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!
Join with Edgewater/Rogers Park people of faith for a procession through Edgewater grieving for the victims of the Middle East Wars and their loved ones. Sunday, March 18, 3:30-4:30pm, beginning and ending on the steps of St. Gertrude Church. If you wish to participate with a reading or prayer, [...]
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The newly formed St. Gertrude ‘Sustainability Circle” working for awareness, education, and action on environmental issues, will meet on Tuesday, March 13, at 7pm in the rectory. Faith in Place will be on hand to discuss environmental audit possibilities. RSVP to Sandy Bowen ~ 381-1721. HUMAN CONCERNS Event Date: , [...]
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day after all the Masses on Sunday, February 11, the sisters of the Fraternite de Notre Dame will be selling their fabulous French tarts and pastries in the school cafeteria. Your purchase supports the nuns’ work with the poor on the west side of Chicago. The Chicago [...]
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Thank you to all who gave so generously. We collected over $6,300 which will go towards breaking the cycle of poverty.
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St. Gertrude’s Foster and Adoptive Families group provides support to foster and adoptive families, educates the parish and school about adoption issues, and socializes with other adoptive and foster families. We have single parents, married parents, and gay parents. We welcome others who want to come and explore adoption [...]
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Support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Next Sunday, November 19.
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St. Augustine of Hippo
Please bring cans of non-perishable food to church next Sunday, November 19, then walk our labyrinth on Thanksgiving Day. For details, see the flyers in church or call Ann O’Connor at the rectory ~764-3621. HUMAN CONCERNS Event Date: , November 19, 2006 End Date: , November 19, [...]
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Next weekend fellow parishioners will join thousands of others at Fort Benning, GA, to protest the existence there of a U.S. Army school which trained Latin American military and para-military forces in techniques of torture and terror. We say, “”Close it down!””
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November is adoption awareness month! There are many NCA and parish families who are blended and bonded together through adoption. We also have a growing number of foster families in our community. We welcome everyone who is— or just considering— or who are waiting for a [...]
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November 18-19 we will have a second collection for the Campaign for Human Development. Please consider giving. HUMAN CONCERNS Event Date: , November 18, 2006 End Date: , November 19, 2006
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