AUGUST 29, 2021 | TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME bration of Minis Cele tries His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Celebration of Ministries

DAILY MASSES IN THE CHURCH SUNDAY MASSES IN THE CHURCH Monday*, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30am, 12:00pm Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:00am, Sunday 9:00am, Sunday 11:00am, Wednesday 7:30am, 6:30pm Sunday 1:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm Friday 8:15am, 12:00pm A recording of the Sunday Mass is available Saturday 8:00am ONLINE, Saturdays, 7:00pm at stlaurence.org *Monday, 7:30am, Mass in the Chapel of Divine Mercy Reconciliation following 7:30am Masses, Wednesday 5:30-6:20pm MISA EN ESPAÑOL, Segundo y cuarto sábado de cada & Saturday, 4:00-4:45pm mes a las 7:00pm. Confesiones en Español antes de la misa de 6:00 a 6:45pm. En la Capilla Healing Mass: 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 | 281-980-9812 | www.stlaurence.org

PARISH OFFICE OUR MISSION: “ 3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-9812 We the people of St. Laurence Catholic Pastor: Fr. Drew Wood “Church are centered in the love of Christ Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jaison Thomas, MSFS, [email protected] and live to glorify God in all we do. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Truong Son Nguyen, [email protected] Deacon: Rey Arellano, [email protected] Deacon: Don Burns, [email protected] PARISH OFFICE & COURTYARD Deacon: Dennis Henderson, [email protected] Deacon: Charles Plant, [email protected] The parish office provides services including Deacon: Tom Ruck, [email protected] pastoral care, liturgical planning, business, Deacon: Tim Cullen, [email protected] communications, & administrative support, and Parish Administrator: Tony Oltremari, [email protected] social concerns & social justice support. The parish hall and meeting rooms are available through Liturgy: Betty Holub, [email protected] reservation by calling Nia Sepe at 281-980-9812. Facilities: Sheila Stulak, [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, Social Concerns: Pennie DeGroot, [email protected] 8:00am - 6:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; Closed Parish Life/Communications: Sharon Ehrenkranz, [email protected] on Saturday and Sunday. Do you have a change of address? Please email RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICES Ida Buckle, [email protected] 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-265-5774 Director Religious Education: Christine Dunn, [email protected] AVE MARIA PARISH LIFE CENTER Religious Education Registrar: Ruba Kaiser, [email protected] The Ave Maria Parish Life Center is located across RCIA/Adult Faith Formation: Justin Frato, [email protected] the street from the church and is the site for all High School Youth Ministry: Mike Cleary, [email protected] religious education classes, programs and offices. Middle School Youth Ministry: Cindy Martin, [email protected] Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – Children’s Faith Formation: Joan Hastreiter, [email protected] 12:00pm; Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Preschool Faith Formation: Susan Mulé, [email protected] The Weekday Children’s Program is offered for Family Faith: Melissa Calcote, [email protected] infants through pre-school aged children. During the school year, WCP office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm. ST. LAURENCE 2630 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-0500 PARISH SCHOOL & CHAPEL Principal: Suzanne Barto, [email protected] Registrar: Suzanne Byrne, [email protected] St. Laurence Catholic School provides strong academics in a Christian environment to 720 students enrolled in PreK4 through Grade 8. WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 4:00pm. 281-313-0329 Adjacent to the school is the Chapel of the Director: Ban Haller, [email protected] Divine Mercy which offers Perpetual Adoration of Registrar: Christine Novia, [email protected] the Blessed Sacrament and serves as the site for smaller liturgies. PARISH LEADERSHIP COUNCILS 281-980-9812 BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Announcements Pastoral Council: Nick Noe, [email protected] must be submitted via email at least 12 days Finance Council: Bob Ladd, [email protected] before the Sunday of the publication. Discipleship Council: Julie Borque, [email protected] Ron Martinez, Communications Coordinator [email protected]

PG 2 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATION OF MINISTRIES READINGS FOR THE WEEK AUG / SEPT SUNDAY GATHER BOOK #1156 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 Reading II Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 29 Gospel Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

