St. Bernadette Catholic Church Administration Ministries

St. Bernadette Catholic Church
1343 Wheeling Road
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Tel: 740-654-1893

Fax: 740-687-5926

Administration Ministries

Bishop's Annual Appeal
Your gift to the Bishop's Annual Appeal enables the Diocese of Columbus to continue its annual funding of many vital services and programs. It is through our support of the appeal that we can assist in the many ways our diocesan church touches lives and brings the message of Christ to those in need. Volunteers are needed to assist with accounting of parish pledges.
Stan Wickham: 654-4283

Collection
The weekly tithe offered by parishioners is recorded by teams of parishioners on Monday mornings. Requirements for participation include confidentiality, accuracy and the ability to give approximately an hour a week.
Margaret Wolfinger: 654-7996

Finance Committee
Our finance committee provides advice and counsel to the pastor, assisting him in the sound financial operation of the parish. The committee seeks to promote and maintain fiscal responsibility in the administration of the parish. The finance committee also makes recommendations on building maintenance, needed major repairs, and building projects.
Dan Dodds: 654-4749

Long Range Planning
An advisory body comprised of parishioners who assist with the spiritual development of the parish, coordinate a variety of parish activities and are involved with both the short and long range planning goals and objectives of the parish.
Fr. James A. Walter: 654-1893
Parish Council
School Advisory Board

Parish Council
An advisory body comprised of parishioners who assist with the spiritual development of the parish, coordinate a variety of parish activities and are involved with both the short and long range planning goals and objectives of the parish.
Theresa Darnell: 689-1952

Parish Library Clerk
Serve as the focal person for maintaining the parish library. The library is located in the quieting room (as you enter the front doors of the Church, in foyer area, the room is to your left.)
Sandy Landefeld: 654-4865

Parish Newsletter
The newsletter is to help inform parish families regarding parish activities and encourage an active participation in parish life. The newsletter, St. Bernadette Parish Notes is sent out quarterly.
Liz Latorre: 653-8120
Kathy Kehnast: 654-9696

Parish Office
The parish office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Those wishing to schedule Mass Intentions are invited to stop by the parish office during the week. Our office staff is available to answer your questions regarding our parish community. You may call the parish office at 654-1893. Please notify the office of any address/telephone change, birth, death, marriage, etc. Thank You!
Darlene Yenrick: 654-1893

Parish Office Volunteers
Assist office personnel when need arises. On Friday mornings in the office the bulletins are folded and inserts included. Help with bulk mailings (put address labels on envelopes, photo copy and fold letter), help make phone calls or help sell ads for the bulletin.
Darlene Yenrick: 654-1893

Parish Service Ministries
- Facility Maintenance
  The parish has a continuing need for assistance at many levels of service. Electrical, sound system, carpentry, painting, etc.
  Steve Huber: 654-3137
- Gardening
  Work to help enhance the beauty of our Church and school campus, the pastor's house, and various other areas. Volunteers are needed to plant flowers, trim trees or bushes, prepare beds for planting, etc. Anyone who enjoys gardening or working outdoors is welcome.
  Barbara Simon: 654-5988
- Wedding Hostess
  Volunteers assist with the rehearsal and wedding. They help with the many "behind the scenes" activities of a wedding.
  Barbara Simon: 654-5988

Parish Web Site
Keep the website updated and in easy format for users. Be considerate of the material posted on the site.
Doug Whipple: 468-3425