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ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH

PARISHOFFICE 3100SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-980-9812Pastor:Fr.DrewWoodParochialVicar:Fr.JaisonThomas,MSFS jaisonthomas@stlaurence.orgParochialVicar:Fr.SimonKipiti skipiti@stlaurence.org

Deacon:Renato(Rey)Arellano deacon.rey@stlaurence.orgDeacon:AlbertBothe deaconal@ssjd.orgDeacon:DonBurns don@donburns.comDeacon:CharlesPlant stlaurencedeacon@aol.com

ParishAdministrator:TonyOltremari toltremari@stlaurence.orgLiturgy:TheresaRawls trawls@stlaurence.orgFacilities:DeannaEnnis dennis@stlaurence.orgSocialConcerns:PennieDeGroot pdegroot@stlaurence.orgCommunications:SharonEhrenkranz sehrenkranz@stlaurence.org

RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONOFFICES 3103SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-265-5774DirectorReligiousEducation:LauraStephens lstephens@stlaurence.orgReligiousEducationRegistrar:RubaKaiser rkaiser@stlaurence.orgAdultFaithFormation:JustinFrato jfrato@stlaurence.orgChildren’sFaithFormation:JoanHastreiter jhastreiter@stlaurence.orgYouthMinistry:KrisFrank kfrank@stlaurence.orgSaraSahlezghi ssahlezghi@stlaurence.orgEricPainter epainter@stlaurence.org

ST.LAURENCECATHOLICSCHOOL 2630AustinPkwy,SugarLand,TX77479281-980-0500Principal:DebraHaney dhaney@stlaurence.orgRegistrar:MarieBrown mbrown@stlaurence.org

WEEKDAYCHILDREN’SPROGRAM 3103SweetwaterBlvd,SugarLand,TX77479281-313-0329Director:BeckyWilkinson bwilkinson@stlaurence.org

PARISHLEADERSHIPCOUNCILS 281-980-9812PastoralCouncil:TomRuck rucktg@gmail.comFinanceCouncil:BobLadd robert.ladd@haynesboone.comDiscipleshipCouncil:MarcSherman MarcSherman@iheartmedia.com

PARISHF INANCIAL INFORMATION

WEEKLYOFFERTORY

May8Collection $54,176 RegisteredHouseholds 7,275

EnvelopesUsed 724 LooseChecks 216

2ndCollect:Communications $9,761

AUTOMATEDGIVING

MonthlyOffertory $174,215 Participants 874

DIOCESANSERVICESFUND

2016ParishGoal $495,000 AmountPaid $252,276

AmountPledged $343,848 Participants 803

OURMISSION

WethepeopleofSt.LaurenceCatholicChurch

arecenteredintheloveofChrist

andlivetoglorifyGodinallwedo.

FIRSTFRIDAYMASSJune3–IntheChapel

7:00pm-Rosary&Confessions 7:30pm-Mass

FIRSTSATURDAYMASSJune4–IntheChurch

7:45am-Meditation&Rosary 8:30am-Mass

MISAENESPAÑOLMayo28-EnlaCapilla

Segundoycuartosábadodecadamesalas7:00pm.ConfesionesenEspañolantesde

lamisade6:00a6:45pm.Comuniónalosenfermos,IrmaMartinez

Tel281-313-2833

PARISHOFFICE&COURTYARDTheparishofficeprovidesservicesincludingpastoral care, liturgical planning, business,communications,&administrative support,andsocialconcerns&socialjusticesupport.The parish hall and meeting rooms areavailablethroughreservationbycallingNiaSepeat281-980-9812.OfficeHours:Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am-6:00pm;andSaturday8:30am-12:00noon.

AVEMARIAPARISHLIFECENTERTheAveMariaParishLifeCenter is locatedacrossthestreetfromthechurchandisthesite for all religious education classes,programsandoffices.Inquiriesanddrop-insare welcome during office hours: Mondaythru Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm and Friday8:00am-4:00pm. The Weekday Children’sProgram isoffered for infants throughpre-school aged children. During the schoolyear, WCP hours Monday-Friday are8:00am-3:00pm.

