NCA Welcomes Over 70 New Students

What a great start to the year knowing that we have met our enrollment goals, are welcoming 70+ new students, and several families who had left NCA are returning. What makes NCA so popular? Many people say the wonderful community, others think it is the dedicated teachers, some prefer the well-rounded curriculum ¦ Whatever the [...]

NCA Parents: Last chance to attend ”This is Your Parish!”

A meeting for all St. Gertrude parents with children at NCA is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30 at 7:00 pm in the church. Come find out what is happening in your parish, what it means to be a parishioner, and meet other school parents.Attendance is required if you have requested the parishioner tuition rate.

Romance Without Regret

St. Gertrude Youth are invited to attend Romance Without Regret Ever ask yourself: “what is expected of me if I date? How can I stand for something and not feel alone? Are my parents’ morals, values, and standards relevant today?”Youth and their parents are invited to attend an evening with Jason Evert and hear him [...]

Baptisms

Mary Margaret Kane, daughter of Brian Kane and Margaret RahlfsKelsey Clare Motherway, daughter of Nicholas Motherway and Krista JorgensenMichala May Oten, daughter of Samuel Oten and Dora OseiLuke Oliver Sharba, son of Mark Sharba and Geraldine MazarenoBenjamin Robert Vondrasek, son of Richard Vondrasek and Anna Newlin

G.L.O.S. Social

The Gay Lesbian Outreach Support group of St. Gertrude will have their fall social event on Saturday, September 30 at 7pm. Please call John at 728-5480 or email et.2.brute(at)rcn.com for more details.

Mom’s Morning Away

The Wheaton Franciscans are offering a morning of renewal and spiritual nourishment the first Tuesday of the month for moms. The program runs September through May from 9:30 – 11:30am. Information ~ 630-462-4936.

Misericorida Family Fest

Say farewell to summer with a smile and enjoy delicious food, live music and entertainment, children’s games and rides, an incredible flea market, raffles and much much more on Sunday, September 10 at 6300 N. Ridge. COMMUNITY Event Date: , September 10, 2006 Start Time: 09:00 AM End Date: , September 10, 2006 Ending Time: [...]

Ikon: Images of the Eternal

St. Gregory will host an exhibition of sacred art by James Malham in the parish center (5545 N. Paulina) on Friday, September 15, at 6pm. COMMUNITY Event Date: , September 15, 2006 Start Time: 06:00 PM Ending Time: 06:00 PM

Gym Mass Resumes

The 10:30 Gym Mass will resume the Sunday after Labor Day, September 10. The Gym Mass is distinctive for its homily dialogue, whereby members of the assembly respond to the homily from their own experiences of living the Gospel. Plan for a longer service (one hour plus) and bring the kids. SPIRITUAL LIFE Event Date: [...]

What’s Up with the Epworth shelter?

Last year, when we all were hit with near 100% increases in our heating gas bills, Epworth Church put out a plea for assistance covering the heat for their shelter building, which houses 65 men 348 days a year. At the time our parish gave $3,000 for this cause. Now, in response to the continuing [...]