In Adoration

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 | SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CATHOLIC CHURCH

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:15am, 9:00am, 11:00am, This Lent 12:45pm, 5:00pm

DAILY MASSES Pray before Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30am, 12:00pm Wednesday 7:30am, 6:30pm the Blessed Sacrament Friday 8:15am, 12:00pm Saturday 8:30am in Healing Mass: 1st Wednesday of the Adoration month, 6:30pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00pm–4:45pm Wednesday 5:30pm–6:20pm Monday–Thursday after morning Mass ROSARY Friday 6:30am

FIRST FRIDAY MASS Mar 6 — In the Church (During Lent) 8:00pm - Mass

FIRST SATURDAY MASS Mar 7 — In the Church 7:45am - Meditation & Rosary 8:30am - Mass

MISA EN ESPAÑOL Mar 14 & 28 — En la Capilla Segundo y cuarto sábado de cada mes a las 7:00pm. Confesiones en Español antes de la misa de 6:00 a 6:45 pm. Comunión a los enfermos, Irma Martinez Tel (281) 989-1655

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 | 281-980-9812 | www.stlaurence.org Parish Contacts PARISH OFFICE OUR MISSION:

3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

281-980-9812 We the people of St. Laurence Pastor: Fr. Drew Wood “ “ Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jaison Thomas, MSFS, [email protected] Catholic Church are centered Parochial Vicar: Fr. Truong Son Nguyen, [email protected] in the love of Christ and live to Deacon: Rey Arellano, [email protected] glorify God in all we do. Deacon: Albert Bothe, [email protected] Deacon: Don Burns, [email protected] Deacon: Dennis Henderson, [email protected] PARISH OFFICE Deacon: Charles Plant, [email protected] & COURTYARD Deacon: Tom Ruck, [email protected] The parish office provides services including Parish Administrator: Tony Oltremari, [email protected] pastoral care, liturgical planning, business, communications, & administrative support, and Liturgy: Rosemary Mascarenhas, [email protected] social concerns & social justice support. The parish Facilities: Sheila Stulak, [email protected] hall and meeting rooms are available through Social Concerns: Pennie DeGroot, [email protected] reservation by calling Nia Sepe at 281-980-9812. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday Parish Life/Communications: Sharon Ehrenkranz, [email protected] 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am-6:00pm; and Saturday 8:30am-12:00noon. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICES 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-265-5774 AVE MARIA PARISH Director Religious Education: Christine Dunn, [email protected] 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 religious education classes, programs and offices. Young Adult Coordinator: Lucia Jackson, [email protected] Inquiries and drop-ins are welcome during office Children’s Faith Formation: Joan Hastreiter, [email protected] hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-9pm; Friday Youth Ministry: Christine Dunn, [email protected] 8am-4pm; Saturdays 8:30am-Noon (scheduled Maureen Bass, [email protected] events only). The Weekday Children’s Program is offered for infants through pre-school aged children. During the school year, WCP hours

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Monday-Friday are 8:00am-3:00pm. 2630 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-0500 Principal: Suzanne Barto, [email protected] PARISH SCHOOL Registrar: Suzanne Byrne, [email protected] & CHAPEL

St. Laurence Catholic School provides strong WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM academics in a Christian environment to 720 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 students enrolled in PreK4 through Grade 8. 281-313-0329 Office Hours: Monday-Friday are 8:00am-4:00pm. Director: Becky Wilkinson, [email protected] Registrar: Christine Novia, [email protected] Adjacent to the school is the Chapel of the Divine Mercy which offers Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and serves as the site for PARISH LEADERSHIP COUNCILS smaller liturgies. 281-980-9812 Pastoral Council: Nick Noe, [email protected] BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Finance Council: Bob Ladd, [email protected] Announcements must be submitted via email at least Discipleship Council: Julie Borque, [email protected] 12 days before the Sunday of the publication. Ron Martinez, Communications Coordinator [email protected]

PG 2 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH Pray. Fast. Give Alms. READINGS FOR THE WEEK FEB / MAR

Repeat! (#1110 in your Gather Book) SUNDAY Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading LV 19:1-2, 17-18 Ash Wednesday is upon us. Our Lenten period of repentance begins this Second Reading 1 COR 3:16-23 very week. 23 Gospel MT 5:38-48 MONDAY Most of us will come to church to be marked with a sign of ashes, that First Reading JAS 3:13-18 sign which reminds us of our great need for humility, as we are but God’s Gospel MK 9:14-29 creatures. From ashes we have come, and to ashes we will return. For 40 days, we will journey, doing our best as He told us to do in Matthew 6:1- 24 6, 16-18: Pray, fast, give alms, repeat. TUESDAY First Reading JAS 4:1-10 Our Lord instructs us how we are to fulfill our Lenten duty. When you Gospel MK 9:30-37 give alms, make it an anonymous gift. No one other than God needs to 25 know that you have loved your neighbor by sharing the material gifts WEDNESDAY that God has given you. “And your Father who sees in secret will repay ASH WEDNESDAY you.” Alms can be an act of kindness, a good deed given to a stranger, an First Reading JL 2:12-18 unexpected need of someone else fulfilled. Not just manna. But it should Second Reading 2 COR 5:20—6:2 26 Gospel MT 6:1-6, 16-18 be a true gift, not just something that you can do without.

We fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limiting our intake of the THURSDAY First Reading DT 30:15-20 good food that the Lord has provided. A mortification of our bodies as Gospel LK 9:22-25 an offering of love and repentance for our sins and the sins of the world. Jesus told us not to look like a “Gloomy Gus” when fasting. Just as alms 27 are private, so is the fact that you are fasting. This means I should not FRIDAY whine about it to my husband. Nor should I go out to lunch and eat little, First Reading IS 58:1-9A making a prideful display of false piety. The offering is to be made joyously Gospel MT 9:14-15 as an act of love. I repent of my sins! 28 SATURDAY Pray. I need to pray every day, always. But during First Reading IS 58:9B-14 Lent, I pray more. “But when you pray, go to your Gospel LK 5:27-32 inner room, close the door, and pray to your 29 Father in secret.” For me, that means I go to

the Chapel of Divine Mercy and pray before the SUNDAY First Sunday of Lent Blessed Sacrament in Adoration. I lift up my eyes First Reading GN 2:7-9; 3:1-7 to Him and I worship Him. Second Reading ROM 5:12-19 OR 5:12, 17-19 1 Gospel MT 4:1-11 I have a new tee shirt which states, Eucharistic Adoration – Praise & Worship for Introverts. That is me. I go to the chapel. I praise Him in my PRAYING THE NEWS | FEBRUARY 23, 2020 soul and sing to Him in my heart. I am blessed. “Let no one deceive himself...For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of I invite you to spend time regularly with Jesus in God…” the Chapel of Divine Mercy during Lent. He keeps I COR 3:18-19 telling me He wants more. The “more” He wants is YOU. O Lord, deception is all around and is infectious – fake social media, distorted news coverage, scams and rumors. Lord, help us to be wise in Fran Magelssen your eyes; to take time to discern the truth in all things. Protect us from Coordinator, St. Laurence Adoration Ministry the trap of cynicism and “the ends justify the means.” May we rather live in faith that great good exists and love does not fail. [email protected] Jesus, we trust in you. Amen

