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John the Baptist is a prominent
figure in Advent given his role in
preparing the world for Christ. He
was totally focused on his call and
evidenced a ton of humility in
stepping aside when Jesus
appeared on the scene. So many
thought John was the Messiah and
would have embraced him as
such. John, however, was totally
committed to keeping the light
shining on the true Messiah, Jesus
Christ.
A prominent part of John’s
message was repentance. He
called the people to “make
straight the way of the Lord.” Many
heeded the call and underwent
conversion.
Though Advent is not a penitential
season like Lent, it is a time for us to
let go of anything that would keep
us from embracing Christ more fully.
Is there anything in your life that
keeps you from receiving the Lord
with whole heart and soul?
One way to address these
obstacles to receiving Christ
wholeheartedly is through the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. This
Sacrament challenges us to name
our sins, take full responsibility for
them, express sincere sorrow for
having committed them, and
receiving absolution, the presence
of Christ’s mercy.
Many of you choose to receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation during
Advent because you understand its
value as you seek to celebrate
Christ’s birth. I encourage ALL
parishioners to participate in the
Sacrament before Christmas. There
are many scheduled opportunities
to receive the Sacrament at St.
Gerard.
Reconciliation Dates and Times
Saturday, December 7
9:00 am - 10:00 am
2 priests
Saturday, December 14
9:00 am - 10:00 am
2 priests
Sunday, December 15
2:00 pm
Communal Service
12-14 priests
Tuesday, December 17
4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
3 priests
Wednesday, December 18
9:00 am - 11:00 am
3 priests
Saturday, December 21
9:00 am - 11:00 am
3 priests
Have a blessed week, Fr. John P. Klein Pastor
Christmas Day Dinner is being sponsored by the St.
Gerard Social Ministry Commission for people who will
be alone on Christmas Day. The dinner, served on
Christmas Day, December 25 at 12:30 pm in Fr. Weber
Hall, is a sit down, family style dinner in a friendly
atmosphere. Fr. Weber Hall is located behind the
school at 4433 W. Willow Hwy. Transportation will be
provided if needed.
For further information or transportation, please call the
Parish Office at 323-2379.
St. Gerard Christmas Day Community Dinner needs
volunteers on Christmas Day, December 25th.
Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
9:30 am to 12:00 pm - Set up - chairs, tables, dishes,
personal needs kits
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Drivers - will pick up guests at
their homes for dinner and take them home, too.
Instructions will come from the transportation
coordinator.
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Serving food, clean up, tear
down
You can sign up by going to the St. Gerard website:
https://www.stgerard.org/community-dinners
Any questions, please feel free to email
[email protected] or call 517-243-1103.
Thank you.
Preparing A Place in My Heart, Mary Tardif
Mary Tardif, former Director of Adult Formation at St. Gerard Parish, and former Director of Lay Ministry Formation
for the Diocese of Lansing, will continue our Advent reflection on the ways Jesus comes to us with a special focus
on preparing to meet Jesus today. How do we encounter Jesus in prayer, scripture, community, and sacrament?
How do we prepare our hearts?
Shining Forth That All May See, Craig Pohl
Craig Pohl, Director of the New Evangelization for the Diocese of Lansing, will continue our reflection on the ways
Jesus comes to us, with a focus on preparing a way for others to encounter the splendor of our God, today and
in the future.
Join us for fellowship, refreshments, and reflections that help prepare us for the coming of Jesus Christ!
These workshops are for Catholics who are asking
"How is God calling me to live out my life as a disciple
of Jesus? Where am I called to serve (parish, family,
workplace, world)?
Two Options now available:
A one day workshop to begin the process discerning
the individual charisms the Holy Spirit has given you for
the building up of the Kingdom. Come and learn of
your unique role and how each of us are being asked
to serve Christ and the Church in the world. Cost of
$50.00 includes lunch and materials - $5 discount on
tickets if you register by January 30. Workshop hours
are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, February 29, at St. John,
Jackson.
Please register at: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/
outreach-ministry/called-and-gifted-workshops
A Five evening series offered at St. Michael Catholic
Church, Grand Ledge. Our staff will be assisting with
the St. Michael offering this Winter. Sessions are:
January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12 - 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Cost will be $15.00. To register please call 517-627-
8493.
St. Gerard is encouraging our parishioners to consider
the one which best suits their schedule.
On Sunday, December 8th after the 7:30 am, 9:00 am
and 11:00 am Masses the Knights of Columbus,
Richard Council 788, will be preparing breakfast in
the St. Gerard Parish Hall. Scrambled eggs with ham,
potatoes, sausage and pancakes will be offered as well
as a fruit dish and beverages (coffee, juice, milk and
tea).
