His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

MINISTRY DIRECTORY 2021-2022 Body of Christ. Body Iwill beagrateful Filled Spirit, Holy the with and neighbor. our of community, amember this faith to: As Istrive to us calls to we respond who Church, love Catholic Jesus Laurence God St. At LEARN GROW CONNECT LOVE HOW WE LIVE OUT OUR MISSION OUR OUT HOW LIVE WE byshowingrespect, mercy andcompassiontoall

aboutmyFaithand share itwithothers closer toGodthrough prayer, SundayMass andtheSacraments withothersinameaningfulway “ We the people of St.We thepeopleof Laurence are centered in the love of Christandliveto are centered intheloveof OUR MISSION glorify Godinallwedo. supportive member of the member supportive and “ program year. program 1, upcoming the for August 1through April open WHAT YOU NEED TO Registration KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: program) Formation aFaith in year aprior complete (must Grade 2nd with beginning children for August-March, WHEN: Sacraments. Treasure! the Discover! Explore! can children parents, their with Together hunt. atreasure as designed is Preparation Sacraments First Spring, the in Eucharist and Fall the in Reconciliation with Grade, 2nd In School. Catholic or Faith Family Study, CCE, CCE Home programs: following the of one in 1st Grade through years learning early achild’s in Formation Faith with begins Program Preparation Sacraments First the into journey The 281-265-5774 Calcote Melissa [email protected] stlaurence.org/first-holy-communion SACRAMENTS FIRST Church. the of future and parish the of life the to contribute to way a wonderful is this preparation; Sacrament of year their in teens of groups small guide volunteers Adult Confirmation. for registering before formation) faith school (high Teen Life of year one least at completed have to WHAT YOU NEED TO Teens KNOW: required are others. with faith the share and Jesus of disciple a as live fully more to baptized, were they when received they that gifts spiritual the of deepening and outpouring aspecial receive Christians Confirmation, In parish. the of members registered and active already are and baptized been have 11th, 10th, to who open is 12th or graders Laurence at St. program preparation Confirmation The Mike Cleary [email protected] stlaurence.org/confirmation CONFIRMATION in months advance. as as much 3-4 booked be may Baptisms so parish, alarge is This ahead. WHAT plan YOU NEED TO Please KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: 9am-1pm (10 ayear) mornings times Saturday on offered are classes Preparation WHEN: ceremony. actual the for prepared are and liturgy baptismal the of theology the in formed are Parents baptized. be to children of parents the for required are classes Preparation Sundays. or Saturdays scheduled on agroup as celebrated is Baptism Sacrament the Laurence, AtSt. age. of 7years to birth from children for is Baptism Infant 281-265-5774 Roy Barb [email protected] stlaurence.org/baptism BAPTISM PREPARATION SACRAMENT contact Justin Frato to set up a time to meet. to atime up set to Frato Justin contact and page web RCIA the on Form Information Inquiry the out fill please Catholic, becoming about WHAT inquiring YOU are NEED TO you If KNOW: Center Hall, Ave Maria Angels Guardian WHERE: 10:15am Sundays, WHEN: Easter. at Church the into initiation full to leading August in Inquiry with begins process The Initiation. of Sacraments their completing or Church Catholic the joining considering are who (7+) children and adults for process a formation is (RCIA) Adults of Initiation Christian of Rite The 281-265-5774 Frato [email protected] Justin stlaurence.org/rcia INITIATION OFADULTS) RCIA (RITE OFCHRISTIAN training are provided. and WHAT YOU NEED TO Materials KNOW: year. each weddings 60+ our with help to Couples Sponsor our on We depend friendships. new establish and marriage new their to start agreat have couple another help marriage, own your enhance to opportunity great is This home. own your in them with meeting by preparation marriage their with couple engaged an Help [email protected] 281-980-8090 Harry &Sharon John stlaurence.org/sponsor-couples MARRIAGE COUPLES SPONSOR information. registration for Holub Betty contact Please 27, September is 7pm. at Session Information Wedding WHAT YOU next NEED TO The KNOW: Laurence. St. at wedding your having about details and class, each for register to how preparation, marriage your for required are classes what learn will you Session, Information Wedding Atthe date. wedding proposed the to prior ayear to 9months least at Session Information aWedding attend to plan please preparation, To marriage Lord. the begin with love of union alifelong out live to preparing on primarily centers preparation Marriage Holub 281-980-9812Betty [email protected] stlaurence.org/holy-matrimony MARRIAGE PREPARATION

SACRAMENT PREPARATION FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION available. Details may be found on our website. our on found be may Details available. also is option Study AHome 1st. August closes 1st and April around begins year school upcoming the for WHAT YOU NEED TO Registration KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: 6-7:15 5:15-6:30pm from Wednesdays or pm, from Tuesdays on September-May, Weekly WHEN: topics. and themes different through faith their deepen and Jesus for love their in grow children their help to order in parents the with partner to designed is program Our crafts. and activities, Scripture, discussion, lessons, through faith of journey their in them lead who facilitators volunteer by guided are children the classes, weekly the During program. (CCE) Formation Faith Children’s our attend to invited K-5 are grades in Children Joan Hastreiter [email protected] stlaurence.org/elementary-cce CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION men. Catholic all to Open same. the be never will Your on. Try us Thursdays husbands. better dads, better guys, better be to We strive group. WHAT aguy’s is YOU NEED TO This KNOW: Center Hall, Ave Maria Angels Guardian WHERE: 5:45-7:15am Thursday, Every WHEN: and a program. breakfast for Hall Angel Guardian to move then Oratory, 5:45am at the in Chaplet and Rosary the praying by We start wisdom. and understanding, knowledge, through men these form to seeks and today men facing issues to information relevant apply and receive to opportunity the men provides group The 5:45am-7:15am mornings. Thursday from meets which men’s program multimedia interactive, an is Saints be to Called Men Catholic [email protected] 281-253-4800 Kij Jim stlaurence.org/mens-study-groups BE SAINTS TO CATHOLIC CALLED MEN more. out find to page web our to go or Frato Justin contact please involved, getting or out helping in interested are you If classes. other of variety a and preparation, sacramental adult outreach, evangelistic events, speaker programs, enrichment marriage Communities, Christian Small groups, women’s men’s and studies, Bible including year the throughout Laurence St. at offered programs and ministries of avariety through done is This Christ. Jesus of disciples adult transform and inform to seeks (AFF) Formation Faith Adult 281-265-5774 Frato [email protected] Justin stlaurence.org/aff ADULT FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION & FORMATION FAITH and materials online before begin. classes aFPU membership purchase Participants started. get to us WHAT YOU NEED TO Contact KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: 9weeks for aweek, once class, 90-minute a as year the throughout Offered WHEN: debt. of elimination and responsibility financial on focusing by lifetime a last to principles stewardship good encourages FPU accountability. encourage to discussions small-group incorporates that Ramsey Dave expert financial by taught curriculum video 9-week a of consists (FPU) University Peace Financial Sunny Tom [email protected] stlaurence.org/financial-peace-university FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 2022-2023. for list waiting the on get to Calcote Melissa WHAT YOU NEED TO Contact KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: May through August month, each of 1stWHEN: Sunday ages. all for classes level grade monthly and study home of combination a is program This fellowship. and prayer, deed through another one support and encourage who families parish other of community larger the to connected become also They faith. their sharing by