St. Gertrude Catholic Parish

St. Gertrude
1420 W. Granville Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60660 ● Telephone: 773.764.3621
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ● September 19, 2010
Scenes from last year’s September Sensation: The GRalley
THE GRALLEY: Funding our Mission
The excitement is palpable as time for the GRalley draws near! Our numerous section leaders have been
working overtime to make everything just right. Vendors have been recruited, volunteers assigned, auction
items added, equipment ordered, bands booked – the fun is waiting to happen. What we need still is for you to
invite your friends, family and neighbors to come join us, thereby making sure that this, our essential parish
fundraiser, is a success. Thank you so much, and see you next Saturday for the Edgewater GRalley!
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From Father Grassi
It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up this Saturday, our third annual GRalley. So many people have been
working so hard to make the day a success, highlighting the Edgewater Community, having fun, and providing
needed funds for St. Gertrude Parish. A personal acknowledgement of my gratitude goes out to our chair
couple and their co chairs for providing the necessary leadership. Thanks to the folks working on ticket sales
and the ones promoting the raffle, both key to the financial success of the event which will be coordinated by
the finance chairs. Marketing has made the GRalley a known product in the community and beyond. The
Silent Auction tent will be a magnet thanks to those who gathered and will display the items. Sponsorship
seekers have raised funds that will help defray the cost. And, the volunteer co coordinators will have over 400
of you in place to make the day flow seamlessly. Community Relations has worked on our licensing and lots
of those necessary details. There will be howls of delight from children due to the creativity of the Kid’s Area
team. Eco-Friendly Advocacy will keep us green and teach us to be even greener. Gert’s Grill and Gert’s
Goodies head chefs will coordinate the army of cooks who will assure that we are well fed while Logistics will
have everything in place including other restaurants. The Artisan Alley procurers have gathered a bevy of
booths with beautiful and unique items to tempt us. Security will assure that we will be safe. And, the
Entertainment Committee has put together a spectacular line up. What a team! Thanks to them and to all of
you who have volunteered and to all who will attend this coming Saturday. God will bless you for your
generosity! See you there.
DJG
The words of Amos and Luke today deal with the failure of material wealth and the futility of
selfishness. Instead of seeking security and assurance in our "things," we are reminded that “…there is one
God. There is also one mediator between God and God’s children, the man Christ Jesus.” For me, the central
message of Jesus is to love unconditionally, to realize we are all one and beloved by the one God. Our Jewish
brothers and sisters have just completed the period of introspection and renewal culminating in Yom Kippur,
and will soon celebrate Sukkot, the festival of the harvest. Our Muslim sisters and brothers just celebrated Eid
al Fitr, the joyous breaking of the fast of Ramadan. Although praying with different voices, all celebrate the
unlimited love of the one God.
As Catholics our central prayer is one of inclusion, abundance, and sharing – the gift of the table, the
Eucharist. In our Eucharist we commemorate the gift of Jesus who “gave himself as ransom for all,” and
renew our own commitment to pray, act, and celebrate the unlimited gift of God’s love. An old song says
“they’ll know we are Christians by our love.” Today is also Catechetical Sunday, acknowledging that each of
us is called to be the love of God in the world. What better catechesis than to share with a spirit of abundance,
not the fear of tomorrow which leads to hoarding, but the wonder of today that is God’s merciful gift. In our
praying, our doing, our celebrating (even our GRalley!) we can embody the love that forms us. One of my
favorite quotes from St. Francis of Assisi is “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words;”
but perhaps even more to the point is this one from Anonymous, “It is no use walking anywhere to preach
unless our walking is our preaching.” And maybe the most perfect is from my mom, who had
an expansive vision of family. When one of us would ask whether we could bring a friend
home to dinner, her stock reply was “Absolutely, we can always throw another rock in the
soup!” The soup kettle is always full, and there is always room to squeeze one more chair
around the table. Mom understood best: one God, one love, together.
Denise Goodman for Growing in Faith
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Spotlight
Yes, there will be 15 live bands at the GRalley including ~
Kings Go Forth,
Djarara,
Joel Paterson and the Modern Sounds, and
The Del Moroccos.
Purchase Raffle and Admission tickets at the back of the church today or go online
to www.edgewatergralley.com this week and to check the performance schedule.
Training for All Volunteers
On Monday, September 20 at 7pm all volunteers are to meet in the gym. For more information
contact Walter Pophin at wpophin@edgewatergralley.com.
We Still Need Volunteers ~ for ticket sales in the evening and for Saturday
evening clean up. Help us close out the evening and be a part of that wonderful
glow of success. You can sign up at the back of church this weekend or contact
Walter Pophin at wpophin@edgewatergralley.com
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The Success of the GRalley Silent Auction Depends on Our Parishioners!
Please consider procuring or donating an auction item.