PG 3 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH In Our Prayers... PRAY FOR THE SICK PRAY FOR SERVICEMEN MASS INTENTIONS AND WOMEN Please pray for these members of our parish family and all our loved ones SATURDAY, FEB 22 listed in the Book of the Sick: Elia Acuna, 5:00pm – Antonio Arriaga, Jr. (D) CW2 Brett Aderhold, US Army, AV Stephanie Alford, Aaron Smith Ambeau, Clara Ayala, Linda Babin, Eden Bantigue, Kathy SPC Nicholas Ambrocik, US Army Bell, Deacon Al Bothe, Don Braden, Eduardo PVT Michael Baird, US Army SUNDAY, FEB 23 Caballero, Christine Carter, Sharon Carroll, SA Matthew Baird, US Navy 7:15am – Donald Carso (D) P.O. 5 Debra Barnette, US Navy Jun Castro, Bobby Castillo, Jesse Calderon, 9:00am – Mary & KM Joseph (D) Michelle Collins, John Cummings, Cindy CPL Trevor Bello, USMC Cummings, Ruby Davis, Anthony DiMare, PFC John Blair, US Army 11:00am – Carlos J. Estrada (D) Lupita de la Rosa, Julie Donati, Rene Phillip LCpl Gordon Briggs, USMC 12:45pm – Heather Renee Brajkovich (D) SPC Jordan Briggs, US Army Dartez, Judith Dupre, Ashley Durand, Evelyn 5:00pm – St. Laurence Parishioners Dyogi, Agnes Fagnant, Amelia Flores, Enrique Maj. Michael Carroll, USMC Flores, Maggie Flores, Marina Flores, Robb LTC. Jason Chacon, USMC Flynn, Cynthia Forgas, Lupe Fraga, Alicia Lt Matthew Chesney, US Navy MONDAY, FEB 24 Maj. Christopher Coffman, US Air Force Garcia, Patricia Garmon, Delia Genova, 7:30am – Coralia Tijera (D) Maj. Patrick Coffman, USMC Beth Gloff, Jessica Gunter, Martha Harbin, 12:00pm – Doug Roberts (D) Glenn Haller, Angelina Hernandez, Ramon Lt Colin Day, US Navy Hernandez, Ursula Henry, Anne Higgins, Jim CPT Andrew DeSplinter, US Army Hofmann, Rose Holbrooke, James Hrebenar, SGT Nicholas Dockum, US Army Maj. Brandon Driscoll, USMC TUESDAY, FEB 25 Shanthy Jayaprakash, Regina Johnson, Paul 7:30am – Chi Vu (I) Joseph, Brian Judice, John Judice, Helen Kaiser, Maj. James Dunphy, USMC Sylvia Kauffman, Edwin Klaiber, Wade Kisner, CPT Michael Eberhardt, US Army 12:00pm – Kurian Kurian (D) Christine Kingerski, Cindy Kral, Charles CPT Stacey Eberhardt, US Army Reserve Derek Farias, US Navy Kramer, Donna La Magna, Alex Mendiola, WEDNESDAY, FEB 26 Tony Miscio, Mary Lavine, Chris Larkins, Capt. Matthew Fenelon, USMC 8:15am – Felix Thomas (D) Mike Lojo, Mary Luckette, Daymond Mayhall, CPT Michelle Thibeau, US Army Beverly Marcellus, Russ Marcellus, David CPT Will Thibeau, US Army 12:00pm – Tan Esmersay (D) LCpl Aaron Fox, USMC McGinnis, Tony Miscio, Anna Mathew, Marina 7:30pm – Antonio Diaz (D) PVT Jahneil Xavier George, US Army Monroy, Jim Murray, Patrick Navidad, Paul Vung Nguyen, Christine Novia, Patrick Novia, SFC Philip Graham, US Army Justino Ramos, Fr. Roy Oggero, Robert O’Neil, LCpl Eric Gurnell, USMC THURSDAY, FEB 27 Sandra Ortiz, Kathy Oujesky, Meena Outlaw, CPT Spencer Henry, US Army 7:30am – Harold Kielhofner (I) PVT Liam Hill, US Army Charles Pierson, Lauren Popeney, Rose Marie 12:00pm – Angel Puebla (D) Prevott, Scott Rando, Angela Rankin, Frances Daniel Hines, US Navy Revelt, Melanie Robb, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Provi SSG Matthew Hollobaugh, US Army Reserve EM4 James Locus, US Navy Sabido, Maureen Saenz, Kathleen Schroeder, FRIDAY, FEB 28 SSG Philip Loera, US Army Rebecca Schlosser, Scotty Scott, Joan Sherman, 8:15am – Andy Purcell, Jr. (D) June Sherman, Felicia Smith, Nigel Smith, Sandy PFC John Lundgren, US Army 12:00pm – Anthony Paulik (D) Smith, Steve Spaulding, Justin Stout, Adrianne ILT Anthony Marich, US Army Sturgis, Eugene Theobald, JD Tyler, Ben J. Amn Joseph Marcellus, USAF TSGT David March, Texas Air National Guard Verdina, Doris Wagoner, Kylie Ward, Monica SATURDAY, FEB 29 Williams, Irene Wenglar, Gary Wilson. Capt. Brendan McPartland, USMC Major Alexander Morningstar, US Army 8:30am – Benjamin Fermin (D) CB, Richard Pinard, US Navy 5:00pm – Augustine Mathew (D) PRAY FOR THE INTENTIONS LCpl Byron Ray Ramirez, USMC OF THOSE IN PRISON SGT Santiago Ramirez, US Army CAPT Taylor Rammrath, US Army SUNDAY, MAR 1 Following are the prayer Sgt. Barbara L. Rangel, USMC 7:15am – Eleanor & Joseph Slusser (D) intentions of people visited by our SSgt Jonathan Slusser, US Air Force 9:00am – Brother Knights (D) LT Kevin Stransky, US Navy Correctional Ministry. Please pray 11:00am – Emeka C-Y Umeh (D) for… Isabella Flores, Adrian Zaldivar, CTM3 Nicholas Stuhlman, US Navy 12:45pm – Teresita Saenz (D) Johnny Sanchez, Kristin Funderburg, Maj. Michael Thesing, USMC 1LT Kevin Wheeler, US Army 5:00pm – St. Laurence Parishioners Alyssa Smith, Erika Foster, Jessica SGT Bryce Whitley, US Army Forbes, Cole & Kristina Flores, Eli Rojas, PO3 Troy Yelverton, US Navy Fernando, Eva Zapata & Family, Florentino 2LT Copeland Zaunbrecher, US Army (D) Death Diana Vasquez & Family, Nicholas Banda, 2LT Kazia Zaunbrecher, US Army (I) Intention Michael Wade, Brotherton Family, Gerald (A) Anniversary Strauch, Jeffrey & Laura Arrington, Tommy Dooley, Chelsea, Addison, Carson, Corbin, George, Fank Turcios & PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN RELIGIOUS FORMATION Family. Society of St. John de Matha, the Adrian Annicchiarico, Collin Brown, Leah Burrhus, Tim Cullen, Billy Dodd, Chad Henry, men in the Terrell Prison RCIA program and Christopher Meyer, Sister M. Philomena (Krystle Cagandahan), Margaret Uche all the people of Jester 3. (2/10/2020).

