Mother’s Day Novena of Masses - The Mother’s Day cards are now available for the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses which will be offered May 13th – May 21st.  Please fill and place your cards into the collection basket by May 6th.

1st Communion Meetings - All children preparing to make their 1st Communion this spring will meet for their exam next Saturday, April 28, following the 9am Mass.  If you have questions contact Mrs. Walters at waltfamily1@gmail.com

Ignation Retreat for Men - June 21-24, 2018.  At OLG Seminary in Denton, Nebraska.  Fr. James Buckley, F.S.S.P. retreatmaster.  Silent retreat begins at 6:00 pm Thursday with dinner and concludes Sunday after Brunch.  Private room and bath.  Age 18 and over.  Cost $195.  Transportation from Lincoln airport provided upon request.  Register at business@fsspolgs.org or phone 402-797-7700, ext. 116.  Late registration until June 15.

New Parking Procedure - Do not park in the spaces directly beside or behind the gray building on the corner of Front  St. and State St. (407 Front Street).  The hours of operation for the new lessee’s includes evenings and weekends.  The other parking spaces formerly used do remain available as before.  Contact the office with any questions.

Bishop Gainer Visit — This Tuesday, 100th Anniversary of St Lawrence - On Tuesday, April 24, at 7pm Bishop Gainer will offer a Pontifical High Mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of St. Lawrence Church in April of 1918.  A reception will follow.

 Building Fund Collection Today - There will be a 2nd collection today for the Building Fund.  The current amount of the rectory loan is $87,165.

 Easter Duty - Every Catholic has the obligation to receive Communion at least once per year during Eastertide which continues through Trinity Sunday.  In addition, every Catholic is required to go to Confession at least once per year.