Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service
www.saintlawrence.org • (408) 296-3000 • parish@saintlawrence.org
September 18, 2022: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Happy 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time! Time does have a tendency to fly when you are having fun…when you are filled with joyful tasks…when children are around. I heard someone once describe the journey of parenthood as a time when you experienced the longest days of your life and the shortest years. It is amazing how the joys and struggles of the daily care and ministry to our children (and adults) seems to make the years run by when we can barely catch our breath.
Today we begin again the long days and short years with the first classes for our children and teens preparing for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. It is such a great blessing. We do still need adult and teen help to teach and witness the faith to our children. Please contact Eleanor de Paz if you are interested. I promise you the rewards will be great for this time spent growing little disciples.
We are also very excited to announce that we will begin Bible Study at the end of September. We will begin an 8 week study entitled Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible that will meet every other Tuesday evening beginning September 27th (in Spanish) and on October 4th (in English).
Also beginning on September 29th we will have a 24 week study from the Great Adventure Bible. More information will follow in the coming weeks...
Direct link: saintlawrence.org/18sep2022
¡Feliz Domingo XXV del Tiempo Ordinario! El tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes... cuando estás lleno de tareas alegres; cuando los niños están cerca. Una vez escuché a alguien describir el viaje de la paternidad como un momento en el que se experimentan los días más largos de la vida y los años más cortos. Es sorprendente cómo las alegrías y las luchas del cuidado diario y el ministerio dedicado a nuestros niños (y adultos) nos hace parecer ver que los años han pasado ya cuando apenas podemos recuperar el aliento.
Hoy comenzamos nuevamente los días largos y los años cortos con las primeras clases para nuestros niños y jóvenes que se preparan para recibir los Sacramentos de la Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Es una gran bendición. Todavía necesitamos la ayuda de catequistas adultos y adolescentes para enseñar y testificar la fe a nuestros hijos. Si está interesado, póngase en contacto con Eleanor de Paz. Les prometo que las recompensas serán grandes por este tiempo dedicado a formar pequeños discípulos.
También estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que comenzaremos el Estudio Bíblico a finales del mes de septiembre. Iniciaremos un estudio de 8 semanas titulado: Revelando los misterios de la Biblia, el cual se llevará a cabo en martes, cada quince días, a partir del 27 de septiembre (en español) y el 4 de octubre (en inglés).
También a partir del 29 de septiembre tendremos un estudio de 24 semanas de la Gran Aventura de la Biblia. Se dará más información en las próximas semanas...
†Edgardo Atangan
†Jorge Lawhon
The 12th Annual Luck of St. Lawrence Lottery is here!
Tickets prices:
$10.00/ticket OR
$150/booklet of 15
Each ticket you buy gives you 10 chances to win!! Tickets are available from the parish office
The September 23 Drawing Prize is $500.00
The deadline to turn in ticket stubs for September is Thursday, September 22nd at 12:00 noon
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Prize Drawing Schedule
- Friday, September 23
- $500.00
- Friday, October 28
- $500.00
- Wednesday, November 23:
- $400.00
- Wednesday, December 14:
- $300.00
- Friday, January 27, 2023:
- $300.00
- Friday, February 24:
- $300.00
- Friday, March 24:
- $300.00
- Friday, April 21:
- $200.00
- Friday, May 26:
- $200.00
- Friday, June 9:
- $2,000.00
In honor of Mexican Independence Day, our parish Hispanic Community will have a Mexican food sale and celebration on Sunday, September 18 after the 12:30 PM Spanish Mass! Come and enjoy with your family! Hope to see you there!
This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday!
We invite all Catechists, Assistants, and Leaders in Confirmation, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, TMIY and other ministries to come forward for a special blessing at the end of all Masses this weekend!
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: September 25
Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word will return to the 10:00 AM Sunday Masses beginning next weekend!
During Mass, children ages 5 to 5th grade will be invited to explore the Gospel with a catechist and return to Mass for the Liturgy of the Eucharist
No registration required
Parish Bible Study Opportunities
St. Lawrence will offer 3 Bibles Studies beginning this fall!
