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“Took a few photos of the Prayer Garden, installed by Father Joe, who retired in 2007.” in 2 reviews
“I was driving down Ray road when I came across St.” in 2 reviews
“The architecture reminds me of old southwestern Spanish missions.” in 3 reviews
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Chandler, AZ 85226
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Maria M.Chandler, AZ0246Mar 6, 2023Don't get me wrong this church is amazing and the people are great but if your looking to get your sacraments do NOT do this course that's taught by Kim!
Their are other churches that are willing to work with you better
I feel like I literally just got scammed from my time and money from this church
St Mary's is down the street and is willing to work with you better!
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Great people to take marriage prep classes from. Very welcoming, even if you're not Catholic
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Rachel S.San Tan Valley, AZ06827Sep 15, 2018This church is the most amazing church I've been to.
The people are friendly and the atmosphere is very community driven. You feel like home. I would highly recommend. I wish It wasn't so far away as my family and I have moved.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
Teresa S.Phoenix, AZ244939790Apr 7, 2015Palm Sunday we wanted to go somewhere new. I love checking out new churches. So this was one we had never seen before.
It is located on Ray Road in Chandler. An absolutely Beautiful Campus.
A beautiful statue in the middle of the courtyard of Saint Andrew with his fishing net.
Inside the Church is lovely, not the traditional East Coast Catholic Church.
But, still nice Inside. They had a nice choir that did lots of singing.
I would go here again. It was friendly and well laid out.
There are no booklets. Every thing is projected on to the wall.
Lots of parking all the way around.
Helpful 10Thanks 0Love this 8Oh no 0- Margaret H.Chandler, AZ06Sep 1, 2021
Very nice Catholic Church; well laid out with good music. The priests are sometimes hard to understand but that may be due to the sound system, versus their accents. Good, strong community that sings out :)
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aileen B.Mesa, AZ24009676547Oct 12, 2009Updated review
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Took the day off from work and treated myself to an hour of grounding, yet spiritually-lifting mass at Chandler's beautiful (both interior and exterior) St. Andrew the Apostle. Father Coleman was once again a delight to hear, and the adult choir and accompanying band of talented musicians always bring joy to my soul- I am ever enthralled watching the pianist perform!
Took a few photos of the Prayer Garden, installed by Father Joe, who retired in 2007. Hope you enjoy!
Helpful 10Thanks 0Love this 9Oh no 0Dec 25, 2008Previous reviewAs I walked into the church to have a look around during the last ten minutes of the 8p Youth Choir Christmas Mass service last night (I was killing time waiting for family to get out of work so that we'd attend the Midnight Mass), I was awashed with gifts of awe, beauty, and welcoming embrace that this space always bestows upon me. This was only my second visit in 27 months since I moved out of Chandler, and last night's first moments standing in this church made me wistful of my decision to leave Chandler and this space. (I went from attending mass every week to only attending two masses, Easter '07 and Christmas '08, since moving out!)
Even without the Christmas treatments (outdoor lights, indoor and outdoor Nativity decorations, gorgeous red- and gold-adorned trees, Advent wreaths, white and red poinsettias, and the fabulous (to me!) scents of frankincense and myrrh), this church and its grounds are beautfully designed. Whether or not you plan to attend a service, be sure to give yourself time to have a look around, both indoors (stained-glass windows, stations of the cross and Mother Mary grotto) and outdoors (fountain depicting Jesus, the Fisher of Men and the one-year old EXQUISITE prayer garden). I came upon this prayer garden by serendipity- while trying to kill time and burning some calories, I walked around the lot and on my way back to the courtyard, I heard and spied water fountain jets running and thought "Oh, they must have turned on the jets at the Fisher of Men statue," w/c I've never seen, or even thought it had. So I walked through the floral-motif metal gates (wrought-iron?) and walked around the rose garden. Its space was absolutely resplendent with fountains, an altar for the Virgin Mary, beautiful roses everywhere (planted, and painted in murals, which were accented with rose-adorned metal railings!), and a comfy metal and stone bench. I cannot wait to come back to this space for rejuvenating quiet reflection!
While I miss Fr. Joe Hennessy's services (he retired in '07), I thoroughly enjoyed Fr. John Coleman's personality and the enthusiastic and gleeful manner in which he presented the homily and service! The adult choir and orchestra members (all volunteers w/ the exception of the paid composer) were impressive as always. Thanks to everyone involved, I have definitely found my way back to this community and space. 
Jude D.Chandler, AZ06Aug 6, 2016Great vibrant parish. Lots of spiritual and social activities. Good new pastor.
There is a lot of focus given to tradition and scripture with efforts made to bring good outside speakers.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
Esther T.Phoenix, AZ12310384Dec 19, 2018I love this church. This isn't where I normally attend mass, but anytime I've visited for a service, retreat or gathering, I leave in a more serene and peaceful state than when I arrived.
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Giuditta G.Phoenix, AZ256736Aug 11, 2015The Architecture and meditation garden outside are superb. Someone dropped the ball inside it is an eclectic combinatiin of modern blah! What a shame!
It's kind of like fashion somethings just don't go together.
It appears to be an active congregation and does maintain an on-site food bank and frequently request contributions to help the poor. The priest's message was pleasant but not captivating.
A good place to drop in and attend a Sunday serviceHelpful 2Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 0- Angela R.Chandler, AZ214Nov 18, 2017
I love this church. The architecture reminds me of old southwestern Spanish missions. The parishioners are warm and welcoming. Everything about this church is A+
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