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3450 West Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 480-899-1990 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.standrewchandler.comPastor
Fr. Robert Seraph Aliunzi, AJParochial Vicars
Fr. Teilo M Lwande, AJFr. Edward S. Urassa, AJ
DeaconsDon Crawford Ernie Garcia Paul Hursh
Mark Lishko
Parish Office Hours Sunday, 8:30am-12:30pmMonday-Thursday,9:00am-5:00pmClosed for lunch,12:00-1:00pmClosed Friday & Saturday
Parish Gift Shop HoursMonday -Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pmSaturday, 4:30pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-6:30pmSunday, 8:15am-12:30pm & 4:30pm-5:00pmAdditional hours-when RE is in SessionTuesday, 4:00pm-7:30pm & Wednesday, 4:00-5:30pm
Liturgy and Worship ScheduleDaily Rosary
Monday-Saturday, 8:00am
Daily MassesMonday-Saturday, 8:30am
Wednesday Call to PrayerAdoration: 9:15am-6:00pm
Benediction, 6:00pmEvening Mass, 7:00pm
ReconciliationWednesday, 5:30pm-6:45pmFriday, 9:00am-10:00am-(no confessions on 1st Fridays)Saturday, 3:30pm-4:45pm
Weekend MassesSaturday, 5:00pmSunday, 7:30am (No Music), 9:00am, 11:00am,5:00pm (Life Teen Mass)
We are a Roman Catholic community committed to the mission of Jesus Christ; dedicated to the formation of disciples, who use their gifts to fulfill His mission.
April 8, 2018
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3April 8, 2018 ~ Sunday of Divine Mercy
WE HAVE JUST CELEBRATED THE EASTER FESTIVITIES, NOW WHAT?
Like everywhere else in the Catholic Church, I believe Easter was a great celebration here at our own St. Andrew the Apostle Parish for all of us. I have received a lot of positive feedback from many of you confirming this. On a purely human level and as your pastor, I was edified to see our scheduled Masses all well attended and even overflowing both in the Church and in the tent. As I made the remark at one of the Masses, I desire to see our Church always packed to capacity at all times not just so as to feel good, but because what we come to celebrate is an event of great magnitude – the Love of our God manifested visibly in our Lord Jesus Christ born a human being like us, suffered, died, was buried and rose from the dead! It is His resurrection which we are celebrating during this season and which gives all of us hope even in suffering and death that the end result will be eternal life for us if we believe and remain faithful to Him. Because, He is truly raised, all of us must have a reason to look forward to our own joyful and glorious resurrection in eternity.
It is the recognition of the eternal nature of what we celebrate each time we come to Holy Mass which should always attract us over and above the mundane attractions we are drawn to constantly. This is, because it is here that we encounter the risen Lord; body, soul, and divinity. This is what we have just successfully celebrated at the Easter Festivities; now what? Now is the time to keep the fire of the Lord’s resurrection burning in our own hearts and in our great parish, and also invite our friends and loved ones to join in this eternal celebration just as you probably did on Easter. Let us always keep in mind that the Lord keeps on manifesting His unfathomable love and mercy for us at all times- even at our own time.
This weekend for instance, we celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday as such a manifestation of God’s love for us. The message of Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us - all of us - without exception. And, He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. This is what we should all take advantage of, especially during this extraordinary year of mercy.
The message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy that we celebrate today is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God’s mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread. In summary, the message asks us to: •Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world. •Be Merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us including especially those we find difficult to forgive. •Completely Trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent on our trust and confidence in His son.
I therefore, ask all of you to spend some time to learn more about the mercy of our God, learn to trust in Jesus, and live your life and be merciful to others, as Christ is merciful to you. This is how we can continue to celebrate the joy of the resurrection of our Lord and His mercy in a more practical and meaningful way.
