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Needs & Opportunities

- How would you like to Serve, Connect & Engage?
  
  St. Bernadette Parish has many opportunities to take your Faith to the next level! Prayerfully consider serving our
  parish by volunteering your time and talent.
  Take a look at our Ministry Form or browse the opportunities listed below.
- ALTAR SERVING
  
  The ministry of Altar Serving is open to men, women, boys, and girls (4th grade and up). The main role of an Altar Server is to assist the Priest and Deacon in the celebration of the liturgy. The training video can be viewed on our Youtube Channel.
  
  For more information , please contact Mike DeYoung at mddeyoung@new.rr.com
  BAPTISM PREPARATION
  
  To properly prepare for the sacrament of Baptism, parents are asked to attend a baptismal preparation class. Volunteers are needed to teach this class.
  
  For more information, please contact Gloria Koth at mgkoth@gmail.com
  BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
  
  For more information, please contact Gene Wall at genewall1@gmail.com
  CANTOR
  
  Cantors are important leaders of the singing assembly. They direct the congregation's participation in the Gathering, Preparation, Communion, and Recessional songs. They also lead the singing at Mass when no choir is present.
  
  For more information, contact Mary Kinderman at music2@saint-bernadette.org or Pat Vander Wielen at music1@saint-bernadette.org
  CARD MINISTRY
  
  This ministry was formed in 2011 and is comprised of members of St. Bernadette that create handmade greeting cards for parishioners and their family members for various events and other circumstances including anniversaries, get well, sympathy, Baptisms, Confirmation, First Communion, and graduations. They also work with a list of homebound parishioners that receive monthly thinking of you cards and birthday greetings. They welcome any help to their ministry, whether it be creating cards, assisting in addressing envelopes, or donating postage, envelopes, cardstock and other supplies. You can also request a handmade card to be mailed to someone via the request forms at the Card Ministry Box located in the narthex.
  
  For more information, please contact Ronda Venable @ rondav63@hotmail.com
  CARE MINISTRY
  
  The Care Ministry program at St. Bernadette serves to follow in Jesus' footsteps as he cared for the sick, lonely, and suffering. Care Ministers are specially trainined individuals who visit people who are homebound, in nursing homes, lonely, or experiencing a difficult time such as the loss of a loved one or an illness. They will bring the loving presence of Jesus through care, compassionate listening, prayer, and Holy Communion if desired. The nature and frequency of visits is determined by mutual agreement.
  
  For more information, please contact Gloria Koth at mgkoth@gmail.com
  CATHOLIC RESOURCES LIBRARY
  
  The library contains multimedia and literature on many valuable subjects. Besides books, the Catholic Resource Library houses books on CD, videos, and music CD's. Volunteers are needed to help catalouge the materials.
  
  For more information, please contact Barb Lemke at bal779@aol.com
  CHOIR
  
  Resurrection (Funeral) Choir
  This choir ministers at funeral liturgies. Rehearsals and liturgies are as needed. Individuals with a flexible schedule are encouraged to join.
  
  Seraphim Choir
  This traditional choir leads the community in singing praise. Rehearsals are at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays.
  
  Renewed Spirits Choir
  The emphasis of this choir is contemporary liturgical music. Rehearsals are at 6:30 pm on Thursdays.
  
  For more information, contact Mary Kinderman at music2@saint-bernadette.org or Pat Vander Wielen at music1@saint-bernadette.org
  CHURCH CLEANING
  
  Volunteers assist in cleaning the church for 1.5 to 2 hours on a monthly basis. Keep our church beautiful.
  
  For more information, please contact the parish office at 920-739-4157
  CLEAN UP DAY - PARISH GROUNDS
  
  Spring and fall clean up days for parish buildings and grounds involve planting, weeding, painting, and repairing buildings. Bring your gloves and garden tools.
  
  For more information, please contact Jerry Lopas at lopas.jerome@sbcglobal.net
  COMMUNION TO THE HOME BOUND
  
  Extend our community spirit to hombound parishioners by respectfully brining the Eucharist from the Mass and spending a short time in prayer and conversation with them.
  
  For more information, please contact Gloria Koth at mgkoth@gmail.com
  DONUT SUNDAYS
  
  Volunteers are needed to help organize this event.
  
