Welcome to Our Catholic Community
Bienvenido a Nuestra Comunidad Catolica
Growing, Caring, Nurturing, Evangelizing
Creciendo, cuidando, nutriendo, Evangelizando
Welcome to Our Catholic Community
Bienvenido a Nuestra Comunidad Catolica
Growing, Caring, Nurturing, Evangelizing
Creciendo, cuidando, nutriendo, Evangelizando
Welcome to Our Catholic Community
Bienvenido a Nuestra Comunidad Catolica
Growing, Caring, Nurturing, Evangelizing
Creciendo, cuidando, nutriendo, Evangelizando
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Notes from the Pastor
Read Fr. Vinny's thoughts for the day about church, faith, and evangelization.
United in God’s Love…Living Our Faith Program
THANK YOU for your response to our recent renewal program “Insert Program Theme Here”! I am humbled and grateful for your continued commitment to Saint Lawrence Catholic Church. Our parish remains vibrant, engaged, and Christ-centered in the Eucharist and in serving one another because of your generosity. God’s work is never done! Your prayerful response both materially and spiritually is setting the groundwork as we advance our plan for the future and continue our critical ministries and service programs. Saint Lawrence Catholic Church continues to grow as a strong, faith-filled stewardship community because of parishioners like you!
Click the link to access the online commitment card: https://osvhub.com/saintlawrence/forms/commitment-card
Click here to print out the commitment card.
Roman Catholic Province of Indianapolis Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation of Mass Effective 11 June 2021
The celebration of the Eucharist at Mass is the source and summit of our life and mission as Catholics.
As of March 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Roman Catholics throughout the entire Province of Indianapolis, which comprises all five dioceses of Indiana, have been dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. However, with the decrease of cases in our state, the widespread availability of vaccines, and following the guidance of public health officials, we are now able to safely accommodate more parishioners for Masses. Therefore, effective June 11, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is hereby lifted throughout the state of Indiana.
Except for the unique situations as described below, those who are otherwise healthy are obliged to return to Sunday Mass by the weekend of June 12-13, 2021:
Those who are seriously ill, exhibit flu-like symptoms and/or may have a contagious disease (including quarantine due to exposure).
Those who are unable to attend Mass through no fault of their own (e.g. transportation issue).
Those who are homebound and/or incapacitated due to age, infirmity, and/or medical restrictions.
Those who have compromised health conditions and/or at high risk of contracting the virus.
Those who are caretakers of persons who are sick or of persons at high risk of serious illness if they contract the Covid virus.
If you have any questions about any specific needs, concerns, or protocols, you are advised to contact your parish directly. Your pastor, who has the authority to dispense in individual cases, may be helpful in addressing individual fears and concerns.
The obligation to attend Mass is a joyful one, reflecting the very character of who we are as Catholics.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Join Fr. Vinny in the Blessed Sacrament Channel for all Masses and the Main Church for Confessions.
Please enter through the right-most Main Door.
Tuesdays 5:30pm (English)
Wednesdays, Fridays 8:15am (English)
Thursdays 7:00pm (Spanish)
Saturdays 5:00 pm (English)
Sundays 9:00am, Noon (English); 6:00pm (Spanish)
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Confessions are also available by appointment. Call the Parish Office and leave a message for Fr. Vinny at 317-546-4065.
Wednesdays 6pm-7pm
Thursdays 6pm (before the 7pm Mass)
Fridays After the 8:15am Mass
Saturdays 4pm (before the 5pm Mass)
Sundays 8am, 5pm (before the 9am and 6pm Masses)
Ways to Livestream Weekend Masses
Those who are homebound, exhibiting symptoms of serious illness, in quarantine, have compromised health conditions, are at high risk of contracting Covid-19, or are the caretaker of someone who is at high risk should continue to stay at home. Our Noon and 6pm Sunday Masses will continue to be live-streamed.
View the live stream below on our website:
LIVE STREAM OF MASSES
Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023
Noon Mass (click here)
6PM en Español (click here)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
We are closed for lunch from 12:00 pm Noon until 1:00 pm.
Other times by appointment.
Beginning in March we will be open Monday-Thursday.
317-546-4065 (English) 317-443-1615 (Spanish)
Latest NEWS
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Free Online Resources
FORMED – Catholic movies, programs, audio, books www.formed.org Sign up for an account. Choose “I belong to a parish” and select Saint Lawrence.
The following resources are generously being provided by the publishers for free during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Holy Heroes Mass prep activities for kids https://www.holyheroes.com/MassPrep-s/57.htm
Magnificat Online, apps, and MagnifiKids in May https://us.magnificat.net/free
Give us This Day https://giveusthisday.org/Digital
Living with Christ http://www.livingwithchrist.us/#covid
Liturgy Training Publications https://www.ltp.org/resources-during-crisis
Find more digital resources on the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website at http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/prayer-resources-for-the-coronavirus-crisis.cfm
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AT ST. LAWRENCE
Click here to view and download the Holy Week Schedule at St. Lawrence
MASS TIMES ARE CHANGING - STARTING MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 14, 2023
Click the links to view Fr. Vinny's letter to parishioners regarding Mass Times (English) (Spanish)
LISTEN TO THE SUNDAY HOMILY - March 19, 2023
English
Spanish
FRIDAYS IN LENT- LAST WEEK!
