Cardio Drumming is BACK! Join us this fall for an 8-week session of heart-pumping, feet-moving fun! Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30-6:30 PM and begin on Monday, October 22, 2018.

SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: A LISTENING AND SHARING SESSION at St. Andrew Church in Saline; Sunday, November 11th; 1-3 PM in the Parish Hall. Open this article to learn more.

St. Andrew Health Ministry: Flu Shot Clinic Where: St. Andrew the Apostle—FCC When: 4-7 pm, Saturday, Nov 3; 8 am — 1 pm, Sunday, Nov 4. Open this article to learn which Insurances are accepted.

Annual Harvest Dinner SUNDAY OCTOBER 21, 2018 12:00 – 4:00 PM ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH HALL Donations: $10 Adults; $8 Senior Citizens (age 60 and over); $5 Children (age 6-12); Children 5 & under free

Parents with Young Kids Meet & Greet Connect with other young Catholic families, share stories, struggles, and tips and maybe start some friendships after the 11:30 AM Mass on October 14 and November 11. We’ll gather toward the back of the parish hall, where there is space for children to move around. Donuts and coffee available. Questions? Please contact Dominic Bruno in the Parish Office: 429-1152.

ProLife Ministry is collecting baby items for Family Life Services. Please bring donations to the Play Pen in the Church Gathering Area. Please open this article for the list of needed items. Thank you.

MONDAY EVENING K-5 CLASSES ARE DELAYED. We NEED 4 more Teachers/Aides. We MUST have 2 Volunteers in EVERY Classroom; NO EXCEPTIONS. Please help us to have K-5 Religious Education this year. Contact Janet Cook to learn more. 429-7776 k-8@standrewsaline.org Sunday Morning Classes begin Oct 7 EDGE Sessions begin Oct 7 Mon Afternoon Classes begin Oct 15 Mon Evening Classes are DELAYED

The Saint Andrew Young Apostles: This ministry is open to any young adult in our parish; however, there is a primary focus on those young adults with special needs. If you are interested in participating either as a Young Adult or as a Volunteer, please contact Suzanne Atzinger at (734) 944-5037 or atzinger@comcast.net Please open this article for more details.

In the Parish Hall Breakfast by the Knights 8:30am - 12pm Donations in kind are greatly appreciated.

Sacrament of the Sick will be offered at the 7pm Mass on Wed, Oct 24. Everyone is welcome to attend.

We have resumed our Sunday group on at the 9:00 AM Mass. Students will be dismissed from Mass after the Homily. We will then gather in room 4139 (across from the Parish Library). Want to Learn More? Contact Kelly Saiya-Cork at 429-6125 or bulletined@standrewsaline.org. New students are welcome to join at any time of the year. New families are also welcome to visit our class to see what we are all about.

Our adult parish members have been invited to attend spiritual retreats in the area. Over the years, we have developed a good group of people attending these retreats who invite others to join them. Often retreat centers delegate specific weekends for each parish,. Check out our various designated slots for the 2018-2019 retreat year.

A Message from Fr. James McDougall: As you are probably aware, Fr. Francis Mossholder passed to eternal life on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018. The following are the days and times for services for Fr. Francis: On Sunday, September 16th, there will be Visitation at St. Andrew Church from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and at 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with a Scripture Service at 7:30 pm. On Monday, September 17th, there will be visitation at St. Andrew from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral at 11:00 am. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Andrew Hall Refresh and Renovation fund. God bless you, Fr. Jim McDougall

Receive alerts of Mass & Reconciliation Cancellations or Changes. If you sign up for alerts, we will contact you when Mass is changed or cancelled. To receive them on your Smart Phone or Tablet by downloading & installing "MyParish App" on your apple or android device.  https://myparishapp.com/ Sign up to recieve "Flocknote" email alerts. Once you sign up, join the "Weekday Mass" group. https://app.flocknote.com/StAndrewtheApostle1

Learn how YOU can participate in our parish! Use the link in this message to visit our "Join Us In Service" webpage. This will allow you to request information directly from your computer or mobile device. No paperwork need. We'll get back to you, but ONLY regarding the items you choose...we promise. ~Kelly

Flash Back to the Past...A Look at Easter Vigil 2017. Please join us for the 2018 Vigil on Saturday, March 31 at 7pm. Mass will begin outside at the Fire Bowl. Diana Soisson has provided our parish with beautiful photos from our 2017 Easter Vigil Mass. You may enjoy them at: https://www.standrewsaline.org/liturgy-sacraments.

Yes, simplification is a very good thing. I have been listening & praying & have taken action. Please find the link to our calendar & facility request form. Yes, just 1 form. Online is the best way to request a room. Do remember, the form is a request, it is only a request. We do not take reservations.

St. Andrew Catholic Church participates in the Protecting God's Children ministry. Please contact the Diocese of Lansing for more information on this essential ministry. The attached article contains their website and contact information.