Narcotic abuse has become a serious epidemic that has afflicted the lives of many.  There are several meeting opportunities that are hosted at St. Bernard’s Church by NA. 

The "mask must go" NA meetings takes place Monday through Friday at 12:00pm.  The meeting is located in the Marie Anne Center located in the lower church with access through the parking lot.

The parish continually holds all those who suffer from addiction within its prayers.  Masses are said throughout the year for those who are in recovery.  If you or someone you know might be burdened with substance abuse, Fr. Jonathan welcomes you to speak with him so he can assist you.

A Novena to Saint Maximilian Kolbe
for the Grace to be Freed from Addiction 

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, your life of love and labor for souls was sacrificed amid the horrors of a concentration camp and hastened to its end by an injection of a deadly drug.

Look with compassion upon (NAME OF PERSON) who is now entrapped in addiction to drugs/alcohol and whom I now recommend to your powerful intercession.  Having offered your own life to preserve that of a family man, I turn to you with trust, confident that you will understand and help.

Obtain for me the grace never to withhold my love and understanding, or to fail in persevering prayer that the enslaving bonds of addiction may be broken and that full health may be restored to him, whom I love.

I will never cease to be grateful to God who has helped me and heard your prayer for me.

Amen.

“God of life, You made me in Your perfect image, to live in Your love and to give You glory, honor and praise. Open my heart to Your healing power. Come, Lord Jesus, calm my soul just as you whispered ‘Peace’ to the stormy sea.

St. Jude, most holy Apostle, in my need I reach out to you. I beg you to intercede for me that I may find strength to overcome my illness. Bless all those who struggle with addiction. Touch them, heal them, and reassure them of the Father’s constant love.

Remain at my side, St. Jude, to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in my heart and bring lasting peace. Amen.”