Dear Friend,
At all the Masses this Sunday, we will hear from Cardinal Cupich and his invitation to join him in the Annual Catholic Appeal. This annual appeal combines our support for the offices of the Archdiocese, Catholic parishes in Chicago in need, International support for Catholic Relief Services as well as local support for our own parish community. This year's theme is "Together We Bring Light" which is what the mission of the Catholic Church truly accomplishes. We do not act alone, but together. By working together in promoting truth and acting with justice, we illuminate the word with the light of Christ for both ourselves and for others.
We invite you to take a moment to watch the video below so that you can see the impact of a pledge made to the Annual Catholic Appeal and how your contribution has made a difference and will continue to make a difference.
Please fill out the pledge forms and envelopes that will be offered at Mass, that have been mailed to you at home, or that can be found online. Thank you for your support for this important appeal!
Please note that the parish office will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of President's Day.
Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.
Ash Wednesday
Join us as we begin the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The following prayer services / Masses will include the distribution of Ashes
7:30 AM: Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
9:00 AM: School Mass
1:30 PM: Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
6:30 PM: Mass
REBOOT: Update Your Spirituality
Our popular spirituality program for adults returns this Spring. REBOOT: Update Your Spirituality will be held on Thursday nights meeting every week for 6 sessions starting Thursday, February 19, 2026. 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
Friday Nights in Lent
Every Friday night in Lent something special is happening at Saint Andrew. Join us for community. Join us for prayer. Join us for Adoration. The Lenten schedule for 2026 is below:
Feb 20 Fish Fry 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb 27 Stations & Adoration 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
March 6 Stations & Adoration 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Mar 13 Night of Mercy 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Mar 20 Stations & Adoration 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Mar 27 Fish Fry 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PRAY -- FAST -- GIVE
Part of our Lenten practice is through prayer, to sacrifice (fast) so that we have more in our abundance to give. Every year, the proceeds from our fasting are collected as a parish on Holy Thursday to give to a specific charity. This year, our Holy Thursday collection will go to the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in Humboldt Park to be distributed to the material needs of those served by the Franciscans of the Eucharist. Please be mindful throughout Lent to prepare a sacrificial gift for this collection.
Parish Fish Fry
The first parish fish fry for Saint Andrew will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 5-8pm in the Saint Andrew Gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased by clicking HERE.
Come and enjoy live music by Juke Box Heroes, a balloon artist, 50/50 raffle, Portillo's cake and our very own Saint Andrew Foy Irish Dancers!
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.
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.
