Today, Sunday, May 1, we will have our Coffee and Doughnut Social after the 9am & 11am Masses at the Civic Club on Front Street. We will continue this temporarily during part of the Easter Season. We will need additional volunteers, including crossing guards. If you can help, please contact socials@stlawrence.cc.

May Crowning:

Next Sunday, May 8, we will have a crowning of Our Blessed Mother prior to the 11am Mass. All children who wish to join the procession should line up on the sidewalk on the side of the building by 10:45am. We will then process into the church for the crowning.

Mother’s Day Novena:

May 8–16 we will have our Mother’s Day Novena Masses. Please place your Mother’s Day intention envelopes in the Collection Basket today.

Mother’s Day Carnations:

On Mother's Day, May 8, the Girls Sodality will be distributing carnations after the 9am and 11am Masses. Donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will be given to Pennsylvanians for Human Life, a local pro-life group.

Legion of Mary:

"For this is the will of God, your sanctification:..." (First Epistle of St. Paul to the Thessalonians Chpt 4, vs 3). This is the goal of the Legion of Mary, to sanctify its members by actively bringing souls to Christ through the work of Our Lady.  Please consider becoming an active member. Guests are always welcome to attend meetings. Contact Dan Jones at legionofmary@stlawrence.cc for more information. Meetings are Mondays at 5:45pm.

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 the 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

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 regularly-scheduled practice will be May 14. 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.

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.

The Confraternity of St. Peter:

The Confraternity of St. Peter is a group established to support the FSSP and its charism through prayers and sacrifices.  The people in this group pray a decade of the Rosary and special Confraternity prayer every day, and also have one Mass per year said for supporting vocations, the sanctification of priests and their pastoral endeavors.  If you are interested in joining this Confraternity, you can find more information here: https://fssp.com/confraternity-of-saint-peter/.

FSSP Confraternity Prayer

V. Remember, O Lord, Thy congregation.

R. Which Thou hast possessed from the beginning.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus, born to give testimony to the Truth, Thou who lovest unto the end those whom Thou hadst chosen, kindly hear our prayers for our pastors. Thou who knowest all things, knowest that they love Thee and can do all things in Thee who strengthenest them.

Sanctify them in Truth. Pour into them, we beseech Thee, the Spirit whom Thou didst give to Thy apostles, who would make them, in all things, like unto Thee. Receive the homage of love which they offer up to Thee, who hast graciously received the threefold confession of Peter. And so that a pure oblation may everywhere be offered without ceasing unto the Most Holy Trinity, graciously enrich their number and keep them in Thy love, who art one with the Father and the Holy Ghost, to whom be glory and honor forever. Amen.

Banns of Marriage: Evan Albright and Celine Mason

Let it be known to all here present that Evan Blair Albright, son of Scott Albright and Nicole Price and Celine Genevieve Mason, daughter of Craig Mason and Susanne Mason, intend to contract marriage between themselves. Therefore, we admonish all that if anyone is aware of any existing impediment that would prohibit marriage between them, that he is obligated to reveal it as soon as possible to the Parish Priest, and this serves as the third publication of these Banns.

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

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 Masses. 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.

Email Prayer Chain:

If you are not currently on the Mater Dei prayer request email list and would like to be, email prayers@materdeipa.com to be added. Parishioners are able to send in prayer intentions which are then shared with everyone on the email list.