Third Sunday of Easter
"Two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus." Luke 24:13
Announcements
The parish office's hours are 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays, and from 9:00am to noon on Sundays.
The Sunday evening Mass has now a part of our community's opportunities for Sunday Worship. Please join us at 5:00pm on Sunday evenings in addition to our scheduled times of 4:00pm on Saturdays and 9:00am and 11:00am on Sundays.
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Mark Purdome
"When you fully enter into a ritual, it helps provide a sense of purpose in your life."
Ritual. As Catholics, we're very familiar with ritual, because so many of the ways that we worship are encompassed in rituals. Certainly, Mass is a ritual, but so are the other sacraments and even devotional practices like praying the rosary. Easter is filled with rituals within rituals, as we witnessed during the Easter Triduum.
Our lives are filled with other rituals as well. We're rapidly approaching the end of the school year, and we'll have graduation and grade promotion rituals. When my kids were little, we had a nighttime "go to bed" ritual, including a song that we invented (the "night night parade"). Sports, family dinners, birthdays - all of these special events in our lives are filled with rituals.
I've recently become more aware of ritual because I attended two funerals that were very different from each other and from the Catholic tradition. Both were beautiful ways to honor the deceased, but both were also a bit outside my comfort zone. They left me pondering the importance of ritual in our daily lives, and how many of them are taken for granted, falling into things we simply do - habits - rather than conscious actions.
The distinction between habit and ritual is important. A habit is something you do without thinking, like brushing your teeth or tying your shoes. Automated, routine, mindless. On the other hand, a ritual is something that you do mindfully. Sociologist Robert Wuthnow writes that rituals are any actions or events that have symbolic meaning beyond their instrumental value, so they engage our mind. A ritual is a celebration that involves our emotions and our full attention, rather than mindless repetition.
Give some thought to how to stay fully engaged in the rituals of life. Whether it is a weeknight dinner or worshipping God, being mindful of our rituals increases our appreciation of life. They turn the ordinary into a celebration, one that reminds us of the things we have in common, and brings us closer together as a community.
When you fully enter into a ritual, it helps provide a sense of purpose in your life.
-Deacon Mark
Sunday Evening Mass Has Returned!
If your schedule finds an unfortunate amount of activity in it on Sunday mornings, you're not alone. Many people find sports games, travel, brunch with visiting friends and more popping up in their planners on Sunday morning. Don't let it be a reason to miss Mass! Saint Andrew has restored its Sunday evening Mass to a new time of 5:00pm Come join us and invite others too!
Support the Children's Garage Sale
Mark Your Calendars for the Saint Andrew Children’s Garage Sale held in the Saint Andrew Gymnasium 658 West Addison, Chicago, IL 6061, on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Donation Drop Off Dates and Times
(Drop off location at 1658 West Addison
Saint Andrew Gymnasium)
*Sunday, May 7 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, May 8 from 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday, May 9 from 2:45pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, May 10 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Thursday, May 11 from 11:45am – 1:00pm
Friday, May 12 from 2:45pm – 7:00pm
*Please note: First donation date is the week of the sale!
Donations can include:
● Gently used clothing (except underwear), shoes, coats for infants to pre-teens
● Maternity wear
● Baby gear (except car seats)
● Toys, games, puzzles and books
● Nursery and children’s furniture (except drop-side cribs)
● Baby/children’s decor
● Halloween costumes and holiday outfits
● Strollers
● Bikes, scooters, ride on toys
● Dolls and doll houses
We are looking for volunteers for donation collection, set-up, day of sale and clean up. Times are flexible and children are welcome. Please contact Julie Richards at
julie@standrew.org.
Admission to the sale is a $1 donation and sales are cash or credit card. All proceeds benefit Saint Andrew Parish. Unsold items will be donated to charity.
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Saint Andrew Children's Garage Sale:
Back by popular demand is the Saint Andrew Parish Children's Garage Sale. This event will be held on Saturday, March 13th in the gym from 8am - noon. Donation dates and times will be announced shortly. To volunteer for this event, please reach out to Julie Richards at julie@standrew.org.
Mass Schedule
ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF SUNDAY EVENING MASS
Saint Andrew is once again offering Mass on Sunday evenings at 5:00pm
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Vigil - 4:00pm Mass
Sunday - 9:00am,11:00am and 5:00pm Mass
Confessions:
Confessions are heard in the main church at 3:00pm on Saturdays or by appointment.
Call 773-525-3016 or write info@standrew.org
Readings for the Week:
Mass readings are available on the U. S. Bishop's website
at https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar
Mass Intentions:
Sunday, April 23, 2023
+Robert DeSagun ,+Marguerite Gaughan and +Michael Flaherty
Sunday, April 30, 2023
+Levy Castillo Jalbuena and +Philip M. Castillo
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
School News
Do you have a friend or neighbor that is considering applying to the best school in Chicago? Sign up for a tour here: schedule a tour New student applications for the 23-24 school year are now open! Existing families, do not forget to register your new preschoolers. Applications are now being accepted. 23-24 SAS Application - https://stand-il.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=15758
Religious Education News
Religious Education for 2022-23 is in session for students between grades K and 8th grade. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program and to register. Students are currently in the last few weeks of our program for the academic year which will include in-person classes for students with their volunteer catechists. The next class is Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:00am.
Stewardship and Finance Report
March Offering:
Envelope Collection - $7,504
Automated Giving - $20,581
Loose Cash - $3,718
Total Offertory - $31,803
Monthly Budgeted Expenses: $38,500
Annual Catholic Appeal
Many families in our parish have received the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries, parishes and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we thank you for your gifts. Please return your response as soon as possible. You may also make a pledge or donation directly through the Archdiocesan website at https://giving.archchicago.org/annual-catholic-appeal/about
Enrich - Expand - Grow Capital Campaign
Income - $1,909,407
Interest on Income - $39,931
Total Income - $1,949,337
Consulting Operating Expense - $215,000
Archdiocesan Contribution - $246,000
Church Lighting (Actual) - $250,517
Church Lighting (Consultant) - $10,480
Church Windows (Actual) - $157,120
School Addition (Architect Fees) - $34,530
Annex (Demolition) - $55,795
Annex (Utilities Disconnect) - $18,210
Annex (Environmental Remediation) - $38,780
Total Expense - $1,026,432
BALANCE - $922,906
Revised 4/4/2023
Parish Staff
Parish Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Sergio Romo
Associate Pastor: Rev. Silvanus Kidaha
Resident Priest: Rev. Emmanuel Madu
Pastoral Associate: David Heimann
Deacon: Mark Purdome
Deacon: Eric Sorensen
Business Manager: Esperanza Benavides
Fundraising/Development: Julie Richards
Office Manager: Christina O’Malley
Receptionists: Terry Ryan, Christine Chua, Mercedes Jairala
Engineer: Alfred Benkiser
Contact parish staff by phone at 773-525-3016,
electronically at http://standrew.org/get-in-touch/,
or by email at info@standrew.org
School Administration:
Principal: Sarah Casavechia
Assistant Principal: Shanna Eley
Reception: Trini Mahadeo
Admissions: Anne Japsen
Contact School Administration by phone at 773-248-2500
