Dear Friend,
We hope this week is filled with peace and joy for you as our nation celebrates the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Gratitude helps to erode the trappings that each of us face when we are tempted by greed and self-importance. Therefore, even when things are difficult (as they are now) we need the grace that comes from giving thanks. It help us dwell in right relationship with God and one another.
This spirit of gratitude is part of life at Saint Andrew Parish this past week in which we published parish's 2019-20 annual report. The generosity of so many parishioners continues to keep our parish healthy and strong. You can read the full report here or in the bulletin below.
Finally, we want to invite you to celebrate Mass with us on Thanksgiving Day either in person or through our live stream. Click on the image below to watch the Mass live on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 9:00am or as a recording. You can also click on the button below to make a reservation to attend this or any of our upcoming Masses.
As a reminder, reservations are required to come to Mass as part of our safety precautions during the pandemic. Click on the button below to make a reservation.
Resources to pray at home with your household this weekend will be emailed to you on Saturday morning.
Below are a few key notifications for Saint Andrew Parish for the week ahead.
Support the Giving Tree!
LAST DAY TO GIVE
The goal this year was to support the 403 students at St. Mary of the Lake School with a $25 gift through our annual Giving Tree. We've already collected gifts for 304 students and today is the last day to give. Help us make sure 100% of the students receive a gift by making your donation today! You can give at this dedicated link www.standrew.org/GivingTree through Tonight, Monday, November 23rd. To find out more about the Giving Tree and its beneficiaries, read more...
Advent Speaker Series
Join us on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm via Zoom call. Take a virtual pilgrimage led by bible scholar and veteran of Holy Land pilgrimages, Sr. Sallie Latkovich, CSJ. She will be offering a personal tour of the places where Jesus was born and guiding participants in a reflection about the meaning of Christmas during the pandemic. Other dates for the Advent Speaker series are listed online. Participation in all of our events is free by you must register by completing the online form at www.standrew.org/christmas2020
Giving Tuesday
Don't miss out on the biggest annual day of philanthropic giving in America on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - Giving Tuesday! We encourage parishioners to be generous to the causes which need your help. Charities that support food pantries, access to medical care, the environment, animals, and yes... even churches need your support! Please look out for more information from Saint Andrew Parish in the coming week about supporting us on Giving Tuesday.
For your convenience, we've included a copy of yesterday's bulletin below which includes this year's Annual Report. Please read to understand the financial health of the parish.
Below is a copy of the Sunday homily given this past Sunday.
We'll send another Flocknote on Saturday inviting you to pray at home with us. We also invite you to join us on Sundays for our Live Stream of the 9:00am Sunday Mass at Saint Andrew. The live stream is always available at www.standrew.org/sundaymass