PARISHSCHOOL&CHAPELSt.LaurenceCatholicSchoolprovidesstrongacademics in a Christian environment to720 students enrolled in PreK4 throughGrade 8. OfficeHours:Monday-Friday are8:00am-4:00pm.

Adjacent to theschool is theChapelof theDivine Mercy which offers PerpetualAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament andservesasthesiteforsmallerliturgies.

HisMercyEnduresForever2016DIOCESANSERVICESFUND

Christcallsustoreachthosewhoaresickorin need, to bless them, serve them, andshow them mercy. The thousands ofpeople served by the ministries of ourArchdiocese need your compassion andgenerosity.YourgifttotheDSFenablesusto reach out to people across thearchdiocese through more than 60programs. Ifyouhaven’t alreadydone so,please pray about your commitment anddonate online at www.archgh.org/dsf.Also,donationenvelopesarelocatedattheHospitality Desk. If everyone givessomething, we will easily meet our parishgoalof$480,000.Thankyou!

Good News Reflection Sunday,May15,2016PentecostSundayPartneringwithJesusinthepowerofhisSpirit

John20:19-23isoneoftwopossibleGospelreadingsforPentecostSunday.Init,Jesussays‘peacebewithyou’twice.First,hegiveshisdisciplesthegiftofpeacesothattheycantaketheirfocusoffoftheirworriestolookathimandrecognizehimstandingintheirmidst.Thenhesaysitagainwhilegivingthemthevocationofcontinuingthemissionthathehadstarted.Thistime,‘peacebewithyou’istobethefruitofalifelivedintheHolySpiritwhileservingGodforthesakeoftheworld.It'sonethingtofeelpeacefulbecauseweknowthatJesusiswithus.It'squiteachallenge,though,tofeelpeacefulwhentellingothersaboutJesus,forwefeelinadequateandoverwhelmed,andwe'reafraidofbeingpersecutedandrejected.That'swhyhegaveushisHolySpirit.TheHolySpiritgivesuswhateverweneedfordoingtheworkthattheFatherasksofus,andthuswearenotreallyinadequatenordoesGodfailtocomfortuswhenpeoplerejectus.OneofthefruitsofpartneringwithJesusinthepowerofhisSpiritisaninnerpeacethatdoesnotdependonwhathappens,noronwhatothersdoordon'tdotous,noronhowtheyrespondtotheGoodNewsthatwesharewiththem.PeaceistheresultofbeingaliveintheSpirit.PeaceistheSpirit'sactivitywithinus.AttheendofthisGospelpassage,JesusgivestheApostles(thefirstCatholicpriests)theauthoritytoforgivesinsassurrogatesofhisdivinepresence.HeisinstitutingtheSacramentofReconciliation,whichprovidestousJesushimselfintheformofthehumanpriest.ThesameforgivingpoweroftheSpiritenablesallofustoexperiencepeaceinasinful,tumultuousworld.Evenwhenforgivingismostdifficult,intheSpiritofChristwecandoit.Wecanforgivethosewhohurtus,eveniftheyneverrepent.Andthisiswhatrestoresourpeace.

Questions for Personal Reflection: Whatiscausingyoutofeelunpeaceful?Whomdoyouneedtoforgiveinthosesituations?Ifyou'veforgiveneveryoneandyoustilllackpeace,doyouneedtoforgiveyourself?OrGod?ConsidergoingtoaspiritualdirectororcounselorforhelpinfindingallthepeacethatJesuswantsyoutohave.

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: GiveanexampleofhowpeaceisafruitoflifeintheHolySpirit.WhatotherfruitscomefromdependinguponGodandpartneringwithhisSpirit?

