Saint Bernadette Catholic Church

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Social Outreach

Saint Bernadette Parishioners are encouraged to live out the Gospel message through daily acts of stewardship and social outreach.  Below are some of the activities that occur throughout the year.  Please contact Lisa Ruiz, Pastoral Assistant for Social Outreach to volunteer for any of these programs.

ONGOING OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound and Sick (EMHS)
Our volunteer ministers bring Communion to those who are unable to come to Mass in-and-around our parish community. Currently, we have ministers serving in the following placements: The Burien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, El Dorado Assisted Living, The King County Jail, Ivy House Adult Family Home, and with the individually homebound.
 
Hospitality House Women's Shelter
Our parish is one of 13 ecumenical faith communities that sponsors and serves Hospitality House. Our meal coordinator and volunteers prepare and serve simple meals to the shelter’s residents quarterly. We currently have a volunteer board member who keeps us involved and current on shelter news, planning, and events.  Bi-yearly collections for highly needed items are also a part of our parish stewardship to the shelter. To volunteer as a meal provider, please contact Brendan D’ Ambrosio at mjbjfamily@msn.com. For more information about the shelter, visit www.hospitalityhousesouthking.org
 
Burien Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Students from our parish school provide the residents of Burien Nursing & Rehabilitation with a variety of outreach activities.  During the school year our students might be seen: making cards for the residents, putting on a singing performance, playing games, or interviewing the residents for a school project.
 

ANNUAL OUTREACH EVENTS
February
Clothing Drive
March
Rice Bowl
April
Child Abuse Prevention Month
May
Funeral Planning Workshop
July
Lettuce Pray
August

Vacation Bible School

September

Grief & Loss Workshop

October

Respect Life Month
Sock Drive

November

Catholic Community Services Week

December

Giving Tree
Toys for Tots

See the Weekly Bulletin for specific details about what's happening NOW.