News & Events

News

Hermanas Franciscanas Newsletter: Read the latest Hermanas Franciscanas Newsletter. The young women that attend the Casa Franciscana, and their parents, are our fellow parishioners from San Rafael.

Easter Flower Memorials: This Easter season, remember loved ones who have gone to their rest by donating toward the purchase of flowering plants to decorate the church. Please complete the form and you will be directed to our online GIVE page (use Flowers Memorials) once you hit "submit."

Position Openings: The Church of St. Gerard is hiring a part-time Custodian and a full-time Facilities Care Coordinator.

Loaves & Fishes: St. Gerard’s Loaves & Fishes Group needs volunteers to help lead and coordinate a monthly meal made here at St. Gerard’s kitchen every 4th Friday morning of the month. Please contact Anne at annet@st-gerard.org or call 763-424-8770 ext. 120 if you can help.

Adult Faith Formation Opportunities: Visit the St. Gerard’s Adult Faith Formation webpage for upcoming Adult Faith Opportunities offered at St. Gerard's.

Events

2019 VBS - Save the Date! June 10-13

All kids (PreK-5th grade) are welcomed and invited to attend VBS 2019 entitled “ROAR: Life is Wild. God is Good.” It is an awesome week of fun, friends, and faith! Kids will experience exciting stations that emphasize the daily Bible Point such as: Wild Bible Adventures, KidVid Cinema, Imagination Station, and Stampede Sports. Save the date to join us June 10-13! Registration opening in May! For more information, visit our VBS 2019 page.

2019 VBS - Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of the following ADULT leaders for VBS: snacks, large group music and prayer leader, supplies and games. Please consider helping our VBS program in June to be a success again this year! Contact Judy Foster at judyf@st-gerard.org or 763-424-8770 if you are interested or need more information. Youth volunteers are also needed!

St. Gerard's Community Garden is Full

The St. Gerard's Community Garden's 14 plots have all been rented for the 2019 growing season. You may still call the parish office at 763-424-8770 and request to be placed on a waiting list. Happy growing season!

April Events

April Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the following days in April. If you are ill and would like to receive this sacrament, please stay in the Church following Mass.
Saturday, April 13 - after 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, April 28 - after 10:30 am Mass

Join us for Holy Week - Apr 18-21

Holy Thursday - April 18, 7:00pm
Good Friday - April 19, 3:00pm - Taize Service with Veneration of the Cross
April 19, 7:00pm - Service with Veneration of the Cross
Easter Vigil - April 20, 8:00pm
Easter Sunday - April 21, 8:30am and 10:30am (Easter eggs for all kids!)
For more information, visit our 2019 Lent page.

God's Greatest Gift - Apr 24

On April 24 at 6:00pm, Christian Magician, Brian Richards will share with St. Gerard's Faith Formation 1-5 a special program, “God’s Greatest Gift!” This delightful program entertains & motivates kids to think about all the wonderful gifts they have been blessed with. At the end of the program, kids will receive Brian’s traditional “BIG BUCKS” that teach how to do 2 magic tricks!! This fun event will conclude our 2018-2019 Faith Formation sessions. For more information about Brian and the program, read the flyer.

All Parish Leadership Night - Apr 25

Attention commissions, committees, and leadership! The All Parish Leadership Night will be April 25, 5-8pm. Please look for invitations from your staff liaison.

Loaves & Fishes - Apr 26

St. Gerard’s hosts Loaves & Fishes on the 4th Friday of every month. Our next date is Friday, April 26. We serve from 5-7pm at St. Stephen's in Minneapolis. Sign up to serve on the easel in the Gathering Space. Contact Karen Brenteson at 763-561-7411 with any questions.

Women's Retreat: All Things New - Apr 27

All women are invited to attend the 2019 Women’s Retreat at St. Gerard’s Church on Saturday, April 27. The retreat is entitled “All Things New: A Day of Reflection and Renewal” and the guest speaker will be Lisa Ervin (read bio). Hospitality will begin at 8:30am and the day will conclude at 1:00pm. Lunch will be included. The retreat fee is $25/person. We hope you will join us for this beautiful day of renewal! Registration is now open.

YHP Spring Outreach Collection - Apr 27 through June 9

St. Gerard’s Youth Homelessness Project is dedicated to prayer, outreach, service and awareness of youth homelessness. The YHP will hold a spring outreach collection (April 27 - June 9) to benefit homeless youth in our community. We will begin by collecting grocery and gas gift cards for the first 2 weeks. Please place gift cards in a labeled envelope (YHP) and place in the collection baskets during Mass. Please place all other donation items in a labeled bag (YHP) and place in the CEAP bins. Read the flyer for more information.

For each of the listed 2 week intervals we will focus on collecting the following items:
April 27-May 11: Collecting $10 gas and grocery cards
May 12 - May 25: Collecting new socks and underwear, and diapers
May 26- June 9: Collecting oral hygiene items and new washcloths

Dialogue 2019: Young Adults & Redemptorists - Apr 27

You are invited to attend “Dialogue 2019: Young Adults & Redemptorists in Dialogue Together” on April 27, 9am-7pm at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Brooklyn Center. This is an opportunity for young adults and Redemptorists to gather and talk about real issues that we face in life, faith, and culture. Register at: StAlsMn.org/YoungAdults. For more information, read the flyer.

Mass of Remembrance - Apr 30

All are welcome to join us for a Mass to remember and pray for all those affected by the fall of Saigon 44 years ago. A Mass of Remembrance will be at the Church of St. Gerard on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00pm. Come pray for the many Vietnamese refugees; American, Vietnamese, and Allied Countries’ service men and women; and the families affected by the Vietnam War. We will offer our prayers for healing and comfort and our gratitude to the parishioners of St. Gerard Majella who first opened their church doors and their homes to Vietnamese refugees so many years ago. Join us after mass for Vietnamese delicacies and view memorabilia and photos from veterans and refugees. Free will offering accepted. All are welcomed and invited, especially those who have served and their families!

May Events

May Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the following days in May. If you are ill and would like to receive this sacrament, please stay in the Church following Mass.
Saturday, May 11 - after 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, May 19 - after 8:30 am Mass

Sharing & Caring Hands - May 4

St. Gerard’s prepares and serves a lunch at Sharing and Caring Hands every first Saturday of the month. Our next date is Saturday, May 4. No need to sign up, just come on Saturday morning at 9:00am to St. Gerard’s kitchen and help prepare the food. Then at 10:50am help pack up the food, take it to Sharing and Caring Hands on 7th Street (Minneapolis), and help serve at 11:30am. Questions? Call John at 763-561-3841.

Burrito Breakfast - May 5

Start off your Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 5, by joining the Sister Parish Ministry at the spring Burrito Breakfast. Breakfast will be served after the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses on Sunday, May 5. Hope to see you there!

Loaves & Fishes - May 26

St. Gerard’s hosts Loaves & Fishes on the 4th Friday of every month. Our next date is Friday, May 24. We serve from 5-7pm at St. Stephen's in Minneapolis. Sign up to serve on the easel in the Gathering Space. Contact Karen Brenteson at 763-561-7411 with any questions.