark Cottrell, Mary In your seat at Fr. Fleming Hall Coleman, Mary H. Bacchetti, Mary Gillen, Mary Serpa, th Mary Serrato, Matt Reeves, Micki Wall, Mitch Reeves, Next Monday, August 6 @ 2:30 p.m. Nancy Jaques, Nancy Schlemmer, Nerisa Castro, Norma Great fun & tasty treats to share Ceballos, Patrick Morse, Pauline Kitchen, Pop Miller, Outstanding cause Ramon Runas, Regina Stevens, Rick Hanson, Robert Furtado, Robert Soria, Ronnie Patterson, Rosemary Rast, We need you to come and bring your friends with you Ruth Eichorn, Sally Fernandez, Sally Villalovoz, Salvador to make our New Church FUNdraiser successful! Juarez, Sharen Petrig, Sophie Gomez, Ted Sandoval, Ted & Lorraine White, Teresa Humana, Theresa Elliott, Tillie Castellon, Tommy Costa, Veronica Grandinetti, for our armed forces and their families and those we hold in our Eucharistic Adoration hearts. (Adoration Chapel located in Convent behind Church)

Our beloved now living with Christ in a new way … “This is the wonderful truth, my dear James Dani and Pedro Hernandez. friends: The Word, which became flesh two thousand years ago, is present today in the Eucharist.”

Remembered with love … Ken Yasui RIP by Charlie (St. Pope John Paul, II) & Lena Selna. Mario Galeazzi RIP by Tim & Elaine Bogetti and Carol Louise Silva. Jim Dani RIP by Carol Adorers are welcome at any hour; to become an adorer or - Louise Silva. for inquiries, please call: Anita Laspina (English) @ 835 3173, Cecilia (Spanish) @ 346-3372 or Claudia (Spanish) @ 209-627-7905. 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

Baptism place, a home where they can bring their sorrows and joys, For Infant Baptisms, at least their pain and triumphs. two months in advance is required. Remedios Barrera, Ext. 188 Welcome to Our newest Members:

First Reconciliation Joey & Editha Santamaria and Family For children preparing for their First Holy Communion. Elvira Orozco, Ext. 189

First Holy Communion For school age children (2nd WELCOME grade or higher); this is a two TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY year preparation. Elvira Orozco, Ext. 189 Through the Waters of Baptism:

st Confirmation July 21 : th For students 6 grade or Julian Leonel Aguilar, child of Leonel & Veronica above who desire to become a Viviana Lea Aguilar, child of Leonel & Veronica fully initiated Catholic; this is a Daniel Arredondo, child of Jose & Maria two year preparation. Katelyn Sofia Arredondo, child of Jose & Maria

Matrimony Edgar Ezequiel Cameros, child of Edgar & Maria Isabel Estrada Flores, child of Cristian & Lourdes Registered parishioners should make an appointment at Gennesis Ixchel Fonseca, child of Juan & Adriana least six months prior to the Aliyah Rose Gutierrez, child of Brian & Lyanne marriage date. Delilah Jaylene Juarez, child of Mario & Adriana English: Deacon Pete, Ext. 162 Yuzeth Lopez-Mora, child of Jhonatan & Maria Spanish: Remedios, Ext. 188 Melanie Sofia Marquez Gutierrez, child of Miguel & Astrid Matteo Montano, child of Carlos & Alondra RCIC Christian Biagio Morales, child of David & Blanca (Rite of Christian Initiation Zaha Mia Morales, child of David & Blanca for Children) For school age children, Eliana Rose Ramey, child of Johnathan & Alma between 8 & 16 years of age, Lincy Sanchez Campos, child of Salvador & Lucia who have not been baptized; Violeta Anahi Toscano, child of Emmanuel & Adriana this is a two year preparation. Kayla Trejo, child of Rubicel & Dioscora Elvira Orozco, Ext. 189 July 22nd:

