March 27, 2016 - St Laurence Catholic Church

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
OURMISSION
PARISHOFFICE
3100SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-980-9812
Pastor:Fr.DrewWood
ParochialVicar:Fr.JaisonThomas,MSFS
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ParochialVicar:Fr.SimonKipiti
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Wethepeopleof
St.LaurenceCatholicChurch
arecenteredin
theloveofChrist
andlivetoglorifyGod
inallwedo.
Deacon:Renato(Rey)Arellano
Deacon:AlbertBothe
Deacon:DonBurns
Deacon:CharlesPlant
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ParishAdministrator:TonyOltremari
Liturgy:TheresaRawls
Facilities:DeannaEnnis
SocialConcerns:PennieDeGroot
Communications:SharonEhrenkranz
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FIRSTFRIDAYMASS
RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONOFFICES
3103SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-265-5774
DirectorReligiousEducation:LauraStephens [email protected]
ReligiousEducationRegistrar:RubaKaiser
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AdultFaithFormation:JustinFrato
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Children’sFaithFormation:JoanHastreiter
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YouthMinistry:KrisFrank
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SaraSahlezghi
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EricPainter
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Abril9-EnlaCapilla
Segundoycuartosábadodecadamesalas
7:00pm.ConfesionesenEspañolantesde
lamisade6:00a6:45pm.
Comuniónalosenfermos,IrmaMartinez
Tel281-313-2833
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PARISHOFFICE&COURTYARD
WEEKDAYCHILDREN’SPROGRAM 3103SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-313-0329
Director:BeckyWilkinson
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Theparishofficeprovidesservicesincluding
pastoral care, liturgical planning, business,
communications, & administrative support,
andsocialconcerns&socialjusticesupport.
The parish hall and meeting rooms are
availablethroughreservationbycallingNia
Sepeat281-980-9812.OfficeHours:MondayThursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am6:00pm;andSaturday8:30am-12:00noon.
281-980-9812
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PARISHFINANCIALINFORMATION
AVEMARIAPARISHLIFECENTER
WEEKLYOFFERTORY
March20Collection
RegisteredHouseholds
EnvelopesUsed
LooseChecks
$68,875
7,275
896
246
$14,902
AUTOMATEDGIVING
$154,942
882
DIOCESANSERVICESFUND
2016ParishGoal
$495,000
AmountPaid
$171,338
AmountPledged
$260,887
nd
2 Collection-SocialConcerns
MonthlyOffertory
Participants
Participants
654
The
Lord is risen! As Christ's disciples,
we are called to go forth and spread the
good news of His Resurrection. Our
parish's
many ministries are examples of
how
many of you answer that call. Our
ministries
require not only gifts of time
and
talent,
but also of financial help.
Please prayerfully consider supporting
St. Laurence Catholic Church by using
safe
and efficient electronic donations
through
Faith Direct. You may sign up
online
at www.faithdirect.net using
our
church code TX 460 or mail in an
enrollment form from the parish office.
April2–IntheChurch
7:45am-Meditation&Rosary
8:30am-Mass
MISAENESPAÑOL
2630AustinPkwy,SugarLand,TX77479281-980-0500
PARISHLEADERSHIPCOUNCILS
PastoralCouncil:TomRuck
FinanceCouncil:BobLadd
DiscipleshipCouncil:MarcSherman
FIRSTSATURDAYMASS
ST.LAURENCECATHOLICSCHOOL
Principal:DebraHaney
Registrar:MarieBrown
April1–IntheChapel
7:00pm-Rosary&Confessions
7:30pm-Mass
TheAveMariaParishLifeCenterislocated
acrossthestreetfromthechurchandisthe
site for all religious education classes,
programsandoffices.Inquiriesanddrop-ins
are welcome during office hours: Monday
thru Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm and Friday
8:00am-4:00pm. The Weekday Children’s
Program is offered for infants through preschool aged children. During the school
year, WCP hours Monday-Friday are
8:00am-3:00pm.
PARISHSCHOOL&CHAPEL
St.LaurenceCatholicSchoolprovidesstrong
academics in a Christian environment to
720 students enrolled in PreK4 through
Grade 8. Office Hours: Monday-Friday are
8:00am-4:00pm.
AdjacenttotheschoolistheChapelofthe
Divine Mercy which offers Perpetual
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and
servesasthesiteforsmallerliturgies.
Good News Reflection
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
March27,2016
EasterSunday–TheResurrectionoftheLord
Alleluia!CelebratethehealingandincreasedfaiththatcomesfromgrowingclosertoJesus
throughthefaith-buildingexercisesofLentandthesolemnmeditationsofHolyWeek!
Thedoorwayintoheavenisthecross.Experiencingthegloryofthecelebrationof
Easter–deepwithinourhearts,withinourneeds,withinourdesires–beganwith
acceptingoursorrowsandsacrificesandsufferingsareourownpersonalconnectionsto
Jesus.Andnow,EasterjoycomesnotonlyfromacceptingwhatJesusdidforyouonthe
crossbutalsofromcontinuingthejourney,sidebyside,stepbystepwithJesus.
Whenwe'resincereaboutfollowingChrist,if
The victorious
wetrulywanttogrowinfaith,wedowhatever
hedoes,unitedtohisministryofhelping
of Easter
othersgrowintheireternalrelationshipwith
is the triumph of the
God.Inthis,wefacethecrossagainand
again.Thereisnogaininsalvationwithoutthe cross. It's the
painofsacrificiallove.
realization that life
ThevictoriousalleluiaofEasteristhetriumph
doesn't have to be free
ofthecross.It'stherealizationthatlife
of troubles in order to
doesn'thavetobefreeoftroublesinorderto
be full of
.
befullofjoy.It'stheday-to-daylivingoutofa
faiththatcomesfromtrustingthatGodis
carryingusthroughthetrialsandbringinggoodoutofbad.
Ourcrossisasoftwordthatwespeakwhensomeoneelseisangryandwefeellike
shouting.Ourcrossisahandoutstretchedtocomforttheafflictedwhenit's
inconvenientandwefeellikewithdrawing.Ourcrossisagooddeedthatwedoto
thosewhotreatusunjustlyandwefeellikeretaliating.Andourresurrectionisthejoy
thatcomesfromknowingthatwehavemadeadifferenceinthelivesofothersforthe
sakeofGod'skingdom.
Lovethat'sgivenwhenit'sdifficultisasufferinglove,apassionatelove,asalvificlove,
i.e.,itbenefitstheeternallivesofothers.Then,oursacrificeshaveavalueofendless
worth.Thisissomuchbetterthanaself-serving,easylife.It'seternallybetter!Easter
SundayMassisthecelebrationofrisingwithJesusintogloriousvictoryoverevil.
ALLELUIA
JOY
EASTERVIGIL,March26
(#1048INYOURGATHERBOOK)
FirstReading
GN1:1—2:2
SecondReading
GN22:1-18
ThirdReading
EX14:15—15:1
FourthReading
IS54:5-14
FifthReading
IS55:1-11
Epistle
ROM6:3-11
Gospel
LK24:1-12
EASTERSUNDAY,March27
(#1065INYOURGATHERBOOK)
FirstReading
ACTS10:34,37-43
SecondReading
COL3:1-4
Gospel
JN20:1-9
Monday
FirstReading
Gospel
ACTS2:14,22-33
MT28:8-15
Tuesday
FirstReading
Gospel
ACTS2:36-41
JN20:11-18
Wednesday
FirstReading
Gospel
ACTS3:1-10
LK24:13-35
Thursday
FirstReading
Gospel
ACTS3:11-26
LK24:35-48
Friday
FirstReading
Gospel
ACTS4:1-12
JN21:1-14
Saturday
FirstReading
Gospel
ACTS4:13-21
MK16:9-15
SUNDAY,April3–DivineMercy
FirstReading
ACTS5:12-16
SecondReading
REV1:9-11A,12-
13,17-19
Gospel
JN20:19-31
PRAYING THE NEWS
March 27, 2016
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD.
Questions for Personal Reflection:
Whatsacrificesareyousufferingfromrightnow?WriteJesusaloveletterthat
connectsyourpaintohispainonthecross,thenrestquietlywithhimasifyouwere
sharinghistombwithhim.Whenyou'rereadytorisefromyourchair,celebratethat
Godappreciatesallyouhavedoneforhiskingdom;thisisyourresurrection!
Questions for Community Faith Sharing:
Describethetimewhenabadexperienceturnedintosomethinggood.Whatdidyou
learnfromitaboutGodorfaith?Howdoyouknowthatyou'reanEasterChristian?
©2016TerryModica,
CatholicDigitalResources,www.catholicdr.com.Printedbypermission.
TovieworsubscribetodailyGoodNewsReflections,visitwww.gnm.org.
Psalm 118:17
O God, we know that our earthly life
remains a fragile mystery. The
Missionaries of Charity killed in Yemen
recently, and many martyrs who gave
the ultimate sacrifice for others, placed
their hope in you. We believe that they
are now fully alive with our Risen Lord
and continue to witness to your love
and mercy. We thank you for this
joyful Easter and for your promise of
eternal life! Amen, Alleluia!