PG 4 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE PLAY & PRAY* Childcare is provided in a safe, loving, and MAR 7: THERESIAN DAY OF PRAYER Catholic environment to young children while Women in Support of Women... Reaching Out with Gospel Values their parents/guardians attend Mass and other Have you regretted making a poor decision? Does it take you forever to make up your mind? parish programs. Register in advance with Vanessa Callaway, Christian inspirational speaker, has developed eight guiding principles Elizabeth Hernandez, at stlaurence.org/play-pray to help us bring the Love of Christ, the Word of God, into each and every decision or [email protected] we make. Event takes place: Mar 7, 8:30am - 2:30pm, St.Theresa Catholic Church in *not licensed by the state Sugarland. Cost $20.00 includes lunch. Contact Martha for information: 281-788-3318 FEB 29: GULF COAST CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The 5th Annual Gulf Coast Catholic Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, WEDDING PREPARATION February 29, 8:00am-3:00pm, at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Nassau Bay. The Next Classes: March 9 theme for the conference is “Take a Leap of Faith” featuring talks by John Sablan, The standard preparation time for weddings is Mark Hartfiel, Fr. David Michael Moses and Joe McClane. The event begins with Mass 9-12 months in advance of the desired date. and includes breakfast and lunch; Confession is available throughout the day. The cost All engaged couples must attend an information to attend this full-day conference is $45; register before February 24 and save $5. Go session, usually offered every other month. to gc-cmc.org for details and to register Register with Rosemary Mascarenhas at MAR 13-15: FATHER-SON RETREAT AT THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP [email protected]. The Pines Catholic Camp, located in Big Sandy (east of Dallas), is planning an incredible weekend retreat March 13-15, to restore and strengthen the critical relationship between sons and their fathers. There will be opportunities for worship, conversations, BAPTISM PREPARATION laughs, confessions, and even some work projects around camp, all focused on building Next Classes: March 21 and working together, undistracted. Open to young men in 8th grade through college- The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on age and their fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers or male father figures. The cost is $160 the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays each month. As an per person, which includes lodging, food, activities, campfires, Mass & Adoration. Register alternative, the 1st Saturday is offered in January, and get more info at thepines.org/events. April, July and October. To schedule a Baptism or register for the required parent preparation class, MAR 21: MEN’S CONFERENCE AT ST. BARTS An all-day conference for Catholic men will be offered at St. Bartholomew in Katy please contact Barb Roy at [email protected] on Saturday, March 21, 8:00am-5:00pm. Join other men to be inspired, formed and or 281-265-5774 x5371. empowered to live out God’s view on masculinity. Six dynamic speakers will focus on such topics as fatherhood, addictions, leadership and the work-life-faith balance. A $25 registration fee includes lunch. Get details and register online at st-bart.org/ PARISH CELEBRATIONS adult-formation. WEDDINGS MAR 30: REGINA CAELI HOMESCHOOL SPRING TOUR Morgan Hembling & Kyle Cousino The Regina Caeli Homeschool Resource Center invites everyone to a Spring Touring Chanel Latham & Austin Chang Event on Monday, March 30, 10:00am, at 4640 Richmond Foster Road in Richmond. Katherine Holland & Lance Merchant Expect an information session, group tour, classroom observation and Q&A. Children welcome! RSVP to [email protected] or 832-779-7282. Regina Caeli provides a FUNERALS classical, university style hybrid education in the Catholic tradition. PreK3-12th grade Marilyn Panozzo, wife of Joe Panozzo students attend classes two days a week and homeschool on the remaining days. Do you Ramona Conway love to teach? Qualified tutors for Elementary and High School classes are now being hired. INFO: rcahybrid.org FAITH DIRECT ONLINE GIVING

PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION — WEEKLY OFFERTORY Our parish relies on the support of everyone in our parish family to help us further our mission. We are blessed that there is an FEB 2 COLLECTIONS ...... $52,121 easy way for all of us to recommit ourselves to supporting St. Registered Households...... 7,501 Laurence Catholic Church through eGiving. Envelopes Used ...... 620 Enrolling in online giving will simplify your monthly budgeting Loose Checks...... 130 while also providing St. Laurence Catholic Church with consistent, reliable support for our parish family. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry, it’s Medical Missions of Divine Mercy...... $30,255 2ND COLLECTION easy to get started! Visit faith.direct/TX460. ONLINE GIVING Did you know that St. Laurence Catholic Church pays a small fee for all gifts Monthly Offertory...... $186,964 made using credit cards? Faith Direct is now offering a way St. Laurence Participants...... 1,091 Catholic Church families to give a little bit extra each month to offset these processing costs. We ask you to please prayerfully consider adding this 2.5% DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND processing offset to your regular offering so that our parish can receive 2020 Parish Goal...... $495,000 the full amount of your gifts each month. If you manage your giving online, you can log into your Faith Direct account and check the box on the page 2019 Parish Goal...... $495,000 where you can update your payment information. You can also contact Faith 2019 Parish Paid...... $459,195 Direct's customer service team to make the change for you. 2019 Amount Pledged...... $461,199 Whatever method you choose to contribute, eGiving, cash, check or stocks; 2019 Participants...... 915 thank you for your continued support of our parish family.

PG 5 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH Family, Children & Youth Ministry CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FEB 23: PRESCHOOL CCE MEETS TODAY! SLCS MISSION STATEMENT FEB 25/26: NO Elementary CCE THIS WEEK Due to Ash As a pastoral instrument of the Church, Wednesday. St. Laurence Catholic School educates Plan to attend Mass or one of the Ash Wednesday services together and develops the whole Christian person in as a family. Check the bulletin or parish website for times. Also, as a body, mind, and spirit through the trinity of family reflect upon how you hope to grow spiritually during Lent this parent, child, and educator. year, and come up with a plan to do so. For some great ideas and Family Lenten resources, visit the Loyola Press website at https:// STLAURENCESCHOOL.ORG www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/lent/activities- and-resources/lent-at-home.

VBS, Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through Save the Dates of June 8-12. VBS will return to the Ave Maria Center this summer, with Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through. Registration for adult volunteers and their children/youth has begun at the AMC. OPEN REGISTRATION for children of SavST. LAURENCEe th CATHOLICe Date SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING IN non-volunteers will begin IN PERSON on Thursday, February 27, 5:00-6:00pm in the AMC Lobby and will continue at the AMC beginning at 9:00am on Friday, February 28, space permitting. Youth Volunteer registration (grades 6-12) will begin Monday, The Saints Garden MARRIOTT TOWN SQUARE March 16 in the AMC, youth volunteers whose parents are not also volunteering until all available positions are filled. Youth will need to commit to serving the entire week of VBS in order to be placed. April 25, 2020 For additional information and updates, please visit stlaurence.org/ BIDPAL.NET/SLCSAUCTION2020 vacation-bible-school .