We encourage you to join in the fellowship and
camaraderie that are shared at these events. A free
will donation is appreciated!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for your participation and generous
support!
www.788.councilnet.us
Group A: Tuesday, December 10th, from 1-2:30 pm in the Parish Center, Room 135
Group B: Tuesday, December 10th, from 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Center,
Conference Room
Anyone interested in joining our group or just learning a little more about our
ministry is welcome to join us at any time. Experience is not required.
If you know someone who could use a prayer shawl, please call the Parish Office
at 323-2379 or a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. We will be happy to get you
a prayer shawl to pass on to them.
Kitchen Manager needed to prepare and serve school lunches. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for
food ordering, preparation and production in the school cafeteria according to established requirements of
quality, quantity, nutrition, appearance, temperature and timeliness. Kitchen Manager makes sure the kitchen is
kept in good working order. $10 - $12/hour
Email resume: spiecuch@stgerardlansin org.
Cafeteria Helper needed to serve school lunches. The position is 10 hours a week during the school year from
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. $10/hour
Send resume or info to: kmarshall@stgerardlansin org or drop off at the Parish Office, 4437 W. Willow Hwy.,
Lansing, MI 48917, Attention: Brian.
This weekend at the 11:00 am Liturgy, the St. Gerard Parish Community will
be receiving several adults into the next phase on the RCIA journey (called
the Catechumenate) during the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome ceremo-
ny. These people completed their initial Inquiry Period of learning what Chris-
tianity has to offer and now begin the second stage of further study of the
Catholic Faith. This Catechumenate Phase has an added emphasis on
Scripture and Mass. You will begin seeing these Catechumens and Candi-
dates at the 9:00 am or 11:00 am Mass, where they will be dismissed back to
the classroom after the homily to discuss the Word of God further. Please continue to keep
them and those who work with them in your prayers. May we, with them, continue to grow in
our wisdom and faith in Jesus Christ!
Homebound of our parish, please pray for the following intentions
this week.
May those participating in Alpha, Bible Study and other adult
faith formation opportunities be touched by the Holy Spirit and
grow in their faith.
For the RCIA participants partaking in the Rite of Acceptance
and Welcome during the 11:00 am Mass on 12/8; that as they
publically share their desire to become Catholic, we as
parishioners, sponsors, godparents, staff and team members
may be right beside them to mentor and support them on
their journey.
For those gathering for parish meetings this week: may they
be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they plan their
upcoming events.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: may the shawls made with love by
these ministers be filled with prayer so that those who receive
a prayer shawl might feel God’s love wrapped around them.
Youth and Middle School Ministry Events: may those who
attend grow in Christ as they interact with their peers. We
pray especially for those teens on retreat this weekend.
May the couple celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony on
12/14 appreciate the sacred, permanent bond they are
receiving and cherish this day always.
4:30 P.M.
SERVERS USHER #7 1. Dinh Le 2. Savannah Cardwell 3. Abigail Schneider
READER: Marcia Maiville MASS COORDINATOR: Kramer
6:30 P.M.
SERVERS USHER #8 1. Isaac Knippen 2. Theresa Hourani
READER: Lucille Platte MASS COORDINATOR: Brown
7:30 A.M.
SERVERS USHER #11 1. Rachel Ostrowski 2. Hayden Ostrowski
READER: MASS COORDINATOR: Rathbun
9:00 A.M.
SERVERS USHER #9 1. Frances Melinn 4. Emerson John 2. Brianna VanZwoll 5. Olivia Wever 3. Sara Duffiney
READER: Katherine Palmiter MASS COORDINATOR: Burley CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Jeff Haarer
11:00 A.M.
SERVERS USHER #12 1. Noah Farhat 4. Jackson Forsburg
2. Zach Farhat 5. Gabby Junak 3. Tyler Terranova
READER: Ralph Stamford MASS COORDINATOR: Flynn CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Diane O’Boyle
6:00 P.M.
SERVERS USHER #1 1. Maddy Fata 4. Malisa Pfeifer 2. Abigail Adatsi 3. Nora Niewenhuis
READER: MASS COORDINATOR: Reilly
Our next Moving On Club gathering will be on Friday, December
13th at noon in the Adult Ed rooms (#137/135). We will be having a
Christmas Potluck! Please bring some baby clothes to donate to
Shared Pregnancy as we share the spirit of giving for Christmas.
The Moving On Club is a group of ladies who are divorced,
widowed or single who enjoy each other’s company, share
fellowship, support and fun! Our regular meetings occur monthly
September-May the second Friday of the month in Rm 135/137 at
noon. We would be honored to have you join us—it’s a great
way to make new friends! Please call Mary Peacock with any
questions (517-323-2379).
*NOTE our cancellation policy: If St. Gerard School has a snow
day, we will not meet either.
Believe it or not,
Chr i s tmas i s fast
approaching. The St.
