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3450 West Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 480-899-1990 • Email: church@standrewchandler.com • 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 (in new Eucharistic Chapel)

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.

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Parish Events & Information

Bible Study on “Ephesians – Discover your Inheritance” with Fr. TeiloAll are invited to attend an 8-session bible study on St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians.

This letter reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church and shows us the great inheritance that waits us

as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love

for us can transform our daily lives – if we allow it.

Join Fr. Teilo as he facilitates Jeff Cavins – Ephesians –

Discover your Inheritance beginning September 14, on Thursday evenings at

6:30pm in the Adult Ed Center. Cost: $20.00pays for the study guide.

For more information or to register - Call Fr. Teilo x109 or email

frteilo@standrewchandler.com.

Our Lady of Fatima (Part 6)October 13, 1917 was the final apparition at Fatima, and is commonly known as “The Miracle of the Sun.” The prediction of the miracle caused intense speculation throughout Portugal, and tens of thousands of people descended on the Cova despite a lashing rain storm. The children reached the Holm Oak tree around noon and saw the customary flash of light as Our Lady appeared. As always, Lucia asked, “What do you want from me?” Our Lady responded, “I want a chapel to be built here in my honor. I am the Lady of the Rosary. Continue always to pray the Rosary every day. The war is going to end, and the soldiers will soon return to their homes.”Lucia made requests for cures, conversions, and other things. Our Lady replied, “Some yes, but not others. They must amend their lives and ask forgiveness for their sins.” Our Lady then grew very sad and said: “Do not offend the Lord our God anymore, because He is already so much offended.” Then opening her hands, she made them reflect on the sun and as she ascended, the reflection of her own light projected on the sun itself.After she disappeared, as the people were witnessing the great miracle that had been predicted, the children saw the visions predicted in September: Our Lord, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Carmel, and St. Joseph with the child Jesus blessing the world. Reflection: Next to the Liturgical Prayer of the Holy Mass, the Rosary is the most powerful prayer. Is the Rosary part of my daily prayer?

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A Note From Our Pastor

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS SIN?

“The greatest sin today is that men have lost the sense of sin” (Pope Pius XII)

Today we often hear it repeatedly said that there is a diminishing sense of sin in modern times to the extend that to say that we live in troubled times of an unprecedented magnitude might sound as an understatement. But this can be rather puzzling, because looking at the past century the world has witnessed perhaps some of the greatest atrocities of all times: It has witnessed terrible genocides, devastation of cities by nuclear bombs, terrorisms of unprecedented scale, widespread destruction of the environment and the millions of unborn children lost to abortion. Not only that, we have also witnessed rich countries becoming richer and wasting food while millions of others becoming poorer and starving, etc. How is it that we have a diminished sense of sin?

Whereas that is true of the past century, even today we witness the same atrocities and worse, in every part of the world, and we now have the ability to know about them as soon as they happen through social media. These sins of the world are so vast that our own sins seem not only insignificant but also “normal” compared to them. If we have a diminished sense of sin, it is not because we think we are better than before; it is because these sins have become normal. It is necessary therefore, to reflect on this state of affairs, because it is the breeding ground for the extensive evil and sin we are witnessing today.

Whereas it is true that our environment is saturated with grounds that make sinning so normal and easy, the real root cause of sin lies in our diminished sense of God, who is the only true source of our happiness and our seeking this happiness elsewhere. As a result, we sadly fall short of putting God first in our lives thereby leading to the unhappiness we witness today.

In a bid to attain true happiness after expelling God from our lives, from our schools and from our country and from the public square, we create alternatives from sources that have none to provide. We create pleasure in its various forms, we create power, we create a false sense of invincibility which ultimately leave us even more empty and unhappy. This is made worse by the “tyranny” of the social media that relentlessly communicate these forms of idolatry by elevating the hollywoods of this world to sacred cathedrals. It is a result of this, that we can unfortunately answer the question posed in the title of this article: Is there such a thing as sin?…in the affirmative and concur with Pope Pius XII that: The greatest sin today is that men have lost the sense of sin.

Therefore, the only viable solution to this decadent degeneration of our society into further destruction is through the return to God and in recognizing that expelling God from our affairs leads to unhappiness. It is recognizing that ignoring or replacing God with things is not only a futile effort at happiness, but the worst form of idolatry and therefore, sin.

