Saint Andrew Parish

4 days ago

E-Bulletin - March 29, 2025



Dear Friend,

As we approach Easter, the impact of our Lenten journey reveals itself in the deepened connections we’ve nurtured with God and others. Just a few weeks ago, we humbly marked ourselves with ashes in repentance. Now, at this midpoint, we take a moment to reflect on what lies ahead.
In this pause, we have intentionally planned a joint-parish mission with Saint Benedict Parish. Titled "Dare to be Resilient," the mission features two evenings of prayer and guidance aimed at supporting our spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being. These sessions will include presentations by Angel Scperlanda Bujan, an international speaker known for her work with parishes, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

She will share her wisdom and guide us in harvesting our own insights on how to grow in resilience as we navigate life’s challenges.

We warmly invite you to join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025 , from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and Monday, March 31, 2025 , from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Saint Andrew Chapel, located at 3557 N. Hermitage.

Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.

Parish Fish Fry - April 11 Our second Lenten Fish Frys will be Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5 to 8pm . All orders are served with fries and coleslaw. The event is BYOB. Soda and cake are available for purchase. Payment can be made on line or at the door. Make plans to bring your friends and family to this wonderful parish tradition. Enjoy live music, a balloon artist, and the comradery of your friends and neighbors! Pre-purchase your meal now!

Religious Items for Sale We are excited that next weekend we will be hosting Blest Art, a retailer of sacred items from the Holy Land on April 5 & 6, 2025 in the back of our church. They will be selling hand-carved nativity sets, statues, crosses, rosaries, and many other pieces of beautiful olive wood art. These are ideal gifts for loved ones at Easter, First Communion, and upcoming graduations. They gladly accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. Thank you for supporting them!

Our Lenten Sacrifices The tradition of fasting during Lent allows us to draw from our abundance and have the personal resource for greater almsgiving. Financial contributions, in particular, are traditionally offered during the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, our parish will dedicate the Holy Thursday collection to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Changes in USAID policies have impacted CRS's efforts to support refugees, making our collective Lenten almsgiving more essential than ever in serving the most vulnerable around the world. If you are unable to attend the Holy Thursday Mass, you are encouraged to make a Lenten almsgiving contribution to CRS by clicking here .

For your convenience, we've included a copy of the Sunday bulletin below.

We're called to participate fully in Mass by engagement with our mind, our heart, and our lived experiences through and with each other. Each week, a catechist from Saint Andrew invites us to join in the conversation question asked in our "Celebrating Sunday Mass with Families 2024-25" book from Liturgy Training Publications. Click on the link and start a conversation going to prepare you and your household for Mass.

Join us for Mass
4:00pm on Saturdays
and (family-focused) 9:00am,
11:00am, and 5:00pm on Sundays.


If for any reason you can not attend in person, please watch our live stream of the Sunday 9:00am Mass in real time, or as a recording throughout the day. Click on the image below to be brought to the live stream.



Please make plans to join us for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery and our holiest time of the year.

Holy Week Schedule


PALM SUNDAY
Saturday, April 12, 2025
4:00 pm Blessing of Palms & Mass

Sunday, April 13, 2025
9:00 am - Procession of Palms & Mass
11:00 am & 5:00 pm Palm Sunday Masses


TRIDUUM & EASTER
Thursday, April 17, 2025
7:00 pm - Mass of the Last Supper
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Adoration in the chapel


Friday, April 18, 2025
3:00 pm - The Lord’s Passion


Saturday, April 19, 2025
11:00 am - Blessing of Easter Baskets - main church
8:30 pm - The Easter Vigil


Sunday, April 20, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am Easter Sunday Masses
No 5:00 pm Mass on Easter Sunday

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Saint Andrew Parish

3 weeks ago

E-Bulletin - March 15, 2025



Dear Friend,

Ever since Lent has begun, we have felt the Holy Spirit's momentum touching the lives of so many around Saint Andrew! We've seen it in the earnest piety of so many on Ash Wednesday, increased number of devotees at the Stations of the Cross on Friday, and the largest parish fish fry that we've had in years!

It's not too late to make the most of your Lenten journey. We'd love to join with you in prayer at the Stations of the Cross (Fridays at 6:30pm) or at our Lenten Taize Service (see below). And we hope you'll make a special effort to join our evenings of reflection and renewal at the Parish Mission. Let's all do what we can so that when Easter Sunday comes, we can all see the transformation that has taken in root in our lives through the practice of Lent!

Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.

Taizé Prayer Service As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, we invite you to join us for a special Taizé prayer service on March 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the church.

This service will offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere, enriched with meditative chants, scripture readings, and silent prayer. It is an opportunity to deepen our spiritual connection and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. We hope you can join us for this peaceful and spiritually nourishing experience.

Joint Parish Mission Join us for two nights of spiritual renewal as we welcome Angela Scaperlanda Bujan to speak at the annual Parish Mission held with Saint Benedict Parish. She will speak to us about spiritual end emotional resilience and provide tools for us to weather the difficult moments with face in life through the gift of faith. The talks will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30om and on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm held in the parish chapel - 3557 N. Hermitage.

Parish Fish Fry - April 11 The second of two parish Lenten Fish Frys will be Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5 to 8pm . All orders are served with fries and coleslaw. Soda and cake are available for purchase. Payment can be made on line or at the door. Make plans to bring your friends and family to this wonderful parish tradition. Enjoy live music, a balloon artist, and the comradery of your friends and neighbors! Pre-purchase your meal now!

For your convenience, we've included a copy of the Sunday bulletin below.

We're called to participate fully in Mass by engagement with our mind, our heart, and our lived experiences through and with each other. Each week, a catechist from Saint Andrew invites us to join in the conversation question asked in our "Celebrating Sunday Mass with Families 2024-25" book from Liturgy Training Publications. Click on the link and start a conversation going to prepare you and your household for Mass.

Join us for Mass
4:00pm on Saturdays
and (family-focused) 9:00am,
11:00am, and 5:00pm on Sundays.


If for any reason you can not attend in person, please watch our live stream of the Sunday 9:00am Mass in real time, or as a recording throughout the day. Click on the image below to be brought to the live stream.



Join us at the Parish Mission - March 30 & 31

Presented by Angela Scaperlanda Bujan . Angela is a certified facilitator, coach, spiritual director, retreat leader, speaker, writer, editor, and organizational consultant. er unique background in intercultural communication, business, and spirituality has allowed her the opportunity to work with individuals and organizations across countries, sectors, and organizational levels. She is the co-founder of two organizations: HELP Professional Services LLC and Resilience Land LLC, both dedicated to personal, professional, and organizational growth.

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