Solemnity of the Ascension
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"The Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven."
Mark 16:19
Announcements
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.
Happy Mothers day to all our mothers!
There will be a blessing at every Mass this weekend for mothers and expectant mothers. Please come up to the sanctuary at the end of Mass when instructed by the presider.
Pastoral Letter by Decon Mark Purdome
Pastoral Letter by Decon Mark Purdome
"God is with you at every ending, at every beginning, and during all of the in-between times."
Happy Mother's Day!
The scriptures this weekend emphasize endings and beginnings. I like to put it in that order – endings and beginnings – because it helps to emphasize two things about today’s feast; two things about how our lives unfold.
Over and over again in our lives, we experience this pattern. Friends move, relationships end, we change careers, we experience death and separation. Each of these is an ending, and these times can be sad and a bit scary. I’m sure that the disciples were disappointed that just when they were becoming comfortable with the resurrected Jesus, he left them again. But he left them with a mission, a promise of what was to come: To go out and preach and teach everyone about the new kingdom that Jesus brought to the world.
The ending of Jesus’ post-resurrection time as a direct presence in their lives was filled with grief, but the new opportunity, the new mission, would fill their lives and would influence the course of events still today, thousands of years later.
The interplay of endings and beginnings is a paradox. We don’t want things to change, we want to remain in the comfortable. But without change, we know that growth isn’t possible. And whether we want it or not, change will happen. Our lives are a long sequence of endings and beginnings. That’s the first emphasis of the Feast of the Assumption.
But I’m glossing over something that’s often pretty significant, aren’t I? Because between the ending and the beginning, there is the in-between time. This is a place of anxiety, stress, and worry. We may feel a little lost, a little uncertain about what to do. In this period, we mourn the loss and worry about the future.
But remember that the Ascension is about endings and beginnings, not endings and turning back the clock to do it again. The second emphasis of today’s feast is that we have to focus not on going back, but instead on the new beginning that lies ahead. We grieve for the past, but hope for the future.
And what kind of a world do you wish it to be? What changes in our social, political, and interpersonal lives should remain as part of a beginning? The disciples never wanted Jesus to leave, but because he did, and with the power of the Holy Spirit, they were able to do things they might never have dreamed. Likewise, our focus has to be on our hope for the future, on returning the world not to the way it was, but to something better, something more caring, something more compassionate toward those around us.
The good news is we don’t do it alone. God is with you at every ending, at every beginning, and during all of the in-between times. We are never alone, and that is a pretty good promise for our future.
-Deacon Mark
Saint Andrew Children's Garage Sale!
Saint Andrew Children's Garage Sale!
Get ready for the upcoming Saint Andrew Children's Garage Sale! This event is set for Saturday, May 18th from 8:00am - 11:30am. Page down to see specific donation dates and times AND acceptable donation items.
Start cleaning out your closets, basements, garages and attics now! This is your chance to finally donate that train set, doll house, stroller and a multitude of clothes that just take up space! It's a win win ... you get to do your spring cleaning and donate to a wonderful cause! What doesn't sell will be donated again to Share our Spare, Bernie's Book Bank, and Cradles to Crayons!
To volunteer for this event, please email Julie Richards at Julie@standrew.org
Blessing of Graduates
Blessing of Graduates
Saint Andrew Parish will celebrate the accomplishments of all of the graduates within the parish on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the 9:00am Mass. A special blessing and commemoration will be offered to graduates at any level of schooling - elementary, secondary, college, and grad school. Please make plans to join us to celebrate their achievements.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Be a part of Saint Andrew's Spring event schedule by volunteering your time, talent and treasures.
Saint Andrew Parish Children's Garage Sale 2024 - Saint Andrew hosts an annual Children's Garage Sale. This years sale will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 8am - 11:30am. We are looking for volunteers to help in many capacities. Please contact Julie Richards if you are interested julie@standrew.org
Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule
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, May 12, 2024
+Pat Galligan, +Dorothy Knuth, +Maisie Mitchell, +Rita Roberts
+Joe Sotelo and + Queenie Willison
Sunday, May 19, 2024
+Richard Dean Lupori, +John and Virginia Kaufman, +Petra Romo and +Ramon Romo
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
School News
School News
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Religious Education News
Religious Education News
We have begun Religious Education for the 2023-24 year for grades K through 8. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program. Our final in person student classes on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 10:00am in the school building. Please contact David Heimann at david@standrew.org if you have additional questions.
Stewardship and Finance Report
Stewardship and Finance Report
April 2024 Offering:
Envelope Collection - $7,920
Automated Giving - $15,772
Loose Cash - $4,237
Total Offertory - $27,929
Monthly Budgeted Expenses: $38,500
Annual Catholic Appeal
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 - $1,914,694
Interest on Income - $40,270
Total Income - $1,954,964
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
Church Boiler - $313,845
School Boilers - $609,248
Total Expense - $1,949,525
BALANCE - $5,439
Revised 05/07/2024
Parish Staff
Parish Staff
Parish Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Sergio Romo
Resident Priest: Rev. Emmanuel Madu
Pastoral Associate: David Heimann
Deacon: Mark Purdome
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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