Appointment by the Pastor is required for participation in the following parish functions. If you would like to be considered for assignment please call Fr. Shane Campbell at 575-4295. Some of these committees are just getting started, so now is a good time to get involved!
Collection Stewards
Collection stewards are parishioners who are directly involved in the processing of cash collections at St. Bernard's Church, in particular the Sunday Mass collections. Collection stewards belong to one of two groups: ushers, who handle the collections at weekend Masses; and counters, who count the collections on Monday morning. If you would like to join the collection stewards, please contact Fr. Shane Campbell at 575-4295.
Collection Stewards Handbook
Finance Council
The Finance Council is an advisory body to the pastor of the parish. The council meets quarterly to review monthly financial statements for the parish. Finance council members assist in preparation of the church budget for the fiscal year that ends on June 30th of each year. They review the annual Parish Financial Report. Major capital expenditures are reviewed by the council. They advise the Pastor on the status of Parish financial position and provide oversight of the fiduciary business of the church. Members are appointed by the Pastor. Meetings usually last for about an hour.
Finance Council Bylaws
Altar Guild
The altar guild assists the pastor with liturgical matters in the parish. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating liturgical celebrations and seasons, especially Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. The altar guild is also responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of altar linens. Meetings are scheduled as needed. Altar Guild members are appointed by the pastor. In addition to attending meetings, guild members volunteer an average of two hours per month helping with various duties in the church. Guild members volunteer an average of 10-15 hours during the Christmas and Easter seasons. If you are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please call Annette Steffan at 575-8145.
Parish Facility and Grounds Committe
This committee represents the parish community in an advisory capacity to the pastor, seeking to identify and address parish facility and grounds needs to enhance the overall quality of parish life. We are a standing committee that meets on an as-needed basis at various locations. The objective of the committee is to assess the condition of our existing facilities and grounds and identify improvements that warrant attention, providing yearly budget input to the Finance Council regarding maintenance and repair. We could use some help from parishioners having a background in plumbing, mechanical or electrical. The Facility and Grounds Committe is also responsible for coordinating the annual Spring Cleanup Day.
Parish Pastoral Council
The mission of the Pastoral Council is to represent the body of the parish, be a communication source to and from fellow parishioners and other parish committees, and to be aware and responsive to the needs of the parish. The council is comprised of representatives from other parish committees.
Cemetery Committee
The Code of Canon Law (CAN. 530) lists the performance of funeral rites as one of the most important duties of the pastor. The cemetery committee assists the pastor in carrying out this duty by overseeing the upkeep of the cemeteries entrusted to St. Bernard's Church. The Cemetery Committe is advisory to the Pastor. We care for the following cemeteries in our area:
St. Bernard's Cemetery
St. Stanislaus Cemetery
St. Boniface Cemetery
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
Hospitality Committee