Gerard Saint Vincent de
Paul Conference (SVdP)
will once again use the Giving Tree
Program to provide gifts for the needy
children in our Parish area. The Giving Tree
Program identifies gifts, toys, books, cash
donations, and hat and mitten sets that
are needed. Tags that describe the gifts
needed for a specific age and gender are
made available in the Church gathering
area near the bare evergreens awaiting
placement of the tags to complete their
decoration. Parishioners are requested to
pick up the tags and purchase the
requested gift. As the gifts are brought
back to the Gathering Area, parishioners
place paper ornaments on the trees for
decoration. The decorations of the trees
should be complete when the gifts are all
in, and serve as a reminder of the
generosity of our parishioners. Please do
not wrap the gifts before placing them in
the Gathering Area as the gifts are
combined to make a set of a toy, book
and hat and mittens for each child.
The Giving Tree Program will start the
weekend after Thanksgiving and run until
Noon on December 15, 2019. The Gift
Bundles will be delivered on December 22
at noon from the SVdP House at 1213
Clark Road. Please add to your Christmas
Joy and participate this year as the need
in our area is truly deep.
Thank you and please contact SVdP at
(517)853-8132 if you have any
questions. We pick up messages and
answer them on Wednesday afternoons.
The Giving Trees will be set up on Friday,
November 29 and will remain up through
Sunday, December 15 by which time all
donations must be collected. The gifts must be
sorted and wrapped prior to delivery.
Volunteers to help prepare and deliver are most welcome.
Preparation and wrapping will take place at the SVdP House on
1213 Clark Road on:
Saturday, December 7 from 1:00-3:00
Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-3:00
Saturday, December 14 from 1:00-3:00
Sunday, December 15 from 1:00-3:00
Gifts will be delivered to the children’s families on Sunday,
December 22 after the 11:00 am Mass from the SVdP House at
1213 Clark Road. (See article below for more information.)
Many children have accompanied their parents for the gift
wrapping and delivery. Most have had a great experience and
learned that helping others is in itself a gift.
Please attend as you can during this hectic, but happy time.
Thanks from all of us at SVdP.
On Sunday, December 15 and Sunday,
December 22, two of the year’s most
heart-warming Parish events you could be
a part of will occur. Our Saint Vincent
DePaul Society will have the gifts from the
Giving Tree Program and Christmas Food
Baskets ready to deliver. You are invited
to help deliver these to their recipients. The
gifts will be wrapped and bagged, the
food baskets prepared; all that is needed
is a partner, a vehicle and good cheer.
This is a great family opportunity to
practice the true meaning of Christmas.
Please practice your Ho, Ho, Ho and meet
as follows:
Sunday, December 15 after the 11:00 am Mass
Meet at Fr. Weber Hall to deliver food baskets
Sunday, December 22 after the 11:00 am Mass
Meet at the Saint Vincent DePaul house at 1213 Clark Road
(first intersection on Willow east of St. Gerard Church)
to deliver gift bags.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Who Can Participate? Families, students in need of service, groups of friends, individuals who
would like to form friendships and help others. We just ask that children 14 or younger are accompanied by an adult.
Questions: Contact Theresa Bosman or Jeff Corder: 517-323-2379
Service Sunday - December 22nd
We will be helping our St. Vincent de Paul Society deliver children’s gifts to those in need. It
starts after the 11 am Mass and goes until 3 pm or until all gift baskets have been delivered. We will meet at the St. Vincent dePaul house, 1213 Clark Rd.
Sign up by going to our website: stgerard.org or by calling the Parish Office 517-323-2379.
Service Sunday - December 15th
We will be helping our St. Vincent de Paul Society deliver food baskets to those in need. It starts after 11 am
Mass and goes until 3 pm or until all food baskets have been delivered.
We will meet at Fr. Weber Hall, located behind St. Gerard School.
Sign up by going to our website: stgerard.org or by calling the Parish Office 517-323-2379.
Two Service Sundays
December Saturday - Sunday, December 7 - 8
High School Retreat Weekend - Camp Roger
Rockford, Michigan
Sunday, December 15
7:00-9:00 pm Youth Night Christmas Party
Sunday, December 22
No Youth Night
Sunday, December 29
No Youth Night
Tuesday, December 31
10:30 am-12:30 pm Laser Tag at Zap Zone
December Friday, December 13 (Grades 6-8)
6:00-8:00 pm Movie Night
Wednesday, December 18 (Grades 7-8)
6:00-8:00 pm Middle School Christmas Party
in Parish Hall
January 26, 2020 January 26, 2020
7:15pm 7:15pm
Parish HallParish Hall
Ticket Prices: $7 per person or $25 per family
Thanks to our Event Sponsor – the Knights of Columbus Council No. 788
will be hosting a bake sale
after each Mass on December 7th and December 8th
in the church gathering area.
