We will be making Blessing Bags for the Homeless.  We will start at 8am in the Parish Hall and be done by 10am.

To help sign up to Assemble Blessing Bags
Click Here

We Are Also in Need of Donations to make the Blessing Bags. There are bins in the gathering space and by the parish office. Please drop off donations by January 16.

Wool Socks                              Second pair of socks
Hand Sanitizer/Wet Wipes   Hand Warmers
Lip Balm                              Easy open Tuna with Cracker 
Beef Jerky or Slim Jims        Lotion
Granola/Energy Bars           Peanut Butter Crackers
Soap/Shampoo                    Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Nuts/trail mix                     Dental pick/floss 
Juice Boxes                          Tissues
Band-Aids                           Prepaid phone cards 
CATA Bus Tokens              EmergenC (vitamin C packets) 
Wool Beanies                    Comb
Tylenol/Advil (small packets)
Dried Fruit                        Hard Candy/Gum

Money donations for supplies (Ziploc bags, etc), can be turned into to Parish Office for either Jeff Corder or Theresa Bosman
 
 

For the third year, we will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on January 18th, 2020 in Fr. Weber Hall. The Mobile Food Pantry distributes free, fresh, non-perishable food items to those in need. We are in need of many volunteers to make this run smoothly.  There are many shifts ranging from 5am-12pm these jobs will include: parking lot assistance, hospitality, food service, and other areas.

To help sign up to help
with the Mobile Food Pantry
Click Here

St. Gerard will be hosting Jeff Olson, parent, football coach and a teacher at Ishpeming High School who is traveling to high schools across the state presenting his family’s story about his son, Daniel and how he died of suicide. He wants to provide education, eliminate the stigma of mental health illnesses and provide hope.
 
Jeff will be speaking at St. Gerard Parish on the evening of January 22, 2020 and presenting to the St. Gerard junior high and Lansing Catholic high school students on January 23, 2020.  Please refer to the St. Gerard website for specific times and more information regarding "Do it for Daniel"
 

January 26, 2020
7:15 pm
Parish Hall
10 Young Men          3 Categories          1 Competition

What: Teen gentlemen compete against each other for the ultimate title of Big Man for Christ. A family friendly and fun event for all. Also a fundraiser for our Youth Ministry program.
Who: Ten young men, 8th-12th grade, compete in 3 categories:
How: 1. Formal Wear (Sometimes Goofy Wear) 2. Talent 3. Faith Question

Ticket Prices: $7 per person and $25 per family
A Big Thank You to our Event Sponsor!
The Knights of Columbus
Richard Council 788

St. Gerard Parish Hall

 Doors open at 5:30 pm
Trivia starts at 6:30 pm

 
$10.00 per person.  (Max of 8 per table)
Bring your own beverages
Food and soft drinks available for purchase

Come with a team or join a team that night.
You must be 18 years or older to participate.
Reserve your spot or an entire table by calling
 the Parish Office at 323-2379.
Questions: Call Jeff Corder, 323-2379.

 Tickets are available in the Parish Office and will be on sale
at all Masses February 15/16 and at the door on February 22.

 All Proceeds benefit St. Gerard Youth Ministry
Sponsored by the St. Gerard Activities Commission