Saint Andrew Parish

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E-Bulletin - September 5, 2026



Dear Friend,

We hope that you have a happy Labor Day Weekend! More than just a three-day weekend to end summer, this weekend holiday draws us closer to the roots of Catholic Social Teaching which praises the dignity of work.

The Church reminds us that work isn't just about the need to make a living but is the way we share in God's ongoing work of creation. Because the economy exists to serve people, and not the other way around, every person deserves basic respect in their work place, fair wages, and safe conditions. As we rest this weekend, let us pray for those seeking employment, honor the daily contributions of all workers, and recommit ourselves to building a society that always upholds the God-given dignity of the human person.

And yes, in observance of Labor Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, September 7.

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

Meet our New Operations Director This past week, Chris Kraszewski joined the staff at Saint Andrew Parish as the new Operations Director. He comes to Saint Andrew after recently serving in the same position at Queen of Apostles Parish near Lincoln Square. In his role, he will provide leadership and direction to the church and school's physical plant, financial management, and personnel needs. We invite you to get to know more about him by reading a short article from Chris found in the bulletin and posted on our website .

Announcing the Oktoberfest & Fall Market!! Get ready for new tradition at Saint Andrew Parish! We will be hosting our first annual Oktoberfest & Fall Market on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm! This event is a family-friendly, community celebration that will offer food tables, refreshments, live entertainment, kids games and a fall market full of mums, pumpkins and other fall favorites. Come out and sing along to German bands The Internationals and The Happy Wanderers followed by Frank Sinatra Personality, Artie Fitzgerald and The School of Rock! Click here to pre-order your kids wristbands . We're also in need of dozens of volunteer s! Please sign up! Contact Julie Richards at julie@standrew.org for more information.

Men's Ministry Launch Patris Corde Kick-Off: An Evening of Cigars, Whiskey, and Fellowship with the Saint Andrew Parish Men's Group will be held on Monday, September 14th, 7pm-8:30pm at the Parish Rectory ( 3546 N Paulina ), Third Floor. No Experience Necessary!
What is Patris Corde? Latin for "With a Father's Heart," Patris Corde is our parish's faith and fellowship men's group. Come learn about us and hear from Father Hank about this year's theme: the Sacraments. Email urdbern@gmail.com for more information.

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


Daily Mass is celebrated in the church at 8:30am


If for any reason you cannot 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.

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