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Dealing with Personal Loss
FCJ Retreat Centre, October 29 to 31 (Live In)
We have experienced many losses. Many of us have lost jobs, freedom, plans and human connections. This weekend retreat will focus on how we can understand this grief and its impact on us. The spirit of the retreat is making space for God through art, nature, meditation, and journaling. When: October 29 to 31 (live-in). Click here for more information and to register.
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Baptism Announcements
Let the little children come to me. MK 19:14
Welcome to our family!
Bennett Fifield
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Queenie Sumampil
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Surrender Novena
Click here for the Surrender Novena daily prayers.
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Food for Families Drive
The Knights are again accepting donations for the annual fall Thanksgiving food drive, running from October 1-31. As was the case last year, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Knights are asking for donations by way of gift cards ($20 or $50 values) to allow recipients to purchase their own groceries/supplies as needed as opposed to the usual gift of non-perishable food items which require handling, etc. This year we anticipate the need for assistance will only grow with the upcoming removal of various governmental financial supports while the pandemic is now well into its 4th phase. We truly count on your generosity and support of this program to bring relief required by so many among us. Please drop off your gift cards at the parish office or place them in the collection baskets if you are attending live mass.
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Updated Sept 16: Temporary Measures
Click here to read the memorandum reflecting the new provincial temporary measures effective Thursday, September 16, 2021. Updates are marked in red and new mandates on page 3 and 4.
Thank you for standing with us during these roller-coaster times.
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Tend the Ground: 5 pm Choir
Thank you to the 5 pm choir ministry for sharing their musical talent.
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Beautiful!
Click here to view more images of the beautiful work the St. Gerard's Parish Environment Team has created to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thank you to the volunteers.
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Calling All Story Tellers
Do you want to share the greatest story ever told? God’s Word is alive and active. When the sacred scriptures are read in Church, God Himself speaks to His people.
If you are interested in becoming a lector, St Gerards’ parish has what you’re looking for: opportunity. There is no need for “special” training, only a desire to share and a fervent love for the word of God, a willingness to commit and learn; and a knowledge that the Holy Spirit will move and change you.
Mass is offered six days each week: Tuesday – Friday mornings at 9:00 am, Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm, and twice on Sundays, 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Proclaimers are welcome for all masses.If you feel called to this sacred ministry, contact: Carolyn Dreher; Lector Coordinator at dreand@telus.net
(403) 710-2494 or contact the Parish Office, or sign up here.
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Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of this Land
The Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, to take the opportunity to affirm and acknowledge to the Indigenous Peoples the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.
We are committed to continue the journey with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples of this land.To read the apology from the Catholic Bishops of Canada, please click here.
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Thank you for your ongoing co-operation as we journey on the path to healing and reconciliation.
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Together In Action Progress Update
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
We kicked off the Together In Action campaign (TIA) back in Lent this year. Funds collected are to help worthy projects in our Diocese to meet the needs of the poor and needy.Donations may be made through offering envelopes, drop off at our office and electronic transfer. Please clearly mark your donations for TIA. Thank you. May God return to you with many Blessings.
Fr. Ignatius Tran
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The Year of St. Joseph
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis announced that the Church would celebrate a special year dedicated to St. Joseph beginning on December 8, 2020 and continuing through December 8, 2021.
Consecration prayer by Pope Francis, promulgated for the Year of St. Joseph:Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Pray The Novena to St. Joseph
Click here to pray The Novena to St. Joseph.For more information on the Year of St. Joseph, click here.
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Tired of feeling disconnected, cut off and invisible?
Do you long to be seen, accepted and belonging to a faith-filled parish community?WELCOME to St. Gerard Roman Catholic Parish.
We are a very welcoming and diverse community of believers, united in the Catholic faith.
We are a church for everyone. All are welcome here.
We believe we are all made in God's image and likeness and are all loved by our God.We are called to live out Jesus' Commandments of Love in our contemporary world.
Come and experience powerful praise and worship as you grow in your relationship with Jesus.
Lend your ear and your voice to our wonderful choirs*.
Meditate on our Pastor's relevant messages. Celebrate the Eucharist with us.After Mass, stay while, sit at a table, join us for coffee and meet our friendly and hospitable parishioners*.
Become a part of our vibrant community.We would love to have you join us!
* Due to Covid-19 these aspects of our parish are currently on hold.
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