Coronavirus Updates

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for COVID-19 do not involve abortion-derived cell lines in the manufacturing process, and are morally permissible since the connection to abortion is remote.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is morally compromised because an abortion-derived cell line was used in its development, testing, and production. However, according to Catholic moral teaching, it is permissible to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine when it is the only vaccine available in a given place.  Where there is an option, Catholics should choose the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The decision to receive a vaccination for COVID-19 is one of personal conscience.

For more information regarding the vaccines, please visit
the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston click here
the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops)  site click here
the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) click here

Our professional cleaning company will provide the sanitation between Masses in the Church as well as the bathrooms.  They are well-trained in sanitation and use all appropriate chemicals and precautions.  

In addition to regular cleaning procedures, we have asked our cleaning company to be extra vigilant
in cleaning all door hardware, light switches, bathrooms and other surfaces which come in contact with people.  All staff and visitors follow the CDC recommended procedures for businesses working during the Covid-19 situation as well as those recommendations from Harris County.   Both staff and parishioners have been asked to stay at home if they are ill or not feeling well.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us in the Parish Office. 

Our current plan for Mass, meetings and classes is:

• We are having Masses.  The current schedule is Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am, Wednesday evening at 7 pm (Reconciliation is from 6-6:30 on Wednesday evenings before Mass) and on the weekend Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 9am, 12 pm and 5:30 pm.  We are limiting the number of people that are able to attend each Mass.    Please click the blue box above to sign up for Mass times.  We continue to offer an online Mass which is posted to this website by 8 am Sunday morning.   Please click here for our Spiritual Communion Page which will have more details.  

• The Parish Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9 am until 12 pm.  We can always be reached by email or you can leave a phone messages which will be returned promptly.  

• The ministry of Faith Formation has moved to an online option for the fall semester.  Several Bible Studies are online and we hope to add additional classes in the near future.  In person classes are not available at this time.  Out of an abundance of caution, the church nursery is closed until further notice.  

• PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS  Coffee and Doughnuts and funeral receptions have been canceled until further notice.  

• ONGOING GROUP MEETINGS – The only meetings we can have at this time are the small group Catechetical meetings.  Other groups like the Scouts, Men's Basketball, WOW, Men of the Cross, Women at the Well and all other meetings have been canceled until further notice.   As soon as we are able to offer these meetings, we will announce it on this website, Facebook and through FlockNotes.  

• CHRISTIAN ACTION MINISTRY is accepting food donations on Tuesday from 9:30am until 11 am. They are distributing food bags to those in need on Thursday from 9:30 am until 11 am.  At this time, they are not providing financial assistance.  Please call the Parish Office for additional information. 

Unable to make it to Church?  Join the parishioners who are using Faith Direct for automated giving to St. Bernadette Church.  Faith direct offers a safe and secure way to donate to your Parish in this time of uncertainty.  There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.  Sign up today by clicking the button below.  Thank you for all  you do for our parish.  




 

Not feeling well? Call your healthcare provider immediately. If you're unsure, call the Memorial Hermann Nurse Health Line at 713-338-7979 (or toll-free 855-577-7979) and they'll help you decide. Registered nurses are available 24/7.  This free Health line is open to anyone living in Houston or surrounding counties, with or without insurance.

The Houston Health Department has a dedicated call center at 832-393-4220 to answer COVID-19 related questions or concerns, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is a 24/7 multilingual help line that provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services.  You can also search the 211 database online at:
https://referral.unitedwayhouston.org/.

211 is not the number to call for emergencies or questions about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).