other each to closer grow members anddiscussions activities/exercises, family monthly family group sessions, instruction, Through Faith! Family programs: Formation Faith intentional engaged, vibrant, most the of one Join Melissa Calcote [email protected] stlaurence.org/family-faith FAMILY FAITH stlaurence.org/edge at WHAT YOU NEED TO Register KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: 7:00-8:15pm Wednesdays, WHEN: our parish. from middle schoolers other with discussions group small engaging and teaching, relevant and dynamic fellowship, and fun of atime for evenings Wednesday on us Join years. challenging life’s of most some with people young helps Youth Ministry School Middle EDGE church. and peers their with community build they as faith their in grow can 6th-8th) (grades youth school middle where place inclusive an is EDGE 281-265-5774 Martin [email protected] Cindy stlaurence.org/edge EDGE –MIDDLESCHOOL The next class begins in October 2021. October in begins class next The year. the throughout times various at 3sessions in offered are WHAT YOU NEED TO Classes KNOW: marriage! of joys procreative and unitive the regarding teachings Church’s the embrace to time a good always It’s wife. and husband between bond the enrich can NFP marriage, of natures life-giving and love-giving the respecting By child. the of value the recognizes and life, to openness promotes life, family and marriage of context the within person human the of dignity the reflects NFP [email protected] Jacob & Jillian Counts 281-300-3704 stlaurence.org/natural-family-planning NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Scriptures. Sunday upcoming the We study nothing. WHAT YOU NEED TO Absolutely KNOW: Center Ave Maria Room, Francis St. WHERE: 6:15-7:15am TuesdayWHEN: Morning bible. the of books different study We scholars. not searchers, new for is class This nothing. WHAT YOU NEED TO Absolutely KNOW: Center Ave Maria Room, Francis St. WHERE: 7:30-9:00pm Evening Monday WHEN: not by chance. intentionally, them form to need we families, with those For faith. our know must we this, do to order In community. the in and life parish in families, their of leaders spiritual be to called are Men Steve Ewbank [email protected] stlaurence.org/mens-study-groups MEN’S BIBLESTUDIES Cleary. Mike contact please teens, of group asmall for facilitator adult a volunteer as serving or group small school ahigh joining in you’re If interested school. high of prayer and doubt, question, experience, every through loved and known be to place a offers and grade-specific is group Each groups. small around built are Nights Life WHAT YOU Sunday NEED TO Our KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: until 8:15pm Teen Mass Life 5pm the following Sundays WHEN: 7-8:30pm. from evenings Tuesday on meets that students school high for group prayer and study bible aweekly (dgroups), Groups Discipleship have Wesummer. also the over Sundays May, select on and through 8:15pm, until Mass 5pm September the following Sundays on meet Nights” “Life called gathering 9-12. weekly grades in main Our students school high for formation faith Teen parish’s our is Life Mike Cleary [email protected] stlaurence.org/lifeteen –HIGHSCHOOL community service. community and skills social academics, strong values, Christian of aprogram providing by society larger the with positively relate to children preparing person, Christian whole the of development the is mission its Church, the of instrument apastoral As 8. Grade through PreK4 in students 700 to environment aChristian in academics strong provides School Catholic St. Laurence [email protected] Suzanne Barto(Principal) 281-980-0500 stlaurenceschool.org ST. LAURENCE parents! young other with community a becoming and meeting while Faith, Catholic the of teachers best and first children’s your become to WHAT how YOU NEED TO Learn KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: September-May Sunday, 3rd 10:14amWHEN: each Mass) 9am (after home. at learning the continuing for activities and ideas parents provides which Faith, Catholic the to introduction age-appropriate and afun May. is This 10:14am, Sunday, September- 3rd each starting class a1-hour as offered is It parents. their and 10:14 4-year-olds me),to and Clubhouse 3- for is come 10:14 children Mark by little the Inspired (Let Susan Mulé[email protected] stlaurence.org/clubhouse-10-14 PRE-K (CLUBHOUSE 10:14) by. stop you when or online card alibrary for WHAT YOU NEED TO Apply KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: round year Open WHEN: by! stop too, so volunteer, to ways of lots are There ages. all for something has and programs special hosts library The recordings. and periodicals newsletters, newspapers, books, and secularChristian literature, published including Catholic, of variety awide check-out to card alibrary Get 9am-noon. Sat and 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-9pm, Mon-Thu open is and Center Life Parish Ave Maria the in located is Library Parish The Susan Mulé[email protected] stlaurence.org/parish-library PARISH LIBRARY

FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION SPANISH BIBLE STUDY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PASTORAL COUNCIL Veronica Reinoso 832-231-6988 [email protected] stlaurence.org/vacation-bible-school El Estudio de Biblia en español se reúne todos los Joan Hastreiter 281-265-5774 [email protected] stlaurence.org/parish-councils The Pastoral Council of St. Laurence Catholic jueves de 9:30 am a 12:00 pm, en el “Ave Maria VBS is a fun filled weeklong summer program for Parish is a consultative resource for the pastor, Parish Life Center” cantamos alabanzas a Dios children to learn more about their Catholic faith responsible for the long-range pastoral planning al empezar, oramos antes del las escrituras que and Sacred Scripture through Bible lessons, prayer, affecting the whole of parish life. The 12-member vayamos a estudiar y nos dividimos en pequeños music, crafts, games, skits and lots of fun! Children EVANGELIZATION, council serves a 4-year term and meets monthly grupos para compartir el aprendizaje, luego entering 1st through 5th grade may participate; with the pastor to discuss essential elements of regresamos todos juntos y algunas veces se da una adult and youth volunteers create and lead this STEWARDSHIP & parish life. pequeña conferencia relacionada con el tema de lo fun-filled week. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Discernment is held que estamos estudiando. WHEN: Dates vary, but VBS is typically the held LEADERSHIP every 2 years. All parishioners in full communion the 1st or 2nd week of June with the Catholic Church are invited to discern, The Spanish Bible study meets every Thursday WHERE: Ave Maria Center from 9:30am to 12:00pm at the Ave Maria Parish DISCIPLESHIP COUNCIL which begins with an Information Session. Life Center. We begin by singing praises to God, VOCATIONS COMMITTEE stlaurence.org/parish-councils RE-MEMBERING CHURCH then pray before the scriptures we will be studying, stlaurence.org/vocations Julie Borque 281-265-8353 [email protected] then divide into small groups to share what we Fr. Truong Son Nguyen 281-980-9812 [email protected] The Discipleship Council exists to foster an stlaurence.org/remembering Deacon Tom Ruck 713-855-2399 [email protected] have learned. We then all come back together, and Nia Sepe 281-980-9812 [email protected] environment that encourages each individual to there is occasionally a brief lecture related to what recognize and share the blessings that God freely Re-Membering Church is an outreach program The Vocation committee is a group of men and we are studying. gives to all. Members serve a 4-year term and for those who feel alienated, estranged or distant women dedicated to creating an environment WHEN: Thursdays 9:30am-12:00pm, September- meet monthly to provide leadership necessary from the Church or for those who want a more within the parish which fosters vocations. Members May to promote an understanding of stewardship genuine experience of our local parish community. devote their time, talent, prayer, and creative WHERE: Ave Maria Center throughout the parish, a prayerful attitude of It encourages reconciliation and promotes energy to help parishioners grow in awareness thanksgiving, an environment of hospitality, and faith enrichment in a loving and welcoming and understanding of vocations within the Church increase