Almighty God,
We come to you with a heavy heart for Houston and all those communities affected by this storm. 
We humbly submit to your will and ask for you to be a beacon of hope among the wreckage.
Grant safety to the men, women, and children navigating the dangerous flood waters. 
Grant strength to those providing shelter and aid for their communities. 
Grant unshakable peace and rid this storm's victims of the spirit of fear. 
Show us all how to respond to the needs of those who are struggling, that we may serve you well through your son Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Have you ever visited the school lunchroom or looked around at dismissal and thought, "I don't know how these teachers and staff do it!" They are a true Godsend and praying for them is one of the simplest ways to fortify them in their work. 

Sign up to be a parent-teacher/staff prayer partner and they will also be praying for you! Many more prayer enthusiasts are needed for this special ministry and parents (moms and dads), grandparents and friends are strongly encouraged to volunteer. 

Who doesn't need a few extra prayers? Plus it only takes a minute of your day. We will partner you with a member of the school team, provide a prayer card as a visual reminder and send occasional tips for new ways to pray and deepen your faith. 

I f you are called to volunteer, please email Monica Swaim. 

 

What is North Texas Giving Day (NTGD)?

North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas' annual 18-hour online giving extravaganza for North Texas nonprofits that is powered by creative nonprofits, social media activism, area wide collaboration, and of course you!  North Texas Giving Day's goal is to help build awareness and support for nonprofits in the North Texas region. 

When is NTGD?

North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, September 14th from 6:00am - Midnight. 

New This Year

Donors can schedule their gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 7 at 8:00am and goes through September 13 at midnight! 

Did a donor forget to schedule their gift? No worries! Donors can always give on September 14th from 6am - midnight! 

Donations to the Annual Fund can be made on NTGD.

Saint Andrew's Annual Fund will be part of this day of giving again this year.  If you give any donation to SAS on this day on NorthTexasGivingDay.org your gift will be multiplied and SAS will be eligible for many prizes.  Please mark your calendar now. 

Just a gentle reminder NTXGIVING DAY will not allow any non-profit to give anything free for any donation on that site.  So our Annual Fund leadership level of $2000 or above can not be credited that day.  So if you are giving at that level please only give a small amount on NTXGIVING DAY and then give the rest through SAS by cash, check, or credit card.  THANK YOU.

September 11th has been designated as Patriot Day - National Day of Service and Remembrance. 

The Parish would like to include the names of all Active Duty Military and First Responders on a display in the church. Prayers will be offered for these individuals the weekend of September 11th.

Please click here and fill in the following information:

       * Name of Active Duty Military or First Responder

       * Branch or type of service

You will be handing out popsicles to the students whose families bought drawing tickets. Come out and get involved! We appreciate any time you can give! Please email or call us with your name and number. 

It's never too early to start learning about YOUR Catholic High School!! 

 

Saint Andrew Advisory Council presents Nolan 101.

All are invited to hear an overview of what to expect in high school and what Nolan has to offer!  Administration, faculty and students will join us to share about the Nolan experience.

 

Monday, September 18, 2017

6:30PM-7:30PM

Saint Andrew Catholic Church Parish Hall

 

We hope you will join us to learn more about Nolan Catholic!  For more information, please contact Mindy Battenfield at  [email protected] or Barbara Clark at [email protected].

**Babysitting will be available. Please reserve by September 15, with  [email protected].

The Spiritual Life Committee at Saint Andrew Catholic School offers two blessed statues to its families:  A statue of Rosa Mystica and an Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue. Each week (from Wednesday afternoon to the following Wednesday morning) two families will have the opportunity to take these statues home and use them as a source of inspiration, prayer and reflection. The tote bag containing the statue will also have suggested prayers. This special tradition will hopefully be one full of meaning and faith for each of you. Click here to sign up.    Email Karen Schroder, SAS parent for questions.

Last year we had 50+ men attend a scripture study on Tuesdays or Saturdays for  The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation  study from Ascension Press.  This year join us as we walk through the gospel of Matthew with the  Matthew:  The King and His Kingdom  program (Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm or Saturday mornings at 6:30am) or learn how to pray with Psalms:  The School of Prayer  (Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm).  All groups meet in the Parish Hall.  Contact  Jim Riney  or   Paul Bernardy  with questions or register with the links below. Click on the links below to register.

 

  Tuesday 7:00pm, Matthew - begins September 19th

  Tuesday, 7:00pm, Psalms - begins September 19th

  Saturday, 6:30am, Matthew - begins September 16th

If you are a registered parishioner of Saint Andrew Parish  and your child is in second grade or above and ready to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist the deadline to register for the fall cycle is September 5, 2017.   The completed registration  including an original Baptismal certificate  must be received in the parish office by that date.  The certificate is required even if your child was baptized at Saint Andrew.  

Please check the schedule in the packet you received last summer or on the parish website to be sure you and your child can attend all required dates.  If you have questions you may contact Kathy Lawson in the Pastoral Center.

Please click here for information on an upcoming Diocesan wide Family Youth Event on October 14th from 10:00am - 7:00pm. E mail Michelle Stavens at [email protected] if you are interested in  going.

Registration Packet - Please click HERE to download the registration form for Church Choirs.