ADDRESS 9600 Regent Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-1499

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9 am-5 pm

Friday: 9 am-1 pm

Saturday, Sunday: CLOSED EUCHARIST Weekdays: 8:25 am

Saturday: 5 pm

Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 am

WEBSITE: www.st-gerard.org

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Parish Office: 763-424-8770 Fax Number: 763-424-4327 Victim Assistance: 651-291-4475 PASTORAL Services Rev. Thomas Santa, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Tuan Pham, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Matthew Bonk, C.Ss.R.

Karl Kornowski - Parish Administrator

Anne Tiller - Director of Justice and Outreach

Amy Wittak- Liturgical Ministry

Tim Smith - Dir. of Liturgical Music

Colette O’Brien - Communications

Judy Foster - Dir. of Faith Formation

SUPPORT Services Sue Czerniak - Secretary/Receptionist

Dianne Goodwin - Secretary/Receptionist

MAINTENANCE Services Position Open - Custodian

Position Open - Facilities Care Coordinator Hearing Assistance Devices are available at the Sound Desk in the Church.

Low-Gluten hosts are available. Please call the parish office for more information.

All Are Welcome! We are a Catholic community striving to love God and our

neighbors. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!

“Who Am I To Judge?” --Pope Francis

The Church of St. Gerard Majella THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD JUNE 2, 2019

The Church of St. Gerard The Church of St. Gerard

CUSTODIAN POSITION OPENING The Church of St. Gerard is hiring! There is a part-time Custodian position opening. Visit www.st-gerard.org for a job description and more information. Interested candidates should email a PDF formatted resume to Karl Kornowski at karlk@st-gerard.org.

A NOTE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR Hello Everyone, It’s been awhile since I addressed you all amidst some of the big changes (see Father Tom’s article last week!) that have transpired. First, I am pleased to announce the hiring of a full-time Facilities Care Coordinator who will begin next week!! Some goals in this position were to find: • Someone who is a self-starter • Takes pride in their work and in the campus • Takes ownership of projects • Strong work ethic! • Possesses Facilities skills • Understands that working for God’s Church is a

privilege, honor and responsibility. Please stay tuned as I will be introducing him in an upcoming bulletin and keep him in your prayers. ———————————————————————- Having Tim move on to the job that for over 2 years he had originally been seeking for was bittersweet to say the least… For one, I’m very happy for him, Julie and the family, but selfishly would prefer he stay and continue the great work he has done, not just in Liturgies, but in the restructuring he has been an integral part of “behind the scenes” with me. I am going to miss his insights and wisdom. I can guarantee that, for at least this next year, when I go to coffee/lunch with him to bounce ideas around, he will be buying. Its only fair, Tim. The posting of Director of Liturgical Music has been posted and I have been receiving several resumes both locally and nationally. I am well aware of what music means to St. Gerards and will be sure to hire the right person. To that end, there has been much fear about two HUGE parts of this Church: music and Priests. I can assure you that after spending time in consultation with Father Klockeman, you are blessed as a Parish. He is going to be wonderful for this Parish which has been through so much instability. His tentative transition schedule is as follows. Please mark your calendars: • June 1st Weekend (yes, as you are reading this) -

MAJOR cleanup of rectory and other storage places throughout the Church

• June 8th Weekend - Tentative date to move in Fr. Klockeman’s furniture.

• June 30th Weekend - Going away celebration for the Redemptorists

• July 1st Weekend - First weekend Masses with Fathers Klockeman and Joseph

• July 20th Saturday Mass - Installation Mass with the Archbishop and reception to follow

The next several weeks, the Transition Committee and I will be writing some updates so that as a Parish, everyone is informed and can ask whatever questions they may have.

FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING SEMINAR Come join Tim, Director of Liturgical Music, and Amy, Liturgical Ministry Coordinator, in giving the gift to your loved ones of pre-planning your funeral. Seminar will be Saturday, June 8 starting at 9:30am. Meet in the choir room. Everyone is welcome!

