News & Events

News

Welcome to our new Pastors: We welcome Fr. John Klockeman and Fr. Joseph-Quốc Thiện Vương to the Church of St. Gerards - July 2019! More on our new Pastors.

Eucharistic Adoration for Wednesday, October 16: Due to the Anointing of the Sick Mass and luncheon celebrated from 10:30am to noon, Adoration will begin at 1:00pm in the chapel.

Archdiocesan Synod: This Pentecost (June 9, 2019), the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis began a Synod process. The goal of the Synod is to help Archbishop Hebda discern the pastoral priorities of our local Church today – and into the future. For more information, visit: https://www.archspm.org/synod or read the September 22 bulletin insert.

Events

Faith Formation Volunteers Still Needed!!

Volunteers are still needed for Faith Formation! Volunteer sign up available by visiting our Youth Faith Formation page.

2019-2020 Faith Formation: ST G'S KIDS new start date - Oct 27!

October Events

Pray the Rosary - Saturdays in October

Please join members of the Knights of Columbus each Saturday in October at 4:30pm, in the Church. Mass follows at 5:00pm.

Knights of Columbus

Baby Bottle Campaign - Oct 12/13 through Oct 26/27: Pick up a baby bottle from a member of the Knights of Columbus and fill it with coins, cash or checks payable to the Robbinsdale Women’s Center (a pregnancy resource center), then bring it back to church the weekend of October 26,27.

St. Gerard’s Men’s Social Night - Oct 22: All men in our parish are invited to the first annual Men’s Social Night on October 22 at 7:00pm in St. Francis Hall. St. Gerard’s, in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus, welcomes you to enjoy an evening together to socialize, build a stronger and more vibrant parish, and grow in our Catholic faith. Beer, wine and finger foods will be served.

Loaves & Fishes - Oct 25

St. Gerard’s hosts Loaves & Fishes on the 4th Friday of every month. Our next date is Friday, October 25. We serve from 5-7pm at St. Stephen's in Minneapolis. Sign up to serve on the easel in the Gathering Space. We need between 15 to 20 people to best assist this ministry. Sign up and support this wonderful ministry! Contact Karen Brenteson at 763-561-7411 with any questions.

Scout Wreath Fundraiser - Oct 26, 27

Scout Troop 575 has begun its Wreath Fundraiser and is looking for your support! Scouts will be selling wreaths before and after Masses on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27. Visit the table in the Gathering Space to order wreaths. Thanks for your support!

November Events

All Saints - Nov 1

Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation, on Friday, November 1, with Masses at 8:30am and 7:00pm.

All Souls - Nov 2

You are invited to celebrate the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls) at St. Gerard's on Saturday, November 2, at 10:00am Mass. If you have lost a loved one within the last year and would like to acknowledge them with a candle during the procession, please contact the Parish Office at 763-424-8770.

Sharing & Caring Hands - Nov 2

St. Gerard’s prepares and serves a lunch at Sharing and Caring Hands every 1st Saturday of the month. Our next date is Saturday, November 2. 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. Call John at 763-561-3841 with any questions.

Advent Tea - Nov 24

St. Gerard’s 2019 Advent Tea will be November 24, 2:00 - 4:00pm. The theme this year is “Heart and Hands.” You are invited to host a table and invite your own guests, or you are invited to join us and we will host you. Information and registration will happen after Masses on the weekends of November 2,3 and November 9,10.