parishioners’ participation in parish environment. THAT MAN IS YOU today. activities and ministries. WHEN: Six Mondays, 7-9pm, offered at various stlaurence.org/tmiy WHEN: Committee meetings, as scheduled WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Membership on the times throughout the year Roger Peters 713-857-8386 [email protected] WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: All are welcome to Discipleship Council is by invitation of the pastor. WHERE: St. Joseph Room, Ave Maria Center That Man is You aims to develop the vision of a join us in prayer for Adoration for Vocations in the WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Our next Re- man fully alive by combining scientific research Chapel of Divine Mercy at 7pm the first Monday Membering session will start on September 13th. with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the each month. ECUMENICAL & INTERFAITH wisdom of the saints. The group meets early Lee Schmoe 281-979-6955 [email protected] Contact Deacon Tom to join the group! Wednesday mornings, September thru May, for WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM The Ecumenical and Interfaith ministry seeks to work breakfast, video instruction and small group with Christian and non-Christian faiths to better stlaurence.org/weekday-childrens-program serve our community. To accomplish this, we also discussion, to form men capable of transforming Ban Haller 281-313-0329 [email protected] homes and societies. wish to better understand one another’s beliefs. The St. Laurence Weekday Children’s Program WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30am WHEN: Meetings, as scheduled by members COMMUNITY & (WCP) is a ministry of St. Laurence Catholic Church WHERE: Marian Hall, Ave Maria Center WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: This ministry is just with the mission to provide a high quality early WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The program is forming. Call Lee Schmoe to join the group and childhood education program with a Catholic PARISH LIFE divided into 13-week semesters, one in the fall and help set its direction! identity within our faith community. WCP is offered one in the spring. for infants through pre-school aged children. FINANCE COUNCIL AFRICAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY WHEN: School year is August-May; Summer Camp stlaurence.org/african-catholic-community is offered June & July stlaurence.org/parish-councils Anie Usoro 832-419-1152 [email protected] Bob Ladd 281-703-1747 [email protected] stlaurence.org/biblestudies WHERE: Ave Maria Center The St. Laurence African Catholic Community is Kay Quenan 713-826-4939 [email protected] WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: To begin the The Finance Council is consultative to the pastor in FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION FORMATION FAITH inspired by our patron, St. Jude, to foster spiritual This Bible study meets on Tuesday mornings areas relating to administrative, financial, facilities, application process, first complete a Waiting List growth, provide charity and support the parish (September-April) in the Ave Maria Parish Life development, and accounting, for the entire parish, Form (stlaurence.org/waiting-list-form) and you will and our African community. We strive to emulate Center from 9:30-11:45am. Join us as we dig into including the parish school. The Finance Council is be contacted by email. the examples of our Lord Jesus Christ by living as Scripture and spiritual books through renown distinct from the Pastoral and Discipleship Councils good Christian brothers and sisters. Membership videotaped speakers, large group presentations but interacts with them to most effectively fulfill its is open to all parishioners of St. Laurence Catholic and small group discussions. responsibilities. & LEADERSHIP STEWARDSHIP EVANGELIZATION, Church, especially those of Africa decent by birth, WHEN: Tuesdays, 9:00-11:45am (September-April) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Membership on the marriage or naturalization. WHERE: Ave Maria Center Finance Council is by invitation of the pastor. WHEN: 3rd Saturday each month, 10:00am- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Two studies 12:00pm (semesters) each year. Purchase the book(s) and NEW EVANGELIZATION MINISTRY WHERE: Ave Maria Center register in advance. All information is on our web stlaurence.org/evangelization WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: We meet via Zoom page. Marta Alves 713-569-3679 [email protected] every Saturday at 10am in prayer. And we gather Evangelization is the primary mission of the Church! in Adoration in the Chapel of Divine Mercy each People all around us need God and we are the ones 1st Tuesday at 6pm. Join us! who can share the good news by our actions and our words. We encourage and equip all parishioners to take advantage of opportunities to share the treasure of our faith, and to invite seekers to explore the Catholic faith in our church community through presentations, instructional materials and the St. Paul Street Evangelization Team. COMMUNITY & PARISH LIFE you’re interested! if know us let so opportunities, meeting school high We additional have Team12th Leaders. grade 9th- our by led are and girls grade 5th-8th target meetings WHAT YOU NEED TO Thursday KNOW: Center Youth Hall, Ave Maria WHERE: September-May 6:30-8:00pm, Thursdays, WHEN: around according them to the Gospel. world the and friends families, their on impact apositive have and talents natural their develop and discover to girls enables Challenge Decisions. Your and Convictions, Encounters, for: stands that organization youth Christi’s Regnum is ECYD girl. each of needs the to responding driven, service and based, team led, teen is that curriculum based virtue- through this We do culture. transform to leaders Christian as adolescents forms that grade 5th-12th in girls for Program ECYD an is Challenge Jenny [email protected] stlaurence.org/challenge-club-for-girls CHALLENGE CLUB FORGIRLS meeting. any at us visit please friendship, and fellowship service, of full aministry for WHAT looking YOU are NEED TO you If KNOW: Hall Parish WHERE: September-June 6:30pm, at Thursday 2nd WHEN: Christ. Jesus Lord, our of glory the to other each and community, our parish, our of needs the serve to older. We strive and years 18 women Catholic all to open is Membership Charity. and Unity is motto their charities, national and state local, Supporting world. the in organization women’s Catholic largest and oldest the is Americas the of Daughters Catholic The Pam White [email protected] stlaurence.org/catholic-daughters CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS infrequently late summer/early fall. more then start, to amonth once necessary; as Team. meets team The Leadership Bazaar the of apart being to bazaar the of day the shift a 2-hour working from asuccess, bazaar the make to people of WHAT lots YOU NEED TO takes It KNOW: lot parking Center Ave Maria WHERE: October in weekend 3rd WHEN: of parish. the operations ongoing the benefit Proceeds music. live and araffle bingo, rides, activities, games, food, great offering welcoming, and community of asense build to meant event, parishwide big this plan parishioners 1993, volunteer Since of ateam community. celebrates which October each of weekend third the held event an is Bazaar Parish The (Contact Sharon Ehrenkranz, [email protected]) OPEN stlaurence.org/parish-bazaar BAZAAR digital version at stlaurence.org/family at version digital the access or Desk Hospitality the from booklet Families Intentional aForming up Pick families! loves WHAT YOU NEED TO Laurence St. KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: April) thru (August night aFriday on 6:30-8:00pm, amonth, once are Nights Gather Family WHEN: parish. the by offered booklet Families Intentional Forming our through Spirit in grow to family your for ways other encourage and projects service do we plus growth… and lessons spiritual around centered all adventures other and challenges, fun completing crafts, doing games, playing ameal, sharing include that Nights Gather Family hosts ministry This Ministry. Family our through families Laurence St. young other with Join adventure! life’s greatest is Family Melissa Calcote [email protected] stlaurence.org/family-ministry FAMILY MINISTRY Leader. Den adult the by determined is meetings these of