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ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016 ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH OFFICE 3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-9812 Pastor: Fr. Drew Wood Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jaison Thomas, MSFS [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Fr. Simon Kipiti [email protected] Deacon: Renato (Rey) Arellano [email protected] Deacon: Albert Bothe [email protected] Deacon: Don Burns [email protected] Deacon: Charles Plant [email protected] Parish Administrator: Tony Oltremari [email protected] Liturgy: Theresa Rawls [email protected] Facilities: Deanna Ennis [email protected] Social Concerns: Pennie DeGroot [email protected] Communications: Sharon Ehrenkranz [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICES 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-265-5774 Director Religious Education: Laura Stephens [email protected] Religious Education Registrar: Ruba Kaiser [email protected] Adult Faith Formation: Justin Frato [email protected] Children’s Faith Formation: Joan Hastreiter [email protected] Youth Ministry: Kris Frank [email protected] Sara Sahlezghi [email protected] Eric Painter [email protected] ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2630 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-0500 Principal: Debra Haney [email protected] Registrar: Marie Brown [email protected] WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-313-0329 Director: Becky Wilkinson [email protected] PARISH LEADERSHIP COUNCILS 281-980-9812 Pastoral Council: Tom Ruck [email protected] Finance Council: Bob Ladd [email protected] Discipleship Council: Marc Sherman [email protected] PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION WEEKLY OFFERTORY February 28 Collection $ 59,603 Registered Households 7,201 Envelopes Used 868 Loose Checks 228 2 nd Collect: Social Concerns $ 15,975 AUTOMATED GIVING Monthly Offertory $ 175,323 Participants 874 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2016 Parish Goal $ 495,000 Amount Paid $ 123,466 Amount Pledged $ 195,591 Participants 499 OUR MISSION We the people of St. Laurence Catholic Church are centered in the love of Christ and live to glorify God in all we do. FIRST FRIDAY MASS April 1 – In the Chapel 7:00 pm - Rosary & Confessions 7:30 pm - Mass FIRST SATURDAY MASS April 2 – In the Church 7:45 am - Meditation & Rosary 8:30 am - Mass MISA EN ESPAÑOL Marzo 12 - En la Capilla Segundo y cuarto sábado de cada mes a las 7:00pm. Confesiones en Español antes de la misa de 6:00 a 6:45 pm. Comunión a los enfermos, Irma Martinez Tel 281-313-2833 PARISH OFFICE & COURTYARD The parish office provides services including pastoral care, liturgical planning, business, communications, & administrative support, and social concerns & social justice support. The parish hall and meeting rooms are available through reservation by calling Lise at 281-980-9812. Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am- 6:00pm; and Saturday 8:30am-12:00noon. AVE MARIA PARISH LIFE CENTER The Ave Maria Parish Life Center is located across the street from the church and is the site for all religious education classes, programs and offices. Inquiries and drop-ins are welcome during office hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. The Weekday Children’s Program is offered for infants through pre- school aged children. During the school year, WCP hours Monday-Friday are 8:00am-3:00pm. PARISH SCHOOL & CHAPEL St. Laurence Catholic School provides strong academics in a Christian environment to 720 students enrolled in PreK4 through Grade 8. Office Hours: Monday-Friday are 8:00am-4:00pm. Adjacent to the school is the Chapel of the Divine Mercy which offers Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and serves as the site for smaller liturgies. His Mercy Endures Forever 2016 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thousands of people served by the ministries of our Archdiocese need your compassion and generosity. Your gift to the DSF enables us to reach out to people across the archdiocese through more than 60 programs. Please pray about your personal commitment and return the pledge card you received in the mail or donate online at www.archgh.org/dsf. If everyone gives something, we will easily meet our parish goal of $495,000.
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ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
PARISHOFFICE 3100SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-980-9812Pastor:Fr.DrewWoodParochialVicar:Fr.JaisonThomas,MSFS [email protected]:Fr.SimonKipiti [email protected]
Deacon:Renato(Rey)Arellano [email protected]:AlbertBothe [email protected]:DonBurns [email protected]:CharlesPlant [email protected]
ParishAdministrator:TonyOltremari [email protected]:TheresaRawls [email protected]:DeannaEnnis [email protected]:PennieDeGroot [email protected]:SharonEhrenkranz [email protected]
RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONOFFICES 3103SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-265-5774DirectorReligiousEducation:LauraStephens [email protected]:RubaKaiser [email protected]:JustinFrato [email protected]’sFaithFormation:JoanHastreiter [email protected]:KrisFrank [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
ST.LAURENCECATHOLICSCHOOL 2630AustinPkwy,SugarLand,TX77479281-980-0500Principal:DebraHaney [email protected]:MarieBrown [email protected]
WEEKDAYCHILDREN’SPROGRAM 3103SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-313-0329Director:BeckyWilkinson [email protected]
PARISHLEADERSHIPCOUNCILS 281-980-9812PastoralCouncil:TomRuck [email protected]:BobLadd [email protected]:MarcSherman [email protected]
PARISHF INANCIAL INFORMATION
WEEKLYOFFERTORY
February28Collection $59,603 RegisteredHouseholds 7,201
EnvelopesUsed 868 LooseChecks 228
2ndCollect:SocialConcerns $15,975
AUTOMATEDGIVING
MonthlyOffertory $175,323 Participants 874
DIOCESANSERVICESFUND
2016ParishGoal $495,000 AmountPaid $123,466
AmountPledged $195,591 Participants 499
OURMISSION
WethepeopleofSt.LaurenceCatholicChurch
arecenteredintheloveofChrist
andlivetoglorifyGodinallwedo.
FIRSTFRIDAYMASSApril1–IntheChapel
7:00pm-Rosary&Confessions 7:30pm-Mass
FIRSTSATURDAYMASSApril2–IntheChurch
7:45am-Meditation&Rosary 8:30am-Mass
MISAENESPAÑOLMarzo12-EnlaCapilla
Segundoycuartosábadodecadamesalas7:00pm.ConfesionesenEspañolantesde
lamisade6:00a6:45pm.Comuniónalosenfermos,IrmaMartinez
Tel281-313-2833
PARISHOFFICE&COURTYARDTheparishofficeprovidesservicesincludingpastoral care, liturgical planning, business,communications,&administrative support,andsocialconcerns&socialjusticesupport.The parish hall and meeting rooms areavailablethroughreservationbycallingLiseat 281-980-9812. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am-6:00pm;andSaturday8:30am-12:00noon.
AVEMARIAPARISHLIFECENTERTheAveMariaParishLifeCenter is locatedacrossthestreetfromthechurchandisthesite for all religious education classes,programsandoffices.Inquiriesanddrop-insare welcome during office hours: Mondaythru Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm and Friday8:00am-4:00pm. The Weekday Children’sProgram isoffered for infants throughpre-school aged children. During the schoolyear, WCP hours Monday-Friday are8:00am-3:00pm.
PARISHSCHOOL&CHAPELSt.LaurenceCatholicSchoolprovidesstrongacademics in a Christian environment to720 students enrolled in PreK4 throughGrade 8. OfficeHours:Monday-Friday are8:00am-4:00pm.
Adjacent to theschool is theChapelof theDivine Mercy which offers PerpetualAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament andservesasthesiteforsmallerliturgies.
HisMercyEnduresForever2016DIOCESANSERVICESFUND
Christcallsustoreachthosewhoaresickorin need, to bless them, serve them, andshow them mercy. The thousands ofpeople served by the ministries of ourArchdiocese need your compassion andgenerosity.YourgifttotheDSFenablesusto reach out to people across thearchdiocese through more than 60programs.Pleaseprayaboutyourpersonalcommitment and return the pledge cardyoureceivedinthemailordonateonlineatwww.archgh.org/dsf. If everyone givessomething, we will easily meet our parishgoalof$495,000.
Celebrating our Women Religious NationalCatholicSistersWeek(March8-14)WhoareWomenReligious?TheyserveGodthroughadiversityofministries.Somelivecloisteredlivesincontemplativeprayer,whileothersworkonthefrontlinesofglobalchange,strivingtoimprovevariousaspectsofsociety,fromenvironmentalchangetohealthcarereformtohumanrightsissues.Allfindwaystomaketheworldabetterplace.
