BACKGROUND: Partners In Christ (PIC) consists of St. Bernard's parishoners that have volunteered their time, talent and treasure to helping those in need from the parish and the community at large. It began in response to Hurricane Katrina victims but has evolved to include an ongoing mission of service locally. PIC offers volunteers great flexibility as the ministry can make use of any amount of time, talent or treasure someone wants to give.

METHOD: A Service Request form is used to apply for assistance from Partners In Christ - refer to the Contact Us section below for details. Requests will be reviewed by an Oversight Committee for approval. Approved requests are assigned to a Committee for creation of an Action Plan that will address the need(s). Committee members are assigned to the tasks prescribed by the Action Plan based on their time, talent and treasure commitments. Any need(s) that exceed the time, talent and treasure of the committee members will be brought before the St. Bernard's congregation for further assistance. No budget - just faith!!

SERVICE EXAMPLES: PIC is open to short or longer term needs. Needs may come from any source such as a parishoner referring a neighbor in need of meals, transportation to doctor appointments, mow a lawn, etc., due to a recent surgery and he/she has no family/support system in place. Grocery shopping, school supplies, clothing - furnishing the basics while someone is experiencing a difficult time. Hurricane or other natural disaster victims (some of these referrals will be from Catholic Charities) as well as PIC picking up the ball of support for some victims that were helped initially by another group.  This is an outreach to the community and those of any denomination.

CONTACT US:
To apply for PIC assistance - leave a message for the PIC Coordinator at St Bernard's Church 918-299-9406 stating your name and contact number. Or, you may print/complete the Service Request form and drop it off at St. Bernard's Church, 4001 E. 101st Street in Tulsa 74137, or fax it to Partners In Christ at St. Bernard's 918-299-7796. Forms may be obtained from the church office as well.

If you are interested in becoming a Partners In Christ VOLUNTEER, please complete the Volunteer Sign Up/ Inventory Form online and submit electronically. Or, print/fax to the above number or mail to the above address. Forms may be obtained from the church office as well. In addition, you can leave a message for the PIC Coordinator at 299-9406 with your name/contact information and specify that you want to volunteer.

A Ministry of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Tulsa OK