FAMILY MINISTRY ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL AUCTION Join the adventure of a lifetime with “AN EVENING IN THE SAINTS GARDEN” other St. Laurence families through our Family Ministry. Your family is St. Laurence Catholic School is excited to present its annual invited to our themed events and dinner and auction gala "The Saints Garden." This spectacular evenings that include sharing a meal, event will take place on April 25, at the Marriott Town Square. playing games, doing crafts, completing The gala benefits St. Laurence Catholic School, which educates fun challenges, and other adventures students from PreK through 8th grade. St. Laurence Catholic all centered around spiritual lessons School provides students with an education focused on Christian and growth. Make your family's spiritual life an adventure! values, strong academics, social skills, and community service. Contact Melissa Calcote, First Sacraments & Family Contact the Advancement office at advancement @stlaurence.org Coordinator, 281-265-5774, mcalcotestlaurence.org or call 281-980-0500 for sponsorship or ticket information.

WORK AT ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEKDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM St. Laurence Catholic School is accepting applications periodic on-call substitute teachers in 1st -8th grades and substitute stlaurence.org/weekday-childrens-program teaching assistants for Kindergarten. Applicants must complete

QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Safe Environment Training. For more information, please call the FROM CRIB THROUGH 5 YEARS St. Laurence Catholic School office at 281-980-0500. Learn more Accepting New Student applications about our school at www.stlaurenceschool.org. through February 14. To apply on-line go to web-link above, or stop by the program office located in the St. Laurence Ave Maria Center. Program Tours are each Wednesday morning at 10:00am.

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FEBRUARY 23 LIFE NIGHT & CONFIRMATION LIFE NIGHT Topic: Liberty HIGH SCHOOL LIFE TEEN PROGRAM For more information online, stlaurence.org/lifeteen Follow us on Instagram @stlaurencelt All teens and their families are invited and encouraged to join us for our 5:00pm Life Teen Mass in the Church. Youth are invited to join our youth ministers and your friends in the first three pews! Take home a copy of Forming Intentional Families, read it, take it to heart.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Join us in fellowship and prayer. Registration must be complete in order to attend each event. All forms and information can be found online at stlaurence.org/edge. Questions? Email Mo Bass, [email protected] @ St. Laurence Young Adults www.stlaurence.org/ya FEBRUARY Contact: Young Adult Coordinator 26 NO EDGE // ASH WEDNESDAY Lucia Jackson, [email protected] LENTEN STUDY GROUP March 3, 17 & April 7 Ave Maria Center, 7-9pm. Join other Young Adults for a discussion of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters. Know thy enemy through the letters of a senior demon teaching how to tempt the human soul. As we enter into Lent, we can both identify our temptations and CONFIRMATION arm ourselves for spiritual warfare with God's love and mercy through Scripture and tradition. Learn how to walk with Jesus For those youth who do not attend through temptation together. The lead for these evenings Catholic School who are in the year of prior is Ray Bacalla. For more information contact him directly at: preparation (usually 9th grade) just a reminder that the [email protected]. attendance policy is to attend 70% of the Life Nights for the year (14 of 20 sessions) in order to be ready and eligible to progress to the Confirmation preparation process next fall. YOUNG ADULT WOMEN'S GROUP March 4 & 18, April 1, Ave Maria Center, 7-9pm. Remaining Confirmation Nights for the spring This group is open to all women 18 semester are on March 29, and April 26. to 39 years old. We will gather for fellowship, have discussion in both Upcoming deadlines are as follows: small and large groups and grow • Make-up work for those who missed Confirmation Night together while reading at home, The Genessee Diary by Henri Nouwen #3 held on November 17 is due on February 23. before each meeting. • The Saint Biography is due on March 29. To RSVP via email Lucia Jackson, • Make-up work for those who missed Confirmation Night [email protected]. You can join #4 held on January 26 is due on March 29. us anytime and reading the book is not • The three service project reflections are due on April 26. a requirement to attend. We will still have discussion and great fellowship. Info: stlaurence.org/confirmation or contact Cindy Martin, Interim Confirmation Coordinator, [email protected].

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SACRED SUNDAY ON MONDAY Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am, St Anne Room Share the prior Mass experience each Monday as we ponder and reflect upon Sunday’s reading and homily. Contact: Bernadette Peters at [email protected].

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY A LIFE CHANGING STUDY FOR LENT No Class Tuesday, Feb 25 Thursdays, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12 For more information contact Kay Quenan at [email protected]. 7-9 pm, Marian Hall A & B Whether you haven’t been to confession in a long while or MEN’S BIBLE STUDY go regularly, you don’t want to miss this series! Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15am, or Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm, Join us for a free 3 week, video-based study on Reconciliation. St Francis Room Forgiven is a beautiful presentation of the transforming power of Monday evenings will study “The Letters of St. James” from Ignatius Study confession. With reconciliation, your Lenten journey will become Bible.” Tuesday mornings examine the readings for the next Sunday’s Mass. more fruitful and meaningful. “The Lord never tires of forgiving. We Contact: Steve Ewbank, 281-703-3873, [email protected]. are the ones who tire of asking forgiveness” Pope Francis. THAT MAN IS YOU For more information and to register Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 am Marian Hall go to stlaurence.org/forgiven The program Vision of Man Fully Alive continues featuring a variety Childcare available at Play & Pray, Advanced registration required. of dynamic speakers. Roger Peters at [email protected] or stlaurence.org/tmiy.

MOM’S GIFT GROUP Wednesdays, 9:15-11:00 am, Marian Hall B Join other moms at GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) and read and share Danielle Bean’s book “You are Enough: What Women of the Bible Teach You about Your Mission and Worth.” Contact: Rachelle Dooley, [email protected].

CATHOLIC MEN CALLED TO BE SAINTS Resources for you to Encounter Lent this year… Thursdays, 5:30-7:30am, Guardian Angel Hall Come together with other men and learn about spiritual and practical Best Lent Ever, Dynamic Catholic ideas. Contact: Jim Kij, 281-253-4800, or [email protected] dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever and journal dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever-journal-paperback THURSDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY Bishop Barron Lenten Gospel Reflections Thursdays, 1-2:00pm, St Anne, or 7:15-8:30pm, bishopbarronbooks.com/lentbooks2020 AMC Room 205 FORMED Lenten Reflections FORMED: Lectio Peter with Dr. Tim Gray. For more info: Julie Evett watch.formed.org/lenten-reflections at [email protected] Look for more resources at stlaurence.org/lenten-season

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Forgiven communicates God’s invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Whether you haven’t been to Confession in a long while or you go regularly, you don’t want to miss this series.

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Time: 7-9 p.m.

Place: Marian Hall, Ave Maria Center

Dates: Thursdays, February 27, March 5, 12

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PG 9 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH LivingLiving asas DisciplesDisciples MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: ADORATION MINISTRY

Adoration Ministry prays for our families, our church, and our world before our Lord who is present before our very eyes in the Blessed Sacrament. The prayer is done in silence however He calls you to pray. Some pray the rosary, some pray the divine mercy chaplet, some talk to our Lord, and some sit in silent adoration. Some use their hour to immerse themselves in the word by reading scripture in the presence of the Word. It can be a time to praise, a time to give thanks, a time to petition Him. He is there always to help you discern the direction in your life. The Ministry has over 325 active members. Two persons pray each hour of the day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By committing to a regular weekly hour of Adoration or being a regular substitute the opportunity for prayer before His Presence is available to all in the church. Not only our parishioners but our community of saints from all over Sugar Land come to pray before Him. Visitors from afar also stop in to pray. “How can we come to know Christ,” he asked? How can we come to know “the love of Christ which surpasses all knowledge”? (Eph 3:14) We urge you to come to know Christ in silent adoration. Want to learn more? Please stop by the Hospitality Desk after Mass or contact, Fran Magelssen: 281-224-6122, [email protected]. You can also just stop in the chapel and be with Him anytime. There is untold wealth there.

