Father’s Day Novena:

Father’s Day cards are available in the Vestibule for the Father’s Day Novena of Masses which will be offered June 19-June 27. Please fill out the intention envelope and place it in the collection basket by June 12.

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 begins May 22. Registration for non-parishioners opens 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.

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 regularly-scheduled practice will be June 11. The regular meeting begins after the 9 am Mass. It includes a light breakfast, a meeting led with a spiritual talk from one of the priests, practice serving, recreation, pizza for lunch, and clean up. It concludes at 12:30 pm. For more information about becoming an Altar Boy, email Fr. Smith or Mr. Pitman at: altarboys@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.

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.

Congratulations to John and Sharon Knowles as they celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary!

Adult Catechism Class:

Monday, May 30 will be our last Adult Catechism Class. We will have a summer break and resume in the Fall.

High School Graduation Mass:

For any parishioner families who have high school students graduating this spring, we will be offering a graduation Mass followed by a reception in the parish social hall on Friday evening, June 3.  The evening will begin with a Holy Hour starting at 5:30pm, followed by Mass at 6:30pm, and then the reception after Mass ends.  If you are interested in participating, please email Fr. Killackey at: assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc.

 Altar Cloth Ministry:

If you would like to learn how to clean, maintain, and prepare the Sacred Fabrics used on and at the altar for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, please email: altarcloths@stlawrence.cc. We would like to form a small group of people who would slowly learn the techniques and care required for the linen cloths placed on the altar, the most sacred part of a church, under which rest relics of the martyrs, and upon which is performed the Sacrifice of Calvary in an unbloody manner. These cloths include the three layers of cloths on the altar, on the credence table, the cloths used for the ceremonial hand washing in the sacristy as part of the vesting prayers, as well as the long, white garment (the alb) worn by the priest while celebrating Mass; and the short white garment worn by the priest while reciting the Divine Office (the surplice). Due to the great dignity of the act in which the church uses these fabrics, they must always be clean and beautiful. If interested, we invite you to attend an information session which should occur sometime this summer. You may then evaluate if you would like to be part of the regular rotation. If you are interested in joining the Altar Cloth Ministry, email:altarcloths@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

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

 Banns of Marriage: Krishan Keck and Ariadne Thatcher

Be it known to all here present that Krishan Keck, of the quasi-parish of St. Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr, son of Murli and Kimbro Thadani; and Ariadne, of the quasi-parish of St. Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr, daughter of George and Carolyn Thatcher; 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: Nathanael Dye and Cecilia Forbeck

Be it known to all here present that Nathanael Dye, of the quasi-parish of St. Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr, son of David and Carol Dye; and Cecilia Forbeck, daughter of Lance and Dawn Forbeck, of the quasi-parish of St. Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr; 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.

Email Prayer Chain:

If you are not currently on the Mater Dei prayer request email list and would like to be added, please email: prayers@materdeipa.com. In this way, Parishioners can submit prayer intentions that we then share with everyone on the email list.

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.

Music Lessons:

Would you like to have your children enrolled in music lessons? The State Street Academy (SSA), which is located in the lower level of St. Lawrence, 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.