MONDAY Reading I 1 Thes 4:13-18 30 Gospel Lk 4:16-30 TUESDAY Reading I 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 31 Gospel Lk 4:31-37 WEDNESDAY Reading I Col 1:1-8 Gospel Lk 4:38-44 Today is the annual “Celebration of Ministries” at St. Laurence, an invitation to each person, of every age and ability, to be an active member 1 of our parish family. THURSDAY Each of us is created for some specific purpose, unique to us. We each Reading I Col 1:9-14 have our own set of God-given talents and strengths, things we naturally Gospel Lk 5:1-11 do well. We have our own life experiences that have shaped us and given 2 us knowledge and practical skills. There is some way that we are each called to build the kingdom of God through our faith community. FRIDAY Reading I Col 1:15-20 LOVE: reach out in service to bring assistance, healing and hope to Gospel Lk 5:33-39 others 3 LEARN: educate, inspire and share our faith SATURDAY CONNECT: connect to others who share interests, talents or Reading I Col 1:21-23 cultural backgrounds Gospel Lk 6:1-5 GROW: inspire prayer and participation in the Sacraments 4 During the pandemic, many of our ministries found ways to meet safely; SUNDAY Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time some will just now be starting up again this fall. In every case, they are Reading I Is 35:4-7a excited to welcome you. Remember, God has promised to RESTORE Reading II Jas 2:1-5 us. He has blessed us with ability, resources and one another; all that is Gospel Mk 7:31-37 required now is our grateful response. 5 A directory listing 100 different parish ministries and groups has been printed, available for you to take home (also accessible on our parish website). In it, you’ll find brief descriptions and contact information for each ministry. Notice what moves your heart, go to the website for more information and reach out to the ministry leader for more information to discover how you can Love, Learn, Connect and Grow at St. Laurence.

Please take home a copy of the St. Laurence Ministry Directory today!

PG 3 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OUR PRAYERS...

PRAY FOR THE SICK SERVICEMEN MASS INTENTIONS AND WOMEN

Please pray for these members of our SATURDAY, AUG 28 parish family and all our loved ones Please pray for our Troops and especially for 8:00am – Rodolfo Magat (D) listed in the Book of the Sick. the following parishioners currently serving in 5:00pm – Sonny Brasseaux (D) the military: Terri Donovan, Cody Martin SUNDAY, AUG 29 This column in the Sunday bulletin CW3 Brett Aderhold, US Army, AV US Army 7:00am – Rosa & Felipe Diocariza (D) is a place that parishioners may SPC Nicholas Ambrocik, 9:00am – Criselda Villalon (D) PVT Michael Baird, US Army ask for intercessory prayer in their SA Matthew Baird, US Navy 11:00am – Consuelo Valdes-Morales (D) time of sickness. To add your name, P.O. 5 Debra Barnette, US Navy 1:00pm – Carmen Solis (D) please call the parish office during CPL Trevor Bello, USMC 5:00pm – Parishioners of St. Laurence US Navy business hours (281-980-9812). The Lt Aaron Blades, MONDAY, AUG 30 sick person must be a parishioner of PFC John Blair, US Army LCpl Gordon Briggs, USMC 7:30am – Jaime Nate (D) St. Laurence and the request must SPC Jordan Briggs, US Army 12:00pm – José A. & Maria J. Martinez (D) come directly from the person (or a Maj. Michael Carroll, USMC close family member, such as spouse LTC. Jason Chacon, USMC TUESDAY, AUG 31 or parent). Your name will appear on Lt Matthew Chesney, US Navy 7:30am – Gil Rodriguez (D) the list for 4 weeks. If struggling with Maj. Christopher Coffman, US Air Force 12:00pm – Octavio & Marvic Collado (A) Maj. Patrick Coffman, USMC a longer term illness, please call back CPT Andrew DeSplinter, US Army WEDNESDAY, SEP 1 and your name will be added for SGT Nicholas Dockum, US Army 7:30am – Jesus & Carolina Guerra (A) USMC another 4 week period. Maj. Brandon Driscoll, 6:30pm – Amador Family (I) Maj. James Dunphy, USMC Not a parishioner? CPT Michael Eberhardt, US Army THURSDAY, SEP 2 Ask for the name to be added to the US Army Reserve CPT Stacey Eberhardt, 7:30am – Aza & Awah Teh (I) Book of the Sick. Anyone in need Derek Farias, US Navy 12:00pm – Edenna Emuka (I) of prayers for healing may have their Destini Gaytan, USMC US Army name written in the Book of the Sick. SPEC Nathan J. Hoelker, FRIDAY, SEP 3 CPT Matthew Fenelon, USMC CPT Michelle Thibeau, US Army 8:15am – Stephen Alan Korenek (D) CPT Will Thibeau, US Army 12:00pm – Sita Emuka (I) PRAYING THE NEWS USMC LCpl Aaron Fox, SATURDAY, SEP 4 AUGUST 29, 2021 PVT Jahneil Xavier George, US Army SFC Philip Graham, US Army 8:00am – Daniel Francis (D) LCpl Eric Gurnell, USMC 5:00pm – Buddy Podraza (D) CPT Spencer Henry, US Army “…care for orphans and widows in PVT Liam Hill, US Army SUNDAY, SEP 5 their affliction...” Daniel Hines, US Navy 7:00am – Jim & LaVerne Combo (D) EM4 James Locus, US Navy 9:00am – Clara Pearl & Kimmy Dullea (D) US Army JAMES 1: 27 SSG Philip Loera, 11:00am – Gary Dillard (D) PFC John Lundgren, US Army US Army 1:00pm – Dr. Carmel Dyer (D) O most compassionate God, we CPT Anthony Marich, 5:00pm – Parishioners of St. Laurence Amn Joseph Marcellus, USAF bring to you in prayer all those who Texas Air National Guard TSGT David March, (D) Death, (I) Intention, (A) Anniversary are without means and desperately CPT. Brendan McPartland, USMC need help in dire situations, including Major Alexander Morningstar, US Army US Army the earthquake victims in , those SPC Michael Nester, Pray for our parishioners fleeing Afghanistan, and all suffering 1LT Anthony Patrick, USMC CB, Richard Pinard, US Navy in Religious Formation from natural disaster or political LCpl Byron Ray Ramirez, USMC upheaval. May your everlasting SGT Santiago Ramirez, US Army Shawn Kelly, Keenan Annicchiarico, love for the most vulnerable and CPT Taylor Rammrath, US Army Roger Boneno, Dcn. Christopher dependent grow and bear fruit in Sgt. Barbara L. Rangel, USMC Meyer, Brother Collin Mary Brown, our human hearts. Please help us be LCPL Ty Ripoll, USMC Frater Giovanni (Billy Dodd), Adrian US Navy CTM3 Nicholas Stuhlman, Annicchiarico, Sister M. Philomena faithful doers of your word. Maj. Michael Thesing, USMC 1LT Kevin Wheeler, US Navy (Krystle Cagandahan), Sr. Maria Christi Jesus, we trust in you. Amen.  SGT Bryce Whitley, US Navy of the Holy Spirit (Leah Burrhus), PO2 Troy Yelverton, US Navy Sr. Margaret Uche, Patrick Kinnick, 2LT Copeland Zaunbrecher, US Army Brandon Bain, Beau Guedry, US Army 2LT Kazia Zaunbrecher, Cameron Cashiola