Contact Ethna or Jim Byrne 773-856-0252 or Jbyrne9512@aol.com
Donate to the New Gert's Goodies Tent
Please plan to donate a batch of your favorite baked treats to the Gert's Goodies Tent.
Yes, we are adding dessert to the GRalley experience! Please bring baked goods,
individually wrapped, to the NCA Cafeteria on Friday, September 24, from 5 - 8p.m.
Contact Kathy Wall at 773-761-4734 or Kathy.wall@mercer.com
Early Bird Raffle Winner: Congratulations to Monica Kazmier! She won $500 in the early bird drawing
last Sunday. Buy your raffle tickets now for The Big GRalley Raffle Saturday, September 25…
1st prize ~ $5,000; 2nd prize ~ $2,500; 3rd prize ~ $1,000.
Calendar Notes
This Weeks’s Activities
Sunday September 19
11am ~ RCIA begins
Monday, September 20
7pm ~ GRalley volunteer training (in gym)
Save the Date
Saturday, September 25
Noon - 10pm ~ The GRalley
Monday, September 27
7pm ~ Eucharistic Minister Training
Saturday, October 2
5pm WOW Teen Mass
Sunday, October 3
8:45 - 9:45am ~ CCD classes begin
8am - 2pm ~ LifeSource blood drive
Sunday, October 10
Anointing of the Sick at all masses
Saturday, October 16
11am ~ Pax Christi Illinois Peace Mass
Friday, October 22
9am ~ NCA Leadership Mass
6 - 9pm ~ NCA Family Dance
Saturday and Sunday, October 30 and 31
At all the masses, Ofrenda Table
Sunday, November 14
Parish Pictorial Directory available
3pm ~ Celebration of the Feast of St. Gertrude,
All Are Welcome Concert
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Parish News
We could use the
assistance of more communion ministers, especially
at the 8am and 11:30am Sunday masses. Is it your
turn to serve your parish in this way? A training will
be offered next Monday, September 27, 7pm, in
church. Contact Peter Buttitta: 773-764-3621, or
stgertrude1420@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.
Be a Communion Minister:
St. Gertrude East ~ Sacred Heart: With school
repairs complete, the 9:30 mass at Scared Heart
School (Sheridan/Granville) has resumed.
Interested in Joining the Catholic Church (or Know
Someone Who Is)? The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA) is a powerful and
enriching process to explore
membership in the Catholic Church.
Our first meeting is scheduled for
Sunday, September 19 after the 10am
mass. For further information, call
Ann O'Connor at 773-764-3621.
CCD: Please consider registering your grade school-
aged child for CCD classes, which begin on Sunday,
October 3 at 8:45am. Call Ann O’Connor at ~
773-764-3621.
The Poetry Pilgrims ~ will meet on Monday,
September 20 at 7:30pm in the rectory to continue
our reading and discussion of poetry by the Rainer
Maria Rilke (1875-1926), a great lyric poet in the
German language. To celebrate the nativity of our
Blessed Mother this month we will be including
some of his poems on the life of the Virgin Mary.
Please call Mary Grover at 773-338-3564.
Lost Child Pilgrimage: a Sacred Journey of Loss,
Healing and Hope: The Shrine of Our Lady of
Pompeii will offer its 10th annual Lost Child
Pilgrimage on Saturday, October 16. Father Richard
Fragomeni will celebrate a Liturgy of Lamentation,
and our parishioner, Maggie Kast, will speak on
Navigating the Labyrinth of Loss. Breakout sessions
will follow with experts on miscarriage and infant
loss; child/adolescent loss; and loss of adult children.
A light lunch will follow. Registration fees are due
before Tuesday, October 12 is $20; after October 12
and at the door, $25. The Shrine is located at
1224 W. Lexington St., Chicago, IL, 60607. For
more information call the Shrine at 312-421-3757.
Retired Men’s Group ~ will met on at 9am, Thursday,
September 23 in the ministry center. All retired men
of the parish, friends and neighbors are welcome.
Contact Wally Bradford at 773-761-1912.
Helping Hands Ministry (soup & sandwich makers for
Epworth Church men’s shelter) will host a coffee
and dessert get-together on Saturday, October 2, 10 11:30am in the social hall. Come join
us in kicking off the new 2010-11
season. The first group meets
Monday, October 4 at 7:30pm. Come
and find out what it’s all about. All are welcome.
Call Brenda Arreola at 773-973-5464.
Christmas
Bazaar !?! It’s really not too
early...especially if you are cleaning closets or
garages and you find buried treasures for the white
elephant table. Items may be dropped off at the
rectory. Or, call the rectory ~ 773-764-3621.
Special Collection for Seminaries: Please place
envelopes in with the regular collection next Sunday.
Blood Drive: The next LifeSource blood drive will be
Sunday, October 3 in the social hall after all the
masses. Please consider donating.
