Dear Friend,
We hope the beginning of your week is filled with joy! We are glad to report that the Church is ablaze with joy after yesterday's canonization of seven new saints in Rome.
You may not have noticed him on television, but our Pastor, Fr. Sergio Romo was there in Saint Peter's Basilica specifically because of his admiration of one of the saints who was canonized, Saint Oscar Romero, martyr to the faith. Many of us may faintly recall from our childhood the importance of Saint Oscar Romero. He died in 1980 during the civil war in El Salvador. Because of his frequent advocacy for the rights of the poor and oppressed and his willingness to challenge the military dictatorship of his country, he was shot to death while saying Mass. His non-violent action for peace and unceasing call for a more just world deserves our attention and imitation. Saint Oscar Romero, pray for us!
If you would like to learn more about him, we'd recommend this article, or view the short videos about the canonization at the end of this e-bulletin.
Here are a few important reminders from the parish for the week ahead.
We hope the beginning of your week is filled with joy! We are glad to report that the Church is ablaze with joy after yesterday's canonization of seven new saints in Rome.
You may not have noticed him on television, but our Pastor, Fr. Sergio Romo was there in Saint Peter's Basilica specifically because of his admiration of one of the saints who was canonized, Saint Oscar Romero, martyr to the faith. Many of us may faintly recall from our childhood the importance of Saint Oscar Romero. He died in 1980 during the civil war in El Salvador. Because of his frequent advocacy for the rights of the poor and oppressed and his willingness to challenge the military dictatorship of his country, he was shot to death while saying Mass. His non-violent action for peace and unceasing call for a more just world deserves our attention and imitation. Saint Oscar Romero, pray for us!
If you would like to learn more about him, we'd recommend this article, or view the short videos about the canonization at the end of this e-bulletin.
Here are a few important reminders from the parish for the week ahead.
Join Us for the Uganda Recap
AT FAMILY MASS THIS SUNDAY!The delegation from our parish that visited our sister parish and school in Uganda this past summer will give a presentation about their trip and the needs of our sister parish after the 10:00am Family Mass this Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the auditorium. Please join us for coffee and donuts and hear from the delegation directly.
Learn About Catholic Cemeteries
At Masses this past weekend we heard from representatives of the Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago who offered helpful information and planning materials for Catholic burial services. To follow up with this important life-decision for you or a loved one, read more...
Donate to Hurricane Relief
The devastation that has occurred in Northwest Florida due to Hurricane Michael is tragic. In times like these we always encourage individuals to be generous in lending a helping hand. Our preferred charity is always the local Catholic Charity of a given region because they give direct assistance to the most vulnerable and have a proven track record for transparent use of funds. Please donate to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida to offer financial support to this crisis.
Continue to have a great week! If there is anything that Saint Andrew can do to support you, don't hesitate to let us know!
Finally, Saint Andrew is a busy place, keep up with everything we're doing by reading bulletin below...
Finally, Saint Andrew is a busy place, keep up with everything we're doing by reading bulletin below...
Here are two brief videos on the canonization of Saint Oscar Romero and the other saints who were canonized yesterday.