location and frequency the gender; and grade by WHAT groups are YOU NEED TO Dens KNOW: Hall Parish WHERE: month, 6-8pm 1st Tuesday the are of Meetings Pack WHEN: fitness. personal and development, character citizenship, God, to duty learn members the programs, and activities Through grade. fifth through kindergarten in girls and boys for is Scouting Cub weekly. meeting dens May, most with through August monthly, 1828 Pack meets Laurence St. Brian [email protected] stlaurence.org/cub-scouts CUB SCOUT PACK 1828 National Council. and Council Archdiocesan the by developed projects service and events in We participate attend. to encouraged are women Catholic all so Daughters, Catholic and Society Altar as such groups, women’s Catholic other incorporates which organization umbrella an is Women Catholic of WHAT YOU NEED TO Council KNOW: Holy Rosary & Family, Michael St. Holy Laurence, St. WHERE: October) June, March, (January, ayear 4times month, the of Thursday 3rd WHEN: world. modern the in society and Church the of needs the to values Gospel with respond programs NCCW service. and leadership spirituality, in women Catholic all educate and empower support, to affiliates and members its of one every and each through acts Women Catholic of Council National The Ginny Kazmierczak [email protected] ghcw.org COUNCIL OFCATHOLIC WOMEN togethers, Mass & Lunch, and local trips. Join us! Join trips. local and &Lunch, Mass togethers, get- spiritual and social projects, service of variety a WHAT YOU schedule NEED TO We KNOW: also Center Ave Maria WHERE: (11am-1pm) month the of 1stWHEN: Monday program. or speaker activity, asocial for monthly meets group Our ones. new make and friends old with up meet to us Join 50-and-up. people for group Youth) aparish is J.O.Y. Older Just for (stands Club Anne [email protected] stlaurence.org/joy-club-for-seniors J.O.Y. CLUB Center Ave Maria WHERE: month each Thursday 2nd on Meetings WHEN: USA. of residents engaged and parish the in presence avibrant be to members encourage and traditions cultural promote and preserve member, each of talents God-given the harness God, in faith their grow and share to languages ethnic backgrounds and of different community adiversified unite to is ISM the of purpose The Ralph [email protected] stlaurence.org/ism INDIAN SUBCONTINENT MINISTRY us! contact volunteering, in interested are 12, you If 2021, Mass. December 1:00pm the at on celebrated be will Guadalupe of Lady Our of WHAT YOU Feast NEED TO The KNOW: Iglesia. sola una de miembros como servir para hispanos alos yfacultar integrar busca ademas culturas, diferentes las entre cristiana inclusion promueve el conceptodiferentes actividades de las de Através Laurence. St. de comunidad y la hispana habla de feligreses los entre comunicación y enlace de centro el es hispano ministerio El service. and fellowship, faith, in together grow we while traditions, and cultures different many our about community our teach we programs, and activities our Through community. church their to connect parishioners Spanish-speaking helps and belonging of aspirit promotes Ministry Hispanic The Heidy [email protected] stlaurence.org/ministerio-hispano HISPANIC MINISTRY Gabi! Simbang planning of apart be to like would you if us WHAT YOU NEED TO Contact KNOW: 7:00pm 2021, 18, December Saturday, is Gabi Simbang WHEN: community. and faith promote that church the of activities in participate We family. actively parish our to service and prayer in traditions and faith their share and serve unite, to committed are who Laurence St. of parishioners Filipino for exists group active This Teddy [email protected] stlaurence.org/filipino-community FILIPINO COMMUNITY WHERE: Area playgrounds WHERE: Area aweek once Meet WHEN: Laurence. St. at peers among friends making while environment asafe in pray and play to toddlers and infants their for achance provide and Christ with relationship adeeper develop another in community. our Catholic Together, they help one children young with mothers for atmosphere loving and awelcoming create to strives and weekly meets &Tots ministry Moms Laurence St. The Amy [email protected] stlaurence.org/moms-tots-ministry & TOTSMOMS friend. a as leave will you but You astranger, as come may WHAT welcome! YOU are NEED TO All KNOW: Hall. Parish the in held are meetings General WHERE: year. the throughout times various at and months summer the during scheduled from 6:30-8:30pm. Additional are activities month, the of Thursday May, 3rd the on through September monthly, held are Meetings WHEN: retirees. to adults young from ages, all by enjoyed and to open is year. Membership each projects and activities meetings, of variety a through Christ in Sisters as love and fellowship of spirit the in areas outreach and community, parish, our serve to 1988. in We strive founded ministry parish original an is Guild Ladies served.” be to not serve, to “Here Matthew: of gospel the from taken is motto Guild Ladies Laurence St. The Linda Pedersen [email protected] stlaurence.org/ladies-guild LADIES GUILD Catholic. and neighbor son, father, husband, abetter be us, help to continues it as just you, help will Knight a Being available. have you time little or much how matter –no Knights become to men Catholic WHAT YOU all like NEED TO We KNOW: would Hall Parish WHERE: month every of 1st Thursday 7:00pm, at meetings Council WHEN: day. do, every Knights the what that’s and world this in done be to work much is There actions. our through faith to back bridge a building men Catholic We are community. the in and parish the throughout volunteer members council Our more. much and missions, medical Scouts, Boy Schools, Catholic seminarians, our many support charities,activities including these from Proceeds sales. turkey and brisket and Frys Fish Lenten our for known We are life. promote and communities serve families, support faith, our strengthen programs Our patriotism. and fraternity unity, charity, to dedicated order fraternal aCatholic is Columbus of Knights The Tom [email protected] stlaurence.org/kc11343 KNIGHTS OFCOLUMBUS

COMMUNITY & PARISH LIFE ST. LAURENCE SINGLES VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY PRAYER, CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER stlaurence.org/singles stlaurence.org/vietnamese-community stlaurence.org/contemplative-prayer Ivan Cardena 281-899-0409 [email protected] Vinnie Nguyen 832-723-5822 [email protected] RETREATS Elaine Smith 281-499-6660 [email protected] The St. Laurence Singles Ministry serves adults St. Laurence has many parishioners of Vietnamese When we relax and are still, God speaks to us. of all ages who are widowed, divorced or never descent who are active in all aspects of parish & PRAYER Join our ministry each Wednesday morning as married. We gather together in spiritual and social life. This ministry (VNSL) allows these parishioners we strive to strengthen our personal journey of activities in a safe and friendly environment to to celebrate together their rich culture through GROUPS faith. Weekly meetings open with intercessory develop friendships and have fun! We have three social and family events, by organizing the annual prayer followed by reading and responding to the or four events a month, including Sunday Mass & Vietnamese Lenten Retreat, participation in the upcoming Sunday Scriptures. We then enter the Brunch, Wednesday book club, Saturday dinners Parish Bazaar, and celebrate our culture New Year A.C.T.S. RETREAT peacefulness of silent meditation as we listen to and other events. Contact Ivan to get on the (Tet). We are spiritually centered in the culture of stlaurence.org/acts-retreat God’s quiet voice deep within us. We close with distribution list for evites. strong family faith and values in the love of Christ Susan Kelly-Zapata 832-563-1615 [email protected] a prayer of praise and thanksgiving. “Be still and WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Most of our and live to glorify God in all we do. Ruben Alvarez 713-562-2933 [email protected] know that I am God. (Ps 46:10)” members are aged 50-70, but we welcome people Chúng tôi Cộng Đồng Người Việt Nam của An ACTS Retreat is a parish-based event which WHEN: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am of any age. We are 75% women, so there isn’t St. Laurence “VNSL” được tập trung tinh thần trong offers parishioners an opportunity to experience WHERE: Corpus Christi Room much dating within the group (but it does happen văn hóa của đức tin gia đình và giá trị tình yêu của the love of Jesus Christ in an off-site retreat WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: We are excited to once in a while). We are mostly just friends having Chúa Kitô và sống để tôn vinh Thiên Chúa trong tất setting. Retreats are given by parishioners for welcome new members! fun! cả chúng ta làm. parishioners, one for men and one for women. Retreats begin Thursday evening and ends with DIVINE MERCY SCOUT TROOP 828B / 818G WHEN: Last Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm 11:00am Sunday Mass back at St. Laurence. stlaurence.org/divine-mercy stlaurence.org/boy-scouts WHERE: Ave Maria Center WHEN: Women’s retreat is May 12-15, 2022 and Sally Flowers (AM) 281-799-0331 [email protected] Morgan Lasala (828B) 713-502-5778 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: We would love for Men’s retreat is August 18-21, 2022 Suzan Bryan (PM) 713-816-5859 [email protected] [email protected] you to join us, to pray the Rosary, learn about our WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For adults aged Rebecca Yanes (Spanish) 605-660-7611 [email protected] culture and values, and share your faith. 