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"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Colossians 1:15
Announcements
Announcements
The parish office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, on Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Office hours will return to 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday starting December 1, 2025.
Mass to celebrate our nation's feast of Thanksgiving will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 9:00am. The parish office will be closed on Thursday and Friday in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Join us for Mass every weekend at the 4:00pm (vigil) Mass on Saturday, or on Sunday at 9:00am, 11:00am, or 5:00pm.
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Mark Purdome
Pastoral Letter by Deacon Mark Purdome
"Perhaps I can be a little more forgiving of myself"
I often ride the #9 Ashland bus to get into the Loop. Last week, as I was standing at the corner of Ashland and Diversey, I noticed that someone had drawn "FORGIVE YOURSELF" on the walk. While I waited on the bus, I pondered this bit of unrequested psychological advice from the sidewalk.
Why do we sometimes find it so hard to forgive ourselves, even more so than forgiving others? Even when you consciously work to forgive others, are there still things that stick in your mind? Things that are reminders of faults or failings in the past that just won't seem to go away?
We know that God forgives us, a gift of mercy given to each of us without reserve. But then it is our turn. Niki Mallinak, a columnist for LifeTeen, writes, "Stop for a moment and ask yourself: If you had a friend who spoke to you the way you speak to yourself on the inside, would you stay friends with them? ... More often than not, we let ourselves get away with this behavior as if it’s no big deal, but would instantly know it was wrong if we were to say those things aloud to someone else or hear someone say it to us.
"The words we speak and the thoughts we think have more impact on us than we might think; the voices we choose to listen to can affect how we see ourselves, and then in time even the rest of the world. [If] all I repeat to myself is judgment grounded on what I have done wrong, I have to ask myself whose voice it is that I’m listening to – and I’ll give you a hint: it doesn’t belong to God."
We're at the end of the liturgical year, and next week is Thanksgiving and the First Sunday of Advent. My project for Advent is to be kinder to myself in my inner monologue. If I truly believe that God has forgiven me, and always will, perhaps I can be a little more forgiving of myself.
Peace!
-deacon mark
As we round out this year's annual Season of Stewardship, we ask that any household that has not yet completed their annual commitment to prayerfully consider the gifts they have been given and to make a generous response of their TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE to build God's Church through the ministries of Saint Andrew Parish.
Make your commitment today at www.standrew.org/stewardship
Family Photos for the Parish Directory
Family Photos for the Parish Directory
If you were not able to have a sitting with Universal Photo Studios to have your photo taken for the parish and school, you can still have your photo included in the directory. The cost is $15 and for participating, you will also get a parish directory. Complete the online form and upload your photo to be included.
The Giving Tree Project
The Giving Tree Project
The Giving Trees are both up and stocked full of ornaments. Families may begin taking ornaments off the tree in the church this weekend. There are 274 students to shop for. Please keep an eye out for our mobile Giving Tree at the school at drop off and pick up on scheduled days after Thanksgiving break.
Each ornament is labeled with a students NAME, GRADE and GENDER. Please pay special attention when shopping and purchase 2 winter warmth items which may include gloves/mittens, socks, a hat or scarf in the appropriate sizes. Spend no more than $25.00 on each child. When you are done shopping, please place the 2 winter warmth items into a ziplock bag, along with the ornament, and drop off at the Saint Andrew Rectory (3546 North Paulina) or the school by Monday, December 15, 2025. Please email Julie Richards if you have any questions at julie@standrew.org.
Novena to Saint Andrew
The Saint Andrew Novena will begin on Saturday, November 22 and end on the Feast of Saint Andrew on November 30.
Parishioners can pick up novena cards at church with a prayer to say once every day during the entire novena.
The full text of the prayer can also be found below and parishioners are invited to pray with a recording made by the staff that can be found at www.standrew.org/novena
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Andrew the Apostle as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate his openness to Your call in our own lives, that we may be as ready to serve You as he was. St. Andrew, you were one of the first people to be called personally by Our Lord. He called you and your brother St. Peter to leave behind your lives as fishermen and to follow Him as Apostles.
