St Gerard Catholic Church

St Gerard Catholic Church Mass: 6:30 a.m.: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
8:10 a.m.: Tuesday-Saturday
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(Vigil) 4:30 pm - Sun. 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am & 6:00 pm - Confession: Sat. 9:00 am

06/01/2026

Sometimes we think that June is "just" a month of Ordinary Time, but it's also packed with solemnities. Check out our video to learn more!

05/31/2026

May 31, 2026: 9:00 a.m. Mass

Think of the best father-son relationship you know of. Think of the love and even shared sense of identity that defines ...
05/31/2026

Think of the best father-son relationship you know of. Think of the love and even shared sense of identity that defines it. Then take that idea and multiply it by infinity. Whatever result you have, it still falls utterly and entirely short of the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. Because as Jesus says, He and the Father truly are "one"-one God, even while being distinct persons.
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Why does this matter? Because today, on Trinity Sunday, we reflect not only on the nature of God, but also his Trinitarian action in human history. Especially the sending of the Son by the Father.
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Take a moment today to ponder how utterly incredible this mystery is. Because Jesus is fully human, we sometimes lose sight of his divinity. But he is God indeed. And restating his saving mission in these terms can be helpful: God became man; God endured torture and humiliation on our behalf; God was crucified; and God died. Not in his essence, but in the human nature that truly belonged to the Son.
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God truly suffered for us. And what's more, he didn't need to. At all. Because he needs us for nothing. But he loves us. Fiercely and fully. And on Trinity Sunday, we ponder this mystery anew and ask how here at St. Gerard we can carry that same mission of divine love into the world.

When you hear "St. Augustine," you probably think of the 5th-century bishop from North Africa. And for good reason: St. ...
05/27/2026

When you hear "St. Augustine," you probably think of the 5th-century bishop from North Africa. And for good reason: St. Augustine of Hippo is one of the most important saints in history, a profound theologian whose writings continue to shape the Church today (just ask Pope Leo XIV, a member of the religious order inspired by him).
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But that St. Augustine isn't the only one. There's also St. Augustine of Canterbury, today's saint, who is worth celebrating in his own right. In 597 AD, he reintroduced Christianity to England after the fall of the Roman Empire. St. Augustine evangelized the Anglo-Saxons, purifying their practices and rituals when possible rather than abolishing them. Through his missionary work, England became a center of medieval Christianity.
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Come celebrate the "other" St. Augustine today at daily Mass, Monday - Friday at 6:30 a.m. and Tuesday - Saturday at 8:10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesdays..

Memorial Day is an important time to pause and pray for members of the military who have died in service to our country....
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is an important time to pause and pray for members of the military who have died in service to our country. All of us at St. Gerard are grateful for their sacrifice, and pray that our world may know peace.

05/24/2026

May 24, 2026: 9:00 a.m. Mass

What does it mean to be a Christian? Certainly, it means to believe in Jesus Christ; that he is the Son of God, that he ...
05/24/2026

What does it mean to be a Christian? Certainly, it means to believe in Jesus Christ; that he is the Son of God, that he was crucified and rose from the dead, and that he is the savior of all mankind.
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But in today's Gospel, Jesus makes it clear that Christianity is about more than just believing in him. It is about becoming like him. "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." Being a Christian literally means being committed to the same mission of Jesus: bringing salvation to the world.
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But can we, mere humans after all, truly carry on Christ's work under our own power? Of course, we can't, which is why he doesn't leave us alone. He sends us his very Spirit.

It is no coincidence that today, on Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate both the descent of the Holy Spirit and the founding of the Church. Why? Because they are inseparable. The Church's core identity is to be on mission, to evangelize, to spread the Gospel, and the Holy Spirit is the person who animates this great work.
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So today, St. Gerard family, let's pray not only for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Let's also pray that we respond by carrying on Christ's mission.

05/23/2026

May crownings are a beautiful way to honor Our Lady this month! Watch the video to see why!

As Catholics, we know we celebrate martyrs, those who gave their lives for the faith. And today we have some great examp...
05/21/2026

As Catholics, we know we celebrate martyrs, those who gave their lives for the faith. And today we have some great examples: St. Christopher Magallanes and companions, 21 brave priests and laymen who gave their lives during anti-Catholic persecutions in Mexico in the 20th century.
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But what does Sacred Scripture say about martyrdom? Is the concept even Biblical?
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In a word, YES. Jesus himself tells us that "blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:10)
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And Christ is the perfect model of martyrdom: "A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11)
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In fact, Jesus tells his followers to expect martyrdom! "They will hand you over to persecution and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name." (Matthew 24:9)
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And scriptural witnesses, like St. Stephen, attest to this reality: "As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59)
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But we also know that martyrdom is not the end. In fact, martyrs are honored in heaven. "I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had borne." (Revelation 6:9).
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So St. Gerard family, let's give thanks for all the great martyrs of our faith, and ask them to pray for us!

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4437 W Willow Highway
Lansing, MI
48917

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(517) 323-2379

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