HereatSt.Laurence,PrincipalDebraHaneyisgratefulforthepresenceoftheVietnameseDominicanSistersofMaryImmaculateProvinceatourparishschool.Shesays,“Thesisters’knowledgeofourfaithandloveofthechildrentheyteachisashiningexampleofChristinourmidst.Wearetrulyblessedtoworkwiththemeachdayandtohaveourchildrenimpactedbytheirvocation.”GettingtoknowSr.MaryMargaretPhamandSr.MartinaVu…
Sr. Mary Margaret Pham Ioncecameacrossaquote:“IfyouwanttomakeGodlaugh,tellhimyourplans.”Likeotherteenagers,Ihadalreadymadeupmymindonwhatmylifewasgoingtobelike,andthatdidnotincludebecomingareligioussister.Beingthefifthofsixchildrenandjustfinishingmyfreshmanyearincollege,IfeltthepressuretoassuremyselfthatIdidn’thavethevocationtothereligiouslife.Iwenttoa‘ComeandSee’programwhereIspent3weeksdiscerning,butforthemostpart,Ihadalreadymadeupmymind.GodhashisownwaysoftellingmethatHehasgreaterplansinstoredforme.Onedayduringprayer,astrongfeelingofGod’slovepervadedmysoulthroughtheimageoftheSacredHeartofJesus,withapiercedhandreachingouttoinvitemetocome,followHim.ThoughIknewthiswasHisinvitationforme,Istilldeniedit.Aftertheinitialresponseofsaying“no”toGod,Ifeltanintensefeelingofemptinessandsadnessinmysoul,whichcouldonlybeexpressedwithtears.Thesetears,however,alsoexpressedmyinnerstruggletoletGod’svoicebeheardwithinme.LikeMarywhoponderedatthewordsofthearchangelGabriel,Ialsopondered,“Howcanthisbe?”Eventually,IsurrenderedmywilltoGod’sinfinitegoodnessandlove.IbegantobeinawewiththeDominicancharismanddecidedtoletGodbemyAllinall.Therefore,eachdayisaresponsetoGod’stremendousloveinwhichIsubmitmyselfcompletelytohisProvidence.Iamnowinmy9thyearasaprofessedsisterandamcurrentlyteaching7thand8thgradeReligionatSt.LaurenceCatholicSchool.IenjoylearningandteachingforIknowthat“tofallinlovewithGodisthegreatestromance;toseekhimthegreatestadventure;tofindhim,thegreatesthumanachievement”(St.Augustine).Sister Martina Vu, O.P. Itwascold,dark,andthestormmadeourboatfeellikeawoodentoyfloatinginanangryseaoflargeswells.Theschoolofsquidilluminatedwhatwastobethemostfrighteningexperienceofmylife.Ourboatcaptainhadfallenanddrowned.Thatwas1982.Iwasbarelythirteen.Iwasjusthappytoescapewithmythreeyoungersiblings.Anythingwasbetterthanprison,whichIknewalltoowellinthepreviousthreeyearssincemyparentsbeganourfamily'sescapeplans.Wedriftedintheseaforthreedays,hungeranddehydrationtookatollonallofus.Weprayedforrescue.Weprayedfordrinkingwater.Ourprayerswereansweredwhenalightrain,providedustemporaryrelief.Littledidweknow,astormsoonfollowedandourboatwasinjeopardy.Weprayedagainandagain.IcanonlyremembertherollercoasterofmyfeelingstowardGodandhisplans.Ourrescuecameonthethirdday,whenwewerepickedupbyacargovesselandtransferredustoarefugeecampinIndonesia.Aftersevenmonthsintherefugeecamp,mysiblingsandIwereplacedwithafosterfamilyinCharlotte,NorthCarolina,untilwewerereunitedwithourparentsafewyearslater.ItwasthroughthiswholeexperiencethatIsolidifiedmycommitmenttothereligiousvocation.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY,March6(#1027INYOURGATHERBOOK)FirstReading JOS5:9A,10-12SecondReading 2COR5:17-21Gospel LK15:1-3,11-32
MondayFirstReading IS65:17-21Gospel JN4:43-54
TuesdayFirstReading EZ47:1-9,12Gospel JN5:1-16
WednesdayFirstReading IS49:8-15Gospel JN5:17-30
ThursdayFirstReading EX32:7-14Gospel JN5:31-47
FridayFirstReading WIS2:1A,12-22Gospel JN7:1-2,10,25-30
SaturdayFirstReading JER11:18-20Gospel JN7:40-53
SUNDAY,March13FirstReading IS43:16-21SecondReading PHIL3:8-14Gospel JN8:1-11
PRAYING THE NEWS
March 6, 2016
I sought the LORD, and he… delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:5
O God, it seems that as a state and a nation some rely on personal weapons
more than on you. We fear each other, expect the worst, and fight to
carry powerful firearms anywhere and anytime. Is this your way? Help us, Lord, to actively trust in you. Please
help us live out our belief that all lives are in your hands, and to follow your
call to be true peacemakers.
Amen. †
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
Pray for the Sick Please pray for these members of our parish family and all our loved ones
listed in the Book of the Sick:
EliaAcuna,StephanieAlford,LouisAmbeaux,ZadeAmbeaux,JohnArgue,LindaBabin,
DeborahBeck,AlanBlack,DeaconAlBothe,BobBrenner,
EduardoCaballero, JanCasey,JunCastro,JoeCelestain,MichelleCollins,JohnDeathe,
LupitadelaRosa,JulieDonati,TerriDonovan,JoyceDunham,
JudithDupre,ReneElias,AgnesFagnant,AmeliaFlores,EnriqueFlores,MaggieFlores,MaximaFlores,SallyFlowers,RobbFlynn,LupeFraga,JerryGabino,AliciaGarcia,
PatriciaGarmon,DeliaGenova,BethGloff,KathyGonzalez,JordanHancock,MarthaHarbin,ClaireHarmon,
AngelinaHernandez,RamonHernandez,RitaHershman,MaryAnnHines,
JoeHowlett,JamesHrebenar,RosaJanik,ShanthyJayaprakash,JeffJohnson,PaulJoseph,
BrianJudice,JohnJudice,SylviaKauffman,ChristineKingerski,MichaelKlotz,CindyKral,
CharlesKramer,KelleyLamendola,ChrisLarkins,LisaLauve,MaryLavine,
MikeLojo,BeverlyMarcellus,CarolMcDonough,LavonneMcFarland,
ElsaMendiola,MarinaMonroy,JimMurray,PatrickNavidad,PaulVungNguyen,
Fr.RoyOggero,C.S.B.,SandraOrtiz,MeenaOutlaw,CatalinaPadora,SharonPelton,LaurenPopeney,LilyBellePyle,AngelaRankin,FrankReena,FrancesRevelt,
MelanieRobb,RodolfoRodriguez,ProviSabido,EdSabrsula,KathleenSchroeder,
JoanSherman,JuneSherman,SandraSmith,SteveSpaulding,JustinStout,
CordellSt.Cyr,DorisSt.Cyr,MarianneSzalay,JackieTanner,BrianTeykl,ToddTriggs,
JDTyler,AnieUsore,AmyVisser,DorisWagoner,MarieWalsh,KylieWard,
LorettaWehmeier,IreneWenglar,JohnWhite,MonicaWilliams
PARISHCELEBRATIONS
Baptisms TrintiyNguyen,EdenNwajer,EmilyLovely,LylaGasiorowski,ErinChiang,NoahThai,MadisonLau,DevinLeder
Weddings StephanieReed&AndrewHaleyCeciliaNavarro&NicholasFerrerMarieNiccolai&MikeJones
Funerals MargaretPawlowski,motherofMichaelPawlowskiAleshiaPreuss,daughterofRandy&GailParker