21+. Transportation to and from the retreat center Katherine Weimer (818G) 832-520-5176 The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy is will be provided. This weekend retreat gives you a faith sharing group that studies the Diary of St. [email protected] WOMEN OF THE CLOTH the chance to spend time with God, focus on your Faustina while incorporating Scripture and the In Scouting at St. Laurence with Troop 828B (boys) stlaurence.org/women-of-the-cloth faith and cultivate lasting friendships. Catechism of the Catholic Church. Our outreach or Troop 818G (girls) youth age 11 to 17 start Joanne Friday 832-228-3848 [email protected] brings the Divine Mercy message to other parishes with their best right-now selves and grow into We are a gathering of friends and “family” -- ADORATION through retreats, workshops, and starting Cenacles. their very best future selves. Service, community sewers, quilters, knitters and crafters who enjoy We promote Eucharistic Adoration, Pro Life, and engagement and leadership development are stlaurence.org/adoration creating beautiful things. We would love for you Fran Magelssen 281-224-6122 [email protected] Vocations to the priesthood and religious life. important parts of the program as youth lead their to join us. While we meet weekly you are welcome AM – Thursdays 10am-12pm, St. Francis Room, Ave own activities and work toward earning Scouting’s Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. to come as often as you like. We also welcome the Eucharistic Adoration is a vigil of prayer before Maria Center highest rank, Eagle Scout. Come see what Catholic talents of those who create at home. We share the Blessed Sacrament exposed in a monstrance PM – 1st/3rd Wednesdays 7:15-9:00pm, Corpus Scouting is all about! all these items, created with God’s help, at a sale in our Chapel of Divine Mercy. Scheduled adorers Christi Room WHEN: Mondays at 7:00pm each year. Proceeds are donated to other parish WHERE: Boys (828B) meet in Parish Hall and girls commit themselves to one or more hours a week, ministries and community charities. making a continuous adoration of the Blessed Spanish – Fridays 10-11:30am, Classroom 200-202, (818G) meet at the Ave Maria Center WHEN: Tuesday mornings, 9:30am-12:00noon Ave Maria Center WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: All youth, 11 to 17 Sacrament. Substitutes provide coverage when WHERE: St. Francis Room, Ave Maria Center scheduled adorers are ill or on vacation. The WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: You are welcome to years old, are invited to join our Troops to unlock a WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: You are welcome world of discovery and become Prepared. For Life. Chapel is open for silent prayer for everyone from join our cenacles (groups) at any time of the year anytime. We look forward to meeting you. 5am to 9pm daily. Come and rest awhile in His to grow in the spirituality of St. Faustina, as directly presence. You will find the food to nourish the soul COMMUNITY & PARISH LIFE COMMUNITY & PARISH SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES guided by Jesus. You may want to have a copy of YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY and to understand the true meaning of fulfillment the Diary of St. Faustina, but there is no required stlaurence.org/scc stlaurence.org/ya and peace. reading or advanced study. Mary Visser 281-265-5774 [email protected] Justin Frato 281-265-5774 [email protected] There’s a place for you! At St Laurence we have The Young Adult Ministry is for adults in their CHRISTIAN MEDITATION PRAYER HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY PRAYER GROUPS & PRAYER RETREATS PRAYER, a community of small communities, called Small 20s/30s, in school or working, married or single. Christian Communities (SCC). As members of GROUP GROUP Offering a wide variety of activities, this group stlaurence.org/christian-meditation the family of God, you come together in a home offers young adults an opportunity to connect with stlaurence.org/hearts-of-jesus-and-mary Patrick King 713-444-6014 [email protected] Margie Calo 281-980-4711 [email protected] setting of 6-12 people, with the idea of creating others of a similar age within the parish. Seeking a Meditation is the prayer of the heart where we are This group meets on Fridays at 7pm to praise God long-lasting, genuine relationships with people healthy balance between work, play and faith life, not thinking of God or talking to Him or asking for through traditional prayer, spontaneous prayer, who share your faith. Together, you share and their purpose is to develop friendships, grow in the anything. We are simply being with God who is in Scripture readings and reflections, teachings, live out the joy of the gospel through fellowship, Catholic faith, and contribute to the community. prayer, faith sharing, and friendship, while growing us in the Holy Spirit whom Jesus has given us. Join witnessing, exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your Catholic faith. Invite your friends and form us each Thursday evening at 7:00. No experience and singing. Every First Friday, the group sponsors an SCC to share Christ together. necessary. a Healing Mass in the Chapel of Divine Mercy at WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: We have suggested WHEN: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm 7:30pm, preceded by the Rosary and Confession at studies appropriate for your small group. Let us WHERE: St. Anne Room, Ave Maria Center 7:00pm. know you’ve formed a group and let us help! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For now, we are WHEN: Every Friday at 7:00pm back to meeting only via Zoom. Please contact WHERE: Chapel of Divine Mercy Patrick King for the link. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: All are welcome. PRAYER, RETREATS & PRAYER GROUPS offered in Novemberoffered 2021 be will group Consecration next The WHEN: day. feast aMarian on Mary to consecration aformal to leading people, of busiest the even for appropriate and user-friendly is that “retreat” ado-it-yourself into saints great four of thoughts the weaving Fr. by Gaitley, MIC, Michael Glory Morning to Days 33 book the on based is consecration Marian for preparation 33-day This Jesus. of image the into formed be to Mary to ourselves give we Mother, Blessed the to ourselves consecrating By Anne [email protected] stlaurence.org/33-days-to-morning-glory MARIAN CONSECRATION evening. the in other the and afternoon the in meets One speaking. English are Both (presidiums). groups two with WHAT YOU NEED TO blessed We KNOW: are WHERE: Corpus Christi Room 8:30pm OR 1:00-2:30pm Tuesdays WHEN: neighbor. our serve us help better to pray and works our discuss and weekly prayer. We meet in serving by Rosary the of promotion the through We evangelize Scapular. Brown of Investituer and Fatima of Lady Our of statue the with homes in prayer facilities, nursing homebound, sick, the of visitation include and voluntary are works All neighbor. our and Church the serve to Graces, All of Mediatrix Immaculate, Mary of follow leadership the works whose of Catholics association apostolic alay is Mary of Legion The Bridget Nwaokobia [email protected] Rosamar