Gesu parish
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Gesu (pronounced "Jay-Zoo") Parish is a diverse community, consisting of an elementary school and church, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo that is named after the original Gesu Church in Rome which St. Ignatius Loyola began. It was originally founded by Jesuits, but it is now an Oblate parish.[1]
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[edit] History
- 1920 - Bishop Schrembs assigned the boundaries of Gesu Parish in Toledo.
- 1921 - The first classrooms of Gesu School were formed and administered by the Sisters of Notre Dame.
- 1929 - Gesu School building was completed.
- 1949 - The convent was completed.
- 1950 - The Rectory was completed.
- 1998 - The Sullivan Center was completed.
- 2004 - The Oblates of St. Francis DeSales (O.S.F.S.) became the administrators of the parish.
[edit] Gesu Church
[edit] Mission Statement
"Gesu is a diverse Catholic community on a journey of hope in the company of Jesus Christ. As Eucharistic people, we are nourished by the sacraments and the Word of God. Called to build God's Kingdom of justice and peace, we strive to reach out to all people. We share our time, talent and resources for the good to each other and the greater glory of God, who is with us always and in all ways." [2]
[edit] Pastoral Staff
- Fr. James Cryan, OSFS (Pastor)
- Rev. Mr. Larry Petersen (Deacon)
- Rev. Mr. Ed Kelley (Deacon)
- Fr. Marty Lukas, OSFS (Vocation Director, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Toledo-Detroit Province)
- Very Rev. David Whalen, OSFS (Provincial Superior, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Toledo-Detroit Province)
- Marsha Howard (Financial Secretart)
- Sharon Snyder (Parish Office Secretary)
[edit] Mass Schedule
| Sunday | 9:00am | 11:30am |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00am | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | 7:00am | 8:00am |
| Wednesday | 7:00am | 8:00am |
| Thursday | 7:00am | 8:00am |
| Friday | 7:00am | 8:15am |
| Saturday | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
[edit] Gesu School
Gesu School serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
[edit] Gesu School Personnel
- Principal: Beth Janke
- School Office Secretary: Susan Billups
[edit] Mission Statement
"It is the unique responsibility and privilege of educators to assist parents in fulfilling their right to educate their children. As members of the Gesu School Community, administrators, faculty, staff, students and families come together to create a special atmosphere based on peace, justice, love, service, and stewardship. We are committed to creating learning environments rooted in the values taught by Jesus Christ." [3]
[edit] Extra Curricular Activities
Gesu's school colors are green and white. The school's mascot, the greyhound, has been used since the school opened.
[edit] Sports
Gesu-sponsored athletics are organized by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), and include soccer, volleyball, football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, cross country, track and field, and basketball. To join the team, you must either go to Gesu School or belong to Gesu Parish.
[edit] Music
Gesu has an Honors Choir and began producing yearly musicals in 2005.
[edit] Quiz Bowl
Gesu has a Quiz Bowl team that competes against other Toledo-area Catholic elementary schools.
[edit] Student Council
Since 2003, Gesu has opted not to elect a student council.
[edit] Programs
- Extended Day
- 6th-grade class trip to Camp Storer
- Retreats
- Mandatory Service Projects in all grades
- Speech, Learning Disability, Math & Reading Tutor
- Technology in lab & classrooms
[edit] Uniforms
- Students must wear either a white button-down or a polo of either white, dark green, red, navy blue, or yellow.
- Boys must wear navy blue dress slacks.
- Girls must wear either navy blue dress slacks or a specific School Bell jumper (grades 1-4) or skirt (grades 5-8). The skirt/jumper cannot be more than 2 inches above the knee.
- Students must wear either dark black or dark brown dress shoes with a heel no higher than 1 inch.
- Students may also wear a navy blue "Gesu School" sweatshirt or a School Bells sweater of either dark green, red, navy blue, or yellow.
[edit] Sacraments
- Reconciliation: Several times every year
- First Eucharist: 2nd grade
- Confirmation: 8th grade
[edit] References
[edit] External Links
- Gesu Catholic Community's website
- Gesu School's website
- Gesu School News
- Parishes Online - Gesu Parish
- Disciples Now - Gesu School
- Catholic Schools - Gesu School
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