June 24, 2020
SUNDAY MASSES
Attendance at our 4 Sunday Masses has gradually climbed each week. Although we have not yet had to turn anyone away due to the 25% capacity rule (375 people), we do come close. Last week’s numbers: Sat 5pm-285, Sun 9am-363, Sun 1pm-317, Sun 5pm-265.
LOVING FROM A DISTANCE
In these uncertain times, the majority of our parish family is staying home, but staying connected by participating in the recorded Mass, growing as a faith-filled family, and supporting the work of the parish via Faith Direct. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity.
CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS
Carefully, we have started celebrating long-awaited Sacraments. Last Friday, 32 people who expected to come into the Church at Easter finally became Catholic; on Saturday babies were baptized; and on Sunday children made their First Communion at Mass. What joy!
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
Your act of humility and obedience is what allows us to keep the church open for Mass and Sacraments. Thank you! To clarify, masks are required; a face shield is not a replacement for a mask. So, mask-up, wash your hands, keep a safe distance, and God willing, we can continue to stay open.
CALL HIM DEACON CHAD
Joyfully, we announce that one of our own, Chad Henry, will be ordained a transitional deacon this Friday at the Co-Cathedral. This is the last phase of his formation before ordination to the priesthood a year from now! The Mass will be livestreamed, so go HERE at 7 pm on Friday, June 26, to tune in.
FOR THE GOOD OF ALL
This is Religious Freedom Week, a time to join Catholics across the country to pray, reflect and take action to preserve the great blessing of our religious freedom. Go HERE each day for a different reflection on this year’s theme: For the Good of All.
ZOOM ROSARY
What are you doing this Friday at 8 pm? Consider meeting up with other St. Laurence families on Zoom to pray the Rosary. They have been praying together each week during the pandemic and they welcome people of all ages to join them. Go HERE for the Zoom link and join them!
REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for CCE, Edge and Life Teen is available online now through August 1. Go HERE for options, including Home Study. Please consider serving as a volunteer catechist or small group leader. Registrar Ruba Kaiser can answer your questions at 281-265-5774.
BE A KNIGHT
Our Knights of Columbus invite all men age 18+ to join their large council as a way to serve parish and community. From organizing Food Drives and Fish Frys to leading Rosaries, these guys live their Catholic Faith. Go HERE to learn more at a KC Info Webinar at 7 pm Thursday, June 25 or Monday, June 29.
VIRTUAL STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE
For the first time in 2 decades we will not send buses of teens to Steubenville this month. But Steubenville Live will be a virtual conference on Friday & Saturday, July 17-18, open to teens (from rising freshmen to outgoing seniors). Sign up to participate with St. Laurence HERE and contact Mike Cleary.
MGCC MEGA CENTER
Mamie George Community Center has been named a mega center to distribute food to the hungry during the pandemic, serving up to 1,500 families each Tuesday. They need lots of volunteer help, ages 14-and-up, to work one of two shifts on Tuesdays. Go HERE for details and sign up!
HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in a service project at Mamie George Community Center on Tuesday June 30, 10:30am-2:00pm. Spots are limited, so we can safely distance while serving. Contact Mike Cleary for details and to sign up.
WORK FOR OUR SCHOOL
St. Laurence Catholic School is currently seeking an Assistant Principal for the Lower School (PreK-4th grade) and teachers for Middle School Math and ELA. Please go HERE to complete an application and send a resume to Principal Suzanne Barto.
MISS THE BULLETIN?
In COVID-time, our Sunday bulletin is a fraction of its usual 24-page size. As we make plans to restore it to its former glory, let’s hear from you. What should our bulletin include? This is a great time to make changes, so take this brief survey and let us know your thoughts.
