Welcome to the world of St. Gerard Majella! We're a happy world. We're an always smiling world. We're a caring world. St. Gerard is a work in progress for its own sake and for people like you. We're a community of some of the nicest people you could ever meet - all of us moving along the journey of life together. Sure we stagger and stumble at times but we, more significantly, help each other to get up, brush ourselves off and get back on the road with our eyes on the prize. If you're searching why not give us a try. You'll be glad you did.
Your friend,
Fr. Jack - The proud Pastor of St. Gerard's
Members of St. Gerard Majella’s Community
God’s peace be with you.
As a Parish we are blessed by the number of services that we are able to provide to our Community. Many of you have participated in these programs including:
Religious Education – We have over 940 students enrolled in 2009 – 2010
Kid’s Camp – Last summer we had 650 Campers and we expect even more this year.
Music Ministry - We have continued to expand our program with five different choirs and a wide range of musical styles
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Adult Programs and Services
- Organized trips inside and outside the US.
- Moms & Tots
- Rosary and other Spirituality Groups
- Employment Networking
- Blood Pressure Screening
- The “Arise” Program
- Neighbors in Need |
Youth Ministry
- Sojourner House,
- Fr. Bill’s Place
- Operation Lazarus
- Mainspring and the Canton Food Pantry
- Senior’s Bingo |
HIGH FIVE for Saint Gerard's
As of January of this Year through the generosity of our parishioners we are currently at the halfway point of our HIGH FIVE goal of raising $75,000. This amount will meet the cost of maintaining our existing programs.
We must follow the example of Kid's Camp. Through their fundraising activities, we are blessed with all the Youth Ministry Programs here at Saint Gerard's. All of our other adult and children's ministries deserve the same fate. If you saw your children grow spiritually through Religious Education, if you enjoy the richness of our Music Program, then we need your help to continue to provide these valued ministries to our Community.
A High Five for Saint Gerard's will keep our community strong and vibrant. We need at least another 150 families to make the pledge of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars. An additional Five Dollars per week. Please consider making the sacrifice of one less Dunkin' Donuts coffee and donut per week... or one less glass of wine at dinner. It's amazing how a small sacrifice can make such a large difference. If you are unable to make the annual pledge, please consider giving an additional FIVE dollars whenever you can. Believe me, every five dollar bill will make a difference.
May God bless you and your family.
Fr. Jack
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“ARISE: Together in Christ” is a process developed by Renew International for parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston as a way to revitalize the Church of Boston in this, its bicentennial year.
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Liturgical Celebrations
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| Saturday |
9:00AM and 4:00PM |
| Sunday |
8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM & 6:00PM |
| Monday thru Thursday |
9:00AM |
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
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| Saturday |
3:00PM - 3:45PM |
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and by appointment |
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| Baptism |
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00PM. Contact the Rectory one month in advance. The pastoral associate will be in touch with you. |
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| Marriages |
| Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. |
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| Rosary Group |
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| Every Monday at 7:30PM |
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| Prayer Meeting |
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| Every Tuesday at 7:30PM |
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| A.A. Meeting |
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| Every Saturday at 10:30AM |
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| Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament |
| Every Thursday 9:30AM - 12:00 noon |
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| Choir Practice |
Tuesday Evenings Junior Choir 5:45 - 6:45PM Adult Choir 7:00 - 8:30PM |