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation Kaila Rae Buchan, child of Reynald & Megan for Adults) This process provides you with the opportunity to explore your calling and become a fully initiated Catholic Christian or Sacrament of Marriage to help others do so. Congratulations to: English: Mikayla, Ext. 168 Spanish: Remedios, Ext. 188 July 21st: Jose & Yuriria Torres St. Bernard’s Parish Page 7 Parking Lot

We ask that parishioners/school par- Catechist Retreat ents be attentive to the dropping off of school children as well as leaving the To start the new year in session it is ben- parking area as promptly as possible (this allows others the eficial to begin with our hearts filled with availability of the few parking spaces that we have due to the construction of Central School). the spirit of God. Our ministry demands much from us; what better way to begin the year than in the In addition, please be respectful and DO NOT USE presence of our Lord Christ. CENTRAL SCHOOL’S PARKING LOT AT ALL be-

th fore or during school hours. Catechist Retreat: Saturday, August 11 at 8:00 am

at Holy Family Center Thank you in advance for your cooperation…..

Sister Pilar Fondos from Verbum Dei will be the guest speaker. CATHOLIC QUOTES

Retreat Theme: “Christ, The Teacher” WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL

We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. Exciting News!!!

~St. Clare of Assisi Classes for the 1st Year Students of Communion & Confirmation Pro-

grams will begin the The Best Catholic content! week of August 13th. All in one place.

It’s EASY and FREE to Register! “Thirsting for God?” 1.Go to www.st-bernards.formed.org Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a 2.Click “Register” and enter your name, email address, non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what and desired password. it means to become Catholic? 3.You’re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! We recommend you start with Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet the study: Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest received Confirmation & Communion? They may be thirst- Story Ever Told. ing too! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 4.Enjoy and share with others in our local com- is a place to ask questions and seek understanding. Weekly munity! sessions start Sunday, August 12xl! Learn more at: formed.org For more information about the RCIA process, contact Mikayla at 209-835-4560, ext. 168 or email her at: [email protected] Readings for the Week

Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, Living Motherhood with God 54 [24b]/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 Mother’s Group Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a, 9a]/ 2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 Come join us on the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month to make Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, new friends with other Catholic moms, to unpack God’s plan for 29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 Motherhood and learn what it means for us mamas raising kids to Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/ know and love God. Kids are welcome! Mt 15:21-28 Our next meetings are August 6th & 20th, 5pm-6pm in the Small Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/ Hall. Please join us! Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/Jn 12:24-26 For more information contact: Saturday: Hb 1:12-2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [11b]/ Emily Mudd at [email protected] Mt 17:14-20 Page 8 St. Bernard’s Parish

Calling all Runners & Girls Basketball Players, CALENDAR OF EVENTS Grades 3-8!

Registration is currently open for St. Bernard’s CYO 8/5 & 8/6 THE FAKE NEWS Cross Country Team and Girls Basketball Teams. ~Pics or it didn’t happen 8/12 & 8/13 THE FAKE NEWS You can pick up forms at the Parish Office or download them from the St. Bernard’s Parish website. Completed ~Jesus is a friend of mine forms and fees can be turned in at the gym on August 3rd, or dropped off 8/19 Feast of St. Bernard’s at the Parish Office. ~No Youth Group

• Practices start early August. • The registration deadline is Wednesday, August 15th at 5:00 PM. Summer 2018 • New players must submit copies of birth & Baptism certificates. • CYO athletes must be current in the St. Bernard’s religious educa- Retreats tion program, or students at St. Bernard’s School. Save the date for Jr. High retreat, Aug. 31-Sept. 1. For Information, contact Doug Leadon: [email protected] Overnight retreat will be away for the first time in years. (Boys Basketball registration will open in late-September) We will be going to Madonna of Peace in Sonora. AWAKE O SLEEPER is this years theme.

Our annual retreats are some of the most memorable activities for our teens. Please pray for the possibility of The Legion of Mary allowing them to participate in these faith filled days.

