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Pope Francis to Grant Plenary Indulgences on First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

7/16/2021

The first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday, July 25. “In order to increase the devotion of the faithful and for the salvation of souls,” states an article published on vaticannews.va, Pope Francis is granting plenary indulgences to grandparents, the elderly, and the faithful who, “motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity,” participate under the usual conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer. The plenary indulgence will be granted to the faithful who devote adequate time to actually or virtually visiting the elderly who are in need or are sick, abandoned, or disabled. Read the full article for more information about how to participate.

World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly will be observed every year on the fourth Sunday of July.

Important Letter from Archbishop Schnurr

7/8/2021

Please click the image to the left to read this important letter from Archbishop Schnurr regarding Beacons of Light.

Walk to Remember - Rescheduled for July 31, 2021!

7/2/2021

Our Walk to Remember (originally June 19 and canceled due to inclement weather) has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2021!

What: A 5k walk in memory of those who have passed away
When: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021
Where: St. Gertrude and neighborhoods in Madeira

Read more for registration and contact information, important details for new registrants, and to view the course map.

L'alto: Junior High Summer Events

6/30/2021

We invite all 7th and 8th graders in the parish to join us for two exciting events in July!

Teambuilder Night
When: Friday, July 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Gertrude lower lot
Games, and games, and games, oh my! Join us for some good-spirited Minute to Win It games in the St. Gertrude lower lot. There is no cost, and friends are always welcome. Please bring a completed permission form, and get ready for a high-energy evening.

Kayak Trip
When: Saturday, July 31, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Scenic River Canoe Excursions, Milford
There’s nothing like a trip down the river to get outside and beat the heat. Join us at Scenic River Canoe Excursions in Milford for a 5-mile kayak/canoe trip. Cost is $40, and we suggest bringing $5 in case you want to buy a cold beverage after the excursion. Spots are limited to 30 participants. Please visit https://my.stgertrude.org/s/event-list to register, beginning July 6.

If you have any questions, please contact Walter Plummer, director of youth formation, at wplummer@stgertrude.org or (513) 561-8369.

Children's Chant Camp

6/22/2021

Want something a little different for your kids to do this summer? St. Gertrude's music program will be holding a three-day camp for children ages five to 13 to teach kids how to read and sing the distinctive music of our faith: Gregorian chant. There will also be an art session each day during which the children will create and paint examples of letters inspired by ancient illuminated music manuscripts.

When: July 8-10, 2021

Morning session (5- to 7-year-olds): 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon session (8- to 13-year-olds): 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: St. Gertrude Parish Center

Cost: First child is $50. Each additional child is $25. (Cost covers art supplies, music handouts, and snacks.)

The camp is limited to 40 children. To reserve your child's spot, please register at https://my.stgertrude.org/s/class-list. If you do not yet have a MyStGertrude login yet, please email Kristen Eggers at kristen@stgertrude.org. If you have any questions about chant camp, please contact Catherine Fishlock at musicdirector@stgertrude.org.

Annual Treasure Mart

6/18/2021

On Saturday, July 17, the Ladies of Charity will host their Annual Treasure mart from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the school gym. All proceeds go directly to programs that help the poor. Items that aren't purchased will be donated to Hope Emergency or St. Vincent de Paul. A lot of volunteers (both men and women) are needed to set up, move large items, and clean up. Please contact Jean Wilkinson at (513) 498-5085 if you would like to help.

Walk to Remember - CANCELED (Weather)

5/20/2021

Join members of St. Gertrude Church for a Walk to Remember. This 5k walk is a community event - open to all - and will begin at St. Gertrude at 9am on June 19, 2021. It's a great way to join with others to remember those who have passed away.

Here are all of the details:

Introducing MyStGertrude

3/9/2021

What is MyStGertrude?

MyStGertrude is an online platform that will allow you to:

Update your contact information to stay well connected to the community
Update your giving settings
Register for classes like Family Faith, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, adult formation offerings, and much more
Join Groups/Ministries
View upcoming Events and reserve tickets.

St. Joseph Triduum: March 17-19

2/25/2021

In lieu of the annual Lenten Parish Mission, which has been cancelled due to COVID, the Dominican Friars of St. Gertrude are very happy to offer a special three day series on St. Joseph, a veritable "Triduum" if you will, concluding with a Dominican Rite Mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph.

Our “Triduum of St. Joseph” will involve a three-day period of special reflection and more focused prayer, in order to learn from St. Joseph’s example and ask for his help as we aspire to be loving, obedient to God, accepting of others, courageous, industrious, and chaste like him. It is our response as a parish to Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Patris Corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), which designated this year especially to such spiritual exercises. The St. Joseph Triduum will take place at St. Gertrude beginning at 7:30pm each night from March 17-19, 2021. All of the details for this one-of-a-kind event are as follows:

Lenten Fish Fry Dates Announced

2/12/2021

Oh yeah. They're back. They're definitely back.

COVID ain't stoppin' these.

If you've loved the St. Gertrude Fish Frys in the past, you're in luck this Lent. Fish Frys are back...drive-thru style with the same superb fishy meals you've come to love.

So, save the dates and save some room in your appetites on Feb. 26, Mar. 12, and Mar. 26.

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