Welcome to St. Gilbert Parish

As the Catholic Family of Saint Gilbert we recognize the mission of our Baptism:  to share Christ with all people; to support, encourage and enable one another to spread God's kingdom; and to deepen our relationships to God through the fellowship of our worship and ministries.
 

GREAT  FEAST  OF CHRIST’S  RESURRECTION       Message From Fr. Sam

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Gilbert Parish,

This is the Day the Lord has made!  Let us rejoice and be glad! We hope you will be able to join us in our Easter celebrations and beyond.  Please look at the notices below regarding “Welcome Home” and the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA”.

During the fifty days of Easter, we renew our baptismal promises.  We are blessed – drenched – once more with baptismal water promising to live as the People of God he has chosen us to be.

As you enter and leave the church, stop at the baptismal pool and immerse your hand – not just the tip of your fingers.  Let that water roll down your arm as you recommit yourself to die with Christ in those waters and to rise with him – following where he leads and imitating him as humble servant.

Easter is about Water and New Life!  May we experience the transformation of that life-giving water; and may we bring forth New Life through our humble service of others.

May you and your family have a Blessed & Joyful Easter season!

Fr. Gene Nowak

& St. Gilbert Pastoral Staff

WELCOME  HOME !

Catholics    Returning    Home

Do you know a family member, an acquaintance, or a friend

who is a non-practicing Catholic

and can answer “Yes” to any of the following questions?

Please extend this invitation to them.

Were you raised Catholic but do not come or seldom come to church anymore?Are you a Catholic who feels separated from the Church?

Do you want to know “what” and “why” all the changes in the Church?

Are you mad with the Church or with God?

Would you like to feel at home in the Catholic Church again?

Then, no matter how long you have been away and no matter the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church.  Please join us for six information, listening sessions and updates of the Catholic Faith.  The sessions will be held at:

St. Gilbert Parish Rectory

Wednesday evenings,  March 26 – April 30

7:00PM – 8:30PM

Welcome & Faith Sharing  -  March 26

Scripture  -  April 2

Church Today, Vatican II  -  April 9

Eucharist  -  April 16

Reconciliation  -  April 23

Call To Discipleship  -  April 30

For further information or if you have any questions, call Fr. Gene:  847-223-4731

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR COMPLETING YOUR
INITIATION?

Do you or someone you know desire to become a member of the Catholic Faith?  
Do you know of someone baptized in another faith tradition desiring to become Catholic?  What questions do you have?  Have you been baptized Catholic but have never been confirmed and received Eucharist?

If you have answered "YES" to any of the above questions, then you should inquire about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).  This is a process of having your questions regarding the Catholic Church answered.  It is a time to learn about Catholic social teaching, scripture, Jesus,
sacraments, saints, prayers, etc.

If you are interested or have any questions about the RCIA process, call Fr. Gene at 847.223.4731.