St. Gertrude Chicago

All are Welcome

1420 W. Granville,

Chicago, IL 60660

773.764.3621

stgertrude1420@stgertrudechicago.org

www.stgertrudechicago.org

Bulletin for Sunday, April 14, 2024

Third Sunday of Easter

From Fr. Mike Gabriel

Transitions has become a very familiar word in the Catholic Church; St. Gertrude’s is well-versed in this word. St. Gertrude’s will soon be in transition saying goodbye to a few.

Fr. Paul Àdajà, who has been with us a little less than a year, will be leaving St. Gertrude to assist at another parish.

Fr. Jim Flaherty S. J., who has been with us over two years, will leave May 19th to become the Director of the Jesuit retreat house in Oshkosh Wisconsin.

Fr Pius, who has been a student these last three years, will be graduating mid-May and then moving on.

Fr. Bill Creed S. J., an icon and beloved, will move sometime later this summer to the Bellarmine Retreat House in Barrington.

Richard Joubert S.J., a Jesuit Scholastic who has been here the last two years, will be continuing his formation program.

Each of these men will be greatly missed. We are most grateful for all that they have done to help St. Gertrude’s. As we say goodbye to all of them, please keep them in your prayers.

Friday, April 12 (and Friday, April 19)

• 7:00 pm - Guadalupanos Rosary Group (Grupo del Rosario de Guadalupanos) in the Ministry Center

Sunday, April 14

• 12:30-2:30 pm - NETWORK Election workshop at St. Gertrude in the Social Hall
• 12:30-3:30 pm - Paper shredding event in the parish parking lot

Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20

• 8:00 pm - Lights, Camera, Action parish play (doors open at 7:30 pm)

Thursday, April 25

• 6:00-8:00 pm - Confirmation Retreat II in the Ministry Center

Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28

• Care for Real Food & Supply Drive in church after masses

Tuesday, April 30

6:00 pm - Altar server training in church

Guadalupanos Rosary Group (Grupo del Rosario de Guadalupanos) on Friday Evenings

All are welcome to attend the weekly Rosary group held on Friday evenings at 7:00 pm.

The bilingual gathering is held in the dining room of the Ministry Center, located at 6214 North Glenwood Avenue.

Community Shredding Event Planned for Sunday, April 14

Need a safe way to get rid of old papers and documents? On Sunday, April 14 from 12:30-3:30 pm, 606 Real Estate is hosting a community shredding event in St. Gertrude’s parking lot, located at 6236 N. Glenwood. 



There is a limit of two file boxes/bags per person, per trip. Only paper items can be securely disposed of: no cardboard, staples, or paper clips are allowed. 

Workshop Planned for Sunday, April 14: Informed, Engaged, and Committed: Being a Catholic Multi-Issue Voter

On Sunday, April 14, join trainers from NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and justice-seekers from around the Chicago area for a workshop.

The workshop will take a deeper look at how Catholic social teaching and tradition provide us with a framework for living responsibly and building a just society. It will explore the many issues that we're invited to consider as we head into election season.

Workshop participants will then begin to explore and practice concrete tools to help have respectful conversations about hard topics and practice sharing about a vision of multi-racial inclusive society where all have what they need to thrive - no exceptions.

Lunch is provided between 12:00-12:30 pm, and the workshop will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Social Hall. 

There is a suggested donation of $15. Please do not let cost prevent you from attending this workshop. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/network/event/613472/.

Save the Date! Our Parish Play is April 19-20!

Every year, parish members write an original play that is complemented by a mix of songs ranging from showtunes and oldies to more contemporary hits.

Lights, Camera, Action is centered around a local theater trying to survive and hold onto its roots.

The event will be in the Social Hall, with the show beginning at 8:00 pm, with doors opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Snacks and beverages (including beer and wine) will be available at our concession stand. This year, there will also be a 50/50 raffle, with $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets.

Confirmation Information: Second Retreat is Thursday, April 25

There is a second Confirmation Retreat planned on Thursday, April 25 for students that made their Confirmation in March of 2024. It will be in the Ministry Center from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Questions? Contact Eloy Escamilla at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org. 

Our Monthly Care for Real Food and Supply Drive is April 27-28

Our next monthly Care for Real Food and Supply Drive is Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Donations can be dropped off in church before and after masses.

Here are some of their needs: 

Baby care:

• Diapers (any/all sizes, but especially 4, 5, and 6)
• Baby wipes

Personal care:

• Menstrual pads
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Individually wrapped toilet paper rolls
• Body wipes
• Soap/deodorant/lotion/razors
• Toothbrushes/toothpaste/mouth wash

Food items:

• Ramen or ready-to-eat noodles
• Peanut butter/jelly
• Protein bars

Care for Real also accepts donations of non-perishable foods, full-sized toiletries, unopened and unexpired dog and cat food, reusable bags, clean plastic and paper bags, Black hair care products, formula, paper towels, and more.

Thank you for helping our neighbors in need!

Altar Server Training - Tuesday, April 30

Students in 5th grade and up are invited to become altar servers! There is a training session planned for Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00 pm in church. It should last about an hour.

Please note, serving as an altar server does qualify for Confirmation service hours.

Email eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org with questions. 

