Holy Week Schedule
**Palms will be blessed at the High Mass on Palm Sunday, and will be available to be picked up all week for those who would like to take them home but will be attending Mass prior to the High Mass.
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!
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers
All women in the parish, married, single, with or without children, are asked and encouraged to join The Confraternity of Christian Mothers, under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows. Today’s Christian families are under attack more than ever and are in need of the support and prayers of both material and spiritual mothers everywhere.
The Confraternity was officially established in 1850 in France in response to a culture shift that had become increasingly opposed to Catholic values. Its end goal and purpose was then, and still remains today, the Christian education of the children. The mission has spread significantly, with now more than 3,500 Confraternities worldwide. (Among the noteworthy members was St. Therese’s mother, St. Zelie Martin.)
Those who belong to the Confraternity gather to pray, discuss, and advise one another. Most importantly, they share in all of the prayers of, and graces gained from, all of the other members throughout the world. In addition, the Church grants members special indulgences on various feast days throughout the year. There are very few membership obligations in exchange for abundant graces and benefits.
There will be a Solemn Reception Mass on Friday, April 22 at 6:30 pm for those women wishing to join the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. It is an honor that Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap, National Director of the Confraternity, will be present for the Mass and induction ceremony that evening.
Future meetings will be held after the 9 am Mass on the 4th Saturday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Attendance is encouraged, but not necessary to be a member, and the inability to attend these meetings should in no way deter anyone from joining the Confraternity. For more information or to register to be included in the Solemn Reception Mass, please contact Stephanie Fonticoba at mothers@stlawrence.cc
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 on Saturday, April 9, 10am:
Bishop Gainer will come to confer Confirmation and to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass. A reception at the Civic Club on Front Street will follow. Those interested in helping with refreshments afterwards are encouraged to email socials@stlawrence.cc
Young Adults:
For any young adults (ages 18-35) interested, the St. Lawrence Young Adult Group will be meeting after the 11am Mass today, Feb. 13, at Squeaky Rail Diner (505 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA 17025) to have brunch together. We will meet there around 1pm. For more information contact Fr. Killackey at assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc
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 R.S.V.P.: youthgroup@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. 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.
Monday Night Basketball at Local YMCA:
We are happy to announce that we have reached an agreement with the local YMCA (701 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101) to use their gym for Monday Night basketball on every Monday from 7pm-8:30pm through the end of April. Any men interested in participating can contact Tom Allen at basketball@stlawrence.cc for more information.
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.
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.
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.