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September 14/15
1. George Jedlicka and Duane Lien passed away this week.
George’s funeral will be Wednesday, September 18 at 12:30 PM with visitation at 11:30 AM.
Duane’s funeral will be Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00 AM.
Please remember George, Duane, and their families in your prayers.
2. The parish festival is this weekend! Please note that credit & debit cards will not be accepted at the ticket booths at the festival due to processing limitations; only cash or checks will be accepted. Tickets will be used for food, beverages, and games. We hope you’ll join in on the fun and festivities of our annual festival. You are invited to stop by the table in the Gathering Space to buy food, game, & beverage tickets after 5:00 PM Mass Saturday and after 8:30 AM Mass Sunday.
3. Next Saturday, September 21, Bishop Patrick Neary will be here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at our 5:00 PM Mass. Please remember our Confirmation candidates in your prayers.
September 7/8
1. The parish festival is next Sunday! We need many volunteers to help with various tasks and jobs for the parish festival weekend, September 14th/15th. There are sign-up sheets on the tables in the Gathering Space. You may also sign up online.
Please note that credit & debit cards will not be accepted at the ticket booths at the festival due to processing limitations; only cash or checks will be accepted. Tickets will be used for food, beverages, and games.
Calling all vegetable gardeners, bakers, and canners! The festival Farmers Market is in need of your homegrown produce, home-canned goods, and home-baked treats. Please see the bulletin ad that lists the items we hope to have available for our festival attendees to purchase and enjoy.
2. There is still time to register for Faith Formation. Registration forms are available on tables in the Gathering Space and near Door C. You may also register and pay fees online through our parish website. We are still in need of volunteer catechists, classroom helpers, and prayer partners. Our new year begins this Wednesday, September 11th, with Mass at 6:30 PM. We are looking forward to a fun, inspiring year of growing in faith!
August 31/September 1
1. Steve Bakos passed away August 25. Visitation will be at Dare’s Funeral home on Tuesday, September 10 from 5:00-8:00 PM, with parish prayers at 7:30 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, September 11 at 12:30 PM with visitation one hour prior. Please remember Steve and his family in your prayers.
2. We need many volunteers to help with various tasks and jobs on Saturday, September 14 for parish festival set-up as well as the festival itself on September 15. There are sign up sheets on the tables in the Gathering Space. You may also sign up online. Thank you for participating! Please note that credit card transactions will not be available at the festival due to processing limitations; only cash or checks will be accepted.
3. There is still time to register for Faith Formation. Our new year begins with Mass September 11 at 6:30 PM. Forms are available on tables in the Gathering Space and near Door C. You may also register and pay fees online through our parish website. We are in need of volunteer catechists, classroom helpers, and prayer partners. We are looking forward to a great year of growing in faith!
August 24/25
1. Saint Andrew Gourmet Coffee is available for purchase in the Gathering Space after Mass today. We have a variety of roasts available, either ground or whole beans, in one pound bags. Cash and checks will be accepted for this weekend’s sales. Proceeds benefit our Catholic school.
2. This is the final weekend that the raffle ticket packets will be available in the Gathering Space. If you haven’t already done so, please pick up your packet. Raffle proceeds are a key component of the parish budget. Thank you for selling or purchasing the raffle tickets.
3. We have an immediate need for part-time childcare workers for our school’s Tackle Box program. Please see the bulletin or website for details.
4. We need many volunteers to help with various tasks and jobs at the parish festival September 15. There are sign up sheets on the tables in the Gathering Space or you may also sign up online. Thank you for participating!
August 17/18
1. Kathleen Jarmoluk passed away August 11. The funeral will be Saturday, September 7 at 12:30 PM, with visitation beginning at 11:30 AM. Please remember Kay and her family in your prayers.
2. Each parish household has a packet of raffle tickets for the fall festival. Please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to pick them up. Raffle proceeds are an important source of revenue for the parish. Thank you for your participation.
3. This coming Tuesday, August 20, there will be a Communion Service at 6:00 PM rather than Mass. Please also note there will be no Confessions Tuesday evening.
