St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Apex, NC

This Week's Events

May 20: Centering Prayer
May 21: Knights of Columbus, Knit for Needy, Adult Handbell
May 22: Men’s Cursillo, Adult Choir
May 23: Career Transition
May 24: Men’s Catholic Study Group
May 25: Brown Bag

Get Involved!

St. Andrew has more than 50 ministries that serve our parish and community. To find out how you can get involved, check out our Quick Reference Ministry List. It's as easy as a click of your mouse to contact a ministry leader to find out more information.

New Members

Welcome new members to our faith community! Please visit our Welcome Page for a quick reference guide to parish information.

Year of Faith

Pope Benedict XVI declared Oct. 11, 2012 to Nov. 24, 2013 a "Year of Faith." The Year of Faith is so much more than just a special prayer card- find out how you can observe it, at our Year of Faith page.

Join us on Facebook

Join your parish family on Facebook! We have three sites:

St. Andrew the Apostle Apex for parish-wide news
St. Andrew the Apostle Adult Faith Formation for all our adult programs from seniors to young adults
St. Andrew Early Childhood Center for preschool news

Diocesan News and Events

You can stay up to date with news and information posted daily on the Diocese of Raleigh website at www.dioceseofraleigh.org. The site also features the weekly Diocesan radio and television programs in the following formats; video, audio, podcast and on iTunes. Programs include Catholic Perspective, Catholic Weekly and La Voz Catolica. The Diocesan website is “The Catholic Church at Your Fingertips.” Follow the Diocese on Facebook and Bishop Burbidge on Twitter @BishopBurbidge

Prayers of the Faithful

Please pray for those who are sick:

including Bishop Gossman, Carolyn Berent, Loretta Smotryski, Lucille Sicina, Alan Carter, Judy Brown, Robert & Shirley Hayes, Maureen LaBorne, Terri Andersen, Joan Monahan

And for the recently deceased:

including Martha Dubow

Would you like to receive notice by email of parish funerals? Please contact Cathy Rusin at 919-362-0685 x124 or

Welcome!

Welcome to our St. Andrew the Apostle website. We are located in Apex, North Carolina and are part of the Diocese of Raleigh.

What's New?

Tell Us What You Think!

Please take a few minutes and fill out St. Andrew's Parish Survey. Your answers will help the parish staff improve communications and programming for our faith community.

Learn More About WIHN

St. Andrew has participated for many years in WIHN, Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network. It's an ecumenical, county-wide program in which churches help homeless families transition to housing, and it has a very high success rate. You can learn more about WIHN on Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene's cafeteria. Kim Westermann from WIHN will give an overview of the program and answer questions.

Ring and Sing Handbell Camps

Ring and Sing Handbell Camps will be held and July 8 – 11. Click here for Regsitration Form and Information. This is a popular camp and spaces are limited. Register your child early. Questions? Call the Music Office 919-362-0414 ext 116.

Congratulations to our High School Graduates

We will celebrate your Graduation on June 2 at 11:30 a.m. Mass. Please come dressed in your cap and gown. There is a reception to follow sponsored by SAMS. Please call Terri at 919-362-0685 x126 to RSVP or email .

Faith Formation 2013 - 2014 Programs

Please see our Faith Development page for information, deadlines and forms for all K-12 faith formation 2013 - 2014 programs (including sacrament and home program)

Summer Confirmation Deadline is May 21

St. Andrew's Youth Ministry offers Confirmation class and retreat requirements during the summer. Three half-day sessions will be offered in June and August. Attendance at TYM or enrollment in the Home Program during the regular school year is still mandatory. Click here for the Summer Confirmation Registration Form. Questions? Contact Terri Reed – 919-362-0685 x126 or

Vacation Bible School 2013

Stand Strong for God at Kingdom Rock! Click the links below for registration forms:

VBS Elementary morning program: Monday through Friday, June 24-28 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Weekday Morning VBS is full for children in rising 1st - 5th grades. Spaces are still available for 4 year olds and rising Kindergarten.
VBS Elementary weekend program: Friday, June 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 22 & Sunday, June 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
VBS Middle School program: Monday through Friday, June 24-28 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers!

Openings still exist in St. Andrew’s Early Childhood Center and Mother's Morning Out programs for the 2013-2014 school year. For more information, please contact MMO Director Betsey Fowler at 919-362-0414 ext. 117 or ECC Director Nancy Wujek at 919-387-8656.

Recent Events

Congratulations Preschool Raffle Winners!

Tailgate Basket Thank you to everyone who supported our parish preschool's successful basket fundraiser.

Click here to see this year's Early Childhood Center Raffle Winners.

An Evening in the Vineyard

Wine Tasting Several parishioners and guests enjoyed the Wine and Cheese Tasting held on Saturday evening, April 20, in the Fellowship Hall. Eric Stokes, owner of Barley and Vine, Apex Beverage Co, served as wine sommelier for the evening. He presented pairings of fine wines and specialty cheeses to delight the palate. There was a bounty of good wine, good food, and good fellowship enjoyed by all. The Activities Committee wishes to thank the parish and those who participated in the wine and cheese tasting for supporting its activities.

St. Andrew Hosts Chrism Mass

Bishop Blessing Oil Chrism Reception Volunteer Procession Into Chrism Mass

On Tuesday, March 26 St. Andrew hosted the diocesan Chrism Mass. More than a hundred priests from throughout the Diocese of Raleigh traveled to our parish for the annual blessing of chrism oils. In addition to the Mass, we hosted a reception for several hundred people who traveled to attend the service. Thank you very much to more than 50 volunteers from St. Andrew who made this day possible!

Adopt A Highway

Thank you to the following parishioners who participated in our March Adopt A Highway clean up project: Terry Korab, Deanna Nelson, Friar Greg Spuhler, Lorraine Shaleesh, Kevin Trantham, and Bill Carey. To find out more about this St. Andrew ministy and future dates, please see our Adopt A Highway ministry page.

Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast a Success!

SB pancakes Approximately 350 parishioners enjoyed pancakes, sausages, free refills, and good fellowship at the 2013 Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast. The Activities Committee’s annual event ran smoothly in the newly renovated Fellowship Hall and attached kitchen. This was the perfect way to fuel-up for Super Bowl XLVII. The Activities Committee wishes to thank all those who participated for your support of the breakfast.