All proceeds will benefit their class trip to Washington
D.C.
Please help support their efforts.
Thank you!
Session talks include:
Baptism and our Divine Nature The Royal Priesthood
We Are Prophets for the Third Millennium Servant King: Jesus’ Example of Servant Leadership
Pouring Out Your Life Like A Libation The Mission of the Baptized
Please join us for a weekend of fellowship, prayer, reflection, faith
sharing, and spiritual growth. Opportunities for Sacrament of
Reconciliation, Eucharistic Liturgy, Spiritual Direction, and a beautiful
campus with time to reflect and grow. Please join us.
St. Gerard Women assigned weekend, January 3-5, 2020
St. Gerard Men assigned weekend, January 17-19, 2020
http://www.stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html
On December 22nd at
3:00 pm, the St. Gerard
music ministry will be
presenting a Christmas
concert. It will feature
our Hand bell ensemble,
our Alive ensemble
directed by the fabulous
Olivia Vargas, and finally
the Adult Choir will be
performing Mary McDonald's "Jesus! The
Advent of the Messiah" with full
orchestra. You don't want to miss what
will truly be an amazing program.
Please consider attending!
Our musicians have been hard at work
practicing since September!
This event is FREE!
(There will be a free will offering at the
door.)
Our Saint Vincent de Paul Conference has again been offered the opportunity to participate in the Meijer
“Holiday Simply Give” Campaign. Your support of the “Simply Give” program in the past has helped us to meet
the needs of hundreds of families here in the St. Gerard community as all proceeds are used solely to purchase
food for the needy.
Meijer has offered to partner with us in the “Holiday Simply Give” campaign that will run from Sunday, November
10th through Saturday, January 4th. The “Simply Give” program allows any shopper at the local West Saginaw
Meijer the opportunity to purchase a $10 donation card (best used on Double Bonus Days) when they check out and all of the proceeds collected will go to our St. Gerard St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
~~~~~ A special THANK YOU to those who donated during the December 3rd Bonus Day!
PLEASE NOTE: Meijer will no longer match other donations except on the two Double Bonus Days
Last Double Bonus Day: December 13th
Please use the above date for a greater impact of serving the poor.
Meijer will donate $20 for every $10 donation during the double bonus days. Your $10 donation on Tuesday,
December 3rd or Friday, December 13th will in essence turn into $30 to help St. Vincent de Paul Society feed those
in need. Please donate during this time period in order to maximize your charitable contribution.
Simply Give Cards will be available in the church gathering areas and in the parish office. They will also be
available throughout the West Saginaw Meijer store.
We are called to be witness of Christ’s boundless love for the poor, lonely, the suffering and the deprived.
Mary Appelgreen
Judi Assiff
Joe Bengel
Ginger Book
Lou Boyer
Jamie Bray
Shirley Breen
Jesse Castillo
Peg Cavanaugh
Bridget Chandler
Jodi Coomer
Lorraine Cossette
Alberta Cuff
Nick D’Anna
Diana Dittmer
Rachel Doyle
Judy Elliott
Roxanne Ende
Connie Esch
Nan Farhat
Penny Farhat
Phillip Farhat
Joan Farrone
Terry Feltman
Donald Ferris
Bob Fox
Colleen Francis
Casey Gaffner
Elva Garza
Tom Getzmeyer
Terry Gordon
Beverly Granger
Joseph Granger
Jean Granger-Bullion
Amy Hardy
Amy Jo Hauser
Helen Hayes
Jackie Helgen
Linus Hengesbach
Margaret Herrera
Baby Jack Hess
Wanda Hicks
Todd Hines
Mike Hodge
Gary Hodge
Joann Hryniewiecky
Cathy Hudson
Kathy Hudson
Lisa Hughes
Tommy Janes
Kathleen KacMarsky
Ann Killian
Emy Kind
Janette Kramer
Jerry Kramer
Phyllis Lambert
Lorraine Lee
Shane LeFere
Ann Manning
Mary Mapes
Chris Marciniak
Ronald Middaugh
David Miller
Richard Miller
Susan Mitchell
Jennifer Muenchen-
Hamel
Edward Moses-
Granger
Laura Moses-Granger
Bill Murphy
Dwayne Nickelson
Ralph Ockert
Janice O’Donnell
Kira O’Donnell
Dan Olivett
Mary O’Malley
Ginny O’Rourke
Pat Patterson
Amanda Peeper
Ben Peters
Ed Petersen
Tama Phelps
Ray Reynolds
Serena Sabuda
Mike Schmitz
Gene Schneider
Mary Ann Schuchaskie
Dave Sessions
Ruby Shier
Kay Simon
Carol Skinner
Matt Smith
Pat Geer Smith
Ann Sohmer
Theresa Sprig
Ronald Spenski
Patricia Stevens
Rosie Stine
Charles Stickney
Joann Stotenbur-
Schofield
Karly Szostak
Delores Tabor
Jerry Techentin
Alice Techentin
Remember in your prayers our Troops
serving overseas. Especially those from our
Parish Community
Bradley Benjamin
Chuck Cogger
Daniel Cochrane
Joshua Daly
Daniel deLaFe’
Zane Froehlich
De’Andre Gatson
Brandon Granger
Kyle Holmes
David Huber
Michael Johnson
Jordan Langdon
Jonathan Otten
Andrew Parmelee
Nick Pierce
Tim Steiner
Daniel Taliaferro
Dillon Techentin
Ryan Wallace
Matt Willis
Mary Ellen Wright
Jason Zylstra
If you have a loved one or know of a
special person serving in our Armed Forces
please call the Parish Office, 323-2379 so
that we can include them on our list.