August 10/11
1. Al Goblirsch passed away August 8. His funeral will be Friday, August 16 at 11:30 AM, with visitation beginning at 10:30 AM. Please keep Al and his family in your prayers.
2. Quilt raffle tickets are now available for $5 per ticket. Stop by the table in the Gathering Space to take a look at the quilt, search for a couple of hidden images, and purchase a ticket from the Saint Andrew Quilters and Crafters.
3. Each parish household has a packet of raffle tickets for the fall festival. Please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to pick them up. Raffle proceeds are an important source of revenue for the parish. Thank you for your participation.
4. An informational meeting about the diaconate will take place this Wednesday, August 14 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Princeton. Please see the bulletin for details.
5. The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation, is August 15. Masses will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 14, and 8:00 AM Thursday, August 15. Please note there is no 8:00 AM Mass on Wednesday.
August 3/4
1. Patti Swanson passed away July 31. Her funeral will be Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 AM, with visitation starting at 8:30 AM. Please keep Patti and her family in your prayers.
2. Formation sessions for the OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, begin this Monday, August 5. These sessions are designed for those who wish to become Catholic or those who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation. Please contact Tim Boesch if you are interested: timb@saint-andrew.net
3. Catholic United Financial is hosting a free workshop this Tuesday, August 6, following the 6:00 PM Mass. The workshop is entitled “Keys to Financial Well-Being for Your Aging Parents”. Please see the website for more information.
4. The Golden Heirs are gathering this Wednesday, August 7, at 1:30 PM. All those 55+ are invited to join fellow parishioners for prayer, hospitality, and conversation.
5. Quilt raffle tickets are now available for $5 per ticket. This year’s quilt is called “Winged Glory”. Stop by the table in the Gathering Space to take look at the quilt, search for some hidden images, and purchase a ticket from the Saint Andrew Quilters and Crafters.
July 27/28
1. Classes for the OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, will begin Monday, August 5. This series of classes is for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or for those who have been Baptized and want to celebrate First Communion and/or Confirmation. Please contact Tim Boesch if you are interested: timb@saint-andrew.net.
2. As Natural Family Planning Awareness Week draws to a close, we invite you to check out the display in the gathering space after Mass.
3. There will be a Communion Service Tuesday, July 30 at 6:00 PM. Also, please note there will be no Confessions Tuesday evening.
4. Our next series of GriefShare sessions will start August 22. This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Please see the website for details.
5. The First Saturday Mass time listed in the Mass Intentions column is incorrect. The correct time for the First Saturday Mass is 9:00 AM.
July 20/21
1. Thank you to all who donated to the missionary work in the Diocese of Guntur, India. If you still intend to participate, please send your contributions this week. We would like to process the donations and send the check from our parish in a timely manner.
2. Classes for the OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, will begin August 5. This series of classes is for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or for those who have been Baptized and want to celebrate First Communion and/or Confirmation. Please contact Tim Boesch if you are interested: timb@saint-andrew.net.
3. To celebrate Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, there is a display in the gathering space. You are invited to stop by after Mass and check it out.
4. This weekend we welcome Anna Eich, who will share information about FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students.
July 13/14
1. Donovan Gobel, Anthony Krider, Harold Harrison, Carol Ferguson, and Terry McLean recently passed away. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
2. Please note that we will have Communion Services Tuesday through Thursday this coming week. Also note there will be no Confessions on Tuesday evening.
3. Students in fifth through eighth grade are invited to Friday Night Live in the school gym this coming Friday from 7-9:00 PM. We’ll have an evening of food, fun & fellowship and it’s all free!
4. This weekend we welcome Fr. Joseph Madanu from the Diocese of Guntur, India. He will share information about his mission work. You are invited to share in his missionary outreach through your donations. Envelopes are located at the ends of the pews. Thank you for your generosity.
July 6/7
1. Emily Pouliot passed away this week. Please remember Emily and her family in your prayers.
2. Please note that weekday Masses will be at 11:15 AM each day this coming week, July 8-12. Also note there will be no Confessions the next two Tuesday evenings, July 9 and 16.