Martinez281-201-26011rosamargmail.com stlaurence.org/legion-of-mary LEGION OFMARY Center Ave Maria Room, Anne St. WHERE: 7:00pm and 10:30am month, each of Monday Second WHEN: apostle. alay Anne, to given as month the for message Jesus’ read to and together mysteries Luminous the pray to amonth once We gather Jesus. with unity of agoal with day each throughout Jesus with closely walks apostle A lay Kay [email protected] stlaurence.org/lay-apostle-prayer LAY APOSTLE PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays 7:00- Tuesdays it always fills up quickly. Register early! Register quickly. up fills always it so WHAT limited, is YOU NEED TO Space KNOW: Scripture. by inspired theme specific a around all reflection, personal for time and art, prayer, music, through spirit, and body, mind the refresh to designed is weekend The Houston. in Center Retreat Name Holy at October, early or September late held typically retreat, weekend annual an is Women’s Retreat Laurence St. Anne [email protected] stlaurence.org/womensretreat ST. LAURENCE WOMEN’S RETREAT welcome. are All English. in are WHAT YOU liturgies NEED TO All KNOW: Chapel Mercy Divine the in Tuesdays other all church; the 1st in Tuesdays WHERE: Tuesday 6:30pm at Every WHEN: 13. June to close Saturday a on year each organized is celebration day feast Alarge attendees. the by reported been have Padua of Anthony St. of intercession the through miracles Many novena. and Mass by followed Mercy, Divine of Chaplet and Rosary Tuesday, the pray we Each Mass. and prayer in Padua of Anthony St. to devoted those all together bring to aimed has Ministry 1997, Prayer Since Padua of Anthony St. the [email protected] Sajimone Joseph 832-490-9297 [email protected] Joseph Ellankil832-282-3032 stlaurence.org/st-anthony-of-padua-prayer-group PRAYER MINISTRY ST. ANTHONY OFPADUA ones can facilitate the healing process. healing the facilitate can ones loved of death sudden the grieving also are who others with connecting but sessions, counseling not WHAT are YOU NEED TO These KNOW: Center Ave Maria Room, Francis St. WHERE: 1:00-2:30pm month, each of Thursday 3rd WHEN: faiths. all of people to open and free are and a month once meets group The death. sudden or accident murder, suicide, through one aloved lost tragically have who families is for group support This [email protected] Agnes Fernandes 281-933-3721 stlaurence.org/grieving-families BEREAVEMENT: GRIEVINGFAMILIES grieving of stages all at faiths, all of people, WHAT all to YOU NEED TO Open KNOW: Center Ave Maria Room, Clare St. WHERE: 6-9pm Tuesdays, WHEN: need. in those to support and compassion offer ago, we years or recent is loss the Whether share. to members for opportunity the and loss, with coping for tools grief, of field the in professionals by presentations recorded featuring weekly, meets group The one. aloved of loss the of aftermath the experiencing those with journey grief the walk to there We are Sandy [email protected] stlaurence.org/grief-support-ministry GROUP BEREAVEMENT: GRIEFSUPPORT parish. your at acase-sponsor with meet to required are you Tribunal the to apetition submit you Before annulment. apossible for petition who people assist to is Archdiocese the of Tribunal Metropolitan the of role Aprimary involved. all to brings relationship marital afailed that stress and pain the to sensitive is Church Catholic The afamily. of establishment the and intentions good of spite in divorce in end marriages Many Anne [email protected] stlaurence.org/annulments ANNULMENTS SUPPORT & CARE support in community.support and challenging. Find encouragement extremely be can WHAT YOU NEED TO Caregiving KNOW: Center Ave Maria the at are meetings Most WHERE: events. offsite plus events, evening of acouple day, also the but during often day, meeting usual our is May. Monday thru September 1-2 WeWHEN: times/month, meet fellowship. this in strength and encouragement, understanding, find will you think we adult, or teen, child, infant, an is needs special significant with one loved your Whether face. families challenges the of some understand who others and God with connect to place asafe is Group Support Caregivers needs. special significant with age any of one aloved for caring those serve to existing fellowship based aspiritually is This Jane Jewell [email protected] Lori [email protected] stlaurence.org/caregivers-support-group CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP WHAT welcome! YOU are NEED TO All KNOW: Center Ave Maria Room, Meeting Clare St. WHERE: June thru September 10:00-11:30am, month, each Thursday First WHEN: journey. your on are you wherever you helps group asupport of amember being that shown have Studies treatment. after life improve to available options many the and treatment through journey the help to topics various on information provide speakers Guest caregivers. their and survivors patients, cancer to support provide to monthly meets Ministry Support Cancer The Mariann [email protected] stlaurence.org/cancer-support CANCER SUPPORT GROUP starts series next the when learn to Kathy or Annette WHAT YOU NEED TO Contact KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: year the throughout times various at Offered WHEN: past. the in or recently either one aloved lost have you if attending Consider grieving. of tasks four the accomplishing by successfully grieve adults help to series structured a7-week Ease, Pain Our Helping H.O.P.E. facilitator, for stands Hospice-trained a by led and Hospice Houston by Sponsored [email protected] Kathy Heinemann281-468-0738 Annette [email protected] stlaurence.org/hope-helping-our-pain-ease BEREAVEMENT: H.O.P.E.

CARE & SUPPORT CARE & SUPPORT membership is NOT required to participate. to NOT is required membership Guild Ladies Guild, Ladies Laurence St. of apart is ministry WHAT this YOU NEED TO While KNOW: Hall Parish WHERE: on weekday mornings. held typically are Funerals scheduled. As WHEN: receptions. these at guests serve and set-up and food prepare or purchase Ministry Reception Funeral the of Members Laurence. St. at held masses funeral following deceased the of friends and family for areception creating in involved details the to seeing by parishioners serve to seeks ministry This Carol Giardina [email protected] stlaurence.org/funeral-reception-ministry FUNERAL RECEPTION MINISTRY updates group for up sign to org/specialneeds WHAT YOU NEED TO stlaurence. to Go KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: page web on posted dates Meeting WHEN: families. their and disabilities with those for involvement adults), for greater and opportunities community adults/ (children/young formation religious Mass, to access improve to hopes group this resources, providing and awareness raising Through individual. each of spirituality and abilities gifts, the developing and them supporting by Church the of life full the into disabilities with people bring to is goal Our disabilities. with persons for parish accepting and welcoming inviting, an maintain and create to seeks ministry This [email protected] Cindy Martin281-265-5774 stlaurence.org/specialneeds EMBRACING SPECIAL NEEDS restart! will DivorceCare when see to page web the WHAT check YOU NEED TO Please KNOW: Center Ave Maria Room, Francis St. WHERE: repeats then 13 weeks, for runs 7-9pm; session each Wednesdays WHEN: group. a support as time spend participants then subjects, recovery and divorce on experts top featuring seminar video a includes session each evenings; Wednesday on weekly meets group The life. your rebuilding to forward look and past the of pain the with deal you help to resources DivorceCare valuable to You’ll help. to access want gain and through going are you what understand who people by led are groups support and seminars DivorceCare Janie Picou [email protected] stlaurence.org/divorcecare DIVORCECARE Eucharist brought to a loved one. aloved to brought Eucharist at the 281-980-9812like would if you office parish the Call started. get to Ambrose Contact Communion. Holy of Minister Extraordinary an be WHAT YOU NEED TO must To you KNOW: serve, Hospital. Land Sugar Methodist Houston at patients Catholic the to and centers living assisted nearby in those parishioners, homebound to Eucharist Holy the brings and support pastoral provides Ministry Homebound and Sick the for Care Pastoral The [email protected] Ambrose Graham 713-865-3729 stlaurence.org/sick-homebound HOMEBOUND PASTORAL CARE TO THE SICK & list! distribution email our