The community of believers were of one mind and heart.

[Acts 4:32]

We are a group of prayerful, fun-loving, caring women. The group meets monthly to pray the rosary and plan parish events. Money raised is used to purchase items needed for the altar, priestly vestments, and other charitable works.

contact:

BARB ODE

716-648-6708

Holy Name Society

The Society is a member of the Buffalo Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies. We are dedicated to promoting the spiritual welfare of the parish through spiritual and social activities. Men above the age of 18 are invited to join! We meet on First Thursdays at 7:00 pm. 

contact:

JOHN LANGAN

716-627-4180

Men's Spirituality Group

We are a growing group of men (ages 21+) who meet every other week to grow in faith and fellowship. Come have a beer and join the brotherhood!

contact:

JESSE SALTARELLI

716-909-0208

Saint Bernadette Young Adults

All young adults, ages 18 to 30-something, are invited to join our community! Please check out our Young Adults page for more information!

Life Teen + Edge

Life Teen is a place in the parish where all high school teens can find community and grow in their faith. Edge is for any younger teens in 7th or 8th grade. Please see our Antioch Youth Ministry page for more info!

Bible Studies

There are a variety of Scripture Studies that meet regularly at Saint Bernadette:

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• Women's Bible Study - Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Convent

  • Led by Sr. Priscilla​, contact Parish Office for info

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• Adult Scripture Study - Sessions are offered Seasonally. 

  • Contact: LINDA WACH

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  • 716-667-9536

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• The Message - Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Nugent Room

  • Contact: SR. ROSEMARY RIGGIE​

  • 716-649-3090

Monica's Moms

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St. Michael's Moms

Groups of women gather regularly to pray as St. Monica did for their children, and for all children. They also engage in fellowship, retreats, and other events. St. Michael's Moms is a community of mothers dealing with drug/alcohol addiction in their families.

contact:

JOANNE 

716-926-9014

Seniors

Open to all senior citizens, this group continues to evolve. The Lunch Bunch gathers for a meal and good company, Seniors Helping Seniors lend a hand with errands and household tasks, and more!

contact:

SR. ROSEMARY RIGGIE 

716-649-3090

Marian Eucharistic Prayer Group

We gather weekly in the chapel before the Blessed Sacrament to pray for peace, Our Lady's intentions, and the intentions of the intentions of the parish. We pray the rosary with meditations, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and prayers of healing. Join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

contact:

ANNA LAHOOD

716-667-0743

Pro-Life Group

We are concerned with all human life issues. Join us in prayer at the church for our weekly rosary, the summer Novena for Life Masses, and prayer service in January for the lives lost since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. We pray in front of the abortion facility in Buffalo during the Forty Days for Life in the Fall, participate in the Life Chain on Niagara Falls Blvd. in October, and sponsor other events.

contact:

GLORY ANN CRANSTON 

716-507-9671

GriefShare

Grief is not a timed, planned, or structured event, but rather a human experience of profound loss and love. GriefShare, Our Journey from Mourning to Joy, is a program involving discussion and sharing with others on a similar journey. All are welcome, whether new or experienced in the journey.

contact:

SR. SALLY MALONEY

716-202-1478

Catholic Women's Discussion Program

We meet monthly October-May in members' homes to discuss life topics. The prepared agendas lead to lively discussion and growth in friendship.

contact:

JUDY SMITH 

716-648-4996

Scouting

We host a variety of Scout troops here at Saint Bernadette, including a Boy Scout troop chartered to our parish. The scouts meet together for activities in the gym on a weekly basis.

contact:

Parish Office

Little Flowers

The Little Flowers Girl's Club is a national, grass-roots, mother/daughter organization involving girls of all ages in virtue-based club activities. We meet every Second Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.

contact:

Parish Office

Prayer Chain

If you join the phone prayer chain, you will hear of and pass on prayer requests via phone calls. Anyone can participate in this ministry, even those who cannot get out easily. 

contact:

KATHY MCNALL

716-662-7712