Frequently Asked Questions

The Rectory office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Saturdays 9;00 am-2:30 pm, and Sundays 8:30-11:30 am.  

Our Mass schedule is Monday-Saturday at 7:30 am, at 5:00 pm on Saturdays, and at 8:00 am and 10:30 am on Sundays.  

As of July 30, 2021, both those vaccinated and unvaccinated will need to wear masks at Mass or when visiting the Rectory/any Archdiocese of Chicago property.

On July 1, St. Ignatius Parish ended its long history. While the parish itself no longer exists, weekend Masses will continue until the final Mass on Saturday, July 31 - the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola.  Bishop Bartosic will preside at the final liturgy. Please continue to keep the parishioners of St. Ignatius in your prayers and welcome all those who are seeking a new parish home in the coming weeks.

With the closing of St. Ignatius Parish, the boundaries of both St. Jerome and St. Gertrude have been extended to include the geographic boundaries of the former St. Ignatius. And the campus of St. Ignatius Parish is now part of St. Gertrude Parish. There may be some special masses/services in the coming months - especially services such as funerals. In the next twelve months, discussions will continue about the possibility of a Mission Center hosted jointly by St. Jerome and St. Gertrude Parishes. Last week, a meeting with Bishop Bartosic, representatives of St. Ignatius Parish, and Loyola University clarified that, at this time, the University will not be able to partner in this venture. What will happen to the campus of the former parish has yet to be determined.

Information about becoming Catholic can be found here.

If you or someone you care for is sick and would like to receive Ministry of Care and Communion for the Sick, call the Rectory at 773.764.3621.

Information about Baptisms for children and baptismal preparation classes can be found here. 

Previous bulletins and information about submitting content for the bulletin can be found here.  

Babies and children are warmly welcome at all Masses. There is a baby changing station adjacent to our Church bathroom, but there is no dedicated area for infants and small children in Church - please sit where you are comfortable. 

Driving and directions, how to get to St. Gertrude's via public transit and a map of the campus buildings can be found here. 

Information about planning a funeral at St. Gertrude is available here. There are also resources for planning a funeral, the order of the Mass (and where family input is welcomed), a list of suggestions for songs appropriate for each part of the funeral Mass, and possible first and second readings for funerals. 

Please call the Rectory office for additional information. 

A handicap loading zone is available (only) on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings on Granville, alongside of the Church. There is a handicap ramp and door entrance on the south end of the Church along Granville. There are also handicap parking space on Glenwood Ave. in front of the Church.  

Recently, we have identified and put signage in a pew in the front section of church. If you, or anyone you know, needs to have Communion brought to them in the pew, please use this seating. That way the Communion Ministers will know to come to you. Please let the greeter/usher know you would like to be seated in the reserved seating area when you check-in upon arriving at church. 

Information about our senior outreach program, Heart to Heart, is available here. 

For more information about joining St. Gertrude Parish, please visit this page. 

If you would like a Mass Intention said for a person that needs prayers or in memory of someone who has died, please call the Rectory at 773.764.3621 or stop by the Rectory office at 1420 West Granville Avenue during office hours. We’ll help you find an available Mass and prepare a card for you to give to the person or family of the intention. A $20 donation is suggested.  The Mass book for 2022 is open.

A link to our Mass times is available here. 

Breaking Bread hymnals are available in the new library carts stationed in the back and south side entrance to church. 

A map of the St. Gertrude campus, including the parking lot, is available here.  

A handicap loading zone is available (only) on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings on Granville, alongside of the Church. There is a handicap ramp and door entrance on the south end of the Church along Granville. There are also handicap parking space on Glenwood Ave. in front of the Church.   

If you would like prayers for someone sick or who has died, please call the Rectory at 773.764.3621, email stgertrude1420@stgertrudechicago.org, or stop by the Rectory office at 1420 West Granville Avenue during office hours. Additionally, we have a prayer wall in the back of Church, where you can write your request. Members of our Ministry of Prayer will say prayers for you.

The Rectory is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am-2:30 pm, and Sunday from 8:30 am-11:30 am.  

Information about the 2021-2022 school year can be found HERE.

If you require a letter from St. Gertrude parish in order to become a Godparent or a Confirmation Sponsor, this page outlines what you need to know.

More information about requesting sacramental records is available here. 

If you are interested in learning more about your child making their First Communion, please visit here. If you are interested in learning more about your child making their Confirmation, please visit here. 

Information about the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available here.

Please call the Rectory at 773.764.3621 to request a visit.  

More information about getting married at St. Gertrude can be found here.