Pray for Servicemen and Women CW2BrettAderhold,USArmy,AVSpcDavidAmbrocik,USArmyPvtMichaelBaird,USArmySAMatthewBaird,USNavyP.O.5DebraBarnette,USNavyLCplTrevorBello,USMCPFCJohnBlair,USArmyMaj.MichaelCarroll,USMCStaffSgt.JasonChacon,USMCLtMatthewChesney,USNavyMaj.ChristopherCoffman,USAirForceCapt.PatrickCoffman,USMCLTJGColinDay,USNavy1stLtAndrewDeSplinter,USArmySgt.NicholasDockum,USArmyCapt.BrandonDriscoll,USMCMaj.JamesDunphy,USMC2ndLtMichaelEberhardt,USArmyCapt.StaceyEberhardt,USArmyDerekFarias,USNavyCapt.MatthewFenelon,USMCPvtJahneilXavierGeorge,USArmySSgt.PhilipGraham,USArmy1stLTSpencerHenry,USArmyDanielHines,USNavySSGMatthewHollobaugh,USArmyReserve2LTMichelleHorstman,USArmySPCJoshuaKeenan,USArmyJosephKingerski,USNavyEM4JamesLocus,USNavyPFCPhilipLoera,USArmyPFCJohnLundgren,USArmyPFCWilliamMarcellus,USMCCplKevinMcGinnis,USMCCapt.BrendanMcPartland,USMC1stLtToddMiller,USArmyCapt.AlexanderMorningstar,USArmyCB,RichardPinard,USNavyLCplByronRayRamirez,USMCSgt.SantiagoRamirez,USArmy2ndLtTaylorRammrath,USArmySgt.BarbaraL.Rangel,USMCSRAJonathanSlusser,USAirForceENSKevinStransky,USNavyLCplDanielThesing,USMCCapt.MichaelThesing,USMCSgt.BryceWhitley,USArmy
MASS INTENTIONS March 5 – 13
Saturday, Mar 5 5:00 pm Odilia Champion (D)
Sunday, Mar 6 7:30 am Salvador Rosario (D) 9:00 am Jeanette Arellano (I) 11:00 am Emelda Ugwumodu-Eze (I) 12:45 pm Ivet Abodouche (D) 5:00 pm St. Laurence Parishioners
Monday, Mar 7 7:30 am Ira Eugene Burgan (D) 12:00 pm Kurian Kurian (D)
Tuesday, Mar 8 7:30 am Mary Rose Hengst (D) 12:00 pm William Derr. (D)
Wednesday, Mar 9 7:30 am Patrick J. Conroy (D) 6:30 pm Orlando Quirch (D)
Thursday, Mar 10 7:30 am Maria Balgos Ablang (D) 12:00pm Johnny Curiale. (D)
Friday, Mar 11 8:15 am Edward Joseph (D) 12:00 pm Aura Espinosa (I)
Saturday, Mar 12 8:30 am Shirley Norra (D) 5:00 pm Patsy D’Souza (D)
Sunday, Mar 13 7:30 am Dina DiMatteo (D) 9:00 am Frank Boneno (D) 11:00 am Robin Wolfley (D) 12:45 pm Souriamma Galla (D) 5:00 pm St. Laurence Parishioners
PRAY FOR INTENTIONS OF THOSE IN PRISON Following are the prayer intentions of people
visited by our Correctional Ministry. Please pray for… DebbieGreen&family,JamesWehagen&family,JesusMartinez&family,RobertLee
Martinez,LechaBaron,EvaMolina,TeresaRuiz,MikoKraeerCerrone,Jacinto,Rita&LouieGonzalez,RaulGonzalez,MelindaKraeer,
Blancafamily,IrmaLucio,TatianaSobey,CarlosEspendez,EdwardLopez,EvaMetcalf,KristalG,
DeaconAlBothe,theSocietyofStJohndeMatha,themenintheTerrellPrisonRCIAprogramandallthepeopleofJester3.
KINGDOM CARE SundayMorningMasses:9:00&11:00ChildcareisprovidedthroughKingdomCare,aloving,Christian,andsafeenvironmentforyoung children while their parents attendMass and other parish programs. Registerin advance at theparishofficewith ChristyDelamora,at281-980-9812.
PASTORAL CARE TO SICK & HOMEBOUND Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowinourparishishomeboundandwould like to receiveHolyCommunion,pleasecall theparishofficeat281-980-9812. To volunteer, call AmbroseGrahamat713-865-3729.
WEDDING PREPARATION Nextclass:APRIL4
Thestandardpreparationtimeforweddingsis9-12months in advance of the desired date.All engagedcouplesmust attendan informa-tionsession,usuallyofferedeveryothermonth.RegisterwithTheresaRawlsat281-980-9812.
BAPTISM PREPARATION Nextclasses:MAR12andAPR2
TheSacramentofBaptismiscelebratedonthe1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays each month. ToscheduleabaptismcallRoseDavisat281-980-9812.Theparentprepclassisofferedmonthly.
Pray for Our Parishioners in Religious Formation
MarcFryer,Br.PeterFrancis(BrianKelsch),ChadHenry,BryanWilliams,
Sr.Philomena(KrystleCagandahan),Sr.Rachel(Gosda),Sr.Daniela(MeganBennett)
MargaretUche,DennisHenderson
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION Today,ourparishwilltakeuptheCatholicReliefServicesCollection.ThiscollectionsupportsCatholicagenciesthattouchmorethan85millionpeoplein101countriesonfivecontinents.ThefundsfromthisCollectionprovidefoodtothehungry,supporttodisplacedrefugees,andshowChrist’sloveandrespecttoallpeople.PleasegivegenerouslytotheCRScollectionandhelpJesusindisguise.
JUST TWO FISH FRYS LEFT THIS YEAR! If you haven’t been to one of the great Lenten Fish Frys put on by our Knights ofColumbus, come this Friday for some of the best fried fish and fish tacos around!Entranceatthedoorisjust$10foradultsand$5forkids.Andtruetotradition,theKCswillofferaCRAWFISHBOILonMarch18, thenightof the lastFishFryof theseason.Theestimatedchargeis$15for3poundsofcrawfish,plusallthefixings(checkwithusonFridayonthefinalcost).TheKnightsofColumbuswishtothankeveryonefortheirtremendous support of the Fish Frys and all their fundraisers throughout the year tosupport theirmanycharities, includingCatholic tuitionassistance funds, scholarships,seminarians,andImpactaHero,plusmanymoreintheparishandinthecommunity.
COR ADORATION & WORSHIP NIGHT
OurnextCORWorshipNightisTOMORROW,Monday,March7,from7:00-8:30pm,attheAveMariaCenterandeveryoneisinvitedfor90minutesofpurepraise,teaching&adoration,offeredtopeopleofallages,freeofcharge.DanielleNoonanwillleadthemusicandFr.AlvaroInterianoreturnstoSt.Laurenceasthefeaturedspeaker.Itcostsnothingandthere’snoneedtoRSVP.JustcomeandjoinothersinpraisingGod!
MAR 12: Rays of Enlightenment
SpiritofDivineMercyMinistriespresentsRaysofEnlightenmentonSaturday,March12,from9:00am–5:00pmatChristtheRedeemerCatholicChurchinHouston.Thethemeis“BlessedaretheMerciful”featuringFr.JacekMazur,pluspresentationsbyFr.RoyOggeroandFr.DrewWood.Thisisagracefilleddayoftalks,teachings,music,3:00hourprayer,Adoration,andMass.Thereisnocharge,butreservationsmustbemadeinadvancebycontactingJackAlexanderat281-469-5533orjack.alexander@ctrcc.com.DON’TMISSTHIS:Fr.JacekMazurwillmakeaspecialvisittoSt.LaurenceonSunday,March13,togiveapresentationontheimportanceoftheCorporalandSpiritualWorksofMercyinourfaithjourney.Comeforthisfreeeventat7:00pminthechurch.
