ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PARISH WEEKLY E-BULLETIN
Please respect those who may be praying and meditating before mass by being quiet as you enter the church. Join us after mass for fellowship.
November 20, 2022
Last Sunday in Ordinary Time
Second Samuel 5: 1-3
Colossians 1: 12-20
Gospel: Luke 23: 35-43
SACRED HEART: seeking volunteers to serve as Sacristan and Eucharist Ministers. See Mandy Ruscin.
THE ANGEL TREE IS BACK: At St. Andrew, you may grab a gift bag, take it with you and bring it back filled with toiletries for one family; or you may drop your toiletries donation in the big box. We are accepting donations of gift cards, cash, and checks made out to Catholic Charities in the baskets near the regular offertory.
BOOK OF THE DEAD: Following the celebration of All Souls Day, the Book of the Dead has been placed on the lectern in the narthex. Please remember to add the names of loved ones who have gone before.
COAT DRIVE: The Rotary Club is again holding a COAT DRIVE this year. Please drop coats at the Town Hall in Mars Hill.
If you know someone who is in need, the coats are free, one per person. The giveaway is on Dec 2 and 5 from 10am to 3 pm at Beacon of Hope on the Marshall Bypass.
SACRED HEART: This Saturday, November 19, Sacred Heart will be participating in a food distribution with Dig’In.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you have a notice to add to the weekly bulletin, please let us know by Wednesday of the week of your notice.
Adult Studies
Religious Education for Adult Christians (REACh)
Via Zoom Wednesday evenings at 7pm
Meet Friday morning at 10am (Sacred Heart)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
New Class starts in December!
Facilitator: Joe Oliveti, joliveti@udallas.edu, 214.718.3399
The Parish Office and Church Buildings will be closed November 21 through 25, for the week of Thanksgiving.
Message from the Diocese:
Help protect all of God’s children
Everyone has a role to play in protecting children. North Carolina law requires all adults to immediately report suspected child abuse by anyone to law enforcement agencies. If you know or suspect that a minor (person under 18) has been abused, please call 9-1-1 or contact local law enforcement.
Also, if you have information about possible sexual abuse or misconduct by any clergy, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Charlotte, report concerns securely and anonymously 24/7 over the phone or online: 1-888-630-5929 or www.RedFlagReporting.com/RCDOC.
Safe Environment training
Did you know that every Church worker must go through abuse prevention and education training? Find more information about the Diocese of Charlotte’s Safe Environment program, sign up for Protecting God’s Children training and more: https://charlottediocese.org/human-resources/safe-environment.