Join us for an in-person Open House Information Night at St. Andrew in Saline, on Thursday, July 23rd from 7-8 pm. Event will be held in the large, well ventilated Parish Hall and social distancing and mask wearing will be practiced. Start a journey through the entire Bible, guided by expert live teachers with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan’s new classes starting this September at St. Andrew in Saline (Thursdays, 7-9 PM), Queen of the Miraculous Medal in Jackson (Mon Evenings), and online (any day/time). Through donations, CBSM is accessible to all with a 100% of requests for financial aid granted. Not able to attend? Visit cbsmich.org/join for an Info Night recording and register for the course by September 14th. For more information, contact info@cbsmich.org or 586-438-3085.

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Yesterday I had an outpatient surgery to remove some sort of oddly shaped growth in my uterus. The concern was that it was cancerous... Before surgery, I got the sacrament of the anointing of the sick (from Fr. John Linden). [Click to read the full story]

In light of the parish office being shut down for the last few months, we have several Mass Intention dates that need to be filled throughout the upcoming summer months. Please go online to the sign-up genius link and sign up for a day that is available: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D44A5AA2EA5FA7-standrew. Please note the intention (in memory of or for the intentions of), along with whom is requesting the intention (i.e. by the Smith Family, Joe and Jane Smith, etc.). The standard Mass Stipend per Mass is $10, and can be paid on the website under online giving: https://standrewsaline.org/mass-intentions. Or, a check can be mailed to the St. Andrew parish office – please note in the memo line “Mass Intention” and the date of the requested Mass. Or, please contact Kathleen at the parish office to see which Masses are available: 734-429-6123 or via email @ office@standrewsaline.org. Thank You Very Much!

Join us for a May Crowning Liturgy and celebration honoring our Spiritual Mother, Mary. Thanks to Maggie Watson (Mary) and Joseph and Matthew Watson (Angel Gabriel), Father John Linden (Presider), Mary Watson (Crowned Mary), Adam LaVasseur and Megan Zandarski (Music), Julie Jakimcius and Janet Cook (Readers), Sue Kalinowski (Photographer) and Deacon Doug Cummings (Videographer) for making this all happen.

A Prayer to the Holy Spirit for Universal Renewal...provided by Fr. John Linden.

In light of Sunday Mass limitations/cancellations, we have received some requests on how to make their weekly contributions to St. Andrew. We currently have the online-giving link through our website: https://standrewsaline.org/online-giving. Weekly envelopes can also be mailed to the office: 910 Austin Drive, Saline, MI 48176. Any pledges for DSA 2020 can also be mailed - or, the Diocese has a specific online link as well: https://donate.dioceseoflansing.org/20dsa/dsa-2020-donations. We thank so very much for your continued support through these challenging times. Please know that we are praying for your health and well-being.

Please open this newsletter title to read the latest letter from Fr. John LInden regarding our adjustments and responses to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). God Bless you & yours, Your St. Andrew Parish Staff

Two road projects that may effect parishioners and loved ones in Washtenaw County. ~ ~ AA/Saline at Wagner intersection, will close with noted detour starting March 23rd to second week of May. ~ ~ Carpenter Rd, Ellsworth to Packard will start May 1st only two lanes of traffic from May 1st to Labor Day.

St Andrew family, Our beloved Dcn. Paul went home to the Lord last night, November 7. Keep him & his family in your prayers. Details about the funeral are found within this news article. May God grant his consolation to all of us in our great loss. Father John

Online giving is here. So many parishioners have asked for this feature. It is now available via the navigation bar at the top of the home page. Please contact the office with questions.

Are you or a loved one home bound? If so, we would be honored to bring communion to you, or to come pray with you in your home. Please open this article to learn more. ~ Deacon Doug (734) 429-7849

St. Andrew Catholic Church participates in the Protecting God's Children ministry. Please contact the Diocese of Lansing for more information on this essential ministry. The attached article contains their website and contact information. If you or someone you know has been harmed by someone representing the Church, call the police. In addition, you may also report through the law enforcement toll-free reporting hotline: 844-324-3374.

Coming to St. Andrew this Fall! Your help is needed to make this happen. Read this article to volunteer. Go to: https://standrewsaline.org/cgs

The world awaits your "Yes!" That's a "yes" to living out your unique gifts. Every baptized person has been given at least one charism- a gift of the Holy Spirit- through which God wants to pour out his love on the world. We want to help you identify your charisms, that you might be experience the joy of cooperating with God and transforming the world about you. Click for more details.

The Green Team, along with Fr. Jim McDougall, have been moving along nicely regarding our exploration of Solar Panels for St. Andrew Church. Watch the bulletin for upcoming articles regarding come and see events. Are you passionate about Green Energy? We would love to speak with you about investing in this Laudato Si project. Click on this article to read more about Investing in Solar Panels for St. Andrew Church.

June 24, 2019 — June 28, 2019 (Mon--Fri) * 09:00 am — 12:00 pm (EDT) * 910 Austin Dr, Saline, MI 48176 (734) 429-5210

Ladies, you are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 26th for breakfast and a preview of Walking With Purpose, our women's fellowship and Bible study group. Bring a friend and join our new Pastor, Fr. John, on Wednesday, June 26th from 9:15 - 11:45 in the Knights Room.

We will be offering a Christian Yoga class here on Monday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM. Cindy Kumpelis, parishioner and WWP member, is a certified Yoga instructor and will be offering this class. The class is a beginner to intermediate yoga flow with a Catholic spiritual component for meditation, relaxation and exercise.