We value community, family, work, and spiritual nourishment as ways that draw us closer to God. We also struggle with such things as crime, racism, family stress, underemployment, and materialism, all of which make it more difficult to live peaceful lives. If you share our values or our struggles, then join us at one of our weekend services. If you prefer, give us a call. We will be glad to hear from you!
PRAY AND PONDER presents ~
“The Bread that we Share: Enough for the Planet,”
a reflection on the Eucharist and Planet Earth
presented by Father Dominic Grassi
and the Green Team.
When/Where:
Monday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Social Hall.
Prayer and centering will be immediately followed by the program.
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2nd Annual EL PUEBLO CANTA:
Concert Celebrating
the Struggle for Immigrant Justice
& supporting local immigrant justice work
Saturday, February 20th
St. Gertrude Social Hall
Doors open at 6:30pm and concert starts at 7pm.
Tickets:
$25 general admission; $10 Students/Limited Income
Featured Musicians include:* Jon Fromer & Francisco HerrerraCalifornians who are active in immigration justice work and efforts to close the SOA.
* PLUS: Voices, Chicago-based political folk group
* Lozdelzur, local group
* Peter Buttitta & Jim Manzardo, Italian American pop idols
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encourages all parents of young children to take a
Drop off anytime! Pick up anytime!
Snacks will be provided.
All proceeds will help pay expenses for the
WOW Mission Trip to Newport, Tennessee.
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Sign ups have begun in the parish for
LENTEN FAITH SHARING GROUPS
One in particular will begin early.
SPIRITUALITY OF SOIL:
A Lenten Journey from Cosmic Dust
to Easter Garden – a seven week program
begins Sunday, February 14, 2pm
in the Ministry Center
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We are putting together our schedule of Faith Sharing groups for Lent. Most will be scripture based and will begin the week of February 21 (Ash Wednesday is February 17).
We have a special group this year which will focus on:
SPIRITUALITY OF SOIL: A Lenten Journey from Cosmic Dust to Easter Garden
This group will meet 7 times on Sundays, beginning February 14, at 2pm.
The group is designed to heighten our appreciation of God’s gift of Earth, God’s living and acting within it, current threats to our planet, and how we can respond in faith. Each week’s conversation will revolve around readings reminding us of God’s gifts of fertile dust, seeds, sheaves, trees as well as what each new age wants and needs.
Terri MacKenzie, SHCJ will facilitate the group.
Further details will follow…
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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 exercise?
Drop in,
walk or jog around the court
shoot hoops
stretch on mats
PLAY!!
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Screening Local Film: Fish out of Water
Saturday January 30 at 7pm.
Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Balmoral
What does the bible really say about same-sex relationships? An intelligent and sensitive film, “Fish out of Water” is a feature documentary that uses animation and academic interviews to dissect the seven Bible verses used to condemn homosexuality and justify hetero-only marriage. Chicago Director and Executive Producer, Ky Dickens, debuted the film at the Music Box in November, showing how the Bible is often misinterpreted and misquoted. It takes the subject, but not itself, too seriously, explodes the conventional arguments, and makes this controversial and dusty topic accessible. Visit their website at http://fishoutofwaterfilm.com/.
A free will donation will be taken to defray costs and to help fund the summer film tour.
Read more »
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As a leader in the Chicago area dedicated to serving the underserved, uninsured and minority communities, Men’s Health Network would like you to take part in The Chicago Uninsured Roundtable.
As part of our continued mission and efforts across the country we are hosting the roundtable to:
We believe you are vital to the conversation and hope that you will consider participating.
When: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (free lunch will be served) Friday, January 29, 2010
Where: Workspring, 12 East Ohio Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60611
Who: You!
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LECTOR TRAINING
Tuesday, January 26th
7:00pm in Church
or
Saturday, January 30th
10:00am in Church
If you have the gift of a strong, clear voice and a passion for The Word, come find out what it takes to be a lector at Sunday mass. We need folks who will help proclaim the scriptures in such a way that their natural explosive power will be uncorked!
Come to either the Tuesday evening or Saturday morning session.
Contact Peter Buttitta for further details.
773/764-3621 stgertrude1420@sbcglobal.net
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The weekly bulletin for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 24, 2010.
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