Dear Friend,
We've made it through one of the biggest transitions of the year. We're back in school! With students in every age group now getting back into the rhythm of things, we want to let them know that God goes with them in their daily studies.
Which is why we invite all students whether in the early years, elementary years, high school years, or even college to join us for the Blessing of the Backpacks which will take place at the 9:00am Mass tomorrow, Sunday, August 30, 2026. They can come with backpacks, lunchboxes, or even just themselves as the blessing is not only for their material goods, but also for their wellbeing for the year ahead.
The return to school isn't the only thing happening as we get back into the swing of things. Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.
Announcing the Oktoberfest & Fall Market!!
Get ready for a 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!We'll be looking for lots of volunteers to help with this event. Please click here to volunteer.
In the meantime, please reach out to Julie Richards at julie@standrew.org for more information.
Women's Ministy Launch
Join us on the Parish Patio as we launch a new year of the Saint Andrew Women’s Ministry! On Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm enjoy an evening of friendship, faith, fellowship, wine, and light bites as we celebrate the calling of women in our Church and community. Get connected, learn about upcoming women’s groups, retreats, and service opportunities. We'll gather on the Parish Patio at 3546 N. Paulina. Please RSVP to let us know that you are coming.
Generation to Generation
St. Andrew Parish is kicking off the Generation to Generation: Answer the Call campaign. Our parish’s participation in the campaign, along with all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago, will meet the needs of our parish and support Catholic ministries in Cook and Lake counties. Our goal at St. Andrew Parish is to raise $1,400,000 in pledges payable over five (5) years from our parish families. More information can found in this Sunday's online bulletin.
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.
