October 19 & 20
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Parish Update
Worship aids will be posted on the Parish Connection Portal for live-streamed liturgies.
Mass Links are also available virtually on our Parish YouTube Channel or use the links above.
Mass audio will still be broadcast in the Courtyard.
- Reconciliation is in the Chapel from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
- The Parish Nursery is available during the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday.
- Altar Flowers – spaces are available for flowers during the Easter Season and beyond. Learn more here.
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) has returned and is available at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses
- If you are sick or feeling unwell, please remain at home and participate in the liturgy online.
Did you know our weekly bulletin is available online?
Please check it out here. Be sure to support our bulletin advertisers which can be found on pages 5 & 6.
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Upcoming Events
- October 18: Family Movie Night
- October 18: Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
- October 20: RCIA
- October 23: Estate Planning Seminar
- October 26: Trunk-or-Treat
- October 26 & 27: Holy Land Items Sale after each Mass
- October 27: Blessing of Child in the Womb (at 11:00 a.m. Mass)
- October 27: RCIA
- October 27: Youth Night
- November 1: All Saints Day
Masses at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - November 1 & 2: Adoration
- November 2: All Souls Day
Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Remembrance Reception
RSVP for the Reception here. - November 2: Activities Committee Craft Fair
Go here
to learn more about many events
in our area this month including
40 Days for Life, World Day Against the Death Penalty,
and more!
Estate Planning Seminar
Overwhelmed by the many ways to plan your estate? Thoughtful planning now will help those we love live peacefully in the future. As a way to help educate parishioners in their knowledge as faithful stewards of the Lord’s gifts, the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is offering another Estate Planning Seminar on Wednesday, October 23 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Learn more and RSVP on the parish website here.
TRUNK OR TREAT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 from 2:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Trick-or-Treat in a secure location – the parish parking lot!
This is the Third Annual Trunk or Treat.
We need many “trunks” to be decorated by generous parishioners who will also be
distributing candy to the children! Click here to volunteer a trunk, a candy donation, or to sign up your family to attend.
Blessing of the Child in the Womb
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the beginning of the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Expectant Mothers RSVP here.
Box of Joy ® gifts are Christmas gifts sent to children in developing countries like Haiti, Malawi, and the Dominican Republic. Filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary and The Story of Jesus,
these gifts represent Christ’s love.
This fall St. Andrew invites the entire parish to participate in Box of Joy! Learn more here.
New Grief Group Starting
We are beginning a monthly, evening group for people grieving. Know that you do not have to manage your grief alone.
This group will provide a safe and encouraging place to receive support from others who know what it is like to experience loss. The group will blend sharing, social time, and topics in grief. All experiencing grief are welcome.
Join us either in-person or on Zoom! Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. To register, please contact Suzanne Rives at suzannerives@yahoo.com or 919-946-3196. A Zoom link will be emailed to those requesting it.
Loss can be a difficult and painful experience. None of your feelings – sadness, anger, fear, doubt – are too much for God to handle.
St. Andrew LGBTQ+ Ministry
The ministry creates a supportive, confidential, welcoming space for prayer and sharing for those who identify as LGBTQ+, their family members, and allies/friends. For more information, contact the Parish Administrator, Noelle Marino, at 919-362-0414 ext. 114. All inquiries are confidential.
New Quilting Ministry Forming
Quilting, community and creativity! A St. Andrew Quilting Ministry is being formed, planned to start in January 2025. Share your love of quilting with fellow parishioners, as we meet monthly to create quilts and foster new friendships. Bring your machine and any projects you’d like to work on. Planning meeting will be on October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in room 6 at St. Andrew. If you are interested in joining this group or if you have questions please contact Mary Anne Filosa here.
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking volunteers to enrich our Faith Formation Programs and assist the parish in educating our families. There are currently five opportunities available most of which are one-time opportunities.
Learn more here.
Adult Confirmation
Are you an adult Catholic but have not yet been Confirmed? Or, are you an adult who has been baptized
in another Christian tradition and want to become a Catholic? Email Deacon Tom here, or call 919-362-0414 x124 for details and to sign up.
Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith and how you might become Catholic?
Contact Deacon Tom O’Brien, RCIA Coordinator with questions at 919-362-0414, ext. 124, or click here to email.
Parish Ambassadors Needed
Volunteers are needed who would be willing to provide friendship and accompaniment to those who are in the early stages of learning about being baptized in the church (RCIA process). It would involve inviting them to parish events and perhaps meeting them regularly for a period of time. Adults and teens are encouraged to volunteer. If this interests you, email Deacon Tom here.
Be an Instrument of Christ’s Real Presence
We are seeking confirmed parishioners to be trained as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass, as well as in the local community to the homebound, at senior living centers, and at WakeMed Cary Hospital. Training will be provided.
All interested should contact Colin Hayes at
liturgy@saintandrew.org or call (919)362-0414. ext. 115.
Friday Morning Rosary
Each Friday morning join fellow parishioners in saying a Rosary before the 9:00 a.m. Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of parishioners – called Stephen Ministers – to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the parish and the community experiencing life difficulties. Learn more about Stephen Ministry and how you might benefit from the services they offer here. Or, contact Katie Fortunato at 919-362-0685 x125, or email elemfaith@saintandrew.org.
Missing something? Please check the lost and found in the drop-off area of the office building. All items will be donated or discarded in early June if not claimed.
Altar Flowers
Spaces are available for flowers during the Easter Season and beyond. Learn more here.
Touching Hearts
Touching Hearts is continuing to reach out to the elderly who are lonely or spiritually in need
of encouragement at local long-term care facilities. Click here to learn more about what items are currently needed.
Prayer Shawls
Did you know Prayer Shawls made by our own parishioners are available to those who are homebound, ill, and even caregivers? Contact Barbara, at the parish office if you’d like to receive one.
Career Network Ministry for Working Professionals and Job Seekers
Are you looking for a new job and/or career advice in a Catholic setting? Our ministry offers professional development, purposeful networking and mentorship. Come create new business relationships and obtain peer support in finding a pathway to career success – while seeking and understanding the spiritual meaning of God’s will with career decisions. Learn more here.
Who Is My Neighbor?
After our plea a couple of months ago, many fellow parishioners have stepped in to help Ukrainian refugee families seek safety in the US under a United for Ukraine program. Help is still needed. Click here to stay updated on current needs and find out how you can be of assistance!
Funeral Notifications
Would you like to receive notification when a fellow parishioner dies so that you can pray for the family or attend the funeral? Contact Peggy at ministry@saintandrew.org, or call 919-362-0414 ext. 127 to be added to the list.
Parish Library
Have you checked out the reorganized Parish Library and the online catalog? Go here to learn more.
Safe Environment
“We must show God’s love and mercy while continuing to seek forgiveness for the Church’s failings and healing for those who were hurt by them. We must also continue to make every possible effort to prevent future transgressions.”
† Luis Rafael Zarama, J.C.L., Bishop of Raleigh
Click here to learn more about the Diocese of Raleigh Child and Youth Protection Program.
Parish Stewardship – Interested in online giving?
Learn more here.
Contact Chris Brawn at techadmin@saintandrew.org with questions or assistance.
Thank you so much for your on-going support.
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Updates include information about an upcoming formation opportunities throughout the Raleigh area!