In Christ,

Fr. Robert

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LiturgyWeekly Reflection on the Readings

September 24, 201725th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Call to Prayer: We begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9Second Reading: Philippians 1:20C-24, 27AGospel: Matthew 20:1-16AJesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o’clock,the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’ When those who had started about five o’clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more,but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you.Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet for Peace

Wednesdays @ 10:00 amin Adoration Chapel

Saturdays @ 7:50 amin Church

Blessing of the Sick 1st Fridays after 8:30am Massand on 3rd Wednesdays

after 7:00pm Mass

Weekly Mass IntentionsMonday,September 25

8:30am † Alejandra KarganillaTuesday, September 268:30am Robert Cordero

Wednesday, September 278:30am † Joseph Anthony Tran

7:00pm Lecture MinistryThursday, September 28

8:30am Pete DuranFriday, September 29

8:30am † Anthony Norvor, Jr.

Weekend Mass Intentions Saturday, September 308:30am † Anthony Tran

5:00pm † Mary Lou SuttonSunday, October 1

7:30am † Neal & Mark Howard9:00am St. Andrew Parishioners11:00am † Theresa Pham Tuong

Vivian11:00am † Helen Hennessey

5:00pm † Salvatore Salamaone

Faith Sharing: = Take a moment to reflect on Jesus and His presence in

your life. = Pray together, aloud, the Our Father.

Weekday ReadingsMonday, September 25...Ezra 1:1-6/Luke 8:16-18

Tuesday, September 26...Ezra 6:7-8,12B,14-20/Luke 8:19-21Wednesday, September 27...Ezra 9:5-9/Luke 9:1-6Thursday, September 28...Haggai 1:1-8/Luke 9:7-9

Friday, September 29...Daniel 7:9-10,13-14/John 1:47-51Saturday, September 30...Zechariah 2:5-9,14-15A/Luke 9:43B-45

Sunday, October 1...Ezekiel18:25-28/Philippians 2:1-11/Matthew 21:28-32

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)Interested in this ministry?Please contact our ministry co-chairs at emhc@standrewchandler.com for more information and details for training requirements.

Adoration is available in the

Eucharistic Chapelafter the weekday

8:30am Masses (Monday-Thursday)

Called to Protect Sessions for Ministers, Volunteers

This class is REQUIRED for all those in ministry.Upcoming Dates for CtP - SET 1 Sessions

Need a renewal? For online renewal: http://www.safeenvironmenttraining.org/index.php

For other Parishes’ upcoming sessions, go to the diocesan website:

www.safeenvironmenttraining.org/classes.php

Thursday, January 18, 2018 @ 6:00pm-9:00pm Hennessy Hall

Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy Group Meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the monthAn apostolic Ministry to spread the message of Divine Mercy and Marian Consecration.

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. New members welcome!

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Adult Ministries & Events

Questions 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.

Celebrating Life-Long Love & Blessings!Cathy & Pete Bergmann 23 years September 2

Socorro & Felix Luna 63 years September 4Kim & Henry Helfenbein 24 years September 5

Diane & Gerry Lee 48 years September 6Rita & Frank Yorio 48 years September 6

Rose Anne & Gregg Wahl 48 years September 13Virginia & David Mills 55 years September 15

Margaret & Damian Valentine 70 years September 20Julie & Jonathan Ramos 7 years September 25Theresa & Ben Caffardi 20 years September 27Rosa & Antonio Vescio 65 years September 27

Laverne 7 Jim Irwin 63 years October 2Maria & George Stahla 32 years October 19

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 blishko@standrewchandler.com

Interested in Becoming Catholic? Have Questions about the Catholic Faith?

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult (RCIA) This is a process for bringing adults to baptism, and

initiating adults from other Christian traditions into the Catholic Faith. RCIA begins Sunday, September 10

For information/questions:Bill x 110 or bmarcotte@standrewchandler.com.

We welcome anyone 27 years & older to join this active, fun ministry.

Contact us to receive our monthly calendar of events Lynn D. at adultsingles@standrewchandler.com

St. Andrew the Apostle Adult Singles Ministry

Martha’s Maintenance MinistryDo you have an hour or two each week?

We are looking for a few people twice a week to help clean the Church and classroom buildings. Projects include:washing

windows, dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning off tables and chairs.If you are interested in helping?!

