September 15, 2021
PARTIALLY OPEN
Tropical Storm Nicholas blew through, but the church, parish office and Ave Maria Center do have power. Tonight’s 6:30 Mass, the Edge kickoff and all other scheduled meetings are on! However, SLCS still has no power, and until it is restored, there is no Internet or phone service across the entire parish.
DON’T MISS THIS
Plan to attend the big speaking event at St. Laurence next week featuring Jackie Francois Angel and Bobby Angel. It’s next Thursday, September 23, 6:30-9:00pm, at the Ave Maria Center, with a focus on marriage and families. It’s FREE, but please register in advance.
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.
MEDICAL MISSION
The annual Laredo Medical Mission is canceled due to a surge in COVID cases, but our MMDM missionaries will still send flu shots, medicine and equipment to meet the needs of the poor of Laredo. Please donate HERE or take a tag after Mass. Thank you!
FLU SHOT CLINIC
The Medical Missionaries of Divine Mercy will offer their annual Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, September 26, 8am to 1pm, at the Ave Maria Center. Walk-up or drive-thru, and a flu shot will be donated to Laredo for every shot given that day. See selection and cost of shots HERE.
BLESS OUR PETS
Fr. Jaison will preside at the annual Blessing of the Animals on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Monday, October 4, at 5:30 pm, in the church courtyard. Bring your pet and a donation for the City of Sugar Land Animal Center. Please go HERE for the list of accepted foods.
FAMILY BIBLE BINGO
Meet up with other families at this month’s Family Gather Night, scheduled for Friday, September 24, 6:30-8:00pm, at the Ave Maria Center. A main course is provided, each family brings a side dish or dessert to share, followed by BINGO! It’s fun and free, just register HERE.
FR. TRUONG SON’S CHALLENGE
Here’s this week’s Forming Intentional Families challenge from Fr. Truong Son: Fathers, collect all cell phones before bedtime. Mothers, encourage regular family fasts from media. Children, give up at least one day of social media or gaming this week.
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.
25 YEARS OF ADORATION
Not all parishes have an Adoration Chapel and even fewer offer Perpetual Adoration, as we have for the past 25 years. All are welcome at an anniversary celebration in the church at 7 pm on Friday, October 1, including prayer, testimonials, music and Adoration.
CHANGING CHILDREN’S LIVES
Join a one-hour, behind-the-scenes, live tour of the Lingap Center, a safe haven for orphans and abandoned children in the Philippines, on Saturday, September 18, 6:30pm CST. Get the link and more info HERE.
TOGETHER IN HOLINESS
The 7th annual Together in Holiness marriage conference will be held at St. Theresa in Sugar Land on Saturday, September 25. Spend the day with other couples and enjoy great speakers, plus Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation. Register HERE in advance.
7 DEADLY SINS
And the 7 Lively Virtues! Join this popular study on seven Thursday evenings at 7 pm starting October 7. Learn how the virtues offer an antidote to each sin, as we strive to grow closer to God. Register and learn more HERE.
HEALING MINISTRY WORKSHOP
Registration is open now for the Healing Ministry Workshop on Saturday, October 23, 8am-4pm, in Marian Hall. This workshop is free, but you must register in advance, open to the first 250 registrants.
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.
GRIEVING FAMILIES
Grieving Families is a support group specifically for those who have experienced the sudden death of a loved one, from illness, accident, murder, suicide or miscarriage. Start healing and attend their meeting on Thursday, September 16, 1-2:30 pm, at the Ave Maria Center.
ALL HANDS ON DECK
Pro-lifers across the community are welcome to attend an information meeting at St. Laurence this Saturday, September 18, 9:00-10:30am. Get details and register HERE.
