St.Lawrence News & Events

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News and info from Parish Outreach
>>>Residential Repair Program - Assistance is provided for small household repairs that homeowners are not able to manage. You are responsible for parts and supplies only. Call 631-224-5685 for more info.
>>>Special Needs/Silver Alert Program - This program enables parents, guardians or other caregivers to register information regarding persons with special needs in the Police Department's database. The intention of this program is to have this info furnished to police officers who may be responding to an emergency situation involving that person so that they can better care for the person's needs. Persons registering can also obtain a bracelet free of charge. To obtain a registration form or receive more info, please call 631-852-6983.

The New Roman Missal Has Brought Music Changes! - The third edition of the Roman Missal has brought ritual music changes to the Mass. The ‘parts of the Mass’, (Holy Holy Holy, Memorial Acclamation, and the Gloria), has changed to accommodate the new translations.
     These new melodies are composed with the assembly in mind, and they are beautiful! I am confident that we will easily learn these lovely sung prayers.
     Starting in September, we will begin to introduce the new music before the Mass begins. We’ll ask you to sing it with us, and we‘ll include it, little by little, into the mass.
     This is an historic time for our church! Change can be difficult, but rest assured I will make the transition as smooth as possible for you by teaching you the music one step at a time.
     The new music that we’ll be learning can be heard online at: www.massofrenewal.com. Listening to the music online is a wonderful way to prepare and become familiar with the music ahead of time. Please begin by listening to the Gloria #3, Sanctus #7, and the Mystery of Faith #8.

Liturgy of the Word With Children - You are cordially invited to attend the 9:00 Mass on the dates below. During the Liturgy of the word portion of the Mass, children in grades 2 through 6 will be invited to assemble in the center aisle of the church. They will then proceed to the Bethany Center where they will have their own Liturgy of the Word. The children will hear the Gospel reading from the Children’s Lectionary followed by a homily suited to their age level. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to gather and hear God’s word together. We look forward to seeing them. February 5, 12; March 4, 18, 25.

Lighthouse Catholic Media Would you like to learn more about your Catholic Faith but don’t have time to read a lot of books? All you need is a CD player. Whether in the car or at home you can deepen your understanding of the Faith when you listen to one of our Lighthouse CD’s. For each CD we ask for a donation of $3.00.

Faith Direct - Can’t find your check book or envelope Sunday morning? Join our parishioners who are using Faith Direct for automated giving to St. Lawrence the Martyr. It is secure, convenient and Faith Direct will provide you with a offertory card to place in the basket during collections. There is no cost, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish. Sign up today by visiting www.faithdirect.net

Adult Confirmation - Are you a Baptized Adult Catholic who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Join us Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the Bethany Center to begin your journey toward reception of this Sacrament. For more information, or to register call Jeannine Rose in the Parish Office at 589-0042 x24

Tax Letters - The 2011 Tax letters are ready. If you need one for your records and you have not yet received it, please contact the Parish Office and one will be sent out to you. Call us at 589-0042 or email us at office@stlawrencesayville,org

Saints of the Week - One of the great blessings of our Catholic tradition is our belief in the Communion of Saints—our deeply held conviction that countless men and women of heroic faith have been welcomed into the joy of Christ’s risen life, and intercede for us as we struggle to “run the race” they have completed. As a way of becoming more familiar with the names and lives of these holy people—our own brothers and sisters—we list the feast days for the coming week:
Saturday February 11
>>>Our Lady of Lourdes - This day marks the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1858 to fourteen year old St. Bernadette Soubirous. There were eighteen in all, the last of which was on July 16, 1858. The message of Lourdes is a call to conversion, prayer, and charity.
Tuesday February 14
>>>Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop - Sts. Cyril (d869) and Methodius (d. 885) were brothers who evangelized Moravia, Bohemia, and Bulgaria. Methodius was consecrated bishop by Pope Adrian II. Pope John Paul II proclaimed the brothers Patrons of Europe along with St. Benedict.
Friday, February 17
>>>The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order - Seven members of a Florentine confraternity founded the Order of Servites of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the thirteenth century. The Servites lead a life of prayer and mortification, mediating on the Passion of the Lord and venerating the Blessed Virgin as Our Lady of Sorrows.

25th Annual Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 21st 6:00pm – 8:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Enjoy good food, good fun, good music, good friends! $2.00 admission per person. 10 Coins for $5.00! Pizza/Moon bounce - 2 Coins All other food/drink - 1 Coin Donations of baked goods needed – Please bring evening of Mardi Gras Any questions call: Kathy Milone 589-8247, Patty Eremita 563-1143 or Angela O’Leary 563-7885. Volunteers Needed!

Ash Wednesday - February 22, 2012. Ashes will be distributed as follows: 9:00am Mass 12:00 Noon Service 4:00pm Service 7:30pm Mass Opportunities for reconciliation during Lent are: Every Saturday 3:45—4:45 in the Church Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent at 7:30pm in the Church.

Film Discussion Group - All are welcome to the Twentieth– First series of the Film Discussion Group Sponsored by the Friends of St. Lawrence. Presenting outstanding films of ordinary men and women who led exemplary lives, or who performed exceptional deeds, films that are wholesome and inspiring. All movies are at 2pm in the Bethany Center. Please enter through the CVS side. Refreshments and discussion.
Gifted Hands - February, Wednesday 15th. Oscar winner, Cuba Gooding, Jr. stars as a pediatric neurosurgeon who overcame enormous obstacles to study medicine and save lives at John Hopkins Hospital. His hardworking single mother faces her own hurdles on the road to helping her son succeed. A true story based on Carson’s memoirs.

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