PG 4 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS

AFF FALL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Re-connect with your communities

CATHOLIC MEN CALLED TO BE SAINTS MOM’S GIFT GROUP Thursdays, Sept 2-Dec 16, 5:30-7:30 am Guardian Angel Hall Wednesdays, Sept 15-Nov 17, 7:00-8:30 pm, St Clare Come together with other men and learn about spiritual and Join other moms to study “Benedict’s Way: An Ancient Monk’s practical ideas. For more info: Jim Kij, 281-253-4800, jimkij@ Insight for a Balanced Life” by Lonni Collins Pratt and Father comcast.net. Daniel Homan, OSB. Register at stlaurence.org/gift-group. For more info: Rachelle Dooley at [email protected] CONVERSATIONS ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Tuesdays, Sept 14-Nov 16, 7:00-8:30 pm, On Zoom RCIA Dive into the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching, guided Sundays, starting Sept 12, 10:15 am-12:15 pm Guardian Angel Hall by “CST 101” Register at stlaurence.org/CST. For more info: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a formation Jenny Nutzman at [email protected] process for adults and children over the age of 7 who desire to learn about the Catholic faith and who are considering joining DIDACHE: THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH the Catholic Church. For more info: Justin Frato at jfrato@ Mondays, Aug 30- Dec 13, 7-9 pm, On Zoom stlaurence.org Come learn about the history of the church through divine revelation and the story of the church in light of sound human RE-MEMBERING CHURCH knowledge. Register at stlaurence.org/didache. Mondays, Sept 13- Oct 18, 7-9 pm, St Joseph Room Re-membering Church is a process of healing and reconciliation CLASE DE BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL for inactive Catholics. For more info: Deacon Tom Ruck at truck@ Jueves, Septiembre 9, 9:30 am-1:00 pm, Marian Hall stlaurence.org Seguiremos estudiando Lectio Divina. Para mas informacion, llamar a Heidy Delgado, 713-298-5586, [email protected]. SEVEN DEADLY SINS, SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES Thursdays, Oct 7-Nov 18, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 206-208 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT EVENT Join Bishop Robert Barron and learn how the seven deadly sins Thursday Sept 23, 6:30-9 pm, Marian Hall can be overcome with seven corresponding virtues. For more Jackie Francois Angel and Bobby Angel info: Joe Chirco at [email protected] “Your Call to Be A Gift: Living God’s Plan for Your Marriage and Family Life.” Join Jackie Francois Angel and Bobby Angel for an TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY inspirational evening with two talks and some good music! Free! Tuesdays, Sept 14-Nov 2, 9:00 –11:45 am, Marian Hall Register at stlaurence.org/angel. For more info: Justin Frato at “Romans: The Gospel of Salvation” by Andrew Swafford and [email protected] Jeff Cavins. Discover what it means to “Be Saved.” Register at stlaurence.org/biblestudies. For more info: Kay Quenan at MEN’S BIBLE STUDY [email protected] Mondays, Aug 30-Dec 13, 7:30-9:00 pm, On Zoom Tuesdays, Aug 31-Dec 14, 6:15-7:15 am, St Francis THAT MAN IS YOU Monday evenings study different books from the Bible Wednesdays, Sept 8-Dec 8, 5:30-7:00 am Marian Hall Tuesday mornings examine the readings for the next Sunday’s New to TMIY: join Track One, “Becoming a Man after God’s Own Mass. For more info: Steve Ewbank, 281-703-3873, ewbanksix@ Heart”. Returning to TMIY: join Track Two, “All Things New” For more gmail.com. info: Roger Peters at [email protected] or stlaurence.org/tmiy

WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY Note: Programs may switch to being held on Zoom if coordinator Thursdays, Sept 9- Nov 18, 1-2:30 pm, On Zoom deems it necessary. Look for updates from the program Study “Hinds’ Feet on High Places: Visual A Engaging Journey” coordinator for more details. and learn to put your trust in God. To register go to stlaurence. org/womensbookstudy. For more info: Anne Marie Daniel at [email protected]

PG 5 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH FAMILY LIFE It is incumbent upon husbands and wives, mothers and dads, and single parents to spend time in prayer, discernment, and dialogue about the kind of family they will be. Family and home does not automatically happen. Fr. Drew Wood stlaurence.org/family

FAITH & FAMILY FOCUS Treat the weak with compassion, CHALLENGE CLUB FOR GIRLS avoiding aggravation or unduly harsh The Challenge Club invites all 5th-8th grade girls and their parents to an informational meeting to or hasty judgments. The Gospel itself kick off the new year on Thursday, September 9, tells us not to judge or condemn. 6:30-8:00pm, in the Youth Hall at the Ave Maria Center. Learn what Challenge is about and how — Pope Francis you fit in with our teen-led (9th-12th grade leaders), team-based, service-driven group. Challenge is an (Amoris Laetitia #308) ECyD program (Encounters, Convictions and your Decisions) that accompanies each girl in forming friendships with Christ and one another. stlaurence.org/ challenge-club-for-girls

FAITH FORMATION Programs kick-off in September! PLAID BAG COLLECTION See the drop-down menu under the Today is the Plaid Bag collection to support Tuition Assistance at St. Laurence Education tab for schedules and Catholic School. With your help, our parish school awarded over $80,000 this ways to help school year to support 24 students with Tuition Assistance. When the COVID-19 stlaurence.org/education pandemic affected the jobs and health of so many in our community, your gifts to the Plaid Bag Collection helped students to continue their education at SLCS without interruption. Thank you!

WORK FOR SLCS Before & After School Care Program Part-Time 6:30-7:45AM and 3:00-6:30PM Contact Betsy Brown, FAMILY GATHER NIGHTS [email protected] Our big parish family is made up of lots of individual families and all are invited to enjoy a “parish family meal” together once a month at Family Gather Nights. Food, fun and friendship COUPLES CONFERENCE is on the menu! A main course is provided, each Together In Holiness family brings a side dish or dessert to share and Presentations, Mass, Adoration, there’s always a fun activity, appropriate for all Reconciliation Seasoning Your Faith on Friday Night ages. The theme for the next Family Gather Night

Saturday, September 25 is BIBLE BINGO on Friday, September 24, 6:30- St. Theresa, Sugar Land 8:00pm, at the Ave Maria Center. It’s fun and it’s free, so give it a try! INFO/ Advance registration $59/couple REGISTER: stlaurence.org/family-events togetherinholiness.org at PG 6 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH A Live Presentation with Jackie Francois Angel & Bobby Angel

Your Call to Be A Gift: living god’s plan for your marriage and family life

Join Jackie Francois Angel and Bobby Angel for an inspirational evening with two talks and some good music! First, Jackie & Bobby will help us unpack the vows and promises of the married vocation so that Thursday, we can joyfully live out this sacrament of love. They will then share stories, insights, and wisdom from the September 23, 2021 Church on the task of becoming a radical gift through 6:30 - 9:00 pm the call of motherhood and fatherhood. This free event St Laurence Ave Maria Parish Life Center is for young couples in the midst of marriage and parenting as well as teens and young adults who hope to be there someday. Open to high school ages and up. REGISTER AT STLAURENCE.ORG/ANGEL

Jackie Francois Angel is a worship leader, speaker, and serves at the CO-SPONSORED WITH Word on Fire Institute as the Fellow of Marriage and Family Life alongside her husband Bobby who is the Fellow of Parish Life. Bobby worked for eight years as a high school campus minister/ theology teacher and together Jackie and Bobby also contribute to the YouTube channel for Ascension Presents. They live in Texas with their four children. PARISH LIFE

YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH | DEC 8, 2020 – DEC 8, 2021 BAPTISM PREPARATION ITE AD JOSEPH means GO TO JOSEPH Next Class: September 11 Preparation classes are offered 10 times a year. Class registration is available at stlaurence. org/baptism or contact Barb Roy at broy@ Let us model ourselves after this sublime example stlaurence.org / 281-265-5774 x5371. Group [of St. Joseph] and let us learn to remain peaceful and Baptisms are celebrated at our parish three tranquil in all of life’s circumstances. times each month. – St. Joseph Marello

WEDDING PREPARATION ADORATION IN THE CHAPEL Next Wedding Info Session: September 27 Please email Betty Holub, bholub@stlaurence. org for registration information. The standard preparation time for weddings is 9-12 months in advance of the desired date. All engaged couples must attend an information session.

PARISH CELEBRATIONS The Divine Mercy Chapel is open to the parish and community for IN REQUIEM adoration. Jesus awaits you everyday from 5am to 9pm. The chapel is Betty Moore, mother of Tim Moore open to only scheduled adorers during the night. Ephraim Arredondo, husband of Sonia Arredondo There is an urgent need for an adorer on Wednesdays from 1am-2am. Antonia M. Cruz, mother of Crisostomo Cruz We need a second adorer for 20 time slots. Please check online: stlaurence.org/adoration. Contact Fran Magelssen at adoration@ stlaurence.org or 281-224-6122 to sign up.

We the people of St. Laurence Catholic Church are centered in the love of Christ and live to glorify WHO WE ARE God in all we do. At St. Laurence Catholic Church, we respond to Jesus who calls us to love God and our neighbor. As a member of this faith community, I strive to: LOVE by showing respect, mercy and compassion to all CONNECT with others in a meaningful way GROW closer to God through prayer, Sunday Mass and the Sacraments LEARN about my Faith and share it with others Filled with the Holy Spirit, I will be a grateful and supportive member of the Body of Christ.

PG 8 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH JOIN OUR PARISH STAFF

If you’re responsible, enjoy meeting people and looking for a part-time job of 9-20 hours/week, join our parish staff as a part-time receptionist! With classes and programs beginning soon, the need is great. Schedules may vary, but typical hours are Monday-Thursday 3:30-9:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00 Noon. Please submit a resume to Tony Oltremari, [email protected], 281-980-9812.

SEP 4: DONATION DRIVE FOR & VIETNAM MINISTRY DIRECTORY Pick up a copy at the Hospitality Desk The Filipino Community and Mother of Divine Mercy Medical Mission are Discover the many ways to co-hosting a donation drive Labor Day Weekend. Simply drive up to the bell LOVE, SERVE, CONNECT & GROW tower near the parish hall between 9:00-11:30am on Saturday, September 4, to at St. Laurence donate non-perishable food items, clothes, blankets, portable water purifiers, small toys, backpacks, non-breakable kitchen items, vitamins and hygiene items. Cash and checks (to MODMMM) are also happily accepted. Your donations will be shipped to the Philippines and Vietnam to arrive in time for Christmas. J.O.Y. CLUB St. Laurence Senior Group Thank you for your generosity! INFO: Teddy Bentulan ([email protected], Monday, September 13 832-278-9045) or Maria Argao ([email protected], 281-221-8228) 11am – 1pm Ave Maria Center stlaurence.org/joy-club-for-seniors SEP 9: ZOOM BOOK STUDY FOR WOMEN

Join Anne Marie Daniel and Sandy Smith via Zoom on Thursday afternoons this fall to study and discuss the book Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah SAVE THE DATE Hurnard. Meet each Thursday, 1:00-2:30pm, beginning September 9, for an Healing Ministry Workshop Saturday, Oct 23, 8am-4pm engaging allegory that traces the steps of the main character from a frightened Registration opens soon lost soul, through a series of seemingly impossible obstacles, to become a spiritually connected and joyful being. INFO/REGISTER: stlaurence.org/ stlaurence.org/heart-of-jesus-and-mary womensbookstudy

BECOME CATHOLIC SEP 14: TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY BEGINS RCIA Inquiry Session Sunday 10:15-11:15am After 9am Mass A new semester of our parish’s popular Tuesday Morning Bible Study kicks off on Corpus Christi Room September 14, at 9:30am in Marian Hall. This semester will dive into the Book of Romans, an 8-part bible study by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, offering an authentically Catholic understanding of this challenging epistle. Register and purchase the book in advance at stlaurence.org/biblestudies CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Prayer, Sunday Readings, Silence Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am SEP 28: GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY BEGINS Corpus Christi Room

The Grief Support Ministry will resume meeting in-person this fall beginning Tuesday, September 28, 6:00-9:00pm, at the Ave Maria Center. The basis for this program is “Walking Through Grief.” Meetings include a video and CANCER SUPPORT Thursday, September 9 discussion following the video. Whether your loss is recent or in the past, all 10:00-11:30am at AMC are welcome, from any denomination or parish. No one should grieve alone. Patients, survivors, caregivers, friends Register in advance at or contact Sandy stlaurence.org/grief-support-ministry Contact Mariann Licato, 281-778-6356 Barber, [email protected], 832-451-9117.

