Dear Friend,
We've made it to the most sacred week in our year -- Holy Week!
We invite you to join in the sacred liturgies that enter us more fully into the experience of Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection. This begin this weekend with the blessing of palms and the reading of the Lord's Passion at all of our Masses.
Special note --- the 9:00am Mass on Sunday will begin in our chapel on the corner of Hermitage and Addison so that all worshipers may participate in the grand procession of palms along the sidewalk on Addison Ave. This sacred procession reminds us of Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Please gather in the chapel rather than in the main church.
Similarly, all other Masses will have a blessing of palm branches. For the 4:00pm vigil, 11:00am and 5:00pm Mases, the blessing will take place in the back of church as Mass begins. Please gather near the doors of the church before entering into the pews.
We also hope that you will join us for services on Holy Thursday (7:00pm), Good Friday (3:00pm), and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday (8:30pm). All told, these liturgies remind us of God's great love for us expressed through the self-gift of Jesus Christ. May we all find comfort and strength in his great love!
Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.
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
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.
REBOOT: Update Your Spirituality
Our popular spirituality program for adults returns this Spring. REBOOT: Update Your Spirituality will be held on Wednesday nights for 6 weeks starting Wednesday, April 23, 2025. If you need to start learning, need a booster, or just a refresher on the Catholic Church's trove of spiritual treasure, join us for this 6 weeks faith-enrichment program. To find out more and to register visit www.standrew.org/reboot
Get a Portrait Photo Taken!
Saint Andrew is holding portrait photography session for our upcoming parish and school photo directory. These sessions are free and everyone who participates will receive a free 8 x 10 photo as well as have the option to purchase other photos and printed items. For participating, you'll also receive a free copy of the photo directory when it is completed. Participants must reserve their time for the photo session and we are currently registering families and individuals for June 4 - 7. Find out more and make your appointment today at www.standrew.org/photodirectory
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.