©2016TerryModica,CatholicDigitalResources,www.catholicdr.com.Printedbypermission.TovieworsubscribetodailyGoodNewsReflections,visitwww.gnm.org.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY,May15–PENTECOST(#1084INYOURGATHERBOOK)FirstReading ACTS2:1-11SecondReading 1COR12:3B-7,12-13Gospel JN20:19-23

MondayFirstReading JAS3:13-18Gospel MK9:14-29

TuesdayFirstReading JAS4:1-10Gospel MK9:30-37

WednesdayFirstReading JAS4:13-17Gospel MK9:38-40

ThursdayFirstReading JAS5:1-6Gospel MK9:41-50

FridayFirstReading JAS5:9-12Gospel MK10:1-12

SaturdayFirstReading JAS5:13-20Gospel MK10:13-16

SUNDAY,May22–HOLYTRINITYFirstReading PRV8:22-31SecondReading ROM5:1-5Gospel JN16:12-15

PRAYING THE NEWS

May 15, 2016

And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind…

Acts 2:2

O God, we thank you for your constant love and continuing renewal – of our faith, our hearts, our church, and the

world around us. Your Spirit is gentle but also strong – sometimes surprising

and startling us. Thank you for the prophets of our times, including Daniel

Berrigan, who are instruments for uncomfortable but necessary change. Help us open our hearts and minds to

the truths you speak through them. Holy Spirit, we trust in you.

Amen. †

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

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,EdenBantigue,DeborahBeck,AlanBlack,

DeaconAlBothe,BobBrenner,EduardoCaballero, JanCasey,JunCastro,

JoeCelestain,MichelleCollins,JohnDeathe,LupitadelaRosa,BrittanyDodson,JulieDonati,TerriDonovan,JoyceDunham,ReneeDunning,

JudithDupre,ReneElias,AgnesFagnant,AmeliaFlores,EnriqueFlores,MaggieFlores,MaximaFlores,RobbFlynn,ConnieForbes,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,FayParker,LaurenPopeney,LilyBellePyle,

AngelaRankin,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,

JerryWatson,LorettaWehmeier,IreneWenglar,JohnWhite,MonicaWilliams

PARISHCELEBRATIONS

Baptisms CeraAllison,MicahStrandburg,ChizikoraOtegbulu,AlexaTenorio,MariaCuriel,AngelaLe,AnnamarieBaby,MaddenDakheel,AuroraDakheel

Funerals SharonGase,sisterofKathyHemminger

Pray for Servicemen and Women CW2BrettAderhold,USArmy,AVSpcDavidAmbrocik,USArmyPvtMichaelBaird,USArmySAMatthewBaird,USNavyP.O.5DebraBarnette,USNavyLCplTrevorBello,USMCPFCJohnBlair,USArmyMaj.MichaelCarroll,USMCStaffSgt.JasonChacon,USMCLtMatthewChesney,USNavyMaj.ChristopherCoffman,USAirForceCapt.PatrickCoffman,USMCLTJGColinDay,USNavy1stLtAndrewDeSplinter,USArmySgt.NicholasDockum,USArmyCapt.BrandonDriscoll,USMCMaj.JamesDunphy,USMC2ndLtMichaelEberhardt,USArmyCapt.StaceyEberhardt,USArmyDerekFarias,USNavyCapt.MatthewFenelon,USMCPvtJahneilXavierGeorge,USArmySSgt.PhilipGraham,USArmy1stLTSpencerHenry,USArmyDanielHines,USNavySSGMatthewHollobaugh,USArmyReserve2LTMichelleHorstman,USArmySPCJoshuaKeenan,USArmyJosephKingerski,USNavyEM4JamesLocus,USNavyPFCPhilipLoera,USArmyPFCJohnLundgren,USArmyPFCWilliamMarcellus,USMCCplKevinMcGinnis,USMCCapt.BrendanMcPartland,USMC1stLtToddMiller,USArmyCapt.AlexanderMorningstar,USArmyCB,RichardPinard,USNavyLCplByronRayRamirez,USMCSgt.SantiagoRamirez,USArmy2ndLtTaylorRammrath,USArmySgt.BarbaraL.Rangel,USMCSRAJonathanSlusser,USAirForceENSKevinStransky,USNavyLCplDanielThesing,USMCCapt.MichaelThesing,USMCSgt.BryceWhitley,USArmy

MASS INTENTIONS May 14 – 22

Saturday, May 14 5:00 pm Avi Miranda (D)

Sunday, May 15 7:30 am Anna & David Ermis (D) 9:00 am Henry Bath (D) 11:00 am Fossi Antoine (D) 12:45 pm Galo & Evangelista Elbit (D) 5:00 pm St. Laurence Parishioners

Monday, May 16 7:30 am Maxima Flores (I) 12:00 pm Jamie Manalo (I)