NEWS
HOLY WEEK PALMSUNDAY–March20
Saturday5:00pmVigil(March19)Sundayat7:00am9:00am11:00am
1:00pm5:00pm(Blessingofpalms&processionbefore
theSaturday5:00pmMass)
HOLYTHURSDAY–March24MassoftheLord’sSupper
7:00pm(Bilingualprayervigilbegins12midnight,
through6:00amGoodFriday)
GOODFRIDAY–March25StationsoftheCross&DivineMercyDevotion
12:00pm
SolemnGoodFridayLiturgies3:00pmand7:00pm(wearRED)
EASTERVIGIL–March26
8:30pmintheChurch
EASTERSUNDAY–March27IntheChurch
7:00am9:00am11:00am1:00pm5:00pm
AttheAveMariaCenter9:15amand11:15am
STATIONS OF THE CROSS EachFridayintheChurch
6:30pm-LiturgyoftheHours7:00pm-StationsoftheCross
SignuptospendonehourinprayerandpeacefulwitnessoutsidetheHoustonPlannedParenthood.St.Laurencehascommittedto6:30amto6:30pmon:
Wednesday,March9Thursday,March17
Tosignupandformoreinformation:MarieMcCoyat281-265-7749
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
ForAdults ComingupinAdultFaithFormationwww.stlaurence.org/afffacebook.com/groups/stlaurenceadultfaithMONDAYMen’sBibleStudy(Weekly)7:30-9:00pm,StFrancisRm,Contact:SteveEwbank281-980-5575,[email protected]
LayApostlePrayerGroup(FirstMonday,Mar7)10:30am-12:00pm,OR7:00-8:30pm,AveMariaCenterRm205Contact:KayQuenan,281-265-3238TUESDAYMen’sBibleStudy(Weekly)6:30-7:30am,StFrancisRm,Contact:SteveEwbank281-980-5575,[email protected]
TuesdayBibleStudy(Weekly)9:15-11:45amMarianHall,Contact:ReginaJohnson281-403-1792Mar8:SevenBowlsofJudgmentandtheFallofBabylon
WEDNESDAYContemplativePrayer(Weekly)9:30-11:30am,ReturntotheCorpusChristiRoomContact:ElaineSmith,281-499-6660
EucharisticApostlesofDivineMercy(1stand3rdWednesdays)7:30-9:00pm,CorpusChristiRm,Contact:PattiKallemeyn,281-438-0696THURSDAYCatholicMenCalledtobeSaints(Weekly)6:00-7:30am,GuardianAngelsRoomContact:JimKij,713-855-0108,[email protected]
DivineMercyStudy&BookStudy(Weekly)9:30am/10:30am, St Clare Rm, Contact: Sally Flowers forinformationat281-799-0331
SpanishBibleStudy(Weekly)9:30-12:00pm,MarianHallA,Contact:VeronicaReinoso,281-980-1194,[email protected]
ThursdayScriptureStudy(Weekly)2OPTIONS:1:00-2:30pm,StAnneRmOR7:15-8:30pm,AveMariaCenterRm205.Contact:JulieEvett,[email protected]
SPEAKER SERIES FatherTomHawxhurst
ExperiencingtheLord’sMercythroughReconciliationMonday,March14
7:00-9:00pmMarianHall
There is no better time to experience theforgiveness andhealing of the Lord than theYear ofMercy! Welcome back Fr. Tom, ourformerparochialvicar,asherevealstousthedepths of the Lord’s mercy available to us
each time we receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For moreinfo,call281-265-5774orgotowww.stlaurence.org/speakerseries.
Tuesdays,March8–May10,20167:00-9:00pmMarianHallB
ThesealingoftheHolySpiritinConfirmationisthefinalsacramentofinitiationintotheCatholicChurch.Ifforsomereasonyouhavenotreceivedthispowerfulsacrament,weencourageyoutodoso!Onceeachyear,AdultConfirmationpreparationisofferedforCatholicswhoareatleast18yearsofage,graduatedfromhighschool,alreadybaptized,receivedfirstEucharistandareactively
practicingtheirfaith.Thesessionsmeeton10consecutiveTuesdayevenings,concludingwiththecelebrationoftheSacramentof
ConfirmationonPentecostSunday,May15.Registeratwww.stlaurence/adultconfirmation
CompletetheinformationformandemailtoMaryVisseratmvisser@stlaurence.org.
Discernmentinterviewsarerequiredpriortothefirstsession.Youwillbecontactedafterwereceiveyourformforaninterview.
Jubilee Year: Remember the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
Father Jacek P. Mazur SundayMarch13,7:00pm,Church
DuringtheHolyYearofMercy,weareinvitedtojoinFatherMazurasheshareswithustheimportanceoftheCorporalandSpiritualWorksofMercyinourfaithjourney.TheworksofmercyarecenteredintheheartofJesus,asrevealedtoStFaustina.PopeFrancisremindsusthat“theworksofmercyarehowChristiansaretoconcretelycarryoutthespiritofmercy.”Formoreinformation,[email protected].
LAY APOSTLE PRAYER GROUP Monday,March7,AveMariaCenterRoom205
Choosefromeither10:30am-12:00pmor7:00-8:30pmFormoreinfo,contactKayQuenanat281-265-3238
Children’s Faith Formation
PRESCHOOLCCEMEETSTODAY!
ELEMENTARYCCETHISWEEK
WeFollowJesusGodcallseveryonetomakegoodchoicesandtoliveholylives.AsChristians,welooktoJesusasourrolemodelofbehavioranddependuponthegracegiventousbytheHolySpiritinorderto
sharethegiftofGod’sownlifewithHimbyourownsanctification.ThisweekinCCE,wewilllookathowwecanliveholylivesinordertoshareGod’sspecialgiftwithus.Asafamily,
discusswhatnewhabitsyoucandeveloptoliveholierlives.ResearchafavoriteSaintanddiscusshows/heexemplifies
holinessasamodelforyourownfamily.
LentenChallengeTogetherasafamily,attendtheStationsoftheCross
at7:00pmonFridayeveninginthechurch.
Vacation Bible School June 6-10
Ave Maria Center
Registrationforallchildren(incomingKindergarten-5th)isstillopenattheAveMariaCenter,spacepermittingbygradelevel.
Pleasecallforavailability.YouthvolunteerregistrationwillbeginTOMORROW,Monday,March7,forallyouthgrades6andup.Questions?ContactMonicaDoucetatmdoucet@stlaurence.org
www.stlaurence.org/vacation-bible-school
WHAT’S NEW AT THE WCP MAR8 AmberCallahan:“Mindful,Healthy&Strong”MAR14-18 SpringBreakMAR24 HMNS–“BugsonWheels”MAR25-28 EasterHolidayMAR29-30 EasterEggHunt&EasterBunnyVisit
2016-17 REGISTRATION ContactPeggyFinchat281-313-0329orstopbytheAveMaria
Centertolearnmoreaboutthisearlychildhoodprogram.Limited openings in 2 year olds and pre-school!
ForChildren
St. Laurence
Catholic School www.stlaurence.org/school
March 10 – “Bound for Broadway” JoinusthisThursday,March10,forthe1stand2ndgradeSpringShow,“BoundforBroadway!”Cometothegymat7:00pmforafun-filledhourandseetomorrow’sBroadwaystars!
March 11 – PTO Rosary & Refreshments TheSLCSPTOinviteseveryonetocometotheparishhallfollowingFridayMorningRosaryat6:30amthisFriday,March11.LightrefreshmentswillbeservedtohonorFr.Drewthedaybeforehis70thbirthday!WhatanawesomebirthdaypresentitwouldbeifthechurchwasfilledfortheFridayRosary!
“I WANT MY SLCS” – 24th Auction & Dinner SLCSisexcitedtopresenttheir24thannualdinnerandauctiononSaturday,April23,attheSugarLandMarriottTownSquare.Thethemeforthisyear’sfundraisingeventis“IWantMySLCS!”andwillbenefitSt.LaurenceCatholicSchool,whicheducatesstudentsfromfouryearsofagethrough8thgrade.PleasecontacttheAdvancementOfficeoftheschoolat281-980-0500formoreinformationaboutticketsandsponsorshipopportunities.
Followusandwitnesstheamazingthingshappeninginourschool!Website www.edline.net/pages/slcsFacebook www.facebook.com/stlaurencecsTwitter www.twitter.com/StLaurence_1992Instagram www.instagram.com/stlaurencecsPinterest www.pinterest.com/stlaurencecsYouTube www.youtube.com/user/SLCSSaints/videosSaintsTV www.youtube.com/user/SLCSAV/feed
ST.LAURENCECATHOLICSCHOOLMISSIONSTATEMENTAsapastoralinstrumentoftheChurch,St.LaurenceCatholicSchooleducatesanddevelopsthewholeChristianpersoninbody,mind,
andspiritthroughthetrinityofparent,child,andeducator.
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
Live to Glorify God! Meditationforthe4thSundayofLentwww.catholicstewardship.org
TodaywehearoneofthemostbelovedstoriesintheGospelofLuke,Jesus’parableoftheProdigalSon.Reconciliationisaprominenttheme.Seeingtheyoungersonreturningtohim,thesonwholeftthefamilyandsquanderedhisinheritance,thecompassionatefatherrunstoembracehim.JesusoffersusavisionofalovingGodwhoismercifulandforgiving,welcomingusbackwhenweremorsefullyreturntohim.WhenwasatimethatIleftGod’spresencethroughmyownsinfulness?DidIhumblyandsorrowfullyrepentofmyactions?HowamIusingthistimeofLenttohumbly
atoneformysins?WillIeagerlycelebratethesacramentofreconciliationinthenextfewweekstoexperienceGod’slovingembraceandforgiveness?
Onlyloveiscapableofovercomingdifficulties.Loveisafestival.Loveisjoy.Loveistokeepmovingforward.
