Holy Week Schedule
April 14—Holy Thursday
April 15—Good Friday
April 16—Holy Saturday
April 17—Easter Sunday
Mozart Orchestral Mass for Easter Sunday:
Just as at Christmas, we will offer a Solemn High Mass at 11 am Easter Sunday morning accompanied by an orchestra assembled by our music director, Paul Thomas May, playing Mozart’s Kliene Credomesse (K192). It promises to be a glorious way to celebrate our most important feast day.
Blessing of Paschal lambs, eggs, bread, and new fruits:
After the 11 am orchestral Mass on Easter Sunday, the priests will give special blessings only given at Easter for any lambs, eggs, bread, or new fruits that parishioners would like to bring to be blessed.
Sunday Socials at the Civic Club to celebrate Easter:
On Easter Sunday, April 17, we will have our coffee and doughnut social and Easter Egg hunt after the 11am Mozart Orchestral Mass at the Civic Club on Front Street. We will continue this temporarily during part of the Easter season, on April 24, May 1, and May 8. We will need additional volunteers, including crossing guards. If you can help, please contact socials@ stlawrence.cc.
Easter Egg Hunt
There will be an Easter Egg hunt following the 11am Orchestral Mass in the area around the Civic Club. Please join us!
New Altar Boy cassocks and surplices:
We will be purchasing Altar Boy cassocks and surplices for our growing Parish. If you are interested in helping with this purchase, please contact Fr. Smith. The total amount will be $1,700. Thank you for your generosity!
Cleaning Volunteer Needed:
We are looking for someone to help clean the church on the 2nd Saturday of each month after the 9:00 Mass. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kristin Patterson at clean@stlawrence.cc
Confirmation:
We are grateful to Bishop Gainer who conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on our young people yesterday. Congratulations to you, your families, and your sponsors.
Thank you to all the Catechists, Assistants, and the many volunteers who helped at the Civic Club to make this a memorable day for our confirmation students and their families. May God Reward you!
Saint Lawrence of Rome Youth Group—Please join us for outdoor games and a bonfire at the Fifelski home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The evening will conclude with a talk by Father Killackey and the rosary. Feel free to bring a snack to share and a friend. Anyone age 13- through high school is welcome! For questions or to RSVP youthgroup@stlawrence.cc
Lost and Found:
Did your child lose a shoe or toy? Can't find your missal? A water bottle, a book or something you've been wondering where it went? The lost and found is located in the social hall in the basement. If you or your child have lost anything in the past, please take some time to head to the basement. Once a quarter, we clean out the lost and found, donating the remaining items to charity. Please take a look soon, our quarterly clean out is two weeks away! As of Palm Sunday, everything there will be free to take for anyone, and by Holy Saturday all remaining items will be disposed of.
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. Due to the special schedule for Holy Week, the next regularly-scheduled practice will be May 14, but special practices will be held for those serving during Holy Week. The regular 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.
Registration at St. Lawrence Church:
The Pastor and Assistant Pastor have the special grace to guide those who are registered parishioners and are hence assigned to their care. The Mass offered for the people every Sunday, Pro Populo, is offered for those who are registered members. Anyone seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony here must be registered and active parishioners for 6 months. Registration forms are available on our website.
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.
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
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. If you can help please email socials@stlawrence.cc.