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A Message from Our Pastor
Dear Parishioners & Friends of St. Gilbert,
Happy Mother's Day !
Today is a day set aside to honor all women whose title includes the word "Mother". Yet we recognize that we honor these great women each day of their lives. I share with you an excerpt of a mother's day blessing.
" Bless her with the Strength of Your Spirit,
she who taught us how to stand and to walk.
Bless her with the Melody of Your Love,
she who taught us how to speak, how to sing and how to pray to You….
Bless her today, now, in this lifetime, with good things, with health.
Bless her with joy and love and laughter, with pride in her children,
and surround her with good friends…"
("Prayers for the Domestic Church", Rev. Edward M. Hays, Shantivanam House of Prayer, 1979)
Have a Great Celebration,
Fr. Gene
Mass of Remembrance of Children
Is RCIA for YOU?
If you sense a stronger relationship with God is needed in your life; and you have not been Baptized, or you have been Baptized in another faith tradition or have not completed your Catholic initiation with Confirmation and Eucharist, then you should inquire into the RCIA process. Contact Fr. Gene: 847-223-4731 or
eugenenowak@hotmail.com
If you have a school-age child
not baptized or baptized in another faith tradition or a child in third grade who has not yet received their First Communion, contact Sr. Donna at the Religious Education Office (847-223-3071). She will explain to you the "Rejoice In God" program for you and your child. Welcome!