PopeFrancis,September2015
STEWARDS AMONG US LorenaFawcett
Lorena’s motto is“Smile, be grateful,and enjoy thesimple things oflife.” Born andraised in Colombia,she earned anMBAin InternationalBusiness and made
St.Laurenceherhomein2000.Tenyearslater, she married her husband RonaldaftermeetinghimthroughtheSugarLandFireDepartmentAcademy.Together,theyserve Fort Bend County through theCommunity Emergency Response Team(CERT) andMedical Reserve Corp (MRC).Here at the parish, her desire to serveothers is evident in her work throughSocial Concerns, the Medical Mission,Learn English & Learn SpanishMinistries,and the 12:45 Mass Hospitality team.Lorena says, “I am very grateful to theLord forallowingmetobean instrumentofHisloveandcompassion.IfeelthattheLord’s love andmercyhave strengthenedmeinmanyways,andIhaveseenhowourLord Jesus Christ has moved people andthings around me.” She also likes howculturally diverse our parish is andencourages people of all backgrounds tobe a part of it, saying, “Count yourblessingsandshareit!”
CatechismCorner
AnswerstoyourquestionsfromtheCatechismoftheCatholicChurch.
Q.CanGoddoanything?
A."ForGodnothingisimpossible"(seeLuke1:37).Heisalmighty.
Anyone who calls on God in needbelieves that he is all-powerful. Godcreated theworld out of nothing. He isthe Lordof history. He guides all thingsandcandoeverything. Howheuseshisomnipotenceisofcourseamystery.Notinfrequentlypeopleask,WherewasGodthen?ThroughtheprophetIsaiahhetellsus, "My thoughts arenot your thoughts,neitherareyourwaysmyways"(Is55:8).OftenGod's omnipotence is displayed ina situationwheremen no longer expectanything from it. The powerlessness ofGoodFridaywastheprerequisitefortheResurrection.
Dig Deeper: Read CCC sections 261-278for more on this subject. This answer isreprintedfromYOUCATquestion40.
ASK PAULA Q. IwasatMassandasacristanaskedmetomoveintothemiddleofthepew!
A. Ah, you were probably sitting in ahandicappedseat.Truthbetold,thisdidhappentomeonce.Seetheblueplaqueinmy picture? It’smarked ‘Yield seat tohandicapped’ – pretty self-explanatory,just saying. You guys know I’m alwayswritingabouteveryonewhoHAStositattheendofapew,right?Butifasacristanasks you to move over, it’s for a goodreason. They are employees of St.Laurence and they are here to helpeveryone,sopleasecutthemsomeslack,justmove.Plus,youwouldn’twantthemto tell FD on you, would you?? In acouple of weeks, we will be replacingsomeoftheoldhandicapsignswithnewones, so next time you go toMass, lookwhereyouaresitting,right?
PaulaSavohasbeenourParishReceptionistfor over 19 years and knows the practicalanswers to (practically) everything. Call [email protected].
Thursday, March 17 6:30-8:00 pm
Guardian Angels Hall at the Ave Maria Center
Family Fun on St. Patrick’s Day
Join other St. Laurence families for a fun evening Join other St. Laurence families for a fun evening Join other St. Laurence families for a fun evening Join other St. Laurence families for a fun evening celebrating the feast day of St. Patrick! Sandwiches celebrating the feast day of St. Patrick! Sandwiches celebrating the feast day of St. Patrick! Sandwiches celebrating the feast day of St. Patrick! Sandwiches and cookies will be provided. Please bring a side dish and cookies will be provided. Please bring a side dish and cookies will be provided. Please bring a side dish and cookies will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. to share. to share. to share.
Please bring one empty shoebox for your family. Please bring one empty shoebox for your family. Please bring one empty shoebox for your family. Please bring one empty shoebox for your family.
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa If you have any questions, please contact Melissa If you have any questions, please contact Melissa If you have any questions, please contact Melissa
Calcote at [email protected] at [email protected] at [email protected] at [email protected].
RSVP by March 15
at
www.stlaurence.org/family-nights
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
WhatisEDGE?It'swaymore than effectivecatechesis.It'sCatholicMiddle School Youth
Ministrythathelpsyoungpeoplewith life'smostchallengingyears.EdgeNightstakeplaceWednesdayeveningsfromSeptember-Aprilinthe schoolgym. All 6th-8thgradersare invitedandencouraged toattend.Questions?Interestedinhelpingout?ContactEricPainteratepainter@stlaurence.org.
JULY 18-23: Camp Hidden Lake Edgewillbejoininghundredsofothermiddleschoolyouthfromaroundthecountryforanunforgettableweek-longCatholiccampexperience,July18-23.Spotsarelimited.Pleaseheadtowww.stlaurence.org/camphiddenlakeformoreinfo.
Open Youth Room & Bible Study OurbrandnewYouthRoomisopeneveryThursday4-6pmforallmiddleschoolyouth!Weeat,playgames,andendwithaBibleStudy.Opentoall,feelfreetobringafriend!
LifeTeenisforanyteencurrentlyinhighschool.ThisministryisSt.Laurence'smainoutreach to9th - 12thgraders. Through teachingandsocialeventswehopetobuildupthekingdomofGodoneteenatatime.Forinfo,[email protected].
THISSEMESTERINLIFETEENJanuary–March
FUTURE // PAST aseriesonchurchhistory
Sometimeswehavetolooktothepasttoenlightenourfuture.ThisseriestakesalookatChurchHistorythrutheeyesofthesaints.
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Over200teensfromourparishwillgotothisannualconferenceinAlexandria,Louisiana,June24-26.
Gotowww.stlaurence.org/steubenville-southforallthedetailsandtoregister.Opentoallrising9-12thgraders.
CovecrestJoinusJuly25-30inTiger,Georgia,foroneofthebestweeksof
yourlife.ContactKrisorSaraformoreinfo.
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CONFIRMATION ConfirmationatSt.LaurenceispartofYouthMinistryandReligiousEducation.WebringteensclosertoChristthroughthisSacramentoftheChurch.ContactSaraSahlezghiatssahlezghi@stlaurence.org.Confirmationisopentosophomoresandjuniorsinhighschool.TeenswhodonotattendCatholicSchoolshouldattendLifeNights(HSreligiouseducation)foratleastayearpriortobeginningpreparationfortheSacramentofConfirmation,toensuretheyhavebeencatechizedandarepreparedforthejourneytoConfirmation.
The Works of Mercy on the Road of the Jubilee MESSAGEOFHISHOLINESSPOPEFRANCISFORLENT2016
“Idesiremercy,andnotsacrifice”(Mt9:13)
ThemysteryofdivinemercyisrevealedinthehistoryofthecovenantbetweenGodandhispeopleIsrael.Godshowshimselfeverrichinmercy,everreadytotreathispeoplewithdeeptendernessandcompassion,especiallyatthosetragicmomentswheninfidelityrupturesthebondofthecovenant,whichthenneedstoberatifiedmorefirmlyinjusticeand
truth.Hereisatruelovestory,inwhichGodplaystheroleofthebetrayedfatherandhusband,whileIsraelplaystheunfaithfulchildandbride.Thesedomesticimages–asinthecaseofHosea(Hos1-2)–showtowhatextentGodwishestobindhimselftohispeople.
ThislovestoryculminatesintheincarnationofGod’sSon.InChrist,theFatherpoursforthhisboundlessmercyeventomakinghim“mercyincarnate” (MisericordiaeVultus,8).Asaman,JesusofNazarethisatruesonofIsrael;heembodiesthatperfecthearingrequiredofeveryJewbytheShema,whichtodaytooistheheartofGod’scovenantwithIsrael:“Hear,OIsrael:TheLordourGodisoneLord;andyoushalllovetheLordyourGodwithallyourheart,andwithallyoursoul,andwithallyourmight”(Dt6:4-5).AstheSonofGod,heistheBridegroomwhodoeseverythingtowinovertheloveofhisbride,towhomheisboundbyanunconditionallovewhichbecomesvisibleintheeternalweddingfeast.
Thisistheveryheartoftheapostolickerygma,inwhichdivinemercyholdsacentralandfundamentalplace.Itis“thebeautyofthesavingloveofGodmademanifestinJesusChristwhodiedandrosefromthedead”(EvangeliiGaudium,36),thatfirstproclamationwhich“wemusthearagainandagainindifferentways,theonewhichwemustannounceonewayoranotherthroughouttheprocessofcatechesis,ateverylevelandmoment.”Mercy“expressesGod’swayofreachingouttothesinner,offeringhimanewchancetolookathimself,convert,andbelieve”(MisericordiaeVultus,21),thusrestoringhisrelationshipwithhim.InJesuscrucified,Godshowshisdesiretodrawneartosinners,howeverfartheymayhavestrayedfromhim.InthiswayhehopestosoftenthehardenedheartofhisBride.
