Sharon Kleefisch - Saint Andrew The Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Algiers, Louisiana https://standrewparish.net We bring God to people and people to God. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:42:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://standrewparish.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cropped-TN_transparent-crest-32x32.gif Sharon Kleefisch - Saint Andrew The Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Algiers, Louisiana https://standrewparish.net 32 32 Good Friday Church Walk Pilgrimage with SANYO https://standrewparish.net/good-friday-church-walk-pilgrimage-with-sanyo/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:38:01 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=7640 SANYO will be participating in the Walk of the Nine Churches – a tradition in the Archdiocese of New Orleans where pilgrims visit multiple churches to pray and reflect upon Christ’s passion and death. We will be visiting 6 churches by foot and share a lite lunch together before attending the 3PM Good Friday service […]

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]]> SANYO will be participating in the Walk of the Nine Churches – a tradition in the Archdiocese of New Orleans where pilgrims visit multiple churches to pray and reflect upon Christ’s passion and death. We will be visiting 6 churches by foot and share a lite lunch together before attending the 3PM Good Friday service at St. Andrew the Apostle. All family members are welcome to attend! Children who are not members of SANYO must be accompanied by a parent. SANYO/Jr. SANYO members attending without a parent must have a signed permission slip to participate. 

General overview of the day & map are located below, please click on the link:

Good Friday Churches Walk

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]]> Letters from Archbishop Checchio / Guidelines for Fasting and Abstinence from Archbishop Checchio’s Office https://standrewparish.net/guidelines-for-fasting-and-abstinence-from-archbishop-checchios-office/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:19:03 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=7546 Letters from Archbishop Checchio’s Office: 2026 Lenten Confessions letter 20260223 (1) Second Collection for Seminarian Education Fund – March 14-15, 2026 Guidelines for Fasting and Abstinence The following is provided for parishes to publish in their bulletin to assist parishioners in the Lenten practices.   During the season of Lent, the Church urges the faithful […]

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2026 Lenten Confessions letter 20260223 (1)

Second Collection for Seminarian Education Fund – March 14-15, 2026

Guidelines for Fasting and Abstinence

The following is provided for parishes to publish in their bulletin to assist parishioners in the Lenten practices.
 
During the season of Lent, the Church urges the faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily lives through performing acts of fast and abstinence and unite themselves to Christ and one another in prayer and voluntary sacrifice so that we might prepare ourselves to rejoice fully in the joy of the Resurrection.
 
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on the evening of Holy Thursday.
Abstinence — Abstinence forbids the eating of meat or poultry. Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligation of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday (February 18) and on all Fridays of Lent. This obligation does not prohibit the eating of eggs, milk products or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.
Fasting — Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday (February 18) and Good Friday (April 3) are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.
 
Easter Duty—Catholics who have been admitted to the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist are obliged to receive Holy Communion and Confession at least once a year between the First Sunday of Lent (February 18) and Holy Trinity Sunday (May 26). Three Wednesdays in Lent (March 11, March 18, and March 25) have been designated as the Archdiocesan “Nights for Confession.” On these dates, the Sacrament of Penance is to be available in all churches from 5:00 p.m – 6:30 p.m. 
 

Liturgical Guidelines for Lent, Easter Triduum and Easter 

As usual the Office of Worship has provided the liturgical guidelines for Lent, the Easter Triduum, and Easter from the Office of Worship. Please review them carefully. The document can be found here: https://files.ecatholic.com/16596/documents/2026/2/LENTANDEASTERGUIDELINES%202026.pdf?t=1770664881000
 

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]]> Holy Week Schedule https://standrewparish.net/ash-wednesday-stations-of-the-cross-knights-of-columbus-fish-fry-fridays/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:54:28 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=7494 Holy Week Schedule Holy Week is coming soon and has very beautiful liturgies. Please check the schedule below, and mark your calendar, we hope to see you there! Holy Monday, March 30th 7AM – Communion Service in Church 7PM – Solemn Adoration in Church Holy Tuesday, March 31st 6:30AM – Confession 7AM – Mass in […]

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Holy Week is coming soon and has very beautiful liturgies. Please check the schedule below, and mark your calendar, we hope to see you there!

Holy Monday, March 30th

7AM – Communion Service in Church

7PM – Solemn Adoration in Church

Holy Tuesday, March 31st

6:30AM – Confession

7AM – Mass in Church

6:30PM – Parish Penance Service in Church (8 priests present)

Holy Wednesday, April 1st

6:30AM – Confession

7AM – Mass in Church

Holy Thursday, April 2nd

(No Morning Confession or Mass)

7PM–Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Church / Adoration until 11PM in the Dominic Savio Adoration Chapel (Back gate closes at 9PM)

Good Friday, April 3rd

(No Morning Confession or Mass)

3PM – Good Friday Service in Church

6PM – Solemn Stations of the Cross in Church

Holy Saturday, April 4th

8AM – Solemn Morning Prayer & Office of Readings in Church

(No 3PM Confession or 4PM Mass)

8PM – Easter Vigil Mass in Church

Easter Sunday, April 5th

8AM – Mass in Church

9:30AM – Mass in Church

11AM – Mass in Church

No 5PM Evening Mass

2026 Holy Week Schedule

 

 

 

 

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]]> “A Night in the Big Apple” Gala & Raffle, Saturday, March 21, 2026 https://standrewparish.net/a-night-in-the-big-apple-gala-raffle-saturday-march-21-2026/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:21:37 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=7369 St. Andrew Goes to the Big Apple – Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust and Healthy Blue was held Saturday, March 21, 2026, thank you to everyone who made it such a big success!!!   The prizes were drawn at the Gala & Auction on Saturday, March 21st, at 9PM. Thank you for supporting the […]

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was held Saturday, March 21, 2026, thank you to everyone who made it such a big success!!!

