News & Events

News

St. Gerard's Young Adults: Starting in December, we're going to begin offering Young Adult Ministry here at St. Gerard's!! St. Gerard's Young Adults is an informal, low commitment group open to all Young Adults between the ages of 18 and 35 who attend St. Gerard's or who live in the area and are interested in building community with other Young Adult Catholics. This year we're planning on meeting twice a month between December and March. The communication for this group will be through a closed Facebook group. Visit St. Gerard's Young Adults Group and request to join to hear more about our events. Contact Heidi Schleif at heidis@st-gerard.org with any questions.

Take Action! Ask the Department of Homeland Security to withdraw a rule that would harm immigrant families. For more information and to take action, visit the USCCB Justice for Immigrants webpage.

Take Action! Tell your senator to pass the revised FIRST STEP Act in its current form. For more information and to send your senator a message, visit the USCCB Action Center webpage.

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December Events

Angel Trees Are Here! - Gifts Due by Dec 15

The Angel trees are here! Please consider selecting one, two or more angels on the trees or in the baskets in the gathering space. For more information on the Angel Tree Project click here.
Please return your gifts by Saturday, December 15. Thank you St. Gerard’s!

Christmas Flower Memorials

Remember loved ones by donating toward the purchase of flowering plants to decorate the church. Please complete the online form and then you will be directed to our online giving page to make your donation (please use the "Memorial Flowers" line.) Thank you!

December Hygiene Kit Collection

St. Gerard's will be collecting items for hygiene kits that will be donated to Hennepin County Health and Human Services. These items will be distributed to people who are experiencing homelessness. For a list of items needed click here or contact Anne at annet@st-gerard.org. Items can be labeled (hygiene) and placed in the CEAP bins through the month of December. Thank you for your participation!

December Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the following days in December. If you are ill and would like to receive this sacrament, please stay in the Church following Mass.
Saturday, December 8 - after 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, December 16 - after 8:30 am Mass

Share the Journey - Dec 11

You are invited to attend Share the Journey: Building Bridges of Hope with Migrants and Refugees on Tuesday, December 11, from 4:00 - 5:30pm at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. For more information and to register, visit here.

Advent Communal Reconciliation Service - Dec 20

Please join us for an Advent Communal Reconciliation Service on Thursday, December 20th at 7:00pm in the church.

Christmas - Dec 24 & 25

Christmas services will be Monday, December 24 at 4:00, 6:00, and 10:00pm and Tuesday, December 25 at 10:00am. All masses will have a special gift for the young children. The 10:00pm mass on Christmas Eve will include the singing of Christmas Carols starting at 9:30pm. Please plan on attending. Bring your family and your friends. All are welcome! For more information, visit our Advent page.

Loaves & Fishes - Dec 28

St. Gerard’s hosts Loaves and Fishes on the 4th Friday of every month. Our next date is Friday, December 28. We serve from 5-7 pm 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.

January Events

Sharing & Caring Hands - Jan 5

St. Gerard’s prepares and serves a lunch at Sharing and Caring Hands every first Saturday of the month. Our next date is Saturday, January 5. 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.

Breakfast with Legislators - Jan 23

Housing for All invites you to Breakfast with Legislators on Wednesday, January 23, from 7:00-9:00am, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Meet with your state and local policy makers to build relationships and proclaim as people of faith that Every One Needs a Home! The session will consist of short state and local policy presentations. A continental breakfast will be provided. Business leaders and constituents will have the opportunity to meet with their legislators and local policy makers, ask questions and dialogue about housing and other issues of concern. Contact Roxanne Smith at 763-400-7208 or rsmith@sjtw.net with questions. Read the flyer. Registration is now open at https://www.sjtw.net/housing-for-all