St. Andrew Parish, and the Michigan Blood Bank, are monitoring COVID-19 guidelines closely.
As of, November 23, 2020, 
State & Local guidelines permit us
to host a blood drive.
Our ability to host will adjust as Health Department Regulations are updated.

Our first blood drive this year is scheduled for 
April
in our Francis Mossholder Parish Hall.
Check back for the date & time as Spring 2021 Approaches.  

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan needs more than 560 blood products to meet hospital demands.  The amount needed rises as hospitalization rates rise during the pandemic. 

What we collect will go back to help people in our community! 
Your support saves lives! 

Questions? Please call Sally Bernbeck at 734-846-0429 or
Email: sjbernbeck@comcast.net

As our In-person Mass Counts Increase, we ask for your help with the following:

St. Andrew Church requires all congregants* 
wear masks (and/or FULL face shields)
at all times in the Church and all parish buildings. 

*Encouraged, but NOT required, for children ages 2-4 
 

• Please Move to the Middle of the longer pews when possible to allow for maximum seating for all.

• Please remember to refrain from singing. 

• After Mass, when exiting the building, you may use either the IN lane or the OUT lane, to help maintain proper distancing and to avoid backups in the gathering space.

• We will continue Live Streaming of Masses on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. 

• Thank you all for your continued support and for following the current protocols to keep everyone safe.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    

November, 2020

Dear St. Andrew Family,

We are very aware of the dramatic increase in new cases of Coronavirus in Washtenaw county as well as across the state and nation.  Even our very own pastor was not immune from contracting the virus (he has since fully recovered). As such, we are advising parishioners to be extraordinarily careful and make decisions that are in the best interest of your own safety.
 
We have been in communication with the Washtenaw County Health Department about this situation and are following their guidance. If, in this period of extraordinary contagion spread, you decide to stay home and join us for Mass online that is perfectly understandable. We will be continuing all of our safety protocols for in-person attendance to try and keep you safe while at church, but we also need you to do your part.  
 
Health professionals continue to advise that If you have even the most minor of symptoms, you should take them seriously and not come to church.  You are in our prayers and we continue to put all of this in the hands of Beloved Lord Jesus and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother!

-Fr. John & the St. Andrew staff
 
Fr. John Linden
Pastor
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
910 Austin Road
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-5210

The Health Ministry offers services to parish members such as blood drives, gift of life presentations, flu clinic, and educational seminars. The Health Ministry meets monthly. Stayed tune for when we resume meetings. If you are interested in, please contact the parish office.

We want You to Hear Mass

Do you or a loved one have difficulty hearing Mass due to a hearing impairment?

If so, our Ushers can assist you with a Hearing Assistance Device for your use during Mass at St. Andrew. See them before Mass begins and they will get you set up.

We want you to come and hear Mass.

Washtenaw County Winter Warming Centers

Daytime and Overnight Winter Warming Centers

In cooperation with OCED and other organizations throughout Washtenaw County, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) is providing emergency shelter for homeless individuals during the winter months.

For access to the daytime or overnight warming centers,
each client must call Housing Access of Washtenaw County (HAWC)
and obtain a referral to the Delonis Center. 
More information is available by calling HAWC at (734) 961-1999 or visiting www.housingaccess.net.
If you are seeking shelter after 5 pm, there will be onsite assistance provided at the Delonis Center (312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor).

Winter 2020-21

Please note that due to COVID-19 our sheltering options may change. Information will be updated as needed.

Click to view the 2020-21 SAWC Winter Shelter Programs Information Sheet

Daytime Warming Centers

Daytime shelter accommodations are available at rotating locations. Please contact the Delonis Center for the specific times for each congregation at 734-662-2829.