PG 9 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION — WEEKLY OFFERTORY AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

AUG 22 COLLECTION ...... $33,670 Envelopes Used...... 279 SEP 26: 50TH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE MASS The annual 50th Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass is Sunday, Loose Checks...... 107 September 26, 3pm, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal DiNardo will preside at this celebration. All couples ONLINE GIVING must register online and provide a Catholic Wedding Certificate from 1971. The cost is $25, which includes an archdiocesan Monthly Offertory July 2021...... $236,929 certificate of your anniversary, special issue Worship Aid and Participants...... 1,410 commemorative pin. Couples celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary may register for the Silver Jubilee Mass, scheduled for 3pm on Sunday, October 24. INFO/REGISTER: archgh.org/ DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND weddingjubilee

2021 Parish Goal...... $475,000 SEP 24-26: DISCIPLESHIP SILENT RETREAT Parish Paid (Activity thru 8/23/2021)...... $362,235 The Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson is hosting a Discipleship Silent Retreat the weekend of September 24-26. The Participants...... 762 retreat features time in silence, guided meditation and spiritual direction. The cost of the retreat is $299 (late registration begins PLAID BAG COLLECTION August 25) which includes two nights lodging and meals. The retreat facilitator is Kim Brown, author of Spiritual Lessons Along Today! Sunday, August 29 the Camino. INFO/REGISTER: retreatcentercrc.org/silent-retreat

St. Laurence Catholic School Tuition Assistance SEP 7: MARIAN SERVANTS COME & SEE Are you searching for a deeper relationship with Christ? Come & see how the Marian Servants find Him! The local community of the Marian Servants® of the Incarnate Wisdom is hosting a SIGN-UP TODAY AT FAITH DIRECT Come & See on Tuesday, September 7, 10:30am-12:30pm, at the Simple & convenient online giving Mother of Perpetual Help (MPH) Retreat Center, 3417 W. Little York, Houston. Both men and women are invited to discover this faith.direct/TX460 faith community that is Catholic, Marian and Charismatic. RSVP: [email protected] FAITH DIRECT RESTORING PARISH LIFE This time last year, the world was turned upside-down, due to SEP 18: RESPECT LIFE COMMUNITY MEETING COVID-19, but much of our parish work continued. Recurring All Hands on Deck! All pro-lifers are needed to help prevent gifts helped sustain our parish in this unprecedented time, abortions. Learn how you can help at home or in the community and continue to be a vital source of support for our ministries. by doing something as simple as talking to friends. People from all faith communities are invited to attend this open meeting Now that life is returning to normal, there is a corresponding at the St. Laurence Ave Maria Center on Saturday, September increase in costs for ministries, programs and community 18, 9:00-10:30am. Lots of pro-life information and materials outreach. The more parishioners who use eGiving, the will be available. A light breakfast will be served. Register: stronger financial foundation we have as a parish. ChristianVoicesforLife.org/all-hands-on-deck

Please sign up today at faith.direct/TX460. It’s simple to set up from your computer or tablet, for a recurring donation SEP 18: LINGAP CENTER VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE or one-time gift. In whichever way you contribute (cash, check, Please join John Drake, envelopes, eGiving), thank you for your continued support of founder of the Lingap our parish family! Children’s Foundation, and Fr. Geoff Rose for a 60-minute behind-the- scenes, live tour of the Lingap Center in the Philippines on Saturday, September 18, at DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 6:30pm (CST). This virtual event will feature a tour of the Lingap Walk in the Light of Christ Center, performances by the Lingap Children and Children’s Choir, a sustainability update, summary of achievements made Help us reach our parish goal of $475,000, to assist possible by donor support and more. A link to the webinar and the work of 60+ ministries across the Archdiocese. more details may be found at lingapcenter.org Thank you! archgh.org/dsf

