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There are many ways to get involved in Community Outreach at Saint Bernadette. Here is a list of many of the opportunities that arise throughout the year. We will update the website and the bulletin with more information on these events as their time arrives. You may also contact the ministry leaders if you would like more immediate information.
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Open Hand Soup Kitchen - Monthly
Volunteers go on the 3rd Friday of each month. We meet at the Open Hand Kitchen at 4:30 to prepare to serve from 5:00 until 5:30. Carpooling is available from Westport Plaza. We meet there at 4:00 for those who would like to carpool, and return about 6:15.
Ministry leader: Patsy Fey (502-425-8329) -
Red Cross Blood Drive - November and May
Saint Bernadette holds blood drives twice a year to support the American Red Cross (usually May and November). Volunteers have a generous spirit and a desire to give back to their community and help others.
Ministry leader: John Nevitt (502-425-1277 ), john.nevitt@metrounitedway.org -
Youth for Food - November
Volunteers assist in distributing flyers the first weekend door to door. The second weekend they assist in collecting door to door, sorting, and delivering the food to our local food pantry. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking for service hours.
Ministry leader: Jeff Merman (502-724-3037) JMerman@automaticcontrolsky.com -
Giving Tree - November and December
The Giving Tree serves to share our blessings with those less fortunate by providing gifts to needy families at Christmas. We support families from 9 different local agencies, including individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. This is a great family activity tradition which helps to convey the true meaning of Christmas to children. Activities begin in November and early December, with the majority of volunteer time needed before and after weekend Masses.
Ministry leader: Jenny State (502-394-9555) jstate27@gmail.com -
Jamestown Clothing Drive - March
Saint Bernadette 's annual clothing drive for Holy Spirit Church in Jamestown, KY. Gentlly used clothing will be collected after all Masses. Items will be collected until March 10. Volunteers are needed to help manage donations and to transport the items to Jamestown, KY.
Ministry leaders: Richard and Cheryl Hartke (502-426-6609) richardhlrs@aol.com -
EACM Food Drive - June
This is an annual event held at our church to collect food for EACM. We can really make a difference in helping to feed those in our area who are supported by EACM. Volunteers are needed to help with the collection of food donated from our parishioners, and transportation to EACM.
Ministry leader: Carolyn Hoskins (502-426-3734) cbhoskins@bellsouth.net -
Habitat for Humanity - Varies
Because there are so many organizations wanting to volunteer, as a group, we can only work one Saturday a year from 8:00 – 3:00. However, individuals can volunteer on their own. We are looking for hardworking, fun parishioners ages 16 and up. No talent is required. Volunteers assist in roofing, painting, vinyl siding work, plumbing, general maintenance, clean up, and providing food for the workers. Habitat team leaders train us on all needed tasks and all supplies are provided.
Ministry leader: Donna Spalding (502-931-5532) dspalding13@twc.com -
Hunger Walk - September or October
The 5K Hunger Walk is an annual fund raising activity at Saint Bernadette, benefiting the larger community. All proceeds provide food for families struggling to meet life’s most basic need. By participating in the Hunger Walk, you help put meals on plates, you feed the hungry, you nourish children and you start fires of hope for families, that otherwise, would not have a bright future.
Ministry leader: Louis Hellmueller (502-425-9936) louisjhell@gmail.com -
St. John Day Center Collection - September
St. John Center provides shelter, social services, supportive housing for homeless men in our area. They are always in need for particular items for those they serve. We have an annual collection in September. Volunteers are needed to help collect and deliver collected items.
Ministry leader: Jane Queenan (502-802-8506) janepqueenan@twc.com