News & Events

News

USCCB Denounces Decision to End DACA: The USCCB has issued a statement denouncing the Trump Administration's termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. US Conference of Catholic Bishops Statement Send Congress a message

VBS 2018 - June 11-14

VBS 2018 is coming June 11-14! The theme is Shipwrecked:Rescued by Jesus! Participants will deepen our faith by discovering how Jesus rescues each of us! The registration and volunteer form can be found on the VBS webpage and is due May 11 (for volunteers) and May 18 (for participants). VBS is from 9 am-noon Monday-Wednesday and 9-2 on Thursday.
Registration is $40 per child, with discounts offered for families of 3 or more and for volunteers. Contact Heidi Schleif at heidis@st-gerard.org with any questions.

Summer Youth Mission Trip - July 9-14

Attention all current 8th-12th graders! Are you looking for a way to serve others, grow in your faith, meet new people, and have fun this summer? Consider attending our mission trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp, Detroit Lakes from July 9-14! Contact Emily at emilyw@st-gerard.org for registration materials.

Take Stock in our Youth!

Please consider supporting this mission by taking stock in our youth! Donations can be made online using the GIVE page of our app or website under “Mission Trip Stock Donation”. Thank you for your generosity.

Events - April

Health Care & Justice at the Crossroads - Apr 28

MN Health Commission Dr. Ehlinger and SJU Adjunct Theology Faculty, Dr. Mary Ann Kish, will help us explore inequity and injustices in health care and health policies in Minnesota. Join us for the conversation on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00-noon in the Dining Room at the Carondelet Center, St. Paul.

Events - May

Crawfish and Shrimp Boil - May 4 and 5

St. Gerard’s Crawfish and Shrimp Boil will be held on Saturday, May 5 after the 5:00pm Mass. Come enjoy crawfish, shrimp, corn, and potatoes ($8/pound). The event will also include line dancing, music, and beer! More information to come!

*Pre-Sale: Fri, May 4, 5-9pm and Sat, May 5, 12-10pm

Women and Wine - May 11

Come enjoy an evening of community as we enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and a special presentation. Guest speaker Dr. Mary Ann Kish (read bio) will present “Wisdom Builds Her House: Virtues for Women in a Complex Time” on Friday, May 11, 7:00-9:00pm at St. Gerard’s. All women are welcome! Suggested donation of $10. Please RSVP to Sue at suec@st-gerard.org or 763-424-8770 by Friday, May 4 .

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - May 12

Save the Date! St. Gerard’s 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be on Saturday, May 12. Please join us at 5:00pm for Mass with a special volunteer blessing, followed by dinner. Thank you for your many hours of time and talent!

Please RSVP online before Friday, May 4.

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 12- after 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, May 20- after 8:30 am Mass
Sunday, May 27- after 10:30 am Mass

Coffee and Conversation - May 15

Join us for Coffee and Conversation on Tuesday, May 15 following daily mass, 9:15 am. Our topic is by request: Ecumenism: What our church teaches about our relationship and teachings of other faiths. For more information contact Judy Foster at the parish office, 763-424-8770.