(The photo is of the interior of our new church.)

There are many ways to serve within the parish. Along side our many ministries, there are many committees and volunteer groups listed below. CLICK on Item for more INFO. There are also many activities to participate in listed under the Event Calendar.

• Bergan Board of Education:The Bergan Board of Education meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Bergan Library. Check out the Bergan Website for any specifics. You can get there from the home page of this website.
  
  
• Bread Bakers for NewcomersBread bakers is a sub committee of the Welcome Committee whose ministry is to bake bread which members of the Welcome Committee give to newly registered families of the parish. Contact Jan Ortmeier 721-2196
  
  
• Day Greeter at the New Church We need people to greet visitors at the new church from 1 - 4pm Monday - Friday. Contact Gerri Conneley at 721-3206.
  
  
• Deacon -Permanent Diaconate
  
  
• Habitat for Humanity
  
  
• Knights of Columbus
  
  
• Meals on WheelCoordinates volunteers for delivery of meals to homebound persons.
  Contact Mary Ellen Kissell 721-6368
  
  
• Paish Pastoral Council:The pastoral council is composed of elected members and staff personnel, serving as a coordinating, monitoring, and visioning body for parish activities, ministries and direction.
  This parish council meets the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 pm in the Brides Room of the Church. All are welcome to attend.   CLICK for Pastoral Council Minutes or Pastoral Council
  
  
• Perpetual Adoration
  
  
• St. Pat's Women:
  
  
• St. Patrick's Honey DoersThese volunteers provide assistance around the house, with yard work and snow removal, some transportation, and general assistance to help persons maintain their independence at home. For assistance, or for those who wish to volunteer for this program call Marilyn Olson at 721 4008.
  
  
• Catholic School Steering Team:
  
  
• Endowment Committees:Two committees, for St. Patrick's parish and Bergan Schools, whose task is to monitor and review investments and disbursement of earnings.
  Contact Gary Schmidt 721-1846 ext.17
  
  
• Evangelization Committee:The Evangelization Committee seeks to bring the Good News of the Gospel into every human situation inviting all people to accept God as the center of their lives.
  Among the activities the committee offers are spiritual renewal opportunities, faith sharing, Bible Study groups, and outreach to inactive Catholics. Contact Sr. Marilyn Ketteler 721-6611 ext.22
  
  
• Finance Committee:Works with the pastor in monitoring the parish budget, bringing expertise in areas of management, finances, and planning.
  
  
• Planned Giving Committee:Members give guidance and support to the Development office and Pastor in areas related to planned giving for future growth and vitality of the parish and school.
  Contact Gary Schmidt 721-1846 ext.17
  
  
• Social Concerns Committee:Promotes moving our faith into action by increasing awareness and participation of our Parish Family in selected issues of social concern in our parish, community and world. We sponsor such projects as the holiday food drive, Lenten Giving Tree, support the St. Vincent DePaul fund and work with local agencies to assist the poor.
  Contact person is Sr. Marilyn Ketteler 721-6611 ext.22
  
  
• Welcome Committee:The Welcome Committee reaches out to newly registered people to welcome them to St. Patrick's Parish Family. This welcome includes a personal visit to the home, an invitation to a complimentary pancake breakfast and a Newcomer Orientation offered twice a year, usually in september and March. Contact Jan Ortmeier 721-2196.