Second Praesidium Financial aid is available for those who have a need. For more information, please contact our Youth Min- What is it? It is the largest apostolic organization of lay istry team at: [email protected] or people in the Catholic Church with over 5 million active - members and 20 million praying (auxiliary) members. This lramos@st bernards.org. apostolate was brought to the USA in 1931. It began in Ireland by Frank Duff, Servant of God. It has been en- SBYG Mission Statement dorsed by the last 6 Popes. We are a family of young Catholics committed to the What does it do? It sanctifies its members through a well balanced program of prayer & service in union with the Holy Spirit through Mary. goal of living out the call of the Gospel through fellow- Works include door to door evangelization, Parish visitation projects, youth ship, prayer, and service in a constant effort to become work, & all the other spiritual needs of the parish & the community. the young men and women God created each one to be. Members of the group strive to know Christ more How does it work? The active members meet once a week for prayer, intimately, to understand His constant love for them, planning, & Discussion. Reports are given. The legionaries do 2 hours of and to share it with those around them. definite work each week under the guidance of a Spiritual Director.

Who Can belong? Any practicing Catholic, 18 yrs. or older. You are given 12 weeks to discern whether your family obligations & career blend with the tried & proven system of the Legion. Everyone is welcome to give Warriors for Christ it a try. What you will need is a willingness to sacrifice a little time & ener- ~Young Adult Group~ gy for the greatest reason in the world: your love for God & Mother Mary.

How do I start? Come to our first meeting on August 20th, 9:30- Warriors for Christ is a Catholic Youth Group 11:00am in Ministry Center, Rm. 3. All the weekly meetings will be on for persons age 18 & up, devoted to the work of Mondays. Bring a friend. If you are a former active member or an God and His Church. We strive to lift each other up in our auxiliary member, please come & rejoin. spiritual faith as Christians. Our focus is to provide charita- Future Plans...God willing, we will be able to have more than one praesid- ble service to those in need in our community & to petition ium and the long awaited Junior Praesidium (children doing Legion of God for His continual help and guidance. Our Warriors Mary works). meet on Wednesdays at the Holy Family Center at 7:30

We welcome all of you! p.m. God bless you & your families. For more information, please contact Vickie: (209)832-1665 or (209)321-7369 Contact: Melissa@ 209-839-6276 or Cynthia @ 209-740-5873 Don’t forget to like us on Facebook! St. Bernard’s Parish Page 9

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on Wednesday, August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. All Masses are in the Church at the following times: St. Bernard’s Annual

Monday (Vigil): 5:30 p.m. in English Fall Festival 7:00 p.m. in Spanish Tuesday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 5:30 September 14th, 15th, & 16th p.m. in English, and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish. The annual parish Festival is a wonderful time for our parish families to come together. There is something for everyone; free entertainment, Silent Auctions, games for children and adults, food of all types, a Family Dinner, and St. Bernard’s School Bingo, just to name a few. Presents Entertainment: We are accepting registrations for enter- 27TH SUMMER GOLF CLASSIC tainment; please contact Michael Pereira at 209-832-8012.

Saturday, September 8th, 2018 Volunteers: The three-day event is run entirely on volun- at Tracy Golf and Country Club teer hours. As a parish of good stewards, there are over 400 35200 South Chrisman Road, Tracy people who give many hours of their time to running this Festival throughout the weekend. Not only do people give of •Cost per player: $130.00 Includes: lunch, dinner & drinks, their time, the organizations also share much of their treas- round of golf, golf cart, gifts, raffle prizes, awards & more. ures in paying for the goods in their booths. This is how the •Registration forms are available at the School Office. positive spirit of this event is created, people serving people, •For more information, contact: showing our Christian stewardship. If you have some time Gina Rodriguez 209-518-5185 or Pat Vargas 209-595-9817. to share during the Festival weekend, please contact the Par- ish Office; we would love to have you (209)835-4560).

