Contact Us

The St. Gertrude parish office is open from 9:00 am-2:30 pm Monday-Saturday, and 8:30-11:30 am on Sunday.    

 We ask that all visitors follow these regulations:

• The office is open by appointment only. Appointments may be made by email to stgertrude1420@stgertrudechicago.org or by phoning 773.764.3621.
• We will accept only one appointment at a time so we can observe social distancing requirements of being six feet apart. There will be social distancing markings in the front hallway. If more than one person needs to be present for the appointment, please inform the office of the number of people so that appropriate social distancing procedures may be observed. We suggest a limit of four people.
• Visitors must not exhibit any signs of COVID-19 related illness (fever of 100.4 degrees or above, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chest tightness, extreme fatigue, loss of sense of taste or smell, diarrhea, muscle aches, or headaches) or had exposure to anyone with these symptoms.
• Visitors must wear masks or face coverings.
• Visitors must use hand sanitizer upon entering and exiting the building. Hand sanitizer will be provided.
• Requests such as new parish registrations, changes in parishioner address or phone numbers, Mass or prayer intentions, scheduling, etc. should be made by phone or email.
• Please make an appointment only if a face-to-face meeting is absolutely necessary. If you are dropping off checks or documents, please put through the mail slot at the Rectory door on the west side of the building between Granville Avenue and the alley. If what you are dropping off is too large to fit through the mail slot, please notify the Rectory to make further arrangements.         

Hello. My name is Margie Guadagno. I am new to St. Gertrude and am very happy to be here.I look forward to meeting you and becoming part of the St. Gertrude community of faith. 

I am the new ‘front desk’ person that you will hear when you call the office or will meet when you come in person. Please be patient with me as I strive to learn your names and faces. 

I live in Lansing which is about 34 miles south of St. Gertrude. It is a bit of distance, but on a good traffic day, I find it’s slightly less than an hour's drive. Plus, who could complain about a drive on Lake Shore Drive enjoying the beautiful sight of Lake Michigan? I have four children, seven grandchildren, and one very new great-grandchild. 

I have worked at many parishes over the years, from St. Ann in Lansing (my home parish) to parishes in the far southwest part of the diocese (Orland and Tinley Park area) to even some time at the Archdiocesan Office of Divine Worship.

Every time I have started anew, there is some anxiety, but also a sense of hope that where God is leading me is the place I am supposed to be and that there are people there I am to meet and help. Life is a journey, as they say, and my job is to make the best journey I can with God’s help.

I look forward to learning about St. Gertrude and meeting many of you. In joy and peace until we come face to face!