INTENTIONAL FAMILIES Ask Paula COPPEDGE FAMILY MARK, KATIE, JACOB & MELISSA Q. How often does @PONTIFEX someone need to be anointed? We weren’t avid churchgoers when we got married. After the birth of our son, we joined St. Laurence, but kept our faith quietly to ourselves, We alone cannot A. not ever really talking about God or spirituality at all. We began teaching Elementary CCE (and satisfy ourselves. Per Fr. Drew, once every few months. loved every minute of it) then helped to start We need to unmask Unless, of course, a person’s condition up a new ministry, Family Nights, which we are worsens or if you are going to have still active in to this day. As our children have our self-sufficiency, another surgery, then more frequently. grown, we found more time to dig deeper into overcome our Now, I will say, when some people (not our faith. We both attended ACTS Retreats, necessarily parishioners) are in the which set our hearts on fire for Christ and we closures, go back to hospital, they call every couple of days began to share with each other our thoughts and and want a priest to come and anoint feelings regarding our spirituality. Mark started being small within, them again and again for the same going to Adoration weekly and we now pray the be simple and Rosary together almost every night! There are condition. In this case, they were times when we can’t get together to pray, due enthusiastic, filled anointed once, so they don’t need an to late meetings or other engagements, but we with fervor for God anointing AGAIN. You’re good to go. (My don’t let that get us down. We just pick it up the words, not FD’s, just saying.) Our guys following day. Doing this has brought our family and love for others. don’t only do anointings at the hospital. more peace and unity. It has been amazing! I You can come to the church office. Just even sleep better now. We now talk openly — Pope Francis call us to schedule it. The priests also about our prayers, spiritual warfare and have our February 17, 2020 go to the area nursing homes and even own little book club so we can learn more about TweetDeck parishioners homes. Either way, just call our Catholic faith. Finally, ACTS made us realize us and we can help! that all the Catholics in the pews next to us aren’t just other families, they are our spiritual brothers and sisters. If you are single, married, Paula Savo has been our Parish Receptionist for divorced, young, elderly, have kids, don’t have 22 years and knows the practical answers to kids, you have a community here at St. Laurence. (practically) everything. Call 281-980-9812 or We’re one spiritual family! email her at [email protected].

PG 10 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH Forming Intentional Families

Fr. Drew invites you to be proactive and intentional about the kind of family you choose to be.

Every family is unique. Every family is precious. And we all share a call to holiness, which requires discernment, prayer, courage and intentionality.

What does your family stand for? The following 10 Tenets offer a guideline for families to follow, each according to individual family situations, to be centered in Christ and a light in the world.

1. Set Family Priorities 2. Share Family Meals 3. Lead Family Prayer & Teach the Faith 4. Manage / Limit Media Intake 5. Control Pace of Life 6. Forgive Easily & Often / Ask for Forgiveness 7. Encourage Active Listening / Open & Honest Communication 8. Schedule Family Fun & Play Time 9. Teach / Model Responsibility & Accountability 10. Acknowledge & Share Our Gifts & Talents

Copies of the Forming Intentional Families booklets are available at the Hospitality Desk and at stlaurence.org/family.

PG 11 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH Am I ready for Ash Wednesday is February 26 Distribution of Ashes in the Church 6:30 am Service | 8:15 am Mass 4:30 pm Service | 12:00 pm Mass Lent? 6:00 pm Service | 7:30 pm Mass

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 40 DAYS FOR LIFE 6:30pm | Liturgy of the Hours Sign up after Mass Feb 16 & Feb 23 7:00pm | Stations of the Cross Pray for life on Mondays and Thursdays in Lent, from 8:30am - Meet in the church each Friday during Lent to meditate upon the 1:30pm outside a building where an ob-gyn performs abortions in his Passion, the suffering and death of Jesus on the Cross. All ages are office. Info: stlaurence.org/respect-life, Marie McCoy, 281-265-7749. welcome and booklets are provided. PRAY THE ROSARY KC FISH FRYS Before noon Mass during Lent 5:00-8:00pm | In the Parish Hall | Starting February 28 Fridays 6:30am | Every Friday, all year long $12 for adults and $5 for children Mondays 1:00pm | Prayer & Praise in the AMC Oratory Best fried fish dinner – plus grilled fish and fish tacos! Each Friday 2nd Sundays 12:15pm | Pray for Life in Rosary Garden during Lent, our Knights of Columbus prepare fish dinners with all the trimmings. Watch for Crawfish Night, Friday, April 13. VIETNAMESE LENTEN RETREAT Saturday, March 7 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Parish Hall LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Join the Vietnamese community for this annual bilingual Lenten Monday, March 16 | 6:30pm in the Church Retreat. This year’s theme is Lord Give Us the Gift of Listening. 18 priests available to hear confessions, plus reading from scripture, Includes lunch, free and open to everyone. Register: Amy Le, music, and time for personal reflection. 281-330-0565, [email protected].

DISCIPLES ON THE JOURNEY FORGIVEN 3-WEEK SERIES 6-week Lenten program for small groups Thursdays 7-9pm: Feb 27, Mar 5, Mar 12 No charge for booklets, while supplies last Free video series on the transforming power of confession. For Gather your friends or family members to really dig into the Sunday everyone, whether you go to Reconciliation regularly or haven’t been scripture readings. Info: Mary Visser, [email protected] in a while. REGISTER: stlaurence.org/forgiven

SACRED SUNDAY ON MONDAY IGNATIAN HOME RETREAT Mondays | 10:30-11:30am | Ave Maria Center Begins February 25 Meets each Monday to reflect and share what you heard the previous 8-week class, Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm, based on Spiritual Exercises of day at Sunday Mass. Get even more out of Mass by joining them any St. Ignatius of Loyola, to deepen relationship with God and respond Monday! Contact Bernadette Peters, at [email protected]. to God’s movement in our lives. REGISTER: Anne Marie Daniel, [email protected] THE GIVING TREE March 1 and 8 | Tag line after Mass RAYS OF ENLIGHTENMENT Our Social Concerns Ministry sponsors the Giving Tree, an annual Saturday, February 29, 9:00am-4:00pm drive for donations of common household items to assist refugee Divine Mercy Conference in Marian Hall featuring Monica Ashour families and others who come to us in need. Take a tag to donate such and Fr. Christopher Plant. Lunch included. No charge, but advance items as paper towels, laundry detergent, new bed sheets and blankets. registration is required. Space is limited. REGISTER: stlaurence.org/ rays-of-enlightenment

For more Lenten resources, go to stlaurence.org/lenten-season

PG 12 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH BANNS: RITE OF INSTITUTION AS CANDIDATE FOR PATRICK KINNICK

It is herewith announced that PATRICK KINNICK, a candidate for the order of deacon, will be instituted into the ministry of candidate on February 22, 2020, at a Mass to be celebrated by Bishop George Sheltz. If any persons knows of a serious reason why this candidate should not be called to this ministry, please notify Deacon George Silva, Director of Formation, Office ASH of the Permanent Diaconate, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, at 713-686-4345, [email protected]. Please keep Patrick in your prayers as he is instituted in WEDNESDAY to the ministry of candidate. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2 of SCHEDULE the Code of Canon Law. DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES WEDNESDAY,FEB 26 INTERESTED IN A NEW SUPPORT GROUP? IN THE CHURCH 6:30AM SERVICE A parishioner has offered to start a support group for people with Parkinson’s Disease. If such a group was to be held at St. Laurence, would you be interested? What if the 8:15AM MASS group was expanded to include people with other mobility-compromising diseases, such 12:00PM MASS as Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy? Support groups offer a way for people 4:30PM SERVICE who share a particular struggle to meet regularly for mutual support, community, prayer 6:00PM SERVICE and to share ideas and coping strategies. If you have interest in participating, please 7:30PM MASS contact Sharon Ehrenkranz at [email protected].

