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
Fr. Elliott's Latest Homily:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Adoration will resume on
June 25-26
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NO 8:00 am Mass on June 26-30
Adoration will resume on
June 25-26
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NO 8:00 am Mass on June 26-30
PARISH PICTORIAL
Please join us for a free professional photography session and be included in the new St Gianna Catholic Church Directory.
Photography sessions will take place:
June 14 – June 16 and June 28 - June 30.
You will receive a free 8x10 portrait, a free printed directory, and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits.
Photography sessions will take place:
June 14 – June 16 and June 28 - June 30.
You will receive a free 8x10 portrait, a free printed directory, and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits.
To schedule your photography session:
1.) Click the button below
You will need to create a Login -- Click on the Login Button at the Top Right and Select Create an Account.
The Login and Password you create allows you to make updates to your appointment if needed.
NOTE: Two back-to-back time slots are needed for groups of 7 or more.
1.) Click the button below
You will need to create a Login -- Click on the Login Button at the Top Right and Select Create an Account.
The Login and Password you create allows you to make updates to your appointment if needed.
NOTE: Two back-to-back time slots are needed for groups of 7 or more.
OR
2.) Call 1.866.756.0281
(Will need to give them St. Gianna's acct# - 431613)
2.) Call 1.866.756.0281
(Will need to give them St. Gianna's acct# - 431613)
NOTE: If none of the scheduled photography dates/times work with your schedule a family photo can be submitted for a $10.00 fee.
You will still receive a free printed directory.
Drop off photo at the office with Rita or e-mail the photo to Lori Grillion (lorigrillion@centurytel.net) and drop off $10.00 to Rita at the office (Cash or Check written out to St. Gianna – with ‘Submitted Photo’ in Memo).
You will still receive a free printed directory.
Drop off photo at the office with Rita or e-mail the photo to Lori Grillion (lorigrillion@centurytel.net) and drop off $10.00 to Rita at the office (Cash or Check written out to St. Gianna – with ‘Submitted Photo’ in Memo).
St. Vincent de Paul Truck is coming to St. Gianna!!
Cleaning closets this summer? The St. Vincent de Paul Society truck is coming for its annual visit to our parking lot on:
Saturday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 19, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please donate your gently used clothing, household items, sports equipment, small furniture, books, children’s items, etc. to the St Vincent de Paul Society. Items that you no longer need can give hope to a needy family. Please help us to help others!
WILL NOT ACCEPT: mattresses and any gas powered item
Saturday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 19, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please donate your gently used clothing, household items, sports equipment, small furniture, books, children’s items, etc. to the St Vincent de Paul Society. Items that you no longer need can give hope to a needy family. Please help us to help others!
WILL NOT ACCEPT: mattresses and any gas powered item
St. Gianna Pro-Life Ministry 6th Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction
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
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
Activities Around the Area
10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ! !
Click here for a 17 minute slide show.
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.
Click here to view more information on the
St. Gianna Ponte Nuovo Project.
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ONGOING EVENTS
ST. GIANNA
CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB
CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB
The book, "The End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life", by Father Charles Arminjon, is the next selection for the STG Book Club. We will meet to discuss this selection on July 3, 2018, 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
That Man Is You
That Man Is You is an ongoing program at St. Gianna. Plan to attend the meetings at 6:30 am on the next Saturdays in the Parish Hall.
Remember this is another wonderful opportunity for the men of our parish to grow in their faith. It is provided by the same ministry that brought you The Choice Wine series which was incredibly popular and well attended.
Pray for discernment and answer the call from St. Joseph to provide strong leadership for our brothers in Christ, our families, our parish and our Catholic faith!
Remember this is another wonderful opportunity for the men of our parish to grow in their faith. It is provided by the same ministry that brought you The Choice Wine series which was incredibly popular and well attended.
Pray for discernment and answer the call from St. Joseph to provide strong leadership for our brothers in Christ, our families, our parish and our Catholic faith!
Registration For
(P)arish (S)chool of (R)eligion
2017-2018
(P)arish (S)chool of (R)eligion
2017-2018
September 11, 2017, was the First Night of PSR Class for the 2017-2018 school year. To begin registration, click the following link. The link takes you to the website page for the Parish School of Religion and to the necessary registration forms.
Parish Groups--PSR
Or proceed first to the Parish Groups website page, then to the PSR page within the group.
Parish Groups--PSR
Or proceed first to the Parish Groups website page, then to the PSR page within the group.
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.
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.
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.