NEEDED FOR ST. PATRICK Two more individuals for St. Patrick Cemetery Committee and one member for Parish Council. We welcome and encourage former St. Bernard parishioners to be on these committees. We would like to have these positions filled as soon as possible.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES There are many ways to serve your church community with your prayers, skills and talents. This past Sunday, 54 people set out to learn more about volunteering and to discuss the focus of the Transition Team for our consortium. The Transition Team is currently working on identifying the mission for the church – to explore what are our core values and to establish a solid foundation as our consortium moves to grow in the community of faith. For further information on volunteering,please feel free to contact the office or a member of the Transition Team. “Get up, let us go.” – John 14:31.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR The Catholic Men’s Luncheon is now accepting nominations for the Diocese of Columbus 2025 Man of the Year. The Catholic Man of the Year is awarded to one layman who,through his daily actions, words, and prayers, exemplifies the “good and faithful servant.” Nomination instructions and the required online nomination form are at https://www.catholicmensministry.com/catholicmanoftheyear.Nominations will be accepted through January 15, 2025.Bishop Earl K. Fernandes will present the 2025 Catholic Man of the Year at a luncheon on Friday, March 7, 2025, at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus. Holy Mass(optional) begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m.and Bishop Fernandes presentation of the 2025 Catholic Man of the Year. No reservations are necessary. $12.00 covers the lunch. Bring a friend and help us honor the 2025 Catholic Man of the Year