Saint Gertrude Church
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
303 Franklin Avenue
Vandergrift, PA 15690
Greensburg Diocese
I St.
Vincent Archabbey I Diocese E-mail
The month of August is dedicated to The Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven during which we hope for reward.
August is often considered the transitional month in our seasonal calendar. It is the time of the year we begin to wind-down from our summer travels and vacations and prepare for Autumn — back to school, fall festivals, harvest time, etc. The Church in her holy wisdom has provided a cycle of events in its liturgical year which allow the faithful to celebrate the major feasts in the life of Christ and Mary. Most notably, during August, we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration (August 6) and the feast of the Assumption (August 15).
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Sunday
Mass Schedule
Saturday:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule:
Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30 am
Wednesday 8:30 am outside school time,
9:00 am during school year.
Holy
Day Mass Schedule
Eve
of Holy Day: 4:00 p.m.
Holy Day: 9:00 a.m.
and 6:30 p.m.
Confessions
Saturday
after 8:30 Mass or by appointment.
Baptisms and Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office at 724-568-2331
Parish Office:
Phone: 724-568-2331
Fax: 724-568-2030
Email:
Fr. James Loew, O.S.B., Pastor
.