FEB 28: LENTEN FISH FRYS BEGIN WOMEN’S

The Knights of Columbus invite everyone to the Lenten Fish Frys beginning Friday, A.C.T.S. February 28. They’ll be serving up delicious fried fish, grilled fish and fish taco dinners in RETREAT the parish hall from 5:00-8:00pm. Prefer spaghetti? They serve that, too, plus sides, for MAY 7-10 a charge at the door of just $12/adults and $5/children. Our KCs do this as a fundraiser, Mother’s Day Weekend but it’s also a great family event, so they try to keep the prices down. (Due to lower fish prices, the KCs dropped back to $12 for adults this year.) The Catholic Daughters will INFO/REGISTER: have yummy fresh baked desserts for sale, too, so come join the fun! stlaurence.org/acts-retreat

NOW HIRING: PLAY & PRAY CAREGIVERS

St. Laurence is seeking additional part-time childcare workers to catechize our littlest ON THE PLAZA ones in the faith through games, story-telling, songs, and simple arts and crafts activities. THIS WEEKEND Previous experience caring for children is required. A variety of shifts are available, 40 Days for Life but we are specifically looking for Sunday morning caregivers during the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses. To apply for this position, please contact Elizabeth Hernandez, Play & Cub Scouts Pray Coordinator, at [email protected]. Coupon Books

2020 DSF: BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO THE LORD NEXT SUNDAY Two family fun carnivals! This February, Fr. Drew kicked off the 2020 DSF Campaign. When you share your greatest gifts with the Lord through the Diocesan Services Fund, you impact people Strake Jesuit Spring Fling across the Archdiocese through more than 60 important ministries in a way that one Noon – 6pm parish couldn’t do on its own. Please pray about your commitment, complete and mail 8900 Bellaire Blvd in the pledge card, or drop it in the offertory basket at Mass. Or go to archgh.org/dsf to conveniently donate online. If everyone participates, we can easily reach our parish St. Thomas Round Up goal of $495,000, to support social services, faith formation programs, and aids to Noon – 6pm vocational discernment to build up the body of Christ. Thank you for your compassion 4500 Memorial Drive and generosity.

PG 13 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH SocialSocial ConcernsConcerns MAKING A DIFFERENCE

FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 1 & MARCH 7 -8 The Giving Tree, our Lenten Service Project, kicks off the SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED weekend of Feb 29/March 1. The Giving Tree restocks the shelves of the Social Concerns workroom with much needed NAMI Greater Houston household items. These items include everything from soap to offers on-going support pots and pans to gift cards and are used throughout the year groups for family members of to assist families referred to us through Catholic Charities those diagnosed with mental Refugee Resettlement as well as parish and community families health conditions. By sharing in need. The tag line will be on the plaza the weekends of your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope February 29-March 1 and March 7-8. and develop supportive relationships. No registration is required. This free, 90-minute group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. SCM LENTEN SERVICE It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover Lent is a special your inner strength and learn how to identify local resources and time of prayer, how to use them. penance, sacrifice and good works. Please join us at one of our support meetings. All meetings are The Social held at United Way, 12300 Parc Crest, Stafford, TX 77487. Concern Ministry Support Group (English) 2nd & 4th Thurs each month will offer service opportunities Support Group (Spanish) 3rd Tuesday each month ONE DAY ONLY Support Group (Chinese) Last Sunday each month on Wednesday, Call NAMI Greater Houston at 713-970-4419 March 11th in the parish hall, or email at [email protected]. 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Service opportunities include: Rice & Beans packing, care packages for first responders, Easter eggs and cards for MGCC & SLHCC, poster decorating for Hope For ND TODAY'S 2 COLLECTION Three, and lunches for The Lord’s Kitchen in Rosenberg. Space is limited, so pre-registration will be required. Registration is BLACK BAG DONATION TODAY! open now. This Sunday’s black bag collection will be Register via Sign Up Genius: www.signupgenius.com, click on used for our People in Crisis fund which is the search icon near the upper right corner of the page. Enter currently averaging more than $10,000 a [email protected] in the “SEARCH BY THE month in financial assistance to individuals SIGN UP CREATOR’S EMAIL”. This will bring up a listing of who come to Social Concerns for help or are all the available volunteer opportunities. Contact pdegroot@ referred to us by our community partners! stlaurence.org with questions.

PG 14 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH RESPECT LIFE NEWS SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WEEKLY MAR 20: 40 Days for Life – Prayer outside abortion facilities MONDAYS: Our Daily Bread 9:30am, SCM Workroom is powerful. Christian Voices WEDNESDAYS: Coupons for a Cause 1:00pm, for Life is sponsoring prayer SCM Workroom on Mondays and Thursdays in Lent from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in OTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Sharpstown, outside a building Call weekend Bingo games for nursing home residents where an ob-gyn performs Bingo: at Sugar Land Health Care Center abortions in his office. Prayer at Planned Parenthood on the Gulf Freeway will be sponsored Child Advocates Snack Bags: Monthly assembly of 100+ Friday, March 20, from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Links to the sign-ups snack bags for children can be found at www.stlaurence.org/respect-life. Or sign up at Twice a month, purchase and deliver the table in the plaza the THIS weekend. Contact Marie McCoy Fresh Food Delivery: at 281-265-7749 with questions. fresh food to St. John Fisher food pantry Learn English Ministry: Teach English to non-English- The baby now has Spiritual Adoption: Six Months! speaking adults; no teaching or foreign language experience eyebrows and eyelashes. Footprints necessary and fingerprints are forming, and the brain is developing rapidly. He or she Lunches of Love: Decorate lunch bags; over 4,000 brown can respond to sound and may jump at bag meals provided each day (during extended school holidays a sudden noise. The lungs have air sacs & weekends) to Fort Bend County children in need and while still immature, can function well enough to give the baby increased Loving Creations: Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month likelihood of survival if born at this in the SCM Workroom,10:00am-Noon, to provide handcrafted age. Please continue to pray for the items for adults and children hospital patients life and wellbeing of your adopted baby. Village Program: Matches parish families with families that (Abortion is still legal at this time in several states.) struggle each month to make ends meet FEB 29: UNPlanned movie at Sacred Heart in Richmond. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THESE AND OTHER If you missed the showing here or want to GREAT WAYS TO SERVE OTHERS, GO TO bring a friend to see this powerful movie, stlaurence.org/social-concerns it will be shown on Saturday Feb 29 at the Sacred Heart Family Life Center (across the WHAT WE NEED street from the church at 507 So 4th St.) in Richmond. They will serve a pizza dinner You can help with these simple donations. Look around immediately after the 5:00 Mass and the the house and see what you have to share and drop off movie will start about 6:30 pm. Teens under at the parish office or in the SCM Donation bin in the 17 must be accompanied by a parent; free church. childcare can be arranged by calling 281- • men’s clothing for residents of ISAIAH HOUSE, a halfway 342-8371, x 115 or 344. house for ex-prisoners: new underwear and gently used and new long & short sleeve shirts, pants, socks, shoes, jackets. Healing for women suffering after abortion Project Rachel is the confidential and compassionate outreach to • mini/trial sizes shampoo, men’s deodorant, soap, lotion, women and men who have had an abortion or been involved in toothpaste & toothbrush for MILITARY, HOMELESS, an abortion decision. Its purpose is to foster reconciliation and REFUGEES healing between the parent and Christ, His Church, the child • new white crew socks, new white t-shirts (size large), pop- and all other significant relationships. The next Project Rachel top tuna/meat, individual peanut butters, granola bars for the Retreat is in Spanish on March 6 – 8, 2020. Please contact Julie at HOMELESS 713-741-8728. • new/gently used children’s books & small fleece blankets for CHILDREN IN SHELTERS MAR 28: “Pierced by Sorrow” - Miscarriage and Infant Loss Healing Retreat Saturday March 28. St. Ignatius of Loyola • Sunday Coupon inserts for COUPONS FOR A CAUSE Catholic Church, Spring, TX. Our space for this retreat is program; drop off in parish office or the Hospitality Desk in somewhat limited. As a result, we ask that everyone pre- the church register by calling the Office of Pro-Life Activities. Please contact • Paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dishwashing Julie at 713-741-8728. liquid, disinfectant spray cleaners for PEOPLE IN CRISIS.