AIDS Run/Walk Chicago 2010: Please support Team
Catholic Charities by making a donation or joining
the team on Saturday, October 2 in Grant Park. The
funds directly benefit the 300+ clients of Catholic
Charities ministry and case management in Cook and
Lake counties. For more information go to:
afc.aidschicago.org/metcommunity/tcc
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School News and Activities
NCA and BBQ!
Eat, Learn and Be Merry
~ at The Wooden Spoon
5047 N. Clark St.
Please join the friends and family of NCA on
Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30pm for a gourmet
BBQ at the Wooden Spoon in Andersonville.
Reconnect with old friends or make some new ones.
Watch and/or assist a professional chef prepare some
BBQ favorites under the stars in Wooden Spoon’s
gorgeous outdoor kitchen. Tickets are $75 each.
100% of the proceeds go to NCA. You are sure to
leave with a smile on your face.
For tickets or more information, contact
Leigh Holzman at 773-743-6277 or
lholzman@ncaweb.org
Important upcoming dates:
There will be NCA Open Houses
for prospective families at 9am on
Tuesday, October 26, and
Thursday, December 2 at 9am.
September 19, 2010
Community News and Activities
Peace One Day: Sunday, September 19 is Peace One
Day in Evanston. An interfaith celebration of UN
international day of peace with Dances of Universal
Peace. Music and prayers for peace, 1-2pm, at the
Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave. or
ucevanston.org or 847-864-1330.
The Edgewater Home Tour is Celebrating its 22nd
year! It’s today, Sunday, September 19, in the
Edgewater North area just east of St. Gertrude
Church. Check in is at the Granville Avenue
Methodist Church, 1307 Granville Avenue from
noon to 4pm. Enjoy a walk in our beautiful
neighborhood and support your neighborhood history
museum by attending this community event.
An Evening With Anthony Molinaro ~ featuring his
wildly popular solo rendition of George Gershwin’s
Rhapsody in Blue and improvisations on music of
The Beatles with fellow faculty members Scott
Burns and Victor Garcia. Presented by Loyola's
Music program on Friday September 24, 7:30pm,
Loyola University Auditorium @ Mundelein Center,
1032 W. Sheridan Rd. The event is free.
Reservations may be made to guarantee seating. Call
773-508-3847. This concert will be broadcast live on
Loyola’s WLUW 88.7 FM.
St. Bonaventure Centennial ~ celebrates 100 years of
parish life at St. Bonaventure Church, 1625 West
Diversey Parkway. A cornerstone of the Lake View
community for 100 years. Annual Reunion Mass:
Saturday, November 6 at 7pm. Centennial Jubilee
Mass: Sunday, July 17, 2011, at 10am. Visit their
website: saintbonaventurecentennial.yolasite.com,
or contact Pamela (Tossi) Galas at 773-685-8506.
NCA Primary School:
6216 N. Glenwood Ave
Phone: 773-743-6277
NCA Middle School:
5519 N. Magnolia
Phone: 773-271-2008, or
www.northsidecatholic.org
Therapy Groups for Victims-Survivors of Sexual
Abuse: Three twelve-week support groups for men
and women who have been sexually abused as
minors are being sponsored by the Archdiocese
Office of Assistance Ministry. There is no fee. For
further information, contact Kathleen Leggdas at
312-534-5268 or Matt Hunnicutt at 312-534-5268
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Our Parish at Prayer
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
7:00am
9:00am
Cornelius “Corky” Desmond
Damacia Peon
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
7:00am Leona Charlotte Skelly
9:00am Kathryn Kranzfelder
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
7:00am Bruno Schlesinger
9:00am NCA Children’s Mass
Rozalia Czupryna
September 19, 2010
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Prv 3:27-34; Lk 8:16-18
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Prv 30:5-9; Lk 9:1-6
Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9
Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22
Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Lk 9:43b-45
Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146; 1 Tm 6:11-16;
Lk 16:19-31
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
7:00am Communion Service ~ Helen M. Schmidt
9:00am Communion Service ~
Ellenine Goldthwaite, BVM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
7:00am Sarah Ellyn Farley
9:00am Ann Margaret Geary, BVM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8:00am Loretta Donnelly
5:00pm Strubbe-Galoney Family
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:00am Catheryn Alexander
9:30am St. Gertrude East (Sheridan and Granville) ~
Marie and Michael Adler
10:00am Michael Adler Jr.
