PRAYERLINE Virginia Johnson at 299-9406

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (3 years through high school) Director of Religious Education: Sharon Lechtenberg, 299-9406

 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiations for Adults) Meets on Wednesday evenings for those who want an adult understanding of their faith and for those who are thinking of joining the Church. Contact: Rosemarie Gulla, 299-9406

 

SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES Meet regularly in homes or at the parish to read Scriptures and share faith. Contact: Virginia Johnson, 299-9406

 

PARTNERS IN CHRIST Partners in Christ is composed of parishioners who donate their time, talent and treasure to helping those in need from the parish and community at large. To volunteer or to seek assistance, contact Kate Forbes, 299-9406.

 

VIRTUS A program provided by the Diocese designed to protect God's children.  Training offered regularly. Contact:  Sharon Lechtenberg, 99-9406

 

ST. BERNARD'S PRE-SCHOOL A 3-day a week program Director: Phyllis Webb, 299-9432

 

SPECTRUM For young persons in need of a place to go where they talk about life and its grief and pain and have someone listen.  That grief or pain is could be brought about  because of a death, a divorce and illness. Spectrum is offered at St. Bernard’s for high school students.  We form confidential groups with facilitators as we identify persons who will benefit from this service.  The program lasts 12 weeks and is scheduled in sessions of an hour in length. Contact person:  Sharon Lechtenberg, 299-9406

MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION The parish offers trained ministers to assist parishioners who have suffered a death of a family member or dear friend.  These ministers will talk, listen or help in anyway they can.  Call Bud Kehew at 493-2797 or Deacon and Mrs. Dave Johnson at      493-2843 for assistance.

SAINT BERNARD'S COLUMNBARIUM Columnbarium niches are available for those Catholics who would prefer cremation rather than the traditional graveside burial. Cremation is approved by the Church. Saint Bernard’s Columnbarium is located in the Marian Chapel in the back of the church.  You need not be a parishioner to purchase a niche.  Contact person: Michael Stich, 299-9406

STEWARDSHIP GIVING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS Parishioners who wish to avoid writing checks or giving cash as a means of contributing financial support to Saint Bernard’s may do so by joining the parish auto draft program (EFT).  This method of giving is approved by the Diocese of Tulsa. Parishioners may contribute weekly, twice monthly or once a month. Contact person: Michael Stich, 299-9406

YOUTH GROUPS:
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH  Meets Sunday and Wednesday evenings	MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH  Meets twice monthly for activities
Contact: Stacy Halbach, Director of Youth Ministry 299-9406

CLAIRVAUX CLUB All women of the parish are invited to be members of the Clairvaux Club. Meetings are held monthly and announced in the weekly paper bulletin and the website's electronic bulletin. Contact: President, Kelsie Thomas, 970-6029