Let’s us celebrate Mary’s month and our parish Patron Saint – St. Gerard. Come as you are! Calling all Faithful’s who are willing to recite the first half of the Our Father / Hail Mary in a different language (ie French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Germany English, Tagalog, Polish, Lebanese etc). Then responses will be in English. Also, required English readers to read reflection after each decade of the Glorious Mystery. Fellowship after in the parish hall. Please bring a treat to share if able. Linguist are invited to contact: pastoral.coordinator@stgerards.ca; All are welcome to participate! All ages welcome!!!

Mission Council Card-Making Workshops are being offered at Holy Spirit Church (10827 - 24 Street, SW) from 2 to 4 pm, Thursdays on October 17 and 24. Come and help repurpose used cards. Proceeds from the sale of repurposed cards support local families.

Catholic Education Sunday on October 19 & 20, 2024 Join us in celebrating Catholic Education Sunday on October 19 & 20, 2024. Let us unite with our community to support and give thanks for Catholic education in Alberta. Your dedicated donation will provide enhanced learning opportunities for Calgary and area Catholic students. For more information, please visit https://theccef.ca/who-we-are/news- events/catholic-education-sunday.html

Calling All Men! St. Gerard's Parish is pleased to announce a new Men’s Prayer Ministry, which will be known as the COR Men’s Prayer Group. COR means 'heart' in Latin. This group is open to all men in the parish and in the local community. Each meeting will include fellowship, faith formation and prayer. Meetings are every second Saturday. Next meeting is September 19. All men are welcome!

Mission Council Card-Making Workshops are being offered at Holy Spirit Church (10827 - 24 Street, SW) from 2 to 4 pm, Thursdays on October 17 and 24. Come and help repurpose used cards. Proceeds from the sale of repurposed cards support local families.