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