About St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church · Saline, Michigan
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Saline, Michigan, part of the Diocese of Lansing. Founded as a mission parish in 1953 and elevated to full parish status in 1968, it serves a growing community in southwestern Washtenaw County and now counts roughly 1,773 registered families. The parish is led by Father John Linden, pastor since 2019, and is anchored by daily and weekly Mass, perpetual adoration, confession, vibrant parish commissions, outreach ministries, and the recently opened Saint Andrew Catholic School (Fall 2023).
- Established
- 1953 (as a mission parish); 1968 (as a full parish)
- Patron
- St. Andrew the Apostle
- Rector
- Father John Linden
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lansing
Why belong here
St. Andrew the Apostle is a vibrant, growing parish family in Saline that puts Jesus at the center of everything it does — daily and Sunday Mass, perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, weekly confession, and a Holy Hour for Vocations each first Thursday. Families will find a full Faith Formation program (preschool through middle school), youth ministry, and the recently opened Saint Andrew Catholic School, the first new parish school in the Diocese of Lansing in 20 years. The parish also offers active outreach (food pantry, senior ministry to local assisted-living homes, communion visits to the homebound) and commissions for Worship, Faith Formation, and Parish Life, giving every parishioner a way to connect, learn, and serve.
Mass times at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
- Also by appointment (call the parish office at 734-429-5210)
Adoration times
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins Monday at 1:00 PM through Thursday 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM (perpetual Adoration)
- First Thursday of Each Month — Holy Hour for Vocations (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
Parish History
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church traces its roots to 1953, when Catholic families in Saline established it as a mission parish and purchased five acres off Monroe Street. Fifteen years later, in 1968, the community gained full parish status and relocated to its current home at 910 Austin Drive, where the present church and parish campus were built.
- 1953 — Established as a mission parish off Monroe Street
- 1968 — Granted full parish status; moved to 910 Austin Drive
- 2010 — Reported 1,891 registered families in the Diocese of Lansing directory
- 2011 — Completed 31,160 sq. ft. expansion (offices, classrooms, multi-use space)
- 2019 — Father John Linden assigned as pastor
- Fall 2023 — Saint Andrew Catholic School opens as the first new parish school in the Diocese of Lansing in 20 years
Parish Mission & Identity
The parish describes its mission as 'a community that strives to live for the glory of God and the salvation of souls by placing Jesus at the center of our lives, serving one another as family, and inviting others to know and respond to the love of Jesus.' Evangelization is coordinated by Dominic Bruno, Director of Evangelization. The phrase 'Anchored in Faith' appears as the parish school's motto, drawn from the patron — St. Andrew, the fisherman apostle.
- Director of Evangelization: Dominic Bruno ([email protected], 734-429-1152)
- Mission: place Jesus at the center, serve as family, invite others to Christ
- Motto of parish school: 'Anchored in Faith'
Pastoral Staff
St. Andrew is led by Father John Linden, who was assigned as pastor in 2019. He is assisted by Deacon Doug Cummings, who serves as Pastoral Associate / Liturgist. Day-to-day evangelization and mission outreach is led by Director of Evangelization Dominic Bruno.
- Pastor: Father John Linden ([email protected])
- Pastoral Associate / Liturgist: Deacon Doug Cummings ([email protected])
- Director of Evangelization: Dominic Bruno ([email protected])
- Parish Office: (734) 429-5210
Saint Andrew Catholic School
Saint Andrew Catholic School opened in the Fall of 2023 as the first new parish school launched by the Diocese of Lansing in roughly twenty years. Founded on Father John Linden's vision for 'mission to the next generation of disciples,' the school initially serves pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, with preschool, seventh, and eighth grades planned over the next few years. The school's mascot is the Anchors, and its motto is 'Anchored in Faith' — a deliberate tribute to the parish's patron, the fisherman apostle.
- Opened Fall 2023
- First new parish school in the Diocese of Lansing in ~20 years
- Initial grades: Pre-K through 6th
- Planned expansions: Preschool, 7th, and 8th grades
- Mascot: Anchors | Motto: 'Anchored in Faith'
- Feasibility surveys showed >85% parishioner support
- Classrooms built as part of the 2011 parish expansion
School Staff & Faculty
The school is led by an interim principal and a director of preschool operations, supported by a team of lower- and upper-elementary classroom teachers and specials teachers in art, music, library, literacy, and STEAM.
- Administration: K. Miller ([email protected]); J. Cook ([email protected])
- Preschool: J. Cook (Director of Preschool Operations)
- Lower Elementary: A. Cadavieco (Kindergarten), T. Strassburg (1st), A. Single (2nd)
- Upper Elementary: A. Perrier (3rd), K. Talagas (4th/5th), D. Fiske (Middle School)
- Specials: D. Kerbeck (Music), G. Fanning (STEAM), J. Cieciek (Literacy Support Coach), M. Zandarski (Librarian)
- Support Staff: A. Chinnock and M. Payeur (Teacher Assistants)
Worship Commission
The Worship Commission helps parishioners grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ by fostering and caring for the parish's liturgical life. Parishioners are encouraged to suggest enhancements to worship, and the commission is staffed by Dave Fiske.
- Coordinator: Dave Fiske ([email protected])
- Supports liturgical ministries and Sunday Mass
- Coordinates livestreamed Sunday Mass on Facebook and YouTube
Seniors Ministry & Pastoral Care
St. Andrew extends pastoral care to elderly and homebound members of the parish, sending visitors to local assisted-living facilities and bringing Holy Communion to those unable to attend Mass. Hearing-assistance devices are available from ushers during Mass.
- Regular visits to Saline Evangelical Home, Brecon Village, Linden Square, and StoryPoint
- Communion visits to the homebound — arranged through the Parish Office
- Hearing Devices available from ushers during Mass
- Partner resource: Catholic Charities of Washtenaw County — 734-712-7774
Holy Orders & Vocations
Father John Linden welcomes those who feel called to consecrated life or Holy Orders to schedule a conversation through the Parish Office. The First Thursday of every month, the parish gathers for a Holy Hour for Vocations from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Contact: Father John Linden via the Parish Office (734-429-5210)
- Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations — first Thursday, 7:00–8:00 PM
Sacraments
St. Andrew prepares parishioners for and celebrates the seven Catholic sacraments, with Holy Orders inquiries directed to the pastor, and Anointing of the Sick and Communion to the homebound coordinated through the parish office.
- Baptism — preparation and celebration through the parish
- Marriage — contact the Parish Office
- Holy Orders / Vocations — meet with Father John Linden
- Anointing of the Sick & Communion to the homebound — call (734) 429-5210
Getting Involved — Connect, Learn & Serve
Faith Fund and the parish's three commissions — Worship, Faith Formation, and Parish Life — give parishioners clear ways to engage beyond Sunday Mass. Opportunities include volunteering with faith formation, joining the Worship Commission, supporting the new school, or participating in the parish's evangelization efforts led by the Director of Evangelization.
- Faith Fund
- Worship Commission
- Faith Formation Commission
- Saint Andrew Catholic School
- Parish Mission / Evangelization
- Seniors Ministry
Visitation & Contact
The parish welcomes visitors and new parishioners to learn more about parish life. Sunday Mass is broadcast live, and visitors unable to attend in person are invited to connect online; those who are homebound may receive Communion by calling the parish office.
- Address: 910 Austin Drive, Saline, MI 48176
- Phone: (734) 429-5210
- Email contacts via staff directory (e.g., [email protected])
- Sunday Mass livestream on Facebook and YouTube