October is Respect Life Month – a month focused on the celebration of Respect Life. We begin by celebrating Respect Life Sunday on October 4th. The second collection taken on Respect Life Sunday provides an opportunity for all to participate in the Family & Respect Life Ministry and also serves as a reminder that your support is crucial to our ministry. Please watch Bishop Cotta's Address on Family & Respect Life Sunday.

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Work­ing for the enhance­ment of human dig­nity
at every stage of life
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You Are Welcome To Join Us!

     The Respect Life Committee at St. Bernard's Parish welcomes anyone who would like to join us as we work together on projects that strive to protect Life from Conception to Natural Death.

     Some of our recent projects have included: Pregnancy Resource Center Fund Raisers, and awareness programs related to: Physician Assisted Suicide, Human Trafficking, and Abortion.

     If you have any questions, please contact Jane Devlin at 209-815-7005 or Anita Laspina at 209-815-3240.

Baby Bottle Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center

     Our Annual Baby Bottle Fundraiser takes place every October during Respect Life Month and benefits  the Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy.

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“California Healthy Youth Act of 2015” – “Opt Out form”

The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that, as parents, you are the primary educators of your children.  This responsibility includes an awareness of laws that potentially impact their moral beliefs.

As Catholics we believe that life is sacred and should be cherished from the moment of natural conception to the moment of natural death.  This belief requires that we assure our children’s moral education in a manner consistent with Catholic teachings on the dignity of human life.

You may not be aware that the California Healthy Youth Act of 2015 requires mandatory instruction for our middle & high school children that is contrary to Catholic moral teachings.  We are letting our families know about this law to raise awareness of plans for use of this program in all districts of Tracy schools.  The curriculum, one for 7th graders and one for 9th graders, is implemented annually.

Click here to access a copy of a universal Opt Out form and for additional information, including answers to many questions, we ask that you visit www.pacificjustice.org.  In the search window enter “California Healthy Youth Act of 2015” – “Opt Out form”.  There you will find comprehensive information which will answer most questions.  The universal form is one which you can download, complete and submit to your child’s school.  Or, if you wish, you can request a school district form from your child’s school administrative personnel.

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Let's End The Culture Of
Human Trafficking

Children and young adults right in our community are targeted for human trafficking daily . It doesn’t matter if they come from the perfect family or one that is not so perfect. People in Christian schools, on Christian dating sites, or all kinds of social media have been trapped into slavery. A person trapped in human trafficking survives an average of seven years.

It has been said that," for evil men to accomplish their purpose it is only necessary that good men should do nothing." Edmund Burke

Flags of a Victim:

Tactics of a Trafficker:

- Separates friends & family
- Controls through cell phone, texting, calls & internet tracking
- Dependency & obedience through fear
- Manipulates feelings of guilt, shame & unworthiness
- Bonds through extreme emotional highs (love bombing & praise)

Crime Stoppers: 209-521-4636
Without Permission Support Line: 209-277-7758
Human Trafficking National Hotline: 888-373-7888
 

If you or someone you know needs help, or you want to learn more, please visit:
www.withoutpermission.org