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
Pray for the Sick
Please pray for these members of our
parish family and all our loved ones
listed in the Book of the Sick:
EliaAcuna,StephanieAlford,LouisAmbeaux,
ZadeAmbeaux,JohnArgue,LindaBabin,
DeborahBeck,AlanBlack,
DeaconAlBothe,BobBrenner,
EduardoCaballero, JanCasey,JunCastro,
JoeCelestain,MichelleCollins,JohnDeathe,
LupitadelaRosa,JulieDonati,
TerriDonovan,JoyceDunham,
JudithDupre,ReneElias,AgnesFagnant,
AmeliaFlores,EnriqueFlores,MaggieFlores,
MaximaFlores,SallyFlowers,RobbFlynn,
LupeFraga,JerryGabino,AliciaGarcia,
PatriciaGarmon,DeliaGenova,BethGloff,
KathyGonzalez,JordanHancock,
MarthaHarbin,ClaireHarmon,
AngelinaHernandez,RamonHernandez,
RitaHershman,MaryAnnHines,
JoeHowlett,JamesHrebenar,RosaJanik,
ShanthyJayaprakash,JeffJohnson,PaulJoseph,
BrianJudice,JohnJudice,SylviaKauffman,
ChristineKingerski,CindyKral,
CharlesKramer,KelleyLamendola,
ChrisLarkins,LisaLauve,MaryLavine,
MikeLojo,BeverlyMarcellus,
CarolMcDonough,LavonneMcFarland,
ElsaMendiola,MarinaMonroy,JimMurray,
PatrickNavidad,PaulVungNguyen,
Fr.RoyOggero,C.S.B.,
SandraOrtiz,MeenaOutlaw,CatalinaPadora,
SharonPelton,LaurenPopeney,LilyBellePyle,
AngelaRankin,FrankReena,FrancesRevelt,
MelanieRobb,RodolfoRodriguez,ProviSabido,
EdSabrsula,KathleenSchroeder,
JoanSherman,JuneSherman,SandraSmith,
SteveSpaulding,JustinStout,CordellSt.Cyr,
DorisSt.Cyr,AdrianneSturgis,MarianneSzalay,
JackieTanner,BrianTeykl,ToddTriggs,
JDTyler,AnieUsore,AmyVisser,
DorisWagoner,MarieWalsh,KylieWard,
LorettaWehmeier,IreneWenglar,
JohnWhite,MonicaWilliams
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
PARISHCELEBRATIONS
March 26 – April 3
Baptisms
GregoryRahim,Jr.,SymbolMbawuike,Tomas
Quevedo,LilliamTraister,MarenTraister,Adalyn
Pang,EthanWillis,HarveyBrack,CarolineMadden
Funerals
BettyWronka,motherofKatieCoppedge
MaryJoSedita,motherofCarl&PhillipSedita
Pray for Servicemen and Women
CW2BrettAderhold,USArmy,AV
SpcDavidAmbrocik,USArmy
PvtMichaelBaird,USArmy
SAMatthewBaird,USNavy
P.O.5DebraBarnette,USNavy
LCplTrevorBello,USMC
PFCJohnBlair,USArmy
Maj.MichaelCarroll,USMC
StaffSgt.JasonChacon,USMC
LtMatthewChesney,USNavy
Maj.ChristopherCoffman,USAirForce
Capt.PatrickCoffman,USMC
LTJGColinDay,USNavy
1stLtAndrewDeSplinter,USArmy
Sgt.NicholasDockum,USArmy
Capt.BrandonDriscoll,USMC
Maj.JamesDunphy,USMC
2ndLtMichaelEberhardt,USArmy
Capt.StaceyEberhardt,USArmy
DerekFarias,USNavy
Capt.MatthewFenelon,USMC
PvtJahneilXavierGeorge,USArmy
SSgt.PhilipGraham,USArmy
1stLTSpencerHenry,USArmy
DanielHines,USNavy
SSGMatthewHollobaugh,USArmyReserve
2LTMichelleHorstman,USArmy
SPCJoshuaKeenan,USArmy
JosephKingerski,USNavy
EM4JamesLocus,USNavy
PFCPhilipLoera,USArmy
PFCJohnLundgren,USArmy
PFCWilliamMarcellus,USMC
CplKevinMcGinnis,USMC
Capt.BrendanMcPartland,USMC
1stLtToddMiller,USArmy
Capt.AlexanderMorningstar,USArmy
CB,RichardPinard,USNavy
LCplByronRayRamirez,USMC
Sgt.SantiagoRamirez,USArmy
2ndLtTaylorRammrath,USArmy
Sgt.BarbaraL.Rangel,USMC
SRAJonathanSlusser,USAirForce
ENSKevinStransky,USNavy
LCplDanielThesing,USMC
Capt.MichaelThesing,USMC
Sgt.BryceWhitley,USArmy
Saturday, Mar 26
8:30 pm
Crispin Sangalang (D)
Sunday, Mar 27
7:00 am
Shirley Nora (D)
9:00 am
Mike Werner (D)
9:15 am
Fr. Drew Wood (I)
11:00 am Rosa Nirappil (D)
11:15 am Alex Herrera (D)
1:00 pm
Jude Nwaokobia (I)
5:00 pm
St. Laurence Parishioners
Monday, Mar 28
7:30 am
Bahi Okupa-Hines & Family (I)
12:00 pm Mario De Castroverde (D)
Tuesday, Mar 29
7:30 am
John Orcutt (D)
12:00 pm Bennie Sikorski (D)
Wednesday, Mar 30
7:30 am
Fr. Jaison & Fr. Simon (I)
6:30 pm
Werner J. Seitz (I)
Thursday, Mar 31
7:30 am
James Vaughn (D)
12:00 pm Lilia Atas (D)
Friday, Apr 1
8:15 am
Wesley Murray (D)
12:00 pm Edward Foelker (D)
Saturday, Apr 2
8:30 pm
Raymond Simoneau (D)
5:00 pm
Ann-Marie Landa (D)
Sunday, Apr 3
7:30 am
Dorothy Stefans (D)
9:00 am
Frank Boneno (D)
11:00 am Paula Bellen (D)
12:45 pm Jane & Vincent Bossley (D)
5:00 pm
St. Laurence Parishioners
Pray for Our Parishioners
in Religious Formation
MarcFryer,Br.PeterFrancis(BrianKelsch),
ChadHenry,BryanWilliams,
Sr.Philomena(KrystleCagandahan),
Sr.Rachel(Gosda),Sr.Daniela(MeganBennett)
MargaretUche,DennisHenderson
PRAY FOR INTENTIONS OF THOSE IN PRISON
Following are the prayer intentions of people
visited by our Correctional Ministry. Please pray for…
Arturo,Sergio&EustoliaGonzalez,
MaryStockhousen,LindaMunguia,Juana&
BlancaLucio,CarolinaCampos,BobAhmadi,
JamesWehagen,Metcalffamily,Tatiana
Sobey,JesusMartinez&family,Christian
Perez,MakaylaMendez,Isabel,Cristal,Izzak,
Autino,PatriciaLaFleur,DeaconAlBothe,
theSocietyofStJohndeMatha,themenin
theTerrellPrisonRCIAprogramand
allthepeopleofJester3.
MASS INTENTIONS
KINGDOM CARE
SundayMorningMasses:9:00&11:00
ChildcareisprovidedthroughKingdomCare,
aloving,Christian,andsafeenvironmentfor
young children while their parents attend
Mass and other parish programs. Register
in advance at the parish office with Christy
Delamora,at281-980-9812.
WEDDING PREPARATION
Nextclasses:APRIL4&JUNE6
Thestandardpreparationtimeforweddingsis
9-12 months in advance of the desired date.
All engaged couples must attend an informationsession,usuallyofferedeveryothermonth.
RegisterwithTheresaRawlsat281-980-9812.
PASTORAL CARE TO SICK & HOMEBOUND
Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowinourparishis
homebound and would like to receive Holy
Communion, please call the parish office at
281-980-9812. To volunteer, call Ambrose
Grahamat713-865-3729.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Nextclasses:APRIL2&MAY14
TheSacramentofBaptismiscelebratedonthe
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays each month. To
scheduleabaptismcallRoseDavisat281-9809812.Theparentprepclassisofferedmonthly.
APR 4: Ennie Hickman at COR Worship Night
OurnextCORWorshipNightisMonday,April4,from7:008:30pm,attheAveMariaCenterandeveryoneisinvitedfor90
minutesofpraise,teaching&adoration,opentopeopleofall
ages,freeofcharge.EnnieHickman(oneofourspeakersfrom
HeartofWorship)returnstoSt.Laurencetoofferatalkon
“BecauseHeLives”atthisCORWorshipNight;DanielleNoonan
willleadusingreatpraisemusic.ComeforsomeEasterjoy!
Itcostsnothingandthere’snoneedtoRSVP.
NEWS
APR 11: Christopher West at St. Laurence
Best-sellingCatholicauthor,culturalcommentator,andtheologianChristopherWestis
comingtoSt.LaurenceonMonday,April11,tospeakon“God,SexandtheMeaningof
Life”.PresentedaspartofourAdultFaithSpeakerSeriesandbasedonSaintJohnPaulII’s
TheologyoftheBody,thiseventwillbeginat7:00pm,inMarianHallinthenewAve
MariaCenter.Entranceis$20atthedoor,orjust$15ifyouregisterbyApril8,onlineat
www.stlaurence.org/christopherwest.Seetheflyeronpage9ofthisbulletinandcontact
JustinFratoformoreinformationatjfrato@stlaurence.orgor281-265-5774.