May the angels welcome you to paradise.
May the martyrs greet you on your way.
May you see the face of the Lord this day.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Please pray for
Francine Dye
Felix Campos
June Hinkley
Mark Thelen
who passed away.
Our sincere sympathy to their families.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Dick Thelen
Richard Thompson
Norman Troshak
Ben Urquhort
Jean Walworth
Tom Wegener
Chelsea Wheeler
Charles White
Pat Wood
Ryan Yaran
Will Yates
Monday, December 9
6:30 am Wanda Starr - Family
8:10 am Scott Coppens - Jon & Rosemarie McNeil
Tuesday, December 10
6:30 am Catherine Stump - Family
8:10 am David Paulos - Dianne Williams
Wednesday, December 11
6:30 am Judy Cook - Family
8:10 am Alice Jerzak - Mother of Joy Circle
Thursday, December 12
6:30 am Jean Zalewski - Steve & Mary Ann Buda
8:10 am Michael Eyde - Therese Palmiter
Friday, December 13
6:30 am Jane Deshryver - Anne Kwart
8:10 am Walter & Betty Elsey - Family
Saturday, December 14
8:10 am Herm Klein - Ralph & LeAnn Witgen
4:30 pm Jeanne Krapohl - Family
6:30 pm Parish Family
Sunday, December 15
7:30 am Art Celentino - Virginia Granger
9:00 am Deceased Members of the Fabiano and
Spagnuolo Families
11:00 am Deceased Members of the John Powers Family
6:00 pm Collette Russell - Rabideau Family
In these troubling times we need to turn to
the Lord more than ever to ask Him to
bless, protect and restore our country and
cause a spirit of repentance and renewal
to sweep across our land. Please join us
Thursdays from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the
church to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of
Divine Mercy for our country. Prayer is
powerful and effective. It is one of the
most important things we can do.
Monday, December 9
The Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
Luke 1:26-38
Tuesday, December 10
Advent Weekday
Isaiah 40:1-11
Matthew 18:12-14
Wednesday, December 11
Advent Weekday
Isaiah 40:25-31
Matthew 11:28-30
Thursday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Zechariah 2:14-17
Luke 1:26-38
Friday, December 13
Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
Isaiah 48:17-19
Matthew 11:16-19
Saturday, December 14
Saint John of the Cross, Priest
and Doctor of the Church
Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11
Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
Sunday, December 15
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist urges us to
“Prepare the way of the Lord.” This is what Advent
is all about, for we are called to help prepare
the way of the Lord by making the real meaning
of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our
family, and to reach out to those in need.
Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at (517) 853-8132 so that together
we can help.
Drawn on November 25, 2019
Mike Defors
Oliver Aldridge
Michelle Myers
Lisa Schluckbier
Sharon Kay Thomas
Sherri Jenkins
Don Domagalski
D. Q. Tank
F. Keith Morley
Sue VanHuysen
Joyce & Steve Wahoski
John & Dana LaMacchia
Gloria Thompson
Todd Miller
*Karly Szostak
Congratulations!
All Are Welcome to the Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary #788 Christmas Dinner and Auction
Friday, December 13th
5:30 pm Cocktails
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Live Auction
Ham, rolls, coffee
and table service provided.
Please bring a dish/appetizer to pass,
along with a craft or goodie to be auc-
tioned, if you are able. Or just come to
enjoy the dinner and auction.
Proceeds to benefit various charities.
COLUMBUS HALL
5300 N. GRAND RIVER AVENUE, LANSING, MI (517) 321-2209
www.788.councilnet.us
November ushered in our "holiday season"
with Thanksgiving. This day of thanks leads us to the day that
changed history - the day of Jesus' birth. That one act deserves
all the thanks and gratitude we can muster.
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which
means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. Gratitude is a
thankful appreciation for what you receive, whether tangible or
intangible. We acknowledge goodness in our lives and recognize
that the source of goodness lives outside of ourselves. As Catholic
Christians, we believe the source of that goodness to be God.
