You are cordially invited to join our Parish Choir! We rehearse Tuesday at 6:30pm
in the Music Room.
 
No auditions or try-outs – simply attend the rehearsal and check it out! The Choir is like a family – so welcoming and gracious! Join us in singing Praise! We look forward to greeting you soon!
 
Questions? Please feel free to contact Dr. Wolf at [email protected]
 

Adults are invited to get to know Jesus through his own words, seven "I AM" statements in the Gospel of John, in this entry-level Bible study.
 
Sunday mornings, during the children’s Faith Formation time, 10:15 – 11:15am, Sept 18 – Oct 30, in FFC Room A. 
No experience required; drop-ins welcome. 
Led by parishioner Jim Raymond.
 

We are seeking Altar Servers!  
Children in 5th grade/age 10 and up are welcome to be considered.
 
Training will be provided.
Please contact Veronica Melo at
[email protected]
if your child is interested.
 

All parishioners are invited to place photos on the Ofrenda to celebrate loved ones who have passed.
 
The Ofrenda will be set up on October 18 and be on-display through All Souls Day, November 2.
 
The Ofrenda is part of the celebration
“Dia de los Muertos” - the Day of the Dead - that grew as a way for Spanish priests in Mesoamerica to integrate native practices with Catholic teachings.

The Aztec believed that, once a year, the souls of the departed were allowed to revisit their families. The celebration was joyous one, with people decorating the graves of the departed with photos, food and cherished personal items.
 
Please stop by to pray for the souls of the departed, pick up a more detailed
explanation of the tradition, and join in celebrating the lives of those you have lost by adding a picture to the Ofrenda. If you would like to help set-up, decorate or
donate items for the Ofrenda, contact Veronica at [email protected]
 

 

Michigan Medicine ACS Immunization Program will hold a flu shot clinic on
October 2 from 8:30am - 1:00pm in the Parish Hall. This clinic is for people age 9 and older. No appointment is necessary.  Click here to learn more.

Our next session of yoga begins the week of September 26th. This session will include 11 classes ($8 per) $88 paid at first class.

All classes adhere to social distancing guidelines, will be meeting in-person/zoom for the entire session (possible sessions at the Mary Garden, weather permitting). Drop-ins are welcome!

Mondays: 9/26-12/12 (no class 10/17)
9:00 - 10:00 AM Yoga Mix - intermediate

10:15-11:15 AM Gentle Journey - Beginner
or slower pace for experienced participants

6:00-7:00 PM Gentle Journey

Thursdays: 9/29-12/15 (no class 11/24)
10:00 -11:00 AM Strength with Weights - intermediate, following 9:00am Mass.

Click here to reserve your spot! Our instructor is Cindy Kumpelis. Visit the website to register or for more information.

Do you attend either of the 5:30pm Masses? Would you be willing to serve as an usher a few months out of the year? We are looking to fill openings in our current usher schedule. Training is provided and it’s a wonderful way to serve. Contact Veronica in the parish office to learn more.
 

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sorrow to Serenity is being offered at St. Andrew on Thursday evenings September 29 - October 27 from 6:30 - 8:30pm in the Faith Formation Center, Room A
 
This 5-week program explores various aspects of the grief journey. Participants will have the opportunity to share their grief experience with others and receive support, resources, and tools to empower their healing process. To register, contact the parish office or click here.

Each individual is wonderfully made, and when our parish community comes together to worship, we become one Body in Christ.
 
Please join us on October 9 at 11:30am for Sunday Mass with some additions to highlight the special gifts that God gives to us in those living with “disabilities.”
 
The Mass will be appropriate for those with sensory difficulties, an ASL interpreter will be present, worship aids available for those needing large print and braille, quiet spaces for individuals needing a break will be available, and we will have extra ushers to assist with mobility and other needs. 
 
Most importantly, we will be welcoming guests into our beautiful St. Andrew family from all around the diocese.
 
Immediately following Mass, please join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship and food provided by the Knights of Columbus Saline Council 6674 and the disAbilities Team. Questions? Contact Janice Raymond at [email protected] or Dominic Bruno, 734-429-1152, [email protected] 

Walking With Purpose is offering 2 Bible studies for women this fall, and all women are invited to join us beginning Tuesday, October 11 for either the morning session (9:30 - 11:30am) or the evening session (7:00 - 9:00pm) in the Faith Formation Center at St. Andrew.
 
For Newcomers: Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point
This foundational group is intended for any newcomers to Walking With Purpose. It's designed to meet women exactly where they are. This scripture study will introduce you to a personal relationship with Jesus while connecting you to a community of women who are learning and growing in faith together.

For Returning Women: Grounded In Hope
This study is for women that have previously participated in a Walking With Purpose study. Grounded in Hope, based on the book of Hebrews, will help you encounter Jesus in such a powerful, comforting, and stabilizing way that He can become your lifeline. Hebrews contains some of the most beautiful passages you’ll find in Scripture. It will comfort and challenge you!
 