LetusnotwastethisseasonofLent,sofavorableatimeforconversion!WeaskthisthroughthematernalintercessionoftheVirginMary,who,encounteringthegreatnessofGod’smercyfreelybestoweduponher,wasthefirsttoacknowledgeherlowliness(Lk1:48)andtocallherselftheLord’shumbleservant(Lk1:38).
ExcerptfromPopeFrancisIMessageforLent2016www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
ServeOthers
WEEKLY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MONDAYS:OurDailyBread9:30am,SCMWorkroom
WEDNESDAYS:CouponsforaCause1:00pm,SCMWorkroom
OTHER GREAT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
BingoCallweekendBingogamesfornursinghomeresidentsatSugarLandHealthCareCenter
BirthdayCelebrationsOrganizebi-monthlybirthday/holidaycelebrationsatSugarLandHealthCareCenter
CaringCreationsMeetsfirst3FridayseachmonthtocreatecraftstodonatetoMamieGeorge&otherFortBendagencies
ChildAdvocatesSnackBagsMonthlyassemblyof100+snackbagsforchildren
FreshFoodDeliveryTwiceamonth,purchaseanddeliverfreshfoodSt.JohnFisherfoodpantry
LearnEnglishMinistryTeachEnglishtonon-English-speakingadults;noteachingorforeignlanguageexperiencenecessary
LunchesofLoveDecoratelunchbags;over1,000brownbagmealsprovidedeachweektochildreninRichmond-Rosenberg
VillageProgramMatchesparishfamilieswithfamiliesthatstruggleeachmonthtomakeendsmeet
Formoreinfoabouttheseandothergreatwaystoserveothers,gotowww.stlaurence.org/social-concerns
You can help our manyministries in a variety of ways,but the simplest is throughdonations! Easier yet, youmayhave many of these items athome. Items may be droppedoffat theparishofficeor in theSCMDonationbininthechurch.
Ø men's clothing for residents of ROSARY HOUSE, a halfwayhouse forex-prisoners: newunderwearandgentlyusedandnewlong&shortsleeveshirts,pants,socks,shoesandjackets.Thereare18to20residentsatthehome.
Ø babywipes,mini-toothpastes, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap,miniGoldBondfootpowderfortheMILITARY&HOMELESS
Ø newwhitecrewsocks,newwhitet-shirts(sizelarge),pop-toptuna/meat, individual peanut butters, granola bars for theHOMELESS
Ø birthday party gifts of new/unused toys, $10-$20 gift cards(fast food,Wal-Mart,Target)Birthday inaBagMinistry,newor very gently used small children’s books, and small fleeceblankets(NighttimeCuddleKits)forCHILDRENINSHELTERS
Ø SundayCouponinsertsforCOUPONSFORACAUSEprogram;dropoffinparishofficeortheHospitalityDeskinthechurch
TEAMWORK – IT’S A BEAUTIFUL THING! ThankstoCubScoutPack18whocollectedanddonatedover400fooditemsforourspecialLentenserviceprojectatFortBendFamilyPromise.Thanks,too,toourawesomeSt.Laurence
studentvolunteerswhoworkedalongsidetheresidentstobuildandstocktheshelves!Whataninspirationtosee3different
groupsworkingtogethertosupportsuchagreatcause!
LENTENSERVICEOPPORTUNITIESLentisaspecialtimeofprayer,penance,sacrificeandgoodworks.TheSocialConcernMinistryisofferingserviceopportunitiesintheSocialConcernsWorkroomandoutinourcommunity.Spaceislimited,pre-registrationrequired.
Tues,MAR8,4:00-5:00pmEastercardsforseniorsatSLHCTues,MAR15,4:00-5:00pmEastereggsforBethelchildren
RegisterviaSignUpGenius:www.signupgenius.com,clickonFindaSign-Up,thentypeinSocialConcerns@stlaurence.org.Thiswillbringupalistofallavailableserviceopportunities.PleasecontactPennieDeGrootwithquestionsatpdegroot@stlaurence.org.
Respect Life Brochure of the Month
AdvanceMedicalDirectives:PlanningforYourFuture“Humanlifeisgoodandtobeprotected.Allmedicaldecisionsoughttoreflectthiscorebelief.”However,ineachsetofcircumstances,weneedtojudgewhetheragiventreatmentwillproviderealbenefittothepatient,withoutcausingharmorotherburdensthatareoutofproportiontothegoodbeingdone.ThesafestoptionistoappointahealthcareagentwhounderstandsandsharesourCatholicvalues.Alivingwillsimplyliststreatmentoptionsthatthepatientwishestoacceptorreject.Itcanneverpredictallthepossibleproblemsortreatmentoptions,andmaybemisinterpretedbymedicalproviders.Reasonablestepsshouldalwaysbetakentopreservelifeandtreatmentshouldneverbewithheldoradministeredwiththeintentionofendingthelifeoftheperson.Cuttingaperson’slifeshortbeforetheirtimedeprivesthemofunknownopportunitiesforGod’sgracetowork.
Weekly Lenten Challenge TheSocialConcernsMinistryinvitesyoutoincorporateSOCIALJUSTICEintoyourLentenpracticeswithsmallpersonalchangesbasedonCatholicSocialTeaching.
Week 4:SolidarityWeareonehumanfamilywhateverournational,racial,ethnic,economic,andideologicaldifferences.Weareourbrothersandsisterskeepers,wherevertheymaybe.Lovingourneighborhasglobaldimensionsinashrinkingworld.Atthecoreofthevirtueofsolidarityisthepursuitofjusticeandpeace.PopePaulVItaughtthatifyouwantpeace,workforjustice.TheGospelcallsustobepeacemakers.Ourloveforalloursistersandbrothersdemandsthatwepromotepeaceinaworldsurroundedbyviolenceandconflict.
PersonalActions:
1.Seekoutopportunitiestoknowpeopleofotherraces,culturesandreligions.Watchthebulletinforinformationaboutanupcominginterfaithserviceprojectthisspring.
2.PraytheRosaryforeconomic&socialjustice,peaceandharmony.
3.VolunteertoteachEnglishtoimmigrantsfromallovertheworldwiththeLearnEnglishMinistry.ContactWendyMooreatlearnenglishministry.slc@gmail.comformoreinformation.
4.Choosetosupportcompaniesthatdefendhumanlife,treatworkersfairly,protectcreation,andrespectotherbasicmoralvaluesathomeandabroad.
5.Shareyouruniquetalentsandskillsforthecommongoodandtheserviceofothers.Whenwelaborwithhonesty,servethoseinneed,workforjusticeandcontributetocharity,weuseourtalentstoshowourlove—andGod’slove—forourbrothersandsisters.
6.Purchasefairtradeproductsandstandinsolidaritywiththepoor,respectingtheirrighttodignifiedwork.ShopatTenThousandVillagesinHoustonorvisitatwww.tenthousandvillages.com.
7.PleasesupporttheCRScollectiontoday,whichfundsthecoremissionofCRSandfiveotherCatholicagenciesthatgiveaidtostruggling,poor,andunderrepresentedfamiliesathomeandabroad.THANKSforyourgiftstotheGivingTree!
Over1,000GivingTreetagsweretakenandwearewellonourwaytorestockingourworkroomshelves!ItemsaredueTODAY,andmaybedroppedintheSocialConcernsdonationbinsinthechurchnarthex,attheparishofficeorSocialConcernsMinistryoffice.Didn’tpickupatag,butstillwanttohelp?Wearealwaysinneedoflaundrydetergent,cleaningproducts,bodywash,shampoo,babydiapers(largersizes)and$25giftscardstoWal-Mart,Kroger,HEBorWalgreens.
AroundtheArchdioceseMISADECUARESMADELDOMINGODEPASIÓNEnhonordelosabuelitosdenuestracomunidadydetodoslosparroquianosqueenestaCuaresmahansidobendecidosconlacruzdelaenfermedad,lapersecuciónoelmartirioenVenezuelayenelMundoentero…Sábado12deMarzo@6:30pm,MisaoficiadaporelRev.PadreRafaelDávila.Confesionesenespañolapartirdelas5:15pm.IglesiaSt.Faustina(HubenakElementarySchool,11344RanchoBelloPkwy,Richmond)[email protected],www.parroquiavirtualvenezolana.org.
