“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Works of Mercy Initiative
Our response to the Gospel call to extend God’s mercy and compassion in our community through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
St. Bernard Church invites you to join our Works of Mercy Initiative, a new effort inspired by our mission to serve the Breaux Bridge and wider community through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
Through your generous support of the 175th Anniversary Campaign, we completed numerous parish improvements that have ultimately elevated the life of our parish.
The natural next step in our parish’s mission is to engage in our community in an even greater way through this new initiative that will fund ministries supporting the needy, youth, elderly, seminarians, and students in our parish.
The Initiatives
The Works of Mercy Initiative allows parishioners to financially assist and actively participate in the many ways St. Bernard Church ministers to the afflicted, youth, elderly, seminarians, and students of St. Martin Parish. As the Works of Mercy Initiative grows through your financial support, so will the potential for an even greater positive impact on our community.
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Supporting the St. Bernard/St. Francis Food Pantry as it provides essential food items and meals to families and individuals facing food insecurity, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry
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Offering assistance and resources to help individuals and families secure safe, stable, and affordable homes
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Providing personalized guidance, helping those in need navigate available resources for financial assistance and benefits, employment, and basic life essentials
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Assisting community members in finding affordable health services and medical support for their well-being
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Mobilizing resources to provide aid, including shelter, food, and support, helping communities recover and rebuild during times of natural disaster
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Providing solace to families facing financial hardship, ensuring loved ones receive a respectful and dignified burial service
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Providing financial assistance for tuition at St. Bernard School, making Catholic education accessible to all families
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Providing a welcoming and formative space for the youth through fellowship, spiritual growth, and community gatherings at the St. Joseph Oratory & Café
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Guiding the youth of our parish in their journey of faith through catechesis, formation opportunities, fellowship, mentorship, and special programming
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Offering educational opportunities for individuals of all ages to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and live out their beliefs
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Honoring and supporting the elderly in our community with social, spiritual, and practical support to ensure they remain valued and cared for
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Bringing companionship, prayer, and the sacraments to those unable to attend church, ensuring they feel connected to the parish community
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Extending compassionate support and resources for those struggling with mental health challenges, fostering healing and hope within a faith-filled environment
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Supporting the future shepherds our our faith through financial and prayerful assistance to help young men in their journey toward the priesthood
Need Assistance?
Seeking assistance? Please fill out the form below to describe your needs.
How to Support the Initiative
You can support the Works of Mercy Initiative in these ways:
Give towards our fundraising goal of $10,000 on December 3rd as a part of the #iGiveCatholic campaign on Giving Tuesday.
Donate towards the Initiative on the 1st Sunday of the month in the 2nd collection at mass.
Fill out the Works of Mercy Survey below to serve our community as we put the donations to work.
How can you support the Initiative?
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2nd Collection
Give generously to the second collection on the first weekend of each month, now designated for the Works of Mercy Initiative.
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Giving Tuesday
To launch our efforts, we ask that you partner with us and #iGiveCatholic to reach our $10,000 fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024.