Dear Friend,
Early Sunday morning we were saddened to learn of a shooting near the church, near Ashland and Addison Avenue. Up to the time this message was written, one individual had died and another was in critical condition. It was shocking to discover what happened.
Violence shocks us because it is against our nature. We believe were created in love and for love - hatred, fear, anger, and rejection are contrary to what God wants for us. When tragedies occur, we begin to heal by coming together in mutual support and prayer, and by actively promoting peace and justice in our communities. If you are in need of support at this time, please don't hesitate to contact the parish office to speak with a priest or pastoral minister. We can be reached at 773-525-3016.
Below are a couple of key notifications for the parish in the week ahead.
Wearin' The Green
Join us for a night of fun, friendship, dancing & fundraising on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The Saint Andrew annual benefit celebrates our vibrant community while also raising funds for our Parish, School, and the Ministries our Parish serves. Visit www.WTG2020.com for tickets, sponsorship, and volunteer information.
125th Anniversary Celebration
The Celebration Mass and Dinner for the 125th Anniversary of Saint Andrew Parish will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020 with Archbishop Cardinal Cupich presiding at Mass at 4:00pm. Following the Mass we will have a catered dinner in the gymnasium to celebrate this milestone. Please order your tickets to the dinner in advance as space is limited. Order tickets now.
Annual Catholic Appeal
This past Sunday, we began the Annual Catholic Appeal for the Archdiocese of Chicago. This appeal helps support the many services provided by the Archdiocese, several of which benefit Saint Andrew directly. In past years, we have exceeded our parish goal which is set for $34,114. Any surplus amount that exceeds our goal is returned to Saint Andrew parish and benefits our general operating expenses. Please be generous in the is appeal. Read more...
Continue to have a great week. If there is anything that the parish staff or members of the community can do to support you, do not hesitate to ask.
For your convenience, we've included a copy of yesterday's bulletin below.
Thank you to the following our sponsorships, advertisers, and benefactors for Wearing The Green 2020. Please consider following their lead!
