Are you still celebrating Easter?

To be honest, my reaction on the afternoon of Easter Sunday is often a sense of relief. Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter Sunday are all magnificent liturgies, and I love being a part of the celebration, but by the end of the week, I'm tired. Easter afternoon is a perfect time for a nap!

But after Easter (and Christmas, too!) the Church keeps celebrating. First we have a week-long (technically, 8 days) celebration of the Octave of Easter, when the Church celebrates the joyous event of the resurrection. We then continue the Easter season concluding with Pentecost, which this year is on May 24.

So culturally it may seem like the party is over, but the Church extends it so we can fully appreciate the depth of the mystery of our salvation. During the Octave of Easter the daily Mass readings continue the resurrection story so that we can ponder the reality that Jesus' road to Calvary wasn't the end of the story. Holy Week takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions, from the boisterous entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the intimate gathering of the Last Supper to the Crucifixion on Good Friday. Sadness, confusion and mystery surround these days. That's often easy to relate to, since we've all experienced those emotions in our daily lives. But the story continues, both for Jesus and ourselves, because rather than an ending, Calvary was a new beginning, and that's what we celebrate each day of the Octave. We don't end up in confusion, but instead of the certainty of God's love and everlasting care.

That's why we continue to celebrate. Today, we've reached the Octave Day, which is Divine Mercy Sunday. This feast that reminds us that God has infinite mercy for his creation. 

Yes, we're still celebrating Easter. One day isn't enough to capture the depth of joy and the mystery of God's mercy. We may still need a nap after Holy Week, but the celebration continues.

God Bless!
-Deacon Mark

High Stakes and Handbags: Not your grandmother's bingo!

Join us for our first annual Purse Bingo, an evening of fun, friends, and fabulous prizes! Bring your favorite snacks, grab your drinks (it’s BYOB!), and get ready to play for the chance to win designer handbags you’ll love to show off. Take a sneak peek at the gorgeous bags and purchase tickets HERE!

Summer Camp 2026

We are thrilled to offer summer options for our families.

• We will hold our traditional summer camps for registered Saint Andrew students during the first two weeks of the summer break. Registration is open! 

• Saint Andrew Summer Adventure Camp will be offered for the majority of the remaining summer weeks. Adventure Camp Registration for SA students, their friends, and neighbors in the community is open. 

Baby Bulldogs 

Our Baby Bulldogs program is gearing up for a fun and energetic spring session! Beginning January 22 through April 30, families with infants and toddlers are invited to join us every Thursday from 9:00–9:45am for a morning of connection and play. Each class includes free play followed by joyful music and movement that little ones love. (Please note: no class on March 19.) We meet in the Saint Andrew School Gymnasium, located at the northeast corner of Addison and Paulina. Registration is ongoing.  Come be part of the fun with our littlest Bulldogs!

Discover the Difference with Saint Andrew School! 

Are you seeking a nurturing and enriching educational environment for your child? Look no further than Saint Andrew School, where Catholic Education comes to life through faith, excellence, and community. Our dedicated faculty inspires students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially. At Saint Andrew, we blend rigorous academics with character-building values, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging. Experience our vibrant campus, where every student is known, loved, and challenged to grow. Choose Saint Andrew School today and invest in a brighter future for your child. Enroll now and join our family! Sign up for a tour here: schedule a tour New student applications for the 25-26 can be found here: New Student Application