Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household." Luke 10:4-5
Announcements
The parish office will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in commemoration of Independence Day. Happy Birthday America!
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Mark Purdome
“Our lives should be deliberate examples of being Christian.”
Earlier this year we moved into a new condo, and now we are able to see the sunrise. Welcoming the sun has become a bit of a spiritual practice for my wife, Bridget, and she's been getting up early every morning and taking a picture as the sun comes up over the horizon. On a theoretical level, we know that the sun moves in the sky, but this practice has really demonstrated just how much the sun moves. We've watched it progress across the morning sky, moving north as we approached the solstice, and now the sun will start marching south again as we head toward fall. It is much more dramatic than we had anticipated!
All of life is movement, either toward something or away from something. We never want to be stagnant, stuck in one place. But like the sun's movement in the sky, we want our movement to be deliberate. You've known people, I'm sure, who are always busy but never get anything done. Or people who seem to move at random, caught up in the latest trend, but not having any destination in mind.
In other words, we want our movement to be intentional. And that intentional movement should bring us closer to Jesus.
In my life, this is a daily challenge. I try to be intentional about my activities - being present to them, thinking about their meaning - as I go about daily life. I've found that even the most mundane parts of my life are somehow made a little better by doing them with purpose, but it still takes daily reminders to myself to see things in that light.
The end goal of this notion of deliberate movement is to remain true to our values, true to what matters to us, and move forward down a path that turns us into witnesses of the Kingdom of God. St. John Paul II stated that a modern person listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if they do listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.
Just like the location of the sunrise has given a powerful, real-life example of how the sun moves deliberately in the morning sky, so our lives should be deliberate examples of being Christian, serving one another in the same way that Jesus taught his disciples.
Vacation Bible School
This Summer, Saint Benedict and Saint Andrew will host a 5-day Vacation Bible School from July 18-22, 2022. Vacation Bible School is for rising kindergarteners thru rising 4th graders. the Program will take place in-person on the campus of Saint Benedict Parish Monday through Friday and participants will sing, learn about scripture stories, talk about the saints and grow in faith. Participants will be in small groups, led by our parish youth ministry volunteers. This 3.5 hour day will run from 9:00am-12:30pm. The fee is $80. per child and $150. for a family. Click here to register.
Interested in Catholicism?
Saint Andrew is starting the process for adults who wish to join the Catholic Church. If you know someone who is curious about Catholicism, would like to join the church from another Christian denomination, or would like to inquire about Baptism as an adult, let them know about the Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults and share with them the following webpage http://www.standrew.org/learn/rcia/ to find out more. Interested individuals can also email david@standrew.org to inquire.
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Fall Fling:
We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning for our fall fundraiser which will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022 and include our golf outing and evening party. Contact julie@standrew.org to express interest.
Broadcast With Us:
Saint Andrew Parish continues to need volunteers to help with live streaming broadcasts of our Masses and special events. Please volunteer if you have or are willing to learn skills in how to use audio, visual, and live streaming equipment. Contact David Heimann at david@standrew.org
Ministry of Care:
Parishioners are needed to pray with Catholic parishioners who are in local nursing home and assisted living facilities and to bring them Holy Communion. Please contact Deacon Mark at mark@standrew.org.
Mass Schedule
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Vigil - 4:00pm Mass
Sunday - 9:00am and 11:00am Mass
Confessions:
Confessions are heard in the main church at 3:00pm on Saturdays or by appointment. Call 773-525-3016 or write info@standrew.org
Readings for the Week:
Mass readings are available on the U. S. Bishop's website
at https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar
Mass intentions:
Sunday, July 03, 2022
+Marjorie Drury, +Jean Dougherty, +Jose Riesco, Jr. and Cllixto Maso
Sunday, July 10, 2022
+Debbie Knuth Kulbartz, +Jose Riesco, Jr, +Cllixto Maso, +Aurora Vinzons and +Colleen O'Malley
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
School News
We have limited seats still available for the 2022/23 School Year!
Please contact Anne Japsen in Admissions at annejapsen@gosaintandrew.com for more information. Come join us and experience what makes our Blue Ribbon School so special. www.gosaintandrew.com
Religious Education News
We have begun accepting new applications for Religious Education for students between grades K and 8th grade. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program and to register.
The first day of Religious Education will be Sunday of September 11, 2022 at 10:00am.
Stewardship and Finance Report
June Offering:
Envelope Collection - $6,260
Automated Giving - $18,872
Loose Cash - $2,956
Total Offertory - $28,088
Monthly Budgeted Expenses: $38,500
Enrich - Expand - Grow Capital Campaign
Income - $1,885,211
Interest on Income - $36,345
Total Income - $1,921,556
Consulting Operating Expense - $180,000
Archdiocesan Contribution - $236,800
Church Lighting (Actual) - $250,600
Church Lighting (Consultant) - $10,480
Church Windows (Actual) - $157,120
School Addition - $184,310
Total Expense - $979,226
BALANCE - $942,330
Parish Staff
Parish Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Sergio Romo
Associate Pastor: Rev. Silvanus Kidaha
Pastoral Associate: David Heimann
Deacon: Mark Purdome
Deacon: Eric Sorensen
Business Manager: Esperanza Benavides
Fundraising/Development: Julie Richards
Office Manager: Christina O’Malley
Receptionists: Terry Ryan, Christine Chua, Mercedes Jairala
Engineer: Alfred Benkiser
Contact parish staff by phone at 773-525-3016,
electronically at http://standrew.org/get-in-touch/,
or by email at info@standrew.org
School Administration:
Principal: Sarah Casavechia
Assistant Principal: Shanna Eley
Reception: Trini Mahadeo
Admissions: Anne Japsen
Contact School Administration by phone at 773-248-2500
