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St. Gerard Majella Parish

211 Pentagon Blvd. Sault Ste. Marie, ON Phone: 949-0435 (gmajella@shaw.ca) OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 to 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
St. Gerard Majella Parish St. Gerard Majella Parish St. Gerard Majella Parish
  • Parish Priest:  Father Francis Ezenezi
  • Parish Secretary:  Mrs. Veronica Bahun
  • Sacramental Team:  Kathy Summers, Lisa Tomas, Sandra Rollin, Maria Vardy
  • Parish Pastoral Council:  Helen Petrolo, Steve Summers, Doreen Simard, Mike Creedon, Anthony Marrato, Marian Curran, Maeve Coccimiglio
  • Prayer Line:  Mary Van Boerdonk (256 7019) or Marj Antoniow (253 4346)
  • Welcome to St. Gerard Majella Parish website.  After Jesus had finished speaking, he said to Simon Peter, "Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch!" The Holy Father proposed Jesus' imperative "Put out into the deep water" as the motto of the Church. He did this because so often we in the Church today can feel that we're in Peter's shoes. In many areas of life, but particularly in our discipleship, we can work so hard and seem to have so little to show for it. We're called, like Peter, Andrew, James and John to leave behind whatever might keep us from the Lord and follow him, being sent out into the deep water of the world to fish for souls. We're called, like St. Paul, to "work harder than any" of the rest, because of the Lord's great mercy, love and trust in calling us and sending us.  We want all to keep Father Francis in your prayers due to the passing of his sister in Nigeria.  It is difficult to lose a loved one but especially hard when the distance is so great.  It is hoped that you are getting out and enjoying the great weather and are going to participate in the upcoming Bon Soo festivities.
  • The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. Half of February falls during the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green, the symbol of hope, is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The remaining days of February are the beginning of Lent. The liturgical color changes to purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart.  We have included an article on the Liturgy For February in our article section.
  • February 7th Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
  • The first reading is taken from the book of Isaiah (Is 6:1-2a, 3-8). This reading describes Isaiah's call to prophetic office. According to Jewish tradition, Isaiah was of royal stock. It is certain that he belongs to the tribe of Judah and that his home was in Jerusalem. From the time of his calling, Isaiah's whole life was devoted to the "Lord Yahweh". The Lord had called him and henceforth Isaiah was His servant. Jeremiah's call to office was in the form of a dialog between Yahweh and Jeremiah; Isaiah's is a majestic vision. Isaiah is eager to serve God, "Here I am," I said, "send me!"
  • The second reading is taken from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians (1 Cor 15:1-11). St. Paul treats the subject of the resurrection of the body. A characteristic Greek and Platonic concept was that the body was a hindrance to the soul's activity. St. Paul answers this question by declaring that the bodily resurrection of Christ is a fact duly attested to by chosen witnesses.
  • The Gospel is a reading from St. Luke (Lk 5:1-11). After reading from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus went to Capernaum where he taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath and cast out a demon, then He went to Simon's house and healed his mother-in-law, healed many, casting out demons for some. The next day He went to a remote spot but the crowds followed Him. Jesus then told the crowds that He must give the good news in other towns also because that is what He was sent to do. Today's reading, which is Simon's call to be an apostle, takes place at the Sea of Gennesaret (Galilee). The early Church fathers saw in Simon's boat a symbol of the pilgrim church on earth. Christ got into the boat in order to teach the crowds; and from the barque of Peter, the Church, He continues to teach the whole world.
  • If this is your first visit to our site then take some time to go over the information provided.  Also, we warmly invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.  You will find a warm and inviting environment in which to worship and connect. 
  • To assist your faith, you can go over the daily readings through our link to DAILY READINGS.  
  • If you are not a regular parishionner of St. Gerards and live in the area, plan on joining us.  You will find a warm and welcoming environment.
  • TAKE TIME TO GO OVER OUR NEWS AND EVENT SECTIONS FOR INFORMATION ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH AS WELL AS EVENTS IN OTHER PLACES.
  • It is our objective that this site becomes your prime source of information for our parish and its ongoing activities whether you are regularly attending our parish or unable to attend due to being out of town, ill or in a seniors complex.
  • Take the time to look at our photos; click on events to see a calendar of events. As well, look at our news and articles for information dealing with the Parish and season.
  • As well, take the time to post any prayer requests that you want for yourself or others by clicking on the prayer requests section on the left side.
  • Use the related links we have set up to search for more information.
  • Mass Intentions can be found in the Mass Schedule section. Just click on mass schedule and you will see the intentions.
  • If this is your first visit to our website, then take a few minutes to register and subscribe to our weekly email newsletter which gives all the latest happenings in our parish, community and diocese.

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Articles

  • Liturgy For February 2010

    This article will give you a good guide on following the liturgy for February, especially because this month we start Lent.

  • Ordinary Time

    Since we have entered Ordinary Time on our Liturgical calendar, this article will give you the background for the celebration of Ordinary Time. It will be preempted along the way.

  • Whispers in the Loggia

    As expected, this morning the Pope approved 21 decrees advancing causes for beatification and canonization... and, suffice it to say, the slate is full of notable names.

  • Fifteen Ways to Pay Attention At Mass

    This is a very thought-provoking article that hits to the core of our Church. Take the time to read and think about what is written.

  • Priests Cannot Be Replaced by Laity

    Pope Benedict gives an explanation that priest cannot be replaced by laity.

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