You followed His call to become “fishers of men.” And you remained faithful to that call, staying with Him throughout His ministry and spreading the Gospel after His death. You probably never would have guessed that you would be invited to be one of the closest friends of the Son of God, but you left everything behind in order to follow Him. Pray for me, that I may be as ready to serve Christ as you were.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew the Apostle, pray for us!
Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule
Weekday Mass Schedule:
Daily Mass takes place Monday thru Friday at 9:00am in the church.
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Presider
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Mass: Fr. Alec
Sunday: 9:00am Mass Fr. Melchior Zhao
11:00am Mass Fr. Hank
5:00pm Mass Fr. Melchior Zhao
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, November 23, 2025
+James Donoghue
Sunday, November 30, 2025
+Doris Mae Bender, + Bill and Mary Phee and +Betty Smith
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
Religious Education News
Religious Education News
Religious Education for the 2025-26 year has begunfor grades K through 8. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program. We are now in the portion of the program where families complete the review of their child's curriculum at home. Our next in=person meeting will be on Sunday, November 2 at 10:00am. We look forward to sharing more about Jesus!
Stewardship and Finance Report
Stewardship and Finance Report
October, 2025 Offering:
Envelope Collection - $7.184
Automated Giving - $20,422
Loose Cash - $4,424
Total Offertory - $32,030
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 - $1,915,569
Interest on Income - $40,296
Total Income - $1,955,865
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 - $6,340
Revised 01/06/2025
School News
School News
Christmas Tree Lighting
Please join us Saturday, November 29 at 5pm in the turf lot for our inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring the whole family to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas.
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! We have an upcoming tour on October 14th at 9am. Sign up for a tour here: schedule a tour New student applications for the 25-26 can be found here: New Student Application
Volunteer
Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
We are looking for volunteers for this year's Giving Tree Project. This project helps to support St. Thomas of Canterbury, a local elementary school through a Giving Tree. If you're looking for ways to volunteers, please contact Julie Richards at julie@standrew.org.
We are actively looking for individuals to be a part of the ministry of lectoring and distribution of Holy Communion. Please contact mark@standrew.org if you are interested in these important ministries.
Parish Staff
Parish Staff
Parish Staff:
Parish Administrator: Rev. Hank Lyon
Associate Pastor: Rev. Zhao Melchior Huaimin
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, and Elizabeth Moreno
Engineer: Steven Ackerman
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
Calendar
Calendar
Parish Women's Group Announcment
Parish Women's Group Announcment
All women of the parish are warmly invited to join our new Women’s Group, which meets every Wednesday at 9:45 AM in the Parish Office following the school Mass. It’s a welcoming, multigenerational group where we share faith, prayer, and fellowship—babies and toddlers are always welcome!
Please note, there will be no meeting on Wednesday, November 26th during Thanksgiving week. We’ll resume the following Wednesday.
The Brownson Council #1030, Knights of Columbus, will hold their 30th Annual
Free Throw Contest, in memory of Sir Knight Rudy Trejo, on Sunday, December 14th, starting at 5:00pm in St. Andrew’s Gym.
The contest is open to all boys and girls, between the ages of 9 and 14 as of Jan 1, 2026.
Each contestant will be given 15 shots and the best score in each age group of boys and girls will be awarded a Wilson basketball, a champion sweatshirt and will advance to the District Competition.
Registration forms can be picked up at the gym/school office or at the gym on the day of the contest. Contestants should bring the completed forms, with a parent/guardian signature to the contest.
Also, if you are interested in volunteering to help the Knights with the Free Throw contest, please contact Tom Kaiser at 630-699-2079/TJKaiser@Sprynet.com. Interested in joining the Knights of Columbus? Visit www.kofc.org/joinus, or scan the QR code for more info and a Free 1 year membership.
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