Pilates in the Social Hall

The first 8-week session of Pilates will begin Monday, January 10 from 6:15 – 7:15pm in the Social Hall. Classes are 8 for $24.00 if purchased in advance (classes may be taken over more than one session) or $5.00 per class. For more information contact Mary Ann O’Connor at 312-732-3136. EDUCATION AND FORMATION Event Date: [...]

Mark your calendars

Mark your calendars for the Sweetheart Supper and Shindig Friday, February 11, 2004 St. Gertrude Gym and Social Hall!

Northside Catholic Academy

Did you know that: The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Catholic school system is the largest non-public school system in the nation, with approximately 112,000 students and 5,800 teachers? Catholic elementary schools have 19 to 1 student-teacher ratio? Catholic schools are diverse: 16% of the population consists of students of faith traditions other than Catholic and nearly [...]

Sunday Offering

Thanks for your generosity in 2004. 2004 2003 Missions Collection $3,418 $4,118 Campaign for Human Dev. $3,474 $4,532 Retired Religious (to date) $4,883 $3,843 We currently have 85 families using Parish Pay to donate to St. Gertrude for a total well over $10,000 per month. Won’t you consider using parish pay? Please visit parishpay. com, [...]

November Baptisms

Benjamin Oluwafemi, son of Birgit and Arthur Agunloye-BrenClaudia Josephine, daughter of Andy Geer and Elizabeth TreschJulia Constance, daughter of Andy Geer and Elizabeth TreschAlexandra Bonita, daughter of Tod and Keoni NaderRebecca Violet, daughter of Tod and Keoni NaderColin Ulick, son of Ulick and Erin O’SullivanNora Lily, daughter of Aaron Sojourner and Kathleen CassidyJohn Patrick, son [...]

Advent Angels for Peace

Each Tuesday, 6am-7:15am, rain, shine or blizzard, join our peace presence vigil at Hollywood and Sheridan. Those with loved ones stationed in Iraq are welcome to bring photos. Information ~ call Laurie at 764-4045.

Finding God and Letting God Take Control

Young adults are invited to participate in a retreat with the Sisters of St. Joseph in LaGrange the weekend of January 28, 2005. Information ~ call Crystal Chan at 773-404-0004, x285.

The St. Gertrude Players

It’s that time of year again – and I’m not referring to the holiday season but to the 2005 Parish Play. If you are interested either in acting, construction or working as crew please call Carol Clennon at 764-1186 by the end of today, December 26. Rehearsals are on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, beginning [...]

Growing in Faith

During the valuable preparation time of Advent, we have been anticipating the birth of Christ in our hearts and lives. Our waiting is now over! “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, (meaning) God is with us,  Isaiah 7:14. Our Lord has come “let us celebrate [...]

Dear St. Gertrude – December 26, 2004

The day after Christmas and all through your house ¦ what’s happening? We had a wonderful time down here. The kids were very excited about the 5:00 Christmas Eve Mass and pageant with shepherds, kings, angels, sheep, and the Holy Family (Conner Justin Newby was the baby Jesus). The inn-keeper was not impressed but offered [...]