With much joy and grateful hearts, we thank the Lord for the newest members of our Catholic family.  Maggie Freeman, Symphony Horvath, Michael Isaacson, Kiona Kannika and Nate Le were all baptized at the Easter Vigil last Saturday night, and Dawn Gomersall and Greg Paez made professions of faith and received into the Catholic faith.  Welcome, welcome to the family!!!

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, beginning with a bilingual 12:00pm Holy Mass, St. Bernard, St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Churches will host a celebration for Father Bernard’s 30th year anniversary of his ordination. After the Mass there will be a social with food, fun and entertainment in the parish hall! We are now looking for volunteers to help. More information will be announced in the coming weeks. If you can help, please text or call Sue Lehman at 347-446-5508.

SVdP thanks everyone who has continued to support our Outreach efforts in the community.   Because of your generosity, 50 families enjoyed an Easter dinner this year.  We thank Dave Vina, Linda Bareilles, Richard Graey, Joyce Schmidt Naylor, Russ Shaddix and Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo for keeping these projects going.  Together, we make a difference and may God continue to bless us all.  

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

First Holy Communion is scheduled for Saturday, May 4^th at 2:00 pm. at Sacred Heart Church. The Rehearsal will be at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm.

Please contact Maria Romo,DRE for more info: (707)443-8429 between 5:30pm-8:30pm Tuesday’s & Thurdays or @ maryeromosacredheart@outlook.com

There is a need for new Catholic Bibles and rosaries for inmates at the local Humboldt County Jail and for folks at the Humboldt Recovery Center (bring to office). There are Bible paperback versions here: https://www.christianbook.com/nabre-student-editionbible/9780529064844/pd/9064847?event=Catholic-Resources|1006980 that are $10 or less.

For the Jail: Take paperback or soft bendable cover Bibles only  M-F 8am-4:30pm to 5^th and J St blue metal stairway. At the top of the metal stairway ring the bell once and give Bibles to the person who answers. If on the weekend go to the bottom of the concrete stairs (same area) through the door and give them to the person at the visitation reception glass window Tell them it is for Visitations program.Our brothers and sisters in the jail thank you for helping them to receive the comforting word of the Lord during their confinement. Thank you for your help with this important ministry!

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.

The play is presented in its entirety on both days Saturday and Sunday in May in the beautiful foothills of Lake County by Clear Lake. Bring your own chair and sunscreen. No smoking, food drinks or pets allowed on grounds. Water is available and there are facilities for the handicapped.Time: 4:00 p.m-6pm. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Your tax-deductible donation should be made payable to: Lake County Passion Play, P. O. Box 386, Lakeport, CA 95453. Call: 866-896-5277​ LakeCountyPassionPlay.ORG

Bishop Robert F. Vasa of the Diocese of Santa Rosa extends a warm welcome to the 12th annual Sacred Liturgy Conference, returning once more to the serene landscapes of Northern California. Under the theme “The Church on Fire in the Sacred Heart of Jesus” this inspiring conference will take place June 4-7, 2024, in the charming town of Ferndale, CA. Three sung Gregorian Liturgies and one Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Church of the Assumption, while the conference lectures will unfold at the Tish-Non Center, conveniently located next to the Bear River Resort. The registration fee includes 16 conference sessions, reserved seating at the liturgies, an opening reception, three catered lunches, coffee breaks and a concluding banquet dinner.  An optional chant workshop is also available on Saturday June 8.  The chant workshop with Dr. Lynne-Bissonnette-Pitre is for anyone interested in learning more about Gregorian chant and singers of all levels may attend. For info about speakers, schedules and fees online please go to https://sacredliturgy.org/

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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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

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.

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 human heart ultimately seems 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 the God who is Love.  As Catholic Christians, we are privileged to share God’s love through the Mass, the Sacraments and how we live our lives. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a place to ask questions and seek understanding. 

Weekly “no strings” inquiry gatherings begin on Tuesday, September 12 at  7 p.m. in the back classroom of Sacred Heart Church.  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 Ann Lynch (443-6741) or call the rectory office.

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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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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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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/

“This Week on FORMED” is a weekly video designed to help Catholics learn more about FORMED’s content related to each week of the year. Join Taylor and Ben each week as they walk you through amazing content on FORMED! You’ll discover all kinds of videos and audio to accompany you during the weekly liturgical calendar, Saint feast days and world events taking place.

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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.

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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December 2, 2022

After months of careful and prayerful consideration, and after having consulted the priests of the Diocese as well as the Diocesan Finance Council, and professionals retained by the Diocese, it has become clear to me that it is necessary for the Diocese of Santa Rosa to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. This decision was made necessary due to the overwhelming number of sexual abuse lawsuits filed against the Diocese after the statute of limitations was lifted for a three-year ‘window’. We now are facing more than 130 claims dating from 1962 when the Diocese was established to the present. A vast majority of the cases date from the 70’s and 80’s.

Our present plan is for our attorneys to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection after December 31 and before March 1, 2023. Our Diocese joins a growing list of Dioceses in the United States to make such a filing.

In many ways, this is not a freely chosen decision. It is the inevitable result of an insurmountable number of claims. I am convinced, however, that choosing this path will allow us to achieve two very important goals. First, it will provide a process to carefully evaluate and compensate, as fairly as possible those who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Chapter 11 is a process designed to bring all parties together in one place to resolve difficult claims fairly and finally, with the supervision of the bankruptcy court.  A bankruptcy allows the Diocese to deal with all these issues collectively rather than one at a time. At the same time, the process will provide a way for the Diocese to continue the various charitable ministries in which it is engaged. 

It is important to remember that the only entity filing for bankruptcy protection is the corporation sole known legally as the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa. The parishes and Catholic schools within our Diocese are separate civil corporations or separate ecclesial entities and should not be parties to this filing. There are many matters to be discerned by the bankruptcy court and so absolute certainty about the degree of participation by any other entities such as parishes and schools will be determined in the course of the proceedings.

Since we began discussing this possibility more than a year ago, I have been moved by the understanding, patience and support expressed by the clergy and by the various people in the Church with whom I have previously shared this information. I am deeply grateful.

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