PG 15 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH Ministry News ADORATION IN THE CHAPEL

MAKE A DATE WITH GOD The first commandment is to love God. What better way to love God than to spend time with Him in the chapel. There are almost 30 hours available to be near God. Please "Surrender to God check online at stlaurence.org/adoration for needed hours or pickup a card at the chapel. and He will do Contact Fran Magelssen at [email protected] or 281-224-6122. everything for you" God is waiting for you every day from 5:00am to 9:00pm —Just drop in. A code is provided to committed adorers to access the chapel 24 hrs a day.

URGENT: Need for an adorer on Fridays, from 2am to 3am and Saturdays (1st, 3rd, 5th only) from 6pm to 7pm Please call or check the website for days. There are almost 30 hours available to be near God

MAR 19: NEW HOPE GRIEF GROUP BEGINS MINISTERIO HISPANO

A new HOPE (Helping Our Pain Ease) group will start on MAR 14 & 28: MISA EN ESPAÑOL Thursday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm. This 7-week structured En la Capilla. Segundo y cuarto sábado de cada mes a las series is designed to help adults grieve successfully by 7:00pm. Confesiones en Español antes de la misa de 6:00 accomplishing the four tasks of grieving also utilized by the a 6:45 pm. Comunión a los enfermos, Irma Martinez Tel National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved, Inc. Consider (281) 989-1655. Recibir anuncios mandando correo a attending if you have lost a loved one due to a sudden, tragic [email protected]. death or from a long term illness, either recently or in the past. Led by a hospice-trained facilitator, the group meets on seven Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. For more info and NOW: A NEW DIVORCECARE SESSION HAS BEGUN to register, contact Kathy Heinemann at kathyheinemann50@ gmail.com, 281-468-0738. Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people MAR 5: CANCER SUPPORT GROUP who will walk alongside you through St. Laurence Cancer Support Ministry will meet Thursday one of life’s most difficult experiences. March 5, 10-11:30am, in the St. Clare Room at the Ave Maria Don’t go through separation or divorce Center. All cancer patients and survivors, their caregivers and alone. The group is led by people who friends, and anyone else interested to our monthly meetings is understand what you are going through and want to help. invited. Our March speaker will be an oncologist social worker They meet on Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm-9:00pm, in the St. from MD Anderson. She will explain their department's role Francis room in the AMC. If interested, contact Janie Picou at in helping support cancer patients and their families before, [email protected] or 832-860-3398. More info: www. during and after treatment. Please call Mariann Licato for stlaurence.org/divorcecare more information at 281-778-6356 Topics for this Spring Session - You can begin anytime • March 4 Facing My Depression • March 11 Facing My Loneliness VOCATIONS NEWS • March 18 What Does the Owner’s Manual Say? Biblical References to Divorce MAR 19-22: IGNATIAN SILENT RETREAT FOR • March 25 New Relationships YOUNG ADULTS A 4-day silent retreat for college age • April 1 Financial Survival students and young adults will be offered at the Villa de Matel in • April 15 Kid Care Houston March 19-22. Join in silence with others your age for an opportunity discern the voice of God and meet one-on-one with a • April 22 Single Sexuality spiritual director. Arrive at 6:30pm on Thursday, 3/19, and depart • April 29 Forgiveness at 1:00pm on Sunday, 3/22. The total cost of the retreat, including • May 6 Reconciliation meals, boarding and spiritual direction, is $110 for college students • May 13 Moving On, Growing Closer to God and $170 for young adults. Go to houstonvocations.com/event/ ignatian-silent-retreat for more info and to register.

PG 16 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH MAY 7-10: WOMENS ACTS RETREAT ST. LAURENCE ADULT SINGLES MINISTRY

Ladies, save the dates of May The St. Laurence Singles Ministry serves adults of all ages who are 7-10, Mother’s Day weekend, widowed, divorced, separated or never married. We gather together to attend the St. Laurence in spiritual and social activities in a safe and friendly environment to Women’s ACTS Retreat. develop friendships and have fun! We also occasionally do service What a wonderful and unique projects to help our Parish. stlaurence.org/adultsingles present for Mother’s Day! Lunch Bunch, Tuesday, Feb 25, 11:30 AM Get details and register for They meet for lunch at a local restaurant on the fourth the retreat at stlaurence.org/womens-acts-retreat. All women Tuesday of every month, except for December. Email who have attended an ACTS Retreat previously (at St. Laurence [email protected] for this month's details. or any parish) are invited to be a part of the team that puts Mass and Brunch, Sunday, Mar 1, 9:00 AM on the retreat — Contact Retreat Director Leigh Easter at They meet on the first Sunday of every month for the 9:00am [email protected] and 832-768-5074. Mass at St. Laurence Church. The group sits in the elevated seats by the choir. After Mass, they go to brunch at a nearby restaurant. Email [email protected] for info. APR 18-25: MEDICAL MISSION TO COSTA RICA Is this the year you answer the call? It is that time of year when a team of professionals, jacks of JOY CLUB FOR SENIORS all trades, translators, and YOU join us in our annual mission trip to Costa Rica from April 18-25. This will be the 7th year J.O.Y. stands for Just Older Youth, welcoming all people age MMDM is going to minister to the poor and needy in Grano de 55-and-up to join them for fun and informative activities, plus Oro, Costa Rica. The ministry needs people without medical their monthly brown bag meetings on the first Monday each experience who can translate, as well as professionals in month (11am-1pm in Marian Hall). Whether you are married, medicine, nursing, ophthalmology or optometry, and dentistry, single, divorced or widowed, come meet up with old friends both dentist and dental hygienist. The fee is $1,300 and and plan to make new ones. Here is a quick list of upcoming includes air/land transportation, meals and lodging for all 7 meetings. For more information, please contact Anne Higgins at [email protected] or 832-755-5597. days. Go to stlaurence.org/medical-missionaries. Remember, some go on mission to give, others go on mission Mar 2: (Monday) A Lenten Reflection presented by Fr. Jaison by giving. So, if this is not your time to physically go, then and Mary Thompson, in the Ave Maria Center, 11am to 1pm. there are other ways you can help: Bring your brown bag lunch. 1. Donate today 2. Prayers for all the people that we will serve and for our Mar 24: (Tuesday) Noon Mass and lunch off campus faithful missionaries.

