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St. Andrew the Apostle Friday Flash | February 19, 2021

Friday Flash

February 19, 2021

Reflections as We Begin Lent

“Brothers and sisters: We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us.” (2 Cor 5:20)

We are a couple of days into Lent 2021. Our Scripture readings are packed full of inspiration and reminders of what is important for us to do at this time. St. Paul reminds us that we are all ambassadors of Christ as his followers. What do people learn about Christ through observing us especially when we are asked to give up, take up, give away, pray frequently, mortify, and abstain- all the while being cheerful Christians?

Have you ever heard the expression; faith is caught more than taught? I believe this is what St. Paul is getting at in calling us ambassadors. Our hopeful, happy witness does good for us personally and for those observing us. Christ needs his followers to be faith-filled examples of His love, by loving those unlovable. By feeding those who are hungry in their body or mind, we are Christ reaching into that void and providing nourishment both natural and supernatural. When we dedicate more time for prayer, we become more like our Maker, and we are quicker to recognize and resist the temptations the world has to offer.

Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of the proper ways to fast, by living out the beatitudes. As ambassadors of Christ, it is our duty and responsibility to help one another by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and so on. Through the Prophet Isaiah, God reminds us that when we do these things, He will hear us when we call out to Him.

Fr. Bouyer, a French priest who passed away in 2004, said it so clearly, “Asceticism in all its forms has therefore no other purpose but that of leading us to abandon ourselves in everything through faith to the love of God...” It all comes back to relationship and love. If we say we love God, we must desire to do everything in our power to please him. That begins in loving one another and following the commandments.

One way to stretch out and love this Lent is to pray with us during our 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up this weekend in the courtyard. Journey Toward Holiness has also begun but it is never too late to sign up and participate.www.stndrw.cc/jth

We have everything you need to know at your fingertips, by just scrolling below. See all the wonderful ways we at St. Andrew are keeping our parishioners connected and striving toward holiness.

- Barb Lishko

Coordinator of Marriage Prep and Enrichment

Weekly Letter | February 19, 2021

2021 CDA: Let Your Light Shine

Make your donation to the CDA today by clicking HERE or on the banner above!

Baby Bottle Drive

Please Return Bottles by this weekend

Inside the Narthex

Sunday, February 21

After the 7:00am and 10:00am Masses

Donations Accepted

Reserve the number of breakfast meals you'd like to pick up by Friday, February 19, then on Sunday, February 21, drive up or walk by the Northside of Hennessey Hall between 8:00am and 11:30am to pick up your breakfast! Reservations are “Not Required” but will help with the amount of food to prepare.

Reserve your Breakfast HERE

Safe Haven Sunday

Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children

January 21, 2021 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Inside the Church

The family home is to be a safe haven. But the inappropriate use of technology in the home deprives it of this role, and is the greatest threat to the sanctity of marriages and families today. Pornography and other online threats are often one click away, and parents can feel overwhelmed with not knowing how to best protect their children in our fast-paced digital world.

We hope to see you THIS SUNDAY, as we provide access to practical resources that any caring adult can use to protect themselves and our young people from online risks. Open to all adults, teens, and middle schoolers.

40 Days For Life Spring Campaign going on now!

Please click HERE or the banner above to sign up to fill a slot to pray outside of the Planned Parenthood center in Tempe.

You can also stop by the Respect Life table THIS weekend in the Courtyard to sign up.

Thursday, February 25

7:00pm

Room A

Lenten Stations of the Cross Schedule

Fridays During Lent

7:00pm

February 19 | 7:00pm | Inside Church | Lead by Knights of Columbus

February 26 | 7:00pm | Inside Church | Lead by Children’s RE

March 5 | 7:00pm | Drive-Thru | Guided Mediation

March 12 | 7:00pm | Drive-Thru | Guided Mediation

March 19 | 7:00pm | Inside Church | Lead by Marian Missionaries

March 26 | 7:00pm | Inside Church | Lead by Respect Life

Good Friday | April 2| 2:00pm | InsideChurch | Self-Guided

Fridays During Lent

St. Andrew Courtyard - Drive-Thru and Pickup Only

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Donations Accepted

Click HERE or on the banner above for more info and to register the number of dinners you wish to pickup

Reservations are not required but will help with the amount of food to prepare!

Lenten Mission with Jesse Romero

March 21 at 3:30pm "Know your Enemy"

March 22 at 6:30pm "The Power of Prayer"

March 23 at 6:30pm "How to get to Heaven (Living in a State of Grace)"

These events will take place inside the Church and be live streamed.

2020 Contributions were sent out January 7, 2021

If you are requesting a copy, please email finance@standrewchandler.com and your statement will be scanned to your provided email.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

Public Masses are now offered with limited capacity and strict social distancing protocols

Monday - Saturday | 8:30am

Wednesday | 6:30pm

Saturday | 5:00pm

Sunday | 7:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm

Daily Mass on Tuesday and Thursday, as well as Sunday Masses at 10:00am and 2:00pm are also streamed on Facebook

We are in great need of your continued support. Please consider making a gift to support continued ministry at Saint Andrew the Apostle. Please visit Faith Direct: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ973 or click the banner above.

Thank you for your Generosity!