Donations: We are in great need of items for the Silent Auction. All donations can be brought to the Parish Office; St. Bernard’s an acknowledgement will be sent to you for your donations. Fall Festival Needs You! Please check out the donor form included with your Festival tickets. We are looking for a reliable individual/s to manage the entertainment stage throughout the Festi- Sweet Shoppe: We will be baking at the Holy Family val weekend. This individual will help run the mixing Center kitchen in preparation for the Sweet Shoppe at the board, check in entertainers as they arrive, and get them on upcoming Fall Festival. If you would like to help bake and off the stage. The Festival will take place on Sept. 14th, please see below for a schedule and list of ingredients need- 15th, & 16th. ed. Donations can be brought to the Parish Office. For more information, please contact Arlene Avila at (209) 834- If you have knowledge in running mixing boards or 6354. sound systems, and can be available, please contact Michael Pereira at 209-914-2869. Ingredients needed: apples, bananas, brown sugar, butter, cake mix, canola oil, carrots, chocolate chips, cinnamon, cocoa Pro Life Corner powder, cooking spray, corn syrup, cream cheese, eggs, flour, marshmallows, oat- “The care of human life and happiness meal, peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, pie and not their destruction is the first and only crust, powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, legitimate object of good government.” raisins, Rice Krispies, shortening, sugar,

~Thomas Jefferson vanilla, walnuts, & zucchini. Page 10 St. Bernard’s Parish PANCAKE BREAKFAST Maintenance Update

Repairs are almost complete on the Join the Knights of Columbus, this Sunday, Church, Rectory, and Ministry Center! August 5, 2018, after all morning Masses, in All of this is possible because of the 9 organiza- Fr. Fleming Hall for their Pancake Breakfast. tions and the 539 parishioners who answered the call for help by do- Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash nating to the Maintenance fund. From the organizations the church browns, orange juice, coffee, and tea. $6 per person, $4 received a total of $65,500.00, and from the parishioners a total of children under the age of 12. They accept cash, checks, & $59,509.00, giving a grand total of $125,009.00. With these funds, we credit cards. were able to cover the expenses associated with the repairs to the

Church, Rectory, and Ministry Center. Thank you to all of these organi- Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun zations and individuals who responded to the call. and fellowship with a delicious breakfast! All on-going maintenance projects can only happen if the other 7,000 registered families, who have not given so far, will consider contributing to this needed fund. We need everyone’s participation by giving what you can so we can keep St. Bernard’s buildings in good order so that our “English Cursillo people can take pride in and ownership of our place of worship. Retreat Weekends”

If you lived a Cursillo Weekend, you know how special the encounter can be! Having a close encounter with Christ is a beautiful blessing! Cursillo offers a 3- day weekend encounter for those searching for a deep and meaningful relationship with Christ. It offers a short course Pledges to date: $361,357.00 in our Catholic faith given by priests, Deacons, and lay peo- # of Participating Families: 940 ple. If you lived a weekend encounter, we invite you to Paid to date: $271,773.00 share the joy by inviting others to live theirs! Outstanding: $89,584.00

Men’s Cursillo Retreat 3-day Weekend Thank you to all those who have so generously support- October 4-7, 2018 ed our BMA to date. We have met the Diocesan goal. Women’s Cursillo Retreat 3-day Weekend We must come together as one family to support our October 18-21, 2018 Diocese & our Bishop, Myron Cotta. Together we can Catholic Candidates must meet eligibility requirements touch many hearts, minds, & souls with God’s love. and be able to receive the Eucharist. For more infor- Please remember to save your thank you letters from the mation please contact Pre-Cursillo Chairperson Nikki BMA office; they will serve as your receipt for you 2018 Anderson @ 209-570-7917 for women’s retreat & Rec- taxes. tor Barney Pimentel 209-406-7800 for men’s retreat. God Bless you for your generosity and support!!