Please call or email Mary Marsh x113or mmarsh@standrewchandler.com

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

Yesterday’s Kids Pot LuckMonday October 2 @ 6:00 pm

Hennessy Hall BBQ pulled chicken will be provided and also rolls and

dessert. Please bring side dish or salad to share! Yearly Dues are due in October.

All “50” Kids are welcome. Join us.New members are welcome

6:30-9:00 in Hennessy HallTuesday, September 26Tuesday, October 3Tuesday,October 10Saturday, October 14...RetreatTuesday,October 17Tuesday, October 24Tuesday, October 3

Register:http://www.standrewchandler.com/discoveringchristQuestions?Bill x110 or bmarcotte@standrewchandler.com

Yesterday’s Kids Casino TripHarrah’s November 6

Meet in St. Andrew’s parking lot for 9:00am Departure.We depart from Harrah’s at 2:45pm. A $10 deposit to reserve

bus seat. This money will be returned to you on arrival at Harrah’s. You may leave your deposit in the parish office.

Checks can be made out to Yesterday’s KidsInformation: Linda: 480-963-0282

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Youth/Young Adult Ministries & Events

St. Andrew’s Children’s Choir Registration is Open• Children in Grades 2-8• Wednesdays at 5:15pm-6:00pm- Rehearsals beginning

September 20• Sing Monthly during Masses• Registration closes once 65 children have registeredRegister : http://standrewchandler.com/music-ministry

Catechesis of the Good ShepherdSeptember 19, 20, 21, 24...SessionSeptember 26, 27, 28, October 1...SessionOctober 3,4, 5, 8...No Session Fall BreakOctober 10,11, 12, 15...No Session Fall Break

Elementary RE/BlitzSeptember 19, 20...1st SessionSeptember 26, 27...SessionOctober 3, 4...No Session-Fall BreakOctober 10, 11...No Session- Fall Break

Edge and Life TeenSeptember 24...SessionOctober 1...No Session-Fall BreakOctober 8...No Session-Fall Break

Calendars

Registration for All Youth Religious Education Programs Registration still available in the RE Office after 1:00pm

NEWSWe are returning to a co-op Nursery again.

If you’re a parent who uses the nursery during the Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am Masses, please consider volunteering one

Sunday a month. A volunteer sign-up sheet is available in the Parish Office. Volunteer teenagers -Need Service Hours?

Questions please email Davida dgraham@standrewchandler.com

TEENS Need Volunteer Service Hours?Volunteer with:

Elementary & BlitzTuesdays @ 4:00pm-5:15pmTuesdays, @ 6:00pm-7:15pm

Wednesdays @ 4:00pmEDGE

Sundays @6:30pm-8:00pmPlease contact the RE Office or email

Elaine: emcelroy@standrewchandler.comfor more information.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Level I & II)Have questions? Don't know if your child should attend?

Need more information?email Barb W: barbwaterkotte@standrewchandler.com o

Registration is currently available.

Catholic School Education?St. John Bosco Catholic & St. Mary-Basha Catholic Schools

are registering for the new school 2017-2018 year!Reconciliation Preparation Sessions (4 sessions total)

For Parent & Student The 2nd session is on: Sunday, October 22, 2017 @ 2:00pm

This is for students in 2nd Grade through 8th Grade and must be enrolled in either St. Andrew the Apostle’s

Elementary RE Program, EDGE or attend a Catholic School

Sacrament Preparation for older students in 9th Grade through 12th Grade must be enrolled

in Life Teen

We send Sympathy, Get Well, other special occasion cards.

Email names, and contact information: card.ministry@standrewchandler.com

Care packages & prayer shawls are also available to those who are ill.

Information: card.ministry@standrewchandler.com

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Adult Ministries/Parish Information/Events

Greeting Card & Prayer Shawl Ministry

St. Andrew the Apostle’s Good Samaritans Thank you for your food Donations and Support

Canned soup Dried beans ChiliSaltines crackersGraham crackersToothbrushes

Gift Shop News! We are Open Come See Us!

Plastic Bags are Needed!Please, bring your plastic bags for the Marian Missionaries’

Mats for the Homeless

Knights of Columbus Raul Navarrete Council # 9482

Due to the Church renovation and the additional 11:00am Mass in Hennessy Hall, the next Pancake Breakfast will be on November 19, 2017. Thank You for Your Continued Support.

RecyclingOur recycling fundraiser has ended. We now have a bin that will take all recycling but it is only for Parish use. Thank You

for bringing your cardboard and paper here for the last 6 years. You helped raise many funds that helped so many.

