Eucharistic Procession today:
Today we celebrate the External Feast of Corpus Christi. One of the central features of the liturgy of this day is a beautiful procession after Mass with the Blessed Sacrament enthroned in the monstrance. Our Eucharistic Procession will follow the 11am Mass today. If you attend an earlier Mass, please consider joining us in this beautiful tradition after the 11am Mass.
Hic est panis, qui de cœlo descéndit. Non sicut manducavérunt patres vestri manna, et mórtui sunt. Qui mandúcat hunc panem, vivet in ætérnum.
This is the bread that has come down from heaven; not as your fathers ate the manna, and died. He who eats this bread shall live forever.
Sunday Sports today:
After the Eucharistic Procession following today's 11am Mass, parishioners are invited to gather at Adams-Ricci Park, 100 E Penn Dr., Enola to play sports starting around 1:45pm. Parishioners gather for sports every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. If you are interested in taking part, please email sports@stlawrence.cc.
Volunteer Needed:
We are looking for someone to help clean the church in the months that have a fifth Saturday. This is a commitment of only four or five times a year. The remaining fifth Saturdays this year are in July, October, and December. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kristin Patterson at: clean@stlawrence.cc.
Chant Camp 2022:
This summer’s Chant Camp under the direction of Music Director Paul Thomas May is scheduled for July 11-15. Registration for parishioners began May 22. Registration for non-parishioners opened June 5 (if space is still available). The first four days are spent learning and preparing the sacred music for an 11am Sung Mass on the feast of St. Henry, Emperor, Confessor; other daily activities held at Wormleysburg Park include sports/games, and Lunch. This year our instructors will include two FSSP seminarians from Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary. For more information please contact Paul Thomas May at: music@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. Killackey: assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc for more information.
Farewell Reception next Sunday, June 26:
We will have a Farewell Reception for Fr. Killackey next Sunday, June 26, at the Civic Club, 612 N Front St. following the 9am and 11am Masses. Fr. Killackey has been a tremendous blessing to everyone at St. Lawrence. Please join us in saying farewell to Father as he prepares to begin his new assignment.
2022 Diocesan Annual Appeal:
Our goal for 2022 is $16,093.00. So far this year, parishioners have contributed $5,935.00. 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. The Extraordinary Form of the Mass is offered each day, and there are opportunities for confession, prayer, and fellowship with Catholics from around the country and around the world. Come for one day or three, for 6 miles or 60. Transportation & TLC for weary pilgrims provided along the way through majestic, autumn Adirondacks forests! This year will include a ‘Modified Pilgrimage’ for parents with young children as well as seniors. (Pilgrims younger than 13 register gratis) Please note that in order to get the $80 per person group rate you must have your registration packet in the collection basket or to the Parish office by June 26 (The rate increases to $135 after June 30). If you have 3 or more people you may register on the website by July 1 for the same group rate: https://pilgrimage-for-restoration.org/fees-discounts-simplified/. Stop by the St. Lawrence Brigade information table outside the Church after the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses today, June 19 & next Sunday, June 26, to speak with Joachim Hall, Event Coordinator, and other veteran pilgrims, and pick up a registration packet! You may also contact the Parish office at: secretary@stlawrence.cc. For more information about the Pilgrimage, visit: www.pilgrimage-for-restoration.org/modified-pilgrimage/.
Adjustment to Wednesday and Friday Evening Confession Schedule:
Confessions before Mass on Wednesday and Friday evenings will begin one hour before Mass rather than 30 minutes before Mass. With the exception of First Fridays and the Third Wednesdays’ St. Jude Mass, Confessions will end at the beginning of Mass. On First Fridays and Third Wednesdays, Confessions will begin one hour before Mass and will continue during Mass as long as there are penitents. The extra half hour of Confessions before Mass should provide enough opportunity for Confession for most people. This also keeps our Confession availability for these days consistent even when one priest is gone (except for First Fridays and Third Wednesdays), and usually provides a minimum of eight hours of Confessions each week, with sometimes much more. The priests are always available, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, to hear Confessions in cases of sacramental emergency. That is, in case of mortal sin, you may call us in the middle of the night, and we will meet you at the church to hear your Confession. This shows the importance of staying, by God’s grace, in the state of grace. If one were to cut off a limb, he would not hesitate to call call 911. Mortal sin is much worse, and one must address it immediately if, God forbid, he were to commit it.
Banns of Marriage: Dominic Rodriguez and Kathleen Socks
Be it known to all here present that Dominic Rodriguez of the quasi-parish of St. Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr, son of Juan and Michelle Rodriguez; and Kathleen Socks of the Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Hanover, Pennsylvania; daughter of Peter and Laura Socks; intend to be united in holy matrimony. Wherefore, we hereby admonish each and all that, if any of you has knowledge of an impediment existing which would prevent their marrying, whether it be an impediment of blood relationship, relationship through marriage, spiritual relationship, or of any other kind, you are bound to make it known to the pastor or bishop as soon as possible. This is the third publication of the banns.
Banns of Marriage: Tyler Wiggins and Deirdre O'Leary
Be it known to all here present that Tyler Wiggins, of the parish of Saint John the Beloved, McLean, Virginia, son of Weston and Sharon Wiggins; and Deirdre O'Leary of the quasi-parish of St. Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr; daughter of Thomas O'Leary and Clare Cole; intend to be united in holy matrimony. Wherefore, we hereby admonish each and all that, if any of you has knowledge of an impediment existing which would prevent their marrying, whether it be an impediment of blood relationship, relationship through marriage, spiritual relationship, or of any other kind, you are bound to make it known to the pastor or bishop as soon as possible. This is the first publication of the banns.
Young Adult Group 3rd Annual Volleyball Tournament:
The St. Catherine of Siena Young Adult Group is hosting their 3rd annual Volleyball tournament and barbeque on Saturday, July 23, at Lingle Park in Harrisburg (1130 Pleasant Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111). starting at 2pm .This event is open to young adults (ages 18-35). St. Lawrence Young Adult Group will also be hosting young adult groups from other Latin Mass communities in the area. We will first have our tournament between different parish teams, and then hold a barbeque in the nearby pavilion. If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to: assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc.
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.
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 held on Mondays at 5:45pm.