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Welcome to Saint Gerald Catholic Church Feast of the Holy Family
The family is the primary means by which faith and values are passed on to children. It is very much like planting seeds. There is only so much we can do. The rest is in God’s hands. St. Paul said - We plant, God gives growth. Let us make our familites a home of love, moral values and faith.
New Year’s Mass Schedule
Feast of the Mother of God Dec 31 - 5:30pm, 96th & Q Jan 1 - 8:15am, Lakeview Jan 1 - 9am and 5:30pm, 96th & Q Charismatic Epiphany Mass
A CHARISMATIC EPIPHANY MASS will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, 48th & Woolworth Ave. on Sunday, January 3, 2010 beginning with "Praise and Wor ship" singing at 2:00 P.M. and Mass at 2:30 P.M. All are invited and welcome to attend. There will be a reception afterward in St. Edward’s Hall.
Family Night Out!
Join Us for St. Gerald School Family Night Out. St. Gerald Home and School sponsors several family nights out at various restaurants throughout the school year. Each restaurant donates a percentage back to St. Gerald School. All you have to do is order, say you are from St. Gerald School, and enjoy the food and company. The next night out is January 5th at Culver’s, 98th & Giles Road. Mrs. Zurek’s fifth grade class will have their artwork on display.
Great Adventure Bible Class
Some people have asked if they could "jump" into the middle of the series. SURE. On January 4, we will begin lesson #11. there are 24 lessons. You can borrow the DVDs that will "catch" you up on the previous lessons. We meet on Mondays, 7pm, in the Fellowship Hall.
RCIA Opportunity
Additional RCIA Opportunity For persons interested in joining the Catholic Church; also for Catholics who might like an update; or also to serve as a companion and sponsor for a candidate. St. Gerald Church, 96th & Q, January 10 through late May. Classes are at 9am on Sundays. Call 331-1955 to register.
Father Fitz’s New Book
Just Released in Time for Christmas Father Fitz’s new book of Irish short stories: "Irish Dreamers--Celtic Tales That Stir the Heart" is now available online. Go to: tau-publishing.com Key in "Gift Shop." (Also now available on Amazon) 
Christmas Poinsetta Memorial Fund
Christmas is a special time to remember loved ones. Please see Pages 2 and 3 of this week’s bulletin for the names of over 200 familites who remembered their loved ones by donating the poinsettias plants displayed at our Christmas masses.
Holy Communions to Shut-Ins
If you know of anyone who is unable to come to Mass on Sunday and they would like the Holy Eucharist brought to them, please call the rectory at 331-1955
Mission Statement
We, as St. Gerald Parish, are a Eucharistic community who will help each other to be good and faithful stewards
of God's love. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we will accomplish this through prayer, worship, education and service.
Identity Statement
St. Gerald Catholic Parish is a worshipping Eucharistic community. Jesus Christ, our brother and our God,
is the heart and center of our parish life and worship. We recognize
Christ and his love in the Eucharist, ourselves, one another and in all people.
Vision Statement
Jesus came among us to do God's will. We, as members of St. Gerald Parish community, also strive to live
God's will in our individual lives and parish life. These activities
encourage the worship, education, spiritual growth, and the service outreach of
our parish members. St. Gerald's Parish calls forth its parishioners to be
stewards that develop and use their talents, gifts and resources to help our
parish community and the wider community beyond us. With the help of the
Holy Spirit, we will live the Gospel's mandate of love and share that love with
others. We look forward to the heavenly banquet with our loving God and Father.
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the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website and read today's mass readings, or listen
to the readings by clicking on the play button (small triangle) below.
And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.
He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.
He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly.
The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty.
He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy,
according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."
By purchasing gift certificates to various local vendors at no additional cost to you,
you support our educational programs including 5 Day School, CCD, Youth Ministry, Adult Education, and the Parish Library. Click here to reserve
your HOPE certificates online now.
The parish office has new software for maintaining information on our registered parishioners. Please take a moment to
submit your information so we can update our records. If you are not yet registered at St. Gerald, you may wish to
register now.
God, source of creation and love, you invite each of us to serve you through the gift of our lives. May your grace encourage men and women to serve the church as priests, sisters, brothers, and lay ministers. Make us an instrument to encourage others to give of themselves and challenge us to do the same. Amen.
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