We will be baking at the Holy Family Center kitchen in preparation for the Sweet Shoppe at the upcoming Fall Festival. If you would like to help bake please click on the link for a schedule and list of ingredients needed. Donations can be brought to the Parish Office. For more information, please contact Arlene Avila at (209) 834-6354

Our Missionary Appeal Weekend is this weekend, August 4th & 5th, 2018. The Second Offering is for the Diocese of Vellore, India. The diocese is very poor and all monies collected will be used to support the parishes of the Diocese, especially the needs of the children. Please keep the Diocese of Vellore in your prayers and support the Missionary Appeal as best you can.

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy is holding its Annual Fundraising Banquet and Silent Auction on Wednesday, October 24th at the Portuguese Hall. Please note the change in venue and day of the week. This is a great way to find out about this life-affirming ministry and to fellowship with like-minded people. If you would like to be a table sponsor or make a silent auction donation please call the Pregnancy Resource Center at 836-4415 during office hours. Thank you for your generosity!

Adding an Additional class in the Mornings   What is it?  It is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church with over 5 million active members and 20 million praying (auxiliary) members.  This apostolate was brought to the USA in 1931.  It began in Ireland by Frank Duff, Servant of God.  It has been endorsed by the last 6 Popes. click on image for more information

     We ask that parishioners/school parents be attentive to the dropping off of school children as well as leaving the parking area as promptly as possible (this  allows others the availability of the few parking spaces that we have due to the construction of Central School).                  In addition, please be respectful and DO NOT USE CENTRAL SCHOOL’S PARKING LOT AT ALL  before or during school hours.      Thank you in advance for your cooperation…..  

A group from the Holy Land (Bethlehem & Jerusalem) will be selling religious articles after Masses, August 11th & 12th at the Church site only, to support the Catholic Christian minorities in Bethlehem. click on the image for more information

Transform your life by attending our Light of the World parish retreat this September 7-10, 2018. For added convenience, the retreat takes place right here at our parish...so you get to sleep in your own bed each night! Space is very limited and there is no cost to attend...so be sure and register now to save your spot!

We have received word from a number of sources that Alejandro Sullon has been offering his services as a Bishop to celebrate Sacraments. He presents himself as the ‘Bishop of Bakersfield’. He is from Peru and also advertises himself as the Bishop of the Diocese of the Lord of Divine Mercy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Please let your community know that Sullon is not a Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, he is not in union with Pope Francis nor with the Bishop of Stockton. He has no permission or faculties to celebrate Sacraments in the Diocese of Stockton.

Join us as we celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saint Bernard of Clairvaux on Sunday, August 19, 2018 with 5:00pm Mass as the Holy Family Center followed by a procession & dinner. More info...

Bishop Emeritus Stephen E. Blaire requests the pleasure of your company at the Cupcakes, Canapés, and Cocktails Art Event Benefiting the Education of the Seminarians of the Stockton Diocese. (click for details)

Dear Youth, As you enjoy these summer months, I entrust all of you to the care and protection of Our Lord Jesus. I want to encourage you to stay close to Him during the summer.... (Click for entire letter)

This Friday, July 6, SBYG is hosting our annual Movies under the Stars! All Families welcome! Open to all! FREE admission! Where: Holy Family Center 12100 Valpico Rd. When: doors open at 7PM, movie starts at dusk (8:30ish) What: Movies at the HFC lawn, bring your chairs, blankets, tarps whatever you want to be comfortable outside on the grass area. Showing The Greatest Showman WHAT ELSE? We will have $2 snacks and drinks available!

Support our school by participating in our 27th Annual Golf Classic Tournament on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Opportunities for sponsorship also available. Click for more information

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month to make new friends with other Catholic moms, to unpack God's plan for Motherhood and what it means for us mamas raising kids to know and love God. Kids are welcome! Our next meetings are July 2nd and July 16th, from 5pm to 6pm in the Small Hall at 163 W. Eaton Ave. Please join us! Click for more info...

Join the Most Reverend Bishop Myron J. Cotta as he continues the legacy of Bishop Emeritus Stephen Blaire, and honors individuals throughout our great Diocese (INCLUDING JENNIFER OVERBY, ADMINISTRATOR FROM OUR PARISH) who have demonstrated and lived out the gospel spirit of service and commitment to our Church and communities. Since 2002, over 300 individuals have been honored and over $1,740,000 in net proceeds has been raised to benefit Catholic Charities and SEEDS.

ST. BERNARD’S YOUTH GROUP COLOR RUN Join us on our Semester Kick-Off event. Two races, great fun and fellowship. Sunday, June 24 all high school age teens, incoming freshmen welcome Monday, June 25 all jr. high school age teens, incoming six graders welcome FIRST 50 registrations will receive a free t-shirt Print and fill out the Youth Group Liability Form from our website.

Save the date...On Saturday, November 3, 2018 our school will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a special Gala! We are need of event program advertising sponsorship's. Please contact the school for more information or visit their Alumni Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stbernardschoolalumni

My Dear People of God, As we welcome the month of May, we are reminded of the annual celebration of Mother’s Day. It is a time to give thanks to God for our moms, and for the gift of “motherhood.” It is a time to reflect on all that motherhood entails: selflessness, sacrifice, commitment and the nourishing love that only a mother can give.

St. Bernard's Church is proud to host a summer series available to all, from teens to married couples. Only cost will be your book ($25). If you are signing up your teen, there is a parent companion book available so you can have meaningful conversations on the topics that were covered every session, parents companion book ($10).

On Monday, May 21, Bishop Myron Cotta invites all Catholics in the Diocese of Stockton to pray the Prayer of Consecration to Mary, Mother of the Church. El Lunes, 21 de Mayo, el Obispo Myron Cotta invita a todos los Católicos de la Diócesis de Stockton a rezar La Oración de Consagración a María, Madre de la Iglesia.