A Representative from the Holy Land (Bethlehem) will display their handmade olive wood crafts in the gathering space the weekend of October 30-31. With the impact Covid has had on tourism to the
Holy Land, these artisans need our support now more than ever. Please visit their display in the Narthex to see & purchase any of their items. 

All Saints Day will be celebrated on Monday, November 1 at the 12:15pm & 7:00pm Masses. Note, that because this Holy Day falls on a Monday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year.
 
Mass of Remembrance for All Souls will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2 at a special 7:00pm Mass.
 
We especially remember members of our parish family and their loved ones who have gone to the Lord
in the past year.
 
During the month of November, we invite you to inscribe names of your beloved departed in the
Book of Remembrance. 
 
This book can be found by the St. Joseph statue and votive candle table area. All inscribed names will be commemorated at all Masses during the month of November.
 

 

The Church requests we pray for the souls of the departed. Since the ninth century, we have celebrated that remembrance particularly on November 2, All Souls Day. In the United States, we tend to view our memorial of the departed with solemnity & sadness.
 
This year, we will celebrate joyously, at Saint Andrew, with an Ofrenda (“Offering” in Spanish).
 
The Ofrenda is a tradition 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 a joyous one with people decorating the graves of the departed with food & cherished personal items. That tradition has survived in the Mexican Dia de Los Muertos.
 
Our Ofrenda will be in the Narthex from October 23 - November 2.
We invite you in this time to place pictures of your loved ones on the Ofrenda.
 
If you look closely, many of the elements of the Ofrenda are a long-established part of our Catholic tradition. The candles remind us that Christ is the Light of the World. They reflect our prayers ascending to Heaven and our obligation to pray for the dead. The offering of the pan de muertos is seen as a symbol of the
Eucharist. The crucifix reminds of Christ’s death and resurrection.
 
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.


 

Each year our parish is blessed to provide approximately 120 families with a Thanksgiving meal. We will again be providing grocery store gift cards to Saline Area Social Service, to the residents of Mill Pond Manor and  to our parish families. If you would like to contribute to the purchase of these gift cards, you may do so at standrewsaline.org/online.giving. Envelopes will also be available in the Narthex. The envelopes can be deposited in the lock box by our display or returned to the Parish Office.

Our collection will start the weekend of Oct 16-17 and conclude the weekend of Nov 6-7.

Thank you again for your continued support and generosity!


 

The Anointing of the Sick will be offered as part of our regular 7:00 pm Mass on Wednesday, November 17.
 
All are welcome even if you are not seriously ill, but want to support those who are, or simply want to attend Mass that evening. 
 
What are the benefits of receiving this Sacrament?
The Sacrament of Anointing does not necessarily remove the mystery of human suffering, yet its celebration gives us a window into the mystery of our loving God and bestows grace upon us for
spiritual strength in the trial of bodily weakness.
 
Anointing of the Sick is one of the two Sacraments of Healing (Confession being the other). It is for Catholics who are seriously ill and who have reached the age of reason (seven). This sacrament used to be referred to as Extreme Unction or Last Rites, which sometimes led people to believe that the only proper time to call the priest for this sacrament is when someone is close to death. This sacrament is not just for those who are at the point of death. Often the faithful receive this sacrament just prior to a serious operation or during a serious illness, and our seniors may receive this sacrament as their frailty becomes more pronounced.
 
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has a dual nature as expressed by St. James in his New Testament letter: “Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven” (Jas 5:14-15). Candidates for Anointing are strongly encouraged to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) beforehand when this is possible.
 
The sacrament is intended to strengthen as well as to forgive sins. A particular grace of this sacrament is one of peace, and courage to overcome the difficulties that accompany the condition of serious illness or the frailty of aging. Because it involves forgiveness of sins,  its celebration is reserved to priests and bishops.
 
How often can one receive the Sacrament?
If a person who received this anointing recovers their health, they may in the case of another grave illness receive this sacrament again. And if the sick person's condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated.
 

 

It’s time to order your copy! Daily devotionals can help Catholics develop a habit of conversing with Jesus daily, and to hear His work in the Scriptures. They can also be used as a substitute for the missalette since they include all the readings and prayers for each daily Mass.
 
Each subscription runs from February 2022 to January 2023. St. Andrew parishioners can enjoy bulk discount pricing!
 
Annual subscriptions are offered at the estimated price of: 
Magnificat -Regular print $36.00, Large print $64.95
Give Us This Day - $31.50, Large Print $41.95
 
For more information about these discounted subscriptions, contact Julie at 429-6115,
k-8admin@standrewsaline.org or order online at www.standrewsaline.org/devotionals
Orders must be received by Sunday, November 21, 2021.
 

 
 

Happy Feast Day, St. Andrew!  Tuesday, November 30 is your day. We want to celebrate you, the first apostle!  
 
Like Andrew, leave everything behind and come. Mass will be at 6:00pm, followed by loaves and fish (and chips). All are welcome to eat & greet in the Parish Hall. There will be games & contests with prizes for children and teens. You can donate to this feast online or with an envelope found in the Narthex.  Saint Andrew, pray for us!
 
 

Our St. Andrew Advent by Candlelight (Advent Tea) will be the evening of Tuesday, December 14, from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
 
If you're interested in hosting a table this year, sign up to do so at https://standrewsaline.org/advent-tea.
Registration for attending the Tea will start on November 14.
 
What is Advent by Candlelight?
Advent by Candlelight brings women together to enjoy tea, coffee, and desserts in the company of old and new friends alike. With the aid of beautiful music and an inspiring message, we "press pause" on our busy lives and spend an evening preparing our hearts to receive Jesus at Christmas.
 
What is an Advent By Candlelight "Table Hostess"?
A hostess signs up to host a table of 8-10 guests for the evening of Advent by Candlelight. Her role is to welcome her guests and foster conversation at her table. Each hostess is responsible for adorning her table with an Advent wreath and any additional decor she wishes to provide (we provide a white tablecloth).
 

 

It’s no news to our parishioners how beautiful and intricate our new stained glass windows are - and they recently caught the attention of journalist John James Anderson, who published a story about them in the Saline Post.
 
Check it out at
 https://thesalinepost.com/g/saline-mi/n/44981/st-andrews-adds-stained-glass-sanctuary