Tuesday, May 17 7:30 am Alex & Kathy Tello (I) 12:00 pm Carlos Aguilera (D)

Wednesday, May 18 7:30 am Noe Lopez (D) 6:30 pm Aurora Protomartir (D)

Thursday, May 19 7:30 am B.L. Schindler (D) 12:00 pm Remedios Llamado (D)

Friday, May 20 8:15 am Marinas Family (I) 12:00 pm Eduardo Yzaguirre (D)

Saturday, May 21 8:30 pm Marguerite Legner (D) 10:00 am Mark Gomilla (D) 5:00 pm Robert Winzerling (D)

Sunday, May 22 7:30 am Ron McGinty (D) 9:00 am Frank Boneno (D) 11:00 am Norman Jones (D) 12:45 pm Bill Bunch (D) 5:00 pm St. Laurence Parishioners

PRAY FOR INTENTIONS OF THOSE IN PRISON Following are the prayer intentions of people

visited by our Correctional Ministry. Please pray for… TatianaSobey,Serena&AutumnSalvato,JerryCoborn,GingerGonzales,JaceLaws,LaRhondaTucker,Silvia&EzequielLucio,

Gonzalezfamily,Stockhousenfamily,Munguiafamily,PhillipPerez,CristianPerez,MakaylaMendez,MikoGamez,TeresaRuiz,AdrianZaldivor,JessicaAyala,LizTrevino,DebbieGreen&family,Metcalffamily,Patricia

LaFleur,DeaconAlBothe,theSocietyofStJohndeMatha,themenintheTerrellPrisonRCIAprogramandallthepeopleofJester3.

KINGDOM CARE SundayMorningMasses:9:00&11:00ChildcareisprovidedthroughKingdomCare,aloving,Christian,andsafeenvironmentforyoung children while their parents attendMass and other parish programs. Registerin advance at theparishofficewith ChristyDelamora,at281-980-9812.

PASTORAL CARE TO SICK & HOMEBOUND Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowinourparishishomeboundandwould like to receiveHolyCommunion,pleasecall theparishofficeat281-980-9812. To volunteer, call AmbroseGrahamat713-865-3729.

WEDDING PREPARATION Nextclass:JUNE6

Thestandardpreparationtimeforweddingsis9-12months in advance of the desired date.All engagedcouplesmust attendan informa-tionsession,usuallyofferedeveryothermonth.RegisterwithTheresaRawlsat281-980-9812.

BAPTISM PREPARATION Nextclass:JUNE11

TheSacramentofBaptismiscelebratedonthe1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays each month. ToscheduleabaptismcallRoseDavisat281-980-9812.Theparentprepclassisofferedmonthly.

Pray for Our Parishioners in Religious Formation

MarcFryer,Br.PeterFrancis(BrianKelsch),ChadHenry,BryanWilliams,

Sr.Philomena(KrystleCagandahan),Sr.Rachel(Gosda),Sr.Daniela(MeganBennett)

MargaretUche,DennisHenderson

Register for CCE, Edge & Life Teen It’stimetoregisteryourchildrenforreligiouseducationclassesfornextschoolyear!Gototheparishwebsiteatwww.stlaurence.orgforalltheinfoandregistrationmaterialsorstopbytheAveMariaCenter.Classesfillupfast,sobesuretoregisterearly!PleasenotetheNEWELEMENTARYCCETIMES(duetothechangeinFBISDschooldismissaltimes):Tuesday4:30pm,Tuesday6:30pm,andWednesday5:15pm.

SpacesforCCEarelimitedbythenumberofvolunteers,soclassesarenotguaranteedevenifsubmittedpriortotheregistrationdeadlineofAugust15.Pleaseprayerfullyconsiderservingasafaith-sharerorcatechist.Wecanusehelpatallgradelevels.Coremembersleadsmallgroupsofmiddleorhighschoolstudents;catechiststeachinaclassroomsettingtoelementaryandpreschoolagedchildren.Yougetallthematerialsandtrainingyouneed–youjustneedahearttoshareyourfaithwithouryoungparishioners!Plus,therearelotsofadditionalwaystohelpinothersupportingrolestomakethislargeprogramwork.ContactLauraStephens,DirectorofReligiousEducation,at281-265-5774andlstephens@stlaurence.orgtolearnmore.Thankyou!