10:30am Irene and Jesse Dalsky
11:30am Joseph Laczkowski
Indicates Mass is being said in memory of the individual
Rosary: 8:40am Monday - Friday; 8:30am Saturday
Altar Servers
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:00pm Tim Plomin, John Wall. Reah Rohrbeck
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
10:00am Elizabeth Dwyer, Emma Ellis, Eileen Lamble
11:30am Frances Garcia, Emilia Vidal, Taylor Hartung
Lectors
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:00pm Elizabeth Sterling, Norman Bowers
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:00am Mary Stachura, Charlotte Kovacs
10:00am Brad Mulick, Bob Dwyer
11:30am Elizabeth Hartman, Debra Kite
Eucharistic Ministers
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:00pm Norman Bowers, Pat Mann, Mary Cook,
Joan and Tim Harrington
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:00am Mary Stachura, Ed and Ester Bugler,
Hallie Burhoe, Paula Rodriguez, Barb Daly,
Mary Wyler
10:00am Andrew Dwyer, Rafael Melendez,
Anthony Meyers, Beth Nelson,
Tiffany Simons, David Chan, Theresa Resch
11:30am Steve Monti, Elizabeth Hartman, Lina Peon,
Anthony Long, Mary Pat Hartung,
Michelle Kuehlhorn, Lisa Kelly
Greeters
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:00pm Linda Orellana, Sr. Sue Paweski
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:00am Kate Flynn, Lisa Torres, Chris Phillips
10:00am Kim Wagner, Beth Ruegg
11:30am Steven and Tracy Mitchell
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Financial Highlights
August 2010 Giving
Electronic giving
Sunday envelopes
Loose cash
TOTAL GIVING
$15,655
$34,297
$3,319
$53,271
August Budget
(five Sundays in August)
$71,015
Difference
- $17,743
Year to Date Giving
Budgeted
Difference
$102,121
$141,082
- $38,961
September 19, 2010
Milestones
II Thomas Baran and Ericka Chesnul
I Scott Manley and Megan Beuthin
May they rest in peace…
Ann Margaret Geary, BVM
Sarah Ellyn Farley
If you would like to become a member of the parish,
please ask for a registration form from one of the
greeters on Sunday or stop by the rectory.
New Parishioners
* Robert and Marile Sorenson, and their children,
Alexandra, Nicolas and Nathan
* Julio Hernandez Ramirez and Nicole Mikula
* Elisabeth Arb and her daughter Linda Weber
ST. GERTRUDE PASTORAL SERVICES
STAFF
LOCATIONS:
Rev. Dominic Grassi, Pastor
RECTORY: 1420 W. Granville Ave. 60660- Phone 773-764-3621
Rev. Mike Bradley, Resident
Fax 772-761-4164, E-mail stgertrude1420@sbcglobal.net
Rev. Bill Kenneally, Pastor Emeritus
http://www.stgertrudechicago.org
Peter Buttitta, Director of Ministries
MINISTRY CENTER: 6214 N. Glenwood Phone 773-973-5464
Ann O’Connor, Faith Formation
NEW PARISHIONERS
Mary Herbin-Horan, Liturgical Music
You are most welcome and are invited to stop in at the rectory to introduce yourself
Carol Beatty, St. Gertrude East Music Director
and register. And, you may register with one of the Greeters before or after any Mass."
Mary Ann Collins, Social Services
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
Marge Butzen, Business Manager
We have an enriching program called the R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation for
Jayne Deiters, Parish Secretary
Adults). Contact the rectory for details
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
MINISTRY OF CARE AND COMMUNION
9:30 AM Gertrude East (at Sheridan & Rosemont)
Trained ministers will gladly visit and bring communion to those who are sick or
10:30 AM Mass in the Gym (except summer months)
homebound. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.
MONDAY through FRIDAY: 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM
COUNSELING, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION AND MASSAGE THERAPY
SATURDAY: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil)
RECTORY HOURS
For information, consultation and referrals for counseling, psychotherapy, spiritual
Business Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pm
direction or massage therapy, leave a confidential message.
Drop off/pick up: Monday - Wednesday, 4:30PM to 8PM
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY – 773-338-4334, Dr. John Neafsey
Saturday 9AM to 6PM, Sunday, 9AM to 1PM
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION – 773-764-8884
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Bob Backis, Marilyn Gehant, Jim Manzardo, Terra Solove
Individual: Saturday from 4:15-4:45 PM and by request
MASSAGE THERAPY –
Communal: Consult bulletin for specific times and dates.
Carol McRaith, 773-259-1268; Terra Solove, 773-358-8020
BAPTISM
Baptisms take place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. A mandatory SUPPORT GROUPS …
Al-Anon — Sundays at 7:00 PM in the Ministry Center
parent preparation meeting is held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Open AA - Gertie’s Group - Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Ministry Center
All arrangements should be made by calling the rectory.
Caris Pregnancy Center - Pregnancy Support, free pregnancy tests, and
MARRIAGE
post-abortion help, ~ 773-338-8311.
Arrangements begin by setting up an appointment with the pastor. Preparations
Gamblers Anonymous — Fridays at 7 PM in the Ministry Center.
are to begin at least four (4) months prior to the desired date.