Dr. Varsha Moudgal, of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Infectious Disease Department, speaks to Scott Graden, Superintendent of Saline Area Schools, about COVID-19 safety. She has a very surprising story near the end of her talk about a hair salon. Spoiler alert... it didn't end the way I predicted. In this video, Dr. Moudgal has a question & answer session.

In early April 2020, I learned an important lesson about the power of prayer. I was seriously injured in a freakish auto accident. I was alone in my garage, with the car in reverse, not park; I got out and the open door knocked me down to the floor. The moving car ripped the door partly off its upper hinge and trapped me with the damaged car door laying across my chest. As I lay there, I remember saying, “Please God, I don’t want to die like this.”

I was struggling to raise five children and constantly worrying about money when God told me, “Give Patty $100.” [Click to read the full story]

Looking for more ways to understand and deepen your faith? NEW online courses are now available through the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University. St. Andrew has an active subscription for our parish making it FREE for any parishioner to take classes!! Watch this short video to show you how to sign up!

We kept forgetting to submit our donations. Grateful I still had a job, I wrote out the checks. [Click to read the full story]

Join us for an in-person Open House Information Night at St. Andrew in Saline, on Thursday, July 23rd from 7-8 pm. Event will be held in the large, well ventilated Parish Hall and social distancing and mask wearing will be practiced. Start a journey through the entire Bible, guided by expert live teachers with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan’s new classes starting this September at St. Andrew in Saline (Thursdays, 7-9 PM), Queen of the Miraculous Medal in Jackson (Mon Evenings), and online (any day/time). Through donations, CBSM is accessible to all with a 100% of requests for financial aid granted. Not able to attend? Visit cbsmich.org/join for an Info Night recording and register for the course by September 14th. For more information, contact info@cbsmich.org or 586-438-3085.

Are you tired of days-old information and want current, up-to-date parish information on programs, events and cancellation and last minute additions? Would you like it sent to your email or texted to your phone? If so, please join subscribe to Flocknote, our messaging service. It's easy and it's FREE!

Yesterday I had an outpatient surgery to remove some sort of oddly shaped growth in my uterus. The concern was that it was cancerous... Before surgery, I got the sacrament of the anointing of the sick (from Fr. John Linden). [Click to read the full story]

In light of the parish office being shut down for the last few months, we have several Mass Intention dates that need to be filled throughout the upcoming summer months. Please go online to the sign-up genius link and sign up for a day that is available: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D44A5AA2EA5FA7-standrew. Please note the intention (in memory of or for the intentions of), along with whom is requesting the intention (i.e. by the Smith Family, Joe and Jane Smith, etc.). The standard Mass Stipend per Mass is $10, and can be paid on the website under online giving: https://standrewsaline.org/mass-intentions. Or, a check can be mailed to the St. Andrew parish office – please note in the memo line “Mass Intention” and the date of the requested Mass. Or, please contact Kathleen at the parish office to see which Masses are available: 734-429-6123 or via email @ office@standrewsaline.org. Thank You Very Much!

Join us for a May Crowning Liturgy and celebration honoring our Spiritual Mother, Mary. Thanks to Maggie Watson (Mary) and Joseph and Matthew Watson (Angel Gabriel), Father John Linden (Presider), Mary Watson (Crowned Mary), Adam LaVasseur and Megan Zandarski (Music), Julie Jakimcius and Janet Cook (Readers), Sue Kalinowski (Photographer) and Deacon Doug Cummings (Videographer) for making this all happen.

A Prayer to the Holy Spirit for Universal Renewal...provided by Fr. John Linden.

In light of Sunday Mass limitations/cancellations, we have received some requests on how to make their weekly contributions to St. Andrew. We currently have the online-giving link through our website: https://standrewsaline.org/online-giving. Weekly envelopes can also be mailed to the office: 910 Austin Drive, Saline, MI 48176. Any pledges for DSA 2020 can also be mailed - or, the Diocese has a specific online link as well: https://donate.dioceseoflansing.org/20dsa/dsa-2020-donations. We thank so very much for your continued support through these challenging times. Please know that we are praying for your health and well-being.

Please open this newsletter title to read the latest letter from Fr. John LInden regarding our adjustments and responses to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). God Bless you & yours, Your St. Andrew Parish Staff

The Dementia Awareness Series has been cancelled. Stayed tuned for when it is rescheduled.

Two road projects that may effect parishioners and loved ones in Washtenaw County. ~ ~ AA/Saline at Wagner intersection, will close with noted detour starting March 23rd to second week of May. ~ ~ Carpenter Rd, Ellsworth to Packard will start May 1st only two lanes of traffic from May 1st to Labor Day.

St Andrew family, Our beloved Dcn. Paul went home to the Lord last night, November 7. Keep him & his family in your prayers. Details about the funeral are found within this news article. May God grant his consolation to all of us in our great loss. Father John

Online giving is here. So many parishioners have asked for this feature. It is now available via the navigation bar at the top of the home page. Please contact the office with questions.

Are you or a loved one home bound? If so, we would be honored to bring communion to you, or to come pray with you in your home. Please open this article to learn more. ~ Deacon Doug (734) 429-7849

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. If you or someone you know has been harmed by someone representing the Church, call the police. In addition, you may also report through the law enforcement toll-free reporting hotline: 844-324-3374.

Coming to St. Andrew this Fall! Your help is needed to make this happen. Read this article to volunteer. Go to: https://standrewsaline.org/cgs