Posted on November 14th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
December 14th (Sunday) – High School Advent Retreat – 2PM – 6PM
All high school students are invited to attend St. Andrew’s Advent Afternoon Retreat on Sunday, December 14th from 2-6pm. Please join us in McGivney Hall for activities, talks, and prayer, reflecting on the meaning of the Advent season. Contact the parish office for more information.
December 17th (Wednesday) – Advent Penance Service (6 Priests Available)
6:30AM/7AM Confession/Mass
6:30PM Advent Penance Service in Church – (6 Priests Available)
December 21st (Sunday) – Christmas Caroling
8AM, 9:30AM, & 11AM Masses
5PM Evening Mass
6:30PM-8PM Christmas Caroling – Front Circle/Immaculata Hall
December 23rd (Tuesday ) – LAST CHANCE CONFESSIONS
6PM-8PM Church
December 24th (Wednesday ) – Christmas Eve (Christmas Holy Day of Obligation)
No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass
4PM Christmas Vigil Mass
6:30PM Christmas Vigil Mass
11PM Christmas Midnight Mass
December 25th (Thursday) – The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day) (Holy Day of Obligation)
No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass
8AM Christmas Day Mass
9:30AM Christmas Day Mass
11AM Christmas Day Mass
No Evening Mass
December 31st (Wednesday) – New Year’s Eve (Holy Day of Obligation Mass for Solemnity of Mary)
6:30AM/7AM Confession/Mass
6:30PM Vigil Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Eve)
January 1st (Thursday) – Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day) (Holy Day of Obligation)
No 6:30AM Confession
7AM Mass Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day)
9AM Mass Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day)
12PM (noon) Mass Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day)
No Evening Mass
Posted on October 30th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Attention Parishioners
We are trying to set up a text and/or email system that can alert you of important closures, upcoming events etc. Please use the QR code below to update your information. Thank you!
Posted on October 29th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Mark your calendar for these important November Events:
Sundays in November & December, 7-8:30PM, in McGivney Hall, Festival Choir, looking for new members of all talents. All are welcome to join!
**There will be no Festival Choir on Sunday, November 23rd; it has been moved to Monday, November 24th, from 7-8:30PM.
The Mass Book is open for all Mass intentions for 2026, at 10AM. Please have your list ready, its on a first come first serve basis. Masses are $5 each and the Sanctuary Candles are $10 each.
Saturday, November 15th, the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Men’s Morning of Reflection from 8:30AM – 10:30AM, in Church. The morning will begin with the rosary at 8:30AM, followed by Mass. Fr. Michael will give a reflection on Advent, and how we, as Men, can lead our families and friends into a faith-filled Advent Season. All men are welcome to attend, hope to see you!
Sunday, November 16th, will be Hospitality Sunday, after all morning Masses (8AM Mass, 9:30AM Mass, 11AM Mass) with coffee, donuts and community!
Wednesday, November 19th, Legion of Mary Meeting 6:15PM, in St. Andrew Hall. Mary’s Mantle Consecration Retreat Meeting Wednesday, November 19th, 7:15PM, in St. Andrew Hall. Please check under Ministries and Legion of Mary for flyer and QR code to register! Hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 20th, from 6PM-7PM, in St. Andrew Hall – Safe Environment Required In-Person Training
Thursday, November 27th, Thanksgiving Day, we will have 9:00AM Mass (we will not have 6:30AM Confession or 7AM Mass on Thanksgiving). Please bring your own bread and wine if you want to it blessed. (We will not be handing out bread and wine this year). Happy Thanksgiving!
Parish Office & Adoration Chapel will be closed Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th, for the Thanksgiving Holidays.
Eucharistic Procession to honor St. Andrew on his feast day, Sunday, November 30th, after 11AM Mass. We hope to see you there!
Ladies Guild Luncheon, Thursday, December 4th, at the Red Maple Restaurant, 1036 Lafayette Street, Gretna. Check the bulletin or website to reserve your seat!
