Your Sunday Connection – Previous Editions

Dear Friend, This past week, the many peoples of our mutually inhabited planetary spaceship celebrated Earth Day. May we always remember that our Catholic faith calls us to care for the environment. We are called to be good stewards of the Earth and keep her wellbeing in our prayers and…

Dear Friend, We hope you'll join us in two weeks for our annual Wearin' the Green fundraiser on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 7:00pm. For safety, the fundraiser will be virtual that won't limit the fun! Anyone can watch the main broadcast at 7:00pm but tickets are required for the…

Dear Friend, The joy of Easter continues! The celebration of Christ's Resurrection could never be contained by just one day. We rejoice for the entire season of Easter alongside the the emergence of Spring and new life! We also rejoice that Deacon Falasiko who has served at Saint Andrew for…

Happy Easter! May the joy of the Risen Christ remain always in your heart! Our Easter celebrations are currently filled to capacity for in-person attendance. If you didn't get a reservation, remember that Easter is celebrated for the next 7 weeks! There is still a chance to partake in the…

Dear Friend, As we enter in the most sacred week of the year in our Catholic faith, we pray that the blessing of God's self-giving love that dies in service to others so as to rise again may be with you. No matter who you are, this past year has…

Dear Friend, We hope you are having a good week and are staying safe and healthy! Holy Week is nearly upon us and as of yesterday, reservations are being accepted for all of our Holy Week liturgies. These sacred rituals will all be live streamed in addition to the in-person…

Dear Friend, Tonight is the night! Don't forget to set your clocks FORWARD one hour as Daylight Saving Time will end. This will be critical if you are planning on joining us for Mass at 9:00am or watching our live stream.   There are still a few spaces left, if…

Dear Friend, We hope you are doing well this week and staying safe! In recent weeks there has been some varying reports about the Catholic Church's concerns about the medical ethics related to the COVID vaccine. When in doubt, we encourage going directly to the source. The Archdiocese of Chicago…

Dear Friend, The season has finally changed! No... not winter. The cold is still with us for several more weeks. But the Church has begun the holy season of Lent, a time for us to work on the disciplines of being a Christian so we might more fully enjoy the…

Dear Friend, Hoping this weekly email with Sunday prayer resources finds you well, we have a special request this weekend. Have you completed your response to the Annual Catholic Appeal? The appeal is critical for the vitality of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the support they offer Saint Andrew Parish and all…

Dear Friends, We hope you are having a great weekend! Please stay warm and safe! Mass will be celebrated at Saint Andrew at 9:00am on Sunday morning. Parishioners are required to make a reservation if they wish to attend. Mass is also available on our website as a live stream.…