About St. Andrew · Roswell, Georgia
St. Andrew Catholic Church is a vibrant, bilingual parish in Roswell, Georgia, situated on fourteen acres along the northern bank of the Chattahoochee River. Founded as a mission in June 1981 and dedicated on April 30, 1987 by Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan, the parish has grown from 400 founding families to serving more than 1,500 registered households today. The parish's patron, St. Andrew the fisherman, is reflected in its riverside setting and its mission to 'make disciples of all nations.' Under Fr. Juan Anzora, appointed pastor in 2022, St. Andrew offers daily and weekend Masses in both English and Spanish, along with Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation for youth and adults, a Catholic preschool, and outreach through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
- Established
- 1981
- Patron
- St. Andrew the Apostle (the fisherman)
- Rector
- Rev. Juan Anzora
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Atlanta
Why belong here
St. Andrew is a welcoming, bilingual Catholic community with deep roots in north metro Atlanta and a riverside setting that fits its fisherman-patron heritage. Families find a complete sacramental and formation life here — daily and weekend Masses in English and Spanish, a Catholic preschool for ages 1–5, year-long faith formation for youth grades 1–12 including Confirmation and Life Teen, and adult formation such as Prayer and Life Workshops. The parish also reaches outward through the St. Vincent de Paul Help Line (678-892-6163) for food and financial assistance, and offers Eucharistic Adoration Monday through Tuesday as a quiet center of parish prayer life.
Mass times at St. Andrew
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:45 PM
- Thursdays from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- By appointment with Fr. Juan Anzora (call Yolanda Guevara at 770-641-9720 ext. 233)
Adoration times
- Mondays from 9:30 AM to 6:45 PM (Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Chapel)
- Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 6:45 PM (Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Chapel)
- No exposition on civic holidays
Parish History & Patron
St. Andrew was mission-founded in June 1981 and grew quickly with the north-metro Atlanta boom. In 1983 the parish purchased a fourteen-acre site on the northern bank of the Chattahoochee River, and on April 30, 1987 Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan celebrated the Mass of Dedication with 400 registered families present. The parish's patron, St. Andrew the fisherman from Christ's early ministry, is said to be a fitting patron for a church 'located on the river.'
- Mission founded: June 1981
- Land purchased: 1983 (14 acres on the Chattahoochee)
- Mass of Dedication: April 30, 1987 by Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan
- Founding families: 400
- Today: more than 1,500 registered families
Faith Formation
St. Andrew runs faith formation for children, teens, and adults through the parish office and Religious Education Building.
- Youth Faith Formation (grades 1–12): Sundays 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM; $125/child or $250 max per family for 2026–27 program year
- Two-year Teen Confirmation program (in English and Spanish) including Life Teen
- Adult Confirmation: 6-week fall session with Deacon David Patterson
- Baptism Class for parents: third Sunday of the month at 11:15 AM, Building B second-floor small conference room; register via 770-641-9720 ext. 222
Adult Faith Formation & Workshops
Adults can grow through parish-sponsored classes and retreats designed to deepen prayer and Catholic discipleship.
- Prayer and Life Workshops: 16-week series meeting Mondays 7–9 PM in the Religious Education Building, room 204 (contact AJ Cervantes, [email protected])
- Baptism Class for parents (see Sacraments section)
- Adult Confirmation 6-week session (fall)
St. Andrew Catholic Church Preschool
The preschool began in 1988 as a Mother's Morning Out and was renamed St. Andrew Catholic Church Preschool in 1998. It serves children 1–5 years old with a Catholic-based, developmentally appropriate program held 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
- Director: Nancy Goepfert — 770-642-1636
- Ages: 1–5 years old
- 1-year-old class: Mon/Wed/Fri
- 2-year-old class: Mon–Fri
- 3-year-old class: Mon–Fri
- 4/5-year-old Kindergarten Readiness class: Mon–Fri
- Optional add-on hour available for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old classes
- Religious components: daily prayer, Christmas program, May Crowning, prayer services in church
Hispanic Ministry
St. Andrew maintains a dedicated Hispanic Ministry Office to serve Spanish-speaking parishioners with Masses, faith formation, and sacramental preparation.
- Spanish Masses: Sunday 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM; Tuesday 7:00 PM
- Catecismo (Spanish catechism) for grades 1–12 on Sundays
- Office hours: Mon/Wed/Thu 9 AM – 2 PM; Tue 2 PM – 7 PM
Outreach: St. Vincent de Paul
The parish supports those in need through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, with a dedicated help line for food and/or financial assistance in the surrounding community.
- Help Line: 678-892-6163
Stewardship & Giving
St. Andrew supports its mission through offertory envelopes, online giving, memorial gifts, planned giving, and time-and-talent ministry involvement.
- Offertory and 2nd Collection envelopes mailed free to registered families
- Online Giving for one-time and recurring gifts
- Memorial brick/paver program to honor loved ones
- Designated gifts: contact Jocelyn Lopez at 770-641-9720 ext. 243, [email protected]
- Funeral-in-lieu-of-flowers gifts accepted
Visit, Contact & Office Hours
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish by phone, email, or in person during posted office hours. The church itself is open Monday–Friday from 9:30 AM.
- Address: 675 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
- Phone: 770-641-9720 | Fax: 770-641-8584
- Email: [email protected]
- After-hours priest emergency / Anointing of the Sick: 770-641-9720 Ext. 248
- Parish Office: Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM; Fri 9 AM–1 PM; Sun 8:30–10 AM and 11 AM–1 PM
- Hispanic Ministry Office: Mon/Wed/Thu 9 AM–2 PM; Tue 2–7 PM
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Msgr. Peter Ludden
Early pastor after 1987 dedication
- Rev. John Ozarowski
- Msgr. Paul Reynolds
- Rev. John Murphy
- Rev. Frank Richardson
- Msgr. Hugh Marren
- Rev. Michael Kingery
- Rev. Carlos Vargas
- Rev. Daniel Fleming
Most recent pastor before current pastor
- Fr. Juan Anzora2022–present
Appointed pastor in 2022