Your Sunday Connection for July 18, 2021
Dear Friend, This week we are sharing with you a reminder and a request: Reminder: We continue to celebrate Mass on Saturday at 4:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am, and Sunday at 11:00am. Most, but not all of the COVID precautions put in place for the celebration of Mass have been relaxed.…
Your Sunday Connection for July 11, 2021
Dear Friend, We hope your summer is going well! More people are coming back to church every weekend and it is good to see everyone's faces! We hope you can join us as we celebrate Mass on Saturday at 4:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am, and Sunday at 11:00am. Most, but not…
Your Sunday Connection for July 4, 2021
Dear Friend, Happy Fourth of July Weekend! May this holiday be one filled with joyous celebration as we give thanks for the birth of our nation and the promise of independence and self-governance. If you are in town this weekend, we encourage you to attend Mass with us on Saturday…
Your Sunday Connection for June 27, 2021
Dear Friend, We hope you are having a great start to your summer. Remember that the Saint Andrew community is here for you! If you are in town this weekend, we encourage you to attend Mass with us on Saturday at 4:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am, or Sunday at 11:00am. This…
Your Sunday Connection for June 20, 2021
Dear Friend, We hope you are having a great weekend and will enjoy a wonderful Father's Day! Let us keep in our prayers all our fathers, living and deceased, and ask God to bless them and support them in their important roles to love and care for their families. As…
Your Sunday Connection for June 13, 2021
ear Friend, As you may have heard, the Archdiocese of Chicago has loosed restrictions on attending Mass as the Chicago enters Phase 5 of reopening. This allows individual parishes more autonomy to mange the planning and celebration of their liturgies. For all parishes masks are required to be worn in…
Your Sunday Connection for June 6, 2021
Dear Friend, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. The feast has been celebrated for more than 750 years and dates back to…
Your Sunday Connection for May 30, 2021
Dear Friend, We hope you have a blessed Memorial Day weekend! Please keep in your prayers the souls of all who have died in service to our country. May their memory impact our lives so that we cherish the gift of freedom and respond to one another with love. Very…
Your Sunday Connection for May 23, 2021
Dear Friend, Blessed Feast of Pentecost to you and your household! This feast recalls a moment in Christian history to which mirrors in part our history today. After being cooped up in the upper room of the Last Supper since before the Passover, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon…
Your Sunday Connection for May 16, 2021
Dear Friend, We hope you are having a fantastic week! As more people become vaccinated and hope increases for the lasting cession of the pandemic, the Archdiocese has given permission for parishes to increase their capacity while still maintaining the measures which helped us safely worship throughout the height of…
Your Sunday Connection for May 9, 2021
Dear Friend, Happy Mother's Day weekend to all mothers! We pray for all mothers and ask God's blessing to support them, strengthen them, and nurture them. Thank you for giving of yourself for the sake of others. Know that your ministry to the life of a family is held closely…
Your Sunday Connection for May 2, 2021
Dear Friend, You are invited this to join the entire community of Saint Andrew Parish this evening for our first virtual Wearin' the Green. The main event starts at 7:00pm with pre-event and post-event entertainment for those with paid admission. To watch the main broadcast for free, visit www.standrew.org/live. Individuals who…