Marian Guild
“Circles” offer small faith communities to women of the parish, which collectively represent the large St. Gerard Majella’s Marian Guild. By creating small communities, or circles, each woman’s individual, unique lifestyle is addressed, creating the opportunity for growth, in Faith, in Fellowship with women of same likes, needs, and in Fun!
Come, gather in one of the following Circles, or call me to create a Circle of your own choosing! The contact names and phones numbers are listed for a purpose! These Circle Leaders are waiting for your call!
Birthright
Helps to provide free pregnancy testing, counseling services related to an untimely pregnancy.
Child Care during 10:00 am Mass
Childcare is provided during the 10:00 am Mass for children up to 4 years of age.
Hospitality
A group of parishioners who host social functions for the parish.
Progressive Dinner
Helps plan the yearly progressive dinner of the parish usually held in April. This is a good way to meet new people.
Wedding Set-Up/Clean-Up
Works with the bridal party in preparing the church for the wedding and helping with the clean-up after.
Quilter’s Circle
Anyone interested in quilting is invited to join this circle which meets after the 8:00 am Mass on Tuesday mornings.
St. Andrew (Golf) Circle
Join us for golf, food, and fellowship every Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm at Paradise Valley Golf Course to play 9 holes of golf from May through August.
St. Catherine (Healthcare) Circle
This circle is made up of a group of women with a health care background.
St. Elizabeth Circle
For women looking for spiritual, social, cultural and various fun filled activities while making new friends. Meets in the afternoon on the second Tuesday of the month in the Parish Center.
St. Isidore (Gardening) Circle
Focuses on building fellowship with others who enjoy gardening.
Majella Club
The Majella Club is the men’s club of our parish. The men’s club is a multifunctional group. They support spiritual programs as well as fellowship activities (NCAA night, Summer BBQ’s, etc.) for the men of the parish and the parish as a whole, while providing management and support to our youth sport programs.
All of the men of the parish are encouraged to attend the meetings and join in Club activities. There are no dues or formal membership requirements. Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Gold Room.
Fish Fry in Lent
The Majella Club sponsors a Fish Fry for most Fridays in Lent. Men and women of the parish join together to offer a “meatless” meal in Lent that lends to the development of fellowship in the parish as well as raising funds for the activities of the Majella Club and parish. The Fish Fry is organized by Chris Hoog and Jeff Sahm.
Annual Golf Tournament
Held each September and sponsored by the Majella Club. Details for each year’s event are listed in the bulletin.
Monday Night Volleyball
Each Monday night, men of the parish gather for an evening of Volleyball in the Parish Center gymnasium. No reservations are necessary and the evening is built around enjoying both the exercise and fellowship. The starting time varies depending on the children’s sports seasons so call to confirm the starting time (usually 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday Night Basketball
Each Wednesday night, men of the parish are invited to use the gym for a “pick-up” basketball game. Beginning at 9:15 p.m., we usually get in three games before the pastor starts complaining about his knees hurting. All are welcome.
Thursday Night Soccer/Futsal
Each Thursday night for well over 30 years, men of the Parish over the
age of 30 have gathered to play a friendly and spirited game of soccer
on the SGM Field. This is one of the longest running pick-up games of
soccer around. Play generally begins soon after 9:00 p.m. (after the
kids are in bed) and is always done by 10:30 p.m. During the winter,
when it is too cold or snowy to play outside, or when the field is
closed, we move to the gym in the Parish Center for Futsal. Make sure you bring a white shirt and a dark shirt.