Posted on October 29th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Each month we will have a 5:00PM evening Mass – the dates are:
Sunday, December 21st, 5:00PM – Christmas Caroling at 6:30PM
Sunday, January 25th, 5:00PM
Sunday, February 8th, 5:00PM
Sunday, March 8th, 5:00PM
Sunday, April 26th, 5:00PM
Sunday, May 17th, 5:00PM
Posted on October 20th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
St. Andrew the Apostle will be offering three in-person Safe Environment Trainings on our campus. These trainings will be open to anyone in the Archdiocese. Mrs. Allison Briant will be administering the in-person Safe Environment Trainings.
All three of three of the Safe Environment Trainings will be held in Church from 6PM-7PM.
These are the dates of the classes at St. Andrew the Apostle:
This is a great way to update your in-person Safe Environment training!
Posted on August 29th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
SAVE THE DATE
Fr. Michael will be going on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and France July 9th – 18th, 2026. Space on the tour is limited. Don’t delay! Return your online application and $500 deposit to EATOURS.COM by October 1, 2025, to receive a FREE Seine River Cruise.
Please click on the link below for all of the information:
Fr Michael Pilgrimage
Posted on August 20th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!!!
Please Support our Amazing Sponsors:
Main Sponsor
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Special Sponsor
Healthy Blue
Silver Sponsor $2,500
Kenny & Tina Stewart
Bronze Sponsor $1,500
CADA Insurance
Infinity Title Company, LLC
The Pierre Family – Joseph T. Pierre, III
Quality Pet Care
State Oil Fuel Center
Van’s Transmissions
Westbank Pharmacy
Archer Sponsor $1,000
Annonymous
Cafe 615/ Home of DaWabbit
Fifth District Savings Bank
Harvey MedCare – Dr. Quang Vu
In Memory of Rhone Vidrine
Lighthouse Lodge & Villas
Lisa G. Rapier, Realtor – Compass
Robertson Roofing & Siding
Steve Roth Insurance Agency
Keith & Mary Van Meter
Red Sponsor $500
Abry Brothers, Inc.
Acadian Flooring
Accounting Basics, LLC
All South Consulting Engineers
BFF Graphics
Berhane Family
Broussard / Schaefer Families
Charlie & Toni Cascio
The Cool Casseri Crew
Dignity Memorial
EA Tours
Anonymous
Eye Deal Images
Fill-A-Sack
IQS Inspection, LLC
Jefferson Sprinkler, Inc.
Lamy Grandchildren – Lear, Reece, Siena
Law Office Of Craig Leydecker
Lunas Nail Bar
McDaniel Family
Morse Family
Mothe Funeral Homes
Nicholson-Uhl Family
Paisley Gardens LLC
Sylvia & Joseph Pierre Sr. and Ruth & Dewitt Lewis Sr.
Law Office of John W. Redmann, LLC
Roy Supply Co., Inc.
TAC Air Conditioning & Heating
TCK Realty – Courtney Kattengell
Anthony Tran and Family
Boi-Hoang T. Vu, DDS
Water Wave Airboats, Inc.
White Sponsor $300
The Ansardi Group
B. Noelle Design
Bonnie Belanger
Cohesive LLC
Compass Point Events
The Dawson Family
Dough Nguyeners
Gerald and Noreen Duhon
French’s Welding & Marine Services, LLC
Dr. Jimmie and Gayle Gaubert
Gucci One Fabrications
Blaine Guidry
Handwritten Hannah – Kateri Jordan
Jones Walker
Landy/Young Families
The Le Family
Tina Le and Family
Mike and Cindy Nolan
The Reppel Family
Scott & Doddie Shelley
St. Andrew Ladies Guild
Randy & Jene Stein
Stem Studio
Georgie Tran and Family
X Treme Physical Therapy
Posted on July 28th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Youth Ministry / CYO
Students interested in registering for St. Andrew’s CYO (8th-12th grades) or Jr. CYO (6th-7th grades), please complete and submit registration:
CYO registration form
Adults interested in volunteering with St. Andrew’s CYO are asked to submit an interest form:
CYO adult registration form
Monthly Youth Mass Dates & Times are:
September 14th, 5PM Mass
October 26th, 5PM Mass
November 9th, 5PM Mass
December 21st, 5PM Mass
January 25th, 5PM Mass
February 8th, 5PM Mass
March 8th, 5PM Mass
April 26th, 5PM Mass
May 17th, 5PM Mass
All parishioners are invited to attend, especially families with children in 6th-12th grades.
