Coffee & Donuts - All are invited to Coffee and Donuts after both Masses this morning in the social hall downstairs.

Special Mass Schedule This Week - This week, both priests will be away for FSSP district meetings.  There will be no Masses on Tuesday or Wednesday.  Thursday we will have a 7pm Mass for the feast of the Motherhood of Mary.

Apologetics Series Begins Next Sunday - Deacon Gerry Robinson will be giving a series of apologetics classes at St. Lawrence from now through the spring of 2019.  The first class will be on Sunday, October 14, following the 10AM Mass and will be an introduction to apologetics and include a history of splits in the Church and Catholicism’s undisputed place for the first 1000 years after her establishment.

Holy Name Society Meeting Next Saturday - The Holy Name Society will meet next Saturday for the 9am Mass followed by the usual meeting in the Social Hall which will include refreshments and a talk by Fr Eichman.  If you are interested in becoming a member contact Bill Mansell at billmansell22@gmail.com

Rosary Rally—Next Saturday - On Saturday, October 13, at 11:30AM we will commemorate the 101st Anniversary of Mary’s appearance at Fatima, Portugal in 1917.  All will assemble in the front of St. Lawrence Church and process to Front Street for the recitation of the Rosary.  After the Rosary there will be a sermon followed by Benediction in St. Lawrence.  In case of inclement weather, all will take place inside the church.

Lost & Found Items - Many lost and found items have accumulated which will be given away if not picked up today.  They are on the table in the vestibule.

Write Your Name in Your Missal - Please write your name in your missal so that if it ever becomes separated from you it can easily be returned.

Knights of the Altar Annual Raffle - The Knights of the Altar (Altar Servers) will be selling raffle tickets outside following both Masses today.  The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00, and the grand prize is a statue of Our Lady of Fatima.  The winning tickets will be drawn during the All Saints party on October 21.

Young Ladies Tea - Young ladies of the parish (ages 13-18) are invited to a morning Tea at Saint Lawrence with a talk from Fr Eichman on Saturday, October 27 following the 9:00am Mass.  For more details or to RSVP contact Jill Lear at jilllear@hotmail.com

Confirmation Candidates - Parents whose children are not enrolled in Mater Dei’s catechism program but would like to be Confirmed must contact the parish office by the end of October.

Substitute Church Cleaners - We are in need of a few substitutes for our church cleaning crew.  They are only asked to be available to help a few times per year.  Contact Elaine Rainey at Seabhj3@gmail.com

Novena to the  Mother of God - Until Wednesday, October 10 at the end of each Mass we will continue to pray the novena prayer to the Mother of God (Mater Dei), our Patroness.  The prayer is found at the bottom of this bulletin.  This novena is in preparation for the feast of The Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary on October 11th.  Mass for the feast day will be at 7pm that evening.

2nd Collection, Hurricane Relief - Today there is a special collection for those impacted by Hurricane Florence and other natural disasters.

All Saints Party In Two Weeks - Our annual All Saints party will be held at St. Lawrence on Sunday, October 21.  It will include food, games, the Knights of the Altar raffle, and the “Parade of Saints” for the children.

Novena Prayer to the Mother of God

O Virgin Immaculate, Mother of God and my Mother, from thy sublime height turn upon me thine eyes of pity.  Filled with confidence in thy goodness and knowing full well thy power, I beseech thee to extend to me thine assistance in the journey of life, which is so full of dangers for my soul.

And in order that I may never be the slave of the devil through sin, but may ever live with my heart humble and pure, I entrust myself wholly to thee.

I consecrate my heart to thee for ever, my only desire being to love thy Divine Son Jesus.  Mary, none of thy devout servants has ever perished; may I too be saved.  Amen.