Shopping for Gifts?

As we move from season to season, please don't forget about the "Just Catholic" store for religious gifts.  Not only are their prices reasonable, but they return 25% of all purchases back to the parish. When ordering, you must mention our name and/or our ID# 19032. Add the web-site ( www.justcatholic.com ) to your list of favorites; shop there all year round!

E-Mail Prayer Chain

We are all in need prayer now and then.  Anyone who is interested in being a part of this Ministry, please e-mail me at csrando@blomand.net.  If you are sick or find yourself, friend or family member in an immediate need of prayer, you may either call 761-8659 or send an e-mail to the above address.

Visits to the Sick

It would be deeply appreciated if the office would be notified when a parishioner is taken to a hospital. Too often the information reaches us only after the patient has returned home. We are most anxious to visit hospital patients and shut-ins whenever possible.

Mass Intentions

If you would like a Mass celebrated in honor of someone or in memory, we now have cards available in the church office for both living and deceased intentions. You can drop a small monetary offering with your request marked "Mass Intention" in the collection basket or contact the office.

Difficulty Hearing?

If you experience difficulty hearing during the Mass, please request one of our new assistive hearing aids from an usher. These can be used at any location in the church; they are not restricted to a particular area.

Adult Education Program

Adult Education classes are held every Thursday evening at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to participate in these classes. The program is not only for those who may be seeking to embrace the Catholic faith, but also for those who may want to learn more about what the Church believes and teaches.

New Parishioners

Registration/Census forms for families wishing to become members of St. Andrew are available in the pamphlet rack at the main entrance. All who regularly attend Mass on weekends are expected to become registered members. If you are uncertain whether you have previously registered, fill out another form. Your registration, if it is already on file, will simply be updated.

Cry Room

Parents with small children are invited to use the Cry Room when children become disruptive. Children should learn at an early age that the church is a place of prayer, not a place in which to play with toys.

Parish Council Meetings

Every meeting of the Parish Council is an open meeting, as are meetings of individual committees. Parishioners are invited and welcome to attend. Check the weekly bulletin for the date and time of meetings and feel free to come.

Adopt a Child From Haiti

Those of you who want to do something special for the children of our Sister Parish in Haiti may want to provide for the education of one of these children for a year. The cost is $60. Please see Fr. Fred or call Denise Snyder at (615) 529-2546.

Gift Card Program

For those who are new to the parish, a word about our Gift Card program is in order. Through an arrangement with both Food Lion and Kroger Supermarkets, the parish purchases at a discount of 5%.  Certificates that can be used as cash for the purchase of food and other items. That translates into $5 that comes to the parish for every $100 of merchandise purchased. Over the course of a year, the parish benefits to the tune of thousands of dollars. Your support of this program is encouraged. Cards can be purchased after Mass on Sunday.  To purchase cards, see Linda Keller after Mass on Sunday mornings.

Mary, Queen of Angels is an assisted living community sponsored by the Diocese whose mission is to provide affordable housing and personal care for the elderly.  To request an application or further information, please contact Melodie Fyke or Michelle Lauer at (615) 353-6181.

Aluminum Can Collection

The last announcement in the bulletin about our aluminum can collection has produced results, and we are happy to note the increase of cans being deposited in the receptacles at the back entrance. Apparently you have taken seriously the admonition to "drink for the church." Keep up the good work. We are most grateful for your continued cooperation.

Congregational Singing

One of the recommendations coming out of Vatican II was to encourage singing by the congregation. Just because we have a choir and cantors does not mean that you should be excused from singing. If God has not blessed you with a particularly good singing voice, one way to get even with Him is to use it at Mass.

Keeping Christ in Christmas

Wal-Mart and Sam's Club are afraid of offending non-Christians by a reference to "Christmas" in their advertising.  They are not afraid of offending Christians, who make up the largest segment of the population.  Let them know how we feel about being offended.

The Living Tree

Attached to the rear wall of the Gathering Area is a bronze tree trunk with brass leaves engraved with the names of all who participated in our Pledge Program, or who otherwise made a significant contribution to the building program. If anyone’s name has been inadvertently missed, please let us know. Several blank leaves have been reserved for those who in the future may wish to participate. We hope eventually to fill up all the leaves.