  For more information, please contact Ronda Venable at rondav63@hotmail.com
  ENVIRONMENT
  
  The Church Environment Team plans the seasonal decorations of the church in such a way that the environment reinforces, communicates, and celebrates the liturgical season. A planning committee meets prior to Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
  
  For more information, please contact Colleen Baehnman at cbaehnman@gmail.com
  EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
  
  Many parishioners are involved in this ministry of distributing the Sacred Body and Blood. Training takes less than 15 minutes and you decide when you would like to be scheduled. You are already at church, why not become more involved in the celebration? Those who have been confirmed are invited to become a Eucharistic Minister.
  
  For more information, please contact Paula Tulenko at ptulenko@new.rr.com
  EVANGELIZATION MINISTRY
  
  Don't let the word "Evangelization" stop you from reading on. While some may associate the word evangelization with individuals who show up at your door with a Bible and want to convert you to a particular religion, evangelization is really about sharing the Good News of Jesus with the people we meet on a daily basis through our words and actions. Evangelization can be as simple as opening a door for someone with a smile. The goal of the Evangelization Ministry is to create opportunities to learn and deepen our faith.
  
  For more information, please contact Gloria Koth (co-chair)-mgkoth@gmail.com or Julie Lopas (co-chair)-lopas.jerome@sbcglobal.net
  FAITH FORMATION
  
  Catechist (and substitutes)
  Our Faith Formation program needs teachers for grades 1 - 11. You do not need to be an expert in your faith! You simply need to be passionate about experiencing the faith with the youth of our parish!
  
  Hall Monitor
  We are looking for some volunteers to help with hall monitoring during Wednesday night classes.
  
  For more information, please contact Claire Kalaus at faith@saint-bernadette.org
  FINANCE COUNCIL
  
  This council helps our parish provide financial stewardship of all the activities and ministries we support. Members use their business experience, knowledge of the parish and its people, and the religious ideals of the Church to help the pastoral staff make sound financial and business decisions. The team meets monthly to review financial statements, set budgets and financial priorities, and generally provides parish input and advice for the pastoral staff.
  
  For more information, please contact Ken Truyman at k.truyman48@gmail.com
  FUNERAL LUNCHEONS
  
  Funeral Lunchoens consists of a group of volunteers who offer luncheons for families after funerals held at St. Bernadette Parish. The luncheons are served in Our Lady of Lourdes Fellowship Hall immediatly after a funeral Mass. Entrees usually consist of ham or turkey sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, and the fixings. The food is prepped by the volunteer luncheon team. Families who do not wish to go out to a restaurant are charged for the luncheon and use of the cafeteria.
  
  For more information, please contact Dorothy Beschta at danddretired@aol.com or Judy Schoepel at jschoepel@yahoo.com
  GREETERS
  
  As greeters our mission is to have a warm and welcoming greeting for those coming to Mass. All that is needed is a smile and welcoming hello. You will be given a short outline as a greater.
  
  For more information, please contact Millie Mauthe at jmauthe854@aol.com
  HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
  
  For more information, contact kevin kaufman at kevin.kaufman@wiwealthadvisors.com or Adam Bjorikman at adambjorkman@att.net
  HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE
  
  The purpose of this committee is to assist the parish in responding to Jesus' command to love our neighbor by addressing social justice issues and the needs of all people. Committee members will identify and provide opportunities for parishioners to assist those in need with gifts of time, talent, and treasures. This committee meets once each month from September to May to discuss possible activities for the parish and the community.
  
  For more information, please contact Dorothy Beschta - DandDRetired@aol.com
  INSTURMENTALIST
  
  Supporting the singing congreatation through insturmental accompaniment is as equally important as vocal leadership and provides the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic foundation for nearly all of the music during the liturgy.
  
  For more information, contact Mary Kinderman at music2@saint-bernadette.org or Pat Vander Wielen at music1@saint-bernadette.org
  KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
  
  The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic lay organization with more than 1.7 million members in 13,000 councils located throughout the United States and the world. Knights are Catholic men, 17-1/2 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Joining the Knights of Columbus provides volunteer opportunities to serve your community, your church and your country. Membership in the Knights of Columbus means fellowship with a group of Catholic gentlemen; men who share your beliefs, who recognize the same duty to God, to family, and to neighbor, and who stand side-by-side in support of those beliefs. Additionally, the Knights of Columbus offers a portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products exclusively for members and their families.
  
  For more information, please contact Mark Koth at mbkoth@gmail.com
  LECTORS
  
  Our lectors have the privilege of proclaiming the Word of God at Mass in such a way that it comes to life in the hearts of the assembly.
  