Jr. CYO and CYO will have meetings before/after mass. See below:
Jr CYO Meeting – 6th – 7th grades meet 3:45PM-4:45PM (before Mass)
CYO Meeting – 8th – 12th grades meet 6:00PM-7:30PM (after Mass)
For more information about Jr CYO / CYO, contact Frances Harrison at fharrison@standrewparish.net.
High School Seniors & College Students – Newman Connection Information
Newman Connection
Posted on July 23rd, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
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Archdiocese-Wide High School Ministry Nights Saturday, October 18th, December 15th, February 28th, at 6:30PM-9:00PM, at St. Martin De Porres Church. Other dates Monday, April 13th, 6:30PM-9:00PM, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. All students from 8th – 12th grade are welcome to come. These ministry nights are FREE! Hope to see you there!
December 17th (Wednesday) – Advent Penance Service (6 Priests Available)
6:30AM/7AM Confession/Mass
6:30PM Advent Penance Service in Church – (6 Priests Available)
December 18th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 2PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause
December 20th, Communio Couples Planning Dinner, 5PM – 8PM, location TBD
December 21st (Sunday) – Mass Schedule & Christmas Caroling
8AM, 9:30AM, & 11AM Masses
5PM Evening Mass
6:30PM-8PM Christmas Caroling – Front Circle/Immaculata Hall
December 23rd (Tuesday) – LAST CHANCE CONFESSIONS
6PM – 8PM Confession in Church
December 24th (Wednesday ) – Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Eve (Christmas Holy Day of Obligation)
No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass
4PM Christmas Vigil Mass
6:30PM Christmas Vigil Mass
11PM Christmas Midnight Mass
December 25th (Thursday) – Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass
8AM Christmas Day Mass
9:30AM Christmas Day Mass
11AM Christmas Day Mass
No Evening Mass
December 31st (Wednesday) – Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Eve Holy Day of Obligation)
6:30AM/7AM Confession/Mass
6:30PM Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass (New Year’s Eve)
January 1st (Thursday) – Solemnity of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass
7AM Solemnity of Mary Mass (New Year’s Day)
9:00AM Solemnity of Mary Mass (New Year’s Day)
12PM (noon) Solemnity of Mary Mass (New Year’s Day)
No Evening Mass
January 12th, at 6PM – Safe Environment In-Person Training in Church
Thursday, January 15th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 2PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause
Thursday, February 19th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 2PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause
Thursday, March 19th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 2PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause
Thursday, April 16th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 2PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause
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Posted on April 28th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Legion of Mary Meetings will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:15PM-7:30PM, in St. Andrew Hall. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 504-393-2334, and Richard Launey will return your call.
The Legion of Mary Meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 6:15PM-7:15PM, in St. Andrew Hall
October is the month of the Rosary “The Rosary is my favorite prayer.” -St. John Paul II
“Our Lady has never refused me a grace through the recitation of the rosary.” -St. Padre Pio
“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot solve by the prayer of Holy Rosary.”
–Sister Lucia, of the seers of Fatima
Invitation #1
Let’s take 5-10 minutes to pray the rosary together!
St. Andrew the Apostle Legion of Mary would like to invite you to honor Our Mother Mary by praying the
rosary as a faith community throughout the month of October.
WHERE? Church front Lawn HOW? Reciting 1 decade after each mass below. WHEN?
See Schedule
Saturdays after 4pm mass, Sundays after 11am mass
10/4&10/5-The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
10/11&10/12-The Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
10/18&10/19-The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
10/25&10/26-The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption; The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation
Invitation #2
October Pledge: Use the QR to find out more! QR code to come…
