BUILDING A CULTURE THAT CHERISHES AND PROTECTS EVERY HUMAN LIFE

The St. Bernard’s Respect Life Ministry works to build a culture of life in our parish and community.  Through prayer, education, pastoral care, and advocacy and in conjunction with other ministries at St. Bernard’s, we stand in support of life from conception to natural death.

Respect Life - Prayer

Prayer is the basis of all our efforts to build a culture of life.

  • Include respect for life in your prayer intentions Prayer Intentions Help
  • Side-walk counseling/praying at Planned Parenthood-Please contact Tom Simpson at tomkofc4041@comcast.net for more information
  • Knights of Columbus Rosary for the Unborn-1st Saturday of the month at 11:00 am at Tracy Cemetery
  • 40 Days for Life
  • National Days of Prayer


Respect Life - Education

We are called to form our consciences in light of the Church’s teachings on the sanctity of life and our dignity as sons and daughters of God the Father.

  • Abortion- Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. Sometimes that is done surgically. Increasingly, the abortion pill (mifepristone, Mifeprex or RU-486) is being used to end a pregnancy.  (FOR MORE INFORMATION LINK HERE TO THE USCCB's PAGE ON CHEMICAL ABORTIONS.) But it is possible to reverse the effects of the initial abortion medication. For help with that contact your local Pregnancy Resource Center (Tracy PRC) or call The 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Hotline-877.558.0333  See the link below for the movie UNPLANNED, which documents the experience of Abby Johnson, former abortion clinic director who now is a voice for Life. 


Pastoral Care

We offer hope & assistance through corporal & spiritual works of mercy in support of life.

     

Some PRC events to support:

Friends of Tracy Pregnancy Resource Center (Donor) 

 

  • Diaper Dash-A community event to provide diapers & wipes to the PRC. Over 47,000 diapers collected at the January event.
  • 2024 Walk for Life-Thank you to the St. Bernard's community for raising over $12,400! St. Bernard's is PRO-LIFE!
  • Baby Bottle Fundraiser-During October’s Respect Life Month, St. Bernard’s organizes a fundraiser for the PRC. 
  • Annual Fundraising Dinner in October

 




Respect Life Advocacy

We, the Church, must be dedicated to educating and supporting those involved with legislation and government to ensure the dignity of life is upheld and the common good is advanced.

 


For more information and to learn more about how you can become involved in promoting a culture of life, please reach out to:

Patricia Chao at: patriciachao67@gmail.com


California Catholic Conference of Bishops-2024 Election Resources

CCC Election Resources



  • California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) - We provide information on the rights and responsibilities of parents regarding comprehensive sexual education of children in public schools.


 

 

 

  • Human Trafficking-Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking. Get informed End Human-Trafficking. 

  • The Sound of Freedom, which stars Jim Cavezil is in theaters now click on the link for a preview:  youtu.be/FiZgs7dyBZg     



For more information and to learn more about how you can become involved in promoting a culture of life, please contact Patricia at patriciachao67@gmail.com


Links

California Healthy Youth Act (Sex Ed)


The Tracy Unified School District (TUSD) and other area public school districts are implementing their sexual education programs If you are the parent or guardian of a 7th or a 9th grade student, remember that you have both the right and the responsibility to review the sex ed curriculum offered by your child’s school and have the option to OPT OUT.


Click HERE for more details...


diocesan office of family & respect life



The Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy has been serving the greater Tracy area in a variety of ways since 1985. We offer compassionate care, practical support and accurate information to women and men regarding pregnancy and sexual health. 

Staffed by professionals in the medical, social work, and other relevant areas, as well as volunteers from all walks of life, our desire is to equip individuals with the information necessary to make positive life-affirming choices for their lives. 

All our trained volunteers and medical staff take the time to listen and offer assistance regardless of circumstance. As a non-profit organization, your financial and volunteer support is vital. 

Please call today to find out how you can volunteer or financially support our work in the community. If you would like to receive the PRC’s monthly newsletter or contact the PRC, please call (209) 836-4415.


The Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy
1039 Central Ave
P.O. Box 1237
Tracy, CA 95376


24 Hour Helpline
209.836.4415

Tracy Pregnancy Resource Center Website/Donate

You’re Pregnant!

No two words can bring a woman more joy or more emotional trauma. You probably have a lot of questions. You don’t have to face that tough decision alone. Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy is there to listen, care, and help. You can reach PRC at 836-4415 (24 hour helpline) or on the web at: www.tracyprc.org or visit them at 1039 Central Avenue (Open Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 10am-4pm; Tuesday 2pm– 6pm; closed Friday through Sunday).


 PRC can provides free pregnancy tests, information on pregnancy, teen childbirth classes, teen parenting classes, maternity & infant clothing, post-abortion recovery & support for those struggling with a past abortion, and various medical clinic services. PRC also offers information and referrals.

You don’t have to face life’s questions alone. Explore your options…..PRC offers hope, help and healing. All services are free and confidential.