Effective July 1, 2020 Father John Ryan will be assigned Chaplain at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center and Wynhoven Healthcare Center Father Ray Hymel will return to St. Gertrude as Pastor. Let us pray for both priests as they prepare for their new assignments and our parish as we go through another change. A few Clarion Heralds will be available in the church, which is unlocked during the day, later today if you want to read about all the priest assignment changes. Fr. Bach is also moving to a new parish.

Hello everyone! Due to COVID-19, the archbishop has cancelled all daily and weekend Masses for this weekend. If you would like to attend confession, please contact Fr. Ryan at 758-7542. Maria Matherne, Admin Asst. is working from home. Unfortunately, we still have to pay our monthly bills so if you would like to drop your weekly envelopes through the slot at the rectory it would be deeply appreciated. We pray that all will be safe and we will update you as we receive updates from Archbishop Aymann. Also, all parish functions, meetings and CCD classes have been cancelled.

Archbishop Aymond: Public Masses, Evenings of Confession, other gatherings canceled March 16, 2020 by Archbishop Gregory Aymond March 16, 2020 To: Clergy, Religious and Laity Dear Friends in Christ: In light of the announcements from President Trump and Governor Edwards today, effective immediately, public Mass cannot be celebrated. Priests may celebrate Mass privately. Wednesday night confessions scheduled for the upcoming three Wednesdays are canceled. Stations of the Cross and any other gatherings for prayer must also be canceled. All St. Joseph Altars that have not already been canceled or postponed must cancel as of today. Let us pray for those who have died because of the virus, and for the healing of those who have been affected. Let us turn to our loving God and implore his protection. This is a time to lean on our faith and to act responsibly as has been requested by our government officials. May the healing power of Jesus be with you and all you hold in your heart. Be assured of my prayers daily and I will pray for you in my private daily Mass. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Wishing you God’s blessings, I am Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans

As a result of the Governors orders to close all Louisiana schools, and the archdiocese decision to close all catholic schools for the next 30 days, we will cancel CCD classes until Further notice! We will be in contact soon with all teachers to discuss plans to finish out the CCD year and complete First Reconciliation, First Communion and Retreat options for the Jr. High/High School students. Lord, we live in fear and uncertainty as we experience the Coronavirus. Be our strength and our hope. Give healing to those affected and protection to all of us. We ask you to calm our fears and trust in You. We also ask the prayers of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, St. Joseph, and Blessed Seelos to strengthen us in this time of need. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. Your CCD Team

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It’s never too late to start thinking about lent. Instead of giving up something why not do something extra. Sign up for a daily Lenten program from Dynamic Catholic. It comes to you daily through e-mail. And it is free. To sign up go to dynamiccatholic.com. Search for best lent ever. It has been an awesome program in the past. It is the same company that produces the books we receive at church for holiday gifts. Also visit our Facebook page during lent for inspirational content that will sure to make your Lenten season a better spiritual experience.

St. Gertrude is most fortunate to be able to announce that we are having a Lenten Mission from Saturday, March 28th to Thursday, April 2nd. The Missioner is Fr. George E. Knab, O.M.I. The Mission Theme will be Simply Live-True Religions for the 21st Century.

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Join us each Sunday at 2PM for Family Friendly Bingo! Doors open at 1PM with food, drink and sweets. It is a way to support our church while having a great time and enjoying great food! BINGO!!!

St Gertrude’s St Vincent de Paul Society wishes to thank the wonderful parishioners and friends for their generous support of money and non-perishable items. The donation baskets are still located in the rear of the church for those who wish to donate. We offer special thanks to our Bingo Committee and Bingo players who donate items to the food pantry weekly. As always our people are willing to extend a hand to our brothers and sisters in need. We provide assistance to anyone needing help, no matter what religion, race or background. Whether you live in St. Charles or Lafourche, you are part of our family when in need. We continue to provide assistance to our community in need. We generally help with food baskets for people in need monthly, Food for Seniors (currently providing between 20-30 food boxes monthly), holiday food baskets, and general assistance as needed. We are always looking for additional members. It doesn’t require a great deal from any one person. Please consider joining this group of hard working parishioners. Our meeting are posted in the bulletin.

Make St. Gertrude Catholic Church your home! Registration Forms are located in the rear of the church which can be placed in the collection or you can call or stop by the rectory and register your family! Be part of the One, Holy, Apostolic Catholic Church! Come Home!