Dear Friend,
A very blessed Memorial Day to you! Today, as a nation as we remember all those who have died in service to the United States of America. Their sacrifice demonstrates the character of our country which is echoed in so many men and women who continue to serve our country in different ways. We are grateful for such heroism during this very difficult time.
Last Friday, Fr. Sergio had a video announcement about the reopening of the church building for public worship. The announcement is still available for viewing by clicking here. While we still cannot confirm that the church will be open for private prayer or the Sacrament of Reconciliation next Sunday, May 31, 2020, the reopening team is working to reach that goal. Here is what you should know for now.
- Archbishop Cardinal Cupich has continued the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass to all Catholics in the Archdiocese during the pandemic.
- The best way to connect with the prayer life of Saint Andrew is to utilize the "Your Sunday Connection" web page or Flocknote. Live streamed Masses can be viewed on the Archdiocesan website.
- If you can, please join us for Your Sunday Connection... Live on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am.
- Continue to check our website for updates for announcements about our reopening. There will not be an announcement about reopening before this Friday evening.
- Be realistic about your expectations. If we are able to have any opening of the church, it will likely be available for less than a total of less than 30 people (10 people at a time) within a 2 hour window for only 15 minutes at a time.
In the mean time, here are a couple of key notifications for Saint Andrew Parish for the week ahead.
What Does Quarantine Mean?
Most of us have been under the stay-at-home order for several weeks and some of us have had a true medical quarantine because of exposure to COVID-19. What does it all mean? What does "quarantine" literally mean? Where does the practice intersect with our faith? Our Pastoral Associate dissects the history of quarantine in secular and religious terms and how it is relevant to today. Turns out, Catholics are part of multiple quarantines every year. To find out the whole story, read more....
Do Something Fun and Creative!
Parishioners have continued to express how much they miss being inside Saint Andrew's main church and to be awash in its beauty. While we are still several weeks away from large scale entrance into the church, everyone might enjoy some creative time by coloring the stained glass windows in this new coloring book published by Saint Andrew. Get some crayons, pencils, or markers and get started today! To download the coloring book, read more...
As a final thought, Saint Andrew Parish depends on the weekly offertory to meet the parish's operating costs. For the last several weeks, our weekly collections have been down an average of $3,000 per week. This loss of revenue inhibits our ability to succeed at our mission.
If you give to our parish electronically, THANK YOU! If not, please drop your donation in the mail to us at Saint Andrew Parish, 3546 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60657 or take this opportunity to give electronically either now or on a weekly or monthly basis. Give now.
If you give to our parish electronically, THANK YOU! If not, please drop your donation in the mail to us at Saint Andrew Parish, 3546 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60657 or take this opportunity to give electronically either now or on a weekly or monthly basis. Give now.
For your convenience, we've included a copy of yesterday's bulletin below.
Below is a copy of the Sunday homily given by Deacon Mark this past Sunday.
We remember what Memorial Day is all about and who it is for. Have a great day and say a prayer of gratitude for those who have died in the service of our country!
