St. Gertrude

Parents seeking Baptism for their child, please contact Beth Geis for information and to sign up. Baptismal Certificate requests can also be processed through Beth Geis.

The next Formation class is scheduled for September 23 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Fr. Rudolf Room. For more information, contact Fr. E.J. Stein.

Thank you to all who participated in last Sunday's Sorrowful Mother Pilgrimage. Your presence and support were truly appreciated as we gathered for prayer and reflection.

Save the date for December 5, 2026, for the fall festival at the parish. Registration for booth space is now open. Contact Janet at corkhum@

for more information.

Join the meal train to support mothers who have recently had a baby within the parish community. Contact Kara Janssen to sign up for meal deliveries or to receive meals.

Weekday Masses: Tues 8:35 am at St. Michael, Wed 7:30 am at HGA Oratory, Wed 6:00 pm at St. Peter, Thur 8:35 am at St. Michael, Fri 7:30 am at St. Michael. Weekend Masses: Sat 4:00 pm at St. Michael, Sat 5:30 pm at St. Peter, Sun 7:30 am at St. Michael, Sun 9:00 am at St. Peter, Sun 10:30 am at St. Michael. Monthly Masses: 1st Saturday Mass with Marian Devotion at 8:00 am at St. Michael, 1st Friday Mass with Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 6:00 pm at HGA Oratory.

Confessions are available 30 minutes after weekday Masses. Confession times on Saturdays are 3:30-3:50 pm at St. Michael and after Mass at St. Peter for 30 minutes, unless there is a baptism. Adoration and Confession times vary throughout the week, with various opportunities for prayer and reconciliation.

Join us for the Living Rosary event at St. Michael Church on Wednesday, October 7th, at 7:00 pm. This annual event is a beautiful tribute to our Blessed Mother on the Memorial of our Lady of the Rosary. All parishioners are encouraged to attend and start the month with a powerful spiritual weapon against evil and temptation.

Save the date for the Annual Fall Festival on October 17-18, 2026. The event will feature Faith, Country, & Family activities including special Mass, entertainment, music, historic displays, and more. Join us for a weekend of celebration and community gathering.

Sr. Loretto from the Missionary Childhood Association visited St. Michael School last week to educate students about the association's work and to thank them for their support. The students enjoyed learning about helping those in need and received positive life messages from Sr. Loretto.

Sun, Sep 20: Mass at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM | Mon, Sep 21: Mass at 6:00 PM | Wed, Sep 23: Mass at 7:00 PM | Sat, Sep 26: Mass at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Join us for our Candlelight Mass on Tuesday, Sep 22 at 7:00 PM.

On Tuesday, Sep 29, we will celebrate Mass at 8:30 AM honoring these great archangels. Parishioners are warmly invited to attend as we pray through their intercession for our schools, parishes, and families.

Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a special Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct 3 at 12:00 PM in the St. John Plaza. Ensure pets are leashed or in carriers for safety.

Join us for Rosary Coast to Coast on Sunday, Oct 4 at 3:00 PM at St. Michael Church. Unite in prayer with faithful nationwide for protection and renewal under the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Save the date for Sunday, Oct 11 as we celebrate our patron saint, St. Carlo Acutis, with an outdoor Mass at 11:30 AM followed by a family picnic. Volunteer and meal prep sign-ups are available on our parish website.

Sun 8:45 AM Mass – Missa Pro Populo. 11:00 AM Mass – † Julie Reece. Mon 8:30 AM Mass – † Thomas Fogarty. Adoration in Chapel 9:00 AM.

Prioritizing Worship of God as part of Beacons of Light Vision plan, focusing on Mass, sacraments, prayer, and spiritual growth.

School Mass on Monday at 8:30am. Listing of Lectors, Altar Servers, and Extraordinary Ministers for upcoming school Masses and weekdays.

Join in praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary Rosary on Wednesdays at 6:15 pm. Also, participate in Reparation to the Sacred Heart on the 4th Wednesday each month at 3 pm.

Holy Hour for the Dying every Friday at 6:30 pm in the chapel. Homebound Communion distribution program seeking volunteers for Saturday mornings.