This Week's Events
- July 26
- Centering Prayer
- July 27
- Inquiry
- July 28
- Landings
- July 31
- Brown Bag
- Aug 1
- RCIA Adults & Children, Summer Bible Study
Join us on Facebook
Join your parish family on Facebook! We have two sites:
- St. Andrew the Apostle Apex for parish-wide news
- St. Andrew the Apostle Adult Faith Formation for all our adult programs from seniors to young adults
Media Page
Enrich your faith at home or on the go with audio files of programs at St. Andrew. Visit our Media Page to hear presentations on the Eucharist, Living Faith, and more!
Diocesan News and Events
Stay up to date with news and events in the Diocese by logging on to www.dioceseofraleigh.org. The web site includes Bishop Burbidge's weekly calendar and his regular Gospel reflection in video, text and podcast formats. The web site is your up-to-the-minute place for news and information in the Diocese of Raleigh.
Commemorative Bricks
A message in memory of a loved one can be purchased for memorial bricks inside the columbarium, and all other commemorative bricks will go in a designated area directly outside the parish's columbarium. For more information and order forms, see our columbarium page or contact Lucille, Phone: 919-362-0414, ext. 14, or e-mail: lucille@saintandrew.org.
Bible Champions
Hey Kids and Parents! Bible Champions recreates Bible stories in a 3D arcade game that is fun to play and helps kids learn about the Bible. You can download the game here. Open the install file and use this access code when prompted by the installer: G4M-I5J-G8A
Prayers of the Faithful
Please pray for those who are sick:
Bishop Gossman, David Linhardt, Lia Sorrentino, Perlene Usher, Frank Lostaglio, Cindy Smith, Rita Dugan, Josh Carlino, Brian Fu, Mary Allard Walsh
And for the recently deceased:
Alicia Elias, Angel Gomez, Luis Angel Soto
Would you like to receive notice by email of parish funerals? Please contact Cathy Rusin at 919-362-0685 x24 or email: adult_faith@saintandrew.org
Welcome!
Welcome to our St. Andrew the Apostle website. We are located in Apex, North Carolina and are part of the Diocese of Raleigh.
What's New?
Faith Development Class List Posted
Class lists for 2010-2011 have been posted in the Fellowship Hall and are available online through the Parishioner Sign-in Button located at the bottom of the left hand column on this page. Please DO NOT call the faith development office for class placement information. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING PARISHIONER SIGN-IN
As a reminder, Early Bird registration ends Aug. 10. After Aug. 10, fees increase for all programs.
New Program This Fall- The Creed: What Do We Believe?
Every week we stand and pray together, proclaiming a common belief in the basics truths of our faith as summarized in the Creed. Have you ever wondered why and how these are the essentials of our faith?
St. Andrew’s Adult Faith Formation is offering a program this fall to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of the basic Christian beliefs stated in the Creed. For more details, see the CREED FLYER or contact Cathy Rusin at adult_faith@saintandrew.org
Faith Development Registration - Classes Filling Up
Don't procrastinate signing up for 2010-2011 Faith Development! Some classes are already full. View the FD Update as of July 29 to see what sessions are still available. The Faith Development Registration flyer has additional information and important dates.
Learn about the Saints
A new section of our parish bulletin highlights the saints on their feast days. Check out our Saints page to learn even more!
Parish Office Summer Hours
The parish business office is now on summer hours (Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The office is closed on Fridays through Sept. 3. Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Preschool Openings
St. Andrew’s Early Childhood Center has a few student openings available in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday Fours program for the 2010-2011 school year. You may visit the preschool website to learn about our program. Please call the preschool office at 387-8656 for more information.
Summer Youth Programs
St. Andrew offers several programs for the youth of our parish. Please see our Handbell Camp flyer and the Youth Summer Programs for Middle and High School page for more information.
Adult Faith Programs
St. Andrew has programs for adults of all ages and interests! Check out the Adult Faith flyer to learn more about upcoming programs this summer.
Recent Events
Progress In Haiti
Pastor Obinson, who visited St. Andrew last May to tell us about the work being accomplished with our parish's donations, recently sent an update.
Good news! With help from a volunteer team from Indiana, footers are ready for the construction of new classrooms. During the week of July 12, they will start the foundations for 10 new school buidlings. Also, a medical team from the University of Florida is visiting the school to distribute vaccinations for tetanus and diphtheria to the children and their parents.
Vacation Bible School 2010
Children at St. Andrew's parish 'journeyed the high seas' this week (June 20 - 25) during Vacation Bible School 2010. Special thanks to all our volunteers for making this a special week of fun and learning about God's love for our youth!
Congratulations 2010 St. Andrew High School Graduates!
St. Andrew's held its annual graduation mass on June 13 to recognize and bless our high school seniors who graduated from area high schools. Graduates attended the Mass in their school's cap and gowns and participated in the readings, presentation of gifts, responsorials and choir selections. Congratulations to all of our 2010 St. Andrew's high school graduates! We're proud of you and wish the best for your future plans.