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Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church

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Welcome to Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church Church

Discover Your Purpose

At Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church Church, we believe that everyone has a unique purpose and calling in life. We offer classes and resources to help you discover your purpose and take steps towards fulfilling it. Click below to learn more.

Experience Community

We believe that life is better when we do it together. That's why we offer a variety of small groups and events where you can connect with others and build meaningful relationships. Click below to learn more about our community.

Grow in Your Faith

We believe that spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. We offer classes, resources, and opportunities to help you grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with God. Click below to learn more about our spiritual growth opportunities.

A New Program for Parishioners

Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church Church: A Welcoming Community introduces Fresh Air & Prayer!

  

Fresh Air & Prayer offers an

opportunity for parents, grandparents,

anyone with children in their care; to get

together letting the children play and the

adults to have some “adult time”

together. Gatherings are informal and

vary. Planned once a month, weather

dependent, on the third Sunday following

the 9:30AM Mass. Bridget Fauerbach &

her girls will lead the group.

Announcements will be posted in bulletin

the prior & actual weekend. Hope you

will join in for a little R & R with kids:>

INTRODUCING MOMS & TOTS MINISTRY

Mom's & Tots


Our Fall session of Saint Lawrence Church ‘Moms and Tots’ will begin on Tuesday, Sep. 12, 9AM. We will read ‘Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers’ as a light reflection, books are provided. Please join us with your babies and preschoolers for breakfast, reflection, fellowship and playtime! Call Tracy for details at 802-825-9902.

Mom's & Tots


Our Fall session of Saint Lawrence Church ‘Moms and Tots’ will begin on Tuesday, Sep. 12, 9AM. We will read ‘Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers’ as a light reflection, books are provided. Please join us with your babies and preschoolers for breakfast, reflection, fellowship and playtime! Call Tracy for details at 802-825-9902.

Discover the Beauty of Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church Church in Pictures

    CHOIR DIRECTOR

      Our search for a Choir Director is completed!



    We are happy to announce that Roberta Ward is our new Choir Director. Welcome Roberta!


    Parishioners of St. Lawrence at March for Life 2023

    Getting ready to march

    Check out the observations by Tracy in the article below

    The Crowd

    The original Pro-Life Religion

    The Crowd

      

    Abortion, an ever-tragic event, yet, Pro-Lifers, a joyful and hopeful crowd; this has to be our Capitol’s most light filled rally. Darkness and light cannot exist at the same time, and this crowd was full of light. There is no denying the light, love and hope on tens of thousands of faces, moving and chanting in unison. And so many young people, college groups, high school kids, seminarians, novices, children on their parent’s shoulders. 

    Love Life

    The original Pro-Life Religion

    The Crowd

      

    Mostly ignored by our Nation’s media, it is difficult to find an estimate on how many attended, but certainly several hundred thousand. Folks traveled from afar; nuns from Florida seemed to keep our pace throughout most of the march so we heard their chant a number of times, “Who are we, SISTERS OF LIFE, Where are we from, FLORIDA, What are we, COLD!” And then a fit of giggles from both the sisters and the crowd. 

    The original Pro-Life Religion

    The original Pro-Life Religion

    The original Pro-Life Religion

      

    Father Benn befriended a fellow clergyman, Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya’akov who’s sign read, ‘Judaism: The original Pro-Life Religion’. The Rabbi, his son and Joe Guilyard proudly posed for a photograph with Father Benn. 

    Moving Posters along route

    Listening to Inspiring Speeches

    The original Pro-Life Religion

      

    One of the most moving posters, along our march route, stated ‘Conceived in Rape, Born of Love’, five or so posters held by a small group of young people, silently and peacefully making their point that the violence of abortion is not an answer to the violence of rape and incest. These posters speak of the moral incoherence that abortion is an answer to rape. 

      

    Another moving poster ‘I Regret My Lost Motherhood’ and ‘I Regret My Lost Fatherhood’ speaks to the pain of living with the choice of abortion. The pro-choice movement doesn’t mention a stronghold of sadness and regret. Thank you to these brave souls for their raw honesty. 

    Listening to Inspiring Speeches

    Listening to Inspiring Speeches

    Listening to Inspiring Speeches

      

    The speeches were especially moving. Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of St. Gianna Molla, made a trip from Italy to be a guest speaker. Tony Dungy spoke of our Nation and the NFL falling on their knees in prayer over a single life, Damar Hamlin, a prayer movement that could not be denied. Pro-life Democrat, Rep. Trenee McGee (Conn) gave a moving speech on the racist motives of abortion. Trenee McGee proclaimed life! Other speakers included Attorney General Lynn Fitch, who helped defend Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban and primed to revisit precedent in the case Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning Roe in a 6-3 decision. Steve Scalise rallied the crowd, along with other speakers. Jonathan Roumie, actor who plays the role of Jesus on ‘The Chosen’, gave the final speech. 

    Display of Banners

    Listening to Inspiring Speeches

    Listening to Inspiring Speeches

     Banners representing the many diverse groups at the March for Life 2023.  

    Forty-nine previous years of peaceful, hopeful, prayerful vigilance led to overturning Roe vs. Wade. We attended the 50th Annual March for Life as we continue to hold fast in prayer that our Nation ends the barbaric and painful experience of abortion. We pray for the women who suffer anguish and pain following an abortion trauma. May these mothers trust in God’s mercy, the source of all hope, which truly springs eternal.



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    A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE

      

    A Prayer for Ukraine

    God of love and compassion,

    You who have made us for love

    and given us an example of love and peace in Your Son Jesus,

    look upon the people of Ukraine who need Your love and peace during this most difficult time.

    Bring an end to war, suffering, and hatred.

    Mary, Queen of Peace, wrap the people of Ukraine under the mantle of Your peace-filled protection.

    Look with compassion, O God, on all afflicted and may Jesus, the Prince of Peace, bring peace.

    We pray for Ukraine and indeed the whole world.

    We ask this prayer, O God, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Amen.

    Brother Louis Canter

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    St. Lawrence Parish: Prayer to St Joseph!

    Prayer to St. Joseph! (will be prayed at the conclusion of every Mass)

    "Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you, God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.


    Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and a guide to us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen"

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    Advent Ecumenical Service: at St.

    Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church,

    Sunday, Dec 10 @ 3PM followed by

    Social @ St. Peter’s