Can gratitude really make a difference in our health? A study at
UC Davis and University of Miami had 1/3 of a group journal
weekly about what they were grateful for, 1/3 wrote weekly
about what irritated them, and 1/3 wrote about what affected
them - not focusing on negative or positive. After 10 weeks, those
who focused on gratitude were more optimistic and appreciative
of their lives. Surprisingly, they exercised more, and had fewer
doctor visits than those who focused on aggravation.
A University of Pennsylvania study tested the impact of positive
psychology interventions on 411 people. When their assignment
was to write and personally deliver a letter of gratitude to
someone who had never been properly thanked for his or her
kindness, participants immediately exhibited a huge increase in
happiness scores. This impact was greater than that from any
other intervention, with benefits lasting for a month.
Show people how much you appreciate them: say thank you, I
love you, let me help you. Focus on people and relationships for
a truly Merry Christmas. health.harvard.edu
If you have any ideas for this column, please email me at
Led by the Word and centered on the Eucharist, we are a community of hope, called to proclaim
our faith, inspire God’s people, and serve the needs of others in all we do.
Pastor .................................... Fr. John P. Klein
323-2379 ...................... [email protected]
Parochial Vicar .................. Fr. Prabhu Lakra
323-2379 ...................... [email protected]
Pastoral Associate ...... Deacon Jim Corder
323-2379 ..................... [email protected]
Deacon .................... Deacon Phil Guyeskey
323-2379 [email protected]
Director of Religious Ed. ....... Kathy Warriner
321-4179 ................. [email protected]
Middle & High School Ministry . Jeff Corder
323-2379 ....................... [email protected]
RCIA ........................................Mary Peacock
323-2379 ............. [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation ............. Patrick Rinker
323-2379 ..................... [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries ......... Ben Koval
323-2379 ..................... [email protected]
Pastoral Minister ........................... Karla Reilly
323-2379 ........................ [email protected]
School Principal ............... Michelle Piecuch
321-6126 ........................ stgerardlansing.org
Operations Manager ................ Brian Droste
323-2379
Accountant ................................ Sheryl Buntin
323-2379
School Office .............................................................................. 321-6126
Religious Education ................................................................... 321-4179
Childcare ..................................................................................... 853-0744
Knights of Columbus, GK Corey Livingston…………….(810)334-5451
Weekdays
Monday through Friday ........................................... 6:30 am & 8:10 am
Saturday ......................................................................................... 8:10 am
Weekends
Saturday Vigil ............................................................. 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Sunday ........................................ 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm
Monday through Friday .. 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday ....................... 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Reconciliation
Saturday ......................................................................... 9:00 - 10:00 am
Also by appointment
Baptism
Call the office for baptism workshop information. Baptism
preparation is necessary for parents and can be done at any time
prior to the birth of the child. Godparents should be practicing
Catholics.
Marriage
Contact a parish priest or deacon at least nine months in
advance. [email protected]
Visitation of the Sick
Call the parish office when someone is ill at home, in the hospital
or at another care facility.
Welcome to our parish community. Please call a pastoral
associate to schedule an appointment to register.
4437 W. Willow Hwy. Lansing, MI 48917-2180
Office 323-2379
Fax 886-1394
www.stgerard.org
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5089 W GRAND RIVER321-0119
5010 W Saginaw517-327-0545Fax: 517-327-0546
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VETERINARIANSBOARDING & GROOMING
PET DAY CARE
233 S. WAVERLY RD. • LANSING, MI 48917Phone: (517) 323-4156 • Parishioners [email protected] • waverlyanimalhospital.com
MARK L. DeWITT, D.D.S.
5001 W St. JoSeph 323-7926
General Dentistry Parishioner
New PatieNts welcome
Residential & Commercial Land Surveying ServicesFor Lansing & Surrounding Communities
517-763-3062 • autls.com Tom Doyle Amanda Bevel
Estate AttorneysWILLS - TRUSTS - PROBATE
DOYLE LAW PC
517-323-73664104 W. St. Joe Hwy. • Lansing, MI
1-844-WeStore610 W. Lovett St.
Charlotte, MIKirsty Stevens • Parishioner
Trailers • Fifth Wheels • MotorhomesBoats • Large Equipment • Cars ANYTHING!
