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Service Ministries

Altar Server
- Training Video
- For more information,
  please contact Mike DeYoung at mddeyoung@new.rr.com
- Welcome to the ministry of Altar Server. Your willingness to serve is a blessing to all the people who will come to the parish church to worship and praise God. The church is grateful for your generous gift of time and talent.
  To be an Altar Server is a special honor and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. You can look upon being an Altar Server as a special and unique ministry by which you can begin your christian vocation to spread the word and the love of Christ through your actions and words. Even though it is a very important ministry, it is not difficult, and this video training will help you with the things that you need to know in order to fulfill your commitment.
  The ministry of Altar Server is open to men and women and to boys and girls fifth grade and up. The main role of the Altar Server is to assist the priest and deacon in the celebration of the liturgy. The most common liturgy we celebrate is the Mass. Sometimes we celebrate other liturgies including: baptisms, weddings, funerals, stations of the cross, and Eucharistic Adoration. Servers perform specific actions and set an example to the assembly by their active participation in the liturgy: by their actions, singing of hymns, responses, looking alert, and keeping an appropriate posture.
Opportunities for You to Serve our Parish
- BAPTISM PREPARATION
  Infant Baptisms are celebrated during Mass or after Mass once a month (except during Lent). To propery prepare for this sacrament, parents are asked to contact the parish office and to attend a baptismal preparation class. For more information, please contact Gloria Koth at mgkoth@gmail.com
  
  BIBLE STUDY
  For more information, please contact Kim Heid Mantey at khmantey@gmail.com
  
  BOY SCOUTS
  
  BUILDING AND GROUNDS
  For more information, please contact Gene Wall at genewall1@gmail.com
  
  BULLETIN - STUFFING INSERTS
  Volunteers who help put together the bulletins and stuff inserts.
  For more information, please contact the parish office at 920-739-4157.
  
  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 care be mailed to someone via the request forms at the Card Ministry Box located in the narthex.
  
  For more information, 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 present of jesus through care, compassionate listening, prayer and communion if desired. The nature and frequency of visits is determined by mutual agreement. If you would like a Care ministry visit or would like to become a Care Minister, please contact Gloria Koth at mgkoth@gmail.com
  CATHOLIC RESOURCES LIBRARY
  
  The library contains multimedia and literature on many valuable subjects such as: The Holy Spirit, Miracles, Catechism, Prayer, Church Documents, Sacramants, Family Life, Healing, Teams & Children, and Saints.
  
  Besides hard copy books, the Catholic Resource Library houses books on tape, books on CD's, videos and music CD's.
  
  For more information, contact Barb Lemke at bal779@aol.com
  CHURCH CLEANING
  
  Volunteers assist in cleaning the church for 1.5 to 2 hours on a monthly basis during weekday mornings, afternoons, and Thursday evenings. Keep our church beautiful.
  
  Contact the parish office at 920-739-4157 to sign up.
  CLEAN UP DAY - PARISH GROUNDS
  
  Spring and Fall clean up day for parish buildings and grounds. Planting, weeding, painting, and repairing buildings. Bring your gloves and garden tools.
  
  For more information, contact Jerry Lopas - lopas.jerome@sbcglobal.net
  DONUT SUNDAYS
  
  For more information, contact Ronda Venable @ 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, contact Terry Jackan @jackan6@new.rr.com
  
  EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
  
  This ministry is currently on hold due to Covid. If you are interested in becoming one after the pandemic, you will be provided with training to help you prepare for the ministry. The Eucharist Ministers usually arrives 10 minutes before Mass and stay to help clean up after Mass. It is all about being part of a community of St. Bernadette Parish. For more information, contact Karen Wachuta at mwachuta@sbcglobal.net
  
  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, wo we may continually answer our call to share the love and joy of Jesus with others, as his friends and followers. (Disciples)
  
  For more information, contact Gloria Koth (co-chair)-mgkoth@gmail.com or Julie Lopas (co-chair)-lopas.jerome@sbcglobal.net
  FAITH FORMATION
  
  For more infomation, contact Claire Kalaus at children@familyministryteam.org
  FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM
  
  For more information, contact Claire Kalaus at children@familyministryteam.org
  FINANCE COMMITTEE
  
