With hearts full of gratitude and joy, we are honored to announce that St. Gerard's parish will celebrate its 65 Anniversary--our Sapphire Jubilee--in 2025! This milestone is not just a testament to the passage of time but to the enduring faith, love, and commitment of our parish community since its establishment on August 17, 1960.

As part of this joyous celebration, we are excited to create a Family Directory, to honor every family that has made St. Gerard's their spiritual home. This directory will not only celebrate our history but also reflect the vibrant community we are today, uniting us as one family in Christ.


WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE FAMILY DIRECTORY?

• Celebrate Our Community: Every family is an essential part of our parish story.
• Connect and Reconnect: Build new friendships and rekindle old ones.
• Preserve Our Legacy: Create a treasured memory for future generations.

WE INVITE ALL PARISHIONERS TO PARTICIPATE!

Here's how you can join:

1. Sign Up for a Family Photo Session:

• Family photo sessions will be held in the church hall on February 4,5,6,7, and 8, 2025, from 2:30 to 8:30 PM daily except for the 5:30 and 5:45 time slots. IPC Canada Photo Services will take the photos.
  
  
• To sign up for a photo session, you can use our online registration site to book your 15-minute photo session. Please click on the BOOK NOW button below, which will take you to the St. Gerard Parish Online Scheduling Site.

• The Online Registration Site is not available on Sundays.
  
  
• Each family will be given the chance to select the pose for the Family Directory and purchase selected photos after the photo sitting.
  
  
• Volunteers will be available at the church gathering area after the 5 PM, 9 AM, and 11 AM masses starting on January 4 if you need assistance with booking and for other questions about the Family Directory.

2. Share Your Story: Contribute your family's journey of faith or special memories of St. Gerard's Parish.

• Contribute your family's journey of faith or special memories of St. Gerard's Parish and submit your written stories to the parish office or email them to frontdesk.admin@stgerards.ca.

3. Volunteer to Help:

• We need five (5) more volunteers to assist with the Family Directory organization, online sign-up, or writing. Your gifts will make a difference!

LET'S CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

Stay tuned for updates on our website and newsletters for more details about the St. Gerard's Sapphire Jubilee, the directory, and ways to get involved.

This Sapphire Jubilee is more than a milestone--it's a time to rejoice in God's blessings, strengthen our bonds, and look ahead to a bright future together as a parish family.

May St. Gerard continue to guide and inspire us all as we embark on this special journey of celebration.