1953

Saint Andrew Parish established by Bishop Thomas K. Gorman.  Msgr. Thomas S. Zachary served as pastor and celebrated the first Mass in nearby Bluebonnet School.

August 22, 1954

First Mass in the new church building celebrated. 

September, 1954

Saint Andrew School opened, staffed by Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur.

1956 - 1968

Msgr. Clair E. McTamney served as pastor.  During this period, eight new classrooms, a cafeteria and a convent were built.  The convent was occupied by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth who had assumed leadership of the school.

1968 – 1969

Msgr. William J. Smyth served as pastor.

1969

Msgr. Charles B. King served as pastor.  Parish was divided in two; a large southwest portion became Saint Bartholomew parish.  The school became inter-parochial.

1970

Parish Council was formed.

1970 – 1979

New library, science room, four classrooms added to school.  Former church auditorium became school auditorium.

November 30, 1971

Present church completed and dedicated, on feast of Saint Andrew.

 

A community center, gymnasium and nursery facilities were completed and eight acres of additional land were acquired for athletic fields.

1979 - 1984

Rev. Richard Judge served as pastor.

1984 – Current

Administration of the parish transferred to the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular (T.O.R.).

1984 - 1988 Rev. Peter Lyons, T.O.R. served as pastor
1989 Saint Andrew took back sole sponsorship of the school.
1988 - 2008 Rev. Warren L. Murphy, T.O.R. served as pastor.
2008 - Current Rev. Thomas F. Stabile, T.O.R., pastor.

The community of Saint Andrew considers itself a family, sharing stewardship of faith, service and gratitude with each other for the benefit of all. Many programs are financed by subsidies from the parish budget, thus eliminating the necessity of fees. This method of operation can only be accomplished through the generosity of parishioners. Presently, the weekend Mass attendance is about 2,500.

 

 

 
 
 

 
 


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