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Entries for October 2021

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Coming to SGM
Did you know that there have been over 150 Eucharistic Miracles throughout the history of the Church? We know that at every Holy Mass the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Typically, what we call the “accidents” – that is, the appea...

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Advent by Candlelight

Posted on October 28, 2021 in: General News

Advent by Candlelight
Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM  All women of the parish are invited to an evening of prayer and spiritual preparation.  Extend an invitation to your friends, sisters and mothers.  All are welcome!  The evening will begin in church and we are excited to have Sister M. Karolyn ...

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SGM Day of Prayer Conference Presentations
The SGM Day of Prayer on Saturday October 9 was a great success, with over 60 parishioners and guests praying, singing and worshipping together! The theme of this year's retreat was "The Heart: The Hidden Center of the Person", and Father Skillman gave two outstanding presentations to ...

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SGM Blood Drive

Posted on October 20, 2021 in: General News

SGM Blood Drive
Sunday, October 31, 8:00am - 1:00pm 2005 Dougherty Ferry Road Meeting Room 220/221 Masks and appointments required! Donors get their choice of a retro t-shirt or a gift card! To schedule an appointment call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or schedule online.

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2021 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas

Posted on October 20, 2021 in: General News

2021 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas
For many years The Society of St. Vincent DePaul has been sponsoring the Adopt-A-Family Christmas Basket for Feed My People. Again this year, they are asking for donations of gift cards for our neighbors in need. You will be assigned a family and receive their names and ages. This will be helpful wh...

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Parish Council Nominations

Posted on October 20, 2021 in: General News

Parish Council Nominations
SGM is seeking nominations for two (2) parishioners to serve on the Parish Council for a two (2) year term beginning November ’21.Your Parish Council serves as an advisory board to the pastor for all matters concerning our parish.  Any parishioner is welcome to apply. ...

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2022 Generation Life Pilgrimage

Posted on October 15, 2021 in: General News

2022 Generation Life Pilgrimage
Generation Life 2022 – Registration Information Date: Wed, Jan. 19 (evening) to Sun, Jan. 23, 2022 Total Cost of the Pilgrimage to DC: $320/participant (optional shirt: $15.00) SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Registration opens Thurs, Oct 7. Spots are first come, first serve f...

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It's Time to Return to the Adoration Chapel!
We are asking for your cooperation as we work toward filling out a new 2021-2022 schedule.  This means we are asking that each one of you responds:  At this time all hours are open.  It is a clean slate.  So, even if you have previously adored at a certain day and time, please si...

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Choir News

Posted on October 14, 2021 in: General News

Choir News
Finally, the Kid’s music ministries are up and running, with 3 groups to praise God in song! The Cherub Choir for grades K – 2, will meet regularly on Sunday afternoons beginning in November. The Children’s Choir, for grades 3 - 5, will meet once at 4:00 on the ...

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Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Please join us Sunday, October 24th, for Adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and to pray for His Divine Mercy - for us and on the whole world. Exposition begins at 3:00 pm to commemorate the hour of death of Our Lord – the hour of great mercy and of great gr...

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SGM Outreach Winter Apparel Collection
As winter approaches, please think about the needy who have no winter coats, gloves/mittens, hats, and scarves to keep warm. The need is even greater this winter due to many family hardships brought on by the COVID19 Pandemic. The Outreach Committee will be collecting winter...

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St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive – October 30 & 31
St. Vincent de Paul's Fall clothing and household goods collection will be on Saturday, October 30, from 3 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, October 31, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be located at the east end of SGM's parking lot. Clothing of all types is needed, but ...

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Evening Vespers and Speaker – October 20
Monthly Evening Vespers will be offered on October 20 at 7:00 PM in the church. Following Vespers, our speaker is Father Skillman, who will speak on the very timely topic of the religious life with a presentation titled “Everyone Needs a Heart – an Apology for the Contemplative Life&rdqu...

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A Letter From Father Skillman

Posted on October 01, 2021 in: General News

Dear St. Gerard Majella Parish Family, I write today to share some very significant news about both my and Father Huber’s future at SGM. For many months in my prayer, I have felt the Lord inviting me to consider entering the consecrated life - particularly a form of consecrated life whic...

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SGM Celebrates the Return of FallFest
After a year without FallFest, the joy from being able to gather as a parish community was palpable.  We appreciate all the attendees who were able to share in our annual festival of faithful fellowship and fun. Congratulations to Chrissy Chapo, this year’s winner of the Mega Majella 5...

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