Friday Religious Education Academic Program:
Registration for St. Lawrence’s 2022-23 Religious Education Academic Program will begin next week, August 7, for any interested student from preschool (age 3) - high school. We are pleased to announce the addition of Sacramental Preparation classes for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please stop by the information table located outside today, July 31, after the morning Masses, to learn more and speak with alumni from our program.
St. Lawrence Youth Group:
Youth Group will NOT meet in August this year. Stay tuned for details regarding our next gathering Saturday, September 17 and mark your calendar to participate in PA March for Life, Monday, September 19, 2022. Thank you to Mrs. Dawn Forbeck for her dedication and continued support of Mater Dei Youth Group at St. Lawrence of Rome! Please offer a private prayer or other spiritual offering for Mrs. Forbeck's intentions. Questions? Email: youthgroup@stlawrence.cc
Parish Picnic:
Sunday, August 7 following Pontifical Orchestral High Mass. The parish Picnic will be held at Roof Park, 599 Lewisberry Rd., New Cumberland, Noon-5pm. We invite all parishioners to join us at the picnic to celebrate our Feast Day! A sign up genius link will be emailed to Parishioners this week. Please use the signup genius to volunteer at the picnic and to bring a dish to share. If you are a registered parishioner and are not on the email list, please contact the office at secretary@stlawrence.cc or use the links below:
Fr. Smith will be away today, Sunday July 31. He will be celebrating the Pro Populo while he is away.
Pontifical Orchestral High Mass and Parish Picnic:
Sunday August 7: Bishop Gainer will preside over the Principle Mass at 11:00 am for the external solemnity of St. Lawrence’s Feast day. To compliment the solemnity of the Feast, the Mass will be accompanied by an orchestra playing Joseph Haydn’s Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Deo. This Mass setting also highlights the organ which will be played by Brian Myers, FSSP Seminarian. It will be a joyous occasion and a great blessing to have our Bishop joining us for our Patron’s Feast. Our Parish Picnic will follow immediately after the Mass (Noon until 5pm) at Roof Park, 599 Lewisberry Rd., New Cumberland.
Mass Intentions:
Mass Intentions are filled for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year. We currently are not accepting Mass intentions. We will resume taking Mass Intentions on October 1.
2022 Diocesan Annual Appeal:
Our goal for 2022 is $16,093.00. So far this year, parishioners have contributed $11,210.00. If you would like to help St. Lawrence reach our goal, please contact Fr. Smith.
27th Annual Pilgrimage for Restoration:
The Pilgrimage of Restoration will be held this year on September 23-25, 2022. Members of St. Lawrence are invited to participate! Fellow pilgrims, young and old, join in penance and in hope on the way to Our Lady’s Shrine of Martyrs, Auriesville, New York. For more information about the Pilgrimage, visit: www.pilgrimage-for-restoration.org/modified-pilgrimage.
Confraternity of Christian Mothers:
The Confraternity will meet after the 9am Saturday Mass each fourth Saturday of the month. The next regular scheduled meeting is this Saturday, August 27. We will begin the day with 8am Adoration followed by 9am Mass. The Meeting will be in the Social following the 9am Mass. For information email: mothers@stlawrence.cc
St. Catherine of Siena Young Adults' Group:
For any young adults (ages 18-35) interested, St. Lawrence has a Young Adult Group which meets about three times a month for different events, including social events, charitable works, and Bible studies. Please email Fr. Cortes: assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc for more information.
Congratulations to Nicholas and Ana Maria Julien:
on the Baptism of their daughter Mary Lily Julien, June 23, 2022
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 to include on our new Website! Please notify us at contact@stlawrence.cc
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 on Mondays at 5:45pm. Contact Dan Jones at: legionofmary@stlawrence.cc for more information.
South Street Garage Parking:
You are able to park for free on Sundays at South Street Garage. The procedure for using the garage is as follows:
Any problems please notify Fr. Smith.
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.
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 the behind 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
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.