In Christ,
Fr. Robert
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LiturgyWeekly Reflection on the Readings
April 8, 2018Divine Mercy Sunday
Call to Prayer: We begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.First Reading: Acts 4:32-35Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6Gospel: John 20:19-31On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet for Peace
Wednesdays @ 10:00 amSaturdays @ 7:50 am
Weekly Mass IntentionsMonday, April 9
8:30am † Ramon GonzalesTuesday, April 10
8:30am † Bette TimpaniWednesday, April 11
8:30am † Dolly Echeverria7:00pm † Karen Cardinal
& Marma BustilosThursday, April 12
8:30am † Mary KellyFriday, April 13
8:30am Abigail Lagarde
Weekend Mass Intentions Saturday, April 14
8:30am † Ann Cherian5:00pm † Esperenza Landa
Sunday, April 157:30am †Luis & Josefina Acosta9:00am † Teresa Pham Vivian
11:00am St. Andrew Parishioners 5:00pm † Stanley Zombeck
Faith Sharing: = Take a moment to reflect on Jesus and His presence in your life. = Pray together, aloud, the Our Father.
Weekday ReadingsMonday, April 9... Is 7:10-14, 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38Tuesday, April 10...Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7B-15Wednesday, April 11... Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21Thursday, April 12...Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36Friday, April 13...Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15Saturday, April 14...Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21Sunday, April 15...Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5A/Lk 24:35-48
Families are encouraged to take the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima home and to pray the rosary as a
family during the week. One day during the week, one of our priests or deacons will come to your house to pray the rosary with your
family. There is a sign-up book in the Narthex. We pray your family will participate.
Our Lady of Fatima Procession April 13, 2018 at 7:00pm
Bring a flameless candle for the procession.Events follow.
Catholic Sunday Masses for the Homebound• Sunday at 9:00 am on KAZT (AZTV 7, Cable 13)• EWTN: Weekdays at 6:00am, 10:00am, 6:00pm, 10:00pm• DISH Channel 261 and DIRECTV Channel 370. • Daily/Sunday Mass: Live at www.catholictvmass.com
“Behold, for you I have established a throne of mercy on earth — the tabernacle — and from this throne I desire to enter into your heart. I am not surrounded by a retinue of guards. You can come to me at any moment, at any time; I want to speak to you and I
desire to grant you grace.” Jesus speaking to St. Faustina
Come Join us in AdorationEvery Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm
Please, sign up for your Special Hour with JesusAdoration
available in the Narthex or at standrewchandler.com
Adoration
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Adult Ministries & EventsQuestions about Annulments? Do I need an annulment? Does my spouse need an annulment?Sr. Bridget Chapman, MM, Nullity Minister and Advocate has been a nullity minister and advocate for many years at St. Andrew the Apostle.• A divorced Catholic married outside of the Catholic
Church and would like to remarry.• A divorced Catholic who was married in the Catholic
Church and would like to remarry.• A divorced non-Catholic who is now civilly married to a
Catholic.• A divorced non-Catholic who would like to marry a
Catholic in the Catholic Church.Sr. Bridget will explain the process and assist you throughout the process. Call Davida x130 to schedule an appointment.
Marrying in the Catholic Church...We welcome you into the process, as we work together in preparing you for a beautiful, joyful life together. Call Barb x 142 or [email protected]
Every 3rd Monday of the Month
Monday April 16 at 7:00 pm featuring one of our very own, Barb Lishko speaking on,
Turning the Unexpected into BlessingsHennessy Hall
Women’s Group
Bible Study with Fr. TeiloThursdays, @ 6:45pm
Adult Ed. Ctr.ACTS
April 8, 2018 ~ Sunday of Divine Mercy
Wedding Anniversary coming up? Email your names, wedding date and years celebrating
to [email protected] Please, submit dates by April 17, 2018
to be included in the April 29, 2018 Bulletin
Divine Mercy Cenacle 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00pm in Room B The group explores the Divine Mercy Message
through study of St. Faustina’s Diary, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Scripture and Prayer.
All are invited.
