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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The Pastoral Council is the primary vehicle of consultation available to the pastor. Its purpose is to collaborate with the pastor in the pastoral ministry. Presided over by the pastor or his delegate, it is composed of six appointed members and six elected members, along with the Pastoral Assistant, the Religious Education Coordinators, the Youth Minister and the Administrative Assistant. There are four quarterly meetings and occasional work sessions. Prayer precedes each quarterly meeting, since the first thing that the group does is beseech God's grace that they may discern the will of the Holy Spirit. In its quest to foster growth in community, the Pastoral Council works to define the goals and objectives of the parish, formulates plans to meet those goals, and periodically evaluates progress. Elections and appointments are held annually. PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: The purpose of the Parish Finance Council is to advise the pastor in the financial administration of the parish. The Parish Finance Council is composed of at least three and no more than five lay members. The pastor appoints them for a one-year term, renewable. Meetings are held quarterly and when otherwise needed. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Cross of Christ Council #12283: Chartered in July 1998, this Council is a parish-based Catholic men's organization fostering fraternity and family values. The Knights are very active, assisting with youth activities, parish suppers, construction projects and works of charity. Business meetings of men who have attained at least the first degree of membership (there are three degrees of membership) are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the church hall, preceded by a social meeting at 6:30 p.m. Women of St. Bernard: Open to all women of the parish. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. CENACLE PRAYER GROUP: A rosary prayer group dedicated to offering spiritual support to clergy to bringing others closer to Jesus by good example, prayer, and speech. Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church. SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: An organization of laymen and women dedicated to addressing local needs of food, clothing, rent, or utility payments. The group also has summer “camperships” for children in need. The names of those who they serve are held in the strictest confidence. Their activities are funded through freewill donations made in the poor boxes at the doors of the church and though the ongoing collection, sale and recycling of articles of clothing. MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY: Dedicated to making ours a friendly church. Members of this group greet those arriving for worship, providing a welcome to all who come to our Church. MUSIC MINISTRY: The Music Ministry consists of a twenty-voice choir, cantors, soloists, and musicians. Their purpose is to provide musical support to the assembly's worship. Choir rehearsals held weekly. ALTAR SERVERS: The Altar Servers group is open to boys and girls who have revieved the First Communion. The altar servers act as acolytes and provide support and assistance at the Eucharistic Liturgy. LECTORS: The lectors proclaim the Scriptures proper to them at all weekend and weekday liturgies. Meetings for scheduling proposes are held periodically. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: The role of Eucharistic Minister is entered into for one year, renewable, upon the invitation of the pastor. Open to both men and women in good standing in the church, the Eucharistic Ministers distribute Holy Communion at all weekend and weekday Masses at which there are insufficient ordained clergy to accomplish the task in a timely manner. Holy Communion is distributed at all weekday and weekend Masses under the form of bread and wine. Meetings for scheduling purposes are held periodically. CATECHISTS: These women and men form the largest group of volunteers in the parish organization. Their purpose is to assist parents in the religious formation and education of their children. Training and support is provided. These are not usually professional teachers, but rather people of faith who are willing to witness that faith to the children of the parish. ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION: When needed, offers instruction for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), adult Confirmation classes and periodic Bible Studies. “WRAPPED IN LOVE” MINISTRY: Welcomes all parishioners to participate (directly or through their financial support). They meet on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the library. They gather to pray and knit or crochet “prayer shawls”. They offer prayer for the intended recipients of their efforts, who may be facing troubled times- of illness, depression, grief, loneliness, hardship, or, in times of celebration- marriage, birth, baptism, ordination, achievement, etc. The message of the “prayer shawl” is that the recipient is being remembered and held in prayer by their parish community who wants them to know they are wrapped in God’s love and that of the community. Members need not attend the monthly gathering to participate. YOUTH DANCES: A very popular event with local young people in grades five through eight. Held once a month during the school year, the dances provide a safe and well-chaperoned atmosphere for young people to mingle and socialize. HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: The Harvest Festival Committee is a group of some twelve or fourteen parishioners who plan and execute the annual three-day parish festival. The festival includes food, games, children's activities, stage entertainment, and religious events. BERNIE’S TOURNEY: ST. BERNARD’S BOWLING LEAGUE Committee Chairs may be e-mailed at StBernardAssonet@aol.com |
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