January 25, 2023
CHILI COOK-OFF
The Family Gather Night this Friday (Jan 27 at 6:30pm) is a Chili Cook-Off & Game Night. Sign up to bring a crockpot of your family’s secret chili recipe, plus a game you all enjoy, and be ready for some fun with other families of St. Laurence. Please RSVP by today.
FEW MORE SPOTS
Less than 200 spots remain to experience Heart of Worship with Fr. Leo Patalinghug on Saturday, February 11. Register now. And if you’re available next Tuesday, Jan 31, 10-11am, meet Fr. Drew and Kevin Klotz in the church for a holy hour of Adoration and music.
SUPER BOWL BRISKETS
The KCs are back on the plaza selling their delicious smoked brisket and pork butt for Super Bowl Sunday. Order now and pickup the morning of Feb 12. Thank you for supporting the many charities of the Knights of Columbus.
SANTO NIÑO
This year’s archdiocesan celebration of Santo Niño will be held at St. Theresa this Saturday, Jan 28. Arrive at 9:30am for Rosary, followed by Procession, and Mass at 11:00am with Cardinal DiNardo. A reception will follow in the Community Center.
WEEKDAY CHILDRENS PROGRAM
Our popular Weekday Children’s Program is this week’s Ministry Highlight. Stop by the Hospitality Desk to learn more about this program for children crib-to-5 years of age. Get on the waitlist now to be considered for the 2023-2024 school year.
SCHOOL FAMILY MASS
The annual PTO Family Mass kicks off National Catholic Schools Week, so expect the 5pm Vigil Mass this Saturday to be extra full. At all Masses, the Plaid Bag collection for SLCS Tuition Assistance will be taken up. Thank you!
WKND FOR TEENS
There’s still time to register your high school teen for the WKND Retreat. It’s Feb 17-20, a chance for your teen to get away and focus on establishing a firm foundation in Christ. But hurry, registration is due next Tuesday.
TEACH ENGLISH
You don’t need to be a certified teacher or speak another language to teach English. Just have a desire to help others. The Learn English Ministry provides the necessary support and they can use more weekday teachers right now. Please contact coordinator Wendy Moore.
MARVELOUS MYSTERY
Vacation Bible School is June 5-9, and it’s time for adult volunteers to sign up to help. Your kids will get priority registration at a reduced price. The theme Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive will be a fun way for you to grow in faith together.
WORLD CANCER MONTH
The Cancer Support Group welcomes a guest speaker at 10am on Thursday, February 2, to discuss the benefits of exercise in recovering from illness and maintaining good health. In honor of World Cancer Month, they will attend Noon Mass together, then lunch afterwards. All are welcome.
JOB FAIR
Head to Epiphany Catholic Church for their semi-annual Job Fair tomorrow, Thursday, January 26, 9am-2pm. Bring lots of resumes, because there will be plenty of companies looking for career-minded professionals in engineering, finance, healthcare, IT, sales and more.
RAYS OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houston is the location for Rays of Enlightenment, the annual Divine Mercy Conference, scheduled for Saturday, February 25. Enjoy a full day of spiritual talks by national and local speakers, Praise & Worship, Mass, Adoration and Confession. Register early. Space is limited.
NOW IN VIETNAMESE
Our Forming Intentional Families booklet is now available in Vietnamese, as well as English and Spanish. Find copies at the Hospitality Desk and digitally on our website. Please share with family members and anyone who might be blessed by it.
ON THE PLAZA
Students from St. Agnes Academy will be selling raffle tickets for $20 each for a chance to win a grand prize of a $15,000 gift card. Credit card purchases encouraged. Donations benefit the student programs and activities.
FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED
Casa de Esperanza is now hiring Family Based Care Foster Parents to live in one of their 10 fully furnished homes in a gated neighborhood, caring for children to be reunited with their families. Paid position, with benefits, minimum 12-month commitment and must be at least 25 years of age.
