"Only say the word and my servant will be healed."
– Mathew 8:8
– Mathew 8:8
Who We Are
The St. Gertrude Parish Health Ministry is a group of men and women who are on a mission to reflect the compassionate, healing love of Jesus Christ.
What We Do
Members of the Parish Health Ministry serve the parish and community by helping people achieve optimal health and wellness of body, mind, and spirit through the following services:
- health education
- prevention programs
- screenings
- referrals
- advocacy
- other whole-person health-related services
When We Meet
The Health Cabinet (leadership team) meets via Zoom once a month during the school year.
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets once a month. Dates are TBD. See the bulletin for details. Members of this ministry also distribute prayer shawls and lap blankets after Masses throughout the year. The next prayer shawl distribution is October 9-10, 2021 before and after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on October 9 and the 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 p.m. Masses on October 10.
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets once a month. Dates are TBD. See the bulletin for details. Members of this ministry also distribute prayer shawls and lap blankets after Masses throughout the year. The next prayer shawl distribution is October 9-10, 2021 before and after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on October 9 and the 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 p.m. Masses on October 10.
Join Us
If you are interested in volunteering with the Parish Health Ministry, please contact Jeanne Palcic, RN, (information below). If you are interested in the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please contact Anne Schueler (information below).
Contact Us
If you need information or referrals or have comments or suggestions for programming, please contact Jeanne Palcic, RN. To register for a program, please refer to the respective flyer or publicity material or the church bulletin.
Jeanne Palcic, RN
Chairperson of Parish Health Ministry
Email: jpalcic@fuse.net
Phone: (513) 317-4123
Anne Schueler
Co-chairperson for the Prayer Shawl Subcommittee
Email: stgertrudeprayershawl@gmail.com
Phone: (513) 818-5397
Jeanne Palcic, RN
Chairperson of Parish Health Ministry
Email: jpalcic@fuse.net
Phone: (513) 317-4123
Anne Schueler
Co-chairperson for the Prayer Shawl Subcommittee
Email: stgertrudeprayershawl@gmail.com
Phone: (513) 818-5397
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