LIVE THE LITURGY MUSIC MINISTRY

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Our Masses for August 4th & 5th will be accompanied by the following choirs and/or Cantors What can I do to accomplish the & Musicians: works of God? This is a question every 5:00 p.m. English Andrea & Chris Christian must ask. Ultimately, we are 7:00 p.m. Spanish Efrain & Friends asked to be the light of Christ for others. 7:00 a.m. English Josephine & Chris This calls us to be compassionate, for- 8:30 a.m. English Efrain & Cantor giving, nonviolent, generous, concerned for the poor, and 8:30 a.m. Spanish ABBA welcoming to strangers. These are often contrary to what 10:00 a.m. English Arvene & Gerard the world values. We are asked to simplify our lives and 11:00 a.m. English Parish Choir become less self-focused so that others can share in God's 1:00 p.m. Spanish Renacer creation. We need help in order to fulfill this tall order. The 4:00 p.m. English/Tag. Tanging Alay Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, which we cele- 6:00 p.m. English Youth Choir brate today, is the way we are nourished so that we can fulfill this mission. St. Bernard’s Parish Page 11

Catholic Charities Sunday September 22-23, 2018

Catholics throughout the Stockton Diocese will have an opportunity to contribute to the im- portant work of Catholic Charities on Catholic Charities Sunday. Poor & vulnerable individuals are still struggling from hard economic times. Your help is needed more than Join us as we celebrate Jennifer Overby, who will be ever. With your help, Catholic Charities have made many honored at this year’s Bishop’s Awards Dinner, Satur- accomplishment last year, however, throughout the Dio- day, October 26, 2018. - - cese, there are still signs of poverty: increasing hunger & Reserve your tickets today! Call 209 546 7646 or food insecurity, unemployment, reports of senior abuse & visit us at: - neglect, homelessness among our hero’s, & family disinte- https://stocktondiocese.org/diocesan departments/ - - - - gration. Catholic Charities’ programs & services respond development 2/bishops awards/bishops awards - to the suffering experienced by our friends, neighbors, & donation page/ families within our communities.

Catholic Charities Sunday is the largest appeal undertak- Worldwide en by Catholic Charities each year. 100% of Catholic Marriage Encounter Charities Sunday contributions stay in our diocesan community. Please consider donating to Catholic Charites on Married Couples: A Get-Away Weekend!!! Do you the weekend of September 22-23. need a vacation? Give yourself and your spouse time For more information, please visit the website at away from the pressures of work and everyday responsi- - - www.ccstockton.org or call 209 444 5928. bilities. Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! The next Marriage Encounter

Weekend will be Nov. 2-4 in Modesto. Saint Vincent de Paul Society For more information visit our website at: https://www.stocktonwwme.org or contact: Serving St. Bernard’s Parish John & Angelica at [email protected] Help Us Help Others or 209-691-0603. If you are in need of assistance, we can help. - - 209 835 4560 (Strictly Confidential) Job Postings

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

- Patterson

Has an opening for a part-time Receptionist position (20 hrs. per week; Thursday/Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1

p.m.).

Tracy Interfaith & other food banks depend on food The successful candidate will possess: • drives, grant money, & private donations to maintain their proficiency in Microsoft Office/Publisher and a good working food supply. St. Bernard’s is collecting nonperishable knowledge of information technology. • ability to type 50 wpm. food items and personal items to share with the less fortu- • nate. Items may be taken to Tracy Interfaith or to the Par- pleasant and outgoing personality and present professional de- meanor and appearance. ish Office. • Greet and assist the general public; interact well with staff and ITEMS URGENTLY NEEDED AT THIS TIME variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, ARE: Hygiene products for men & women, bottled wa- and poise. ter, peanut butter, jam or jelly. If you are able to donate • Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. items in bulk, they will be gladly accepted and dispersed in Employment Application found at: smaller containers. www.sacredheartpatterson.org Email your application to:

[email protected] or drop off/mail to Sacred If you can spare a few hours a week sorting clothing or working in the food kitchen, Interfaith needs help sorting Heart Church, 529 I Street, Patterson, CA 95363, Attention Tam- my Ulibarri. donated clothing…..please call 209-836-5424. Page 12 St. Bernard’s Parish SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL

“La verdadera medida para Lecturas de

Amar a Dios la Semana

es Amandolo Sin Medida” Domingo: Ex 16, 2-4. 12-15/Sal 78, 3-4. 23-24. 25. 54 Fiesta de San Bernardo de Claraval [24]/Ef 4, 17, 20-24/Jn 6, 24-35 del día 20 de agosto - - - - Lunes: Dn 7, 9 10. 13 14/Sal 97, 1 2. 5 6. 9 [1. 9]/2 Pe 1, 16-19/Mc 9, 2-10 Reserva la Fecha Martes: Jr 30, 1-2. 12-15. 18-22/Sal 102, 16-18. Para el día de la fiesta de nuestro patrón 19-21. 29 y 22-23 [17]/ Mt 14, 22-36 o 15, 1-2. 10-14 San Bernardo de Claraval Miércoles: Jr 31, 1-7/Jr 31, 10. 11-12. 13 [cfr. 10]/ Mt 15, 21-28 Domingo, 19 de agosto, 5:00 p.m. - Misa bilingüe - - - - Jueves: Jr 31, 31 34/Sal 51, 12 13. 14 15. 18 19 en El Centro La Sagrada Familia [12]/Mt 16, 13-23 Viernes: 2 Cor 9, 6-10/Sal 112, 1-2. 5-6. 7-8. 9 [5]/ - Jn 12, 24 26 - - - - Sábado: Hab 1, 12 2, 4/Sal 9, 8 9. 10 11. 12 13 Festival de Otoño [11]/Mt 17, 14-20

Nuestro Festival Anual de Otoño se llevará a cabo en los terrenos de San Bernardo Segunda Ofrenda el fin de semana de Septiembre 14, 15, y 16.

Nuestra Apelación Misionera de este fin de se- Hemos empezamos a aceptar donativos para las varias mana, Agosto 4 y 5. La segunda ofrenda es para la Dióce- subastas; desde artículos nuevos y en buen estado para ni- sis de Vellore, India. Esta diócesis es muy pobre y todo ños, niñas, hombres, y mujeres, hasta artículos para el hogar dinero recaudado será para apoyar a las parroquias de la o el campo. Estos pueden ser entregados a la Oficina Parro- Diócesis, especialmente las necesidades de los niños. Por quial. favor mantengan en sus oraciones a la Diócesis de Vellore También se enviaron sobres para una rifa, si gusta apoyen la Apelación Misionera lo mejor que puedan. comprarlos, la donación es de 5 boletos por $20.00.

El próximo fin de semana, nuestra segunda ofrenda ¿Esta Registrado como es para la Nueva Iglesia, nuestra campaña "Construyendo Miembro de la Parroquia? juntos con Cristo". Por favor continúen orando por la construcción de nuestra nueva iglesia. A medida que nues-

Para evitar problemas y malentendidos, especialmente si planea tra Parroquia continúa creciendo, también lo hacen nuestras un Bautismo, Matrimonio, inscripción de Educación Religiosa, carta necesidades. Nuestras donaciones y sacrificios monetarios de recomendación o cualquier solicitud especial, debe de estar regis- bien valdrán la pena cuando finalmente podamos construir trado y activo. nuestro nuevo edificio de la iglesia. Para ello, debemos soli- Por favor venga a la oficina para registrarse o visite nuestra pagi- citar la ayuda, la generosidad y las bendiciones del Señor ... na de web al www.st-bernards.org ¡debemos orar diligentemente! ¡Gracias y que el Señor los bendiga por su continuo Sembradores apoyo! de Esperanza