APR 14:Discern for SLCS School Board
InterestedinbeingamemberoftheSt.LaurenceSchoolBoard?Plantoattendan
informationnightonThursday,April14,7:00pm,intheSchoolDiningHall.Adayof
DiscernmentwillbeheldSaturday,April16,beginningwithMassinthechurchat
8:30am.Opentoparishionerswhetherornottheyhavechildrenattendingtheschool,
thefollowingpersonsmaynotbeconsideredascandidatesforSchoolBoard:1)
spousesorsiblingsofcurrentSchoolBoardmembers;2)employeesoftheSchoolor
parishortheirspouses,children,orsiblings;3)PTOofficersorspouses;and4)board
membersorprofessionaleducatorsofanotherschoolorschoolsystem.Ifyouhaveany
questions,[email protected].
APR 17: Annual KC Scholarship Contest
TheReverendJohnT.WeyerKnightsofColumbusCouncil11343isofferingFOUR
scholarshipstothestudentsofourparish.YoudonothavetobeenrolledinCatholic
schoolatthistimetoqualify,butmustbeamemberoftheparish.TWO$1,000
scholarshipswillbeawardedto8thgradestudentswhowillattendaCatholichighschool
intheareaforthefirsttimeinthefallof2016.Also,TWO$2,000scholarshipswillgoto
graduatinghighschoolseniorsenteringcollegeforthefirsttimeinthesummerorfallof
2016.Getthedetails&applicationatwww.kofc11343.org.ThedeadlineisSunday,April
17;winnersannouncedinlateMay.Moreinfo:NathanRaun([email protected]).
FOR YOU: Our new Parish Library
HaveyouvisitedthenewParishLibraryattheAveMariaCenter?Whatareyouwaiting
for?Stopby,applyforalibrarycard,andlookthroughourwideassortmentofmovies,
CDs,andDVDsforthewholefamily.Moreitemsarebeingaddedeveryday!Plus,exciting
thingsareintheworks,likeaSummerReadingProgramforbothkidsandadults.Forall
thedetails,seewww.stlaurence.org/parish-library,orpleasestopby.TheLibraryisopen
whenevertheAveMariaCenterisopenandyoucangenerallyfindSusanMule,our
LibraryCoordinator,thereeveryMonday-Friday,9:00am-1:00pm.
Divine Mercy
Sunday
Havemercyonusandonthewholeworld
Novena, Speakers & Music
EasterSunday,March27–April2
EveningsintheChapel
(Scheduleonpage10andparishwebsite)
Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday,April3
2:30-4:00pmintheChurch
GETTHELATESTNEWS
FROMST.LAURENCE!
www.stlaurence.org
Learnaboutparishministries&groups,
signupforprograms&service
opportunities,listentotheSunday
homilies,readtheparishnewsletterand
signuptogettheweeklyeblast!
BE EXTRAORDINARY!
TrainingfornewExtraordinary
MinistersofHolyCommunion
Wednesday,April13
7:15pminthechurch
REGISTER:TheresaRawlsat281-980-9812
EASTER FLOWERS
Thankyouforyourdonations
totheEasterFlowerFund.
Namesofthepeoplein
whosememoryorhonor
yourdonationsweremade
appearonourparishwebsite.
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
ForAdults ComingupinAdultFaithFormation
www.stlaurence.org/aff
facebook.com/groups/stlaurenceadultfaith
MONDAY
Men’sBibleStudy(Weekly)
7:30-9:00pm,StFrancisRm,Contact:SteveEwbank
281-980-5575,[email protected]
LayApostlePrayerGroup(FirstMonday,April4)
10:30am-12:00pm,St.AnneRoomOR
7:00-8:30pm,AveMariaCenterRm205
Contact:KayQuenan,281-265-3238
TUESDAY
Men’sBibleStudy(Weekly)
6:30-7:30am,StFrancisRm,Contact:SteveEwbank
281-980-5575,[email protected]
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
SPEAKER SERIES presents:
ChristopherWest
GOD, SEX and the
MEANING OF LIFE
Monday,April11
7:00-9:00pm
MarianHall
Whatifourdesiresaremoreimportantthanourthoughts?Joinbestselling author Christopher West as he explores the ancient but
forgottentruththatourdeepestdesiresofbodyandsoularemeant
toleadustotheinfinite,toGod.Desire:discoverwhyashuman’swe
feelthisuniversal“ache”forsomethingmore.Design:learnwhatthe
very design of our bodies as male and female tells us about God.
Destiny: find out how we are created for bliss and why our hearts
knowthissomehow. Cost:$15onlinethruApril8,or$20atthedoor.
Registerandinfo:www.stlaurence.org/christopherwest.
ChristopherWestisaCatholicauthorandspeaker,bestknownfor
hisworkonPopeJohnPaulII’sseriesofaudienceaddressesentitled
TheologyoftheBody.Westhasbeendeliveringlecturessince1997,
mostlyontopicssuchasChristiananthropology,theCreed,morality,
sacraments,marriage,sexuality,andfamilylife.Heisoneofthe
maineducatorsintheTheologyoftheBodyInstitute.
Easter Joy!
WELCOMEOURNEWESTCATHOLICS!
TuesdayBibleStudy(Weekly)
9:15-11:45amMarianHall,Contact:ReginaJohnson281-403-1792
March29:TheMarriageSupperandtheGreatJudgment
Thefollowingpeoplewerefullyinitiated
intotheCatholicChurchattheEasterVigil:
AngelaAleman,AlexAnekwe,JohiraBolden,TanyaCarlson,
AdaCastro,DanielCrespo,EmilieEfendy,SavannahGarza,
RobertGillis,KaelaGisser,HuanHuynh,AnitaKavarthapu,
StaceyLandry,QuineeLiu,MarcusPeirson,GregoryRahim,
GregoryRahimJr,ValentinaRahim
Whatajoytohavetheminourfaithcommunity!
WEDNESDAY
ContemplativePrayer(Weekly)
9:30-11:30am,ReturntotheCorpusChristiRoom
Contact:ElaineSmith,281-499-6660
EucharisticApostlesofDivineMercy(1stand3rdWednesdays)
7:30-9:00pm,CorpusChristiRm,
Contact:PattiKallemeyn,281-438-0696
BEEN AWAY?
THURSDAY
CatholicMenCalledtobeSaints(Weekly)
6:00-7:30am,GuardianAngelsRoom
Contact:JimKij,713-855-0108,[email protected]
We welcome you back!
“COMEANDSEE”isaspiritualrenewalprogramfor
DivineMercyStudy&BookStudy(Weekly)
9:00am/12:00pm,StClareRoom
Contact:SallyFlowersat281-799-0331
thosewhofeelalienated,estrangedordistantfrom
theChurch,orforthosewhowantamoregenuine
experienceofCatholiccommunity.
SpanishBibleStudy(Weekly)
9:30-12:00pm,MarianHallA,Contact:VeronicaReinoso,281-9801194,[email protected]
ComeandSeestartsApril4
6Mondays,7:15-9:00pm
AveMariaCenter,StAnneRoom
ContactArt&MarilynRamponiformoreinfo:
832-945-2110,[email protected]
ThursdayScriptureStudy(Weekly)
2OPTIONS:1:00-2:30pm,StAnneRmOR7:15-8:30pm,AveMaria
CenterRm205.Contact:JulieEvett,[email protected]
Children’s Faith Formation
HappyEaster!NOPRESCHOOLCCE
(SeeyouagainonSunday,April3)
ForChildren
ELEMENTARYCCETHISWEEK
St. Laurence
Catholic School
ThePaschalMystery
ThePaschalMysteryisJesus’passingoverfromdeathtoa
newandglorifiedlife.BecauseofJesus’sacrifice,weholdup
thepromiseofeverlastinglifewithGod.Asafamily,discuss
waysinwhichyoucanexpressyourgratitudetoJesus,the
Son,forhisSacrifice…andtoGod,theFather,forHisPlanfor
ourSalvationandReconciliationwithHim.
Vacation Bible School
June 6-10
Ave Maria Center
Wehavehadanoverwhelming
responseforVBS2016!
Mostgradelevelsarefullwithvery
limitedavailabilityremainingforincomingKindergartenand1st
gradestudents.Youthvolunteerpositionsarealsoverylimitedand
anynewapplicantswillonlybetakenonawait-listedbasis.
[email protected]
[email protected]
AveMariaCentertoinquireand/orregister.
www.stlaurence.org/vacation-bible-school
WCP SUMMER CAMP
www.stlaurence.org/school
SLCSwillbeclosedEasterMonday,Mar28.SeeyouonTuesday!
Happy Easter from your parish school!
ChristisRisen:Theworldbelowliesdesolate
ChristisRisen:Thespiritsofevilarefallen
ChristisRisen:TheangelsofGodarerejoicing
ChristisRisen:Thetombsofthedeadareempty
ChristisRisenindeedfromthedead,
thefirstofthesleepers,
Gloryandpowerarehisforeverandever.
St.Hippolytus(AD190-236)
Discern for SLCS School Board
PleaseattendaninformationnightonThursday,April14,at7:00pm,
intheSchoolDiningHalltolearnwhatisinvolvedinservingonthe
schoolboard.AdayofDiscernmentwillbeheldSaturday,April16,
beginningwithMassinthechurchat8:30am.Pleasecontact
[email protected].
Welcome, Neophytes!
AHUGESaintswelcometoournewlybaptizedandconfirmed
membersofourparish!MayGodblessyouandyourfamiliesthis
Easterseason,andmayyoualwaystreasurethefruitsofourfaith!