3. Thank you to all who have responded to our requests to participate in our new online giving platform, ParishSOFT Giving. If you haven't already signed up for this platform, we invite you to consider it. More information about this option may be found on page 2 of the bulletin.
4. Fr. Mark is hosting a prime rib dinner July 19 with proceeds going toward the school “refresh” project. Please see page 2 of the bulletin for details.
5. Next weekend we will welcome Fr. Joseph Madanu from the Diocese of Guntur, India. He will share information about his mission work and there will be envelopes in the pews for you to share in his missionary outreach. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
June 29/30
1. Please note that there will be a Communion Service at 6:00 PM this coming Tuesday, July 2. Also note there will be no Confessions the next three Tuesdays, July 2, 9, and 16.
2. Faith Formation Registration for the 24/25 school year is open. You may register online or pick up a form in the Gathering Space. The registration fee will increase on Monday, July 1.
3. The fun and faith filled summer youth camp, Totus Tuus, is just one week away. Registration is still open for all school and parish families with kids and teens entering grades 1-12. Volunteers are still needed to provide lunch for the Totus Tuus team Friday, July 12. Please see Julie Loss at the registration table in the Gathering Space after Mass to sign up or to ask questions.
June 22/23
1. Please note that there will be Communion Services at 6:00 PM the next two Tuesdays. Also note there will be no Confessions those Tuesday evenings.
2. Faith Formation Registration for the 2024-25 school year is open. Register by July 1 to take advantage of the lower registration fee.
3. The summer youth camp, Totus Tuus, is also open for registration. All school and parish families with kids and teens entering grades 1-12 may register to enjoy a fun and faith filled week. Volunteers are needed to provide lunches for the Totus Tuus team each day Monday, July 8 thru Friday, July 12. If you can help or have any questions, please reach out to Julie Loss at the Parish Office. Forms for both Faith Formation and Totus Tuus can be found on the parish website and in the Gathering Space.
June 15/16
1. Please note that there will be Communion Services at 6:00 PM the next three Tuesdays, June 18, 25, and July 2. Also please note there will be no Confessions those Tuesday evenings.
2. Next Sunday the Knights of Columbus are hosting a Blood Drive from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We invite you to consider giving the gift of life through blood donation. There are MANY openings from mid-morning right through early afternoon. Please see the link to the donation site.
3. As you leave church today, our Respect Life Committee will be handing out gifts to dads. May God bless all fathers!
June 8/9
1. Our Parish Appreciation Picnic is set for this Tuesday, June 11th. We will start with Mass at 5:00 PM, followed by a picnic dinner. RSVPs to the parish office are helpful for planning purposes.
2. Please note there will be no 6:00 PM Mass nor Confessions this coming Tuesday. Also, just a reminder that our Wednesday Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 AM now that the school year has concluded.
3. Our Respect Life Committee will be handing out gifts to fathers after all Masses next weekend, as you exit church.
June 1/2
1. Dennis Sack, Patricia Schaffran, and Donald McCormick passed away this week.
Patricia’s funeral will be Friday, June 7 at 10:30 AM with visitation at 9:30 AM.
Donald’s funeral will be Friday, June 21 at 2:00 PM with visitation at 1:00 PM.
Please keep Dennis, Patricia, Donald, and their families in your prayers.
2. There are a few schedule changes for Mass times and Confessions this week and next week. Please see the bulletin for details.
3. The Golden Heirs are gathering Wednesday, June 5 at 1:30 PM in the Gathering Area. You are invited to join fellow parishioners for prayer, hospitality, and conversation.
4. All are invited to our Parish Appreciation Picnic on Tuesday, June 11. We will start with Mass at 5:00 PM, followed by a picnic dinner in the cafeteria. Please see the bulletin or website for additional details. RSVPs to the parish office (763-441-1483) are helpful for planning purposes. We hope to see you there!
5. We will have our Corpus Christi procession around the parish grounds Sunday, June 2 at noon. You are invited to participate in this beautiful witness to the real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
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