JUNE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the following days in June. If you are ill and would like to receive this sacrament, please stay in the Church following Mass. Saturday, June 8- after 5:00pm Mass Sunday, June 16- after 8:30am Mass Sunday, June 23- after 10:30am Mass

CHURCH MICE AND ALTAR LINENS MINISTRY Did you know that St. Gerard’s has a ministry that spends about one hour a month cleaning the altar area? Did you know that we also have a ministry that washes the church linens once every six weeks? Consider the tranquility and flexibility of being part of the Church Mice (cleaning) or Altar/Chapel Care (linens) Ministry. Contact Amy at amyw@st-gerard.org if interested.

AS YOU PLAN WEEKEND TRIPS. . . . As you plan weekend trips to the cabin and for summer vacations, remember that St. Gerard relies on your continued support. Please remember to mail or drop off your weekly/monthly contributions, and have a safe and enjoyable summer! If you would like to inquire about online giving or automatic withdrawal for your summer contribution, visit the GIVE page of our website at www.st-gerard.org or call Sue in the parish office.

MAY BAPTISMS Raymundo Esteban Vega, Ai Lan Claire Dang and Cameron Rio Love were made members of the Church through the saving waters of baptism. May God continue to bless their families and our parish as we continue the vital work of teaching them what it means to follow Christ.

PENTECOST Pentecost is quickly approaching! We are looking for people to carry in a flag for the procession on Pentecost (June 8/9) at all weekend liturgies. All are also invited to wear red as we celebrate this special day!

Justice and Outreach Faith Formation

LOAVES AND FISHES COORDINATOR NEEDED St. Gerard’s Loaves & Fishes Group NEEDS a LEADER/COORDINATOR to help plan and prepare a monthly meal made here at St. Gerard’s kitchen every 4th Friday morning of the month. Please contact Anne at annet@st-gerard.org or call 763-424-8770 ext 120 if you can help.

YHP COLLECTION: Final Week - Hygiene Products and Washcloths S t . G e r a r d ’ s Y o u t h Homelessness Project’s spring outreach collection to benefit homeless youth in our community is coming to an end June 9! Youth experiencing homelessness sometimes go without basic daily necessities to care for themselves. This week we continue collecting hygiene products (such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, shaving cream, deodorant) and new washcloths. Please place donations in the collection bins in the church. If you missed a week and would still like to donate to the outreach collection, below is a list of needed items that are being collected for various organizations in the northwest suburbs: $10 gas cards (SuperAmerica, Holiday) $10 gift cards (Aldi, Cub, Walmart) new socks and underwear (men/women/youth/child) diapers (sizes N-3) Visit www.st-gerard.org for more information on the 2019 spring collection. Thank you for your support and please join us in prayer to end youth homelessness!

COLLECTING VBS SUPPLIES Please take an item request (from the “VBS Needs” board in the gathering space) and return to the collection boxes before June 6. Also, please consider making a donation to support our VBS program and kids. Any amount is helpful. Thank you for your support!

VBS SERVICE PROJECT This year we will be supporting CEAP for our VBS service project. The children will be asked to bring monetary, food or other requested donations from the CEAP "most needed" list. If you would like to contribute, simply put food in the bins in the gathering space or bring monetary donations to the parish office (checks made to CEAP). For more information, contact Judy Foster at the parish office.

2019-2020 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION On-line registration for next year's Faith Formation Ministries is OPEN! Visit our website www.st-gerard.org or app to register, make payment, and sign up to volunteer. Early registration (before June 15) is encouraged!

2019 VBS - REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration for Vacation Bible School is open! Online registration and volunteer sign-up is available on the website (www.st-gerard.org) or app. Join us June 10-13! Register/Volunteer TODAY!

CONGRATULATIONS FIRST COMMUNICANTS!

LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Here are a few suggestions on ways you can help! Loaves & Fishes: Help prepare/serve food to people in need on the 4th Friday of the month. Sharing & Caring Hands: Help prepare/serve lunch at Sharing & Caring Hands on the 1st Saturday of the month. Justice Commission: Help develop and implement a social justice strategy for St. Gerard’s. Past events have included the “Fair Trade Sale” and a study group on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si”. The Justice Commission meets on the first Monday of the month and we are always looking for new members! San Rafael Sister Parish: Participate in building a relationship between our parishes and learn about the people of San Rafael. The committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Funeral Hospitality: Help serve or cleanup funeral luncheons. For more information about these Justice/Outreach opportunities, contact Anne at annet@st-gerard.org or visit www.st-gerard.org (GET INVOLVED).

