St. Gertrude Chicago

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1420 W. Granville, Chicago, IL 60660

773.764.3621

stgertrude1420@stgertrudechicago.org

www.stgertrudechicago.org

Bulletin for Sunday, May 28, 2023

Pentecost 

Mary Clare Barker's Retirement Celebration

Mark your calendars! There is no way to say goodbye easily. Our Director of Music, Mary Clare Barker, will celebrate her retirement on Sunday, June 11^th.

Mary Clare's musical talent has truly made a significant contribution to our parish. We have been so blessed to sing, clap, listen, and pray over the years to her beautiful music.

As a community, over the weekend of June 10 and 11, we will have an opportunity to show our appreciation to Mary Clare after all the Masses. On June 11, we will have a combined Mass at 10:30 am in church for a special tribute to her. 

All are welcome!

Congrats to our RCIA Class

Members of our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) class, Manuel Ballester, Tyler Fawbush, Mike Joyce, Sarah Kutz, and Wildaline Serin (pictured), have been working hard since Easter until Pentecost, on this final period of the initiation process.

This time is dedicated to a deeper understanding of God's word, the sacraments, and the lived Christian life, to celebrate the fullness of the Liturgy with the Christian community, to develop closer ties with the faithful, and to discern and recognized their gifts and their call to discipleship.

We are thankful for their dedication and are glad they are part of our faith community.

Deadline for our Summer Teen Mission Experience is This Sunday, May 28

The deadline for this summer's Mission Experience is fast approaching! Registration is due by Saturday, May 28.

Teens in 6th grade (soon-to-be 7th graders) through high school are welcome to take part in this experience, which held from July 10-14. The parish youth group will volunteer from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm with four different Chicagoland organizations, including Care for Real, Misericordia, a soup kitchen, and a public park. Students will be packing food, preparing food, cleaning, and reaching out to the homeless. Please note, participants will always be supervised. 

Participants should be dropped off and picked up at the Social Hall. Students need to bring their own lunch, but snacks and water will be provided. Most of the organizations are local, so transportation might not be needed. Otherwise, public transportation will be used.  

Every day will begin with a prayer and will end with a moment of reflection on what was done during the day. This is an excellent opportunity to have fun and earn volunteer hours!



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.

Parish Teens Needed to Help with Food Sales During the Edgewater Yard & Sidewalk Sale

The Edgewater Yard and Sidewalk Sale is next Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Our parish youth group will sell pop and hot dogs to attendees in the parish parking lot from 9:30 am-2:30 pm.

Youth volunteers are needed! Proceeds will go towards youth group activities. Contact Eloy Escamilla at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org for more info.

Please note, the parish parking lot will be closed from 7:00 am-3:00 pm.

Second Collection on June 10-11 for Priests’ Health and Retirement

The Priests’ Health and Retirement/PRMAA annual second collection will be June 10 and 11. This collection benefits the healthcare, wellness, and retirement for the priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Your generosity to this special collection directly impacts both the many active and retired archdiocesan priests who we have come to rely on throughout our lives. These men, who have dedicated themselves to ministry, play a significant role in our personal and spiritual lives, providing counsel and guidance as we deal with life’s challenges.

They serve our needs as Catholics from the moment we are baptized until we receive last rites before entering eternal life. And just as we have come to rely on the help of our priests, it is now our turn to show our gratitude and lend them some assistance with their needs.

As we’re all aware, healthcare and retirement costs continue to rise, so there is an urgent need for your gifts to this fund. Your generosity will not only safeguard the health and well-being of our priests, but also support their ability to continue meaningful work in our parish and in the community.

Thank you in advance for your support of the priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago!

A Note from Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate

Dear community of St. Gertrude, 

I just want to share with you that I will be away from the parish from June 12 to June 27. I want to take this time for a retreat as I am walking “El Camino” to Santiago the Compostela.

Please, keep me in your prayers so I can have a nice encounter with God.

~ Eloy Escamilla 

Book Club - Monday, June 12

On Monday, June 12, the book club will be discuss The Lincoln Highway: A Novel by Amor Towles. The group will also talk about the book at their July 10th meeting.

