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A few resources to help you prepare to vote. Early voting ends at 7 pm on Tuesday and then election day voting next Saturday from 7 am-7 pm.

On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, in the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” The Diocese of Fort Worth is blessed to have 29 seminarians in various stages of the thorough discernment and formation journey. Click here to read the Bishop's letter.

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, The Diocese of Fort Worth notified Saint Andrew that Tarrant County has reached the 75% threshold of the population who have had COVID and/or have received 1 or 2 doses of the vaccine. Masks will no longer be required at Mass but the social distancing protocols of a physical distance of 3 feet between families and/or individuals are still in place. If there is an increase of 20% in new cases, then the mask requirement will be reinstated. If you are more comfortable wearing a mask, then please continue to do so. Masks and Social Distancing are still required for any meetings in the Parish Hall, School, or Pastoral Center per Diocesan Guidelines.

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!