Entries for August 2021

The Bengard family has reached out to the International Institute and are conducting a donation drive to help support Afghan immigrants and refugees. Please reach out to Diane at dianebengard@gmail.com if you would like to donate. They will be collecting until September 1st. Thank you! ...

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We are pleased to announce that St. Gerard Majella will be continuing the Cotillion program for our 8th grade students. St. Louis Cotillion was organized in 1957 and has experienced tremendous growth and success. St. Louis Cotillion is designed to instruct students in social dancing, etiquette, and ...

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NEW THIS YEAR GROUP TICKET SALE BUTTON This year’s GRAND PRIZE WINNER will get 50% of total ticket sales. The Early Bird Drawing will be held on  September 14th 2021 for $200.00  Our goal is to sell over 500 tickets. That’s right, our goal is a winning prize of at least $25,...

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Now, more than ever, the Church is in need of young men and women eager to commit their lives to joyfully serving Christ through the priesthood and consecrated life. As you know, this cannot be accomplished without prayer. In 2001, the Office of Vocations developed the Vocation Prayer Chalice Progra...

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The documents of Vatican II The Vatican II Council ended 55 years ago, and had wide ranging impact on the Catholic Church and the practice of many aspects of our Faith. Even after almost six decades, the purpose and meaning of this Council is still misunderstood and debat...

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Does your faith need a boost? Are you feeling disconnected? We can help. And it starts with community. Walking with Purpose is a women’s Bible study that not only deepens your faith but plugs you into a vibrant community. Join us this fall for either of our studies: Grounde...

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We are excited to announce FallFest will be back in 2021!  Please save the date: Saturday, September 25th.  Watch our parish and school communications for more details as we get closer to this fun-filled, fall gathering.

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Men of St Gerard Majella, let us gather in strength. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14) We invite all men of St Gerard Majella parish to join us this year in th...

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Registration is now open for the annual SGM Day of Prayer! The theme for the retreat this year is “The Heart: The Hidden Center of the Person”. Registration can be done online. The schedule and agenda will follow the same format as prior retreats, running from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Th...

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Please join us as Father Skillman leads a mini-pilgrimage to holy sites around Chicago this September!  We will travel by motorcoach departing Sunday morning, 9/12, and returning Friday afternoon, 9/17.  The cost is $2397 for double occupancy.  Stops ...

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Please join us Sunday, August 22nd, 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 gra...

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The return to our beloved Church building is getting closer, and that means getting schedules set for the Fall! We invite you to help us praise God through the Proclamation of the Word. The commitment is light, and new lectors are needed at every Mass. If you have a love for the Wo...

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Monthly Evening Vespers will be offered on August 18 at 7:00 pm in the gym, with Confession available throughout the evening as well. Following Vespers, our speaker is John Powers, an editor with the Catholic publication “Sceptor”.  John will explain how daily sp...

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