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The bishops of Texas through the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB), with one exception, are calling on the faithful from throughout the state to contact their respective state senator and state representative to urge the lawmakers to support SB 1944/HB 3099 which reforms the Texas Advance Directives Act and to oppose SB 917/HB 2609 which eliminates the dispute resolution process. Click for more information.

SPECIAL thanks to all those who helped to create a beautiful environment for our Lenten and Triduum Services. The decorations were tasteful; even elegant. Thanks to the music makers and Cantors too. This time of the liturgical year brings great challenges to present the People of God with a “stepping into” the Memory of our Salvation through Jesus Christ and His Cross. Such GREAT LOVE. The Catholic Church presents us with beautiful liturgies, significant Scripture Readings, and prayer offerings. It is up to each Parish to implement the drama and songs of our Catholic liturgical Season. And St. Andrew folk do this extremely well. Thanks to everyone who honored the Lord by bringing your presence into His Sacred Presence, honoring Our Lord with great joy and heartfelt praise. We gather always to pray for the whole world. But this Spring time of year, with Lent/Easter and Easter-tide (closing Pentecost Sunday…50 days after Easter) truly identifies us as a Confessing Church that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God and the Redeemer of the World. Thanks for your joining in with such respectful silence where needed and glad tidings at the Good News that HE HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD! Alleluia! Blessings and Gratitude to ALL!

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Many thanks to all those who stepped forward to make financial sacrifices for our new Holy Water fonts! Special thanks to an occasional visitor from Avon, Indiana, Ellen M. Challman, whose generosity made it possible for us to purchase two new fonts for the Adoration Room of the Sacred Heart. God bless all those who are so generous here. You are always in our daily prayers and Masses. Sincerely+ Fr. Jim

A new video series we are launching after Easter. Join our clergy as they discuss topics and questions from our parishioners.

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Please read this notice from Fr. Jim

The devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking to devour souls. A manifestation of this is exposed in this article. Prayers, Rosaries, Adoration, FASTING, Adoration for deliverance from evil are ever more needed and encouraged. And of course, Holy Mass as often as possible for the intentions of preservation and evangelization of the Catholic faith and all of Christendom.

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Click this link for more info about the damage to the campus from the winter storm.

Click here for details on how you can participate in 40 Days for LIfe

Dear Saint Andrew Catholic Community Rev. Dan Pattee learned today, that he has tested positive for COVID19. Fr. Pattee was last in the parish on February 10. He was not experiencing any symptoms at that time. The church is sanitized following every Mass, and all diocesan Mass protocols have been followed.

The distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday will be done slightly differently this year. To safeguard the heath of the faithful, Bishop Olson has instructed the priests of the Diocese to follow the guidelines issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Click this article for more information as well as a video demonstration.

This coming Tuesday is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It is “Candlemas” day AND Groundhog Day! It is the custom on Candlemas day to bless candles. Please bring candles from your homes to be blessed, as Catholic households should have blessed candles for times of personal and family prayer. These will be blessed Tuesday morning at the 8:00am morning Mass.

Due to factors outside of our control, the upgrades to the sound system have been delayed. We are working with our vendor to find other options to speed the process up while still achieving the same outcome that we desire.

Link to Public Health page with who qualifies and how to register for the vaccine

Please watch this brief video from Joe Taylor, the chairman of Saint Andrew Catholic Church Finance Council, as he explains what the Finance Council does, what we are undertaking with the Second Spring Capital Campaign and some information on End of Year Giving and some of the proposed new tax laws and their effects.

Pope St. John Paul II had it. St. Teresa of Kolkata had it. A peaceful presence that saturated those with whom they came in contact. Journey with Fr. Jacques Philippe on this “Peace in His Presence” Virtual Retreat as he leads us towards cultivating that same peaceful nature which the saints drew from the Lord. Five video conferences will be supplemented by Zoom small group opportunities with the Carmelite Sisters throughout the weekend.