on get to Julianne WHAT YOU NEED TO Contact KNOW: to cook. to volunteer required not is membership Guild Ladies most. it need they when families to meal and smile awarm deliver volunteers Heal That Meals Guild, Ladies Laurence St. the of part As childbirth. or surgery, after illness, of times during help extra alittle need who those to meals provides Ministry Heal That Meals [email protected] Julianne Salverson530-306-1895 stlaurence.org/meals-that-heal MEALS THATHEAL visit. first your before Fe or Julie WHAT contact YOU NEED TO Please KNOW: Center Hall, Ave Maria Marian WHERE: 9:30-11:30 from Fridays WHEN: projects. service and crafts, movies, games, includecaregivers. Some activities prayer, exercise, as serve who members ones/family loved their for time free provide to and others, benefit to projects service in engage well-being, their promote that activities enjoy challenges, similar share who others with fellowship in grow can they where place safe a We offer dementia. of stages early and/or issues mobility minimal cause that conditions health have who 60+ age individuals welcomes Seniors Loving Fe Vicerra [email protected] Julie Koeppen [email protected] stlaurence.org/loving-seniors LOVING SENIORS Anne Marie Daniel. Marie Anne Prayer, contact Healing of gift this receiving in WHAT interested YOU are NEED TO you If KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: appointment by sessions prayer Individual WHEN: hurts. past from healing and deliverance experience can prayer, people personal in and sessions prayer individual in Blessing) Father’s the and Authority, Renunciation, Forgiveness, Faith, and Keys” “Five (Repentance the of review Through Lozano. Neal by Unbound book the on based prayer healing of astyle is prayer Unbound Anne [email protected] stlaurence.org/unbound-ministry UNBOUND PRAYER page. web &Deacons Priests the on link Genius SignUp the Find home! their to home your from right deliver and priests our for cook to project, family WHAT agreat is YOU NEED TO This KNOW: your schedule fits that aSunday for advance in up Sign WHEN: Sunday. on morning mid- kitchen rectory the to right deliver and priests 4+ hungry for dessert) sides, course, (main meal a home-cooked prepare to up sign Families dinner! them making by appreciation our them show we so days, busiest priests’ our of one is Sunday [email protected] Vivienne St. John 832-605-7918 stlaurence.org/our-priests-and-deacons SUNDAY PRIEST MEALS directors. spiritual trained our of one with meet to and more learn to Marie Anne WHAT YOU NEED TO Contact KNOW: appointment By WHEN: living. daily of midst the in God discovering self, deepest your to home coming of process the is direction spiritual of gift The you. for is desire God’s what and life your in direction next the discern you help may certified, and trained all Laurence, St. at Directors Spiritual experiences. your all in out lived is it as God with life your is focus The God. with relationship your about person trusted a with reflect confidentially to place and time aprivileged is direction Spiritual Anne [email protected] stlaurence.org/spiritual-direction-1 SPIRITUAL DIRECTION put on the distribution list. distribution the on put be to [email protected] email please notices, volunteer receive to like would you If allows. time many, or your one as for up sign can you and Saturdays on We build well. as you train and need you everything provide We will necessary. are tools or WHAT YOU NEED TO skills No KNOW: homes. past our of many built has ministry our Texas, where Richmond, in built be will home new The WHERE: fall. this home new another on construction begin to WeWHEN: plan homeowners. (partner) qualified for houses decent simple, builds Habitat materials, and money of donations and labor volunteer Through community. our in homelessness and housing poverty eliminating to committed is Humanity for Habitat Laurence St. Steve Pondell [email protected] stlaurence.org/habitat-for-humanity HABITAT FOR HUMANITY serve. can volunteers before required is training and process WHAT YOU application NEED TO An KNOW: preparation. sacramental and studies Bible sharing, faith counseling, retreats, services, communion to ear sympathetic a from everything offer visits Their prisons. and jails into Eucharist in and Word in Christ bring Ministry Correctional the from Volunteers [email protected] Dcn. CharlesPlant281-300-3059 stlaurence.org/correctional-ministry CORRECTIONAL MINISTRY forgiveness. and love God’s of power transforming the them showing by offenders and victims for process healing the facilitate and to minister to is mission spiritual Its and reducing the number ofsafety victims. crime public enhancing thus graduates, program of rates recidivism reduce to is mission main whose ministry prison impact To avictim is Life Bridges [email protected] Dana Cutbirth832-689-4010 stlaurence.org/correctional-ministry LIFE BRIDGES TO JUSTICE & SOCIAL CONCERNSSOCIAL

SOCIAL CONCERNS & SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIAL CONCERNS & SOCIAL JUSTICE are welcome, if you cannot participate in person. in participate cannot you if welcome, are donations and WHAT YOU NEED TO Prayers KNOW: Rica) (Costa 2022 23-30, April 6-13, and November WHEN: 2021 (Laredo) roles. support other numerous and to professionals medical from clergy, translators, Rica) (Costa and involving spring volunteers ranging (Laredo) fall each place takes trip mission one-week A Rica. Costa Oro, de Texas, Grano and Laredo, of people the to care spiritual and chiropractic/PT, provide medical, Missionaries Medical dental, vision, Maria Jacobson [email protected] Janice Holley [email protected] stlaurence.org/mmdm MERCY MEDICAL MISSIONARIESOFDIVINE to teach. or learn to us Join ministry. any in involved actively are you that and help to adesire is requirement WHAT YOU only NEED TO The KNOW: evenings Wednesday and only, Monday Summer WHEN: people. more to out and reach required to serve understanding cultural the and conversation, Spanish, outreach learn Students laypeople. and missionaries deacons, priests, to Spanish We teach barriers. culture and language the remove to is mission Our Spanish. speak to learning by effectively more serve to dedicated helping members clergy and ministry ministry adynamic is Ministry Spanish Learn [email protected] Adriana Gutierrez 713-269-2851 stlaurence.org/learn-spanish-ministry LEARN SPANISH MINISTRY 2022. January in start will classes WHAT COVID, YOU to NEED TO Due KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: 9am-Noon /Saturday 7-8:30pm Thurs Tue are 9-10:30am & &Thu /Mon Classes WHEN: May. through September offered are classes parish, the from donations through Funded support. general provide and hours, teacher and student track teach, Volunteers languages. native 80 over speaking and countries 60+ from coming diverse, are Students lessons. the in embedded syntax and grammar necessary with skills, conversational building on is focus The vocabulary. basic with beginning levels, four at training ESL provides that curriculum ESL arecognized We use adults. to classes language English conversational offers Ministry English Learn [email protected] Wendy Moore 713-208-5169 stlaurence.org/learn-english-ministry LEARN ENGLISHMINISTRY 9am, at the AMC. the 9am, at 18, September Saturday, on meeting informative an Deck, on Hands All attend to all-hands-on-deck) Baby Shower. Register (ChristianVoicesforLife.org/ Project Gabriel and fundraiser Boomerang Bottle Baby Chain, Life Life, for Days 40 including life, for respect support to year the throughout exist Flocknote updates. Many volunteer opportunities WHAT monthly for YOU up NEED TO Sign KNOW: Center Ave Maria WHERE: April) January, (September, ayear 3times only held Meetings WHEN: healing. for post-abortion opportunities diocesan the publicizing by center, and pregnancy local the for support Project, Gabriel the with women post-abortive and pregnant support to out reach We also life. human for respect increase to action and prayer encourage and issues, life on community parish the educate to is mission Our [email protected] Marie McCoy 281-610-3986 stlaurence.org/respect-life RESPECT LIFE professionals. health mental and illnesses, mental by affected people of friends and families the illness, mental with persons include Members Stafford. in Way, United Crest Parc the at offered are illness mental on classes educational and meetings group Support illness. mental by affected those