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St. Andrew the Apostle Friday Flash | March 19th, 2021

Friday Flash

March 19, 2021

We Are Made for More

Last week I shared with you about spiritual consumerism and the necessity to learn to be receptive to all God wishes to pour out on you. I would like to finish my time writing for Fr. Robert with a few thoughts as we develop this idea of our desire to grasp and provide for ourselves, rather than to receive. Fr. Toups writes, “Because we believe the lie that a life consumed in God means “less” rather than more, we are tempted to believe that we are giving up more than we are receiving.”

This is the age-old falsehood proposed to Adam and Eve by the devil. The deceiver wanted them to think that God was withholding something good from them, that he did not want what was best for them.” We have inherited that belief ourselves; we tend to distrust God’s goodness and plan for our life. We withhold ourselves from completely letting God consume us. We grasp at what we think we want rather than waiting to receive what God wants to provide.

Remember, “Temptation is never about what is presented, it is only a lure to achieve its ultimate end. It purposefully hides the negative effects of sin and presents instead something that appears pleasing. Temptation never presents the whole story”

What are the temptations in your own life regarding your willingness to entrust your life completely to God? What lies have you let mislead you to total trust and surrender? What must you do this Lent to renew your commitment, love, and trust in God and receive all that He wants to pour upon you?

Stations will be lead on Friday at 7pm by our Marian Missionaries.

We are so blessed to be able to host Jesse Romero as our Lenten speaker. Jesse is on-fire, passionate and engaging. Make a commitment to come all three days to the Lenten Mission. Sunday, 3/21 at 3:30pm, Know Your Enemy, Monday at 6:30pm, The Power of Prayer and Tuesday at 6:30pm, How to Get to Heaven. Question and answer sessions will be available after each session as well as some of Jesse’s books and Cd’s. We hope to see you and the family there. It will also be live-streamed.

Be a saint, seek to live in God’s loving providence. I am grateful to Fr Robert for entrusting this important opportunity to communicate with you. It’s been an honor and privilege to spend this time with you in print. See you in the pew!

- Barb Lishko

Coordinator of Marriage Prep and Enrichment

Weekly Letter | March 19th, 2021

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Lenten Stations of the Cross Schedule

Fridays During Lent

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

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

Good Friday April 2 | 9:00am - 7:00pm| Inside Church and courtyard | Self-Guided Meditation

(with the exception during the Liturgy at 12:00pm)

The link for the guided meditations can be found HERE.

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.

Easter Flower Memorial donations

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deadline is THIS Sunday, March 21

THIS Sunday, March 21

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

Donations Accepted

Click the banner to reserve the number of breakfast meals you'd like to pick up by Friday, March 19, then on Sunday, March 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.

Blood Drive

THIS Sunday, March 21 at 8:00am - 2:00pm

Hennessey Hall

To sign up go to https://www.redcrossblood.org

keyword: saintandrew

Thursday April 1 | 8:30am Mass, NO confessions | Holy Thursday Liturgy at 7pm

Good Friday April 2 | NO 8:30am Mass or confessions | Good Friday Liturgy at 12pm

Saturday April 3 | NO 8:30am Mass or confessions | Blessing of the Easter Foods at 10am in courtyard

Masses will be in the church and live-streamed

Saturday April 3 | Easter Vigil at 7pm

Sunday April 4 | Easter Mass at 7am, 9am, 11am

Masses will be inside the church and live-streamed

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!

The Catholic Community Foundation is hosting a virtual Lenten Retreat on March 30 and 31 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Each session will be led by guest speakers, Fr. Roch Mary and Fr. Anthony, of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal! This 2-day event is completely free and is designed to enhance your relationship with the Lord.

This event is not through the parish, but a great opportunity for personal spiritual growth.

More information can be found HERE or on the banner above

Bereavement Support Meeting

Thursday, March 25 at 7:00pm in Room A

40 Days for Life Spring Campaign ends next weekend!

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

Click HERE or on the banner for more information.

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

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Thank you for your Generosity!