Parish Messages and Links

FEBRUARY 22/23
  1. This weekend we invite you to consider becoming an adorer in our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. It’s a beautiful opportunity to spend quiet time with our Lord. Please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to learn more or to sign up for a specific hour.
  2. February 23 is our seventh annual Quilt Bingo sponsored by the Saint Andrew Quilters and Crafters. Join us for a fun afternoon with an opportunity to win a beautiful quilt made by our parishioners. Bingo starts at 1:00 PM. See the bulletin or News and Events webpage for more details.

FEBRUARY 15/16
  1. Norma Ebner passed away this week.  Her funeral will be later in the spring. Please keep Norma and her family in your prayers.

FEBRUARY 8/9
  1. Commitment Weekend for the Bishop’s Appeal is February 15/16. Please read the bulletin insert and consider your gift before Commitment Weekend. You can expect the Appeal mailing in the coming week and can return your offering next weekend. Thank you for your support of the many ministries of the Diocese of St. Cloud.
  2. the Knights of Columbus are hosting a pancake breakfast Sunday, February 9 from 8:00 AM - 12 Noon. You are invited to enjoy a delicious meal with family, friends, and fellow parishioners. Proceeds from this free-will offering breakfast will benefit youth retreats and the school’s open house. In addition to cash and checks, the Knights are now accepting Venmo for free-will offerings.
  3. There’s a blood drive in the gym from 8 AM – 2 PM Sunday, February 16. There are many open slots available after 12 noon. Walk-ins are welcome. Please consider giving the gift of life! 
  4. This week we are launching our newly redesigned website! We plan to go live on Monday. You can still find us at saint-andrew.net. We hope you will find that the site is visually appealing and that it is easy to locate important and timely parish information. 

FEBRUARY 1/2
  1. Rose Enghusen and Tom Jenior passed away this week.
    Rose’s funeral will be Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 AM with visitation hour prior to the funeral.
    Tom’s funeral will be Tuesday, February 18th at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior to the funeral.
    Please keep Rose, Tom and their families in your prayers.
  2. February 3 is the feast day of St. Blaise. For those who wish to have their throats blessed, there will be an opportunity to receive the blessing after Mass today. 

JANUARY 25/26
  1. Richard Bourque (“Burke”) passed away this week. Please keep Richard and his family in your prayers.
  2. Quilt Raffle tickets can be purchased in the Gathering Space after Masses today. Tickets are $5 each and the winner will be drawn February 23rd at the Quilt Bingo.
  3. Saint Andrew School will be hosting an Open House following the 10:30 Mass tomorrow / today. All parishioners and families interested in learning more about Saint Andrew School community are welcome to attend! Donuts and juice will be served! A second Open House will also be offered this coming Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00-7:00 PM at the school.
  4. The annual Catholic Schools Raffle is here! Each ticket is $10. The grand prize is a 2025 Chevy Trax or $20,000. This raffle is generously sponsored by Catholic United Financial. Every dollar from each ticket stays with Saint Andrew School. Thank you for your support!
  5. You are invited to a Marriage Retreat at Christ Our Light Catholic Church February 22. This retreat gives marriages at any stage an interactive and enjoyable boost. See the bulletin or website for details.
  6. Please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to pick up your 2024 contribution statements. Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting our faith community.
  7. Saint Andrew gourmet coffee is available for purchase in the Gathering Area this weekend. It comes in several types of roasts in one-pound bags. Purchasing the coffee will benefit the farmers and their families in Guatemala as well as students at Saint Andrew Catholic School. 

January 18/19
  1. Registration for Saint Andrew Catholic School’s 2025-26 academic year is now open to parish families for Prekindergarten through Grade 8. We invite you to consider enrolling your children in our school, where we strive for academic achievement anchored in faith. Open Houses will be held January 26 and 28. See the bulletin or website for more details.
  2. Quilt Raffle tickets can be purchased in the Gathering Space after Masses today. Tickets are $5 each and the winner will be drawn February 23 at the Quilt Bingo.
  3. The next gathering of the Golden Heirs will be Wednesday, February 5 at 1:30 PM, not this coming Wednesday.
  4. All are invited to a special presentation by Amanda Achtman this Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM in the church. Her first presentation will be about Blessed Carlo Acutis and Eucharistic Adoration followed by Adoration in the church. Her second presentation will address euthanasia and abortion. 
  5. Please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to pick up your 2024 contribution statements. Thank you for your continued generosity!


January 11/12
  1. Patricia Vasseur and Edward Elstad passed away recently.
    Edward’s funeral will be this Wednesday, January 15 at 12:30 PM, with visitation one hour prior to the funeral.
    Please keep Patricia, Edward and their families in your prayers.
  2. Please note that we will have an 8:00 AM Communion Service this coming Thursday, January 16. 
  3. Next Saturday, January 18, the Knights of Columbus are hosting a spaghetti and lasagna dinner from 5:30-7:00 PM. Invite family and friends for a delicious Italian meal with the lasagna prepared by our very own Fr. Mark Innocenti. 
  4. Registration for Saint Andrew Catholic School’s 2025-26 academic year is now open to parish families for Prekindergarten through Grade 8. We invite you to consider enrolling your children in our school, where we strive for academic achievement anchored in faith. Open Houses will be held January 26 and 28. 
  5. Today we welcome Fr. Tom Kadera as our presider and thank him for celebrating Masses with us this weekend.


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