“I WANT MY SLCS” Auction & Dinner
SLCSisexcitedtopresenttheir24thannualdinnerandauctionon
Saturday,April23,attheSugarLandMarriottTownSquare.The
themeforthisyear’sfundraisingeventis“IWantMySLCS!”andwill
benefitSt.LaurenceCatholicSchool,whicheducatesstudentsfrom
fouryearsofagethrough8thgrade.Pleasecontactthe
AdvancementOfficeoftheschoolat281-980-0500formore
informationaboutticketsandsponsorshipopportunities.
Opentochildrenage6months-entering5thgrade
REGISTRATIONDATES:
APR6: St.LaurenceParishioners(9:30am-noon)
APR20: Community(9:30am-noon)
Seewww.stlaurence.org/weekday-childrens-program
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
APRIL11-14
MusicMonday-TacoTuesday-FamilyPicnics
2016-17 REGISTRATION
ContactPeggyFinchat281-313-0329orstopbytheAveMaria
Centertolearnmoreaboutthisearlychildhoodprogram.
Followusandwitnesstheamazingthingshappeninginourschool!
Website
www.edline.net/pages/slcs
Facebook
www.facebook.com/stlaurencecs
Twitter
www.twitter.com/StLaurence_1992
Instagram
www.instagram.com/stlaurencecs
Pinterest
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YouTube
www.youtube.com/user/SLCSSaints/videos
SaintsTV
www.youtube.com/user/SLCSAV/feed
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
Live to Glorify God!
StewardshipReflectionforEasterSunday
www.catholicstewardship.org
Intoday’sfirstreadingfromtheActsofthe
Apostles,Peterboldlyoffershistestimonytothe
risenChrist.Hesharedwiththecrowdswhathe
himselfwitnessed:Jesus’friendship,healingand
TheChurchevangelizesandis
forgiveness.Peterproclaimsaresurrectedlife
herselfevangelizedthroughthe
thatbringshope.TheChristianlifeis,indeed,a
beautyoftheliturgy,whichis
resurrectedlife.Itisnewlife,oneoftruth,inner
joyandgenuinefulfillment.Godhastransformed
bothacelebrationofthetaskof
ourlivesforalleternity,andthattransformation
evangelizationandthesource
iswhatitmeanstobeaChristian.Doyouknow
ofherrenewedself-giving.
theresurrectedlife?Haveyougenuinely
PopeFrancis,EvangeliiGaudium
experiencedit?Goodstewardshave,andintheirjoy,theyarecommitted,likePeter,to
offeringtheirownwitness.Itistimetorejoice.ChristtheLordisrisentoday!Alleluia!
STEWARDS AMONG US
JackKrueger
21-year-old Jack
Krueger has been
a member of our
parish his whole
life. In fact, his
parents, Robin &
Gary, helped to
foundSt.Laurence
30 years ago!
After attending
the University of North Florida, Jack
returned to Sugar Land, excited to give
back to the parish in which he grew up.
Talkaboutfullcircle…3daysaweekyou
canfindhimvolunteeringintheWeekday
Children’s Program, the same pre-school
he attended when he was little; he
helped with music at Vacation Bible
School,whichhelovedasachild;andyou
can spot him in the church each Sunday
serving as an Usher and Greeter at the
Life Teen Mass, the same Mass that
meant so much to him when he was a
teen.Jacksays,“TheSt.LaurenceParish
has always been a big part of my life. I
enjoybeingapartofallthingsatMass;it
helps me meet people and be a part of
our St. Laurence community.” But he’s
notstoppingthere.Hehashissightsset
on the next ministry he wants to be a
partof,adding,“Ihopeonedaytosingin
theLIFETEENChoir!”
ASK PAULA
CatechismCorner
Answerstoyourquestionsfromthe
CatechismoftheCatholicChurch.
Q.WhyshouldweadoreGod?
A. Every person who understands that
heisGod'screaturewillhumblyrecognize
the Almighty and adore him. Christian
adoration, however, sees not only the
greatness, omnipotence, and holiness of
God.ItalsokneelsbeforethedivineLove
that became man in Jesus Christ.
Someone who really adores God kneels
downbeforehimorprostrateshimselfon
the ground. This gives expression to the
truthabouttherelationbetweenmanand
God:Heisgreatandwearelittle.Atthe
same time, man is never greater than
whenhefreelyanddevoutlykneelsdown
beforeGod.Theunbelieverwhoisseeking
GodandisbeginningtopraycanfindGod
in this way. God, who knows us through
and through, knows what we need.
Nevertheless,Godwantsustoask,toturn
to him in times of need, to cry out,
implore, lament, call upon him, indeed,
eventostrugglewithhiminprayer.
DigDeeper:ReadCCCsections2644-2651
for more on this subject. This answer is
reprintedfromYOUCATquestion485.
Q.
Howmany
MassescanI
offerayear?
A.
UH!Massintentionsarelikeafulltimejob
for me, just saying. Anyway, here’s the
deal: You can offer 3 Masses TOTAL.
People come in asking, “Can I have one
more?”NO,sorry,3means3.IfIletyou
domore,thenIhavetoleteveryone,right?
But wait, we do have an alternative Mass
offeringforyou!Forjust$3,youcanoffera
MassatSt.Mary’sSeminary.Thegoodpart
is, this Mass will be celebrated once a
month for a YEAR. Such a deal! The
moneycollectedfortheseMassesisgiven
to the seminarians. You know, spending
money,soyouarehelpingthemout,too.
You’ll also get a nice card explaining all
this, which you can mail to family/friends
that you’re offering the Mass for. Come
bytheofficeandseemeandI’llshowyou
thecardswehave.HappyEaster!
PaulaSavohasbeenourParishReceptionist
for over 19 years and knows the practical
answers to (practically) everything. Call or
[email protected].
st. laurence Adult Faith Formation Speaker Series presents:
God, SEX
meaning
AND
the
What if our desires
are more important
than we thought?
of life
Join best-selling author
Christopher West as he explores the ancient but
forgotten truth that our deepest desires of body and
soul are meant to lead us to the infinite, to God.
DESIRE
Discover why as human beings we feel this
universal “ache” for something more.
DESIgn
Learn what the very design of our bodies
as male and female tells us about God.
DESTINY
monday April 11, 2016
7-9 p.m.
tickets: $15 through April 8
$20 at door
Find out how we are created for bliss and
why our hearts know this somehow.
corproject.com
@cwestTOB
facebook.com/cwofficial
st. laurence catholic church - ave maria center
marian hall 3103 sweetwater blvd., sugar land, Tx
more information/registration: www.stlaurence.org/christopherwest
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
Jubilee Year of Mercy
JesustoldSt.Faustina:IdesiretheFeastofMercybeashelterforallsouls,especiallypoorsinners.On
thatdayIpouroutawholeoceanofgracesuponthosesoulswhoapproachthefountofMymercy.
ThesoulthatwillgotoConfessionandreceiveHolyCommunionshallobtaincompleteforgivenessof
sinsandpunishment.
GoodFriday,March25,2016-12:00noonIntheChurch
DivineMercyDevotionandStationsoftheCross
Jesussaid:
TellMyprieststhathardened
sinnerswillrepentonhearing
theirwordswhentheyspeak
aboutMyunfathomablemercy.
(Diary1521)
Divine Mercy
NOVENA
In
CHAPEL
7:00-8:00pm
NovenaintheChapel
Saturday,March26
DoPrivately
EASTERSUNDAY,March27
7:00PM-DivineMercyReflection
Monday,March28
7:00PM-Fr.RoyOggero
Tuesday,March29
8:30PM-Fr.ChackoPuthumayil
Wednesday,March30
7:00PM-DeaconCharlesPlant
Thursday,March31
7:00PM-Fr.SimonKipiti
Friday,April1
7:00PM-DivineMercyReflection
Saturday,April2
7:00PM-DeaconReyArellano
Solemn Divine Mercy Feast Day Devotion
April 3, 2016
Fr. Drew Wood & Deacon Charles Plant
INTHECHURCHStarting@2:30PM
DIVINEMERCYDEVOTION
Novena/Chaplet/Music/Reflection
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
JOIN OTHER ST. LAURENCE FAMILIES IN CELEBRATING
Divine Mercy Sunday
Family Night
We will put the Corporal Works of Mercy into action with some fun and
games, have an Easter egg hunt, pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy, and
build our own Divine Mercy Sundaes for dessert!
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
6:30-8:00 PM
GUARDIAN ANGELS HALL IN THE AVE MARIA CENTER
ITALIAN FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED.
PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH TO SHARE.
RSVP: WWW.STLAURENCE.ORG/FAMILY-NIGHTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MELISSA CALCOTE AT
[email protected]
WhatisEDGE?It'sway
more than effective
catechesis.It'sCatholic
Middle School Youth
Ministrythathelpsyoungpeoplewithlife'smostchallengingyears.
EdgeNightstakeplaceWednesdayeveningsfromSeptember-Aprilin
the school gym. All 6th-8th graders are invited and encouraged to
attend.Questions?Interestedinhelpingout?ContactEricPainterat
[email protected].
DearBrothersandSisters,HappyEaster!
JesusChristisrisen!
Lovehastriumphedover
hatred,lifehasconquered
death,lighthasdispelled
thedarkness!