DETROIT - STERLING HEIGHTS586.331.3155
LANSING517.646.6733
Chris Stevens • General ManagerCell: 517.719.4523
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ENCOURAGESOMEONE TO
CONSIDERRELIGIOUS LIFE
For informationcontact the
Office of Vocations
Become a weekly businesspresence within your
parish communityCall Dave Chulski l 616.443.2006
Jenkot’s
Handyman serving the Greater Lansing Area
Call for a free estimate at (989) 984-4099 oremail at [email protected]
Kitchen & Bathroom RemodelingPainting • Decks
Home Maintenance
Mid Michigan Overhead Door
517-321-1600 [email protected]
Hufnagel Auto Repair, LLC
[email protected] W Grand River Ave. Lansing 517-626-2200
▪ Minor Engine Repair ▪ Tune-Up ▪ Oil Change▪ Brakes ▪ Computerized Diagnostic Service
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Congratulations
St. Gerard’s
Parish
Celebrating
61 Years!
- Water Conditioning -- Water Coolers -- Bottled Water -
Sales - Rentals - Service
3460 Dunckel Rd.393-1900
pure and simple.™
Go Green!
Go Green!Go White!Go White!
For Advertising Information call:DAVE CHULSKI 616-443-2006
Jessica ArtibeeMulti-Line Agent
8155 Executive Ct. • Ste. 20Lansing, MI 48917
[email protected]: 517-833-4476Cell: 517-896-0396
McDonald’sof Lansing
Brandon & Kelly Van PoppelenOwners
Annuities • Disability InsuranceLong-Term Care • Term & Whole Life Insurance
Office: 517-327-0177 • Cell: 517-230-5158
Michael DuMont, [email protected]
Shaheen Auto Group
www.shaheenchevrolet.com
MILLS REFRIGERATIONMILLS REFRIGERATIONMILLS REFRIGERATIONCommercial Refrigeration & HVAC Service
24 HOUR SERVICE • JAMES L. MILLS, OWNERGET YOUR FROM MILLS
517-323-7512 • fax: 517-323-788716201 Grove Rd. • Lansing, Mi 48906
Complimentary Initial Exam
Paul Ward, DDS, MSOrthodontistParishioner
4911 W St. Joseph Hwy.Lansing • 517-886-6550lansingbraces.com
2175 Jolly RoadOkemos • 517-999-5600okemosbraces.com
Bill ChasseParishioner
517-694-1888 Cell: 202-6163
Carpet • Vinyl • Wood • Ceramic TileLaminates • Area Rugs • Remnants • Installation
Generac Standby Generators“PowerPro Elite” Dealer
Electrical Service
FDHayes.com
517-482-0608
Since 1923
Jim ConvissoraSSOCIaTE BROKER
853.7088Cell: 449.9236
Seniors SpecialistBUYERS: strong market
knowledge, lifelong resident.SELLERS: dedicated property website, search engine optimized
listing. Innovative marketing methods, great communication.
Skilled Negotiator
13945 Panther Dr.DeWitt669-5833
5238 W. St. JoeLansing321-4375
NOW HIRING CAREGIVER POSITIONS
Tom & Bridget LaMacchia • Parishioners
www.comfortkeepers.com
Serving the SeniorCommunity since 2001
(517) 321-4010
• Meal Preparation • Transportation • Medication Reminders• Laundry • Light Housekeeping • Grooming • Personal Care
In Home SenIor Care
12900 S. US-27, #7 • DeWitt
669.4411 • www.visionsource-dewittoptometrypc.comfax: 669.4433 • e-mail: [email protected]
Mitchell R. Dobrzelewski, O.D. Doctor of optometry• parishioner
6409 Centurion Dr.
321.1154www.ruleeyecareassociates.com
Jeffrey D. Rule, ODDoctor of Optometry
Parishioner
JOHN H. BRACCIO, Ph.D.JOHN A. BRACCIO, Ph.D.
Fully Licensed PsychologistsLD/ADHD/Anger Evaluations & Counseling
(517) 332-0153 - East Lansingwww.drjohnb.com
DAGGETTr e c y c l i n g , i n c .
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•Construction,•House & Basement,•Yard & Brush,•Remodeling, Estates,•Concrete, Roofing, Etc.
Free Metal / Appliance Drop-Off • We Do All The Recycling For YouCome dump your trucks & trailers inside our large Transfer Facility
with low dump rates & friendly service.
Call us 487-2224930 E Sheridan • North Lansing HOURS: M-F 7-4•Sat 8-12
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All inclusive, plus:
www.DeltaRetirement.com • 201 S. Mall Drive, LansingCall today for lunch & tour! 517-323-6970
RN on Staff • Scheduled Activities • 24/7 CaregiversTwo Daily Meals • Transportation • Small Pets Welcome
517.575.60211758 E. Clark Road
LansingParishioner & Owner
Robert Baldino
www.gunnisonvillemeadows.com
New Location
PLUMBING & HEATINGwww.myersmechanical.com
16825 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY • LANSING 517-886-2255
AmericAnPlumbing
• Professional • Dependable • Craftsmanship
Locally Owned & OperatedSenior & Military Discounts
Residential • Multi-FaMily • CoMMeRCial
leaking Pipes • sump Pumps • Water Heatersdrain Cleaning • Camera inspections • sewer excavation
Backflow Installation and Certification
americanplumbing.pro • 517-485-5550
Financingavailable
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Ingrid MorganHandy Woman
V.I.P. SENIOR SERVICESLandscape Maintenance & Interior Painting
Call Ingrid Morgan @ 517-230-3665 • [email protected]
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We show up on time, listen to you carefully, diagnoseyour situation, provide you with options and fix it right!
