Don’t miss Vacation Bible School at St. Andrew! Join in the fun!

June 13 - 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Each child registered will get a t-shirt, fun VBS gear, and a free Kona Ice at our Kickoff on June 12 at 12:30pm, or on the first morning of VBS!

But space is limited - so register now at standrewsaline.org/VBS20

Do you attend the 5:30pm Sunday Mass? Would you be willing to serve as an usher a few months out of the year? We are looking to fill a specific void in our usher schedule and create a team (3+ people) who would usher at the Sunday 5:30pm Masses in February, June & October. Training is provided and it’s a wonderful way to serve. Contact Veronica in the parish office to learn more.
 
If you can usher at other Masses, we could use help on those usher teams, too! Again, contact Sue to learn more.
 

As you may have noticed already, Fr. John and Fr. Jim have been inviting children to bring food donations to the altar during the presentation of the gifts during Mass. This is a practice that was paused during COVID, and we are grateful to be able to resume it finally!
 
“Teach us to give, and to not count the cost.” - St. Ignatius
 

We'll be honoring the high school graduates of 2022 during the 11:30am Mass on Sunday, June 5, followed by a brunch reception in the parish hall.
Graduates are invited to wear their cap & gown for Mass, during which they will receive a special blessing.
See standrewsaline.org/grad for more information.
 
 

After taking 2 years off due to the pandemic, we're very excited to be returning to the Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University this
summer, the weekend of July 8-10!
 
Any teens who were in grades 8-12 in the 2021-2022 school year are eligible to attend. Pre-registration to reserve your spot is open now! Go to standrewsaline.org/youth
for more info.
 
 

Calling all who love and adore Jesus! 

Please RSVP at standrewsaline.org/corpuschristi for the celebration feast!
 
The Feast of Corpus Christi this year happens on the weekend of June 18-19. Corpus Christi (which means “Body of Christ”) is the feast in which we thank Jesus for leaving us this amazing gift of His Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist.
 
We will be having a special celebration on Saturday, June 18, at the 5:30pm Mass. After Mass concludes, there will be a Eucharistic procession around the front of the church with Jesus under our beautiful new canopy. Then we feast!
 
Join us for Mass, then an outdoor BBQ feast to share in our fellowship with Christ, who is the
center of our faith and, through the Eucharist, makes us one in his Body. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the dinner!
 

Please join us in praying a Novena for Deacon Tyler Arens and Deacon Peter Ludwig
as they prepare to be ordained to the priesthood, and Corey Bilodeau and Seamus Kettner as they prepare to be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
 
Beginning Thursday, June 2 and concluding on Friday, June 10, let us all pray an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be each day for the following intentions:
 
Day 1: In thanksgiving for our Baptism and sharing in the mission of Christ.
Day 2: For the grace to discern how God is calling us to know, love and serve Him.
Day 3: For the grace to accept our calling generously.
Day 4: For those currently living a generous single life for the Lord.
Day 5: For the protection of our vocations from every diabolical attack.
Day 6: For the gift of holy marriages and families, the well-spring of vocations.
Day 7: For an abundance of ordained clergy to bring us the Sacraments.
Day 8: For the gift of religious sisters and brothers to serve the Church.
Day 9: For all in consecrated life (including third orders) who pray for us.
 
Let us pray: Here us, we beseech you, Lord our God, and pour out on these your
servants the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that these men, who are to be
consecrated to your service, may be surrounded by your rich and unfailing grace.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!    

HELP! There is a critical need for funeral luncheon coordinators! Many hands make light work for all - would you be willing to help us out? Please call Rosemary Blackman
at 734-429-2372 to learn more or to volunteer.
 
Right now, we are still not able to accept food contributions or meals for funerals, but as soon as we are able, we will reach out!

We are putting together a team to assist with weddings being held at St. Andrew.

We are seeking to train individuals who can extend the loving care of the parish on this important day in a variety of ways: walking families through the wedding rehearsal and supporting them on the day of the wedding, preparing the altar (sacristan), serving as extraordinary minister of the Eucharist if necessary, and setting up the AV system to record or livestream the wedding. About 10 weddings happen per year at St. Andrew.

A small stipend is offered. 
Please contact Dominic Bruno in the office if you are interested!
 

Never worry about money again with Financial Peace University! It’s the proven plan to help you master budgeting, beat debt, and live the life of your dreams. Through nine lessons rooted in biblical wisdom, you’ll learn from Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. Visit stjosephypsilanti.com
to sign up and learn more. Classes start June 8 from 6:30-8:00pm, and meet every Wednesday for
nine weeks at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ypsilanti. Childcare and light refreshments are provided.
 

Would you offer a neighbor a ride to Mass or help them with a Spring chore?
 
Helping Hands is a new St. Andrew Parish ministry to connect parish members in need of
simple assistance with fellow parishioners who are willing to provide a helping hand. 
 
Please note: we will do our very best to match parish members with a parishioner to fulfill the service need, but we cannot guarantee a response to all requests.
 
Fr. John invites each one of us to find ways to be Jesus to others. Here’s a great opportunity!
 
St Andrew is collecting a list of parish volunteers who would be willing to Help a Neighbor. Once you sign up, you will be contacted by St. Andrew Helping Hands to finish the registration. When a request for help is received, you will be contacted AND if you’re available your part is to Help Your Neighbor. 
 
Volunteer Sign Up is Easy!  Visit standrewsaline.org/HelpingHands