WHO WE ARE We the people of St. Laurence Catholic Church are centered in the love of Christ and live to glorify God in all we do. How we carry out our Mission 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 17 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO RECEIVE THIS POWERFUL SACRAMENT!

CONFIRMATION: PREPARATION FOR ADULTS

THURSDAYS, MARCH 19 – MAY 21, 2020 | 7:00– 9:00PM ST. FRANCIS MEETING ROOM

The sealing of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation is the final sacrament of initiation into the Catholic Church. Once each year,

Adult Confirmation Preparation is offered for Catholics • Who are at least 18 years of age and graduated from High School • Already baptized and received first Eucharist • Are actively practicing their faith • If married, marriage must be sacramental in the Catholic Church

The sessions meet on 9 consecutive Thursday evenings, concluding with the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Register at www.stlaurence/adultconfirmation. Complete the information form and email to Mary Visser at [email protected].

Discernment interviews are required prior to the first session. You will need to provide a recently issued copy of your baptismal certificate dated within the last 6 months. Please call the church that you were baptized at and ask them to “re-issue” your baptismal certificate. You will be contacted after we receive your form for an interview.

PG 18 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH SACRAMENT PREPARATION SOCIAL CONCERNS & SOCIAL JUSTICE Baptism Barb Roy | 281-265-5774 x5371 Bridges to Life Dana Cutbirth | 832-689-4010 Confirmation (Teens) Daniel Glaze | 281-265-5774 Correctional Ministry Deacon Charles Plant | 281-300-3059 Confirmation (Adults) Mary Visser | 281-265-5774 Funeral Receptions Carol Giardina | 281-703-8615 First Holy Communion Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Habitat for Humanity Steve Pondell | 281-253-7088 First Reconciliation Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Learn English Ministry Wendy Moore | 713-208-5169 Marriage Preparation Rosemary Mascarenhas | 281-980-9812 Learn Spanish Ministry Adriana Gutierrez | 713-269-2851 Marriage Sponsor Couples Sharon & John Harry | 281-980-8090 Meals That Heal Julianne Salverson | 530-306-1895 RCIA (Becoming Catholic) Justin Frato | 281-265-5774 Medical Missionaries Maria Jacobson | 713-582-8424 FAITH FORMATION & EDUCATION Janice Holley | 281-639-8833 Respect Life Marie McCoy | 281-265-7749 A.C.T.S. Retreat Paul Fontenot | 281-725-0794 Senior Rides & More Debbie Posso | 281-980-1449 Adult Faith Formation Justin Frato | 281-265-5774 Social Concerns Pennie DeGroot | 281-980-9812 EDGE (Middle School) Maureen Bass | 281-265-5774 Society St. John DeMatha Deacon Al Bothe | 713-582-3870 Elementary CCE Joan Hastreiter | 281-265-5774 Preschool CCE Cindy Martin | 281-265-5774 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Family Faith Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Life Teen (High School) Christine Dunn | 281-265-5774 Adoration Fran Magelssen | 281-224-6122 Natural Family Planning Jacob/Jillian Counts | 281-300-3704 Altar Linen Care Betty Holub | 281-980-9812 Parish Library Susan Mulé | 281-265-5774 Altar Servers Win & Erinn Vahlkamp| 713-614-4235 Parish School (SLCS) Suzanne Barto | 281-980-0500 Art & Environment Catherine Short | 713-628-3949 Parish School Board Lionel Martin | 281-277-3066 Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Tom Ruck | 713-855-2399 Parish School PTO Jennifer Reyes | 817-845-7627 Greeters Kristin Holy | 281-799-8317 Mary Phillippi | 832-647-0642 Liturgical Ministers Rosemary Mascarenhas | 281-980-9812 Play & Pray Elizabeth Hernandez | 281-265-5774 Music Ministry Mary Thompson | 281-980-9812 Vacation Bible School Joan Hastreiter | 281-265-5774 Dr. Kevin Klotz | 281-980-9812 Vocations Committee Nia Sepe | 281-980-9812 Ushers Hal Mechler | 281-543-9876 Weekday Children’s Prog. Becky Wilkinson | 281-313-0329 PRAYER GROUPS & SMALL EVANGELIZATION, STEWARDSHIP CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES & LEADERSHIP Challenge Club for Girls Maria Garcia Leano | 979-549-2683 Christian Meditation Patrick King | 713-444-6014 Contemplative Prayer Elaine Smith | 281-499-6660 Discipleship Council Julie Borque | 281-265-8353 Divine Mercy (AM) Sally Flowers | 281-265-8360 Finance Council Bob Ladd | 281-980-3246 Divine Mercy (PM) Suzan Bryan | 713-816-5859 Financial Peace University Sunny Tom | 832-620-7417 Hearts of Jesus & Mary Margie Calo | 281-980-4711 Pastoral Council Nick Noe | 281-202-8183 Lay Apostle Prayer Kay Quenan | 713-826-4939 New Evangelization Ministry Marta Alves | 713-569-3679 Legion of Mary Bridget Nwaokobia | 216-212-8329 Re-membering Church Deacon Tom Ruck | 713-855-2399 Rosamar Martinez | 361-701-0367 Men Called to Be Saints Jim Kij | 281-253-4800 Men’s Bible Studies Steve Ewbank | 281-703-3873 COMMUNITY & PARISH LIFE St. Anthony of Padua Joseph Ellankil | 832-282-3032 Esther Iredia | 832-661-2945 Small Christian Comm Genoveva Duque | 281-980-1014 African Catholic Comm Mike Turner | 979-229-0991 That Man is You Roger Peters | 713-857-8386 Bazaar Les Fuchs | 832-360-3104 Tuesday AM Bible Study Kay Quenan | 713-826-4939 Boy Scout Troop 828 Adan Deroche | 281-229-1590 MINISTRIES OF PASTORAL SUPPORT Cub Scout Pack 1828 Kevin White | 512-568-7630 Pam White | 281-265-3070 Annulments Anne Marie Daniel | 281-265-5774 Catholic Daughters Ginny Kazmierczak | 713-305-9845 Bereavement Ministries: Council of Cath Women Melissa Calcote | 281-265-5774 Grief Support Group Sandy Barber | 832-451-9117 Family Ministry Teddy Bentulan | 832-278-9045 Grieving Families Agnes Fernandes | 281-933-3721 Filipino Community Francisco Rojas-Ayala | 281-690-3374 H.O.P.E. 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