News & Events

News

Text Giving Now Available! You can now make a contribution to St. Gerard’s with a quick text message! Simply send a text to 763-225-1078 with the amount you would like to contribute. You will then be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit/debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically! Text giving is managed through the same secure, reputable company as our electronic giving. For more information, click here.

Greeter/Ushers Needed: Have you considered the ministry of Greeter/Usher? A Greeter/Usher welcomes people, assists with seating and the collection, and helps distribute the parish bulletin. This is a great opportunity to meet others and use your talents. We are in need of 10 Greeter/Ushers at the 5:00pm Mass, 5 at the 8:30am Mass, and 15 at the 10:30am Mass. Greeter/Ushers are scheduled once a month and will be mentored by a seasoned Greeter/Usher. Please prayerfully consider this. Contact Amy Wittak at amyw@st-gerard.org if interested.

Adorers Needed: At St. Gerard’s, we have Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday 9am through Thursday 8am. You are welcome to visit the chapel any time or you may sign up for a committed weekly hour. We are in immediate need of adorers on Wednesday from 8-9pm and Thursday from 6-7am. Please email Laurie Carroll at carroll82281@yahoo.com or call the Church Office at 763-424-8770, if you are interested.

Justice and Outreach Commission Looking for New Members: We are a group of parishioners who serve the parish as its primary resource and instrument for the work of social justice. We educate the parish on social issues and Catholic social teaching and provide opportunities for taking action. To learn more, visit the Justice/Outreach webpage. Members should be willing to attend a monthly meeting (first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm) and a willingness to get involved in at least one to two projects annually. Contact Anne Tiller at annet@st-gerard.org or call 763-424-8770 ext 120 for more information.

Support the DREAM Act: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops still supports the DREAM Act of 2017, but also views the USA Act as a compromise bill that is a step in the right direction to protect 1.8 million Dreamers, who were brought, as minors, to the United States illegally by their parents. Both the DREAM Act and USA Act will provide a path to citizenship for these young people, many of whom know the U.S. as their only home. Urge your Representative in Congress to take action to protect these young people from deportation. Visit the link below and send your representative a message. https://www.mncatholic.org/actioncenter/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns

St. Gerard's Community Garden: Did you know that our community garden grows fresh produce for CEAP, our local food shelf? We have already donated 66 pounds of vegetables! Everything grown in the CEAP garden plot will be donated to CEAP. Would you like to be part of this exciting new outreach ministry? No gardening experience necessary, just a willingness to donate your time. For more information contact Anne at annet@st-gerard.org or call 763-424-8770.

Events - August

Corn Fest 2018 - Aug 10-11

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 48th Annual Corn Fest Celebration! It was a wonderful event! Visit the Corn Fest page to see all our 2018 Corn Fest winners!

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Aug 15

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on August 15 at 8:30am and 7:00pm. Please join us!

August Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the following days in August. If you are ill and would like to receive this sacrament, please stay in the Church following Mass.
Sunday, August 19- after 8:30 am Mass
Sunday, August 26- after 10:30 am Mass

Altar Server Training - Aug 20

Our next altar server training will be Monday, August 20 at 6:30pm. Please join us and contact Amy Wittak at amyw@st-gerard.org for more information.

Loaves & Fishes - Aug 24

St. Gerard’s hosts Loaves and Fishes on the 4th Friday of every month. Our next date is Friday, August 24th. 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.

Events - September

Sharing & Caring Hands - Sept 1

St. Gerard’s prepares and serves a lunch at Sharing and Caring Hands every first Saturday of the month. Our next date is Saturday, September 1st. No need to sign up, just come on Saturday morning at 9:00 am to St. Gerard’s kitchen and help prepare the food. Then at 10:50 am help pack up the food, take it to Sharing and Caring Hands on 7th Street (Minneapolis), and help serve at 11:30 am. Questions? Please call John at 763-561-3841.

Housing for All Bus Tour - Sept 18

Join the Housing for All Bus Tour September 18 for an opportunity to visit affordable housing in the NW community and engage in dialogue about why it is important to preserve housing that is naturally occurring. Housing for All advocates for stable housing for people of moderate and low incomes in the northwest metro suburbs of Hennepin County. The bus tour will highlight the need for housing that is affordable for all stages and ages of life, with a spotlight on NOAH (naturally occurring affordable housing) that we are in jeopardy of losing. With strong community and policymakers’ support, we can create and preserve affordable housing. The evening starts at 5:30pm with a box dinner at Advent Lutheran Church (9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove.) The bus tour leaves at 6pm, making its way to view some potential and future housing opportunities. Followed by a community discussion at Advent Lutheran ending at 8pm. To register go to https://sjtw.net/housing-for-all or call 763-400-7208. The event is free and open to all.

VIRTUS Training (St. Vincent de Paul) - Sept 19

Are you planning to volunteer this year for St. Gerard's? Do you need to attend a live VIRTUS training? St. Vincent de Paul (Brooklyn Park) will be hosting a VIRTUS training session on September 19, 6-9 pm in the Education Center (school) Library. Registration can be done online at www.virtusonline.org. (Other locations and dates are also available within the archdiocese.) Please have your training completed before you begin your volunteer position. Visit our VIRTUS web page for more information on all requirements of the VIRTUS certification. Email Colette O'Brien with any questions at coletteo@st-gerard.org or call the parish office at 763-424-8770.

More Events

Growing Through Loss - Oct and Nov 2018

The Twin Cities' North Metro Grief Support Coalition sponsors the "Growing Through Loss" series twice yearly, providing an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues. The next six-week series for adults will be held on Thursdays, beginning October 11, at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. Each session is complete in itself. You are welcome to attend one or all sessions. All sessions are open to the public. Read the flyer for more information.