February 1, 2023
10 DAYS AWAY
Heart of Worship is almost here! Online registration closes at noon Monday, February 6. After that, in-person registration will remain open until sold out. Don’t miss this chance to see Fr. Leo Patalinghug, a National Eucharistic Preacher.
SUPPORT THE DSF
Thank you for prayerfully considering how to support the Diocesan Services Fund. Your donation helps ministries across the archdiocese that one parish couldn’t sustain alone. Visit give.archgh.org and select St. Laurence from the drop-down menu. Thank you!
HELP ST. HYACINTH
St. Hyacinth in Deer Park, where Fr. Reginald Samuels is pastor, suffered major property damage in the January 24 tornado. Make a donation to help Fr. Reggie’s parish recover and please keep them in your prayers.
FAITH COMPELS US
Dr. Christine Hernandez gave an outstanding talk on the Great Commandment last Tuesday. If you missed it, you’re in luck, it was recorded. Get ready for an inspiring talk.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Kids of volunteers get priority registration at a reduced price for Vacation Bible School. VBS is held the mornings of June 5-9, and the theme is all about making the Mass come alive. Sign up now and be intentional about growing in faith with your children.
WORLD CANCER MONTH
In honor of World Cancer Month, the Cancer Support Group will feature a guest speaker at their meeting tomorrow, February 2, at 10am, in St. Clare. Afterwards, they will attend Noon Mass together, then lunch. Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers welcome!
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Perhaps you never received the Sacrament of Confirmation when you were younger? A 9-week class to prepare adults for Confirmation on Pentecost will begin on March 23. Contact Mary Visser for details and schedule an interview.
YOU ARE BELOVED
Patty Schneier returns to St. Laurence on Saturday, February 18, as the featured presenter at the Fort Bend Theresian Day of Prayer. Open to all women, 8:30am-3:00pm, at the Ave Maria Center. Register by February 6.
STEPS 4 STUDENTS
Have fun and support Catholic Education at Steps 4 Students. Or hit the snooze button and make a donation by clicking on St. Laurence Catholic School to help our school make its goal. Thank you!
TEACH ENGLISH
You don’t need to be a certified teacher or speak another language to teach English, just a desire to help others. The Learn English Ministry provides the necessary support and they need more weekday teachers. Please contact coordinator Wendy Moore.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
Take a trip to the Holy Land with Deacon Don & Sherry Burns October 25 – November 4, 2023. Visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Capernaum and more. Contact Deacon Don if you have questions and register now.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE
There are still a few openings for Rays of Enlightenment on Saturday, February 25, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Register now for a full day of spiritual talks by national and local speakers, Praise & Worship, Mass, Adoration and Confession.
WIN A MERCEDES-BENZ
Buy a raffle ticket for $25 (or 5 for $100) for a chance to win a 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250. February 24 is the date of the annual Guadalupe Radio Network Car Raffle. Houston Catholic radio is non-profit, fully dependent on the support of its listeners.
150 YEARS OF SPIRITANS
Celebrate with the Spiritans to mark their 150th anniversary in the United States serving parishes, schools and chaplaincies. Register now for the gala event at the Cathedral Centre the evening of Thursday, February 9.