PLUMBING HEATING COOLINGREMODELING ELECTRICAL
CALL TODAY!
PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICE!
MERIDIANThe
Company
1149
Allen R. & Susan M. Jensen • Owners / Parishioners
LANSING CHAPEL, 520 E Mt. Hope • 484-5349DELTA CHAPEL, 6020 W Saginaw • 323-7890
HOLT DELHI CHAPEL, 5035 Holt Rd. • 517-268-1000
Jon E. Arendsen Designs, Inc.
FINE JEWELRY CREATIONFOR THREE GENERATIONS
209 S. Bridge StreetDeWitt, MI 48820
www.jeadesignsinc.com517.669.1924
www.frankspressbox.comSpecializing in Pizza
Daily Food & Drink Specials
7216 W. SaginawLansing
886-1330
Gregg Thompson - Parishioner 321-9331 6701 W GRAND RIVER HWY Fax: 321-9309
CAPITAL INSURANCE SERVICESAuto * Home * Life * Health * Annuities
679-2815 4299 Five Oaks Drive
Daniel J. McKerr, LUTCFSenior Account Executive - Parishioner
Parishioners
DeLUCA’SRESTAURANT
Home of Lansing’s Finest Pizza... •COCKTAILS•IMPORTEDWINES •INGREDIENTSFRESHDAILY
Mon. - Thurs. 11am-9:45pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-10:15pm 2006 W WILLOW 487-6087
Tom Eifert
Heating CoolingPlumbing
484-9944
Same Day Service
www.theifert.com
Paul Tate - Area Manager Kevin C. Schaible
321-22113232 W SAGINAW
(517) 204-4959 • DGSBuilder.com
• New Homes• Remodeling• Additions• Kitchens & Baths
www.jazzercise.com
Sandy285-0066
M & W 3pmat 39ers
M & W 6pmat GL Opera House
T & Th 9:30 & 5:45pmat Delta Twp. Comm. Ctr.
Lynn Fuller517.819.8442
431 S. CapitolLansing, MI [email protected]
Faye BrownParishioner
Cell: 517-507-6436
3233 W. Saginaw St.Lansing ~ 517-708-8649
Open Year Round!
Recieve$3.00 Off
an Ice Cream Cake
MT. HOPE MONUMENT
482-6266
2529 E MT. HOPE
Lorri Miller, Parishioner
www.MtHopeMonument.com
DISPATCH SPORTSPUB & GRILL
3004 W Main St. 484-7940
Best Friday Fish Fry! • Great Steaks, Subs & PizzasMake Dispatch Your Party Place
Indoor/Outdoor Patios • Game Rooms • TV's • Sports • Great Food
The Professional Lawn and Tree Experts Since 1976
» Lawn Fertilization «» Weed, Grub & Mole Control «» Lawn & Tree Insect Control «
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Dave’s Corvette Sales, Inc.Dave Foster - Owner
Cell (517) 749-4652Dave Foster II
Cell (517) 719-1759Chad Foster
Cell (517) 204-4058
(517) 393-3620 • 3000 S. Cedar St • Lansing, MI 48910
Studios in Waverly,Grand Ledge& DeWitt
Parishioners
Owner/Director Lori ArendsenAssistant Director LeeAnn Edgerly
517.372.2394Risingstarhome.com
31Season
The Senior CiTizenS’ Law CenTer, PLC
517-627-7001 450 E Saginaw Hwy.Grand Ledge, MI 48837
For All legAl Issues FAcIng senIorsAttorney A. B. Dalimonte, Parishioner
“Helping People” Since 1976
THE LISASYOUR HOME IS OUR PASSION
LISA FATAParishioner
SERVING YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
[email protected] (cell)
Associate Broker, GRI
DaviD R. BRakeattoRney
Wills Trusts Probate Real Estate
knaggs, HaRteR, BRake & scHneiDeR, P.c.7521 Westshire Drive, Suite 100 Lansing, Michigan 48917
517-622-0590Parishioner
Parishioner
MaryRose HeckselAuD
517-321-6801
Audiology & Hearing Aid Center7201 W. Saginaw Hwy, Ste 300
Lansing, MI 48917
Your path to better hearing.
TOP DOG HANDYMAN LLC
• General Repairs • Interior Painting• Power Washing • Deck Refurbishing
• Plumbing • Electrical(248) 770-9396Dan Cole • Veteran