At this time, we ask that you recycle at your own homes only so our new bin does not get too full.

Thank You

Retiring your American FlagDid you know that our Boy Scout Troop

has an official flag retiring ceremony every time they go camping?

If you have a flag that you would like to dispose of properly, drop it off in a bag, attn: Troop 679 and they will take care of it for you.

Will be giving Flu Shots in Hennessy Hall on They will also be here on

October 15 and November 19.

Our Money Counting Team is looking for a volunteer who can join our team to count on

Monday mornings. Knowledge of using an adding machine is preferred, but not required. You would be

working with a team that rotates counting every other week. If interested in helping weekly or every other, please call the Parish

Office at x101 to get the particulars of time and days.

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 October 18, 20179:00am to 12:00 Noon in the Adult Ed. Ctr.

For info: Cathy or Linda: sophiasewers@standrewchandler.com

Coffee and DonutsCoffee and Donuts will resume in October.

Are you or your family are interested in serving this year?Shifts are at 7:00am for the 8:30am Mass

and 8:30am for the 9:00 am Mass.Thank You.

Contact: Mary M.mmarsh@standrewchandler.com or x 113

Blood DriveSt. Andrew the Apostle

Rooms H & ISunday, October 15, 2017

8:00am-1:00pmto schedule an appointment:1-800-redcross or redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Saint Andrew

"We are excited to announce that we will be having our Name Tag 'Saturday'/'Sunday' October 1 & 2!

So be prepared to fill out a Name Tag. Here at St. Andrew’s we LOVE getting to know our faith community even more!"

We are now accepting applications for the Christmas Giving Tree.

All applications are due on October 6.We are now accepting applications for the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Applications are due by October 28.

Please applications at the Parish Officeor at Caring Ministries.

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Respect Life Ministry/Parish Information/Events

Ministry Contacts & Parish Phone: 480-899-1990

Aid to Women Center is a Catholic pro-life pregnancy center, located in Tempe,

1328 E Apache, Tempe AZ 85281 that offers free pregnancy tests, low cost prenatal care, Pill Reversal, options counseling, ultrasound, and more.

If you or someone you knowis in need of any of their services,

call 480-966-1902. www.aidtowomencenter.org

$ Donations always welcome, please, visit our website. Thank you!

Respect Life MinistryFor information contact:

respectlife@standrewchandler.comThe value of one human soul transcends the value of the

material universe.

Respect Life!Choose Life!Be Pro-Life!

October 13All Events begin at 7:00pm

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 x109Facilities & Maintenance: Mary Marsh x113Funeral Ministry: Pat Kosis x158Gift Shop: Michelle Gonzales x138Infant Baptisms (Age 6 & under): Fr. Teilo Lwande, AJ x109 or Elaine McElroy x168

Life Teen (High School): Robert Corwin x102Liturgical Ministry: Carol Fuizzotti x144Marriage Ministry: Barb Lishko x142Missionary Outreach: Fr. Robert Aliunzi, AJMusic Ministry: Anjanette Indelicato x150Nursery: Davida Graham x130Parish Registration: Cathy Guilford 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

October is Respect Life MonthMothers’ Lifeline is, again, conducting a Cradle Sunday to provide items for the

mothers and infants we serve. We receive requests from individuals who are

referred to us by social agencies, hospitals, and Department of Economic Security offices as well as word of mouth from

neighbor to neighbor.We accept new and gently used clothing from birth to age 2, diapers, wipes, shampoo, and any donated baby furniture no

longer needed – car seats, high chairs, strollers, etc. Please consider donating any of the above items

as well as gift cards of any denomination.Donated items may be dropped off in the bassinette in the Narthex at any time or in the Caring Ministries Office on

Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.For further information, please call Mothers’ Lifeline x 202.

St. Andrew Global Outreach MinistryINAUGURAL FUNDRAISING DINNER

Saturday, October 21, 2017 6:00pm

Join us for the launch of the Global Outreach Ministry at our Inaugural Dinner benefitting the orphaned,

impoverished and vulnerable children across the globe. You’ll hear from the ministries supported by St. Andrew parishioners’ generosity, enjoy dinner, fellowship, and fun

including auction and raffle prizes! Contact 480-243-8789 or

http://www.standrewchandler.com/global-outreachOwn a business? Event sponsorships needed!