Our students who were scheduled to receive 1st Communion this past April and some of our adults who were to be confirmed or received into the Church at Easter Vigil were unable to receive the Sacraments since Masses were not public. Beginning this weekend, the students and adults will be scheduled to receive the Sacraments at some of our weekend and daily Masses throughout the summer. Some of our RCIA candidates will also receive the Sacraments at a special Mass on July 18. Please keep all of the recipients, their families and sponsors, and their catechists in your prayers.
BAPTISM
During weekend Masses and other times by arrangement. Call the parish office at 317.546.4065 to schedule the required baptismal preparation class.
WE WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM Prince Belmon Simeon, Stamiah Carrier, Bryan Guzman, Bryan Hounton, Eddie Juarez Cuaya, Jake Juarez Cuaya, Jose Juarez Cuaya, Yaretzi Moreno, Joanna Perez-Teles, Thiago Perez Teles, Arya Royal, Jorge Salinas Lara, Anahi Tepale Cuaya, Daniel Tepale Cuaya, Jefferson Timothee, Zoey Tolokan, Diego Torres Contreras, Alejandro Xochitlatoa-Cuahuizo, and Janet Xochitlatoa-Cuahuizo who were baptized at Saint Lawrence in August.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should be made by calling the parish office at 317.546.4065 at least six months in advance.
JOINED IN HOLY MATRIMONY Congratulations to Edmundo Sandoval and Cintia Vargas and to Carlos Perez and Lesly Castro who were married here at Saint Lawrence in August.
FIRST COMMUNION
Please sign up for a Mass to receive the Sacrament. Contact the parish office at 317.546.4065
CONGRATULATIONS to all our students who received the Body of Jesus Christ for the first time on last Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Teresa Avila, Cynthia Castillo, Jessica Castillo, Carlos Cuahuizo, Angelica Cuautle, Alexavier Cuazitl, Jonathan Flores, Leobardo Flores, Dimner Garcia, Mia Garcia, Evelyn Hall, Sherlyn Herrera, Andrea Jaramillo, Daniela Juarez, Jorge Landaverde, Cesar Lara, Evelyn Lara, Rosie Lara, Brayan Lopez, David Mateo Servin, Adriana Ocelotl, Yosmari Osorio, Carmen Peña, Dhalia Peña, Victor Peña, Bryana Perdomo, Denise Ramirez, Giselly Ramirez, Kebin Recinos, Yanely Romo, Christian Tapia, Jesus Tello, Jordan Tello, Kimberly Tello, Aiden Tlapaltotoli, Aldo Vazquez, Brenda Vazquez, Cory Vazquez, Angel Xique, Trisha Zarate
ADULT CONFIRMATION
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The first Mass was celebrated here at Saint Lawrence on December 8, 1949. Next year we will celebrate our 75th Anniversary. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee for our year-long celebration, please contact Kim at the Parish Office 317-546-4065 ext 332 or kczachura@saintlawrence.net
WE'RE HIRING!
Elementary Grade Teacher Saint Lawrence School is looking for an elementary grade teacher for this school year. If you know of anyone who would be interested in teaching either 4th grade or Science and Social Studies to our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, please have them contact Principal Andy Maxson at: amaxson@saintlawrence.net or 317-543-4923.
Cultural Delights Day Saturday, September 30, 2023
11:00am-4:00pm (doors open at 10:00am)
Admission is Free (donations gratefully accepted)
Sign up to donate food, water, soft drinks, wine, beer, or to help with the event. Online at tinyurl.com/culturaldelightsvolunteer or call the Parish Office 317-546-4065.
Monetary donations can be dropped off at the parish office or in the collection basket. Envelopes available in the narthex. Questions? Contact Nneka Jemie team@adanicare.org 317-658-9754
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SAFE PARISH TRAINING
All parishioners volunteering at Saint Lawrence are asked to complete Safe Parish training which includes completing a background check and taking an online course. The course takes about 45-60 minutes to complete and must be done on either a computer or a laptop. The course can be found at www.Archindysafeparish.org Passcode/ Organization Code is Archindy2021
SAINT LAWRENCE SCHOOL TRUNK OR TREAT: Friday, October 27, 2023 Help needed!
Saint Lawrence School does not have the volunteers to host this event for 2023. If you can help by organizing and being in charge of this event, please contact Megan Smith at mmoloney4@yahoo.com
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 SEPTEMBER
For people living on the margins. We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.
SEPTEMBER IS THE MONTH OF THE SEVEN SORROWS (DOLOURS) OF MARY (Feast Day September 15)
September is traditionally dedicated to the Seven Sorrows (or Dolours) of Mary, and the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows falls in September. The Sorrows are: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of the Holy Child at Jerusalem for three days, meeting Jesus on his way to Calvary, standing at the foot of the Cross, Jesus being taken from the Cross, and the burial of Christ. Read more about Our Lady of Sorrows in our article here.
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 PRIEST
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.
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