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Mercy for All – Lent 2019

Saint Andrew’s theme for Lent is “Mercy for All: Pray – Fast – Give.” There is no dispute that our world is a bit of a mess. Chaos seems to reign in so many facets of our lives. We petition God to bring order to the chaos and if we listen, we hear God reply is to supply us with the tools to be co-participants in bringing resolution to our prayers.

That is why the disciplines of Lent are so important.  It is a time where God teaches and empowers us to be co-workers in his great work. Perhaps you are used to “giving up” something for Lent. Have you ever asked yourself the question “Why?” The discipline of giving up (or fasting) is not meant to deny ourselves what is good or to induce suffering, it is meant to provide us with the resources we need to help others.

As a parish, this Lent, we PRAY for the courage take up the discipline of Lent. We FAST so that we can have substantial resources to help others, and we GIVE so that we can show mercy to those in need, including ourselves. On Holy Thursday, or the next nearest proximal opportunity, we ask parishioners to make an offering to our Lenten collection, which has been saved from our Lenten fast.

This collection will be divided among the causes that we will hear from and pray about each week during Lent including, One Hear Uganda, The Greater Chicago Food Depository, St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Mary of the Lake, Catholic Extension, and Catholic Charities. Help us show Mercy to All this Lent. Help us fulfill our discipline of PRAYING, FASTING, and GIVING with our deeper purpose, to help hasten the coming of the God’s reign.

 

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The church is located at the corner of Paulina and Addison
3546 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657  Office Phone: 773-525-3016
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM – Noon.

The chapel, auditorium, and social hall are located at the corner of Hermitage and Addison.

Saint Andrew School

The school and gym are located at the corner of Paulina and Addison
1710 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613  Office Phone: 773-248-2500

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil

3:00 PM Reconciliation (Church)
4:00 PM Mass (church)

Sunday

9:00 AM Mass (church)
11:00 AM Mass (church)
5:00 PM Mass (church)

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