  For more information, please contact Terri Bourassa at bourassa52@gmail.com or Kathy Wallace at shp2drpmom@new.rr.com
  MINISTRY FAIRS
  
  Volunteers are needed to help coordinate the fall ministry fairs.
  
  For more information, please contact Ronda Venable at rondav63@hotmail.com
  MISSION COMMITTEE
  
  The purpose of this committee is to support missions through prayer and awareness and to be the means for the members of St. Bernadette Parish to fulfill Christ's command to reach out to the poor and under-served of the world. As for the past 20+ years, the Mission Committee during Lent, holds a Lenten Mission Collection to benefit several mission projects, both at home and abroad.
  
  For more information, please contact Terri Bourassa at bourassa52@gmail.com.
  OFFICE HELPERS
  
  Volunteers are needed to answer phones when the secretary is on vaction. As well as filing, stuffing bulletins, copying, and printing.
  
  For more information, please contact the parish office at adminassist@saint-bernadette.org
  PASTORAL COUNCIL
  
  The Parish Pastoral Council is to be an effective body providing spiritual leadership in the parish community. The Pastoral Council is a recommending and evaluating body, functioning as a faith community with general operational guidelines determined during the life of the group. Members are themselves a faith-sharing body whose ministry is pastoral planning for the parish and as an advisory group to the Pastor.
  
  For more information, please contact Julie Lopas at lopas.jerome@sbcglobal.net
  PRAYER REQUEST / CHAIN
  
  Volunteers are needed to pray for the requests of our prayer chain.
  
  For more information, please contact Eileen Stegelman at hcbnorm@sbcglobal.net
  PILLARS SHELTER
  
  Volunteers are needed to organize and work at our Pillars related events.
  
  For more information, contact Esther Chriastian at ecm1@live.com or Diane Lynch at dianelynch02@yahoo.com
  PRAYER SHAWL
  
  Would you like to learn how to knit or crocket? This ministry has everything you will need to get started. They would love to have you join them while they visit, snack, and create prayer shawls for people in need such as those who are ill, new mothers, the recently baptized, and people dealing with traumatic events.
  
  For more information, contact Diane Fecteau at 920-209-5595 or dfecteau93@gmail.com.
  RESPECT LIFE
  
  Volunteers are needed to organize and work at our Respect Life related events.
  
  For more information, please contact Mike and Mary Kinderman at mikekindermanapp@aol.com
  RCIA/OCIA
  
  Would you like to help others on their faith journey? RCIA is a Liturgical/Catechetical process designed to prepare adults for initiation into the faith community and for the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Sponsors, catechists, and hospitality volunteers are needed.
  
  For more information, please contact Dc. Scott Pearce at deacon@saint-bernadette.org
  SACRISTANS
  
  Individuals who oversee the cleanliness and organization of the sacristy.
  
  For more information, please contact Janet DeYoung at janetdeyoung@att.net
  ST. MICHAEL'S SAFETY COMMITTEE
  
  Volunteers are needed to create and implement saftey procedures around the St. Bernadette campus.
  
  For more information, please contact the parish office at adminassist@saint-bernadette.org
  TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
  
  For more information, please contact Martin Jansen at mjansen3@new.rr.com
  USHERS
  
  Ushers help create an atmosphere of hospitality through their words and actions, welcoming parishioners and visitors as they gather for worship, and helping guests locate seats and other areas of our church. They assist with the Offertory, the Communion procession, and distribute bulletins and other materials. This ministry is open to all. If you like helping people, this is the ministry for you.
  
  For more information, please contact Scott Boeckman at sboeckman@new.rr.com
  WELCOME COMMITTEE
  
  Following in Jesus’ footsteps, we are all called to welcome the strangers among us. While being welcoming is the responsibility of all parishioners, this team coordinates and plans opportunities to welcome new parishioners, reaches out to inactive Catholics, and educates the parish on how each of us must play a part in being a welcoming community.
  
  For information, please contact Sue Taylor at susant248@outlook.com
  WORSHIP COMMITTEE
  
  The committee meets regularly to plan and provide for the spiritual development of the parish through liturgical celebrations, significant prayer services, and spiritual growth programs. Have ideas or input on how to enhance the liturgy? We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, September through June. Please join us!
  
  For more information, please contact Father Joe Dorner at jdorner.sfx@gmail.com