Our Lady of Fatima (Part 33) The Angel of Peace appeared in 1916 to the three Fatima children, a year prior to Our Lady appearing. The first thing he did was to teach them this prayer: My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You! And I ask pardon for all those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You. What the Angel of Peace essentially taught them, and us, is the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love---the paramount virtues to living our lives well on earth, so that we can be with God in Heaven. But the angel added something to the three theological virtues---adoration of God. By adding this element, he is teaching us the proper disposition toward God. We are called, first and foremost, to adore Him---because if we don’t spend time in prayer and adoration of God, it’s difficult to grow in the virtues of faith, hope and love. Certainly the children, and most Catholics at the time of the Fatima apparitions, would have practiced Eucharistic Adoration as a way of honoring the Lord. But 100 years later, we have nearly lost this sense of adoring God. In fact, many Catholics today may not even know about Eucharistic Adoration---though this practice has made something of a comeback in the last two decades. Other than the moment of reception of Holy Communion itself, there is no other time or place where we are closer to God than Eucharistic Adoration. It is there where He most powerfully and most clearly speaks to our hearts. If you are unsure about a life decision, such as a vocation or career choice, struggling with your marriage or with one of your children, go to Adoration. We need periods of silence with the Lord. If we don’t have silence in our lives, before God, how do we know what He wants to say to us? How will we know His will for our lives? And if we don’t know God’s will for our lives, how will we do His will? This message from the Angel of Peace is a good reminder to us as we consider these heavenly visits at Fatima. It’s a reminder that we need to spend time in silence before God, preferably in Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, so that we can grow in the virtues that are necessary to live according to His will for each of our lives.After each time the Angel of Peace and Our Lady appeared to the three children, the children would spend many hours in Adoration……especially Francisco. He wanted to spend time with the “hidden Jesus” in the Blessed Sacrament, consoling Him for all the sins committed against His Sacred Heart. In fact, we read in Lucia’s diary that Francisco would even skip school so that he could spend all day in Adoration. Let’s take a cue from Francisco and adore the Lord. Let’s learn from his contemplative nature by turning away from the noise and busyness of our lives, and turning instead toward God. (an excerpt from the Book: Fatima a Pilgrimage with Mary by Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, page 23)Reflection: Is Adoration a part of my spiritual life? If so, how is my life enriched? If not, will I consider giving some time each week to sit with the Lord?
St. Andrew the Apostle Adult Singles MinistryCatholic singles 27 years & older
To receive our monthly calendar send us your name, email, & phone number to:
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)There are openings for ushers for all our masses. Information: [email protected]
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Youth/Young Adult Ministries & Events
Catechesis of the Good ShepherdApril 3, 4, 5, 8...SessionsApril 10, 11, 12, 15...SessionsApril 17, 18, 19, 22...SessionsApril 24, 25, 26, 29...SessionsMay 1, 2, 3, 6...Sessions
Elementary RE/BlitzApril 10, 11...SessionsApril 17, 18...SessionsApril 24, 25...Sessions
Edge and Life TeenApril 8...SessionsApril 15...SessionsApril 22...SessionsApril 29...Session
Cafe.comJoin Us!
Calendars
Teens need Volunteer Service Hours? Volunteer with Elementary & Blitz on Tuesdays @ 4:00pm-5:15,
6:00pm-7:15pm or Wednesdays @ 4:00pm-5:15pm
St. Joseph’s Youth Camp, Inc. at Mormon Lake, just outside of FlagstaffFounded by the Arizona Knights of Columbus in 1948. Save Your Camper a Spot in Our 2018 Summer Program! 6 days 6 nights, Cabin Lodging, Food, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Hiking, Archery, Telescope and campfire nights, T-shirt, DVD of the week and so much more! Ages 15-17 can register for Counselor Candidate Training and have an opportunity to earn Community Service Hours. Includes CPR and Safe Environment Training. Go to: www.SJYCAZ.com to see our 2018 Summer Schedule, and Register Now !Contact info: [email protected] or call: 480-449-0848
Each year the Knights of Columbus sponsor St. Joseph Youth Camp Rooted in “Tradition and Values” and voted “Best Camp” in Arizona again this past year. Each year, we sponsor youngster to attend camp. Limited financial assistance is available.
