The Masses today are of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Rosary (October 7th) with the commemoration and Last Gospel of Pentecost XVIII.
The Rosary Confraternity will lead the outdoor procession after the 9:00 AM High Mass. The Annual Rosary Confraternity Communion Breakfast follows the Mass and procession.
Rosaries will be blessed (with all indulgences) at all Masses.
Vespers are at 4:30 PM, with Exposition, October Devotions, and Benediction following Vespers.
Elizabeth (Betty) Richter, a dear and long-time member of St. Gertrude the Great, died this past week. Her wake will be Tuesday morning in Helfta Hall at 10:30 AM. The Rosary will be at 11:15 AM followed by the Requiem High Mass at 11:30 AM.
Also please remember to pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Thomas “Rocky” Teets, husband of Colleen and brother-in-law of Larry and Anne Brugger. Bishop Dolan performed his funeral yesterday in Urbana.
Remember to pray as well for Father Francis LeBlanc. Bishop Dolan sang the pontifical Requiem High Mass for him on Wednesday this past week in Phoenix.
Finally, in your charity, please pray for all of our sick and shut-in, especially for the father of Linda Campbell, who is seriously ill.
The October Devotions (Rosary, Litany of Loreto, and Prayer to St. Joseph) are recited every school day at 3:10 PM. By exception, due to No School this Monday, Columbus Day, October Devotions are at 4:30 PM with Low Mass at 5:00 PM. Every Wednesday the Rosary is recited before the Blessed Sacrament exposed at 3:00 PM, with Benediction and Holy Communion at approximately 3:30 PM. Join our children in prayer! The Rosary is also recited before the Blessed Sacrament exposed on Saturday at 8:10 AM with Benediction followed by Mass at 9:00 AM.
Friday, October 13th, the Rosary Confraternity is sponsoring the final, candlelight, Fatima Rosary Procession at approximately 7:15 PM, following the 5:45 PM Mass. We will meet in our usual location, at the First Watch Restaurant parking lot across from Rafferty’s on Floer Road, which runs parallel with Muhlhauser Road. You may enter Floer Road from either Union Centre Boulevard or Muhlhauser Road. The darkness is closing in. Come to spread some light.
School confessions will now be heard after school (approx. 3:30 PM) every Tuesday afternoon during the School Year. In addition, Confessions are heard at about 11:15 AM on Friday morning, and 10:45 AM on First Friday.
When : Every Monday from 4:15 – 6:00 PM
Where : Sharon Woods Park Soccer Fields
Who : All boys, ages 8-90
Contact the Office to sign up: 513-645-4212.
Bishop Dolan or Father Cekada are now offering a systematic study of the Catholic Faith – for all – especially converts and interested non-Catholics, or Catholics who would simply like to learn more about their Holy Faith. Please invite, and even accompany, anyone who may be interested. Join us Saturdays at 3:00 PM.
Our prayers and best wishes to Charles and Bev Simpson, whose daughter, Regina Marie Angelina, was baptized Monday evening, and also to Larry and Deborah Eby, whose daughter Catherine Suzanne was baptized Saturday.
Next Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all Masses. Please come to the center of the Communion Rail. Rosary and Benediction are at 5:15 PM (special time).
October 15th, Pentecost XIX with the commemoration of St. Teresa of Avila, V. Preface: Trinity