St. Gertrude Catholic Parish

Pray * Fast * Give Alms

My daughters came home singing this song, “What can one little person do to help this world?”My adult spin was, “What difference will my one little effort make in the face of massive disasters and large lunacy?”Jesus, in response, “got up long before dawn, left the house, and went off to a lonely place and prayed there.”He, who faced the same fatigue as we, the same overwhelming odds, found Soul power within himself, then set out to bang away at his Palestinian piece of the rock with ointment rather than chisel.Lent invites us “ again “ to imitate the Master, by making private prayer and meditation a regular habit, daily if possible. To uncover the hidden source of courage to carry on, first find the certain time and special place to pray.

To help out, we will make available a small book entitled The Little Black Book. This collection of 6-minute meditations will be available next Sunday in the back of church or at the rectory. We are also providing a variety of communal prayer experiences in order to collectively keep this holy season. Hopefully you will find at least one of the following opportunities convenient and meaningful.

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Wednesday Evening Simple Supper / Mass
A mid-week call to prayer and, for those who are fasting, a time to break-fast through communal and sacramental meals.
February 16, 23, March 2, & 9. Supper, 6pm, social hall. Mass, 7pm, church.

Communal Reconciliation Service - Wednesday, March 16, 7:30pm, church.
We ask for and receive forgiveness together, amidst song and reflection.

Friday Stations of the Cross - 2:30-2:50pm, church.
Enter into Our Lord’s Passion through this time-honored Lenten prayer.

Faith Sharing Groups - These groups meet weekly to consider more intentionally what it means to live today as God’s beloveds, like Jesus. Morning & evening groups are forming. Please call the rectory for details, 773/764-3621.

Daily Mass - Monday thru Friday, 7am & 9am. Saturday, 8am, church.

The Rosary - Monday thru Friday, 8:45am. Saturday, 8:30am, church.

One Time Events:

• Parish Lenten Experience — Saturday, March 5, time, school cafeteria.
  • All parishioners are welcome. Join us.
• Seniors Morning of Recollection – Thursday, March 3, 9am to noon, social hall.
  • Sponsored by the Friendship Club.

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