PG 10 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH SOCIAL CONCERNS

What we need… You can make a difference by helping with these simple donations. Items can be dropped off at the SCM and parish office or in the SCM donation bin in the church narthex. • men’s clothing for residents of ISAIAH HOUSE, a project providing transitional services for Catholic men recently released from incarceration: new underwear, new socks, gently used/new long & short sleeve shirts, pants,, shoes and jackets. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UPDATE • mini/trial sized shampoo/conditioner, men/women’s By Steve Pondell deodorant, soap, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes St. Laurence Habitat for Humanity completed our last home project and feminine products for the MILITARY, HOMELESS & on Douglas Street in Richmond in March 2020. The homeowner REFUGEES. worked hard alongside our volunteers and she was thrilled to move • new white crew socks, new white t-shirts (size large), in with her young daughter. Then COVID hit and, like many other individual peanut butter cups, applesauce cups, granola ministries, we were forced to shut down. bars, peanut butter/cheese crackers and 16 oz bottled Now that the pandemic restrictions are easing, we are ready water for HOPE BAGS for the HOMELESS. to resume our mission of helping deserving families become homeowners. We will start our next home on Center Street, also • new/gently used children’s books & small fleece blankets in Richmond, in late September. Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity for CHILDREN IN SHELTERS (ages infant through 17 yr is finalizing the homeowner selection process. You must be on our olds). signup list to receive detailed instructions and signup notices when • Sunday Coupon inserts for COUPONS FOR A CAUSE we are about to start work. If you would like to be on the mailing list, please contact Steve Pondell, [email protected]. If you’re and TROOPONS program. Inserts can be dropped off at someone who enjoys building projects, this is your ministry! the SCM and parish office or the coupon basket located behind the Hospitality Desk in the church narthex. Due to the generous support of our parishioners, the home we are about to start has been funded. While we are building this home we • Paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, also will be raising funds for the next home to be built in the Spring dishwashing liquid, disinfectant spray cleaners and of 2022. You can donate either one-time or monthly through Faith unexpired non-perishable food for PEOPLE IN CRISIS. Direct or to the annual Black Bag for Habitat for Humanity which will be held on October 31st. Feed the workers Join us in making TRUE WORSHIP IS TO WORK homeownership a reality for more families. It’s through FOR JUSTICE AND CARE FOR your generosity that our homeowners build a strong foundation for success. THE POOR AND OPPRESSED When you make a donation, you provide hope! - Isaiah 58:5-7 Now is the time to sign up if you or your ministry would like to provide lunch for the hungry workers. The lunches are so appreciated by the volunteers, as well as the prospective owners, who also participate in the build throughout the construction period. Monetary donations are also welcome. It takes approximately $110.00 to feed everyone. For more information and WANT TO KNOW MORE? Visit our webpage at st.laurence.org/social-concerns to reserve your date to provide lunch, please contact Lawerance to learn more about the Social Concerns Ministry and Perreau at 832-525-8717 or [email protected]. to sign-up for our weekly newsletter.