5:00-7:00pm Lenten Diversity Dinner
5:30 pm Stations of the Cross (bilingual)
6:00-8:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration
LENTEN Confessions
CONFESSIONS will not be available Easter weekend April 8/9. Fr. Vinny will have confession times available this week, Palm Sunday weekend, and during Holy Week.
CONFESSIONS will also be available at Fatima Retreat House from 9am-7pm on Monday April 3. No appointment is needed.
Lenten Diversity Dinners: Fridays 5:00-7:00pm LAST WEEK!
LAST WEEK!!! Friday 5:00-7:00pm, at Fr. Conen Hall. March 31: Baked Fish provided by the Parish. Pitch-in meal. Bring a dish to share. No suggested donation on March 31.
Youth Ministry Dessert and Drinks Fundraiser
Last Week to support our youth attending World Youth Day in Portugal! Purchase desserts and soft drinks at the Lenten Dinner or make a monetary donation to sponsor one of our youth. Contact Cari Hall chall@saintlawrence.net for more info.
EASTER FLOWERS
Help us provide beautiful flowers in the church this Easter season by making a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one. Use the special envelopes found in your envelope packet or make a donation online www.osvhub.com/saintlawrence/giving/funds
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL: THE POWER OF SACRIFICE
Lent can feel like a long time. Sometimes we’d like to skip right to Easter! But through prayer and sacrifices, we share in Christ’s suffering and prepare for the joy of his resurrection. This Lent, we’ve learned how people in Honduras, the Philippines and Kenya made sacrifices so their families and communities can thrive. How have your Lenten sacrifices helped your family and community and communities around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open at Saint Lawrence Catholic School. Our mission is that RAMS are:
Rooted in Catholic values
Acknowledging diversity makes us stronger
Modeling lifelong learning in academics and spirituality
Saint Making
Please contact the office at 317-543-4923 with questions, or click here for more information. There are many scholarships and financial aid available. We are excited to welcome your children next school year!
FR. BEECHEM'S BUCCANEER BINGO! Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 6pm - 10pm
Early Bird Ticket Prices end next Sunday! Get you tickets now.
Ticket order forms are in the narthex or purchase tickets at the Parish Office.
$50/person before March 31. $55/person after March 31
Reserved tables of 8 are $425.
Ticket includes dinner, beer, wine, soda, water, 10 games of bingo, and reverse raffle entry.
Other games of chance throughout the night. Silent Auction.
We are in need of Gift Cards and bottles of wine! Gift cards ($10-$100) can be dropped off in the drop box in the narthex. Bring your wine to the Parish Office.
Sponsor our event or Sponsor a Teacher! Sponsorships begin at $50. More information can be found in the packets in the narthex.
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LOST AND FOUND
There is a tote in the church narthex full of “Lost and Found” items. If you are missing an item of clothing or a backpack, etc., please see if it is in the tote. All items are eventually given to Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
PARISH LIBRARY
Looking for some way to enrich your Lenten experience? There are several Lenten-themed books set aside on the table in the Parish Library available for checkout. Some are informational, some inspirational, some prayerful; all are thought provoking.
The library is open between Masses on Sundays. Please stop in and make a selection. You will be glad you did!
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH
For a culture of peace and non-violence; We pray for the spread of peace and non-violence, by decreasing the use of weapons by States and citizens.
APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE EUCHARIST AND HOLY SPIRIT
The month of April is dedicated both to devotion to the Eucharist and devotion to the Holy Spirit. This tradition has developed because Easter Sunday often falls in April, and when it does fall in March, the Easter season continues on through all of April. In essence, April is a month of Easter, and during the Easter celebration, we remember the Eucharistic sacrifice Christ gave us and the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which would come after Jesus's resurrection.
SCHEDULE YOUR MASS INTENTIONS
Weekend Masses are booked through the end of the year. Daily Masses are available as early as next week. Call Kim at the parish office 317-546-4065 ext 332 to schedule a Mass intention in memory of a loved one or for the special intention of a loved one. The stipend is $10.
HOSPITAL VISITATION FROM OUR PRIESTS
Please remember that because of HIPPA rules, hospitals will not call Saint Lawrence and tell us when you are in the hospital. Even if you give the hospital the name of our church, they will not pass on your hospital admission to us. When you are admitted to the hospital, please have a family member call Saint Lawrence (317-546-4065) and let us know of your illness. If you need a priest in an emergency, please use our emergency phone (317-987-7818).
LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS ARE AVAILABLE
(0.01% gluten content) Please alert the presiding priest before Mass and stand in this priest’s Communion line to receive the host.
AROUND TOWN
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