All Parish Communication - Friday, October 16, 2026
October 17 & 18, 2026
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The altar flowers this weekend are given
in memory of Stefanie Jae Johnston requested by Denise and Jeff Johnston.
in memory of Stefanie Jae Johnston requested by Denise and Jeff Johnston.
Annual Report
The Parish Annual Report is now available here for your review.
Fountain Safety
Please keep your children off and out of the fountain in the main courtyard. Also, please be sure to keep trash out of the fountain.
Help Set a Place at the Table
To help our homeless neighbors this Thanksgiving in cooperation with our friends at Mother Teresa, St. Mary Magdalene, and St. Michael parishes, we will provide gift cards for meals at A Place at the Table, a restaurant at which anyone can dine – only paying what they can afford! We are committed to 75 cards at $10 each. To donate, please return your check (payable to St. Andrew) to the office or drop it in the collection basket with “Place at the Table” in the memo before November 20 or donate online here. To learn more about A Place at the Table, visit their website - A PLACE AT THE TABLE. Thanks so much.
Ministry Opportunity!
We are launching a Health & Safety Ministry here at St. Andrew and we have been actively preparing for the launch of this vital ministry over the past few months. We are seeking folks who have a medical, health, and first responder background. We are also looking for greeters. If you are interested, please click here to learn more and express interest. The kick-off meeting for this ministry will be Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 -2:30 pm in the sanctuary.
We are launching a Health & Safety Ministry here at St. Andrew and we have been actively preparing for the launch of this vital ministry over the past few months. We are seeking folks who have a medical, health, and first responder background. We are also looking for greeters. If you are interested, please click here to learn more and express interest. The kick-off meeting for this ministry will be Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 -2:30 pm in the sanctuary.
Young Adult Ministry has a busy month October scheduled! Join us for a new Bible Study called Beauty & Belief, an event called "Best Friend Challenge," Dice & Desserts, Mimosas After Mass, and Octoberfest! Learn more about all of these opportunities here. All young adults ages 18-35 are welcome!
Our own Young Adult Coordinator, Fedora Castelino, is presenting at The Young Adult Faith & Flourishing Conference in Princeton, NJ next week. Please join us in prayer for Fedora, asking for God's guidance, wisdom, and peace as she speaks and inspires everyone at the conference. Links to her presentation on YouTube will be sent out in a couple of weeks.
Adult Faith Opportunities
October Book StudyThe next selection for the month of October is, Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis. All are invited to attend the discussion group meeting on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. in room 209 of the CARE Center.
Learn more here. All are welcome!
Triangle Women’s Morning Retreat
Please join our October 24 Triangle Women’s Morning Retreat –“Jesus Declares The Greatest Commandment” where we meditate on Matthew 22:34-40. We meet in St. Andrew’s CARE Center from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bring a journal and invite a friend!
Please RSVP to Suzanne here or (919) 946-3196.
Please join our October 24 Triangle Women’s Morning Retreat –“Jesus Declares The Greatest Commandment” where we meditate on Matthew 22:34-40. We meet in St. Andrew’s CARE Center from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bring a journal and invite a friend!
Please RSVP to Suzanne here or (919) 946-3196.
Learn more about
Trunk or Treat and signup
to decorate
your trunk
or donate goodies here.
40 Days for Life
Join our Fall 2026 Raleigh 40 Days for Life Hourly Vigil Campaign from Wednesday, September 23 to Sunday, November 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We fast and pray (on the traffic circle across from 3305 Drake Circle “A Woman’s Choice” abortion business) to work to end abortion where we live. Our safe, simple, and soothing presence at the “foot of the cross” changes hearts and minds, and fosters life and redemption for our precious pre-born and their families. There are many ways to become involved in 40 Days for Life. For those that are unable to join in the vigil on the sidewalk, please consider offering special prayers and fasting during these 40 days for the unborn. Sign up here.
Join our Fall 2026 Raleigh 40 Days for Life Hourly Vigil Campaign from Wednesday, September 23 to Sunday, November 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We fast and pray (on the traffic circle across from 3305 Drake Circle “A Woman’s Choice” abortion business) to work to end abortion where we live. Our safe, simple, and soothing presence at the “foot of the cross” changes hearts and minds, and fosters life and redemption for our precious pre-born and their families. There are many ways to become involved in 40 Days for Life. For those that are unable to join in the vigil on the sidewalk, please consider offering special prayers and fasting during these 40 days for the unborn. Sign up here.
St. Andrew has committed to cover October 24 and needs volunteers to fill hours on the sidewalk. You may contact Theresa Salamone here.
Learn more about our conference here.
