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Our Risen Christ


The "Risen Christ" above the altar at St. Gerald Church is a truly unique Crucifix. It is a portrayal of the happiness Christ must have felt when he had achieved his mission on earth. This portrayal of Christ on the cross came into being based upon a statement by Father Larry Dorsey.

Father Larry must have been reflecting on the glory of Easter when he said, "Jesus must have been really happy that all the pain and misery was over." Christ had tolerated the pain of torture, the extreme thirst, the emotional pain of betrayal by his friends, harassment by one of those crucified by him, and finally death itself.

And then the Glory of Easter! Light had replaced the physical and emotional darkness of Good Friday! Tears of sadness were now tears of joy! The sweetness of being with his Holy Father again.... The ultimate happiness!

Omaha sculptor John Lajba was commissioned to prepare the crucifix for the church using Father Larry's idea. The sculpture is plexiglass, the cross is wood and the emotional impact is a lasting one.

Bendicion al Señor Jesus Cristo que Resucito y supero el dolor y muerte
Today's Mass Readings
Visit 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.

Forty Hours Devotion
St Gerald Church's 40 Hours Devotion is scheduled for March 11-13, 2012. Please pray for the success of this parish mini-retreat. Click here to see the events and schedule.
Help Our Parish Educate
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.
Lighthouse Media CDs
The Adult Education Committee in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus is pleased to present the Lighthouse Catholic Media Faithraiser Program. CDs of all your favorite speakers are available for you in the back of the church. Click here to see a list of available CDs.
Bible Verse of the Day
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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.



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