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
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 are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Office.
Please contact Father Elliott 636-327-3639.
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.
Be Sure to READ and RESPOND To the St. Gianna Stewardship
Time and Talent Card!!
Time and Talent Card!!
STG Stewardship Time & Talent Flyer.tif
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First Saturday Bonfire Rosary
November 3, 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!!
November 3, 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 p.m. Friday Nights
(Babysitting provided by St. Gianna Youth group, led by Jason Bolte.
$5 per child, $20 max per family.)
The Adventure is Just Beginning!
Marriage Enrichment Program
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Friday Nights
(Babysitting provided by St. Gianna Youth group, led by Jason Bolte.
$5 per child, $20 max per family.)
-NEW-
Young Women's Faith Group
Emmaus Group
Weekly on Tuesday Nights
All young women, ages 18-39, or those Young at Heart, 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 begin with Benediction in the St. Gianna Church on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.
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.
Young Women's Faith Group
Emmaus Group
Weekly on Tuesday Nights
All young women, ages 18-39, or those Young at Heart, 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 begin with Benediction in the St. Gianna Church on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.
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.
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 Life And Times Of Jesus -The Messiah Behind Enemy Lines Part II, by Michael Ruszala, is the next selection for the STG Book Club. We will meet to discuss this selection on Tuesday, November 6, 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
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.
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.
Registration For
(P)arish (S)chool of (R)eligion
2018-2019
(P)arish (S)chool of (R)eligion
2018-2019
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.
Be Sure To Read and Respond to the
St. Gianna Stewardship Time and Talent Flyer
St. Gianna Stewardship Time and Talent Flyer