Sacraments
While the funeral home is typically the first contact when making funeral arrangements, St. Gertrude’s is privileged to assist in guiding family and friends of the deceased through the process of...
Infant Baptism Baptisms are scheduled once a month usually on the third Sunday of the month at 1 pm, unless there is a conflict with another holiday. Up to four babies (or children) will be...
The Sacrament of Confession offers the opportunity for a Catholic person to receive forgiveness for sins they have committed and are reconciled with the Catholic Church. "Everyone says to himself:...
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and other ministries and works of Catholic people, are bound together and oriented toward...
WHAT IS CONFIRMATION? The Church understands this Sacrament to be a confirmation of a person’s Baptismal Promises and commitment to live out the faith in their daily lives. At Baptism we are born...
Congratulations on your Engagement! A Checklist of Some Important Details At least six months to a year before the wedding: Arrange for an interview with the clergy at St. Gertrude’s to reserve the...
The Anointing of the Sick, one of the seven sacraments, is the celebration of Christ's loving presence with those who are elderly, chronically ill, or anticipating hospitalization/surgery. Please...
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests Think you may have a calling to the...