About St. Andrew the Apostle · Indianapolis, Indiana
St. Andrew the Apostle is a small Roman Catholic parish on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Founded in 1946 and currently home to about 155 registered families, the parish gathers for worship at 4052 E. 38th Street and serves the surrounding Marion County neighborhoods under the motto 'To learn anew the Gospel: The Good News that God Loves us — Then to live it and share it.' Daily parish life is shepherded by a Parish Life Coordinator (Deacon Kerry Blandford) along with a priest moderator (Rev. Francis Joseph Kalapurackal) and sacramental assistance from Rev. Jeffrey Godecker, reflecting the parish's current status as a mission-style community led by a deacon with priestly support from the Archdiocese.
- Established
- 1946
- Patron
- St. Andrew the Apostle
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Why belong here
St. Andrew the Apostle is a close-knit east-side Indianapolis parish of about 155 families where Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. is the heartbeat of the week. Parishioners stay involved through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), and a vibrant Parish Council with working commissions on faith life, finance, and facilities. If you are looking for a smaller, mission-style Catholic community where you can know your deacon, your music director, and your fellow parishioners by name, St. Andrew the Apostle welcomes you.
Mass times at St. Andrew the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Parish Identity & Mission
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis (Parish #014) serving the east side of Indianapolis. Its published mission statement reads: 'To learn anew the Gospel: The Good News that God Loves us — Then to live it and share it.' The parish welcomes all to celebrate Mass and grow in faith together.
- Motto: 'To learn anew the Gospel: The Good News that God Loves us — Then to live it and share it.'
- Archdiocese listing: Parish #014
- Roman-Latin Rite
History
St. Andrew the Apostle was founded in 1946 with Rev. Matthew Herold as its first pastor. The parish was established alongside St. Mark the Evangelist, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Holy Spirit as part of the same expansion of Catholic ministry in Indianapolis following World War II. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis' 1972 directory listed the parish at 3803 Denwood Drive with co-pastors Rev. Edward Kirch and Rev. Thomas Williams. The parish later moved to its present address at 4052 E. 38th Street, where it continues to serve about 155 families today.
- Founded 1946 by Rev. Matthew Herold
- Original (1972) address: 3803 Denwood Dr., Indianapolis
- Co-pastors in 1972: Rev. Edward Kirch and Rev. Thomas Williams
Mass & Worship Schedule
St. Andrew the Apostle offers a focused weekly schedule centered on a Sunday Mass and a midweek Communion Service. The website and Archdiocese listings confirm the following times; parishioners and visitors are encouraged to call the parish office at 317-546-1571 to confirm current times.
- Sunday Mass: 10:30 AM
- Wednesday Communion Service: 8:30 AM
- All services currently celebrated in English
Parish Staff & Leadership
Because St. Andrew is a smaller mission-style parish, pastoral care is provided by a Parish Life Coordinator (a deacon) supported by a priest moderator and visiting sacramental assistance, rather than a resident pastor. The Archdiocese parish listing and the parish's own bulletin identify the current team.
- Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon Kerry Blandford
- Priest Moderator: Rev. Francis Joseph Kalapurackal
- Sacramental Assistance: Rev. Jeffrey Godecker
- Business Manager: Lisa Akers
- Administrative / Office Assistant: Darlene Barnett
- Parish Council Chair: Michael Beason
- Music Director: Susan McGregor
Parish Council
An Executive Parish Council governs the life of the parish. Past published rosters (e.g., the January 3, 2021 bulletin) show officers, council members, and committee chairs working together on parish life, finance, and facilities.
- Executive Parish Council Chairperson (past roster: Marvin Johnson)
- Vice Chairperson (past roster: Mary Thompson)
- Secretary (past roster: Peggy O'Connor-Campbell)
- Finance Chair (past roster: Ody Oruche)
- Council Members include representatives from the parish at large
Ministries & Outreach
St. Andrew the Apostle supports a handful of core ministries that animate parish life and outreach to the surrounding Indianapolis community. The parish bulletin and website prominently feature links to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), and sacramental preparation is coordinated personally by Deacon Kerry Blandford.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul — direct service to the needy and suffering
- Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) — sports and fellowship for young people
- Sacramental Preparation — contact Deacon Kerry Blandford
- Music Ministry — under the Director of Music
Music & Liturgy
Music at St. Andrew the Apostle is led by a Director of Music (currently Susan McGregor, with Eric Hynson listed in earlier parish bulletins). The Music Ministry supports the sung parts of the Sunday liturgy and special celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
- Director of Music leads the parish's liturgical music program
- Music supports the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass
Sacraments
For all sacramental preparation — including Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and the Rites of Christian Initiation — the parish directs inquiries to Deacon Kerry Blandford, the Parish Life Coordinator. Sacramental Assistance is provided by Rev. Jeffrey Godecker, with Priestly Moderator oversight from Rev. Francis Joseph Kalapurackal.
- Sacramental inquiries: contact Deacon Kerry Blandford
- Priestly Moderator: Rev. Francis Joseph Kalapurackal
- Sacramental Assistance: Rev. Jeffrey Godecker
Visiting & Location
St. Andrew the Apostle sits on the east side of Indianapolis in the 46218 ZIP code, just off the I-70 / Emerson Avenue corridor. Driving directions published by third-party Mass-time sites suggest I-70, exit north onto Emerson, then turn left (west) onto 38th Street to reach the church. The parish invites visitors to celebrate Mass with them and to contact the office with any questions.
- Address: 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46218-1444
- Phone: 317-546-1571
- Email: [email protected]
- Suggested route: I-70 → north on Emerson → west on 38th St.
Online Resources & Links
The parish website links out to a number of Catholic resources used by parishioners for daily prayer, online giving, and information about the wider Church.
- Vatican: The Holy See
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- Parish Giving (online stewardship platform)
- Reopening Letter (post-COVID worship guidance)
- Facebook: facebook.com/standrewindy
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Matthew Herold1946 (founding pastor)
Founded St. Andrew the Apostle in 1946 as one of four new Indianapolis parishes that year.
- Rev. Edward Kirchlisted 1972
Listed as co-pastor at the former 3803 Denwood Dr. address in the 1972 Archdiocese Directory.
- Rev. Thomas Williamslisted 1972
Served as co-pastor alongside Fr. Kirch in 1972.