JULY 18-23: Camp Hidden Lake
Edgewillbejoininghundredsofothermiddleschoolyouthfrom
aroundthecountryforanunforgettableweek-longCatholiccamp
experience,July18-23.Spotsarelimited.Pleaseheadto
www.stlaurence.org/camphiddenlakeformoreinfo.
Open Youth Room & Bible Study
OurbrandnewYouthRoomisopeneveryThursday4-6pmforall
middleschoolyouth!Weeat,playgames,andendwithaBible
Study.Opentoall,feelfreetobringafriend!
LifeTeenisforanyteencurrentlyinhighschool.ThisministryisSt.
Laurence's main outreach to 9th - 12th graders. Through teaching
andsocialeventswehopetobuildupthekingdomofGodoneteen
atatime.Forinfo,[email protected].
THISSEMESTERINLIFETEEN
April3-April10-April17-April24
You Oughta Know
AnewseriesonCatholicApologeticsbeginsApril3rd
- - - - - REGISTER NOW - - - - Steubenville
Over200teensfromourparishwillgotothisannual
conferenceinAlexandria,Louisiana,June24-26.
Gotowww.stlaurence.org/steubenville-southforallthe
detailsandtoregister.Opentoallrising9-12thgraders.
Covecrest
JoinusJuly25-30inTiger,Georgia,foroneofthebestweeksof
yourlife.Scholarshipsarenowavailable.
ContactKrisorSaraformoreinfo.
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CONFIRMATION
ConfirmationatSt.LaurenceispartofYouthMinistryandReligious
Education.WebringteensclosertoChristthroughthisSacramentof
[email protected].
Confirmationisopentosophomoresandjuniorsinhighschool.
TeenswhodonotattendCatholicSchoolshouldattendLifeNights
(HSreligiouseducation)foratleastayearpriortobeginning
preparationfortheSacramentofConfirmation,toensuretheyhave
beencatechizedandarepreparedforthejourneytoConfirmation.
PEACE TO YOU!
MESSAGEOFHISHOLINESSPOPEFRANCISFOREASTER
Outofloveforus,Jesus
Christstrippedhimselfof
hisdivineglory,emptiedhimself,tookontheformofaslaveand
humbledhimselfeventodeath,deathonacross.Forthisreason
GodexaltedhimandmadehimLordoftheuniverse.JesusisLord!
Byhisdeathandresurrection,Jesusshowseveryonethewaytolife
andhappiness:thiswayishumility,whichinvolveshumiliation.This
isthepathwhichleadstoglory.Onlythosewhohumblethemselves
cangotowardsthe‘thingsthatareabove’,towardsGod(Col3:1-4).
Theproudlook‘downfromabove’;thehumblelook‘upfrombelow’.
OnEastermorning,alertedbythewomen,PeterandJohnrantothe
tomb.Theyfounditopenandempty.Thentheydrewnearand
‘bentdown’inordertoenterit.Toenterintothemystery,weneed
to‘benddown’,toabaseourselves.Onlythosewhoabase
themselvesunderstandtheglorificationofJesusandareableto
followhimonhisway.
Theworldproposesthatweputourselvesforwardatallcosts,that
wecompete,thatweprevail…ButChristians,bythegraceofChrist,
deadandrisen,aretheseedsofanotherhumanity,inwhichweseek
toliveinservicetooneanother,nottobearrogant,butrather
respectfulandreadytohelp.
Thisisnotweakness,buttruestrength!Thosewhobearwithinthem
God’spower,hisloveandhisjustice,donotneedtoemployviolence;
theyspeakandactwiththepoweroftruth,beautyandlove.
FromtherisenLordweasktodaythegracenottosuccumbtothe
pridewhichfuelsviolenceandwar,buttohavethehumblecourage
ofpardonandpeace.WeaskJesus,theVictoroverdeath,tolighten
thesufferingsofourmanybrothersandsisterswhoarepersecuted
forhisname,andofallthosewhosufferinjusticeasaresultof
ongoingconflictsandviolence.Therearesomanyofthem!
Maythemarginalized,theimprisoned,thepoorandthemigrants
whoaresooftenrejected,maltreatedanddiscarded,thesickandthe
suffering,children,especiallythosewhoarevictimsofviolence;all
whotodayareinmourning,andallmenandwomenofgoodwill,hear
theconsolingandhealingvoiceoftheLordJesus:‘Peacetoyou!’(Lk
24:36).‘Fearnot,forIamrisenandIshallalwaysbewithyou.’
ExcerptfromPopeFrancisIMessageforEaster(4/5/2015)
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
ServeOthers
WEEKLY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MONDAYS:OurDailyBread9:30am,SCMWorkroom
WEDNESDAYS:CouponsforaCause1:00pm,SCMWorkroom
OTHER GREAT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
BingoCallweekendBingogamesfornursinghomeresidentsat
SugarLandHealthCareCenter
BirthdayCelebrationsOrganizebi-monthlybirthday/holiday
celebrationsatSugarLandHealthCareCenter
CaringCreationsMeetsfirst3Fridayseachmonthtocreate
craftstodonatetoMamieGeorge&otherFortBendagencies
ChildAdvocatesSnackBagsMonthlyassemblyof100+snack
bagsforchildren
FreshFoodDeliveryTwiceamonth,purchaseanddeliverfresh
foodSt.JohnFisherfoodpantry
LearnEnglishMinistryTeachEnglishtonon-English-speaking
adults;noteachingorforeignlanguageexperiencenecessary
LunchesofLoveDecoratelunchbags;over1,000brownbag
mealsprovidedeachweektochildreninRichmond-Rosenberg
VillageProgramMatchesparishfamilieswithfamiliesthat
struggleeachmonthtomakeendsmeet
Formoreinfoabouttheseandothergreatwaysto
serveothers,gotowww.stlaurence.org/social-concerns
You can help our many
ministries in a variety of ways,
but the simplest is through
donations! Easier yet, you may
have many of these items at
home. Items may be dropped
off at the parish office or in the
SCMDonationbininthechurch.
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10,152MEALSONTHEIRWAYTOBURKINAFASO!
OnMarch12,over60St.Laurenceparishionersgatheredforameal
packagingeventpresentedbyCRSHelpingHandsandStopHunger
Now.Aswepackagedthemeals,therewasmusicplayinganda
happyenergyintheroom.Participantscheeredasagongwas
soundedaseachthresholdofanother1,000mealswascrossed.
Thankyousomuchforhelpingussendfood,loveandhopetoour
brothersandsistersintheWestAfricancountryofBurkinaFaso.
Respect Life News
BabyBoyClothesNeededNow
TheGabrielProjectisinneedofneworgentlyusedbabyboy
clothes,size0-6months.Pleaseconsiderhelpingamother-to-be
inneedanddropyourdonationsintheSCMbininthenarthexor
theparishorSocialConcernsoffice.MarkbagsGabrielProject.
SpiritualAdoption:SevenMonths!
Asthebabycontinuestogrow,itisgettingmorecrowdedinthe
uterusandthebaby’smovementsaresmaller.Heorshemay
haveturnedtobeheaddownward.Fatisbeingdepositedunder
thebaby’sskintohelpkeephimorherwarmafterbirth.The
babyisabout14incheslongandweighsover2pounds!Please
continuetopraythatmomanddadaremakinggoodplansto
eitherparentthemselvesortoprovidetheirchildwithastable
andlovinghomethroughadoption.
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EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
men's clothing for residents of ROSARY HOUSE, a halfway
house for ex-prisoners: new underwear and gently used and
newlong&shortsleeveshirts,pants,socks,shoesandjackets.
Thereare18to20residentsatthehome.
baby wipes, mini-toothpastes, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap,
miniGoldBondfootpowderfortheMILITARY&HOMELESS
newwhitecrewsocks,newwhitet-shirts(sizelarge),pop-top
tuna/meat, individual peanut butters, granola bars for the
HOMELESS
birthday party gifts of new/unused toys, $10-$20 gift cards
(fast food, Wal-Mart, Target) Birthday in a Bag Ministry, new
or very gently used small children’s books, and small fleece
blankets(NighttimeCuddleKits)forCHILDRENINSHELTERS
SundayCouponinsertsforCOUPONSFORACAUSEprogram;
dropoffinparishofficeortheHospitalityDeskinthechurch
HelpforUnplannedPregnancy
Ifanyoneyouknowhasaproblemwithanunplannedpregnancy,
letthemknowthattheycancalltheOptionLine-800-712-HELP
(4357)andtalktosomeonewhocares,24/7.(Spanishspeakers
available.)Theywillalsobereferredtotheirnearestpregnancy
helpcenter.
SUPPORT SOCIAL CONCERNS WITH AMAZON SMILE
Whenyoushopat
AmazonSmile,Amazondonates
0.5%ofthepurchasepricetoSt.
LaurenceSocialConcerns.
Bookmarkthelinkhttp://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0157777and
supportuseverytimeyoushop!Thanksforyourhelp.
HELP THE FORT BEND HABITAT RESTORE
Donationsoffurniture,ceilingfans,
lightfixturesandappliancesare
welcomedandneededattheFort
BendRestorelocatedinStafford.Everydonationhelpstoward
providingadequatehousingforthoseinneed.Call281-403-0708
ext.301toscheduleapickup.Formoreinformationanddonation
guidelines,visitwww.fortbendhabitat.org/restore/restoredonation-guidelines.
