St. Gertrude's Parish is a worshiping community which seeks to live its Catholic faith based on Christian values. The parish is unified in diversity, committed to community service, and called to extend God's love to everyone. Using our living faith, we will strive to motivate children and families to embrace the Catholic tradition, through excellence in education and commitment to the community, so that it might now and always enrich every aspect of their lives.
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SAINT GERTRUDE
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St. Gertrude was orphaned at a very early age and was raised in the Cistercian Abbey, of Helfta, Eisleben, Saxany. She was very intelligent and became very interested in philosophy, she could read and write Latin, but was reproached by Christ, in a vision, for seeking wisdom of the world. From then on she studied the Bible and the works of the Church Fathers. Our Lord and Our Lady appeared to her many times, giving her revelations about Heaven and about how the Holy Family lived here on earth. They also gave her instructions on how to live a holy life. Her writings encouraged devotions to Our Lord and Our Lady, and her works were greatly praised by Saint Teresa and Saint Francis de Sales. |
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SERVICES
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| Saturday Mass: | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday Mass: | 8:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. |
| Weekdays Mass: |
Mon/Fri/Sat: 8:00 a.m. Tues - Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. Wed/Thurs: 5:30 p.m. |
| Confessions: | Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Eucharistic Adoration: | First Fridays - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Seating Capacity: | 400 |
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SACRAMENTS
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| Penance: | Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm or any time by appointment |
| Baptism: | Classes are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm Baptism is the second Sunday of every month at 12:00 noon Please contact the parish office to make arrangements prior to the class. Parents and god-parents must attend preparation class. |
| Marriage: | Couples should contact a parish priest at least 6 months in advance for preparation. |
| Anointing of the Sick: | By appointment. |