Announcements

Presiders

Pentecost June 8, 5:00pm - Rev. Thomas Santa June 9, 8:30am - Rev. Thomas Santa June 9, 10:30am - Rev. Thomas Santa Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 15, 5:00pm - Rev. Tuan Pham June 16, 8:30am - Rev. Tuan Pham June 16, 10:30am - Rev. Tuan Pham Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 5:00pm - Rev. Thomas Santa June 23, 8:30am - Rev. Tuan Pham June 23, 10:30am - Rev. Tuan Pham

WELCOME TO ST. GERARD’S! If you are visiting St. Gerard's today and would like more information about the parish or how to become a member, please stop by the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space, pick up a new member info packet, and sign our guest registry. You can also visit the “I Am New” tab of our website (www.st-gerard.org) or app (“St Gerard Majella” in the app store)! And check out our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/churchofsaintgerard)! Thank you for worshipping with us today!

KC METRO DINING CLUB CARDS The Knights of Columbus will have the Metro Dining Club cards for sale in the parish office for the next

couple weeks. The cost per box is $25.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED The Knights of Columbus are again collecting supplies for the Philippine-American Medical Mission slated for February 2020. Supplies of all kinds are welcome: sterile bandages, alcohol swabs, etc. Especially needed are items to assist mobility: wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers. If you have donations, bring them to the table in the gathering space the weekends of June 1/2 and June 8/9. Also needed are prescription glasses which can be dropped in the basket by the parish office at anytime. Questions? Call Dave Brom at 763-560-8845.

ARCHDIOCESAN MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites you to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony on Saturday, June 15 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, 10:00am for Mass, renewal of vows, and a short reception. Couples celebrating their silver, golden and platinum anniversaries will be honored in a special way. Families and friends of all couples are welcome! Couples married one or more years may request a commemorative certificate signed by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, please contact Sonya Flomo at the Office of Marriage, Family & Life at 651-291-4488 or flomos@archspm.org!

MONDAY, JUNE 3 7:00 pm - Justice & Outreach Meeting 7:30 pm - Scouts #575 Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 9:00 am - Perpetual Help Devotion 9:15 am - Womens Prayer/Support Group 7:30 pm - Regent AA

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 9:00 am - Eucharistic Adoration 7:15 pm - Music Rehearsal

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 6:00 pm - Centering Prayer

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 9:30 am - Funeral Pre-Planning Seminar 10:00 am - Ordinary Time Set-Up 4:00 pm - Individual Confession 5:00 pm - Eucharist 6:00 pm - Anointing of the Sick

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 8:30 am - Eucharist 10:30 am - Eucharist

INTENTIONS M-F 8:25 AM - Eucharist, Liturgy of Hours TUE 9:00 AM - Perpetual Help Devotion DAILY MASS IN THE CHAPEL.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 8:25 am - Communion Service TUESDAY, JUNE 4 8:25 am - Richard Barrett † WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 8:25 am - Grandchildren of Hochhalter Family THURSDAY, JUNE 6 8:25 am - Gerald & Robert Steffens † FRIDAY, JUNE 7 8:25 am - Bob Veneri & Family SATURDAY, JUNE 8 5:00 pm - Burt Stock † SUNDAY, JUNE 9 8:30 am - Parish Families 10:30 am - Jeanne Djakpah †

PARISH EVENTS

PLEASE PRAY for the sick and ailing members of our parish community,

and all those in our Parish Prayer Book, especially: Jack Deschene Also remember those loved ones who have died.

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JUNE 9, 2019 Pentecost

ACTS 2:1-11 1 COR 12:3B-7, 12-13 or

ROM 8:8-17 JN 20:19-23 or

JN 14:15-16, 23B-26

This Week at St. Gerard’s

SACRAMENTS: BAPTISM

Call the Parish Office to schedule a date and register for the preparation class.

RECONCILIATION Saturday at 4:00 pm or any time by appointment.

MARRIAGE Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to the desired date.