We would love new voices and opinions!

Contact Lea Cloninger at 773.973.2465 or Sue Benjamin at 773.551.8401 with questions.

Save the Date - ECRA Juneteeth Celebration Planned for Sunday, June 18

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans and is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.

All are invited to attend the second annual Juneteenth Ecumenical Service on Sunday, June 18 with the Edgewater Community Religious Association (ECRA). The event will be held at 3:00 pm at Edgewater Presbyterian Church, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Additional information will be shared soon!

Wildcat Summer Camp Begins June 19

Have you made summer plans yet for your kids? Register them for Wildcat Camp! Camp begins June 19 and will provide a safe, engaging experience with a variety of recreational, educational, athletic, and fine arts programs at an affordable price!

For more information on dates and pricing, visit www.northsidecatholic.org or call 773.743.6277. The 2023 Wildcat Summer Camp Flyer is be seen here.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Growing in Faith

“Spirit of the living God fall afresh on us. Melt us, mold us, fill us, use us. Spirit of the living God fall afresh on us.”  

When we were infants, we were welcomed into the church by Baptism through water. Today, on Pentecost Sunday, we are again welcomed into the church by Baptism through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God is upon us! How does that change our lives?  

In today's scripture, Paul tells us that no one can say “Jesus is Lord”, except by the Holy Spirit. We hear also that although we are many parts we are one body. We are one in Spirit. We may or may not ever speak in tongues, but because of the Spirit, we hear, understand, and share God's love with each other in our daily lives. Again in the Gospel, Jesus tells us to "Receive the Holy Spirit".  

Are we listening to the Word of God? Life in the Spirit can be challenging. Sometimes we may wonder if we make a difference in someone's life. In those moments, I like to remember the words of Dr. Seuss who said, "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world".  

“Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me.”

~ Thomas Stanton 

Easter Flower Offering 

• In memory of Larry McCulley from Marilyn Klein 

Mother's Day Mass Remembrance

• In memory of Carmen Malagon from Graciela Escobedo Malagon
• In memory of Sabina T. Frias from Nona T. Frias
• In memory of Diane Kasper from William Kasper & Amanda Roberson

Ministers of the Word

• Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 pm - Kathleen Dawson, Jennifer Kiedaisch
• Sunday, May 28 at 8:00 am - Hallie Marty McDermott, Wesley Digman
• Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 am - Anthony Myers, Bob Backis

Eucharistic Ministers

• Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 pm - Kathy Wall
• Sunday, May 28 at 8:00 am - Brian DeVarenne
• Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 am - Rafael Melendez, Lisa Schneider, Troy McMillan

Cantors and Musicians

• Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 pm - Bernie O'Connor
• Sunday, May 28 at 8:00 am - Paula Dempsey
• Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 am - Matt Heimer; Jim Szmurlo-trumpet, Nicholas Bussey-trombone

Altar Servers

• Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 am - cross bearer - Carter Dant; acolyte - Claire McCarthy

Upcoming Mass Intentions

• Monday, May 29: 7:30 am - Living and deceased Torreano family members
• Tuesday, May 30: 7:30 am - Joan Pejsa +
• Wednesday, May 31: 7:30 am - Purgatorial Society 
• Thursday, June 1: 7:30 am - Communion Service - Ann O'Connor +
• Friday, June 2: 7:30 am - Living & deceased parents of St. Gertrude parishioners; 8:30 am - NCA school Mass
• Saturday, June 3: 7:30 am - Bart McKee +; 5:00 pm - Jenny Wyman +
• Sunday, June 4: 8:00 am - Living and Deceased Torreano Family Members; 10:30 am Mass in church – Jack Taylor +; Gym Mass - Billy Tobin +; Robert Nelson + 

Click HERE for the daily readings for Masses. Here is the list of readings for this week for parishioners that prefer to look them up:

• Monday, May 29: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Jn 19:25-34
• Tuesday, May 30: Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31
• Wednesday, May 31: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56
• Thursday, June 1: Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52
• Friday, June 2: Sir 44:1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26
• Saturday, June 3: Sir 51:12cd-20/Mk 11:27-33

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.