The following children have celebrated their First Holy Communion: Violet Roque,Yamir Hernandez, Carter Christensen, Hailey McBride, Kevin McBride,Jesus Antonio, Ruben Mendoza,Leonardo Silva, Victor Garcia, Allan Mendoza,Jon Omey, Vincent Tovar, Eva Tovar, Ezaily Rodriguez, Nayeli Rodriguez, Edwin Mendoza and Javier Ibarra.

We offer our congratulations as they may now receive our Lord at the Mass-body,blood,soul and divinity. We thank the catechists who helped these students understand the reality, meaning and profound beauty of the Holy Eucharist; as well as their parents who continue faith instruction in the home.

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Pope Leo’s stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics by Rachel Treisman.

Pope Leo XIV has already made history, as the first-ever American-born pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church. But how might he shape the institution?

Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday after a two-day conclave to succeed the late Pope Francis — a progressive pontiff who was known for his commitment to social justice.

While Pope Leo is considered a centrist, he shares some of his predecessor’s views on including the environment and outreach to migrants.

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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

The SVdP thanks everyone who has continued to support our Outreach efforts in the community, particularly through the 5th Sunday Collections.  Because of your generosity, 50 families and Seniors enjoyed an Easter dinner this year.  We thank Teresa Evans, Richard Graey, Russ Shaddix, Linda Bareilles, David Vina and Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo for purchasing, assembling and delivering these food bags.  Sacred Heart’s SVdP Conference also donated $1500 to the SVdP Dining Room on 3rd Street who serve a hot meal Monday through Friday every week to over 200 people. Thanks for your prayers, also, and may God continue to bless us all in 2025.            

You can keep up with what is going on at Sacred Heart parish by reading the articles on our NEWS page. You can navigate there by using the menu at the top of the page or by clicking on the link below.

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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.

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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!

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

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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