Fr. Mark will lead "The Great Adventure: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible"- an 8 session class in English and in Spanish and Mrs. Eleanor DePaz will lead "the Great Adventure Timeline Study"- a 24 session class in English.
We will hold introductory sessions in late September and early October. More details and registration on our parish website.
Saturdays
in the Parish Hall
• 6:45 AM: Breakfast
• 7:00 AM: Session Begins
• 8:15 AM: Session Ends
September 17
Session 2: How to Win the Culture War
This week we seek a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the midst of a Spiritual and Cultural war.
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!
Domingos por la manana
Salón Parroquial
Septiembre 18-Diciembre 18 2022
6:25 AM Desayuno caliente
6:55 AM Presentación
7:55 AM Despedida
¡Ese Hombre Eres Tú! es un programa para hombre interactive que combina las mejores investigaciones cientfficas con las ensef\anzas de la fe Catolica y la sabidurfa de los santos para desarrollar la vision del hombre vivo. Al enfrentar honestamente las presiones y las tentaciones que enfrentan los hombres en nuestra cultura moderna, iEse Hombre Eres Tu! busca formar a los hombres a ser ca paces de transformar a sus hogares ya la sociedad.
Solo presentate, o contacta a Rubén Belmont para detalles: belmontruben70@gmail.com • (408) 712-6729
iCurso sin costo!
Donaciones para desayuno son bienvenidas!
Thank you, families and friends, for joining us at our first SLEMS Dine Out Night fundraiser of the year!
We truly appreciate your continual support of our school!
Saturday, October 29
• Young Adult Career Development Workshop
Saturday, November 5
• Mass of Remembrance
Saturday-Sunday, December 3-4
• Bethlehem Holy Land Artworks Sale
Catechetical Program Registration Open!
Online Registration for all children, teen, and adult catechetical programs is still open on our parish website saintlawrence.org!
- Becoming Catholic/RCIA
- Sunday School
- Youth Ministry
- Sacramental Preparation for:
- Baptism
- First Communion
- Confirmation
Is God Calling You to be a Volunteer Catechist, Assistant or Leader?
If you are interested in helping the youth of our parish, consider signing up to be a volunteer catechist, assistant catechist, or a leader in the Youth Ministry and High School Confirmation program!
Being involved in the faith formation process allows you to deepen your own faith, meet new people, and build our parish community. Training will be provided.
For more information, please contact Eleanor at the parish office (408) 296-3000 eleanor.depaz@dsj.org
Calling All Volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer at our parish, but are not sure where you may be needed, just let us know the skills or experience you have to offer!
For more info:
Parish Office Help Needed
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking for meaningful volunteer work a few hours per week?
Consider serving in our Parish Office as a volunteer receptionist!
Please contact Giuliana, office manager at:
(408) 296-3000 or parish@saintlawrence.org
Consider Altar Serving
Altar servers form a very important part of the Church and our parish is enriched by their dedication and service. Being an altar server is a very important responsibility and requires a sincere commitment by the server and his or her family.
Learn more about our altar server ministry and prayerfully consider if you are called to serve the Lord in this special way!
Join us for Water Aerobics!
Are you ready to make waves with a fun and invigorating workout that’s easy on your joints?
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays until October 27
7:00-8:00 PM
St. Lawrence the Martyr Pool
Cost: $5.00 per class
A Rezar El Santo Rosario vía ZOOM
Todo los martes a las 7:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 830 9001 1913
Passcode: 400684
Married Couples: Looking for a romantic get-away?
Whether you’ve been married just a few years or over 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is one of the best and most affordable marriage enrichments available anywhere. Take the time you need for each other and give yourselves the marriage you deserve and God desires for all couples to have.
The next local experience is October 28-30 at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista. For more information or to register visit wwme.org.
For questions, call Ken & Claranne Schirle at (408) 782-1413.