MAR6:ST.THOMASROUNDUPEveryoneisinvitedtoattendRound-Up,adayofgames,foodandcommunity,onSunday,March6,fromnoonto6:00pmatSt.ThomasHighSchool,4500MemorialDrive.Don’tforgettobuyaraffletickettowina2015ToyotaTacomapickuptruck!Ticketsarejust$5eachandallproceedsgotosupporttheSt.ThomasTuitionAssistanceFund.Formoreinfo,visitwww.sths.org.
MAR6:STRAKEJESUITSPRINGFLINGStrakeJesuitwillpresentthe45thAnnualSpringFlingonSunday,March6,fromnoonto6:00pm,ontheschoolgroundsat8900BellaireBlvd.Opentothepublic,SpringFlingisasmorgasbordoffoodandfunforallagesinacarnival-likeatmosphere.Comerainorshine!ProceedsfromSpringFlingsupportfinancialaid.Lastyear,thisfuneventraised$288,000,makingitpossiblefor1,119youngmentoattendStrakeJesuitwithfinancialassistance.Formore,call713-490-8160orvisitwww.strakejesuit.org.
MAR10:DISCOVERTHEROADLESSTRAVELEDDiscovertheRoadLessTraveledisamonthlydiscernmentgatheringatSt.Mary’sSeminaryforsingleyoungadultmenages18+,offeredeverysecondThursdayofthemonthfromSeptembertoMay.Joinpriestsandseminariansforfellowship,prayer,music,dinnerandtalksaboutthediscernmentforpriesthoodandreligiouslife.ThenextoneisMarch10,from6:30-9:00pm.Interested?Pleasegotowww.houstonvocations.com/discoverforinfoandtoregister.
MAR12:VOCATIONEXPOATST.MARYSEMINARYAllCatechists,YouthMinisters,CampusMinisters,parents,parishvocationcommittees,Serrans,andotherCatholicsconcernedaboutvocationawarenessareinvitedtotheVocationExpoatSt.MarySeminaryonSaturday,March12,8:30am-2:30pm.Thisisadayofreflectionanddiscussionaboutvocationalcall–howwehavebeencalledandhowwehelpothersintheircall.CardinalDiNardowillbethekeynotespeakerforadayofinspiringtalks,prayertime,andgroupdiscussions.Thecost(includeslunch)isjust$5perpersonandthedeadlinetoregisterisMarch7,atwww.houstonvocations.com/vocation-expo.
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
Findmoreinformationaboutallourparishgroupsandministriesatwww.stlaurence.org.
SACRAMENTPREPARATIONBaptism RoseDavis 281-980-9812Confirmation(Teens) SaraSahlezghi 281-265-5774Confirmation(Adults) MaryVisser 281-265-5774FirstHolyCommunion MelissaCalcote 281-265-5774FirstReconciliation MelissaCalcote 281-265-5774MarriagePreparation TheresaRawls 281-980-9812MarriageSponsorCouples Sharon&JohnHarry 281-980-8090FAITHFORMATION&EDUCATIONA.C.T.S.Retreat Dcn.DonBurns 281-734-8715AdultFaithFormation JustinFrato 281-265-5774Edge(MiddleSchool) EricPainter 281-265-5774ElementaryCCE JoanHastreiter 281-265-5774FamilyFaith JoanHastreiter 281-265-5774LifeTeen(HighSchool) KrisFrank 281-265-5774NaturalFamilyPlanning Jacob/JillianCounts 281-300-3704ParishSchool(SLCS) DebraHaney 281-980-0500ParishSchoolBoard MichaelHurtado 281-635-0926ParishSchoolPTO KristinHoly 281-491-8236 SusanCrockett 713-857-5504RCIA JustinFrato 281-265-5774VacationBibleSchool MonicaDoucet 281-265-5774VocationsCommittee 281-980-9812WeekdayChildren’sProgram BeckyWilkinson 281-313-0329
PRAYERGROUPS&SMALLCHRISTIANCOMMUNITIESCathMenCalledtoBeSaints JimKij 281-253-4800ChallengeClubforGirls MonicaHager 281-240-7672ContemplativePrayer ElaineSmith 281-499-6660DivineMercy(AM) SallyFlowers 281-265-8360DivineMercy(PM) PattiKallemeyn 281-438-0696HeartsofJesus&Mary MargieCalo 281-980-4711LayApostlePrayer KayQuenan 281-265-3238LegionofMary CarmelitaKussad 713-922-2446Men’sBibleStudies SteveEwbank 281-980-5575St.AnthonyofPadua JosephEllankil 832-282-3032 SunnyTom 832-620-7417SmallChristianComm GenovevaDuque 281-980-1014TuesdayAMBibleStudy ReginaJohnson 281-403-1792LITURGICALMINISTRIESAdoration JaniceSwoboda 281-980-8481AltarLinenCare RoseDavis 281-980-9812AltarServers JoySmith 281-265-0839Art&Environment MicheleHolbrooke 281-265-8425 CatherineShort 713-628-3949Children’sLiturgy SusanChoate 281-682-3389oftheWord ClaireGregory 281-208-2715ExtraordinaryMinisters TomRuck 713-855-2399LiturgicalMinisters TheresaRawls 281-980-9812MassHospitality HalMechler 281-543-9876MusicMinistry MaryThompson 281-980-9812 KevinKlotz 281-980-9812
SOCIALCONCERNS&SOCIALJUSTICEBridgestoLife DanaCutbirth 281-343-1417CorrectionalMinistry Dcn.AlBothe 713-582-3870 Dcn.CharlesPlant 281-300-3059FuneralReceptions SueKulha 281-265-8332HabitatforHumanity StevePondell 281-253-7088LearnEnglishMinistry WendyMoore 713-208-5169LearnSpanishMinistry AdrianaGutierrez 713-269-2851MealsThatHeal MaryAnneTalab 281-438-2381MedicalMissionaries CordellSt.Cyr 832-449-3759MinistryofSt.Joseph TimBeverick 281-265-1533RespectLife MarieMcCoy 281-265-7749SeniorRides&More AnnetteBisanz 281-980-1449SocialConcerns PennieDeGroot 281-980-9812SocietySt.JohnDeMatha DeaconAlBothe 713-582-3870
MINISTRIESOFPASTORALSUPPORTAnnulments AnneMarieDaniel 281-265-5774BereavementMinistries:GriefSupportGroup SandyBarber 281-633-9090GrievingFamilies AgnesFernandes 281-933-3721H.O.P.E. AnnetteBisanz 281-980-1449CancerSupport AngelaRankin 832-945-2245CaregiversSupportGroup LoriKnowles 281-261-5738 LorrieKehoe 281-980-2431DivorceCare JaniePicou 832-860-3398NAMI PatSumner 281-265-1554P.A.C.T.(ParentingGroup) SteveBrown 832-471-6131PastoralCareforSick AmbroseGraham 713-865-3729SpiritualDirection AnneMarieDaniel 281-265-5774
EVANGELIZATION,STEWARDSHIP&LEADERSHIPCome&See Art&MarilynRamponi 832-945-2110DiscipleshipCouncil MarcSherman 713-962-0617EvangelizationCommittee MarieMcCoy 281-265-7749FinanceCouncil BobLadd 281-980-3246FinancialPeaceUniversity JasonDavalos 832-876-9824PastoralCouncil TomRuck 713-855-2399WelcomeMinistry EvaFernandez 832-633-5640
COMMUNITY&PARISHLIFEAfricanCatholicCommunity EstherIredia 832-661-2945Bazaar TomBarry 281-545-4112 LesFuchs 832-360-3104BoyScoutTroop828 CraigPopp 281-731-6140CubScoutPack1828 DannyKliebert 225-614-3148CatholicDaughters PamWhite 281-265-3070CouncilofCatholicWomen MaryAnnBrenner 713-306-6410FamilyMinistry MelissaCalcote 281-265-5774FilipinoCommunity FeVicerra 713-248-1164HispanicMinistry FranciscoRojas-Ayala 281-690-3374KnightsofColumbus GaryArrington 713-882-9567LadiesGuild JoanO’Daniel 281-788-5430Moms&Tots ChrissyCampbell 310-926-7085St.LaurenceSingles KathyGawlik 281-980-2677Seniors(JOYClub) PennieDeGroot 281-980-9812VietnameseGroup AmyLe 281-330-0565WomenoftheCloth MargieKoenig 281-313-3625YoungAdultGroup SteveWasher 585-410-4467
Adoration in the Chapel WeatSt.LaurencepraythatallmayknowthetruepresenceofJesusintheBlessedSacrament,andbegracedwiththeholydesiretospendtimewithourGodinadoration.Pleaseprayerfullyconsiderthehourslistedthatweareinneedofcommittedadorersandsubs.CallJaniceSwobodaat281-980-8481or832-816-4660.