Noche de Vólibol Horarios de Confesiones El grupo de jóvenes adultos te invita a una noche de convivencia y deporte en el salón grande. Esta invitación es Miércoles: 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. para todo joven de 18 a 30 años. Sábado: 6:30 a.m. a 7:45 a.m. Fecha y horario: viernes 10 de agosto de 7:15pm a 9:00pm 3:30 p.m. a 4:45 p.m. St. Bernard’s Parish Page 13 SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL YÉÜÅtv|™Ç wx Yx DESAYUNO DE PANQUEQUES

Únete a los Caballeros de Colón, este domingo, 5 de ¡¡¡Noticias agosto, después de todas las misas de la mañana, en el gimnasio de San Bernardo por su desayuno de panqueques. Emocionantes!!! Menú: panqueques, huevos revueltos, salchichas, to- cino, papa rallada, jugo de naranja, café y té. Las clases de PRIMER AÑO de los estudiantes de los programas de comunión y confirmación comenza- $6.00 por persona, $4.00 niños menores de 12 años. rán el semana del 13 de agosto. Aceptan efectivo, cheques y tarjetas de crédito.

R. I. C. A. Un Paseo en Autobús….

....vamos a Jackson Ranchería Casino!! (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Fecha: jueves, 16 de agosto del 2018 ¿Ha estado pensando en convertirse en un católico? ¿O fue Costo: $35 (no-reembolsable) por persona bautizado católico, pero nunca recibió su Primera Comunión o la Confirmación? Nunca ha sido Bautizado? ¿Es usted un católico Las ganancias total de este paseo serán para la construc- dispuesto s compartir su fe? El proceso de RICA le ofrece la ción de la Nueva Iglesia. Para reservar su lugar, por favor oportunidad de explorar su vocación y convertirse en un Cris- page $35 (no-reembolsable) en la Oficina Parroquial. Tene- tiano católico. Clases inician el 12 de Agosto. mos juegos gratis de BINGO, un refrigerio en el autobús y Para mas información o para hacer su cita inicial, comu- un premio especial de $259 para sortear ($1 por boleto). níquese son Remedios al 835-4560, Ext. 188. Únase a este evento DIVERTIDO organizado por el Minis- terio de Cuidados de San Bernardo. Para mas informes, comuníquese a la oficina de la pa- - Bodas En Grupo rroquia al 835 4560.

¿Han pensado en bendecir su unión con el Venga y Acompáñenos Sacramento del Matrimonio? a jugar BINGO! La Parroquia de San Bernardo esta promoviendo la cele- bración de unas bodas colectivas, para parejas conviviendo Lunes, 6 de agosto, de 2:30 a 4:30pm en juntas y deseen recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Fr. Fleming Hall (el gimnasio). Para mas información por favor comuníquese con Tendremos refrigerio. Las botanas que usted traiga para

Remedios Barrera al (209) 835-4560 Ext. 188. compartir serán muy agradecidas.

“Shepherds Field”

Artesanías de madera de olivo

Nuestra parroquia dá la bienvenida a otra visita de Únase a nosotros mientras celebramos a Jennifer “Shepherds Field Olive Wood Handcrafts” de Tierra Santa el Overby, nuestra Administradora Parroquial, que será sábado 11 de agosto y el domingo 12 de agosto. Muchas de honrada en la Cena de Reconocimiento del Obispo este sus artesanías de madera de olivo hechas a mano estarán dis- próximo 6 de octubre de 2018 en la Iglesia de la Presenta- ponibles para su compra después de todas las misas en el sitio ción en Stockton. de la iglesia solamente. El dinero de las compras beneficia a Reserve sus entradas hoy mismo! Llame al 209-546- las familias católicas de Tierra Santa. ¡Pasa para ver qué her- 7646 o visítenos en: mosos artículos tienen para ofrecer! https://stocktondiocese.org/diocesan-departments/ - - - - ¡Gracias por su apoyo! development 2/bishops awards/reserve your tickets