of lives the improve to is mission whose organization agrassroots is Bend Fort NAMI Pat [email protected] stlaurence.org/nami-mental-health MENTAL ILLNESS) NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON transformed. are serve, they those as well as missionaries, of lives the Mercy, Divine of power the Through poor. the of poorest the to spirit and body mind, of healing brings team mission the Mercy, 2017. in began Divine the by Philippines Inspired the to mission medical overseas annual This Maria Argao [email protected] stlaurence.org/modmmm MEDICAL MISSION MOTHER OFDIVINEMERCY provided). (curriculums classes and pre-release post-release volunteers with administrative who assist functions, by staffed is and release their upon community the reenter to ex-offenders for place asafe provides Houston in House Rosary The prison. of outside life to a – financially and emotionally spiritually, – transition asuccessful make to offenders ex- assists DeMatha John St. of Society The Joe [email protected] stlaurence.org/society-of-st-john-dematha SOCIETY OFST. JOHN DEMATHA opportunities. needs/ current for bulletin the check and page web our Visit community. the throughout and campus Laurence St. on home, –from serve to ways of plenty WHAT are YOU NEED TO There KNOW: others. of lives the in adifference make to ages all of parishioners for opportunities numerous provides ministry far-reaching This self-sufficiency. achieve to trying are who those to hand caring and ahelping extend that programs facilitates and community the of needs the of awareness raises ministry The faith. their of teachings the to respond to parishioners all for opportunity the provides Ministry Concerns Social Laurence St. The Pennie DeGroot [email protected] stlaurence.org/social-concerns SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY community. senior forgotten often our help to way agreat is &More Rides Senior others, serving of value the children your teaching amom or help to looking you’re a retiree Whether need! biggest our are WHAT drivers YOU NEED TO Volunteer KNOW: but also companionship.transportation only not provides service one-on-one This calls. phone friendly and work, garden light repairs, home minor with assist may and destinations, other and shopping to appointments, medical assistance transportation free provide volunteers vehicles, own their Using beyond. and City Missouri Land, frail, and/or elderly health impaired within Sugar the to assistance direct provides ministry This Annette [email protected] seniorridesandmore.org SENIOR RIDES&MORE members, there is a spot for anyone interested. anyone for aspot is there members, new to WHAT open YOU NEED TO Always KNOW: appropriate, authentic, beautiful, accessible. clean, is environment total the that ensure They with reverence,symbols elegance & simplicity. liturgical essential the on focusing by Laurence St. at celebrated liturgies beautiful the enhance They Church. the of seasons liturgical the on centered space, worship our around and in environment an create and plan ministry this of Members [email protected] Catherine Short713-628-3949 stlaurence.org/art-and-environment ART &ENVIRONMENT Mass. during responses appropriate the know and aloud pray to willing be Cross, the of Sign the make genuflect, to how know already You should Eucharist. First their made have and Parish Laurence St. of members are who higher, 5or Grade in people young to Open Lord. Our of Altar the at serve to desire astrong have must Servers WHAT YOU NEED TO Altar KNOW: fall summer/early late Training in WHEN: parish. the in server altar active an becoming of privilege special this share to way. you We invite possible best the in worship community church the help and altar the at priest the assist Servers services. liturgical other or Mass the during role important an with ministers liturgical the of one are you Server, Altar an As ministry. to call God’s answered have who parish our in people young of group special avery is Ministry Server Altar The [email protected] Win &Erinn Vahlkamp 713-614-4234 stlaurence.org/altar-servers ALTAR SERVERS home. from help to away for looking are who people for WHAT YOU NEED TO Perfect KNOW: Christ. Jesus Lord our of Blood and Body the contain that linens special these for care to how on provided Training is Mass. at altar the on used corporals and purificators the for care and launder reverently homes, own their in scenes the behind who, parishioners of up made is ministry This Betty [email protected] stlaurence.org/altar-linen-care-ministry ALTAR LINENCARE MINISTRIES LITURGICAL

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Mass to set up and serve as Lectors. as serve and up set to Mass daily at utilized are Sacristans Volunteer Scripture. from readings the proclaim to instituted are Lectors homebound. and sick the to communion bring some Mass; at communion of distribution the with help to commissioned are Communion Holy of Ministers Extraordinary celebrations. liturgical in priest and deacon the assist to installed are Acolytes Mass. the of celebration the in help to opportunity an have people Lay Betty Holub281-980-9812 [email protected] LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sharon at Ehrenkranz [email protected]. contact please Mass, at aGreeter as helping in WHAT YOU NEED TO you’re If interested KNOW: asmile! is need you all and – life parish in involved get to way agreat is This needs. special with anyone assist and questions answer welcomed, feel people help to way this in serve to encouraged are families and ages all of People events. special and liturgical for campus parish our to visitors welcome to help Greeters OPEN stlaurence.org/mass-hospitality GREETERS year the throughout offered are sessions Recommissioning Training and WHEN: homebound. and sick the visiting and Ministry Hospital the to this extend Communion Holy of Ministers Extraordinary some training, additional With Mass. at communion of distribution the with help to commissioned are who parish the of members are Communion Holy of Ministers Extraordinary Deacon Tom Ruck [email protected] stlaurence.org/extraordinary-ministers HOLY COMMUNION EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF orientation, you’re ready to serve! to you’re ready orientation, abrief WHAT YOU NEED TO After KNOW: Church the In WHERE: Mass of start the before minutes 20 Arrive WHEN: issues. mobility with worshipers any of needs special the to attending and communion of flow the collections, seating, with assisting by parishioners fellow our We serve liturgies. special and Mass Sunday at welcome feel all making by parish the in community of asense enhance to strive Ushers Hal [email protected] stlaurence.org/mass-hospitality USHERS you! from hear to happy be They’ll director. choir corresponding the contact and in interested you’re ensemble the about details for page web Ministry Music the visit Please choirs? our of one in WHAT play or YOU NEED TO sing to Want KNOW: Room Choir Ministry Music WHERE: rehearsal Group Teen Praise –Life 3:30pm Sun rehearsal; &1pm 7:30pm –9am Wed Choir rehearsal; Tue 7:30pm –11am rehearsal; Youth Choir Choir –Children/ 4:30pm/5:45pm Mon WHEN: ministry. music the of part be to necessary is experience musical year. prior No church the throughout occasions other and Week, Holy Christmas, for sing also but liturgies, weekend our for music the lead primarily instrumentalists and choirs cantors, prayer. Our sung through Word God’s of participation” active and “full in faithful the leading in celebrations liturgical our of part integral an forms music parish, At our Dr. Kevin [email protected] Mary Thompson [email protected] stlaurence.org/liturgical-choirs MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. —1 PETER 4:10-11

Fr. Drew Wood, Pastor Fr. Jaison Thomas, MSFS, Parochial Vicar Fr. Truong Son Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Dcn. Rey Arellano, Dcn. Don Burns, Dcn. Tim Cullen, Dcn. Dennis Henderson, Dcn. Charles Plant, Dcn. Tom Ruck

Parish Administrator: Tony Oltremari Director of Faith Formation: Christine Dunn Director of Facilities: Sheila Stulak Director of Social Concerns: Pennie DeGroot Director of Music: Mary Thompson Director of Parish Life: Sharon Ehrenkranz Director of Weekday Children’s Program: Ban Haller St. Laurence School Principal: Suzanne Barto

St. Laurence Catholic Church 3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479 stlaurence.org

8.15.2021 5k