BUILDAHABITATHOUSE
OurHabitatforHumanityministryisbuildingthe11thhousefora
deservingfamilyinneed.JointheteamnextSaturday!Youdon’t
needtoolsorexperience,justbeatleast16yearsoldandeagerto
work.CallStevePondellat281-253-7088orgoto
www.stlaurence.org/habitat-for-humanity.Wanttohelpfeedthe
hungryvolunteerworkersoneSaturday?SignupforaSaturdaywith
[email protected].
LEARNSPANISHFORYOURMINISTRYWORK
Signupforfree(beginning,
intermediateandadvanced)
Spanishclassesthissummer,
offeredthroughourLearn
SpanishMinistry.Classeswillbe
heldonMondayandThursday
eveningsfrom7:00-8:30pmand
areopentopriests,deacons,
religious,missionariesandthoseactiveinparishministries.Classes
willbeJune9-August4.Formoreinfo,toregisterortovolunteeras
ateacher,contactAdrianaGutierrez,LearnSpanishMinistry
[email protected].
ENSEÑEESPAÑOLESTEVERANO
¡ClasesdeEspañolesteverano!Necesitamosvoluntariosquehablen
españolcomolenguamaterna,paraenseñarespañolparaniveles
principiante,intermedioyavanzado.Estasclasesseofrecena
voluntariosdediferentesministeriosdelaiglesia,incluyendo
sacerdotes,diáconos,ministros,religiososymisioneros.Lasclases
serándeJunio9-Agosto4,lunesyjuevesde7:00-8:30pm.Paramás
informacióncontactaraAdrianaGutierrez,CoordinadoradeLearn
SpanishMinistry,[email protected].
PleasejoinourAwareness
Fundraiser–FirstAnnualWalkRuntoOvercomeat8:00amon
Saturday,April9,attheSugar
LandMemorialPark.Goto
www.namifortbendtx.orgtoregistertowalk,runorvolunteerfor
thiseventthatwilleducatethecommunityandopendoorstotalk
aboutbraindisordersthataffect1in4Americans.Thereareseveral
volunteerspotsopen!
JointheNAMI(NationalAllianceonMentalIllness)supportgroup
onthe2ndand4thThursdayofeachmonthat7:00pmintheSocial
ConcernsWorkroom.Ifyoucareforsomeonewithmentalillness,
youcangainsupportandlearnofresourcesthatareavailabletohelp
ourlovedonesandourselves.TheNAMISpanishSupportGroup
meetsonthe3rdTuesdayofeachmonth.AChineseSupportGroup
isalsoavailable.Therearenochargesfortheservices.ContactKen
[email protected].
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
VolunteersareneededtocallweekendBINGOat
SugarLandHealthCareCenterinoldSugarLand.
ThisisaGREATfamilyorsmallgroupservice
opportunity.Formoreinfoorto
volunteer,pleasecontactJanet
[email protected].
AroundtheArchdiocese
APR2:IN-SIGHTRETREATFORYOUNGWOMEN
HighschoolgirlsareinvitedtoanInSightRetreatonSaturday,
April2,from8:30am-5:00pmattheDominicanSistersofMary
Immaculate(5250Gasmer,Houston).Thisretreatgivesgirlsthe
opportunitytovisitaconvent,interactwithSistersfromseveral
congregations,praytogether,buildfriendships,learnabout
religiouslifeandaskquestions.Registrationandpermissionslips
areavailableatwww.houstonvocations.com/insight.
APR9:PORTUGUESESEMINARONHOLYSPIRIT
ThePortuguesespeakingCatholiccommunityofHoustonwill
gatheratSt.Laurenceforaone-dayretreatonSaturday,April9,
from7:30am-7:30pm,attheAveMariaCenter.Inviteyour
Portuguese-speakingfriendstoregisteratwww.orahouston.com
underthetabSemináriodeVidanoEspíritoSanto.Formore
informationaboutthisgrouportheApril9seminar,pleasecall
Carminha(281-779-9562)orJoseOctavio(281-777-9305).
APRIL21-24:WOMENSJOURNEYTODAMASCUS
TheJourneytoDamascusisanecumenical3-dayweekendretreat
heldatCircleLakeRetreatCenterinPinehurst,TX.Theweekendis
meanttoequip,inspireandchallengeyouonyourfaithjourney.It
isaCatholic-basedretreat,opentoallChristianfaiths.Afew
openingsarestillavailableforthenextWomen’sRetreat,the
weekendofApril21-24.Theretreatstartsat5:30pmThursday
eveninguntil2:00pmonSunday.Thecostis$180,whichincludes
room&board,wonderfulmealsandalife-changingretreat
experience.Ifneeded,youmayaskaboutthepossibilityofapartial
scholarship.Formoreinformationortosignup,pleasecontact
[email protected].
APRIL22:CHAMBERSINGERSINCONCERT
Experiencethepowerofchoralmusicinaprogramentitled,How
CanWEKeepFromSinging?onFriday,April22,at7:30pm,at
GracePresbyterianChurch(10221EllaLeeLane,Houston).This
freeconcertfeaturesavarietyofchoirsfromaroundthecity,
includingtheHoustonCeciliaChamberChoir,PaulRevereMiddle
SchoolChoir,GracePresbyterianSanctuaryChoir,andourownSt.
LaurenceChamberSingers!Theeveningincludesmusicby
Monteverdi,Beethoven,JohnRutter,EleanorDaley,EricWhitacre,
OlaGjeilo,MosesHoganandmore.Eachchoirwillperformasolo
segment,thencombineforamasschoralperformanceof100
singers!Forinfo,callGracePresbyterianChurchat713-781-7615.
APR23:EXPERIENCETHESHROUDOFTURIN
St.ThomasAquinasCatholicDaughtersinviteseveryonetoShroud
Encounter,anunforgettablebigscreenexperienceaboutthe
ancientJewishlinenclothbelievedbymanytobetheburialclothof
Jesus.ExplorethemysteryoftheShroudofTurinonSaturday,
April23,at7:00pmatSt.ThomasAquinasCatholicChurch,12627
W.BellfortAve,SugarLand.Alife-sizereplicaoftheShroudwillbe
ondisplay.RussBreault,thepresenter,isfounderoftheShroudof
TurinEducationProjectandhasappearedonHistory,Discovery,
CBSandGoodMorningAmerica.Ticketsare$10(freeto18and
under),availableattheparishoffice.Formoreinfo,contacttheSt.
ThomasAquinaschurchofficeat281-240-6721.
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
REligious Education
@ St. Laurence Catholic Church
There is no time like NOW to build a foundation for life-long faith!
What’s it all about?
Each year over 1,300 children and youth enroll in St. Laurence’s yearly Religious
Education (RE) programs for three year old to twelfth grade. Yearly religious
education provides age appropriate instruction to engage the children in their faith
while partnering with parents in forming disciples of Jesus Christ. This formation
journey leads up to, through and after the celebration of our children’s sacraments as
it is the foundation upon which their faith grows. Since there is never a graduation
from learning about the faith, St. Laurence also has a dynamic Adult Faith Formation
program that offers a variety of formation opportunities for adults.
How to get involved?
Registration for 2016-17 RE programs begins the week of April 3rd. Currently enrolled
families will receive their families registration packet during RE programs beginning
that week. Families new to RE can stop by the Ave Maria Center to register their
child/youth for the formation year that will begin in September. Deadline for
registration is August 15 to allow time to process before the session starts. Forms
received after that date will be put on a waitlist until processed.
Volunteers who share the faith with the children as catechist or core members are the
most valuable resource of RE programs. Without dedicated volunteers, we could not
serve so dynamically the large numbers in their faith journey. Our classes are limited
by the number of volunteers that come forward so please understand they we NEED
YOU to volunteer! What a way to offer a small gift back to God by forming the next
generation in our precious Catholic Faith.
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Important Dates to remember:
April 3 - registration begins this week for 2016-17
August 15 - deadline for registration
Yearly Religious Education opportunities includes:
PreK 3-Kinder CCE on Sunday am
Elementary CCE on Tues. or Wed. pm
Middle School EDGE on Wed pm
High School (Life Teen) on Sun pm
For more information, please call the Religious
Education staff at 281-265-5774.
Findmoreinformationaboutallourparishgroups
andministriesatwww.stlaurence.org.