For online registration and further information, including short videos about each study, visit standrewsaline.org/wwp
Contact Julie in the parish office at [email protected] with any questions!
 

Attention 7th and 8th grade girls (and parents!): We would like to offer this AMAZING program at a time that works better with your schedule. If you are interested, please contact Janet at [email protected] with your preferred day/time for this 90-minute, weekly program.
It is going to be incredible!
 
BLAZE was created to counteract the way our society drives girls to questions their identity, worth, and beauty. Through BLAZE, we emphasize how a girl's identity is rooted in Christ as God's chosen, beloved daughter. An antidote to bulling, anxiety and body-image issues, BLAZE replaces lies with truth and strengthens girls from the inside out through the use of Scripture-based programs.

That Man Is You is: 
A community of men supporting each other
A weekly gathering
An inspiring and practical curriculum
Free and open to men of all ages!
 
Focusing on male leadership in the modern world, That Man is You takes the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. TMIY supports men as fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, professionals, and community members.
 
Two meeting times are available: Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm or Tuesday mornings from 6:15-7:30am, beginning September 12 -13. Sign up at www.standrewsaline.org/TMIY
 

Let’s continue to help moms and babies! The Fall Baby Item Donation Drive begins on Respect Life Sunday (October 2) and runs the entire month of October. Please drop off items in the Narthex. All donations will benefit Family Life Services in Ypsilanti and ArborWoman in Ann Arbor.
 
Needed items - those with am asterisk* are highly requested! 

Diapers *Size 3,5,6
Enfamil yellow powdered formula
Baby wipes in packages
Baby wash, lotion & shampoo
Socks 6/9M-6T for boys & girls
Baby powder & diaper rash cream
High chairs
Crib mattresses
Bouncer seats
Crib sheets
Baby swings (back & forth, not side to side cradle)
Potty chairs
Toddler car booster seats 
Gently used clothing, sizes 2T-6T for boy/girl
Training pants – 2T thru 4T for boy/girl
*Underwear 3T-6T for boy/girl
New winter clothes 3T-4T for boy/girl
*Toddler jackets for 3T- 6T
Diaper bags
*Sippy cups
Pull-ups – 2/3T, 3/4T, 4/5T for boy/girl
Pacifiers
Sleep sacks (no swaddles)
Infant gowns
Digital infant thermometer 
Bibs
Hats 
Small toys (rattles/teethers)
Book: What to Expect When You're Expecting, 5th edition 
Onesies (size 6-9mo)
Baby towels 
Baby blankets
Jar bar food - fruits and vegetables

Items Not Currently Accepted: Anything recalled, defective, or unclean, Adult clothing, Infant bathtubs, Premature baby formula, Sanitized water, Electric breast pumps, Cradle swings, Car seats -Used, Cribs

Calling all volunteers for the 2022 Harvest Dinner!
Following a two-year hiatus due to Covid concerns, we are delighted to announce that the St. Andrew Annual Harvest Dinner will return on Sunday, October 23.  Not only are you and your loved ones invited to enjoy a delicious, from-scratch dinner, but you are encouraged to get involved to make the event a success. Proceeds from the Annual Harvest Dinner support the Parish Needy Fund – this is an incredible way to come together as a Parish family to serve one another and our community.
 
Did you know it takes more than 120 volunteers to support the Harvest Dinner? 
Opportunities to get involved are plentiful and available for parishioners of all ages:
Event Set-Up – Friday, October 21
Prep & Peel – Saturday, October 22
Door Greeters & Ticket Sales – Sunday, October 23
Food & Take-out Service – Sunday, October 23
Table Service (great for families & younger parishioners!) –
2 shifts available, Sunday, October 23
Kitchen Support (food preparation, bussers, dishwashers) – Sunday, October 23
Event Clean-Up – Sunday, October 23, 4:00 - 6:00pm
 
Through our service to others, our hearts and souls are nourished! For those who are not able to donate their time and talents, you may still support the event through food and monetary donations. Please prayerfully consider how you may be a part of this St. Andrew tradition. Event information and volunteer sign-ups will be available following all masses the weekend of September 24 & 25. 

The Christian journey is easier without baggage - so lighten your load! 
 
Learn to let go of unforgiveness: grudges and grievances, bitterness and blame, resentment and self-pity, hatred and vindictiveness at a practical, prayerful one-day retreat. The experience includes teaching, testimony, prayer, plus opportunities for Mass, confession, and prayer ministry. 
 
Come and lay down the burdens that hinder your progress towards God and the full freedom he intends for you. 
 
Saturday, November 5, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Register at forgivenessisfreedom.eventbrite.com
 
Presented by Michelle Kazanjian, Pastoral Ministry Director at St. Thomas the Apostle, 734-761-8606 ext.1008, [email protected] and hosted by Dominic Bruno,
Director of Evangelization at St. Andrew, 734.429.1152, [email protected]