Gospel Study

On Wednesday mornings at 12:00 Noon and evenings at 7:30 PM we have a Scripture Study based on the Gospels for the coming Sunday.  We meet in the Church.  This program is open to people from outside the parish as well.  Each session includes a teaching by Fr. Mike Comer and time for discussion, and prayer.  All are welcome.

RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults)

The RCIA is the process that one goes through in order to join the Catholic Church as an adult.  The classes are open to those who are already Catholic and who want to gain a deeper understanding of their faith, and those who are unsure if they want to be Catholic, as well as those who have made that decision.

Scripture Study Group (Monday evening)

The Monday evening Scripture Study Group gathers in the School Library at 7:30 PM to study and reflect on various books of the Bible.  In addition there is time for prayer, song and other readings.  We share laughter, tears and hugs, but most of all a closeness to God and each other.  We invite everyone to become part of this special time with God and fellow parishioners.

Retreats at Marydale

Once each year members of St. Bernard Parish are invited to take part in a weekend of solitude and rest at the Marydale Diocesan Retreat Center.   The weekend begins Friday evening at 6:00 PM and continues through Sunday until around 12:00 Noon.  Marydale sits in a secluded setting in Erlanger, Kentucky and provides sleeping and dining facilities for those participating in a retreat.

The retreats are guided by the Retreat Master, usually a clergy or religious person from various parts of the country.  There are separate weekends for women and men and the St. Bernard community usually has an large number of participants.

Diocesan Ministries

In addition to those ministries here at St. Bernard Parish, the Diocese of Covington offers the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program which is open to lay women and men of the Diocese.  The program is approximately a two and one half year formational curriculum at the Catholic Center in Erlanger, Ky. which exposes the participant to an in-depth study of scripture and various ministries.  Those seeking to move into a much more active ministry should consider this program.