Sunday, December 7th, at the 11AM Mass – Coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio will celebrate Mass here at St. Andrew

Posted on December 2nd, 2025 By

Please join us Sunday, December 7th, for the 11AM Mass with Coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio (the new Archbishop of New Orleans).  We are very excited to have Coadjutor Archbishop Checchio here at St. Andrew celebrating Mass with us. We hope to see you there!


Feast of Immaculate Conception Masses (Holy Day of Obligation), Parish Penance Service, Christmas Caroling, Last Chance Confessions, Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day) (Holy Day of Obligation), Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day) (Holy Day of Obligation)

Posted on November 14th, 2025 By

       

December –Holy Days of Obligation Mass Schedules, Immaculate Conception Masses, Parish Penance Service, Christmas Caroling, Last Chance Confessions, Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Masses), & the Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day Masses)

Clarification on the Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation 

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day of obligation and will be observed on Monday, December 8th. Your obligation will be fulfilled if you attend mass twice in the 3-day period of Saturday, Sunday and Monday. (The obligation can be fulfilled if you attend one of the Sunday morning masses and you attend the 6:30PM Sunday evening mass.)

 

December 6th (Saturday)

4:00PM Mass

December 7th (Sunday)

8:00AM Mass

9:30AM Mass

11:00AM Mass – Coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio will be celebrating this Mass 

6:30PM Mass

December 8th (Monday) – Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass                             

8:30AM School Mass (Parishioners are invited, just be mindful of where the school sits)

12:00PM Mass

6:30PM Mass

December 14th (Sunday) – High School Advent Retreat – 2PM – 4PM

All high school students are invited to attend St. Andrew’s Advent Afternoon Retreat on Sunday, December 14th from 2-4pm. 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 (8 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

January 1st (Thursday) – Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day) (Holy Day of Obligation)

No 6:30AM Confession

7AM, 9AM, & 12PM (noon) Mass

No Evening Mass

 

 

 

 

 


Attention Parishioners

Posted on October 30th, 2025 By

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!

 


Important November Dates – Mark your Calendar – 2026 Mass Intention Book is OPEN

Posted on October 29th, 2025 By

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!

 

 

 

 


December 21st is the 5:00PM Evening Mass with Christmas Caroling to follow at 6:30PM. Each month we will have a 5:00PM evening Mass – check the dates below

Posted on October 29th, 2025 By

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


Safe Environment Training at St. Andrew the Apostle – January 12th, March 5th

Posted on October 20th, 2025 By
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:
  • January 12th 
  • March 5th

This is a great way to update your in-person Safe Environment training!


Fr. Michael will be going on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and France July 9th – 18th, 2026 – Spaces Limited

Posted on August 29th, 2025 By

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

 


St. Andrew the Apostle Sponsor List 2025

Posted on August 20th, 2025 By

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


Youth Ministry (CYO & Jr CYO) Information / 5PM CYO Youth Mass Dates (all parishioners are welcome to attend these 5:00PM Masses – be sure to check the monthly date) / High School Seniors & College Students Newman Connection Information

Posted on July 28th, 2025 By

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

 

 

 


Events Happening Around the City

Posted on July 23rd, 2025 By
 
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 5th – 7th, Annie Kids School Performances, check www.sasno.org,  for more information.

December 7th (Sunday) – Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

11:00AM           Coadjutor Archbishop Checchio will be the celebrant for this Mass, all are welcome to attend 

6:30PM             Evening Mass

December 8th (Monday) – Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

No 6:30AM Confession & 7AM Mass

8:30AM             School Mass (Parishioners are invited, just be mindful of where the school sits)

12:00PM           Mass

6:30PM             Mass

December 17th (Wednesday) – Advent Penance Service (8 Priests Available)

6:30AM/7AM Confession/Mass

6:30PM   Advent Penance Service in Church – (8 Priests Available)

December 18th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 4PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause 

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     Christmas Vigil Mass

January 1st (Thursday) – Solemnity of Mary (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

January 12th, at 6PM – Safe Environment In-Person Training in Church

Thursday, January 15th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 4PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause 

Thursday, February 19th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 4PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause 

Thursday, March 19th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 4PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause 

Thursday, April 16th, Chick-Fil-A in Algiers, 4PM – 7PM, please let them know its for Hogs For a Cause