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St. Gertrude Parish in Chicago
Our parish strives to be a community, growing in faith, that welcomes all and brings Christ’s love to others.
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Summer Mission Appeal - Welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman from the Philippines
Summer Mission Appeal - Welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman from the Philippines
Summer Mission Appeal - Welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman from the Philippines
Summer Mission Appeal - Welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman from the Philippines
Summer Mission Appeal - Welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman from the Philippines
The Rectory office will be closed on July 4
Summer Mission Appeal - Welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman from the Philippines
The Rectory office will be closed on July 4
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Bulletins - Bi-Weekly During June & July
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Summer Mission Appeal - July 2-3
Each year, every parish in the Archdiocese hosts a speaker on behalf of a missionary group during the summer months. This year, we will welcome Fr. Arnel Lagman, OFS, from the Roman Catholic Prelature of Isabela de Basilan in the Philippines (pictured right).
The Prelature is composed of ten parishes and five convents, also served by four different congregations of religious sisters. The proceeds from the Summer Mission Appeal make possible the continued work of the church in that part of the world. Please be generous in the second collection that weekend.
Summer Bulletin Schedule
In July, bulletins will be distributed/printed every other week. The schedule is:
- July 10 & July 17
- July 24 & July 31
We will resume our weekly bulletin schedule on August 6-7.
Information for the bulletin must be submitted to stgertbulletin@yahoo.com for the July 24 & 31 bulletin by 9:00 am on Friday, July 15. Info for the August 6-7 bulletin is due by 9:00 am on Friday, July 22.
Congratulations to the NCA Class of 2022!
Congratulations to all our NCA students who graduated on Thursday, June 2!
We wish them the very best as they move on to high school!
Rectory Office Closed on Independence Day
The Rectory office will be closed on Monday, July 4. Mass will be held at 7:30 am.
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Commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Death of Venerable Augustus Tolton - Virtual Celebration on Friday, July 8 at 6:30 pm
Join the Tolton Guild and Bishop Joseph Perry, postulator for the cause for canonization for Father Augustus Tolton, for an evening reflecting on the life and legacy of Father Tolton. This online event will be Friday, July 8 at 6:30 pm. Panelists C. Vanessa White from Catholic Theological Union and Father Claude Williams, OPraem, will deliver brief remarks on the life and legacy of Father Tolton.
A Q & A discussion will moderated by Father David Jones from St. Benedict the African Parish in Chicago. Closing remarks will be delivered by Father Michael Penn of the Diocese of Jefferson City.
Please register in advance to receive the livestream link and materials for reflection at bit.ly/tolton-7-31.
Save the Date! Youth Group Cookout Planned for Summer
Join the St. Gertrude Youth Group for food, friends, fun, and faith! Teens in 7th grade and older are invited to the parish youth group cookout, planned for Sunday, July 10 after the 10:30 am Mass in the back of the Rectory.
Additional youth group gatherings have been planned for August 20, September 11, October 15, November 6, and December 10.
For more information, contact Eloy Escamilla at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.
Edgewater Garden Walk is Sunday, July 10
Edgewater Glen's 48th Annual Garden Walk will be held Sunday July 10, 2022 from noon to 5:00 pm starting at 1420 W. Glenlake (6100 North). This is your chance to see creative gardening efforts in smaller city spaces in this easily walkable route of the 1200 & 1300 blocks of Norwood, Glenlake, Hood, and the south side of Granville.
There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult and no charge for children. Visit http://edgeglen.com for more details.
United Power for Action and Justice Event on Sunday, July 17
“Do something. Do it now!” - The President of the United States
Even the Good Samaritan eventually had to stop pulling people out of a ditch and organize to make the road safe from Jerusalem to Jericho. So let’s organize with residents of all communities and ethnicities and religions in Chicagoland. Therefore, let us “go and do likewise.”
What can we at St. Gertrude’s do that might be effective on so many of the seemingly intractable issues facing all of us in Chicago, in Illinois, and throughout the country? Let’s get 25 of our parishioners to “Do Something” together on Sunday, July 17 to help make our world more like the Kingdom of God that Jesus preached.