ThereisnoscheduledadorationoftheBlessedSacramentduringSpringBreakfrom2pmFriday,March11until8amMonday,March21.
ADORERSSTILLNEEDEDFORTHESEHOURS:Monday1am-2amandTuesday11pm-12am
ACTS Retreat News
JUNE9-12:St.LaurenceMen’sACTSRetreatAllmen21andover,regardlessofreligiousaffiliation,arewelcometoattendthenextSt.LaurenceMen’sACTSRetreat.TheretreatbeginsThursday,June9,withcheck-inatSt.Laurenceat5:00pm,andendsSunday,June12,afteraluncheonfollowingthe11:00amMassatSt.Laurence.ThisweekendretreatgivesyouthechancetospendtimewithGod,focusonyourfaithandcultivatefriendships.Gotowww.stlaurence.org/mens-acts-retreatforalltheinformationandtoregister.Spaceislimitedandthisretreatisexpectedtofillupquickly.Gotaquestion?ContactLarryStrykat832-520-4044,GregCordovaat832-457-3011,orMickCoadyat314-565-1949.
JULY21-24:St.LaurenceWomen’sACTSRetreatSAVETHEDATE!PlansareinplaceforthefirsteverSt.LaurenceWomen’sACTSRetreat,tobeheldJuly21-24,2016.RegistrationwillopeninMarch.Forquestionsnow,[email protected].
APRIL14-17:SacredHeartWomen’sACTSRetreatSacredHeartinRichmondisofferinganACTSretreatforwomenonApril14-17,2016,opentowomenofSt.Laurence.Registrationisopennow.ThisisanexcellentopportunityifyouwishtoserveontheplanningteamfortheSt.LaurenceWomen’sACTSRetreat!Signupatwww.sacredheartrichmond.com/events/womens-acts-retreatorcontactSusanHerringtonat832-656-4477.
MARCH7:Wearin’O’theGreenwithJOYClubTheJOYClubinvitesotherseniormembersoftheparish(50+)foraveryspecialprivateconcertby
MaryThompsoninhonorofSt.Patrick’sDayonMondayMarch7,from11:00am-1:00pm.Refreshmentswillbeserved.Thereisnochargeandyouarewelcometobringafriend.JustbesuretoweargreenandletAnneHiggins
knowyou’[email protected].
MAKE THIS LENT COUNT! LentoffersusanopportunitytodiscoverthemysteryofChristwithinus–atimeofdiscernmentandcommunity.TryoutsomethingnewthisLentandgrowinChrist.Browsethisbulletinandtheparishwebsiteforwaystoservetheparishandthebroadercommunity.
www.stlaurence.org
MinistryNewsThe ME25 Parish Survey results are in! Visitwww.stlaurence.org/get-engagedtoseethefullreport
Whydoesbeing“engaged”evenmatter?
Gallupstudiesshowthatthosewhoaredeeplyconnectedtoourparish(engaged)arelikelypeoplewhoserveinthe
community.Infact,folkswhoareactivelydisengagedinthechurchprovidenocommunityservice,whilethosewhoare
engagedorwhoareonthewaytoengagement,givebetween1and2.5hoursperweekincommunityservice.
PeregrinaciónPoloniaylaDivinaMisericordia
LosmiembrosdelMinisterioHispanoviajaranaPolonia/Pragayquiereninvitarte.VisitaremostodoslossitiosysantuariosasociadosconlaDivinaMisericordia,St.FaustinaySt.JuanPabloII.10días,deSeptiembre18al28.$3200incluyevuelos,hotel,comidas,transporteymás.Parainformació[email protected],281-630-9460.
BUILD A HABITAT HOUSE OurHabitatforHumanityministryhaskickedoffits11thbuild!JointheteamoverthenextfewSaturdaystobuildahomeforadeservingfamilyinRichmond.Youdon’tneedtoolsorexperience,justbeatleast16yearsoldandeagertowork.CallStevePondellat281-253-7088orgotowww.stlaurence.org/habitat-for-humanity.WanttohelpfeedthehungryvolunteerworkersoneSaturday?YouoryourministrycansignupforaSaturdaywithLawerencePerreauatlperreau@comcast.net.THEBIGCOMEBACK:ST.LAURENCEBAZAAR
OCTOBER15-16,2016YES!WewillhaveaBazaarthisfall!Whowantstohelp?Ittakeshundredsofvolunteerstomakeourparishbazaarasuccessandweneedyou!Checkwww.stlaurence.org/parish-bazaarforthemostup-to-datenewsandcontactBazaarChairsTomBarry
(281-545-4112)orLesFuchs(832-360-3104)formoreinformation.
If you have been sufferingfrom the effects of divorceorseparation,comereceive
help in rebuilding your life, focused on God's love for you.DivorceCaremeetsonWednesdayevenings,7:00-9:00pm, intheSt. FrancisRoomat theAveMariaCenter. Contact [email protected].
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT SUGAR LAND, TEXAS March 6, 2016
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December8,2015–November20,2016
InthisJubileeYearofMercy,passingthroughaHolyDoorispartofthepilgrimagethatallCatholicsareencouragedtomake,whetherduringatriptoRomeoratriptothecathedralsorspeciallydesignatedchurchesintheirowndioceses.Thesepilgrimagescomewithspecialgraces,andtheyalloweachofustoshareinthemanyblessingsoftheHolyYear.
EightCatholicchurchesintheArchdiocesewillserveaspilgrimagesitesduringtheHolyYearofMercy:
ST.MARYCATHEDRALBASILICA2011ChurchSt.,Galveston,77550(409)762-9646
CO-CATHEDRALOFTHESACREDHEART1111St.JosephPkwy.,Houston,77002(713)659-1561
ST.BERNADETTECATHOLICCHURCH15500ElCaminoReal,Houston,77062(281)486-0337
OURLADYOFGUADALUPECATHOLICCHURCH2405NavigationBlvd.,Houston77003(713)222-0203
OURLADYOFLAVANGCATHOLICCHURCH12320OldFoltinRd.,Houston,77086(281)999-1672
ST.FRANCISOFASSISICATHOLICCHURCH5100DabneySt.,Houston,77026(713)672-7773
ST.IGNATIUSCATHOLICCHURCH7810CypresswoodDr.,Spring,77379(281)370-3401
ST.THERESACATHOLICCHURCH-SUGARLAND705St.TheresaBlvd.,SugarLand,77498(281)494-1156
Forvisitinginformation,pleasecontacttheseparishesdirectly.
Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
LordJesusChrist,youhavetaughtustobemercifulliketheheavenlyFather,andhavetoldusthatwhoeverseesyouseesHim.
Showusyourfaceandwewillbesaved.
YourlovinggazefreedZacchaeusandMatthewfrombeingenslavedbymoney;theadulteressandMagdalenefromseekinghappinessonlyincreatedthings;madePeterweepafterhis
betrayal,andassuredParadisetotherepentantthief.
Letushear,asifaddressedtoeachoneofus,thewordsthatyouspoketotheSamaritanwoman:“IfyouknewthegiftofGod!”
YouarethevisiblefaceoftheinvisibleFather,oftheGodwhomanifestshispoweraboveallbyforgivenessandmercy:letthe
Churchbeyourvisiblefaceintheworld,itsLordrisenandglorified.
Youwilledthatyourministerswouldalsobeclothedinweaknessinorderthattheymayfeelcompassionforthoseinignorance
anderror:leteveryonewhoapproachesthemfeelsoughtafter,loved,andforgivenbyGod.
SendyourSpiritandconsecrateeveryoneofuswithitsanointing,sothattheJubileeofMercymaybeayearofgracefromtheLord,andyourChurch,withrenewedenthusiasm,maybringgoodnews
tothepoor,proclaimlibertytocaptivesandtheoppressed,andrestoresighttotheblind.
WeaskthisthroughtheintercessionofMary,MotherofMercy,youwholiveandreignwiththeFatherandtheHolySpirit
foreverandever.Amen.
