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New Year’s or Mary, Mother of God?
Posted by Jim Thorp
Many Catholics attend Mass on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day out of tradition or habit, but not everyone knows why. In reality, the practice is more than a tradition and has nothing to do with the start of the secular New Year.
Every Jan. 1, the Catholic ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for Dec. 16-17, 2017 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
This past weekend we celebrated the third Sunday in Advent, or Gaudete Sunday, when we light the rose-colored candle on our Advent wreaths and are called to rejoice in the Lord's past and future coming. In Fr. Newton's homily, he reminds us that it's easy to rejoice when life is ... Read More »
CCW Just Warming Up With Bake Sale This Weekend!
Posted by Jim Thorp
While the Saint Andrew Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a Holiday Bake Sale at the church this weekend, they want parishioners—especially women—to know they are just warming up. What: Holiday Bake Sale When: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, after all Masses Where: Church of Saint Andrew
CCW ... Read More »
Called & Gifted Coming In January!
Posted by Jim Thorp
Every wonder how God has gifted you? Here’s your chance to find out! The Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute and the Catherine of Siena Institute are bringing the Called & Gifted Workshop to the Church of Saint Andrew this January, and everyone is invited.
Come learn about the ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for Dec. 9-10, 2017 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
This past weekend we celebrated the second Sunday in Advent, when we are called to make straight the pathways of the Lord. Fr. Mark's homily asks us what we put ahead of God and why. He encourages us to use this time of preparation to strive to put God first and foremost ... Read More »
Register Now for Steubenville Retreat!
Posted by Jim Thorp
Teens ages 14 to 18 still have time to register for Steubenville St. Paul, our Senior High Youth Retreat this summer just down the road at the University of St. Thomas. The dates are July 27-29. Check out the video below, in which Fr. Paul Shovelain, chaplain of youth ... Read More »
Enjoy Advent and Christmas at Saint Andrew!
Posted by Jim Thorp
The weeks leading up to Christmas can be hectic, and our parish would like to help you prepare. We have opportunities to worship and receive the sacraments; to eat, serve and shop; and to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. All of these events can be found on ... Read More »
Witnessing a Lived Faith: What Does It Mean?
Posted by Jim Thorp
One of the most prominent features on the new homepage, just above the weekend and Holy Day Mass times, is our welcome message: Welcome to Saint Andrew Building the Kingdom of God Here and Now Through the Witnessing of a Lived Faith
Perhaps you have heard Fr. Mark ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for Dec. 2-3, 2017 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
This past weekend we celebrated the first Sunday in Advent, the beginning of the Church's new year and a season of joyful preparation for the Lord's coming. In Fr. Newton's homily, he spoke of Advent as a season of "active, expectant waiting." We are not just lounging around, hoping Jesus shows ... Read More »
In Pictures: Catholic Teaching, Traditions and More
Posted by Jim Thorp
Over the next several days we will highlight different aspects of the new Saint Andrew website to draw your attention to special features and make navigation easier. Today, we want to highlight the central image on the homepage, as well as the link just below the main greeting and ... Read More »