St. Gianna Catholic Church
450 E Highway N
Wentzville, MO 63385

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.

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)

Begins on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and Ends with benediction on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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)

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

       Inquiry Classes For Adults - R.C.I.A
Do you or someone you know want to find out about the teachings of the Catholic Church?  Classes begin in September on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Office.
Please contact Father Elliott 636-327-3639.

                                 -NEW-
           Young Women's Faith Group
                         Emmaus Group
      Begins Tuesday, September 11, 2018

All young women, ages 18-39, are invited to join the newly formed Emmaus Group at St. Gianna Church.  An Emmaus Group is a small group program offered to young adults in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and to young women at St. Gianna.  This dynamic program is a small, faith sharing community where young adults can walk together on the journey of faith, dive into Scripture and share life with one another. 

Weekly meetings will begin with Benediction in the St. Gianna Church on Tuesday, September  11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.  There will be wine!!

Prayerfully consider joining our newly formed Emmaus Group and please pray for the young women of St. Gianna forming this new group.  ​Email denisebrickler@gmail.com with questions. 

​Mark your 2018 calendar for the 6th annual St. Gianna Pro-Life Ministry Trivia Night and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 29th. "Passport Party" will be our first player's choice theme trivia night and will have great prizes, raffles, and games!
Have a spectacular evening with family and friends while helping the Meet Life  Ultrasound Campaign and pro-life outreach programs.
Player Table Registration and Sponsorship Donation forms may be downloaded from the Pro-Life Ministry web page under the Parish Groups tab. 
Questions, contact Mary prolife.stgiannaparish@gmail.com

               First Saturday Bonfire Rosary
                           October 6, 2018
            Immediately following 5:00 p.m. Mass
               Parish Hall- Bring a Dish to Share!!

The Legion of Mary provides the main dish for the Potluck dinner that starts about 6:00 p.m.
After the dinner, we pray the Rosary around a bonfire (weather permitting) and then enjoy S'Mores.  Come learn about the "flame of love" that is spreading throughout St. Gianna Parish and beyond!! 

​Fellowship of the Rings:
The Adventure is Just Beginning!
Marriage Enrichment Program 
Doors open at 6:30 
(Babysitting provided by St. Gianna Youth group, led by Jason Bolte.   
$5 per child, $20 max per family.)
 

                  2018 Northwest District
                 Friends of the Poor Walk
                 Saturday, September 29, 2018
                 Boulevard Park, Lake St. Louis

The Friends of the Poor Walk Schedule
+  8:00 a.m. Registration Tables Open
+  8:55 a.m. Opening Prayer
+  9:00 a.m. Walk Begins
+10:00 a.m. Lunch Begins

Meet at the Pavilion and walk on the paved paths as little or as much as you like.  Come out and enjoy the morning, grab a hot dog, and meet new friends!
100% of the funds collected stay in the local community. Visit the following to Register or Donate:
https://
www/fp{wa;l/prg/eventlisting/eventdetail/?

Event ID = 2038  

Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of our patron saint, is working to raise funds to restore their family home, the church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, and build the St. Gianna Beretta Molla International Center.

Click here to view more information on the
St. Gianna Ponte Nuovo Project.

           That Man Is You
                Begins Again
           September 15, 2018
         at St. Gianna, 6:30 a.m.  

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.
 

​Parish Groups--PSR
 

OUR LADY OF FATIMA
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.