Sacred Heart Parish

Striving to be a grateful parish following Christ by loving God, and loving our neighbors as ourselves through our words, deeds, and thoughts.

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Easter Message from Fr. D’Sa

             

 

Dear Parishioners,

Fr. Sudhakar and I have been trying to get our planting boxes ready as spring is making its way in. I have noticed the dormant sleeping bulbs under the dirt seem to crack even the hard surface to sprout. It gives me joy as a gardener. The instant thought that comes to my mind is “the bulb is alive”. That is the beauty of nature.

Easter revolves around the fundamental truth “HE IS ALIVE”. The paschal mystery is, Jesus suffered, died, was buried, and rose again”. This is our faith, and we are proud to profess it. There cannot be a better good news than “Jesus has risen, and He is alive”.

The Resurrection is a faith-filled holy event, witnessed and proclaimed by Mary Magdalen in simple terms “He is alive, and I saw him”. Without the Resurrection we would have nothing. Resurrection is much more than an event that happened 2000 years ago. It is also an ongoing personal experience that holds and moves us. It is a moment of transition in our lives from darkness to light, despair to hope and from an empty tomb into a space of joy and love.

Resurrection is not just a personal gift but is to be shared. When we give love, joy and hope to others we make Christ’s resurrection a reality. Hence, we need to ask ourselves “am I a love-giving, joy-giving and hope-filled person? “Does my life reflect the story of His resurrection?

May the Risen Lord bless you, your families and dear ones with His love, joy and hope.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter. He has risen, Alleluia!

Fr. Bernard

 

Holy Week

During Lent we will be featuring different videos to help you learn and reflect about the season and to provide a short break from the hectic pace of life.

Catholic Kids Media

Catholic Kids Media is an effort to evangelize the culture, providing quality Catholic programming for kids that does not water down Catholicism. We develop resources for parents and teachers to instruct children in the Faith and practices of prayer.

Easter Meal Donations and Volunteers Needed

St. Vincent de Paul Dining Facility will host an Easter Holiday Meal on Sunday, March 31, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Food Donations – Ham (preferably Spiral Sliced), Yams / Sweet Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Broccoli, Fruit Pies Canned Goods (large or #10 size, if possible) – Green Beans, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Crispy Fried Onions, Cheese Sauce, Candied Yams, Whipped Cream (Redi Whip cans and Cool Whip frozen tubs), Jelly Beans, Tiny Marshmallows, Easter Baskets Black Nitrile Gloves – sizes M, L, and XL (sold at US Chef’s Store and Harbor Freight) Thank You for your support!

Volunteers are needed for the following:

Food Prep: Saturday, MAR 30th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Easter Sunday: Serving Table Set-Up & Kitchen Help: 8:30 – 10:45 AM Meal Service & Kitchen Help: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Clean-Up: 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Clothing Wear Donations – Coats, Men’s / Women’s Jeans, Hiking Boots, Back-Packs, Ponchos / Raincoats

Please contact Mary, Steven, or Dan at 707-445-9588

Drop off donations between 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, M-F at the SVDP Dining Facility – 35 W. Third Street, Eureka 95501

 

Baby Bottle Boomerang – Please Return Bottles

             

 

Baby Bottle Boomerang – Please return bottles.

It is time to return baby bottles with donations to the Pregnancy Care Center and J Rolpe. Thank you for your loving support of pregnant women and their precious babies. Bottles may be brought to the office or left in rosary basket on church table. God bless you.

 

          Congratulations To Our 2024 Confirmandi

 

We congratulate and pray for our confirmandi: Emily Cervantes Ramirez, Zaira Cervantes, Aylen Noemi Contreras, Dominica Diaz Soltero, Eileen Diaz Soltero, Bella Nevaeh Gibney, Alyn Garcia, Ashlyn Garcia, Karissa Garcia, Natalie Gierek, Alawna(Belle) Hall, Kohlton Hall, Laura Esmeralda Lopez, Samantha Martinez, Fernando Drake Miranda-Munoz, Alex Eduardo Mireles-Romero, Atzhiry Alondra Mojica Maria, Bianca Moreno Lopez, Brody Mowrey,Ahtziri Orozco Vielma, Aaliyah Giselle Pelayo, Ethan Ramirez-Moreno, Jade Ulany Rivas, Lluvia Rivas, Luis Rivas, Andrea Evelyn Santiago -Mojica, Garrett Shanahan, Andrea Sofia Torres Zaragoza, Decema Yoshiwo, Kenia Ruby Velasco Peña, Alejandra Villagrana Torres, and Jose Manuel Villagrana Torres.

May you nurture and fan the flames of the Holy Spirit as you undertake your missions in Christ. May you stay close to Jesus and our Blessed Virgin Mary and walk the Christian road of virtue, courage, honor and humility in all perseverance.

 

Office Closed Monday, April 1

             

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The Sacred Heart Office will be closed, Monday, April 1st (Day after Easter). Have a blessed Easter!