 

The prizes were drawn at the Gala & Auction on Saturday, March 21st, at 9PM. Thank you for supporting the raffle & auction!

The 2026 raffle prize winners are:

1st Prize: 14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet 7CTTW, Value: $4,606.00 – S. Sellers

2nd Prize: $500.00 Cash – G. Bocage

3rd Prize: Yeti Tundra 65 Hard Cooler, Value: $375.00 – S. Piglia 

4th Prize: $250.00 Cash Prize – P. Fisher

 

Congratulations to all raffle and silent auction winners! All prizes should be picked up from the school office from 9AM-4PM.

 

Thank you to our AWESOME Sponsors and Donors!

Main Sponsors 

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Healthy Blue

Broadway Auction Board Sponsor

Harvey MedCare – Dr. Quang Vu

Quality Pet Care

Keith and Mary Van Meter

Fifth Avenue Sponsor

Anonymous

Georgie Tran and Family

Keith and Mary VanMeter

Central Park Patron Sponsor

Fifth District Savings Bank

Manchester Psychiatric Consulting

Robertson Roofing, Inc.

Steve Roth & Associates

Scobel’s Ship Services, LLC

State Oil Fuel Center

Tri-State Oil Company

Manchester Psychiatric Consulting

Park Avenue Patron Sponsor

Ruth Garcia

Melody Hinojosa

Ann McGraw

In Kind Sponsors

Loft 18

Zipline NOLA

Houmas House Estate and Gardens

Lakeside Photoworks

DiMartino’s 

Le Petit Theatre

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Marina’s Watercolor

Global Wildlife Center

The National WWII Museum

Court of Two Sisters

Capital Genealogy

Perino’s Home & Garden Center

Coco’s Cleaning Services

Total Wine and More

Gulf Islands Waterpark

Tree Frogs Adventure Park

Dreamy Teepee Sleepover

Island View Casino

Georgie Tran & Family

Southern Swing Bar

Oak Alley Foundation

The Modern Plastic Surgery and Medspa

Bandette Bands

Dirty Coast

Earthsavers, Inc.

School of Rock Metairie / New Orleans

Hollywood Gulf Coast Casino

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

Ernie’s Cafe

Harrah’s Gulf Coast

LA Spirit

Angel Komazee

Cafe Beinget

OWA Parks and Resorts

Raising Cane’s 

Belle Chasse Optical

Salon Jolie Spa

Steven and Cecile Vu

Perlis Clothing

Mount Carmel Summer Camps

Archbishop Shaw High School

Academy of Our Lady

Sacred Heart Academy

Brother Martin High School

Jesuit High School

Dominican High School

Abita Brewery

Urban South

Luv 2 Play

Cav Camp

Timberlane Golf & Recreation

Brother Martin Basketball Camp

Mr. B’s Bistro

Varsity Sports

Gold N Creations

Hooters of Westbank

The Lightfoot family

Steven and Cecile Vu

SunRay Grill

The Fisher Family

The Casseri Family

Claudia Zelaya

The Makery 504

Ye Olde College Inn / Rock N Bowl

Dixieland Musicians

Cabrini High School

St. Andrew School Families & Parishioners

A.J.  and Sandy Marlbrough

The Reppel Family

Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club

Lubemasters

Painting with a Twist

Food Donors

Acme Oyster House

Cafe 615 / Home of DaWabbit

Capdeboscq Catering

Fil-A-Sack

Hooters of Westbank

Lagniappe Luncheonette

Olive Branch Cafe

Specialty Italian Bistro

Texas Roadhouse

Thanh Thanh Restaurant

Uncrusted

Venezia Gretna

 

 

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]]> Leaving a Legacy to St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church https://standrewparish.net/attention-parishioners/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:28:33 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=7180   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. […]

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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!

 

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]]> Fr. Michael will be going on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and France July 9th – 18th, 2026 – Spaces Limited https://standrewparish.net/save-the-date-pilgrimage-information-meeting-sunday-september-7th-at-1230pm-in-st-andrew-hall/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:10:19 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=7023 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 […]

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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

 

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]]> Events Happening Around the City https://standrewparish.net/events-happening-around-the-city/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:49:46 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=6882 Holy Week Schedule  2026 Holy Week Schedule Good Friday, April 3rd, Church Walk Pilgrimage with SANYO Good Friday Churches Walk Chick-Fil-A Fundraisers 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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Holy Week Schedule 

2026 Holy Week Schedule

Good Friday, April 3rd, Church Walk Pilgrimage with SANYO

Good Friday Churches Walk

Chick-Fil-A Fundraisers 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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]]> Resources for Personal Bible Study https://standrewparish.net/resources-for-personal-bible-study/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:09:26 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=6582 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 […]

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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

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]]> We now accept Venmo for Church donations https://standrewparish.net/we-now-accept-venmo-for-church-donations/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:50:39 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=6001 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!

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SASChurchVenmoDonation Updated

Thank you for your donations!

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]]> Safe Environment Information with a direct link to the Safe Environment page on the Archdiocese website https://standrewparish.net/hotline-number-for-reporting-suspected-abuse-of-a-minor/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:29:20 +0000 https://standrewparish.net/?p=2771 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

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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

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