There will be a memorial Mass for Pope Francis at Saint Bernard Church on Monday, April 28 at 5:30 pm.

Dear Parishioners

Last month I visited Goa, India, to commemorate my mom’s third death anniversary. Traditionally the graves are the property of the parish and are not privately owned. Every third year the remains are exhumed, and the parish recycles the grave for the newly deceased. After the third year of the burial, you can either purchase a niche carved out into the wall of the cemetery and save the remains into it or reverently place the remains in the central well of the cemetery. As we were in the process of doing this ritual, I was struck with the same theological question “What happens to the body after our death?” Without an iota of doubt the truth of the RESURRECTION comes alive as an answer.

We are at the threshold of the Glorious Easter season. We are filled with joy and gratitude because Resurrection is the foundation of our faith. The risen Lord mainfests God’s power over death and gives us hope for eternal life. The resurrection of Jesus is an irrefutable proof that was attested to by so many eyewitnesses, and many have died for this truth of faith.

In the Catholic Church, Jubilee years are traditionally observed every 25^th year. Now in 2025, the theme of this Jubilee year is “Pilgrims of Hope”. This theme encourages us to hope in the promise of Christ as we walk the pilgrimage of life. In John 11:25 Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” Every Easter Jesus challenges us with these words which were spoken to Martha after the death of Lazarus and calls on us to be pilgims of hope of our own Resurrection.

May the Risen Lord bless you and your family and may you be “pilgrims of Hope.”

On Behalf of Fr. Eliseo, Deacons Dance and Craig, I wish you a Happy Easter.

Fr. Bernard

St. Vincent de Paul Dining Facility would like to thank all those folks who took the time to spread some Easter cheer to our brothers and sisters who are homeless. These volunteers prepared, cooked, cleaned and served a delicious meal and handed out warm clothes. Our appreciation we also send out to all those individuals who donated food and clothing. May God bless and keep you all.

There will be classes on April 22^nd for those who attend classes on Tuesday for First Holy Communion and Confirmation classes. First Holy Communion will be May 4, 2025. Reconciliation, for children only, will be on April 30^th at 6pm at Sacred Heart Church. Thank you. Maria Romo DRE

The Sons of Italy Eureka will hold a chicken and polenta dinner on Sunday April 27th at The Lodge on 445 Herrick Avenue in Eureka.  Doors open at 4PM.  Dinner service will begin at 5PM.

Dinner tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance of the event. To purchase tickets please call Bonnie at 707-499-5505 or Ralph at 707-442-6841 or Betty at 707-498-3430 or 707-442-6396.

The St. Bernard Pancake Breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus will be held on Sunday, May 4th  in St. Bernard Parish Hall. Breakfast is served 8:30 am till 12. The menu includes pancakes, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs and all the usual wonderful trimmings! Cost is $10 for adults,  $5 for children under 12 and $25 for a family of 5 or more. The proceeds will go to the St. Bernard Parish Building Fund.

The April Pancake Breakfast at St. Bernard, put on by the Knights of Columbus, made $427 for Parish Building and Maintenance. Thank you for your generous support and patronage. And thank you to the members who made it happen.Consider joining this group of catholic gentlemen who joyfully work for Christ and community.

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In His divine wisdom, God invites couples to deepen their roots,
prune the dead branches, and grow through any rocky ground to
produce the best fruit. Mutual vulnerability and respect amid
differences are the keys to a more profound and enduring love.
When the moment arrives to humbly give and receive forgiveness,
the Holy Spirit pours out grace on our will so we can grow in
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 The human heart seems ultimately to manifest itself in the desire to be loved and to love in return.  Until then, as St. Augustine said, our hearts are restless until they rest in God who is Love.  As Catholic Christians, we are privileged to share God’s love through Mass, the Sacraments and how we live our life.

Do you know someone thirsting for God?   Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a different Christian tradition thirsting to know what it means to be Catholic?  Do you know someone already Catholic but who has not yet received the Eucharist or been confirmed?  They may be thirsting, too.The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a place to ask questions and seek understanding.  Weekly “no strings” inquiry gatherings will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday evenings beginning in September.  We would love for you to invite/accompany anyone you know whose heart is restless for the God who loves them. 

For more information, please contact Liz McGee (707-599-6138) or contact the rectory office. stbshrcia25@gmail.com.

For something so integral and important to a person’s flourishing and happiness and the health of our society marriage is generally given little attention in the world, but the Catholic Church has consistently led the way in educating and supporting couples, preparing them for this magnicent vocation with Christ as its center. Considering Marriage? Check out the diocesan website: https://srdiocese.org/marriage-preparation

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We encourage you to check in on our every day to see the latest news and to check back each day for a little piece of inspiration as well as a small spiritual challenge. Many parishioners have been attracted to the idea of carving out a moment of spiritual contemplation, and  coupling it with a meaningful — and very doable — action. Each day the Daily Jolt will offer a brief daily insight/inspiration and will also contain a “microChallenge” asking readers to take that moment of mindfulness and turn it into some small, immediate form of action in their lives. Our spiritual journeys are all unique and incredibly personal, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need a little Jolt from time to time to keep the journey moving forward. Don’t worry, this isn’t a test! There are no wrong answers here, our spiritual journeys are all unique and incredibly personal, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need a little Jolt from time to time to keep the journey moving forward. We hope that Busted Halo’s® Daily Jolt can be that sort of reminder for you on your own journey. So visit us everyday to get your Daily Jolt. Check it out on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredhearteureka

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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

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.

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Natural Family Planning classes teach a highly effective scientific method involving charting the individual body’s own system for the purpose of determing fertile and infertile times. Not only is it highly effective and natural but couples report that the method brings them closer together as it requires the loving cooperation of the couple. Many couples trying to conceive have found it most helpful as well as those wishing to hold off on conception. Natural family planning (NFP) can now be learned: self-paced, live online, or onsite. Cost is $150 and taught either in Spanish or English. You may take a class the traditional way in person with the teaching couples and other student couples, online, in a virtual classroom (some gadgets required.) or self-paced classes offered online. Spaced a week apart you and your spouse or fiance attend three classes at your own pace,one week apart. Please go to the Couple to Couple League website to compare classes, find classes near you or to register https://ccli.org/

J. Rophe Medical provides no-cost limited obstetrical ultrasounds to patients between 7-16 weeks pregnant in a confidential and professional setting, where each client is treated holistically with the utmost care and respect. Other services they provide include pregnancy testing, access to ultrasounds for women in outlying areas via the Mobile Medical Unit, Jenny Grace, prenatal vitamins, referrals to medical and social services, and past abortion recovery help.  All services are free. Open from 10 to 4 Mon–Thurs,  Call 707-444-0423 for an appointment.

Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance, including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, ​​adolescent, or adult. While we operate as Catholics our ministry serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. Connect with us at ​https://www.redbird.love/red-bird-families

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Loving Help For Post Abortion Survivors                

 Do not continue to live in shame, fear or numbness:  Rachel’s Vineyard heals hearts broken by abortion.

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Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, angry, disillusioned, or frustrated, in their marriage. Some experience coldness or conflict in their relationship. Retrouvaille has helped so many couples who are experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the September 15-17 Retrouvaille weekend in San Jose, call 408-605-4998 or email: SanJose@RetroCA.com.  And please or visit our website at

www.HelpOurMarriage.org

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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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