 

 

Liturgy Schedule

Sacred Heart – St. Bernard – St. Joseph Parishes

March 28

Holy Thursday

6:00 pm – Holy Mass (Bilingual)  @Sacred Heart Church

7:00 pm- 12:00 am  – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament @ Sacred Heart Church

March 29

Good Friday

12:00 pm – Stations & Celebration of the Lord’s Passion @ Sacred Heart Church          

2:00 pm – Estaciónes y Celebracion de la Pasion del Senor (Spanish) @ Sacred Heart Church

March 30

Holy Saturday

8:00 pm – Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa y Sacramentos de iniciación (Spanish) @ Sacred Heart

8:00 pm – Easter Vigil & Sacraments of Initiation @ St. Bernard Church

March 31

Easter Sunday

7:30 am Mass @ St. Joseph Church      

9:00 am – Mass in English @ Sacred Heart

10:30 am – Mass @ St. Bernard

12:15 pm – Mass in Spanish @ Sacred Heart

April 1

Monday

12:15 pm – Mass @ St. Bernard Church

April 2

Tuesday

7:30 am – Mass @ St. Joseph

April 3

Wednesday

12:15 pm – Mass at Saint Bernard followed by Confessions and Adoration

6:00 pm – Adoration & Confession at Sacred Heart

7.:00 pm  – Mass at Sacred Heart in Spanish

April 4

Thursday

7:30 am – Mass @ St. Joseph Church

11:30 am – Mass @ St Joseph Hospital Chapel

 

April 5

First Friday

12:15 –  Mass @ St. Bernard Church

1:00 pm – Adoration @ St. Bernard Church

4:00-4:45 pm – Confessions @ St. Bernard Church

4:45 pm – Benediction @ St. Bernard Church

April 6

 

April 7

Sunday

7:30 am Mass @ St. Joseph Church      

9:00 am – Mass in English @ Sacred Heart

10:30 am – Mass @ St. Bernard

12:15 pm – Mass in Spanish @ Sacred Heart

 

Catholic News

We have created links to the best Catholic news sites so that you can keep current in the latest national and international Catholic news.


 

America: The Jesuit Review

Our flagship magazine is the leading Catholic journal of opinion in the United States. First published in 1909, America magazine is known across the Catholic world for its unique brand of opinion and analysis. From theology and spirituality to politics, international relations, arts and letters, and the economy and social justice, America’s coverage spans the globe. We tell the stories that matter most to the church and the world. Our award-winning website is americamagazine.org.

Go to America: The Jesuit Review

 

Catholic News Service

Catholic News Service has a rich history of journalistic professionalism and is a leader in the world of Catholic and religious media. With headquarters in Washington, offices in New York and Rome, and correspondents around the world, CNS provides the most comprehensive coverage of the church today.

And in the digital age, CNS is showing a new audience the accuracy that has always been its hallmark with its video journalism and documentary production.

Go to Catholic News Service

 

Vatican News

Vatican News is the news portal of the Holy See. Surpassing the concept of being a simple digital platform, Vatican News seeks to respond and, in a certain sense, to anticipate the continual changes taking place in communication, with the objective of “communicating the Gospel of mercy to all people” in various cultures. It communicates and interacts through audio, video, text and images on a multi-lingual, multi-culture, multi-channel, multi-media and multi-device plain.

Go To Vatican News in English

Catholic News Videos

Health problems aside, Pope Francis resumes full agenda. After appearing weaker than usual during the Palm Sunday celebration, Pope Francis reappeared on Monday with a full agenda.

Pope Francis washes feet of 12 inmates at a Roman prison on Holy Thursday. After celebrating the Chrism Mass in the morning, the Pope traveled to a women’s prison on the outskirts of Rome.

During his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the virtue of patience, saying it is “the best witness that we Christians can give” in today’s world.

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13 Day Marian Shrine Pilgrimage

             

 

Father D’Sa has arranged another pilgrimage for anyone wishing to accompany him for 13 days from July 7-19, 2024. He will be touring Marian Shrines in France, Spain, and Portugal. Click on the following link for a more detailed itinerary. 

Fr. Bernard Marian Shrines

 

Simple Daily Ways To Practice Your Faith

  

 

A simple way to start your day.

We have begun reposting “The Daily Jolt” by Busted Halo on our Facebook page. It features an inspirational quote followed by  a Microchallenge, which is a simple suggestion of how to practice and live out this idea in your life today.  Often we feel that the task of trying to live out our faith can be overwhelming. The Daily Jolt offers one, easy, simple way to do so.

Check it out on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredhearteureka

 

Sacred Heart’s Facebook page

 

Rosary Group on Tuesdays

The Sacred Heart Rosary group invites you to join them on Tuesdays at 11:30 at Sacred Heart Church in the chapel.  We look forward seeing you there.

 

Text Scam Returns – Do Not Respond

Another Text Scam supposedly from Fr. Bernard or other priests asking for favors, money, gift cards etc. has been going around.

Please disregard. Do not respond!

We Have A Prayer Team

 

If you have a special need of any sort, we have a prayer team who will pray on your behalf.  Let us pray with you, and for you.  Surround yourself with prayer. 

Call our prayer line leader Toni 24/7 at (707) 445-361six

 

 

Avoid These Online Scams Directed At Catholics

  

 

                            

With the prevalence of easy-to-access technology and the vast variety of ways people communicate these days, the pervasiveness of people who make it their mission to scam people out of money using digital trickery is only increasing. We collected some of the most common scams that are directed specifically toward Catholics as well as how to identify and avoid them in order to protect yourself from online criminals. 

 

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Catholic Apps

CatholicApps.com was created in response to the call to evangelization from Saint John Paul II, and then continued on through Pope Benedict, and of course the call for deeper evangelization from Pope Francis. We aim to review, and share a lot of catholic appsthat can help you deepen your own Catholic faith, or share unique Catholic apps that allow you to share and evangelize your faith with family, friends, and anyone you have a relationship with. 

CatholicApps.com

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