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About St. Gertrude Parish
Our Mission Statement
St. Gertrude is a Eucharist-centered Roman Catholic parish
committed to the Word of God through the Dominican heritage
of prayer, preaching, and teaching. Gathering as the Body of
Christ and serving our brothers and sisters - within our Catholic
family and beyond - we grow in love together on our journey
with Jesus to the Father.
Schedules and Directions
Current Schedules for Mass, Confession,
and Eucharistic Adoration
Directions to St. Gertrude
Church Hours
The church is open:
Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Parish Secretary and Business
Manager Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Parish Receptionist Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (holidays excluded)
General Information
How to Join the Parish
New Parishioner Registration
New members are always welcome! Registration for St. Gertrude
Parish takes place following the 9:30 a.m. Sunday mass in
the Parish Center library. Parishioners will be on hand
to introduce you to all that St. Gertrude Parish has to
offer and distribute information about the St. Gertrude
School and the Parish's many exciting ministries.
Considering Entering the Catholic Church?
RCIA is the process through which adults are fully initiated
in the Catholic Faith community. The process provides for
different levels of entry. Please visit our RCIA
page for additional information.
Baby-Sitting During Masses
Parents are welcome to utilize our free baby-sitting services
provided in the East/West Room in the Parish Center during
the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sundays (normally babysitting
is not provided on special holidays, such as Easter and Christmas;
we welcome families with babies and toddlers in church for
worship, but please be conscious of utilizing the vestibule
if your child begins to cry, thank you!).
Receiving the Sacraments
Sacrament of Matrimony
Call the Priory at 513-561-5954 for information.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession)
Wednesday, during Holy Hour 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
(or by appointment by calling the Priory)
Sacrament of First Reconciliation
and Communion
Children preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation
and Eucharist must attend Religious Education or Catholic
School regularly and actively participate in a two year
preparation program. In addition, parents attend two meetings
prior to each Sacrament to help lead their children through
the final preparation.
Sacrament of Baptism
You must be a registered parishioner or live within the
parish boundaries to request the sacrament for your child.
Parents must attend our Baptism catechesis class (first
Sunday of each month, 1:45 p.m. in the Parish Center) after
first meeting with one of our priests in our parish offices
in order to obtain the correct forms and information (godparents/sponsors
must fill out a particular form, signed by their pastor
from their home parish). Baptisms take place on second,
third and fourth Sundays of each month (excluding the season
of Lent). The class explains the necessity of Baptism and
the role of the parents as the primary teachers of their
children in the ways of faith. The catechesis is provided
by our parish priests & a team of lay people. Special
factors may cause this to vary. Check with the office and
watch the bulletin.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation Preparation Classes last a full year. Along
with regular attendance and classroom participation, candidates
are expected to complete a minimum of 25 hours of community
service. In addition there are candidate/sponsor meetings
and a retreat. Usually this Sacrament is celebrated when
the child is in 8th grade. Contact the Religious Education
Office at (513) 561-8369. If you are an adult contact one
of our priests directly in the Priory at (513) 561-5954.
Sacrament of Annointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick is a healing Sacrament of the
Church. Anyone who is sick or elderly and in need of physical
or emotional healing can come to our Healing Mass which
is celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 11:30
a.m. Within this Mass we will communally celebrate the Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick. Those being anointed should
sit in the front pews of the church. If you wish to be anointed
and are not able to come to this 1st Saturday Mass, please
call the secretary (561-5954 x104) and let her know that
you would like one of our priests to make a home visit.
Those who would like to receive the Sacrament before a
hospital stay or surgery are invited to call the parish
office to make arrangements. The Sacrament is also available
to those who may be near death. Please inform the parish
office when a friend or relative from the parish enters
or leaves the hospital. The parish bulletin has a section
for names of people who are sick to notify the entire parish
to pray.
Ministry to the sick and shut-ins
St. Gertrude has a comprehensive system of caring for our
elderly and shut-ins through the help of extraordinary lay
ministers of the Eucharist. By calling the "St. Gertrude
Careline", our sick and shut-ins are able to receive
communion once a week and are visited by a priest once per
month for other sacramental needs. Please call St. Gertrude
in order to obtain the phone number for the St. Gertrude Careline.
If you know a sick or shut-in Catholic within parish boundaries
who would like to receive communion, please call the St. Gertrude
Careline and notify us. Likewise if you know a parishioner
who will go into the hospital, please help us by calling the
parish offices. It is possible to call after hours and leave
a message on our secretary's voice mail (561-5954 x104).
Alternatively, you can download and fill out a St.
Gertrude Parish Visitation of the Sick Ministry Request form
and fax or return it to the parish.
Religious Vocations
Single men or women interested in answering the call to Priesthood
or Religious Life are encouraged to contact one of our friars
or sisters (513) 561-5954 or the Diocesan Vocation Director
at (513) 421-3131. You will find more information about the
Dominican Friars at St. Gertrude at our Dominican
Community page.
Dominican Community
Learn more about the Dominican
Community at St. Gertrude.
Parish Staff
Pastoral Staff (Dominican Friars)
Business Manager - Dave Abele, 561-5954.
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St. Gertrude Parish and School
Dominican Friars & Sisters
7630 Shawnee Run Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243
513-561-5954 (church) 513-561-8020 (school)
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