Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Forgive your neighbor's injustice; then when you pray your own sins will be forgiven. " Sirach 28:2
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
"We are the face, the voice and the love of God when we comfort the sorrowful."
Friday, September 15 was the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Traditionally, this memorial commemorates the seven sorrows in the heart of Mary as recorded in scripture, starting with the prophecy of Simeon at Jesus' presentation that Mary's heart would be pierced by a sword. The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows follows the seven times we see Mary sorrowful in scripture, and it has been a popular devotion since Pope Pius VII extended what was once a local feast to the whole church in 1814.
But the memorial doesn't resonate with me because of a particular devotion on my part to Our Lady of Sorrows, but because my mother was named Dolores, meaning "sorrow" or "pain". In 1930, the year my mother was born, it was the thirteenth most popular girls' name, being given to 13,000 or so babies that year. I've always wished I had asked my grandmother why she chose to name her first-born child "sorrow". Or perhaps ask my mother, who died in 2003, if she knew why the name had been chosen. Maybe it was just popular fashion, or maybe there were more hidden meanings. I'll never know.
All of this leads me into a meditation on what it means to be sorrowful. From a religious perspective, being sorrowful is our suffering when there is grief, sadness or mourning. It may be due to the death of someone we hold dear, betrayal by a friend, feelings of being alone or abandoned, a deep disappointment, unfair treatment, a disability, and a myriad other set of things that trouble us. We know that both Jesus and Mary were sorrowful. We know that we, ourselves, are at times sorrowful. All of these things are a natural part of life, especially when we love and care deeply.
Our understanding of suffering, of the pain and devastation that we've experienced, leads us to be more compassionate people. Meditating on our own sorrows helps us to better understand the sorrows of others. Just as we know that Jesus was fully human, and so understood our ups and downs at a visceral level, we who have experienced sorrow understand the depths of compassion that we're called to show others.
The news is full of places where our compassion toward the sorrowful is desperately needed. Immigrants in Chicago, residents of Morocco, victims of war in Ukraine. Spend some time reflecting on Our Lady of Sorrows, on your own sorrows, and on the sorrows of the world, and then use that reflection to recharge your compassion.
We are the face, the voice and the love of God when we comfort the sorrowful.
KofC Intellectual Disabilities Drive
September 16 and 17, after all the masses, the Knights of Columbus will be outside of church collecting for their Annual Intellectual Disabilities Drive. All of the funds collected, except for the cost of the candy, go directly to organized groups that service the needs of the intellectually disabled and learning disabled in local parishes, such as parish Spred programs, as well as community and Park District groups and the Special Olympics. Stop by to help out a good cause, and get yourself a Tootsie Roll. To donate online visit our page web https://tinyurl.com/KnightsID2023 or scan the QR code.
If you would like to donate 1-2 hours of your time to volunteer for our Drive, please contact GK Tom Kaiser at 630-699-2079 or TJKaiser@sprynet.com for info.
Registration for the Fall Swing is open!
Join us for the 21st Annual Saint Andrew Parish Fall Swing on Saturday, September 30th, 2023.
The Party: Enjoy dinner and open bar from 7pm - midnight at The Piggery located on Irving Park Road and Ashland Avenue.
Pre-Party Golf: Scramble format for 80 golfers teeing off at 3:30pm at Sydney Marovitz Golf Course along Chicago's beautiful lakefront. ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN.
To purchase tickets, visit: https://saintandrew.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SaintAndrewParishFallSwingSeptember302023/BuyticketsFallSwing2023/tabid/1380644/Default.aspx
Running of the Bulldogs 5K
Saint Andrew Parish Running of the Bulldogs 5K
and
Kids Fun Run
THE MOST FAMILY AND STROLLER FRIENDLY 5K IN CHICAGO!
Registration will open next week!
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Come out and celebrate Sunrise Mass at Montrose Harbor (right by the Dock Restaurant at Montrose Beach) at 8:15am! Race begins at 9:00am followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:45am at Montrose Harbor!
Please join us for a post event lunch at Chicago's Pizza on Lincoln Ave (3114 North Lincoln Ave) at 10:30am! Proceeds raised will help support our sister Parish, St. Charles Lwanga, in Lwamata, Uganda and Saint Andrew School's health and wellness programs.
Blessing of the Pets
To commemorate the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, we will hold our annual blessing of pets next Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:30pm. Bring your dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, or other beloved pet to the steps of the church to have them blessed. May they always remind us of our responsibility to care for and nurture all of God's creation.
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
Be a part of Saint Andrew's fall event line up schedule:
The Fall Swing - Saturday, September 30th
Running of the Bulldogs 5K - Sunday, October 22nd
Please contact Julie Richards if you are interested julie@standrew.org
Mass Schedule
RETURNING TO THE CUP
A set of videos have been produced by the Saint Andrew Parish staff to remind parishioners about the reasons we offer the receipt of the Precious Blood at Mass and how we receive it with the appropriate reverence. Please take the time to view these videos at www.standrew.org/returning-to-the-cup
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, September 17, 2023
+Patrick and Catherine Walsh and +Evelyn Hallera
Sunday, September 24, 2023
+William Kleinmann and +Mark Ragus
Live Stream:
Watch our live stream of Sunday Mass at www.standrew.org/sundaymass
School News
We are thrilled to be holding our first school tour of the year on October 10. Interested families can sign up here.
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! 23-24 SAS Application - https://stand-il.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=15758
Religious Education News
We are swiftly preparing for Religious Education for the 2023-24 year for grades K through 8. Please visit www.standrew.org/re to learn more about the program for the upcoming year and to register. We begin our first in-person classes in the classroom this Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 10:00am in the school building. Please contact David Heimann at david@standrew.org if you still need to register.
Stewardship and Finance Report
August Offering:
Envelope Collection - $7,196
Automated Giving - $17,891
Loose Cash - $3,149
Total Offertory - $28,236
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 - $1,910,840
Interest on Income - $40,253
Total Income - $1,951,093
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 Boilers - $313,845
School Boilers - $609,248
Total Expense - $1,949,525
BALANCE - $1,568
Revised 9/01/2023
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
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
