Shelter Work Day

Saturday, October 7, 1 – 4pm, come help pull plaster, patch windows, and clean up the men’s homeless shelter at Epworth Methodist Church, 5233 N. Kenmore Avenue (south of Berwyn). Details: Call Peter ~ 764-3621. HUMAN CONCERNS Event Date: , October 07, 2006 Start Time: 01:00 PM End Date: , October 07, 2006 Ending Time: [...]

An Inconvenient Truth

The Social Justice Group invites you to this informative film to be followed by a discussion on Wednesday, October 4, at 7pm in the social hall.

Oktoberfest

Celebrate fall outside at St. Gertrude’s, Sunday, October 1, to benefit Athletics at Northside Catholic Academy. All are welcome from 2-7pm. $5 suggested donation.

Town Hall Meeting

Develop a process regarding the removal of the Military Academy at Senn High School on Tuesday, September 26, 7pm at Lutheran Immanuel Church.

Women’s Spirituality

Please join us from 10-11am on Tuesdays in the ministry center to discuss life themes with focus on insights found in books, short stories, poems, prayers and in one another. Information: Julie O’Donaghue ~ 338-8733.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered during the 8, 10, and 11:30am Masses, Sunday, October 8. The anointing is for those who seek healing in body, mind, or spirit SPIRITUAL LIFE Event Date: , October 08, 2006 End Date: , October 08, 2006

From Father Grassi – September 24, 2006

We have a new resident living in the rectory. Her name is Sambucca. So I call her “Sam”for short. She sports short hair and white socks. Sadly, already in her brief life she has been abandoned and has given birth to triplets while living with a volunteer family. I took her in because she was [...]

The Top 5 Things You Should Know About NCA

Here is a list of the things NCA parents think you should know about NCA: Wonderful Community – with Involved Parents, Nurturing Teachers & Terrific Students a Kind Discipline – an atmosphere of respect for each other and for learning Well-rounded & Challenging Curriculum – with regular Religion, Art, Music, P.E., Computer Classes along with [...]

PreSchool Religion begins today!

Question: Why should I consider Preschool Religion classes for my child? Answer: A. So you can participate fully at Mass. B. So your child can learn about God and Jesus. C. It’s fun. D. All of the Above.The answer, of course, is D — All of the Above! We welcome 3 to 5 year olds [...]

Wednesdays with St. Gertrude

Our parish celebration of prayer and learning returns with a fiveweek session from October 11 – November 8. Taizé Prayer will begin at 7pm and the Institute classes will run from 8-9pm. We have a great line up of teachers and topics. Please stop by one of the tables at the back of church after [...]