SACRAMENTPREPARATION
Baptism
RoseDavis
Confirmation(Teens)
SaraSahlezghi
Confirmation(Adults)
MaryVisser
FirstHolyCommunion
MelissaCalcote
FirstReconciliation
MelissaCalcote
MarriagePreparation
TheresaRawls
MarriageSponsorCouples Sharon&JohnHarry
281-980-9812
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-980-9812
281-980-8090
FAITHFORMATION&EDUCATION
A.C.T.S.Retreat
Dcn.DonBurns
AdultFaithFormation
JustinFrato
Edge(MiddleSchool)
EricPainter
ElementaryCCE
JoanHastreiter
FamilyFaith
JoanHastreiter
LifeTeen(HighSchool)
KrisFrank NaturalFamilyPlanning Jacob/JillianCounts
ParishSchool(SLCS)
DebraHaney
ParishSchoolBoard
MichaelHurtado
ParishSchoolPTO
KristinHoly
SusanCrockett
RCIA
JustinFrato
VacationBibleSchool
MonicaDoucet
VocationsCommittee
WeekdayChildren’sProgram BeckyWilkinson
281-734-8715
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-300-3704
281-980-0500
281-635-0926
281-491-8236
713-857-5504
281-265-5774
281-265-5774
281-980-9812
281-313-0329
PRAYERGROUPS&SMALLCHRISTIANCOMMUNITIES
CathMenCalledtoBeSaints JimKij
ChallengeClubforGirls MonicaHager
ContemplativePrayer
ElaineSmith
DivineMercy(AM)
SallyFlowers
DivineMercy(PM)
PattiKallemeyn
HeartsofJesus&Mary
MargieCalo
LayApostlePrayer
KayQuenan
LegionofMary
CarmelitaKussad
Men’sBibleStudies
SteveEwbank
St.AnthonyofPadua
JosephEllankil
SunnyTom
SmallChristianComm
GenovevaDuque
TuesdayAMBibleStudy ReginaJohnson
281-253-4800
281-240-7672
281-499-6660
281-265-8360
281-438-0696
281-980-4711
281-265-3238
713-922-2446
281-980-5575
832-282-3032
832-620-7417
281-980-1014
281-403-1792
LITURGICALMINISTRIES
Adoration
AltarLinenCare
AltarServers
Art&Environment
Children’sLiturgy
oftheWord
ExtraordinaryMinisters
LiturgicalMinisters
MassHospitality
MusicMinistry
JaniceSwoboda
RoseDavis
JoySmith
MicheleHolbrooke
CatherineShort
SusanChoate
ClaireGregory
TomRuck
TheresaRawls
HalMechler
MaryThompson
KevinKlotz
281-980-8481
281-980-9812
281-265-0839
281-265-8425
713-628-3949
281-682-3389
281-208-2715
713-855-2399
281-980-9812
281-543-9876
281-980-9812
281-980-9812
SOCIALCONCERNS&SOCIALJUSTICE
BridgestoLife
CorrectionalMinistry
FuneralReceptions
HabitatforHumanity
LearnEnglishMinistry
LearnSpanishMinistry
MealsThatHeal
MedicalMissionaries
MinistryofSt.Joseph
RespectLife
SeniorRides&More
SocialConcerns
SocietySt.JohnDeMatha
DanaCutbirth
Dcn.AlBothe
Dcn.CharlesPlant
SueKulha
StevePondell
WendyMoore
AdrianaGutierrez
MaryAnneTalab
CordellSt.Cyr
TimBeverick
MarieMcCoy
AnnetteBisanz
PennieDeGroot
DeaconAlBothe
281-343-1417
713-582-3870
281-300-3059
281-265-8332
281-253-7088
713-208-5169
713-269-2851
281-438-2381
832-449-3759
281-265-1533
281-265-7749
281-980-1449
281-980-9812
713-582-3870
MINISTRIESOFPASTORALSUPPORT
Annulments
BereavementMinistries:
GriefSupportGroup
GrievingFamilies
H.O.P.E.
CancerSupport
CaregiversSupportGroup
DivorceCare
NAMI
P.A.C.T.(ParentingGroup)
PastoralCareforSick
SpiritualDirection
AnneMarieDaniel
281-265-5774
SandyBarber
AgnesFernandes
AnnetteBisanz
AngelaRankin
LoriKnowles
LorrieKehoe
JaniePicou
PatSumner
SteveBrown
AmbroseGraham
AnneMarieDaniel
281-633-9090
281-933-3721
281-980-1449
832-945-2245
281-261-5738
281-980-2431
832-860-3398
281-265-1554
832-471-6131
713-865-3729
281-265-5774
EVANGELIZATION,STEWARDSHIP&LEADERSHIP
Come&See
DiscipleshipCouncil
EvangelizationCommittee
FinanceCouncil
FinancialPeaceUniversity
PastoralCouncil
WelcomeMinistry
Art&MarilynRamponi
MarcSherman
MarieMcCoy
BobLadd
JasonDavalos
TomRuck
EvaFernandez
832-945-2110
713-962-0617
281-265-7749
281-980-3246
832-876-9824
713-855-2399
832-633-5640
COMMUNITY&PARISHLIFE
AfricanCatholicCommunity
Bazaar
BoyScoutTroop828
CubScoutPack1828
CatholicDaughters
CouncilofCatholicWomen
FamilyMinistry
FilipinoCommunity
HispanicMinistry
KnightsofColumbus
LadiesGuild
Moms&Tots
St.LaurenceSingles
Seniors(JOYClub)
VietnameseGroup
WomenoftheCloth
YoungAdultGroup
EstherIredia
TomBarry
LesFuchs
CraigPopp
DannyKliebert
PamWhite
MaryAnnBrenner
MelissaCalcote
FeVicerra
FranciscoRojas-Ayala
GaryArrington
JoanO’Daniel
ChrissyCampbell
KathyGawlik
PennieDeGroot
AmyLe
MargieKoenig
SteveWasher
832-661-2945
281-545-4112
832-360-3104
281-731-6140
225-614-3148
281-265-3070
713-306-6410
281-265-5774
713-248-1164
281-690-3374
713-882-9567
281-788-5430
310-926-7085
281-980-2677
281-980-9812
281-330-0565
281-313-3625
585-410-4467
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
OurParishJustGotFORMED!Accessthetruth,beauty,and
meaningoftheCatholicFaithanytime,anywhere...withFORMED.
Useitonyourcomputer,tablet,orsmartphone.Informativeand
inspiringteachingfromrenownedspeakersScottHahn,EdwardSri,
BishopRobertBarron,TimGray,ChrisStefanick,TeresaTomeoand
manymore.Multipleprogramstoaddressmultipleneedswithin
ourparish:AdultFaithFormation,MarriagePreparation&
Enrichment,ScriptureStudy,RCIA,SacramentPreparation,Small
GroupTeenDiscipleship,andmuchmore!RegisteratFORMED.org
andentercode:012fc.INFO:[email protected].
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
THEBIGCOMEBACK:ST.LAURENCEBAZAAR
OCTOBER15-16,2016
JOIN US IN COSTA RICA!
MedicalMissiontoGranodeOro,CostaRica
April16-23,2016
Wehave31missionaries
signeduptogotoCostaRica,
butneedthefollowingto
completeourteam:1
physician,2dentists,2dental
hygienists,1RN,1physical
therapistand3generalaides.
Pleaseprayerfullyconsiderif
youmightbecalledtogoon
thismissionwhichbringshope
andhealingtotheindigenous
Cabecars,thepoorand
forgottenpeopleofCostaRica.
Can’tgo?Pleasedonateto
makethistrippossible!MakecheckstoMMDManddropinthe
collectionbasketorbringtotheparishoffice.ContactCordellSt.
[email protected].
Thankyouforyourkindgenerosity!
Make an ACTS Retreat!
JUNE9-12:St.LaurenceMen’sACTSRetreat
Allmen21andover,regardlessofreligiousaffiliation,arewelcome
toattendthenextSt.LaurenceMen’sACTSRetreat.Theretreat
beginsThursday,June9,withcheck-inatSt.Laurenceat5:00pm,
andendsSunday,June12,afteraluncheonfollowingthe11:00am
MassatSt.Laurence.Thisweekendretreatgivesyouthechanceto
spendtimewithGod,focusonyourfaithandcultivatefriendships.
Gotowww.stlaurence.org/mens-acts-retreatforalltheinfoandto
register.Spaceislimitedandthisretreatisfillingupquickly.Gota
question?PleasecontactLarryStryk(832-520-4044),GregCordova
(832-457-3011)orMickCoady(314-565-1949).
JULY21-24:St.LaurenceWomen’sACTSRetreat
SavethedateandregisterinMay!AnACTSretreatisagenderspecific,4-dayretreatbeginningonThursdayeveningandendingon
Sundayafternoon,designedtostrengthenyourCatholicfaithand
communitybyspreadingtheGospelofJesusChrist.Theretreatis
staffedandrunbylaypeople.Women,prayerfullyconsider
deepeningyourfaithbyattendingthisretreat.ContactBethKugler
([email protected]),JaneHaulser([email protected]),or
SusanHerrington([email protected]).
YES!WewillhaveaBazaarthisfall!Whowantstohelp?
Ittakeshundredsofvolunteerstomakeourparishbazaarasuccess
andweneedyou!Checkwww.stlaurence.org/parish-bazaarforthe
mostup-to-datenewsandcontactBazaarChairsTomBarry(281545-4112)orLesFuchs(832-360-3104)formoreinformation.
Need Spiritual Direction?
Isyourheartrestless?Areyouexperiencingalongingtogrow
closertoGod?Areyouexperiencinglife’stransitionsandfeeling
likeGodisdistant?SpiritualdirectorsareavailableatSt.Laurence
towalkwithyouonyourspiritualjourneyintheprocessofcoming
hometoyourdeepestselfanddiscoveringGodinthemidstof
dailyliving.Ifyouwouldliketoreceivethisgiftofspiritual
directionorifyouhavequestionsregardingthisministry,contact
[email protected].
MONDAYS:Prayer&PraiseGroup
12:45-2:30pmintheOratoryoftheRosary
You’reinvitedtogatherwithothersinpraiseandworshipofGod
everyMondayafternoonintheOratoryoftheRosary,locatedin
thenewAveMariaCenter.WewillpraytheRosary,worshipGod
throughmusicandreflectonGod’sWordandspiritualwritings.
Wealsopraywitheachotherandintercedefortheneedsofour
Church,ourcommunity,families,andallwhoareinneedofprayer.
[email protected]
281-265-5774withquestionsregardingthisnewgroup.
