Simple Supper / Pray & Ponder, Wednesday, March 10

WEDNESDAY SIMPLE SUPPER AND PRAY AND PONDER
This Wednesday, March 10th

* Simple Supper, 6 to 7pm
– Soup, bread, water
– Faith, friendship, solidarity

* Pray & Ponder Session, 7 to 8pm
– Ann O’Connor will lead us in a mediation on life transitions
based on the Holy Week Triduum. Join us!

Faith Sharing for “Doubting (despondent) Thomas-type” Catholics

FAITH SHARING FOR QUESTIONING CATHOLICS
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20
10am – 11:15am, in the parish rectory
1420 W. Granville Avenue

Faithful Catholics sometimes question.
Come share yours.
* What do I believe about God?
* What can I say about the God in whom I believe?
* Do I believe in God?
* What’s the difference between belief in God and having a relationship with God?
* What difference does it make if I believe?
* Is believing in the power of love different/the same as believing in God?

Lenten Faith Sharing Groups — not too late to join!

JOIN A LENTEN FAITH SHARING GROUP
These groups meet weekly for an hour to discuss the Sunday scripture readings for Lent. Check out times and dates below, or contact the rectory for details,
773/ 764-3621,
It’s not too late to join!
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Wednesday Simple Supper and Taize

WEDNESDAY SIMPLE SUPPER AND TAIZE PRAYER
This Wednesday, March 3rd

* Simple Supper, 6 to 7pm
– Soup, bread, water
– Faith, friendship, solidarity

* Taize-style Prayer, 7 to 7:45pm
– Music, meditation, community of believers

St. Gertrude – Second Sunday of Lent – February 28, 2010

The weekly bulletin for the Second Sunday of Lent - February 28, 2010.

Lenten Retreat / Morning of Reflection, Saturday, February 27

REMINDER
Our parish Lenten Morning of Reflection will be held Saturday, February 27th.

Join us for
**inspirational talks
**quiet reflection
**guided, small-group conversations.
All are welcome — no fee!

8:30am  Registration and snacks

9:00am  Opening to Ourselves
Kevin Chears, speaker

10:00am Opening Ourselves to Others
Janine Denomme, speaker

11:00am Opening Ourselves to the World
Rev. Dom Grassi, speaker

12noon   Closing Ritual

Parish Photo Directory Photos

PHOTO DIRECTORY TEAM LOOKING FOR PHOTOS
Besides the formal photographs of our parish membership, our parish photo directory will include candid shots of people and events.  We’d like to include a variety of social gatherings, sacramental services, spontaneous moments, that you’ve captured on film, disk, floppy or stick!

If you have a photo you’d be willing to share with us, we’d be elated!  You can deliver them to:

Jayne Deiters:
1420 W. Granville Avenue (60660)

Thank you.
Allen Stryczek and your Photo Directory Team

Simple Supper and Taize

WEDNESDAY SIMPLE SUPPER AND TAIZE PRAYER
Begin February 24

* Simple Supper, 6 to 7pm
– Soup, bread, water
– Faith, friendship, solidarity

* Taize-style Prayer, 7 to 7:45pm
– Music, meditation, community of believers

St. Gertrude – First Sunday of Lent – February 21, 2010

The weekly bulletin for the First Sunday of Lent - February 21, 2010.

Open Gym for adults, tonight!

OPEN GYM
sponsored by The Job Seekers

St. Gertrude Parish Gym
1401 W. Granville (at Glenwood)
February Thursdays
8:30pm til 10pm

Got cabin fever?
Need some physical exersion?
Drop in,
walk or jog around the court
shoot hoops
stretch on mats
PLAY!!

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