Scheduling notes for Lent

Fridays in Lent: Stations of the Cross will be at 6 pm (replacing Adoration during Lent). Vespers will remain at 5 pm, and Mass will be at 6:30 pm immediately following Stations. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence, binding gravely

St. Joseph’s Feast Day:

Saturday, March 19 at 9am there will be a High Mass. The Mater Dei Chorister’s, who have been practicing  all year during their Friday Religious Education Program, will be singing at the 9am Mass.

Confirmation on Saturday, April 9:

Bp. Gainer plans to come to confer Confirmation and to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass. Those interested in helping with refreshments afterwards are encouraged to email socials@stlawrence.cc

Confraternity of Christian Mothers: Mark your calendars!

There will be a Lenten Recollection on March 26. More information to follow.

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’s baptism to include on our new Website! Please notify us at contact@stlawrence.cc

Mater Dei Council #17914 Established:

St. Lawrence established its own council of the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, February 19. The Knights chose to honor the Mother of God and the role she played in the history of the Latin Mass community here at St. Lawrence, erected as the Mater Dei Community in 2007, naming the council Mater Dei Council.

For more information contact Josh Logan at knights@stlawrence.cc

Undefeated Courage:

Expectant mothers in their 1st or early 2nd trimester are needed to serve as training models for nurses who will be staffing a mobile ultrasound unit. The ultrasound location is at Family Life Center, 55 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, Pa on March 8—1:15pm-7:15pm and March 12—9:15am-4:15pm. For more information please contact Family Life Center (717) 243-1918.

Special thanks to all our benefactors who donated over $3,000 for the 75-volumes of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas editions for our Library.

Young Adults:

For any young adults (ages 18-35) interested, the St. Lawrence Young Adult Group will be meeting today, Sunday March 13, after the 11am Mass 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 games and festivities on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in the social hall from 6-9 pm for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The evening will conclude with the prayers of the rosary in the chapel after a talk by Father Killackey. Feel free to bring an Irish snack to share and a friend. Anyone age 13- through high school is welcome! Questions: youthgroup@stlawrence.cc

Tuesday Adorers needed:

Adoration is in need of 3 permanent adorers, one for each time slot for the 9am, 10am and 11am adoration hours. We would also like to have a backup adoration coordinator in case the current coordinator is unavailable. The assistant coordinator will at times be needed when a last minute substitute is needed. This is just to assure that adoration runs smoothly. If you can help as an Adorer or assisting the coordinator please contact Amanda Healy at tuesdayadoration@stlawrence.cc.

Young Adult Group St. John Bible Study:

For those young adults interested, Fr. Killackey will be leading the last two sessions of a St. John's Gospel Bible study over the next two months.  The first will be Friday, March 18 after the evening Mass in Classroom 1; and the second will be Friday, April 29 at the same time.  For information, please email Fr. Killackey at assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc.

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 for more information.

Coffee and Doughnut Socials:

We are very happy to once again have our socials in the basement after the 9 am and 11 am Masses. We invite everyone to come and get to know your fellow parishioners. To get to the basement, please go through the courtyard (through the door on the Epistle side of the Church), or by exiting the front of the church and entering through the exterior door on Buttonwood Street.

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. (The next practice will be April 9). The 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sunday Socials: Help still needed!

Please consider helping with our Sunday Socials after the 9am and11am Mass. The goal is to have many volunteers so that volunteers only have to do their duty once every month or two.