Patron of our Parish
St. Andrew the Apostle
Fisherman. Follower. First Called.
Before he became a saint, Andrew was a simple fisherman, hard-working, humble, and deeply spiritual. He was the first disciple called by Jesus, earning him the title “Protokletos” in Greek, meaning “the first-called.”
He wasn’t loud like Peter or scholarly like Paul. Andrew led with quiet faith, gentle courage, and a heart for sharing Jesus with others. In fact, it was Andrew who introduced his brother Simon Peter to Christ (John 1:41). That says a lot about him: always pointing people to Jesus, never seeking the spotlight.
His Characteristics
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Humble and Unassuming – content to be in the background, yet crucial to the mission.
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Courageous in Faith – preached in far-off lands, even to the point of martyrdom.
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A Bridge-Builder – brought people to Christ, including the Greeks who wanted to meet Jesus.
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Faithful to the End – chose to be crucified on an X-shaped cross, feeling unworthy to die like Jesus.
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Simple, yet Steady – a man of action, patience, and perseverance — much like the fishermen of our coast.
Who was St. Andrew?
Our Saint. Our Story.
It’s no coincidence that St. Andrew is the patron of our parish.
From the very beginning, this church has been rooted in the fishing community, people of the sea, known for their strength, simplicity, and deep devotion.
Even today, you’ll see fishermen mending their nets in the church compound, elders praying the rosary, and children growing up in the same pews their great-grandparents once sat in.
St. Andrew understands them because he was one of them.
Why He Still Matters
St. Andrew reminds us that you don’t need to be perfect or powerful to follow Christ.
You just need to say "yes", and cast your net of faith into deeper waters.
He walked the shores of Galilee. We walk the shores of Bandra.
And across the centuries, his story still calls us -
Come, follow me.