September 8, 2021
YOU CAN HELP
Elementary CCE starts this week, yet there are two classrooms of children that still require an adult volunteer. If you can help on Tuesdays 6-7:15pm, please contact Joan Hastreiter. You’ll be teamed with another adult and given all the training and tools you need.
FR. TRUONG SON’S CHALLENGE
Here’s this week’s Forming Intentional Families challenge from Fr. Truong Son: Children, ask your parents about the Catholic Faith. Fathers, discover free movies and programs on Formed.org to teach your family. Mothers, get a Catholic Study Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church to read daily.
WORK FOR WEEKDAY
Our wonderful Weekday Children’s Program is currently hiring part-time Assistant Teachers for their Toddler and Preschool Rooms. If you enjoy working with young children, please learn more HERE and submit your resume to WCP Director Ban Haller.
HURRICANE IDA RELIEF
Want to help our neighbors in Louisiana? Please donate gift cards in $50 increments (Visa, Mastercard, Wal-Mart, Target) and bring to the parish office or drop into the offertory basket. We’ll get them to Catholic Charities to provide immediate relief.
SAFE HARBOR
Many Afghan families who served beside American troops will be making Houston their new home. Volunteer to welcome them or sponsor a family to help them build a new life in the USA. Any support you offer will make a huge difference.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
On the plaza after all Masses, visit with members from our Respect Life Ministry to learn about 40 Days for Life. Sign up to pray peacefully outside an abortion facility for an hour or two, on Mondays and Thursdays, between September 22 and October 31. Contact Marie McCoy.
EMERGENCY AID FOR HAITI
Cardinal DiNardo has requested a special collection to be taken up this Sunday to benefit Haiti. Your donation will bring direct aid to the suffering, as they continue to recover from the devastating earthquake and tropical storm. Thank you!
FILLED WITH J.O.Y.
Just Older Youth is a warm and friendly group of over-55 men and women that meets monthly. Join them for lunch at the Ave Maria Center Monday, September 13, 11am-1pm. Contact Anne Higgins to connect and have fun.
BUILD A HOUSE
Later this month, our Habitat for Humanity ministry will begin meeting each Saturday to build another house in Richmond. Be a part of it! Contact Steve Pondell for access to the signup. If you want to feed the hungry workers, contact Lawerance Perreau.
DIVINE MERCY
We have three groups that begin meeting this month to pray and study the message of Divine Mercy. Join the Thursday AM group, Wednesday PM group or a Spanish speaking Friday AM group. Go HERE to contact the coordinators.
WELCOME HOME
If you feel disconnected from the Church for any reason, consider Re-Membering Church with Deacon Tom Ruck on six Mondays at 7pm, starting September 13. There is no better time than the present to join this safe and confidential forum. Please contact Deacon Tom for details and to register.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
How are Catholics called to put our faith in action? Be part of Conversations on Catholic Social Teachings, offered via Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, starting September 14. Sessions include a brief video and time to share how that teaching might be lived. Sign up to get the Zoom link.
ROSARY FOR PREBORN
Gather to pray the Rosary for the lives of the preborn with members of the Respect Life Ministry and the Knights of Columbus on Sunday after the 11 am Mass. Meet in the Rosary Garden at Ave Maria Center.
LITERARY LADIES
Did you know that we have a book club that enjoys finding God through fiction? They meet each Wednesday at 1 pm via Zoom. They’re currently reading Far Side of the Sea and plan to start their next book on September 29. Contact Susan Mulé.
GRIEVING FAMILIES
Grieving Families is a support group specifically for those who have experienced the sudden death of a loved one. You are welcome to attend their next meeting on Thursday, September 16, 1-2:30 pm, at the Ave Maria Center.
LADIES WHO SERVE
The St. Laurence Ladies Guild meets in the parish hall each 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm, beginning September 16. Learn about this ministry that exists to serve, not be served, open to women of all ages. Contact Linda Pedersen for details.
ALL HANDS ON DECK
Pro-lifers across the community are welcome to attend an information meeting at St. Laurence on Saturday, September 18, 9:00-10:30am. Get details and register HERE.