News from the PPC - May 5 Town Hall, Join the PPC

The Parish Pastoral Council will be hosting a Town Hall on Sunday, May 5 after the 10:30 am mass in the gym. To enrich our gathering, please review the Strategic Plan found on our website.

Are you called to leadership? The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is looking for new members. If you are interested in joining please complete the INTEREST FORM or scan the QR code. There are also paper copies in the back of church. The deadline for submission is May 10. If you would like to nominate someone for the PPC, please email stgertrudeparishcouncil@gmail.com.

Teens are Invited to our Parish Youth Mission Experience

If you are sixth grade through high school, you are invited to take part in St. Gertrude's Youth Mission 

Experience! Planned for the week of July 22-26, the group will volunteer with a different Chicagoland organization each day. 

There is a $100 fee for the week. A $50 deposit is required at the time of registration. Please note that there are scholarships available!

All participants will receive a t-shirt, water bottle, and a sports drawstring backpack.

To reserve a spot or to get more information, contact Eloy Escamilla at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.

Lending Closet Needs

The Lending Closet is in great need of shower chairs, shower transfer benches, and rollator walkers.

If you have any to donate, please reach out to Laurie Hasbrook, Lending Closet manager, at lhasbrook@stgertrudechicago.org.

2025 Mass Intentions Book is Open

The Mass Intentions book for 2025 is now open.

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.  

Growing in Faith

I always feel Jesus is chuckling in these early Resurrection stories, messing with the apostles just a bit - by not merely appearing to the apostles and disciples, but eating with them. No Marley’s Ghost – here is Jesus, a flesh and blood living being, breaking bread, having some baked fish. I imagine a bemused expression on his face as he sees the startled reactions of his friends. And pass the salt please.

While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, "Have you anything here to eat?" Like a good Jewish mother.

But really now…if you were newly risen from the dead, would eating be the first thing you’d want to do? Why is the detail of food mentioned in so many of these stories? Yet...that IS consistent with all of Jesus’ prior ministry, which centers so often around table fellowship, leading up to that last sacred meal with his beloved. 

What is the lesson he is still trying to teach us, thru his example, breaking bread? Now my mind goes to “things that have happened here in these days” -- our days — our current conversation as the world witnesses food being used as a weapon of war, people being brought to the brink of famine by the intentional withholding of humanitarian aid. “He took it and ate it in front of them…Then he opened their minds” scripture tells us today. With the disciples, we might ask, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked?”

- Madeleine Philbin

Easter Flower Offering Envelopes

We are offering an opportunity to celebrate someone in your life, living or deceased, during the Easter season. Please consider making an Easter Flower offering in their name.

Envelopes are available in the back of the Church and may be placed in the collection basket or sent to Rectory. The names of those honored will be published in the bulletin during the Easter season.

Flower Offering Remembrances

In Memory of/Individual who Honored Them

• Caskie Family
• Peter Steenveld by Joanne Steenveld
• John and Elizabeth by Pat O’Neal
• Groleau Karasti by Rose Karasti
• Slane and Quinn families by Millie Slane
• Mary Ellen Mellon & JoAnne Joyce by Bernard Joyce

St. Francis Catholic Worker House of Hospitality



St. Francis House is a home offering hospitality in the tradition of the Catholic Worker movement, located in the Uptown neighborhood at 4652 N. Kenmore.

All are welcome to come by for dinner any Monday at 6:00 pm! Curious about this tradition? Read about in the Chicago Catholic at https://rb.gy/10e7pw. 

NCA: Be a Part of Something Greater 



The best way to learn about Northside Catholic Academy and to see if it’s the right fit for your family is to walk through our halls and visit our classrooms. We encourage prospective parents to discover first-hand what makes NCA a Blue Ribbon School. We accept applications up to one year in advance.

Private admissions tours are available by 

appointment. Please contact Brad Gschwendtner at bgschwendtner@ncaschools.com or 773.743.6277 with any questions about our admissions process or to schedule a tour.

Eucharistic Ministers

• Saturday, April 6 at 5:00 pm - Roman Reyes
• Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 am - Kathryn Stimac
• Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 am - Maria Ugarte, Steve Monti, Lisa Schneider

Cantors and Musicians

• Saturday, April 13 at 5:00 pm - Kathryn Flynn 
• Sunday, April 14 at 8:00 am - Martin Downs 
• Sunday, April 14 at 10:30 am - Matt Heimer

Upcoming Mass Intentions

• Sunday, April 14: 8:00 am - Michelle Cagney+; 10:30 am in church - Peter Hertl+; 10:30 am Gym Mass - Eileen Sheahan+
• Monday, April 15: 7:30 am - Nancy Quinn Jaskowiak+
• Tuesday, April 16: 7:30 am - Anita Dickey+
• Wednesday, April 17: 7:30 am - Joe McMahon+
• Thursday, April 18: 7:30 am - Communion Service
• Friday, April 19: 7:30 am - Jose Vino+
• Saturday, April 20: 7:30 am - Purgatorial Society; 5:00 pm - Joanna Joyce+

New Parishioners

• Josephine Delgado
• Mark & Rosemarie Isaily

If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, please contact the Rectory at 773.764.3621 or email stgertrude1420@stgertrudechicago.org. Names will remain on the list for three weeks. After that time, please renew the name using same contact information.