Interested in joining the St. Vincent de Paul conference?
If you are interested in getting involved with our parish conference, we would love to have you join us.
Please indicate your interest in becoming involved here and plan to attend an Information Meeting on Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.
If you are interested in getting involved with our parish conference, we would love to have you join us.
Please indicate your interest in becoming involved here and plan to attend an Information Meeting on Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Reserve your tickets here.
Doors Open: 6:55 p.m.
Performance Begins: 7:15 p.m.
Performance Begins: 7:15 p.m.
Admission: Donation Only
Proceeds benefit the Columbiettes® and the two 2026-2027 sponsored charities: The Carying Place & Doorway to Hope.
Presented by the Columbiettes®
Msgr. Michael Carey Council 6650
Box of Joy ® gifts are Christmas gifts sent to children in developing countries like Haiti, Malawi, & the Dominican Republic.
Boxes are due back on November 8!
October 17: Habitat for Humanity Build Day
October 17: Newcomers Dinner
October 22: October Book Study: Mere Christianity
October 23: Trunk or Treat
October 23: Young Adult Ministry Dice & Desserts
October 27: Young Adult Ministry Octoberfest
October 30: A Night of Light Candlelight Concert
October 31 & November 1: Knights of Columbus Recruiting Weekend
November 1: All Saints' Day Family Celebration
November 2: All Souls' Day Mass & Reception at 10:00 a.m.
November 6 & 7: Adoration
November 7: Catholic Scouting Mass & Luncheon
November 7: Knights of Columbus Veteran's Day Dinner
November 8: Bereavement Ministry Gathered in Hope
November 10: Senior Social
November 10: Trivia Night
November 11: Bereavement Ministry Coffee & Conversation
November 12: Catholic Cafe
November 14: Craft Fair
November 15: Youth Night
October 17: Newcomers Dinner
October 22: October Book Study: Mere Christianity
October 23: Trunk or Treat
October 23: Young Adult Ministry Dice & Desserts
October 27: Young Adult Ministry Octoberfest
October 30: A Night of Light Candlelight Concert
October 31 & November 1: Knights of Columbus Recruiting Weekend
November 1: All Saints' Day Family Celebration
November 2: All Souls' Day Mass & Reception at 10:00 a.m.
November 6 & 7: Adoration
November 7: Catholic Scouting Mass & Luncheon
November 7: Knights of Columbus Veteran's Day Dinner
November 8: Bereavement Ministry Gathered in Hope
November 10: Senior Social
November 10: Trivia Night
November 11: Bereavement Ministry Coffee & Conversation
November 12: Catholic Cafe
November 14: Craft Fair
November 15: Youth Night
Diocesan Updates
Did you know our weekly bulletin
is available online?
Please check it out here.
Be sure to support
our bulletin advertisers
which can be found on pages 5 & 6!
is available online?
Please check it out here.
Be sure to support
our bulletin advertisers
which can be found on pages 5 & 6!
Interested in Online Giving?
- Learn more here.
- Donate online for the following collections:
World Mission Sunday, A Place at the Table, NeighborUp Food Drive and SVdP St Andrew Conference. - When you go to ParishSoft link, click on the Home tab to see the collections available for the current week. Click on the Give Now tab for donations to year-round collections like Share Sunday, Building Fund and Tuition Assistance.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Alcoholics Anonymous
A chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings. Learn more here.
Low-gluten Hosts
Low-gluten hosts are available at all weekend Masses. The hosts used at St. Andrew are approved for use by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, yet, with less than 20 PPM gluten, they meet the FDA standard for "gluten free". To receive one, please join Father John’s or Deacon Tom’s communion line and make a verbal request. Learn more here.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
A chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings. Learn more here.
St. Andrew LGBTQ+ Ministry
The ministry creates a supportive, confidential, welcoming space for prayer and sharing for those who identify as LGBTQ+, their family members, and allies/friends. For more information, fill out a form here. Someone will be in touch. All inquiries are confidential.
Reconciliation
The ministry creates a supportive, confidential, welcoming space for prayer and sharing for those who identify as LGBTQ+, their family members, and allies/friends. For more information, fill out a form here. Someone will be in touch. All inquiries are confidential.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is available each Saturday from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Parish Nursery
During the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, the parish nursery is available for children who are walking through age 5.Low-gluten Hosts
Low-gluten hosts are available at all weekend Masses. The hosts used at St. Andrew are approved for use by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, yet, with less than 20 PPM gluten, they meet the FDA standard for "gluten free". To receive one, please join Father John’s or Deacon Tom’s communion line and make a verbal request. Learn more here.
Parish Website Tip
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