Mother’s Day Novena:

Mother’s Day cards are available in the Vestibule for the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses which will be offered May 8 – 16. Please fill out the intention envelope and place it in the collection basket on May 1.

Today, Sunday, April 24:

We will have our coffee and doughnut social after the 9am & 11am Mass at the Civic Club on Front Street. We will continue this temporarily during part of the Easter season, May 1 and May 8. We will need additional volunteers, including crossing guards. If you can help, please contact socials@stlawrence.cc.

May Crowning:

In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we will have a crowning of Our Blessed Mother on May 8 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.

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 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. 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.

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/.

Sunday Sports:

For those families interested, we will be holding a rotation of sports (soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc.) on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at a park across the river.  If you are interested in joining and for more information, please email Chris Sloane at sports@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.

Congratulations to Duane and Lindsay Whitlock on the Baptism of their daughter Lucy Mae Whitlock  April 19, 2022

Congratulations to Lucas J. Whitten who was received into the Church at the Easter Vigil.

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 second publication of these Banns.

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 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.

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.