Welcome to St. Gertrude
Known for preaching, teaching, and beautiful and reverent liturgies, St. Gertrude Parish is a flourishing faith community for people of all ages and at all stages of their faith journeys. Whether you are checking us out for the first time, or have been here many times and want to become a parishioner, the information on this page is a great place to start.
Take the next step
You are unique and unrepeatable. And so is your faith journey. In a very real sense, there are as many paths to God as there are people. This means that your experiences matter—they mean something, they are important, and they have shaped you. Even though your journey is unique, you don’t have to walk the path alone. No matter where you are on your journey of discipleship, we want to meet you there, walk with you, and help you take the next step.
Pathway of Discipleship
Every relationship gradually develops over time. Coming to know and love God is no different. Every person has been loved into existence by God our Father, and he desires us to respond to his love, perfectly given to us in his Son, Jesus Christ. At St. Gertrude, we have developed a pathway so that, guided by the Holy Spirit, you can know him, love him, and be SENT by him. Our pathway has four stages: Start; Encounter; Nourish; and, Transform. Together, these stages form an acronym: SENT, which speaks to the fundamental missionary nature of Christian discipleship. Hover over each stage to learn more and take the next step.
Becoming Catholic
The Become Catholic experience is a profound and gradual process of exploring the Catholic faith: What is it that Catholics profess to believe in the Creed? How can I find meaning and happiness as a disciple of Jesus Christ in his Church? What are sacraments, and how do Catholics pray? Through the Become Catholic process, we seek to propose answers to these questions from the heart of the Church. There is no commitment to become Catholic at any point. If you have ever been curious about Catholicism, then we invite you to “come and see.”
Become A Parishioner
Are you ready to join our vibrant community of faithful missionary disciples? We invite you to register as a parishioner.
Benefits of Becoming a Parishioner:
Sense of Belonging
Being a parishioner means being a part of our family. It means having a community of disciples of Jesus Christ ready to walk with you through the joys of life and lift you up through the hardships.
Pastoral Care
As a parishioner you share in the spiritual goods of our community. Our clergy and staff are ready to get to know you and accompany you throughout the various stages of life and discipleship.
Full Participation in the Life of the Parish
Being a parishioner means you also have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the parish and serve your fellow parishioners. It means having a voice and contributing to the good of St. Gertrude.
Formation For Discipleship
Being a parishioner means having priority registration and discounted rates for all our incredible faith formation opportunities that St. Gertrude has to offer, including St. Gertrude School. Whether you are an adult seeking to grow in your relationship with the Lord or a parent seeking support in forming your child, we are here to help.
Community Service and Outreach
Our parish is committed to serving the poor and marginalized. As a parishioner you can serve the needy of our local community and help bring the light of the Gospel into their lives.
Directions & Parking
Located in the heart of Madeira, our parish is easily accessible