Our Council will be collecting applications. Please fill out the information needed and return it to the Parish Office.
Please, include the Youth’s Name, age, Parents’ Name, & Contact Information and one of our council members will contact you.
Address your envelope to: Knights of Columbus - Council # 9482.
Sound Techs and Projectionists
neededPlease contact Carol F:
VBS “I Belong”June 11-14
9:00am - 12:00pm$50 per child
2 Lead Volunteers Needed!with Many Volunteers Needed for crafts, games, music, catechetical and MORE!
Contact: Fr. Teilo [email protected] or
Elaine @ [email protected]
Save
the Dates!
A free subscription to Formed.org, with unlimited access to the Catholic eBooks, talks, programs and videos.
Click the link on the St. Andrew the Apostle Website.
You will be able to setup your user name and password.
Join us for a Divine Mercy Group Retreat!33 Days to Merciful Love
6-week parish retreat includes book, guidebook, group discussion and DVD by Fr. Michael Gailey, MIC.
Mondays: April 9-May14 7:00pm-9:00pm Rm.AECTuesdays: April 10-May 15 9:30am-11:30am Rm. AEC
Register by April 2 and Registration fee: $35 for materials. (There is no cost for those who already have materials.)
Forms available in the Narthex and Parish OfficeConsecration to Divine Mercy on Thursday, May 17
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Adult Ministries/Parish Information/Events
April 8, 2018 ~ Sunday of Divine Mercy
Prayer shawls are free and available in the Parish Office to those who are ill, homebound or in need of comfort.
Sophia SewersStitchers are needed to craft cards and work on projects for local
charities. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Next meeting date is April 18, 2018
9:00am to 12:00 Noon in the Adult Ed. Ctr. For info: Cathy or Linda:
Seasons of Hope – Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and in need of friends in Christ to share your journey of sorrow with? We invite you to join our Seasons of Hope Bereavement Support Group. Any parishioner who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and to bring a guest. For Information: email to [email protected].
Knights of Columbus Raul Navarrete Council # 9482
Pancake Breakfast on April 15, 2018
Brighten someone's day. Give them encouragement and hope. Email: [email protected]
requesting a card, the type of card (i.e., sympathy, difficult time, homebound, ill or having surgery)
and the person's name and address. We will make a card and send it to them.
The Saturday Music Ministry is looking to add singers for all vocal parts,
especially Alto, Tenor and Bass. The ability to read music is a plus!!
If you enjoy singing and are willing to sing a vocal part then please contact Anjanette: [email protected].
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry could use your help by making hand-made, knitted or crocheted prayer shawls for children, women and men. These shawls are made available to parishioners who are suffering from an illness or physical disability, have undergone a medical procedure, or are experiencing difficulties with life’s trials and tribulations. Please place your donated prayer shawls in a bag marked for “Prayer Shawl Ministry” along with your contact information. You may leave them at the Parish Office, or at the Caring Ministries Office. Contact: Prayer Shawl Ministry at [email protected].
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
Interested in this ministry?Please contact our ministry co-chairs at [email protected] for more information and details for training requirements.
Parish men to strengthen YOUR Catholic faith…Men In Ministry invitation:
One hour weekly Catholic topic, reflection and fellowshipWednesday 6:30am - 7:30am in the Adult Ed. Ctr.
Refreshments: rolls & coffee
Help WantedPart-time Afternoon Front Office Receptionist
Duties include answering multi-line phone, greeting and assisting visitors to the parish, providing assistance to the
Pastor and Parochial Vicars and staff as needed. This position will work approximately 16 hours weekly. If interested please
contact Florence Slattery at [email protected].
St. Andrew the Apostle’s Good Samaritans Thank you for your food Donations and Continued Support
canned chilitomato paste
Happily Ever AfterFor all Newlyweds in their 20-30s
Save the DateSunday, April 15 at 11:00am at Top Golf
Information:[email protected]
St. Andrew the Apostle is now a member of "CARITAS", the new valley wide Catholic Coalition. We have the following build dates for 2018: April 28, May 19, June 2. At: 1937 E .Don Carlos Ave Tempe, 85281. If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to [email protected].
Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy Group Meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the monthAn apostolic Ministry to spread the message of Divine Mercy and Marian Consecration.
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Respect Life Ministry/Parish Information/Events
Ministry Contacts & Parish Phone: 480-899-1990
Respect Life MinistryFor information contact:
[email protected] value of one human soul transcends
the value of the material universe.
Adult Formation/Spirituality/RCIA: Bill Marcotte x110Annulments: Sr. Bridget Chapman, appts: Davida Graham x130Bulletin Editor: Elaine McElroy x168Communications/Webmaster: Robert Corwin x102Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Fr. Teilo Lwande, AJ x109Caring Ministries: Florence Slattery x135Religious Education (K-5) & EDGE (Middle School): Fr. Teilo Lwande, AJ x109Funeral Ministry: Pat Kosis x158Gift Shop: Michelle Gonzales x138Infant Baptisms (Age 6 & under): Fr. Teilo Lwande, AJ x109 or Elaine McElroy x168Life Teen (High School): Robert Corwin x102
Liturgical Ministry: Carol Fuizzotti x144Maintenance: Luis Enriquez x113Marriage Ministry: Barb Lishko x142Missionary Outreach: Fr. Robert Aliunzi, AJMusic Ministry: Anjanette Indelicato x150Nursery: Davida Graham x130Parish Registration: x101Sacrament Preparation for Children (2nd grade-8th grade) : Fr. Teilo Lwande x109Sacrament Preparation for Teens (9th grade-12th grade): Robert Corwin x102VBS: Fr. Teilo Lwande x109Vocations: Barb Lishko x142Young Adult Ministry: Robert Corwin x102
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SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018! Featuring 3 new comedians! Great new location!
For sponsorship info call 602-305-5100!For Tickets: http://www.laugh4hopephx.com/
2 Ways to support St. Andrew the ApostleSign up for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program
St. Andrew the Apostle #58080& if you shop Amazon, use Amazon Smile and designate
St. Andrew the ApostleThanks!
Called to Protect Sessions This class is REQUIRED for all those in ministry.
For upcoming Dates for CtP - SET 1 SessionsPlease, see the Diocesan WebsiteNeed a renewal? For online renewal:
http://www.safeenvironmenttraining.org/index.phpFor other Parishes’ upcoming sessions,
go to the diocesan website: www.safeenvironmenttraining.org/classes.php
We have many ministries here at St. Andrew the Apostle! Check out the
Bulletin and the Website for all the Volunteer Oppoortunities!
“Dessert and a Sweet Talk on Life and the Legislative Process”
Join us on Sunday, April 8 from 6:30pm – 8:00 pm in the Adult Ed. Ctr. for an informative meeting led by Jill Norgaard, who is serving her 4th year in the
Arizona State House in District 18. She is an Engineer in the Aerospace/Defense industry and has a Masters in Business Administration. Ms. Norgaard and her husband, Clark, have been active members and Pro-
Life warriors of Corpus Christi Church for years. She will be talking to us about the legislative process and bills moving through the Senate and House related to
Pro-Life issues. Come with questions and learn how to get involved.
Gift Shop News!Enter for a chance to win a beautiful sterling
silver necklace. Thanks to the generosity of one of our parishoners this necklace valued at $169 can be yours with a simple entry. Nothing to buy, no cost for the ticket. While you are here,
take a look around at sacrament gifts, Easter gifts and most anything!
The drawing will be held on April 8.Book: Primal Loss. Available for a discounted price of $12.95. Divorce is both devastating
to undergo personally but also there is a cost to children and those closest to us. It was never part of God’s plan for marriage. Primal Loss is 100 raw stories of how the now adult children of divorce were touched by the events of the break up of their parents and how that continues to impact their adult lives in countless ways. It is recommended for those who have lived it, those even considering the break up
of their own marriage and all those who have been hurt by divorce.
"You formed my most inner being; you knit me in my mother's
womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me; wonderful are your
works!" Psalm 139:13-14
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