ELECTIONS will be held on May 15th, 2011 for the at-large seats on the St. Andrew Pastoral Council.  Any registered member of the parish may run for these positions.  If you are interested in serving God and our community please contact at-large member Jim Junot at 430-6768, or the rectory at 393-2334.  Nomination forms must be completed by April 30th.

-The Pastoral Council functions as a planning and advisory board to the pastor to serve the needs of the parish and help fulfill the parish mission.

-Seven at-large members serve on the council.

-Six are elected by the congregation, and one is appointed by the pastor.

-At-large members serve staggered three year terms.

Please consider serving your parish as an at-large member of the Pastoral Council, and help “bring God to people and people to God.”

FOOD BANK REPORT – The food bank sponsored by United Churches of Algiers is again in need of food for the poor and needy of Algiers.  Donations of food are off sharply since the holidays and the food bank shelves are very low.  Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item each Sunday to Mass and placing it in the box in the church lobby.  Peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, tuna, cereal, and powdered milk are in special demand.  Also remembeer that any money you place in the envelopes marked “Poor Box” is given each month to charitable organizations serving the poor, elderly, and homeless.  As always, the Community Action Committee thanks you for your continued support and prayers.  

MASS BOOK  for 2011 -  Parishioners who wish to have masses said for their loved ones may come to the rectory.  Masses will be honored on a first come first serve basis.  Only one intention may be taken for masses except for the 4:30 Saturday Vigil Mass and the 11:00 Sunday Mass.  The donation is $5.00 per mass, per intention.  Requests for the Sanctuary Candle will also be taken.  The donation for the candle is $10.00.

 ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH NEEDS YOU!!!  The Pastoral Council last hosted a special Stewardship Weekend in October 2010.  Many of the ministries had booths with information regarding their various activities.  Each ministry spent time with parishioners discussing the purpose of their ministries and encouraging parishioners to become involved in this special parish.  It’s no too late if you were unable to attend this ministry fair!  Information packets regarding all of the ministries can be found in the back of the church or in the rectory.   You can sign up for one or more of our ministries by turning in the volunteer sheet either at mass or to the rectory.  We need all of our parishioners to consider sharing some of your time, talent and treasures to keep St. Andrew the Apostle Parish the best it can be!  Pictures of “Stewardship Weekend” can be found on the home page of this website under Photos – Stewardship 2010.

DIVERSITY MINISTRY  - The purpose of the diversity ministry is to bring all people of faith together to begin the process of understanding that we are all children of God and to create a parish inclusive of all races, cultures, ages and disabilities.  At present, we are planning three functions this fiscal year, which includes a Diversity mass, followed by a luncheon.  Our events are scheduled for October (we honor our Asian parishioners), December (we honor our Latin American parishioners) , and January (we honor our African American parishioners.)  We really need your help.  If you could give us just an hour of your time to spend on these projects, we would appreciate it.  If you can assist, please call Jerry Fiegel at 433-2661 or Darlene Thomas at 398-0056 or call the Parish Rectory