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For more information on any of these service groups or to volunteer your time to one of these groups, just send a note to info@stbernard-springfield.org. |
| BAPTISMAL
PREPARATION - Provides a required one-hour instructional
program to prepare parents for the baptism of their child. During
this class, the history of baptism, the baptismal rite, symbols associated
with baptism, and the role of the Sponsor are reviewed. Classes are
conducted usually on every other Sunday of the month
at 2:30 P.M. in the Rectory Meeting Room. |
| BEREAVEMENT
COMMITTEE - The Purpose of this committee is to offer consolation
to families grieving the loss of a loved one. Coordinators call from a
list of parish volunteers to provide food and, in some instances, service
for the gathering of the families after the funeral. Committee volunteers
meet with family members to plan the Liturgy.
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COFFEE HOUR -
Coffee Hour is held on Sunday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass in the school
cafeteria where volunteers provide coffee, cocoa, and donuts for
parishioners during the school year. The Coffee Hour Chairperson schedules the volunteers. Supplies
are provided by the parish. |
| EVANGELIZATION
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Promotes the activites of the Archdiocese regarding evangelization
by reaching out to the un-churched and the inactive catholics. |
| HOME AND SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION - The Home and School Association is an organization
of parents formed to promote understanding and good-will among
members of the school community. The organization facilitates the Wreath
Drive, hosts an annual open house, and meets twice per year. In
addition, room mothers assist teachers with seasonal parties and Field
Days, providing treats. The association buys a gift for the school each
year and these have included a laminating machine, book binder, and new cafeteria tables. The association
also hosts the Staff Luncheon during Catholic Schools Week. |
| HOSPITALITY -
Hospitality Ministers are positioned at each church door to hand out
bulletins after each Mass. Families often choose this ministry because they can
involve older children in helping and by doing so, involve then further
in church life. Volunteers are scheduled once every two or three months. |
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LADIES' GUILD - The purpose of
the Guild is to 1) Promote fun gatherings that bring people together for
fellowship and entertainment (i.e. card parties, potlucks, etc.); 2)
utilize talents of members, generate money-making activities to defray
costs of church flowers, candles, etc. Membership is open to all
women and meetings occur when needed. |
| MAINTENANCE
VOLUNTEERS - Helps with odd jobs around the parish grounds when
called upon. |
| MARRIAGE
PREPARATION - Volunteers meet with engaged couples to discuss various areas
of communication. |
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MISSION OUTREACH - Mission Statement: "The Catholic Parish of St. Bernard, keenly aware of the missionary nature of the Church and in gratitude to almighty God for the benefits of the Catholic faith and progress of its own parish, has adopted Christ The King Parish, a mission parish of the Glenmary Home Missioners. To this end, St. Bernard Parish will make an annual donation of $2,400 toward expenses of its adopted mission. Christ The King Parish, while continuing its own efforts toward stability, with gratitude, promises to remember the pastor and the people of St. Bernard Parish when they gather for worship and will keep them informed of the progress of Christ The King Parish as a means of stimulating its missionary concern." Meetings are held Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. as needed
(usually every two to three months) in the Rectory Meeting Room. |
| OFFERTORY
FAMILIES - This service group provides an opportunity for
families to participate in the liturgy by presenting the Offertory
Gifts at the Mass of their preference. Due to the large response to this
service effort, family commitment is only 1 to 2 times per year. The
Coordinator of Offertory Families schedules the families (usually on a
semi-annual basis), distributes the schedule to the families, and on
occasion, handles scheduling conflicts. The coordinator also works together with those who call the families each
week to remind them of their commitment. |
| PARISH NURSE
PROGRAM - The Parish Nurse Program organizes volunteer nurses
from the parish to promote holistic health within the parish
community (holistic health refers to a process of wholeness that exists when there is harmony between the body, mind,
and spirit). The Parishes Nurses are available every 4th weekend of
the month. |
| RIGHT OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION (RCIA) - This is the process for persons interested in
becoming a Catholic Christian. The RCIA process lasts from September
to Pentecost. Meetings are held every Monday from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
in the Rectory Meeting Room. Presentations for these meetings are prepared
by the RCIA team. Active parishioners are recuted to be Sponsors for the
candidates. After the Rite of Acceptance, celebrated in December, the
candidates for Baptism and Full Communion come to Sunday Mass to hear the
Word of God and are dismissed to participate in a discussion about what
they have heard. After Easter the discussion takes place after Mass each
Sunday until
Pentecost. Baptism and Profession of Faith for Full Communion takes
place Holy Saturday evening. |
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SACRISTANS -
This group provides volunteers who
clean the sacred vessels, holy water fonts, sanctuary and sacristies.
They change the alter linens, take care of candles, server robes,
organize decorating the church for Christmas, organizes the spring
cleaning of the church, prepares the church for Holy Week services and
feast days.
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| SENIORS
CLUB -
This club meets monthly for fun and enrichment and provides
volunteers who count the money from the weekend collections. The Club
provides retired parishioners (over 55) a social event and provides the
Parish Team with feedback on the viewpoints of older parishioners.
Meetings are held at 2:00 P.M. on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May,
in the Rectory Meeting Room. Refreshments are served at all
meetings. |
| SOCIAL
ACTION -
The purpose of the Social Action Group is to serve the Springfield
Community by providing the leadership and inspiration necessary to
understand and respond to current issues of social justice and peace.
Objectives are to: 1) Serve the parishes by working with pastors, parish
staff, and parish councils; 2) Serve as leaders in helping the community
respond to social issues; 3) Assist in better communications with people
in direct services. Members are selected from the Springfield Catholic
Constituencies: St. Bernard, St. Joseph-St. Raphael, St. Teresa, Mercy
Medical Center, Catholic Central High School, Catholic Social Services,
St. Vincent DePaul District Council, Office of Social Action and World
Peace. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of January, March, May,
July, September, and November at 7:00 P.M. at the St. Raphael Parish
Center. St. Bernard's Social Action Group started a Neighborhood
Association called "The New Lagonda Neighborhood Association". The group is also
involved with Springfield's "J.A.M." (Justice, Action, and Mercy). |
| ST. BERNARD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION -
The St. Bernard Cemetery Association exists to serve the needs of
families who share our Catholic faith. Those wishing to discuss matters
relating to the St. Bernard Cemetery should call the Rectory. St. Bernard
Cemetery is located at 27 W. Home Rd., Springfield, Ohio.
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| ST. BERNARD
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Yearly sale with monthly drawings -
$500 1st prize; $100 2nd and 3rd prizes; $50 4th, 5th and 6th prizes; $25
7th and 8th prizes; $100 awarded to the seller of each 1st prize winner.
The proceeds from this activity are used to provide scholarships and
assistance to students attending St. Bernard School and Catholic Central
High School. |
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ST. VINCENT DePAUL SOCIETY -
In the tradition of Frederick Ozanam, the society's founder, this group
makes hospital visits, provides volunteers to work at the society's
Thrift Store, prepares food baskets for the needy at Christmas time and is
on-call for assistance to the needy. |
| TRANSPORTATION
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This service group privides a ride for parishioners who are able and who
want to come to Mass on the weekend, but who are unable to find
transportation. Volunteers receive a schedule and are assigned one weekend per
month to provide round-trip transportation to church. |
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VISITORS TO THE HOME BOUND -
This group organizes visitors to bring flowers and cards to the home bound
at Christmas and Easter. |
| WELCOME
COMMITTEE - This committee sends welcome cards to new members of
the parish and invites the new members to be involved in the parish. |
| YOUTH GROUP - This group plans activities, fun things and service projects for the junior high and high school parish youth. |
