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Welcome to Saint Gerald Catholic Church Fourth Week of Lent
Friday, March 19 - Solemnity of St. JosephWe do not know much about Joseph, other than he was constantly being awakened by an angel to take care of Mary and Jesus. But he has become a role model for fathers everywhere who have their own sleepless nights as they worry about doing their best for their families. In legend, he was a carpenter who taught Jesus the skills he knew. The litany to St. Joseph calls him just, prudent, strong, obedient, and faithful. Let us pray for the grace to follow his example today. St Gerald Lenten Calendar
Monday - Daily Mass - Chapel: 8:15am Church: 12:15, 5:30pm Tuesday - Daily Mass - Chapel: 8:15am Church: 12:15, 5:30 Wednesday - Daily Mass - Chapel 8:15, Church 12:15, 5:30 Thursday - Daily Mass - Chapel: 8:15am Church: 12:15, 5:30 Friday- Daily Mass - Chapel: 8:15 am, Church: 12:15, 5:30 pm. Stations of the Cross - Church: Following 12:15 pm Mass and prior to 5 pm Mass. Saturday - Mass - Chapel: 8:15 am.- Church: 5 pm. Sacrament of Penance - Church 3:30-4:45 p.m. Sunday - Mass - Chapel: 7 am. Church - 7:30 am, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 noon. Weekly Bible Study
Want to join a bible study, but you don’t have the time? Were you thinking of doing something more reflective during the Lenten season? Tune in to Spirit Catholic Radio (102.7 FM Omaha/Council Bluffs/Lincoln) for The Great Adventure Bible Study Series with EWTN’s Jeff Cavins. In this Bible Timeline series, Jeff Cavins provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the 14 narrative books of the Bible. The weekly broadcast time is Friday evenings at 8pm with encore broadcasts on Saturday at 7am and Sunday at 7pm. More information at www.kvss.com
Spring Fling Bunco
Sponsored by St. Gerald’s MOMS - JOIN US FOR SPRING FLING BUNCO for a night of prayer, snacks, games, prizes, and fellowship with other women. WHO: All women of the parish WHAT: BUNCO game night WHEN: Wednesday, March 24 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Gerald, 96th &Q Multipurpose Room *Please invite a friend or two *Questions: Jen Larson 551-9074 Sandy Prentis 320-8253 
Friends on Q
Friends on Q - Corned Beef & Cabbage 6pm Wednesday March 24th in the Fellowship Hall. catered corned beef and cabbage, Johnny Ray Gomez will entertain . Cost is $7 for members, $8.00 for non- members. Paid reservations must be in by Friday, March 19th. "Pops and Pie" Concert April 18 at 2pm we have reserved 30 seats for the Intergenerational Orchestra "Pops and Pie" Concert at the German American Society, 3717 S 120th St. $7 paid reservations must be received at the business office before April 1st. Please designate on your envelope which one of these events you are paying for. 
St Gerald Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores need your help!
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores need your help! We are running out of goods in our Stores. These items are sold at very low prices and in many cases are given to those in need. Please contact the SVdP Thrift Stores at 341-1688 to arrange a pick-up of your gently used clothing, furniture, kitchen items, etc., or you can drop off your items during regular store hours at any of our 3 Stores: 2101 Leavenworth (downtown), 5037 S. 24 th St., 5920 Maple St. Thank you!
Knights of Columbus Open House
St Gerald Knights of Columbus will have an open house on Sunday, March 21, at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. All Catholic men age 18 and over are encouraged to attend for more information on joining this great organization. Food and beverages provided.
Women’s Lenten Retreat
Women’s Lenten Retreat - The Compassion of God, Saturday, March 20, 9am-3pm at College of St Mary, Hillmer Art Gallery, 7000 Mercy Rd. $30 per person. Register at www.CSM.edu/events or call Diane at 399-2456.
The Seven Last Words of Christ - A Sacred Cantata
A Sacred Canata March 24, 25 & 28 at 7:30pm at The Archdiocesan Retreat & Conference Center, 3330 N 60th St. $12 adults, $7 seniors & students. Call 558-1442.
Saints & Sinners
A Chicago production coming to Omaha, March 26 at 6pm and March 28 at Noon - St Bernadette Social Hall, 7600 S 42nd St. $10 - Call 731-4694 or 731-3033.
St. Gerald Parish Breakfast - Sunday, March 21
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St Gerald Men’s Club Bowling Sweeper
All parishioners are invited to the Men’s Club Bowling Sweeper, March 20 at Mockingbird Lanes, beginning at 8:30 p.m. For mor information or to make reservations, call Jim at 592-4931. Please click on graphic for more information.
Annual Parish Bake Sale & Raffle - March 27/28 (Palm Sunday)
All proceeds from this bake sale will go to offset the cost of our parish funeral dinners. Our funeral dinners are a comforting service of ministry to families who have lost a loved one. What a great way to support our parish families through this form of stewardship by donating a baked item. As we prepare for our Easter gatherings, this is a great place to come and purchase fresh baked items. There will be great raffles and two "Easter Bunnies" will be given away to whoever guesses the correct number of jelly beans! Join in the fun.
Grief Ministry
Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one in the past year are invited to attend a six week grief support ministry entitled Hope Cottage Companions. The group will meet in the multi-purpose room at 96 th & Q from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and will be limited to 12 adults. The first session will be Thursday evening, February 18 and the last session will be held on March 25. Participants are asked to make a commitment to attend all six sessions. Offered through St. Gerald parish, this ministry is open to any adult in our Archdiocese who is adjusting to life after the death of a loved one. If you think you might benefit from attending this grief support ministry, please contact Cheryl at 331-1955. Participants will receive a phone call from Valerie Conzett,
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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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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