As a reminder, we are limited in the number of people who are permitted to attend Mass. Therefore, the best way to connect with Saint Andrew Parish is by gathering with your household and praying through this “Your Sunday Connection” Flocknote. As you scroll through, read and pray along. A homily message from Deacon Mark is included.

God of might, giver of every good gift, put into our hearts the love of your name, so that, by deepening our sense of reverence, you may nurture in us what is good and, by your watchful care, keep safe what you have nurtured. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN

Reading 1                         JER 20:7-9

You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped; you were too strong for me, and you triumphed. All the day I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me. Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and outrage is my message; the word of the LORD has brought me derision and reproach all the day. I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his name no more. But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones; I grow weary holding it in, I cannot endure it.

Reading 2                         ROM 12:1-2

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.  Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Gospel                               MT 16:21-27

Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.
You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct.”

Please click on the video link below to watch the homily for this week.

For Church leaders, that their words and actions may inspire each of us to take up our cross and follow Christ. We pray to the Lord.                    LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

For those who make the laws we live by, that they may listen to all who cry out for justice, for kindness, and for mercy, and consider their cries when crafting legislation. We pray to the Lord.                LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

That we may value all of God’s creation and resolve to care for it and sustain it for future generations. We pray to the Lord.                       LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

For victims of injustice, whether social, economic, or civil, that they may know the Lord’s abiding presence in their lives. We pray to the Lord.               LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

For those who are affected by COVID19 that God will bring them consolation and inspire compassion and assistance in our response. We pray to the Lord.               LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

For those who feel unable to bear the burdens of their cross, that they may find strength and hope in the example of Jesus and the support of their companions on the journey. We pray to the Lord.                     LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

For the departed, who remain with us in our prayers and our memories, and for the promise of a joyful reunion, and especially for: Robert Ledvina. We pray to the Lord.                        LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.

In many places in the world receiving Holy Communion is not possible. Catholics in these areas are encouraged to make “Spiritual Communion.” St.Teresa of Jesus wrote about this practice:

“When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you”

Renewed by your presence in our midst, we beseech you Lord that we may be stirred to serve you in our neighbor. AMEN

FALL FLING – Golf Outing

Sign up to play golf as a foursome, threesome, twosome or single along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront!!  The more the merrier! Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Sydney Marovitz Golf Course (3600 North Recreation Drive, Chicago, IL 60613) 1:00pm first tee time followed by scheduled tee times thereafter every 10 minutes. Boxed dinners available to order from GT Prime – delivered to your door. To find out more and the sign up, read more…

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