Then the king will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:34-36
Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound, Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Residents of our many nursing homes, parishioners who are home bound, those who are in hospital or hospice are visited by these remarkable ministers.
- Contact Person: George Sherman
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Visitation
A ministry based solely on the desire to be a companion to one who needs a friend. This ministry provides a caring, human connection between isolated members of our community. These ministers may choose to become Eucharistic ministers to the home bound as well, but it is not required. This ministry calls for a compassionate, listening heart.
- Contact Person: Sr. Elizabeth Manchester
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry creates prayer shawls for the seriously ill and those experiencing a life crisis. The ministers pray for the recipient while they knit or crochet. Each shawl is blessed and delivered to the person in need.
- Contact Person: Pam Johnson
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Funeral Luncheons
When a death occurs in a parish family, a lunch is provided after the funeral. This meal is a beautiful venue for the bereaved to share stories of their loved ones and take some time to be taken care of.
- Contact Person: Irma Farrel
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Food Bank
Bernadette conducts an ongoing collection of food for the Knights of Columbus Food Bank, which provides emergency food to those in need.
- Contact Person: Knights of Columbus, Ken Martinez
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Grief Ministry
A ministry offered to help companion anyone on their journey through grief.
- Contact Person:
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Distribution of “Essential Bags”
St. Bernadette’s parish office assembles bags with daily essentials for any person coming in looking for help. Bags include granola bars, water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes, deodorant and other basic necessities.
- Contact Person: Dorene Woodruff
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523
Gabriel House
The Gabriel Project is an outreach program, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Denver, for women and families in need during a pregnancy. They are prepared to offer practical, emotional and spiritual help to you during your pregnancy and after the birth of your child.This network of parishes and volunteers assist families throughout Northern Colorado. We are committed to providing much-needed supplies to mothers and families with young children. https://ccdenver.org/gabriel-house/
- Contact Person: Dorene Woodruff
- Email address: stbernparish@gmail.com
- Phone Number: 303-233-1523