St. Gerald Church

08/26/2026

🚨 Important Scam Warning

Please disregard and delete any emails claiming to be from stgerald.com, Father Robert, or Principal Pape that request money, gift cards, payments, or financial assistance.

We would never send an email requesting money in this manner. If you receive a suspicious message, please do not respond, click any links, or send funds.

When in doubt, please contact the school/parish office directly to verify the message.

08/26/2026

📢 Attention Everyone! Religious Education Registration Is Open! 📢

Give your child the opportunity to grow in faith, build a relationship with God, and become part of our faith community. ❤️🙏

Our Religious Education programs begin September 13, so be sure to enroll your child before classes begin!

📅 Register today and join us on this beautiful journey of faith!

For more information or to register, please contact the REY Office at 708-297-7834.

08/17/2026

📢 Attention everyone! 📢
🚧 Our parking lot will be closed for sealcoating starting Monday, August 17, 2026 at 9:00am. The lot will reopen on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00am. Please park on the nearby side streets during this time. Thank you for your patience while we improve your parish property!

08/15/2026

Our apologies there is no special mass for the feast of the Assumption of Mary today. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. There was an error on our website.

08/03/2026

Welcome to St. Gerald Church!

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Agne G. to our parish family as our new Music Director!
Agne brings an extraordinary gift of music, a stunning voice, and a deep passion for liturgy that will undoubtedly inspire our congregation and elevate our worship.
We are truly blessed to have her leading our musical ministry.
Please join us in giving her a warm St. Gerald welcome when you see her at Mass!
Listen more @
https://youtu.be/jruqfWzWD3w?si=xQGOtcckM7XnzE_1

07/22/2026

Don't delay! Classes start September 13th!
Register your child by August 1st to avoid a $50 late fee. Don't forget to bring a form of payment, parishioner envelope to receive discount and birth/ baptism certificates for new and sacramental students. For more information please contact Joanna Toczek, REY Coordinator at 708-297-7834 or [email protected]

07/21/2026

We send our heartfelt congratulations and warmest blessings to the newest First Communicants who received Jesus for the very first time, those who made their solemn Consecration to Blessed Mary, and our faithful who received the imposition of the Scapular.

May the Blessed Mother always guide your steps, and may the Eucharist fill your hearts with endless peace and joy. Welcome deeper into our Lord's grace! 🕊️💙



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Enviamos nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones y bendiciones más cálidas a los nuevos niños de la Primera Comunión que recibieron a Jesús por primera vez, a quienes hicieron su solemne Consagración a la Santísima Virgen María, y a nuestros fieles que recibieron la imposición del Escapulario.

Que la Santísima Madre guíe siempre sus pasos y que la Eucaristía llene sus corazones de infinita paz y alegría. ¡Bienvenidos a una gracia más profunda de nuestro Señor! 🕊️💙

07/21/2026

Our phone system has been restored! Thank you for your patience.

07/13/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Our phone lines are currently down ⚠️
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system and are unable to receive or make calls at this time. Our team is working closely with our provider to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, you can still reach us by:

Email: [email protected]
Direct Message: Send us a DM right here on Facebook
In Person: 9310 S. 55th Ct. Oak Lawn, IL

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will keep you updated as soon as service is restored.

07/06/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for our annual Parish Carnival presented by St. Gerald Holy Name Society! This carnival is about more than just rides, games, and great food—it is about celebrating the vibrant, loving community God has built here. Whether you’ve been a parishioner for decades or are just looking to connect with friendly faces in the neighborhood, we would love to welcome you. Come, break bread with us, and experience the joy of fellowship!

🎡 BIG NEWS, ST. GERALD! 🎡

The wait is almost over…

We’re excited to officially reveal the details for the 2026 St. Gerald Summer Carnival, happening August 6th–9th! 🎉

Get ready for:
🎢 Unlimited rides with the Mega-Pass
🎶 Live music every night
🍔 Great food & refreshments
🎯 Games, pull-tabs & bingo
🍻 B**r Garden
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Four days of family fun!

🔥 Mega-Passes will be available soon! 🔥

Pre-Sale Mega-Pass: $75 (Online Only)
At the Carnival: $100 (Cash Only)

Watch our page for the official ticket release announcement and be ready to grab yours before the pre-sale ends.

Tag your carnival crew and let us know what you’re most excited for! 🎡🎟️🎶