  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, 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 the St. Bernadette Center Cafeteria 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. If you are interesed in joining this team to help set up pr prep for Funeral Luncheons, please contact Dorothy Beschta at danddretired@aol.com
  GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER
  
  Help in preparing and/or implementing details for the annual Golf Outing Fundraiser, contact Tom Schmit - tschmit@new.rr.com
  GREETERS/HOSPITALITY
  
  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, contact Millie Mauthe at jmauthe854@aol.com
  HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
  
  For more information, contact kevin kaufman - kevin.kaufman@wiwealthadvisors.com or Adam Bjorikman - adambjorkman@att.net
  HEALTH CARE MINISTRY
  
  Health Care Ministry is led by two specially trained RNs and supported by many other nurses. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life of our parishioners by addressing health needs through a holistic approach (mind, body & soul). We currently offer the following: Monthly Blood Pressure screenings, Bi-monthly newsletters, Care Ministry visits and educational material on our bulletin board and table. We also will do consulatations or home visits on request. For more information, please see our brochure on the Health Care Ministry table or contact Gloria Koth at 920-858-3789.
  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.
  
  Here is just a few of the many projects/activities of the Human Concerns Committee:
  
  St. Joe's Food Program Collections
  Phone Card Purchases for Soldiers
  Mother/Unborn Baby Care Rose Sale
  Emergency Shelter Necessities Drive
  FUNERAL LUNCHEONS
  
  For more information, please contact one of the co-chairs:
  Dorothy Beschta - 920-733-3025 - danddretired@aol.com
  Judy Schoepel - 920-739-6398 - jschoepel@yahoo.com
  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
  LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN
  
  Liturgy of the Word with Children offers children, ages 4 through about 12, the opportunity to hear the readings in language they can understand, and to participate in an activity that helps them relate the stories to their lives. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children, especially if their child is timid at first. Volunteers share the readings and lead the children in a related activity. Leaders are given a simple program to follow.
  
  For more information, please contact Claire Klause at children@familyministryteam.org
  MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
  
  For more information, contact Lee Reynebeau at reyneb@pmuniforms.com
  MINISTRY FAIRS
  
  Coordination of the fall ministry fairs.
  For more information, contact Ronda Venable-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, contact Terri Bourassa at bourassa52@gmail.com.
  MUSIC MINISTRY (Choirs, Cantors, Accompanists)
  
  This ministry provides the assembly with vocal and instrumental support in its full, active, conscious, participation in the Liturgy. Voices of all ranges are always welcome.
  
  For more information, contact Pat Vander Wielen at music1@saint-bernadette.org or Mary Kinderman
  OFFICE HELPERS
  
  Answer phones when secretary is on vaction. Filing, stuffing bulletins, copying, and printing.
  For more information, contact the parish office at adminassist@saint-bernadette.org..
  OUTREACH
  
  For more information, contact kevin kaufman at kevin.kaufman@wiwealthadvisors.com or Adam Bjorikman at adambjorkman@att.net
  PARISH 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, contact Julie Lopas at lopas.jerome@sbcglobal.net
  PRAYER REQUEST / CHAIN
  
  If you would like to request a prayer, please contact the parish office or drop your request in the collection basket. For additional information, please contact Eileen Stegelman at hcbnorm@sbcglobal.net
  
  PILLARS SHELTER
  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 the people in need, such as the illness, new mothers and people dealing with traumatic events. For more information, contact Diane Fecteau at 920-209-5595 or dfecteau93@gmail.com.
  
  RESPECT LIFE
  
  For more information, please contact Mike and Mary Kinderman at mikekindermanapp@aol.com
  RCIA
  
  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. Candidate Scott Pearch at pearcefamily55@gmail.com
  SACRASTANS
  
  For more information, please contact Janet DeYoung at janetdeyoung@att.net
  TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
  
  For more information, 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, contact Scott Boeckman at sboeckman@new.rr.com
  YOUTH MINISTRY
  
  For more information, contact Claire Kalaus at children@familyministryteam.org
  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, contact Sue Taylor at susant248@outlook.com
  WOMENS FELLOWSHIP
  
  All women of the parish are welcome to join us on the first and third Thursday of the month from September - April as we pray the rosary and study our faith. For more information, contact Cindy Keep at cindy.ann.keep@gmail.com
  WORSHIP
  
  For more information, contact Father Joe Dorner at jdorner.sfx@gmail.com