PG 11 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH LIFE DIRECTORY

SACRAMENT PREPARATION PRAYER, RETREATS & PRAYER GROUPS Baptism Barb Roy | 281-265-5774 A.C.T.S. Retreat Ruben Alvarez | 713-562-2933 Confirmation (Teens) Mike Cleary | 281-265-5774 Susan Kelly-Zapata | 832-563-1615 Confirmation (Adults) Mary Visser | 281-265-5774 Adoration Fran Magelssen | 281-224-6122 First Holy Communion Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Christian Meditation Patrick King | 713-444-6014 First Reconciliation Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Contemplative Prayer Elaine Smith | 281-499-6660 Marriage Preparation Betty Holub | 281-980-9812 Divine Mercy (Morning) Sally Flowers | 281-265-8360 Marriage Sponsor Couples Sharon & John Harry | 281-980-8090 Divine Mercy (Evening) Suzan Bryan | 713-816-5859 RCIA (Becoming Catholic) Justin Frato | 281-265-5774 Divine Mercy (Spanish) Rebecca Yanes | 605-660-7611 Hearts of Jesus & Mary Margie Calo | 281-980-4711 FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION Lay Apostle Prayer Group Kay Quenan | 713-826-4939 Adult Faith Formation Justin Frato | 281-265-5774 Legion of Mary (Afternoon) Rosamar Martinez | 281-201-2601 Catholic Men CTB Saints Jim Kij | 281-455-2372 Legion of Mary (Evening) Bridget Nwaokobia | 216-212-8329 Children's Faith Formation Joan Hastreiter | 281-265-5774 Marian Consecration Anne Marie Daniel | 281-265-5774 Director of Faith Formation Christine Dunn | 281-265-5774 St. Anthony of Padua Joseph Ellankil | 832-282-3032 EDGE (Middle School) Cindy Martin | 281-265-5774 St. Laurence Women Retreat Anne Marie Daniel | 281-265-5774 Family Faith Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Financial Peace University Sunny Tom | 832-620-7417 CARE & SUPPORT (High School) Mike Cleary | 281-265-5774 Annulments Anne Marie Daniel | 281-265-5774 Men’s Bible Studies Steve Ewbank | 281-703-3873 Bereavement Ministries: Natural Family Planning Jacob & Jillian Counts | 281-300-3704 Grief Support Group Sandy Barber | 832-451-9117 Parish Library Susan Mulé | 281-265-5774 Grieving Families Agnes Fernandes | 281-933-3721 Parish School Principal Suzanne Barto | 281-980-0500 H.O.P.E. Class Annette Bisanz | 281-980-1449 Parish School Board Lionel Martin | 281-277-3066 Cancer Support Group Mariann Licato | 281-778-6356 Parish School PTO Jennifer Reyes | 817-845-7627 Caregivers Support Group Lori Knowles | 281-261-5738 Mary Phillippi | 832-647-0642 Jane Jewell | 713-775-7172 Preschool Faith Formation (CCE) Susan Mulé | 281-265-5774 DivorceCare Janie Picou | 832-860-3398 Spanish Bible Study Veronica Reinoso | 832-231-6988 Embracing Special Needs Cindy Martin | 281-265-5774 That Man Is You Roger Peters | 713-857-8386 Funeral Reception Ministry Carol Giardina | 281-703-8615 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Kay Quenan | 713-826-4939 Loving Seniors Julie Koeppen | 713-320-7498 Vacation Bible School Joan Hastreiter | 281-265-5774 Fe Vicerra | 713-248-1164 Vocations Committee Nia Sepe | 281-980-9812 Meals That Heal Julianne Salverson | 530-306-1895 Fr. Truong Son Nguyen | 281-980-9812 NAMI Pat Sumner | 281-384-3156 Weekday Children’s Program Ban Haller | 281-313-0329 Pastoral Care to Sick/Hmbd Ambrose Graham | 713-865-3729 Spiritual Direction Anne Marie Daniel | 281-265-5774 EVANGELIZATION, STEWARDSHIP & LEADERSHIP Sunday Priest Meals Vivienne St. John | 832-605-7918 Discipleship Council Julie Borque | 281-265-8353 Unbound Prayer Anne Marie Daniel | 281-265-5774 Ecumenical & Interfaith Lee Schmoe | 281-979-6955 Finance Council Bob Ladd | 281-703-1747 New Evangelization Ministry Marta Alves | 713-569-3679 SOCIAL CONCERNS & SOCIAL JUSTICE Pastoral Council OPEN Bridges to Life Dana Cutbirth | 832-689-4010 Re-Membering Church Dcn. Tom Ruck | 713-855-2399 Correctional Ministry Dcn. Charles Plant | 281-300-3059 Habitat for Humanity Steve Pondell | 281-253-7088 COMMUNITY & PARISH LIFE Learn English Ministry Wendy Moore | 713-208-5169 African Catholic Community Anie Usoro | 832-419-1152 Learn Spanish Ministry Adriana Gutierrez | 713-269-2851 Esther Iredia | 832-661-2945 Medical Missionaries of Divine Mercy Janice Holley | 281-639-8833 Bazaar OPEN Maria Jacobson | 713-582-8424 Boy Scout Troop 828 Morgan Lasala | 713-502-5778 Mother of Divine Mercy Dr. Maria Argao | 281-221-8228 Catholic Daughters Pam White | 281-265-3070 Medical Mission Challenge Club for Girls Jenny Nutzman | 512-799-5914 Respect Life Marie McCoy | 281-265-7749 Council of Catholic Women Ginny Kazmierczak | 713-305-9845 Senior Rides & More Annette Bisanz | 281-980-1449 Cub Scout Pack 1828 Brian Henritze | 562-879-7934 Social Concerns Ministry Pennie DeGroot | 281-980-9812 Family Ministry Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Society of St. John de Matha Joe Guarisco | 713-504-7910 Filipino Community Teddy Bentulan | 832-278-9045 Hispanic Ministry Heidy Delgado | 713-298-5586 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Indian Subcontinent Ministry Ralph Mendonca | 713-360-8093 Altar Linen Care Betty Holub | 281-980-9812 J.O.Y. Club (Senior Ministry) Anne Higgins | 832-755-5597 Altar Servers Win & Erinn Vahlkamp | 713-614-4234 Knights of Columbus Tom Barry | 832-368-2730 Art & Environment Catherine Short | 281-221-8228 Ladies Guild Linda Pedersen | 661-428-2694 Extraordinary Ministers Dcn. Tom Ruck | 713-855-2399 Moms & Tots Amy Curiel | 281-685-6920 Greeters OPEN St. Laurence Singles Ivan Cardenas | 281 899 0409 Liturgical Ministers Betty Holub | 281-980-9812 Small Christian Communities Mary Visser | 281-265-5774 Music Ministry Mary Thompson | 281-980-9812 Vietnamese Community Vinnie Nguyen | 832-723-5822 Dr. Kevin Klotz | 281-980-9812 Women of the Cloth Joanne Friday | 281-565-3848 Ushers Hal Mechler | 281-543-9876 Young Adults OPEN

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