Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service
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May 14, 2023: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Congratulations to the teens of our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week with Bishop Oscar Cantú!
Congratulations to the children of our parish Sunday School of Religion and students of our St. Lawrence Elementary & Middle School who received their Sacrament of First Holy Communion last Saturday!
No Daily Mass on Tuesday, May 16
Please note that due to clergy study week, there will be no 8:30 AM daily Mass on Tuesday, May 16. There will be a Communion Service instead at 8:30 AM. Thank you
Happy and Holy 5th Sunday in Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen! Alleluia! Indeed He is Risen! Alleluia! as we continue to celebrate these days of joy and blessing.
Spring time is in full bloom as the weather warms and the days are beginning to grow longer. As I noted in the bulletin last week we, as many parishes in our diocese, are celebrating the Sacraments of renewal and initiation as our teens received the Sacrament of Confirmation and our children their First Holy Communion. This newness of life and the gifts of the Holy Spirit inspire and infuse the Church with the ever new hope in Jesus Christ...
Direct link: saintlawrence.org/14may2023
¡Feliz y Santo V domingo de Pascua! ¡Aleluya! ¡Él ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Ciertamente Él ha Resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Continuemos celebrando estos días de alegría y bendición!
La primavera está en plena floración al tiempo que el clima se calienta y los días comienzan a alargarse. Como señalé en el boletín de la semana pasada, nosotros, al igual que muchas otras parroquias en nuestra diócesis, estamos celebrando los Sacramentos de renovación e iniciación, y tanto nuestros adolescentes han recibido el Sacramento de la Confirmación, como nuestros niños han hecho su primera Comunión. Esta novedad de vida y los dones del Espíritu Santo inspiran e infunden a la Iglesia la esperanza siempre nueva en Jesucristo...
Enlace directo: saintlawrence.org/14may2023
†Anthony Hole
†Bishop Emeritus Patrick J. McGrath
- Pope Francis
- Mike Armstrong
- Ann Ayala
- Erika S. Barragan
- Elaine Bellerive
- Armando Brambilla
- Fatima Brazil
- Katarina Campisi
- Vince Cascardo
- Sue Collins
- Patricia Curteman
- Linda Daily
- Greg Dundon
- Gina Galluzzo
- Esther González
- Tom Harden
- Ed Hunter
- Liliana González Martínez
- Margaret Gradwohl
- Joseph Handal
- Margaret Haselden
- Alexa Hechema
- David Hernandez
- Maria G. Hornsby
- John Jenkins
- Evelyn Lewis
- Nativa Mancebo
- Patricia Martinez
- Elizabeth McGuire
- John McGuire
- Angelina Medina
- Berna Muñoz
- Jackie Mussynski
- Pat Naki
- Virginia Olenak
- Deacon Greg Ortiz
- Shirley Ortiz
- Lina Pirotta
- Karen Pizzo
- Lupe Ramirez
- Margarito Razon
- Shirley Riley
- Joseph Riolo
- Tiburcia Rodriguez
- Marshal Rosenthal
- Elke Stephenson
- Hortensia Valadez
- Ken Wernick
Mother's Day Blessings this Weekend
As we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, there will be a special blessing at the end of all Masses this weekend for those we call Mother in our lives – Mothers, Grandmothers, Step-Mothers, Foster-Mothers, Godmothers, etc.
Loving God,
as a mother gives life and
as a mother gives life and
nourishment to her children,
so you watch over your Church.
Bless all of our mothers.
Let the example of their faith
so you watch over your Church.
Bless all of our mothers.
Let the example of their faith
and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their families,
may honor them always
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Parish Office Closed May 11 - 17
The Parish Office will be CLOSED from Thursday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 17. We will be back to serve you on Thursday, May 18. Thank you.
A Special Thank You from the 5th Grade Class!
Because of the very generous support of our parish and school communities, our St. Lawrence School Fifth Grade class was fully funded to attend Science Camp in Saratoga last week!
St. Lawrence School Spotlight
May 14: Catholic Home Missions Appeal
This weekend, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Nearly 40% of the dioceses in the United States and its territories are unable to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support of this appeal helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal.
More information can be found at: www.usccb.org/home-missions
Catholic Charities Appeal on May 21
The 12th Annual Luck of St. Lawrence Lottery is here!
Congratulations to our winners so far!
- September: $500.00
- Eduardo Hernandez
- October: $500.00
- Jason Chan
- November: $400.00
- Rose Siudzinski
- December: $300.00
- Elaine Bellerive
- January: $300.00
- Eduardo Hernandez
- February: $300.00
- Sal Gardea, Jr.
- March: $300.00
- Osendorfer Family
- April: $200.00
- Osendorfer Family
Prize Drawing Schedule
- Friday, May 26:
- $200.00
- Friday, June 9:
- $2,000.00
Join our training program at the School of Gratitude of the Franciscans of Mary, so that in imitation of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Blessed Virgin Mary we advance in the knowledge of our faith and together seek holiness. We meet every Friday from 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. There is a course for adults and a course for children at the same time. The program is in Spanish.
Sacristans Needed
Sacristan volunteers set up for Mass, including setting out the hosts, wine, sacred vessels and books, among other duties. Training is included!
For more information, see our parish website:
Thank you for considering to serve in this important ministry!
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!
Open to students in grades 4-12.
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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
When was the last time you did something really special together, just for the two of you?
Make the time to enrich and renew your marriage on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For over 50 years thousands of married couples of all ages have grown in their love and appreciation of each other. Local 2023 weekends will be held at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, Sept. 29–Oct. 1. For more information or to register please go to wwme.org or call Ken & Claranne at 408-782-1413.
