Posted on July 14th, 2026 By Sharon Kleefisch
Holy Spirit will have a Blood Drive this Sunday, July 19th, from 9AM-1PM, in the Life Center Building. All blood donors will receive a pint of blood and an American t-shirt. Please donate if you can. Walk ins are welcome!
Holy Spirit Attic Sale Time!
Sale starts Friday, August 7th, from 9AM-2PM, and Saturday, August 8th, from 9AM-2PM
Click below to see the flyer for event dates and times as well as drop off times, items to donate etc.
Holy Spirit Attic Sale Flyer
Posted on July 13th, 2026 By Sharon Kleefisch
The Communio ministry will have their Couples Luau this Sunday, July 19th, from 5PM-8PM, in St. Andrew Hall. Please check the flyer below and use the QR code to reserve your spot. All are welcome!

Posted on May 12th, 2026 By Sharon Kleefisch
Come Lord Jesus Bible Study Program
We are so pleased to announce the Come Lord Jesus Bible Study program as a new ministry for the parishioners of Saint Andrew. Following the introduction meeting to the program on Tuesday June 9, three groups were successfully formed with the possibility of a fourth group! Listed below are the meeting times and places that have been established:
Monday Group
6:15PM – 7:45PM Rel. Ed. Rm in Immaculata Hall
Tuesday Group
6PM – 7:30PM in Saint Andrew Hall
Wednesday Group
10AM at a parishioners home
Thursday Group
10AM-12PM at Parish Office Conference Room
Please contact Ginny Dufrene, Area Coordinator, at 504-451-1265 or Ginnydufrene@bellsouth.net if you want to check whether there is space available in any of the groups.
Experience the power of unified prayer, spiritual friendships, and a deeper faith in God through the study of sacred scripture….. COME LORD JESUS!
Posted on January 7th, 2026 By Sharon Kleefisch
SAVE THE DATE
2026 St. Andrew / Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Superfest that will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11AM-9PM. We will have live music TBD, games, food and fun for all.
We will need alot of volunteers, so please save the date, and help make this community event the BEST ever! Volunteer links will be made available at a later date.
Sponsorships from businesses and families are crucial in making this fundraiser a success. In return for your support, we will greatly advertise your company’s logo and/or family name on the back of the t-shirt (except the toddler sizes), fence signs, website, and in bthe bulletin. We cannot do this awesome event without all of our AMAZING sponsors! Please fill out our tax deductible form below and send with payment to the parish or school office, place it in the collection basket at church, or email skleefisch@sasno.org by Friday, August 14th, to be included on the back of the t-shirts. For more information contact Sharon Kleefisch at (504) 393-2334, #3 or via email skleefisch@sasno.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
2026 Sponsor Letter
Main Sponsor
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Gold Sponsor $3,000
A Friend of St. Andrew
Silver Sponsor $2,500
INSUL-TECH
Bronze Sponsor $1,500
State Oil Fuel Center
Archer Sponsor $1,000
Keith & Mary VanMeter
Red Sponsor $500
Jefferson Sprinkler, Inc.
Tina Le and Family
Law Office of Craig Leydecker
McDaniel Family
Nicholson-Uhl Family
Robertson Roofing & Siding Inc.
Water Wave Airboats, Inc.
White Sponsor
A Friend of St. Andrew
Landry / Young Families
Posted on October 30th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch

What Legacy will you leave?
The Beatitudes in our readings on Sunday, February 1st, shape our identity as God’s family. Living the Beatitudes leaves a legacy that provides a solid foundation for the next generation and helps the parish thrive long into the future. Please take a Legacy brochure in the back of church. To learn more, visit the Catholic Community Foundation website: https://ccfnola.org/legacysunday
On this website there are also many free services offered to our parishioners such as:
1) Free Will-writing tool
2) Lifetime of Generosity Digital Legacy Seminar
3) My Catholic Giving Guide
4) Schedule an In-person Consultation
If you have any questions, contact the parish office 504-393-2334. Thank you in advance!
Posted on July 23rd, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Events at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish…
Come Lord Jesus Bible Study starting at St. Andrew the Apostle. Check under Parish News for more information.
Communio Couples Luau at St. Andrew the Apostle Sunday, July 19th, from 5-8PM. Check under Ministries and Communio for more information.
St. Andrew the Apostle / Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Superfest will be Saturday, September 19th, from 11AM-9PM. Check the website for more information.
Posted on January 29th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Below are some resources for personal Bible study that Fr. Michael talked about in his Homily on Sunday, January 26, 2025:
1) Fr. Mike Schmitz – Bible in a year podcast (free resource)
2) New Testament Commentary – Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture book series (Individual books for each book of the New Testament sold separately)
3) Old and New Testament Commentary – The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
4) Old and New Testament Commentary – The Navarre Study Bible (Individual books for the Old and New Testament sold separately); A free version of this commentary for most daily Mass readings and Sunday Mass readings can be accessed at this website https://thedivinelamp.wordpress.com (We are in Year 1 of the daily Mass reading cycle and Year C of the Sunday Mass reading cycle).
5) Video Commentary for Sunday Mass Readings and Holy Days of Obligation by Catholic Bible Scholar Brant Pitre can be accessed with a monthly subscription to https://catholicproductions.com
Posted on April 11th, 2024 By Sharon Kleefisch
We now accept Venmo for Church donations. Please use the link below for the QR code for our Venmo account.
SASChurchVenmoDonation Updated
Thank you for your donations!
Posted on September 13th, 2018 By Sharon Kleefisch
Click below for the Safe Environment page on the Archdiocese of New Orleans website.
https://www.arch-no.org/safe-environment
Click below for the hotline number for reporting suspected abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese.
Hotline Number for Abuse