Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
"The harvest is abundant but laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." Matthew 9: 37-38
Announcements
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Juneteenth!
The parish offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observation of Juneteenth. May the period from June 19 to July 4 be filled with thoughtful contemplation about the gift of freedom and the dignity of all people.
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Eric Sorensen
"May the blessings of Christ bring all of us to be one in Christ and Christ in all."
My spiritual journey of faith has been an awakening to the love that God has for each of his children, indiscriminately. My 27 years of ministering to others has uncovered the sure delight Christ takes in one’s actions and words. Every faith community, every outreach service, every act of love shows forth the varied, but brilliant presence of Christ in our lives. St Andrew has shown this brilliance in my 10 years of service with you.
It is part of the excitement of my ongoing adventure of faith, the discovery of Christ’s delight in other faith communities. One does not know where the Holy Spirit moves, but the Holy Spirit does lead us if we wish to follow. Just as the Spirit led Rita and I from Detroit and confirmed our place at St Andrew, now the Holy Spirit is moving us again.
This departure has no reflection on the goodness of your hearts, as you have been overly kind and gracious to me. And I feel the great sorrow that I have in moving, just as it was with my previous departures. But I know that the love and joy that we shared does not end, but continues, as God’s love is without end. And in God’s love your own journey of faith will open to so many new ways to serve in joy.
Beginning of July, Rita and I will be on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Paul. We will keep you and all of St Andrew in our prayers, so that we all may continue to receive the blessings of being all in Christ and Christ in all. In words of St Paul, I’m assured in saying, that “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day Christ Jesus” returns. (Phil 1:6)
I love you all in the praise and glory of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our Savior.
In beloved service, Deacon Eric Sorensen
Support for the Wellness of Priests
At all of the Masses last Sunday, the second collection was for the Archdiocesan Priests' Health, Wellness, and Retirement Fund. Thank you to everyone who contributed during the collection! For individuals who would still like to make a contribution or prefer to make their contribution online, please visit our donation portal on Give Central at https://www.givecentral.org/location/299/event/26885
Summer Projects Update
Within days of Saint Andrew School being out for the summer, the facilities improvement projects have begun at Saint Andrew! If you were driving by Addison and Paulina this past Wednesday, you would have noticed a gigantic oil tanker being removed from the ground. This tanker was a hazard filled with toxic chemicals that prevented us from during further work. It stored fuel that was burned to heat our boilers and keep the campus warm in the winter. This technology was used before the city had gas lines and needed vendors with gas trucks to regularly refuel it. What a relief to have it removed! Now onto the the next project! Read all about our facilities improvement projects this summer at http://standrew.org/post/summer-2023-construction-update/
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Are you interested in helping with one of Saint Andrew School's best events? The Book and Bake Sale (October) is looking for a co-chair. Please contact Sarah Casavechia if you are interested. SarahCasavechia@gosaintandrew.com
Mass Schedule
COVID RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
This past week, the Archdiocese of Chicago has lifted all restrictions related to the celebration of the Mass that were instated during the COVID pandemic. This extends to the Ministry of the Precious Blood and its distribution during Mass. We are beginning preparations to restore this ministry in the coming weeks. Please look for announcements and reminders how how to reverently participate in this ministry. This means we are also in need of additional parishioners to serve in the extra-ordinary ministry of communion. Please volunteer to be trained for this ministry by emailing our parish deacons at liturgy@standrew.org
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, June 18, 2023
+CeciliaVinzons, + Michael Heltzer, +Luca Joseph Foley, +Audrey Neslund Moriaty
+Violet Murrell and +Deceased of the Dougherty Family
Sunday, June 25, 2023
+Maureen Stailey and deceased family members
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
School News
Thank you for making this a great school year! We hope all of our families enjoy a fun and safe summer. We look forward to our students returning in August.
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 grades K through 8 has concluded. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program for the upcoming year and to register. We will begin to offer make-up opportunities for students to complete missed sessions in the coming weeks. Have a wonderful summer vacation!
Stewardship and Finance Report
May Offering:
Envelope Collection - $6,920
Automated Giving - $20,771
Loose Cash - $2,993
Total Offertory - $30,684
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
