A Thank You From Life Forward

Abp. Elder Council received a note of gratitude from our friends at Life Forward for the new ultrasound machine:

“Knights of Columbus -St. Gertrude recently undertook an initiative to purchase an ultra-sound machine for Life Forward – Loveland. This led to the first pregnancy care center ultra-sound in that zip code or any zip code touching it. This act of profound generosity will positively impact many women and their babies and will renown to the glory of our Lord.
Thank you St. Gertrude Knights of Columbus and parishioners for your passionate investment in Lile for this generation and the next. – From your friends at Life Forward”

Ultrasound Initiative: Blessing of the new Ultrasound Machine – UPDATE

On Saturday, December 19, Fr. George Schommer, OP (Pastor of St. Gertrude and Chaplain of Abp. Elder Council) blessed the brand new ultrasound machine at Life Forward in Loveland, Ohio. It was a very fine blessing and there were about thirty five people in attendance – St. Gertrude parishioners, Life Forward members, and Knights of Columbus. Our Worthy State Advocate, Mike Felerski, District Deputy, Mark Kosobud, and our Grand Knight, Phil Motz were all in attendance. Thank you again to all of those that participated in our fundraising campaign. Vivat Jesus!

We Have A Winner!

(L to R): Fr. George Schommer, OP, GK Phil Motz, DGK Pete Marcello

Congratulations to Kevin & Jessica Conlon and their lovely family, parishioners at St. Gertrude Parish, as the winners of the K of C Raffle for Life. They receive a check in the amount of $5,000.00.


The Knights thank Kevin and Jessica and all the other parishioners who purchased tickets, made donations, and/or prayed for the success of this live saving initiative.

(L to R): Fr. George Schommer, Pastor St. Gertrude Parish, Kevin Conlon, and Phil Motz, Grand Knight, Archbishop Elder Council.

Ultrasound Initiative: Blessing of the new Ultrasound Machine

The GE Voluson S8 ultrasound machine that you, the parishioners, and friends of St. Gertrude made possible through your prayers, ticket purchases, and donations has been purchased and installed at Life Forward.


Fr. George will bless the machine on Saturday, December 19, at 9:00 AM.
You are warmly invited to take part in the ceremony which will be at:

LIFE FORWARD at The Care Center,
11020 S Lebanon Rd
Loveland, OH 45140
Please wear a mask.