MAR 31: CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Caregiversexperiencearollercoasterofphysical,emotional,and
financialupsanddownswhencaringforalovedonewithspecial
needs,andthestressoftenimpactsthehealthofcaregivers.Join
theCaregiversSupportGroupforapractical,applieddiscussion
aboutmaintaininghealthyinterpersonalboundarieswhile
caregiving.AnneMarieDaniel,aninsightfulspiritualdirectorand
licensedprofessionalcounselor,willfacilitatethisconversationthis
Thursday,March31at7:00pmintheSt.FrancisRoom.Ourgroup
servesthosecaringforalovedoneofanyagewithspecialneeds,
includingautism,cerebralpalsy,dementia,Downsyndrome,etc.
PleasecontactLoriKnowles([email protected])orLorrie
Kehoe([email protected])formoreinformation.
Adoration in the Chapel
WeatSt.Laurencepraythatallmayknowthetruepresenceof
JesusintheBlessedSacrament,andbegracedwiththeholy
desiretospendtimewithourGodinadoration.Please
prayerfullyconsiderthehourslistedthatweareinneedof
committedadorersandsubs.CallJaniceSwobodaat281-9808481or832-816-4660.
ThereisnoscheduledadorationoftheBlessedSacramentduringHoly
Weekuntil8amonTuesday,March29.
ADORERSSTILLNEEDEDFORTHESEHOURS:
Monday1am-2am;Monday12pm-1pm;
Tuesday11pm-12am
St. Laurence Correctional Ministry
TheSt.LaurenceCorrectionalMinistryhasmorethan30volunteers,
mostofwhomarefellowparishioners,plusclergyfromSt.Laurence
andotherparishes.Together,weprovideRCIAclassesforoffenders
whowanttolearnaboutandcomeintoourCatholicFaith.Wealso
provideMassandConfessiontwicemonthly,andwhenapriestisnot
available,weprovideaCommunionService.ThroughtheSocietyof
St.JohnDeMatha,weprovidestructuredcoursesinsocialvalues,
peerrelationships,skillsforsuccessfulliving,andsubstanceuse.All
theseactivitiesareviewedaspositivemarkersbytheParoleReview
Board.Ifinterestedinthisimportantministrywork,contactJoe
Guarisco(713-504-7910)orBobMcNees(281-494-6075).Mustbe
18yearsandolderwithnocriminalchargespending.Goto
www.tdcj.state.tx.usandclickon“VolunteerwiththeTDCJ”.
APRIL4:JOYClubforSeniorParishioners
TheJOYClubinvitesothersenior
membersoftheparish(50+)tojointhem
attheirnextmeetingonMondayApril4,
from11:00am-1:00pm,inMarianHall.
SergeantEricPino,fromtheSugarLand
PoliceDepartmentCrimePreventionunit
willbeonhandtospeakonwhattodoin
thesituationofanActiveShooter.Join
usforourmonthlyget-togethersfeaturinginterestingspeakers.
Bringabrownbaglunchandwe’llprovidethedrinks.ContactAnne
[email protected].
‘ConsolingtheHeartofJesus’thisApril
Trythisbeautiful,yetpracticalpathintothe
HeartofJesus,especiallysuitedformenand
womenwhoarelivingbusy,demanding
lives.Fr.MichaelGaitley,authorof
ConsolingtheHeartofJesus,guidesa10weekIgnatianretreatcombinedwiththe
wisdomofSt.Faustina.2SESSIONS:
ThursdayMornings(April14-June16,
10:00-11:30am)andMondayEvenings
(April11-June20,6:30-8:00pm).Contact
PaulCranley([email protected],979236-5906)orAnneMarieDaniel([email protected],281-2655774,)forinformationandtosignup.
MinistryNews
DivorceCaremeetseach
Wednesday7:00-9:00pmin
theSt.FrancisRoom.This
weekwewillfocusonforgiveness,theMOSTimportanttopicwe
cover!Learntofreeyourselffromtheeffectsofcarryingthe
burdenofun-forgiveness.Formoreinfo,pleasecontactJanieat
[email protected].
APRIL 7: Cancer Support Group Meeting
TheCancerSupportGroupwillmeetonThursday,April7,at
10:00amintheSt.ClareRoomtohearcancersurvivorTheresa
Buedeonnutritionandlivingcancer-free.Ifyou'reasurvivorora
caregiver,thisgroupisforyou!CallAngelaRankinat832-9452245.Ifyouhavecancer,don'tdealwithitbyyourself.Shareyour
journeywithothersandfindoutyou'renotalone.
HOPE (Helping Our Pain Ease) begins April 7
Thisstructuredserieshelpsadultsgrievesuccessfullythroughthe
fourtasksofgrieving(utilizedbytheNationalCatholicMinistryto
theBereaved,Inc.)Considerattendingifyouhavelostalovedone,
eitherrecentlyorinthepast.Ledbyahospice-trainedfacilitator,
thegroupmeetsonThursdayeveningsfrom6:30-8:30pm.To
register,callAnnette(281-980-1449)orKathy(281-468-0738).
MAY6: In the Heart of the Home
JoinotherCatholicmomswhohomeschoolforacasualeveningof
support,sharing,andrefreshments.“IntheHeartoftheHome”will
beofferedonFriday,May6,6:30-8:00pmintheparishhall.Ifyou
haveafriendwhoisthinkingofeducatingchildrenathome,please
inviteher.WewilldoasmallcrafttohonorOurLadyforthemonth
ofMay.Thereisnocosttoattend.Formoreinfo,pleasecontact
[email protected].
St. Laurence Adult Singles Group
TheSt.LaurenceAdultSinglesMinistryservesadultsofallages
whoarewidowed,divorced,separatedornevermarried.For
moreeventinfo,[email protected].
FRI,4/1@6:00PM–DinneratRedOakGrill.Let’shavesome
MediterraneanfoodattheMissouriCitylocationofRedOakGrill,
at5011Hwy6,justpastDullesatColonialLakesDrive.
Calling Moms with Tots!
Areyouamomwhoishomewithyouryoung
child(ren)agesinfanttopre-KonMonday
mornings?PleasejointheMoms&Tots
ministryforourweeklyPlayandPrayGroup!
Weplanavarietyofactivitiesforourchildrenas
wesupportandencourageyouinyourvocation
asamother.PleasecontactChrissyCampbellformoreinformation
[email protected].
ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
December8,2015–November20,2016
InthisJubileeYearofMercy,passingthroughaHolyDoorispart
ofthepilgrimagethatallCatholicsareencouragedtomake,
whetherduringatriptoRomeoratriptothecathedralsor
speciallydesignatedchurchesintheirowndioceses.These
pilgrimagescomewithspecialgraces,andtheyalloweachofusto
shareinthemanyblessingsoftheHolyYear.
EightCatholicchurchesintheArchdiocesewillserveaspilgrimage
sitesduringtheHolyYearofMercy:
ST.MARYCATHEDRALBASILICA
2011ChurchSt.,Galveston,77550(409)762-9646
CO-CATHEDRALOFTHESACREDHEART
1111St.JosephPkwy.,Houston,77002(713)659-1561
ST.BERNADETTECATHOLICCHURCH
15500ElCaminoReal,Houston,77062(281)486-0337
OURLADYOFGUADALUPECATHOLICCHURCH
2405NavigationBlvd.,Houston77003(713)222-0203
OURLADYOFLAVANGCATHOLICCHURCH
12320OldFoltinRd.,Houston,77086(281)999-1672
ST.FRANCISOFASSISICATHOLICCHURCH
5100DabneySt.,Houston,77026(713)672-7773
ST.IGNATIUSCATHOLICCHURCH
7810CypresswoodDr.,Spring,77379(281)370-3401
ST.THERESACATHOLICCHURCH-SUGARLAND
705St.TheresaBlvd.,SugarLand,77498(281)494-1156
Forvisitinginformation,pleasecontacttheseparishesdirectly.
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27, 2016
Pope Francis’ Prayer
for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
LordJesusChrist,youhavetaughtustobemercifullikethe
heavenlyFather,andhavetoldusthatwhoeverseesyouseesHim.
Showusyourfaceandwewillbesaved.
YourlovinggazefreedZacchaeusandMatthewfrombeing
enslavedbymoney;theadulteressandMagdalenefromseeking
happinessonlyincreatedthings;madePeterweepafterhis
betrayal,andassuredParadisetotherepentantthief.
Letushear,asifaddressedtoeachoneofus,thewordsthatyou
spoketotheSamaritanwoman:“IfyouknewthegiftofGod!”
YouarethevisiblefaceoftheinvisibleFather,oftheGodwho
manifestshispoweraboveallbyforgivenessandmercy:letthe
Churchbeyourvisiblefaceintheworld,itsLordrisenandglorified.
Youwilledthatyourministerswouldalsobeclothedinweakness
inorderthattheymayfeelcompassionforthoseinignorance
anderror:leteveryonewhoapproachesthemfeel
soughtafter,loved,andforgivenbyGod.
SendyourSpiritandconsecrateeveryoneofuswithitsanointing,
sothattheJubileeofMercymaybeayearofgracefromtheLord,
andyourChurch,withrenewedenthusiasm,maybringgoodnews
tothepoor,proclaimlibertytocaptivesandtheoppressed,
andrestoresighttotheblind.
WeaskthisthroughtheintercessionofMary,MotherofMercy,
youwholiveandreignwiththeFatherandtheHolySpirit
foreverandever.Amen.