http://www.stgerald.org St. Gerald Catholic Church - Ralston, NE en-us http://www.stgerald.org/img/rss.gif http://www.stgerald.org 90 39 http://www.stgerald.org This article is the third part of three that was written by Jill Maria Murdy, Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Frances Cabrini Parish in West Bend, Wisconsin. - - When the translation is used, you will notice slight changes in the prayers we hear and say at Mass. For example, we will soon respond, "And with your spirit" to "The Lord be with you." Being faithful to the original Latin prayers will enhance the meaning of the texts. They will be more poetic, and there will be a more obvious connection to the scriptural roots of our prayers. There is an old axiom, lex orandi, lex credendi-that is "the law of prayer is the law of faith" or "that which we pray is that which we believe." This is why the prayers of the Church are so important and why the Church has initiated the process of revising the English translation. The words of our prayers are what we believe as a Church and form us as the body of Christ. For more information about the Roman Missal, please visit this Web site: www.RevisedRomanMissal.org http://www.stgerald.org See Page 2 of this week's bulletin for a message from Father Korte.... http://www.stgerald.org Father Christopher will be saying Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents in Bellevue on Sat, Sept 18 - 8:30 a.m. Please attend to show support and to pray together as one, to close the abortion mill. http://www.stgerald.org On Wednesday, September 22nd at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall - Pot Luck Dinner and entertainment by the "Dancing Grannies." Bring a favorite dish or dessert to share and enjoy a fun evening. Any questions call Fran at 339-3240. http://www.stgerald.org The St. Gerald Family invites you to bring your children to our new and improved Sunday school where they will learn about Jesus and meet him in a loving and safe atmosphere. Children ages 4-5 are welcome to register now. Our teachers, Mrs. Bogacki and Mrs. Belles, say there's still plenty of room. At our Sunday school, held during the 10:30 Mass in the Multi-Purpose Room, the children will hear wonderful stories about God's love for them, sing songs in praise of God, and learn prayers. Sign up today. Call 331-1955. http://www.stgerald.org From the Prolife Committee: The Life Chain will be October 3rd. Watch upcoming bulletins for time/location. Signs will be available on site for your use. Please return them at the end of the vigil. It would be nice to have high attendance for this event, considering Planned Parenthood is constructing a new abortion facility in Omaha this year. http://www.stgerald.org Next week is the big weekend! Please join the Parish Community for food and fun at the annual St. Gerald Festival, Sunday September 12, at 96th & Q - RAIN OR SHINE! 11:30 AM till 6 PM - - FOOD: Burgers, Sausages, hot dogs, Maria's tacos, Roman Coin pizza, popcorn, pretzels, desserts, drinks, beer - - FUN: Petting Zoo! Games, prizes, DJ, bands, cheer teams, clowns, bingo hall, pickle cards - - CAKE WALK: Please bring your donations of cakes, brownies and dessert bars on disposable plates/trays to the fellowship hall next Saturday September 11 between 9 and 12 and the morning of Sunday September 2. THANK YOU in advance! Additional Groceries and 2 liters can be dropped off on Saturday as well. - - Congratulations to our Early Bird Raffle ticket winners! The following people have won a $25 HOPE Certificate gift card to Hy-Vee: Chris Gallagher, Jackie Pueppke, Louis Sobczyk, and Roger Stracke. - - It's not too late to turn in Raffle tickets! Please drop them off at the Church Office before noon on Friday September 10 or bring them to the festival on the 12th to submit them at the Calcutta booth. Tickets placed in the collection basket next weekend will not make it into the raffle!!! - - Look for our New Drawing at the Festival for Fr. Korte's Apple Strudel Dessert Raffle! MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Everyone attending gets one free ticket for the drawing. Please visit the Calcutta booth for your entry. - - REMINDER: Extra parking for Sunday Mass and the Festival is available at Hy-Vee. Please be safe and use the cross walks at 96th and Q! - - Please pray for a safe and successful Festival. We look forward to seeing you there next week! http://www.stgerald.org The Ministry of Mothers Sharing is offering its 27th eight-week session beginning Sunday, September 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. You are invited to contact Jennifer Larson at 551-9074 or Sandy Prentis at 597-9787 for more information or to register. Please join us! http://www.stgerald.org Youth Ministry activities: - - Sept. 11 Service Opportunity -- We need helpers to set up and fill grocery bags for the Parish Festival. To help please call or email Kathy. - - Sept. 19: Core Team Leadership meeting at 6:30pm. - - Oct. 2: Habitat for Humanity 8 am- Noon for high school students. - - Oct. 17: Youth Mass at Noon at St. Gerald Church. This year we will be changing our Youth Masses from 5 pm at the Lakeview Chapel to Noon at the Church. All 7-12th graders are invited as we kick off this new format. All youth are invited for lunch and a youth forum following Mass to share ideas about our new program. We need youth to help with the liturgy and music at these Masses. Please contact Kathy to help. - - Oct. 24th: Archdiocesan High School Youth Rally 10 am- 7:30pm at Roncalli High. Watch this space for more details. http://www.stgerald.org If you know of anyone who is unable to come to Mass on Sunday and they would like the Eucharist brought to them, please call 331-1955.