Summer is upon us.  For many students summer is time for rest and renewal.  Many will enjoy taking it a little easier by just “hanging out”.  A great person to “hang out: with is Jesus!  A great place to do so is the St. Lawrence Chapel during Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, Friday and Sunday of each week during the summer.  We feel sure Jesus is looking forward to it.  He will be there – will you?

Adoration Hours
Thursday & Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday – After the Noon Mass until 5:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Festival on October 11.    The FALL FESTIVAL will include fun for all ages including new ethnic foods, BINGO, a variety of music and entertainment, a basketball tournament, and activities and games for children of all ages.  There will be Raffle Baskets from baby items to body care and carpenter’s tools and a Bazaar for shopping.  Please join us on October 11 from 11.00am - 4.30pm for the festival and for the adult gathering from 7:30pm – midnight.  Plan to join us for a day of fun and fellowship.  

Protecting God’s Children for Adults is the program selected by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to educate adults of the dangers of child sexual abuse and the ways to create safe environments for children.  Clergy, staff and volunteers who have regular contact with children, (i.e. Catechists, school volunteers, coaches, youth ministry volunteers, vacation bible school volunteers, etc.) are required to attend a 3-hour session focused on the prevention of child sexual abuse and the protection of children.  If you fall into one of these categories and have not yet attended the VIRTUS Awareness session please go to www.Virtus.org and register to attend a session convenient to you.  St. Lawrence will be hosting a VIRTUS Awareness session on Saturday, September 13 beginning at 9:00 am in the Social Room of St. Lawrence Church.  For more information call Aaron Haag, 546-4065 ext. 235.

Sunday Morning Religious Education registration will take place on Sunday September 7 after all the Masses.  The first class will be the following weekend, Sunday, September 14.

I would like to increase our lector base for all Masses.  If you are interested in this ministry, or would like more information prior to making your decision, please give me a call, Annette Hall, 585-8083 (H).  Thank you!

If you lost an article at the Parish Ice Cream Social, there are few found in the Parish Office. Please call or drop by to claim your missing item.

The Fr. Beechem Scholarship volunteer meeting is kicking off on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. @ Lori Clyne’s house.  Contact Lori at 523-8520 or email @sclyne2@comcast.net if you are ready to help with this wonderful event!
More information to follow!

St. Lawrence sponsors a Ladies Bowling League which meets at Hindel Lanes, Thursday at 9:30 from August to the beginning of April.  It is a fun league and a good way to meet and make new friends.  You don’t have to be a pro, just come and join the fun.  If interested call Dorothy Tinch, 545-8366 or Emily Perkins 546-4065.  For you Moms who have children in Kindergarten the hours work out great, 9:30 – 11:30.  The 2008-2009- season will begin August 25.  Hope to see you there!

St. Lawrence’s regular shift to work at the St. Vincent de Paul Distribution Center is scheduled for Sept. 6.  Come one, come all!!  We especially need drivers and helpers to help pick up donated items on the truck route.  The more driver teams we have, the more items that we can pick up to serve the poor.  Call Joe Carey at 849-7040.

Reminder

REMINDER: All Bulletin articles and inserts are due in the Parish Office, in writing, no later than 9:00 Monday mornings.

Next weekend is the 5th Sunday Collection for St. Vincent de Paul.  Please use the envelope attached to this week’s bulletin for your donation.  May God bless you for your generosity.

SPORTS COMMITTEE GOLF OUTING
Monday September 29th - Purgatory Golf Club

Register now! The golf outing benefits St. Lawrence Sports

Click here to print out a registration form.

Click here to print out a Hole Sponsorship forms

Questions?  Contact John Reuter  562-1638

Pro Life Rosary to the Blessed Mother

O Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all, we turn to you today as the one who said “Yes” to Life.  Mary, we pray today for all mothers who are afraid to be mothers.  We pray for those who feel threatened and overwhelmed by their pregnancy.  Intercede for them, that God may give them the grace to say yes and the courage to go on.  May they have the grace to reject the false solution of abortion.  May they experience the help of Christian people and know the peace that comes from doing God’s will.  Amen.

$1 Club
The holder of envelope #365 did not contribute to the drawing for August 17.  The pot was $1,343 which will be added to next week’s collection

$5 CLUB
The holder of envelope #1368 did not contribute to the drawing for August 17. The pot was $1,930, which will be added to next week’s collection.

Please use the gold envelopes found in the Narthex of the Church for your chance at next week’s pot. It is with the support such as this special fund-raiser that we can sponsor athletic teams and competition here at St. Lawrence Catholic School. Thank you very much for playing.