Christian Action

Christian Action Ministry

Thanks to the wisdom of our founding pastors, 5% of the weekly collection is reserved for Christian Action Ministry use. The money is only a starting point as Christian Action relies on the continuing donations from our parishioners to be successful. Christian Action is a parish ministry of outreach to research, facilitate and initiate charitable works within the parish and community. To accomplish this, it is essential that we maintain an awareness of the physical and emotional concerns of our parish and community. We assist all in times of crisis, promote an awareness of the needs of the underprivileged, and provide the opportunity for parish members to become directly involved with charitable works.

Although St. Bernadette Church is located in an affluent area there are many in our vicinity who are in need. We are able to help with food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance and sometimes with prescriptions. More than 15,000 families have been assisted. We stay in close contact with other agencies to which we refer clients, by the thousands, for additional help. Donations of food, clothing, etc., are made to local social agencies so that a broader area might be served. Christian Action facilitates many activities such as the Crop Walk, ESL (English as a Second Language) tutors, Thanksgiving Food distributions, Christmas toy collections, Habitat for Humanity, Gabriel Project, etc., that serve as forums for our parishioners to express their faith in action.
St. Bernadette Church has twinned with the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish located on the Ship Channel. Besides providing financial support and services, relationships have developed and cultural differences have been transcended and a mutual respect has evolved.