Praised be Jesus Christ!

I want to take this opportunity of my final Sunday here to thank you all for your charity and patience with me in my first three years of being Our Lord’s priest here at St. Lawrence.  It has been a great blessing to get to know each and everyone of you, and to strive to bring you closer to Our Lord, especially through the sacraments.  This point is particularly important: that a priest exists not as an end to himself but to strive to be a mirror to the true Source of all graces and the One lasting good.  It is always about striving each day to come closer to Him (always through our Lady!) Who alone can satisfy the desires of our hearts.  I know there have been many times when I have been a poor model of the priesthood; and for those times, I ask for your forgiveness and ask that you pray for me and all priests that we may be better mirrors of Our Lord in this world.  Know that I will carry each and every one of you in my prayers at the altar wherever I go as a priest until my dying day.  May God bless you and our Lady keep you.

—Fr. Killackey

Volunteer Needed:

The cleaning of our Church is done entirely by volunteers. Besides the primary benefit of volunteer cleaning, which offers a practical way to offer thanks to God for the Mass, the sacraments, and all His Blessings, there is also the added benefit of financial savings so that church funds can be used for other projects. We now need additional helpers for all 1st Saturdays. Please contact Kristin Patterson at: clean@stlawrence.cc if you would like to know more about this important service to Our Lord, and the Parish.

Chant Camp 2022:

There is a mandatory parent volunteer meeting today in Classroom 1 following the 9am Mass. The meeting will be to ensure that all volunteers have their respective assignments and necessary clearances with a brief overview of Chant Camp by Mr. Paul Thomas May, the Music Director. The camp is scheduled for July 11-15 with the first four days to be spent learning and preparing the sacred music for an 11am Sung Mass on the Feast of St. Henry, Emperor, Confessor. We will also have lunch and sports/games at Wormleysburg Park each day. This year, our instructors will include two FSSP seminarians from Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary. There is still limited space available and registration closes on June 30.

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.

Farewell Reception today, Sunday, June 26:

We will have a Farewell Reception for Fr. Killackey today, 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.

Welcome Reception next Sunday, July 3:

We will have a Welcome Reception for Fr. Cortes next Sunday, July 3, at the Civic Club, 612 N Front St. following the 9am and 11am Masses. Please join us in welcoming Father Cortes.

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, 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/.

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.Cortez: assistant.pastor@stlawrence.cc for more information.

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

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lynch:

United in the Sacrament of Marriage on June 11, 2022

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 second publication of the banns.

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.

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. Contact Dan Jones at: legionofmary@stlawrence.cc for more information.  Meetings are held on Mondays at 5:45pm.