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…
Your Sunday Connection for April 25, 2021
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…
Your Sunday Connection for April 18, 2021
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…
Your Sunday Connection for April 11, 2021
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…
Your Sunday Connection for April 4, 2021
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…