About St Gerard's
The Parish of St Gerard’s has been serving Catholics and the broader community of Dandenong North since it was founded in 1956. The demography of the parish has changed dramatically since St Gerard’s was first opened and is reflected in the rich ethnic diversity of the parishioners. In fact, St Gerard’s is like a microcosm of the universal Catholic Church: many cultures united in one Faith under one Shepherd.
St Gerard’s takes its mission statement from the charter given to the Church by Christ: “Going, teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Mt. 28:19-20).
St. Gerard's - General Information
Parish Office – Amendment to Opening hours
Please note that the parish office will be closed on Tuesday 13th May.
The office will also be closed, Wednesday 21st May and Friday 23rd May. For that week, the office will only be open Monday 19th May, Tuesday 20th May and Thursday 22nd May.
The bulletin will be printed on Tuesday 20th May (it is usually printed every Friday). We ask that all Mass intentions and notices you wish to have included in the bulletin, (to appear on the weekend of 24/25 May), be given to the office no later than Tuesday 20th May at 11am.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in anticipation of your understanding.
CHURCH HOURS
Please note: The Church will be open for private prayer Monday to Friday around 8:00am each day and locked at 2:30pm. On the weekend, the Church will be locked after the 5:30pm Mass.
ENTRY TO CHURCH CARPARK
The entries to and from the school carpark have had gates installed for security reasons. These gates will be open from 6:30am and will close every day at 8:00pm. Please ensure to leave the carpark well prior to this time. Thank you.
Weekly Bulletin
To read this week’s bulletin (as well as previous bulletins), please see links above.
St. Vincent de Paul:
Should you require food or assistance, please contact 1800 305 330.
Prayer to St Gerard
Great protector of the family, St Gerard, we ask your prayers for all parents, that they may receive the grace to live in the love of God and bring up their children to know and love him with all their hearts. We ask you to pray also that those who take the lives of unborn innocents and attack the dignity of motherhood may come to see the error of their ways, and that all may value the true holiness of Christian family life. God, our loving Father, your love gives life to the world. Bless and make holy all human love, especially the life-giving love of husband and wife. May your love fill the hearts and homes of all families, so that the world may enjoy the peace and happiness promised by your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.