Scheduling notes for Lent
Fridays in Lent: Stations of the Cross will be at 6 pm (replacing Adoration during Lent). Vespers will remain at 5 pm, and Mass will be at 6:30 pm immediately following Stations. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence, binding gravely
Confirmation on Saturday, April 9:
Bp. Gainer plans to come to confer Confirmation and to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass. Those interested in helping with refreshments afterwards are encouraged to email socials@stlawrence.cc
Mater Dei Council #17914 Established
St. Lawrence established its own council of the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, February 19. The Knights chose to honor the Mother of God and the role she played in the history of the Latin Mass community here at St. Lawrence, erected as the Mater Dei Community in 2007, naming the council Mater Dei Council.
The Knights of Columbus has now assigned it a council number, #17914. Fourteen Knights took their Degree of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, exemplified by the St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Degree Team, led by their Grand Knight, Lou Zola. In attendance to witness the degree were Fr. Smith, Immediate Past State Deputy Mark Jago, General Agent Steve Hutek, Assistant General Agent Paul Brotzen, Field Agent William Russell (who is also a member of the new council), District Deputy Dave Bloomer, and special advisor Jerome Wood. After the exemplification, the Knights convened an organizational meeting, electing Joshua S. Logan as their initial Grand Knight.
Officers Mater Dei Council #17914
Fr. Smith will be away Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8. He will be attending the Mass of Dedication and Consecration of the Altar at Thomas Aquinas College in New England.
Young Adult Emmitsburg Shrine Lenten Day of Recollection, March 12:
For those young adults (ages 18-35) interested, we will be having a Lenten Day of recollection down at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, MD for the FSSP parishes in the region on Saturday, March 12. This day will include Mass at 9am, some spiritual conferences, time for Confession and Adoration, a tour of the grounds, and Stations of the Cross at the nearby Lourdes Grotto. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and there will be an optional group dinner at the end of the day. If interested or if you have any questions, please contact the Young Adult group at assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc. Registration is $20 March 7, after which the fee will rise to $25 until we reach the group capacity.
Saint Lawrence of Rome Youth Group:
Please join us for games and festivities on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in the social hall from 6-9 pm for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The evening will conclude with the prayers of the rosary in the chapel after a talk by Father Killackey. Feel free to bring an Irish snack to share and a friend. Anyone age 13- through high school is welcome! Questions: youthgroup@stlawrence.cc
Undefeated Courage:
Expectant mothers in their 1st or early 2nd trimester are needed to serve as training models for nurses who will be staffing a mobile ultrasound unit. The ultrasound location is at Family Life Center, 55 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, Pa on March 8—1:15pm-7:15pm and March 12—9:15am-4:15pm. For more information please contact Family Life Center (717) 243-1918.
Special thanks to all our benefactors who donated over $3,000 for the 75-volumes of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas editions for our Library. Open Letter to Pope Francis: PreserveTheLatinMass.org. is promoting their “Open Letter to Pope Francis” online signature drive, today after Mass. They are a group of Catholic laymen who have started a grassroots, worldwide campaign to raise awareness and galvanize support among all Catholics who believe that the Latin Mass is an essential part of the Church. Please add your name to the growing names of signers. May God reward you.
Confraternity of Christian Mothers:
Mark your calendars! There will be a Lenten Day of Recollection on March 26. More information to follow.
Expectant Mothers:
If you are expecting a child and registered in the Community, please let us know so we can put your expected date in our date book and rejoice with your family! Please send photos of your new baby’s baptism to include on our new Website! Please notify us at contact@stlawrence.cc
Calling all Altar Boys and those interested:
Any boy who has received his First Holy Communion is invited to consider being an altar boy at St. Lawrence. The altar boys meet on the second Saturday of the month. (The next practice will be March 12). The meeting begins after the 9 am Mass, and concludes at 12:30 pm, and includes a light breakfast, a meeting with a spiritual talk from one of the priests, practice serving, recreation, pizza for lunch, and clean up. For more information about becoming an altar boy, email Fr. Smith or Mr. Pitman at altarboys@stlawrence.cc.
Openings in the Choir at St. Lawrence:
The choir has openings for additional dedicated volunteers and one qualified section leader. Members are expected to be available for Thursday evening rehearsals, Sunday 11am Masses throughout the year, and for other important Feast Days as notified. Volunteers with previous choral experience are preferred, but those with strong desire may be considered at the discretion of the Music Director. Section Leader position is available for Tenor; all applicants must audition and demonstrate strong vocal musicianship. Inquiries can be directed to Paul Thomas May at music@stlawrence.cc.
Sunday Socials:
Help still needed: Please consider helping with our Sunday Socials after the 9am and 11am Mass. The goal is to have many volunteers so that volunteers only have to do their duty once every month or two.
Music Lessons:
Would you like to have your children enrolled in music lessons? The State Street Academy (SSA), which is located in the St. Lawrence lower level, accepts students for a semester-length course of lessons in an instrument of choice with a recital at the end of the semester. There are skilled teachers for lessons in piano, violin, and voice among other instruments. In the coming semester the SSA will be able to offer instruction in harp if there is enough interest. For further inquiries on price and/or to reserve a spot for harp lessons, please send an email to Paul Thomas May at music@stlawrence.cc.
Inquiry Class Reminder:
If you are not Catholic and are interested in Catholicism, or if you know of anyone who is at all interested, we hold an Inquiry class every Monday at 6pm in the school building behind church. This is a no commitment class and all one needs to do is show up. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact the office at contact@stlawrence.cc
Sunday Socials:
Help still needed! Please consider helping with our Sunday Socials after the 9am and11am Mass. The goal is to have many volunteers so that volunteers only have to do their duty once every month or two.