Who We Are
St. Gianna Catholic Church
450 E Highway N
Wentzville, MO 63385
450 E Highway N
Wentzville, MO 63385
Mission Statement
As Catholics of St. Gianna Parish, in communion with our Archbishop, and our Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, we are called by Jesus Christ to be His body, the Church, in our local community and to fully live the Gospel.
With faith, hope and charity, we strive to live our discipleship by fervent prayer, inspired worship, sound teaching, and sharing our faith with those in physical and spiritual need.
With faith, hope and charity, we strive to live our discipleship by fervent prayer, inspired worship, sound teaching, and sharing our faith with those in physical and spiritual need.
Mass Times
NORMAL MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday Evening
(except Holy Saturday) -
5:00 p.m.
(Confessions 4:30p.m. - 4:55p.m.)
Sunday Morning -
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
(Confessions 7:30a.m. - 7:55am)
(Confessions 10:30a.m.-10:55am)
Weekday (Monday-Saturday)
8:00 a.m. daily
DURING LENT ADDITIONS:
Friday:
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
7:30 p.m. Holy Mass
Confession-
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
Friday: After the 7:30 p.m. Mass
(Perpetual Help Devotions after Holy Mass
on Tuesday Morning)
Saturday Evening
(except Holy Saturday) -
5:00 p.m.
(Confessions 4:30p.m. - 4:55p.m.)
Sunday Morning -
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
(Confessions 7:30a.m. - 7:55am)
(Confessions 10:30a.m.-10:55am)
Weekday (Monday-Saturday)
8:00 a.m. daily
DURING LENT ADDITIONS:
Friday:
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
7:30 p.m. Holy Mass
Confession-
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
Friday: After the 7:30 p.m. Mass
(Perpetual Help Devotions after Holy Mass
on Tuesday Morning)
Adoration Of
The Blessed Sacrament
Begins on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and Ends with benediction on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.The Blessed Sacrament
An hour spent with Jesus is NEVER wasted.
Please contact:
Lynette Mueller 636-639-9033 or lynettemariemueller@gmail.com
to sign up for an hour of adoration.
Lynette Mueller 636-639-9033 or lynettemariemueller@gmail.com
to sign up for an hour of adoration.
The Rosary is prayed on:
Wednesday and Friday at 7:40am
(for Peace & Conversion of America)
Saturday at 7:30am
(for the end of abortion)
Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed on: Sunday at 10:40
(for the end of abortion)
Wednesday and Friday at 7:40am
(for Peace & Conversion of America)
Saturday at 7:30am
(for the end of abortion)
Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed on: Sunday at 10:40
(for the end of abortion)
Catholic Education for Youth
St. Gianna PSR
Grades 1 - 8
Mondays 6:00-7:15 pm
Mrs. Nancy Burian Cell: 314-623-0176
Full time Catholic School--
St. Joseph in Josephville
Father Samson invites St. Gianna parishioners to attend St Joseph's School without paying out of boundary tuition.
Principal: Ms. Jill Nance
636-332-5672
St. Gianna Homeschool Co-op
Grades 7 - 12
Mondays 9:00am-3:00pm
Mrs. Cheri Hoeber hoebercheryl@gmail.com
St. Gianna Classical Co-op
Kindergarten - grade 12
Fridays 8:45 am-12:30 pm
Mrs. Theresa Citrowske tcitrowske@gmail.com
Grades 1 - 8
Mondays 6:00-7:15 pm
Mrs. Nancy Burian Cell: 314-623-0176
Full time Catholic School--
St. Joseph in Josephville
Father Samson invites St. Gianna parishioners to attend St Joseph's School without paying out of boundary tuition.
Principal: Ms. Jill Nance
636-332-5672
St. Gianna Homeschool Co-op
Grades 7 - 12
Mondays 9:00am-3:00pm
Mrs. Cheri Hoeber hoebercheryl@gmail.com
St. Gianna Classical Co-op
Kindergarten - grade 12
Fridays 8:45 am-12:30 pm
Mrs. Theresa Citrowske tcitrowske@gmail.com
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As Catholics of St. Gianna Parish, in communion with our Archbishop, and our Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, we are called by Jesus Christ to be His body, the Church, in our local community and to fully live the Gospel.
With faith, hope and charity, we strive to live our discipleship by fervent prayer, inspired worship, sound teaching, and sharing our faith with those in physical and spiritual need.
With faith, hope and charity, we strive to live our discipleship by fervent prayer, inspired worship, sound teaching, and sharing our faith with those in physical and spiritual need.
Be Sure to READ and RESPOND To the St. Gianna Stewardship
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First Saturday of the Month
Bonfire Rosary
Bonfire Rosary
First Saturday of February, 2019, February 2nd. We will share a parish wide potluck dinner in the Parish Hall following 5:00 p.m. Mass. Afterward that, we will pray the Rosary and maybe even sing some songs!!
This is your chance to let your creative culinary talents shine! Bring your favorite dish to share. (Or you can bring a side dish or dessert.) But most importantly, bring your family and friends. All are welcome! No RSVP necessary.
Questions? Call Our Lady Undoer of Knots Legion of Mary at 636-751-6147.
This is your chance to let your creative culinary talents shine! Bring your favorite dish to share. (Or you can bring a side dish or dessert.) But most importantly, bring your family and friends. All are welcome! No RSVP necessary.
Questions? Call Our Lady Undoer of Knots Legion of Mary at 636-751-6147.
Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary
We are in the midst of a 33 day journey as a Parish to consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary. This year it beautifully fills the time between Christmas and the Lenten Seasons. Consecration Day will be Monday, February 11.
However, we will consecrate after 8:00 a.m. Mass and celebrate with a Potluck in the Parish Hall on Sunday, February 10.
If you are interested, and would like to order a book, call Our Lady Undoer of Knots Legion of Mary at 636-751-6147.
However, we will consecrate after 8:00 a.m. Mass and celebrate with a Potluck in the Parish Hall on Sunday, February 10.
If you are interested, and would like to order a book, call Our Lady Undoer of Knots Legion of Mary at 636-751-6147.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Young Women's Faith Group
Emmaus Group
Emmaus Group
All young women, or those Young At Heart, are invited to join the newly formed Emmaus Group at St. Gianna Church. An Emmaus Group is a small faith sharing community offered to young adults in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and at St. Gianna. It is where young adults can walk together on the journey of faith, dive into Scripture and share life with one another.
Weekly meetings begin with Benediction in St. Gianna's church at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and end at 8:00 p.m.
Prayerfully consider joining our new Emmaus Group and please pray for the young women forming this new group.
Email denisebrickler@gmail.com with questions
Weekly meetings begin with Benediction in St. Gianna's church at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and end at 8:00 p.m.
Prayerfully consider joining our new Emmaus Group and please pray for the young women forming this new group.
Email denisebrickler@gmail.com with questions
Mary and the Bible
A 12 Week Adult Bible Study
A 12 Week Adult Bible Study
Need a New Year's resolution? Want to boost your understanding of Catholic beliefs? Come join us!!
Every Wednesday beginning January 2, 2019, for 12 weeks, we will meet at 6:30 p.m. to discuss "Mary and the Bible." Each session will last about an hour. Come and learn with others more about our Catholic faith.
Every Wednesday beginning January 2, 2019, for 12 weeks, we will meet at 6:30 p.m. to discuss "Mary and the Bible." Each session will last about an hour. Come and learn with others more about our Catholic faith.
RCIA - Inquiry Class For Adults
Do you or someone you know want to find out about the teachings of the Catholic Church?
Classes are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Office.
Please contact Father Elliott 636-327-3639.
Classes are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Office.
Please contact Father Elliott 636-327-3639.
First St. Gianna Quilt Social in 2020
The St. Gianna Quilters meet in the Parish Hall during the following hours:
- Thursdays from 8:30- Noon
- First Wednesday of the Month, 7-9:00 p.m.
Money raised by the St. Gianna Quilt Committee will go toward the parish debt.
If you can donate any of the following items, we would greatly appreciate it:
- Thursdays from 8:30- Noon
- First Wednesday of the Month, 7-9:00 p.m.
Money raised by the St. Gianna Quilt Committee will go toward the parish debt.
If you can donate any of the following items, we would greatly appreciate it:
- embroidered blocks
- quilt tops
- batting material
- quilting thread
- anything that could be used to make a quilt
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Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Friday Nights
(Babysitting provided by
St. Gianna Youth group.
Jason Bolte, Youth Grp Leader.
$5 per child, $20 max per family.)
Friday Nights
(Babysitting provided by
St. Gianna Youth group.
Jason Bolte, Youth Grp Leader.
$5 per child, $20 max per family.)
That Man Is You
At St. Gianna, 6:30 a.m.
Saturday Mornings
Wherever you are in life, Jesus Christ wants to meet you there, and take you further. Whether you are a beginner or a long-practicing Catholic, this program is for you! That Man Is You is a way to learn your faith, grow in holiness, and meet other men on the journey. The Battle for the Bride begins on September 15th.
Plan to attend the meetings at 6:30 am on Saturday mornings in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Deacon John at deaconminicky@gmail.com.
Saturday Mornings
Wherever you are in life, Jesus Christ wants to meet you there, and take you further. Whether you are a beginner or a long-practicing Catholic, this program is for you! That Man Is You is a way to learn your faith, grow in holiness, and meet other men on the journey. The Battle for the Bride begins on September 15th.
Plan to attend the meetings at 6:30 am on Saturday mornings in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Deacon John at deaconminicky@gmail.com.
St. Gianna
Catholic Book Club
Catholic Book Club
The book, The Shadow of His Wings: A Graphic Biography of Father Gareon Goldmann by Father Gereon Goldmann, OFM , is the next selection for the STG Book Club. We will meet to discuss this selection on Tuesday, April 2 2019, in the church office from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Father Elliott will join us, also.
Anyone can join the book club. If you have questions please contact Jan Pfleger 636-625-4167
Registration For PSR-
Parish School of Religion
2018-2019
Parish School of Religion
2018-2019
Our Lady Of Fatima
Traveling Statue
Traveling Statue
Our Lady Undoer of Knots Legion of Mary has a traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima available to any family who would like to schedule a visit. Sign up sheets are on the table in the vestibule of the church or you can call Nancy Battis at 636-751-6147.
Prayer Shawls
Blessed Prayer Shawls are now available at St. Gianna’s thanks to Immaculate Conception Dardenne. If you or someone you know is in need of consolation, healing, guidance, prayers and deliverance from afflictions, please call the parish office, 636-327-3639 to request a shawl. Please provide the name of the prayer shawl recipient so that it can be added to ICD’s book of recipients for continuous prayers. Donations are welcome for the shawls. A typical donation is between $15 - $20.
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