Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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"'Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robber's victim?' The man answered, 'The one who treated him with mercy.' Jesus replied 'Go and do likewise.'" Luke 10:37
Announcements
Announcements
The parish office is open from 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays, and from 9:00am to noon on Sundays.
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Mark Purdome
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Mark Purdome
“We must engage. We must have serious conversations about the American way of life. ”
In the 1990s, when I was working for a very large company in the 'burbs, I managed a project that was being developed by a third party company based in a relatively rural part of England, north of Birmingham. It was a small company with some very innovative technology, and they were our partners in a new development. That meant that I spent many weeks in England, and likewise, their staff spent a lot of time in the northern suburbs of Chicago.
As one trip was being planned, Martin, one of the developers, called me. He had never been to the US, he explained, and wondered if there was a specific type of bulletproof vest that I'd recommend. At first I was taken aback, and then decided that he was making a joke, as we'd become friends over the course of the project. But it turned out that he was completely serious. "The US is dangerous," he said. "You can get shot anywhere."
I assured him that he didn't need a vest, and he had a great and productive trip to the US. But I was thinking about his statement as we, yet again, had an unspeakable tragedy of gun violence last weekend. 30 years ago, I thought Martin's fear was simply a result of media hype and wild west movies, but in the years since, I think his statement has become true: Gun violence happens seemingly everywhere. It is so common that we're no longer appalled or surprised when it happens. We assume it is a risk of being an American. Isn't that a sad, terrible statement? Is this the way we want to live?
When you picture an Independence Day parade, you picture kids on bicycles, dogs straining at their leashes, high school bands marching in hot uniforms, and the sirens of first responders announcing the beginning of the spectacle. It is unimaginable that those sirens suddenly turned into the scream of rescue vehicles. Instead of celebrating our freedom, the parade turned into an example of the tyranny of one man with a high-powered rifle. Are we doomed to a life where public events become too risky to enjoy?
Where do we go from here? Christ was not a violent savior, but a man of peace. When his disciples wanted to call down fire from heaven, he rebuked them. When they showed up to arrest him with swords and soldiers, he stopped the violence. As followers of this man, are we prepared to do the same, or have we completely lost hope?
I don't know the answers, or how to rid ourselves of this horror, but we must try. We must not lose hope, say "it has always been this way", or buy bulletproof vests to wear in public. We must engage. We cannot remain silent. We must have serious conversations about the American way of life. We must decide if we are on the side of peace, or if we will allow the tyranny of one gun breaking lives, destroying freedom, and making us fearful.
Jesus came to free us from fear, to give us freedom. And we must follow his lead for ourselves and our children.
Inspire the Next Generation
Inspire the Next Generation
We are looking for volunteer catechists (teachers) to help teach children in our K-6 Religious Education program. The request is to assist 12 Sundays from 10:00am to 10:50am over the course of 8 months. You'll see the smile of God in each face and feel the reward of passing along the gift of Faith to others. The next generation needs faith more than ever before and you can help foster it! Find out more about our program at www.standrew.org/re and contact David Heimann to express interest in serving. The program begins September 11, 2022.
Join the Ministry of Care
Join the Ministry of Care
After being put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Andrew Parish is recommissioning its Ministry of Care team and looking for additional volunteers. Help serve older parishioners by bringing communion and helping them stay connected to their faith community. In particular, we are looking for volunteers who can help bring Communion to the residents of Artis on Ashland Avenue on occasional weekday mornings. The time commitment is about 90 minutes once a month, and training will be provided. Contact Deacon Mark, mark@standrew.org, for more information.
Save the Date - Fall Fling 2022
Save the Date - Fall Fling 2022
Save the date for the 2022 Fall Fling on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The event will include our annual golf outing at Sydney Marovitz Golf Course in the afternoon followed by a dinner party and live entertainment for everyone. Make plans to join us for the fun and festivity when everyone is back in to the neighborhood groove. Tickets will be available in early August.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Fall Fling:
We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning for our fall fundraiser which will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022 and include our golf outing and evening party. Contact julie@standrew.org to express interest.
Broadcast With Us:
Saint Andrew Parish continues to need volunteers to help with live streaming broadcasts of our Masses and special events. Please volunteer if you have or are willing to learn skills in how to use audio, visual, and live streaming equipment. Contact David Heimann at david@standrew.org
Ministry of Care:
Parishioners are needed to pray with Catholic parishioners who are in local nursing home and assisted living facilities and to bring them Holy Communion. Please contact Deacon Mark at mark@standrew.org.
Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Vigil - 4:00pm Mass
Sunday - 9:00am and 11:00am 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, July 10, 2022
+Aurora Vinzons, +Debbie Knuth Kulbartz, +Colleen O'Malley, +Jose Riesco, Jr., and +Calixto Maso
Sunday, July 17, 2022
+Jose Riesco Jr. and +Calixto Maso
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
School News
School News
We have limited seats still available for the 2022/23 School Year!
Please contact Anne Japsen in Admissions at annejapsen@gosaintandrew.com for more information. Come join us and experience what makes our Blue Ribbon School so special. www.gosaintandrew.com
Religious Education News
Religious Education News
We are accepting new applications for Religious Education for students between grades K and 8th grade. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program and to register.
The first day of Religious Education will be the second Sunday of September,
Stewardship and Finance Report
Stewardship and Finance Report
June Offering:
Envelope Collection - $6,260
Automated Giving - $18,872
Loose Cash - $2,956
Total Offertory - $28,088
Monthly Budgeted Expenses: $38,500
Enrich - Expand - Grow Capital Campaign
Income - $1,885,211
Interest on Income - $36,345
Total Income - $1,921,556
Consulting Operating Expense - $180,000
Archdiocesan Contribution - $236,800
Church Lighting (Actual) - $250,600
Church Lighting (Consultant) - $10,480
Church Windows (Actual) - $157,120
School Addition - $184,310
Total Expense - $979,226
BALANCE - $942,330
Parish Staff
Parish Staff
Parish Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Sergio Romo
Associate Pastor: Rev. Silvanus Kidaha
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
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