Want to act on injustice and fight for systemic change in housing priorities, economic inequity, mental health, criminal justice, gun violence? Be part of St. Gert's organized people power by grabbing your face mask and getting “on the bus” to the United Power for Action and Justice action on Sunday July 17 at 3:00.
Experience real democracy in action. Join over 2,500 people from 100 member organizations from across the six-county Chicagoland area as we meet with top officials from industry: local, state, and federal government, and religious leaders to get at the root causes of these and other issues.
Let’s travel together, leaving St. Gert’s promptly at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 17, for a 4:00 pm action at the House of Hope, 752 E 114th Street, Chicago. Or meet us there (plenty of parking is available). You’ll be home before 6:30 pm. Contact parishioners Kate Hibbs Davis at 434.989.6976 or kate.hibbs.davis@gmail.com or Greg Pierce at 773.590.3801 or gfapierce@aol.com to learn more or to sign up for a ride.
Peace & Justice Ministry Events: Fireside Chat Planned for Monday, July 18
Bring your lawn chair, a beverage of your choice and snacks to share, if you choose, and join with fellow St. Gert-ian’s around a firepit on the Rectory lawn.
The Peace and Justice Ministry will be hosting three opportunities to discuss and explore how our Christian faith informs how we feel about social ssues.
They are:
- Monday, July 18, 7:00 -8:30 pm – Gun Violence
- Monday, August 15, 7:00-8:30 pm—Racism
- Monday, September 19, 7:00-8:30 pm — The Seamless Garment (sanctity of life, conception to natural death)
Watch the bulletin for further information and links to articles on the upcoming topics.
Catholic Relief Services Helping Ukrainians
If you would like to donate to the care of the Ukrainian people, please consider making a contribution to Catholic Relief Services for emergency aid to the people in Ukraine: https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine.
CRS has supported Caritas Ukraine in its emergency efforts by providing shelter, food and livelihood support for individuals and families displaced and affected by crisis. Emergency assistance supports people who have been displaced to safe areas, as well as conflict‑affected residents in isolated settlements.
CRS takes a holistic approach to comprehensively meet people’s immediate and long‑ term needs. These include food, water and safe, dignified shelter, as well as counseling and care for psychosocial needs, opportunities to strengthen livelihoods and the resources to rebuild homes.
Online Families Anonymous Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm via Zoom
Families Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step program designed to help and heal family and friends of those suffering from substance abuse and other addictive behavioral issues.
The Chicago Near North FA meetings are held on Tuesday via Zoom and start promptly at 6:00 pm. Meetings last one hour, but some of the group stays on for a while after the meeting to socialize and to answer any questions from visitors or newcomers.
Interested participants can join here:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81634932105?pwd=MHlUY2YyN2NReUMzRDhBaEVkMXhDZz09
- Meeting ID: 816 3493 2105, Passcode: 705592
- Call in at +13126266799
Catechists Needed to Teach Religious Education Next School Year
We are looking for catechists to teach in our parish’s Religious Ed program this Fall! Catechists are usually not professional teachers, just willing parents and parishioners who enjoy kids and want to help them grow in a personal relationship with God, participate in the sacraments, and develop a mature conscience, and integrate faith in all areas of their lives.
Please consider offering your time and talents to help our young people learn about and grow in their faith.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org or call 773.764.3621.
Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Looking for a way to decrease your Illinois state income tax liability? What if you could decrease what you owe to the state and potentially increase your state tax refund, while also helping fund scholarships for low-income students to attend the Catholic school of their choice?
More than 30 children are on the waitlist for Northside Catholic Academy. Help fund a child's future and donate to the Archdiocese Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
Every contribution to the Tax Credit Scholarship Program is eligible for a 75 percent credit on your state income taxes. Help a child attend NCA today. Learn more at archchicago.org/tcs.
Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass – September 18
Couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary from across the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to gather together for the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass that will be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich on Sunday, September 18 at 2:30 pm. The Mass will be held at Holy Name Cathedral.
For more information and to register, visit https://pvm.archchicago.org/events/golden-wedding.