Dear Friend,
Most of us are "back in the routine" after the holidays. It's already the end of January, Ash Wednesday is in a couple of weeks, and we're hunkered down to endure the long month of February (at least the weather often makes it seem that way!)
But maybe we shouldn't fall into the routine so fast. Instead of the same old thing, maybe we're being called to look at things in a new way. After all, Jesus tells us that those who make peace are the children of God and that those who show mercy will be treated mercifully. Instead with going along with the routine narrative that getting the most is the measure of life, perhaps we should break the routine and call for peace, to violate the norm and show mercy. And do it in new, unexpected ways.
Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.
Come to Wearin' the Green '26!
Please join us for Saint Andrew's largest fundraiser and community event on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Early Bird tickets are on sale now through the end of January. Information on being a Sponsor, an Advertiser, a volunteer and all other important event details can be found by clicking HERE. Don't miss this special parish and school event!
Ash Wednesday Schedule
February 18 is the beginning of the Season of Lent
7:30 AM: Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
9:00 AM: School Mass (public welcome)
1:30 PM: Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
6:30 PM: Mass
Saint Andrew Fish Fry
Our first Fish Fry of the Lenten season will be on Friday, February 20 from 5 – 8 PM in the Gym at the corner of Addison and Paulina. A fish basket is $20, and a mac and cheese basket is $10. Both are served with fries and coleslaw.
Buy your tickets in advance on the Saint Andrew Website or tickets can also be purchased at the door.
BYOB
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 the book "Celebrating Sunday Mass with Families 2025-26" 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.
Daily Mass is celebrated in the church at 9:00am
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.