Pray the Rosary! OurBlessedMotherservesasaguideandinspirationforallofuswhoseektoserveGodandoneanother.PraytheRosaryonyourownorgatherwithothers:TheLegionofMaryleadstheRosaryinthechurchbeforethedailyNoonMass(at11:30am)throughouttheentiremonthofMay(Monday,Tuesday,ThursdayandFriday).EveryFridaymorningat6:30am,Fr.DrewleadstheRosaryinthechurch.AndonMondayafternoons,agroupmeetsintheOratoryoftheRosaryfrom12:45-2:30pmattheAveMariaCenter.AllarewelcometojointheRespectLifeMinistryandKnightsofColumbusacrossthestreetintheRosaryGardenonthesecondSundayofeachmonthtopraytheRosaryfortheprotectionoftheunborn.

JUNE 9-12: ACTS Retreat just for men Allmen21andover,regardlessofreligiousaffiliation,arewelcometoattendthenextSt.LaurenceMen’sACTSRetreat.TheretreatbeginsThursday,June9,withcheck-inatSt.Laurenceat5:00pm,andendsSunday,June12,afteraluncheonfollowingthe11:00amMassatSt.Laurence.ThisweekendretreatgivesyouthechancetospendtimewithGod,focusonyourfaithandcultivatefriendships.Forinfoandtoregister,gotowww.stlaurence.org/mens-acts-retreat.HURRY!Afewspacesarestillavailable.PleasecontactLarryStryk(832-520-4044),GregCordova(832-457-3011)orMickCoady(314-565-1949)withanyquestionsyoumayhave.

St. Laurence Women’s Retreat RegisterfortheSt.LaurenceWomen’sRetreat“VesselsofGrace”,tobeheldatCampAllenRetreatCenterinNavasotatheweekendofSeptember16-18.Therearelimitedspotsforthispopularretreat,soregisterearlytosecureyourspot.LedbyLauraLaine,thisretreatisinspiredbythelivesoftheWomenoftheBible.Theirstoriesofgrief,sorrow,joy,triumph,acceptance&rejectiongivehopetowomenoftoday.Registeratwww.stlaurence.orgorpickupabrochureattheHospitalityDesk.

NEWS

Congratulations tothefollowingadultsfromourparishwhoarereceivingtheSacramentof

Confirmationthisweekend!CherylAlsandor,RobertoArenas,Matthew

Argao,MichaelBoudreaux,JeffreyJohnson,AndrewLim,CarlosMercado,AlyssaMessier,VyNguyen,DaniellaOng,JamesRussum,AnnaTran,VivianaZamora

¿HABLA ESPAÑOL? LEARNSPANISHFORYOUR

MINISTRYWORKTHISSUMMERFREESpanishclassesforpriests,

deacons,religious,missionariesandthoseactiveinparishministries

ClassesofferedJune9-August4Monday/Thursdays7:00-8:30pm

Toregisterorvolunteer,contact:AdrianaGutierrezat281-265-5419LearnSpanishMinistry@gmail.com

Help for Panhandlers

PleaseDONOTgivetopeopleyoumayencounteronourpropertyaskingformoney.

Instead,pleasereferthemtoourSocialConcernsMinistryofficeforcaseevaluation,helpand/orreferrals.Thankyouforoffering

theappropriateaidtothoseinneed.

GETTHELATESTNEWSwww.stlaurence.org

Learnaboutparishministries&groups,signupforserviceopportunities&greatprograms,listentotheSundayhomilies,andsignuptogettheweeklyeblast!

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

ForAdults ComingupinAdultFaithFormationwww.stlaurence.org/afffacebook.com/groups/stlaurenceadultfaithMONDAYMen’sBibleStudy(Weekly)7:30-9:00pm,StFrancisRm,Contact:SteveEwbank281-980-5575,ewbanksix@gmail.com

LayApostlePrayerGroup(FirstMonday,June6)10:30am-12:00pm,St.AnneRoomOR7:00-8:30pm,AveMariaCenterRm205Contact:KayQuenan,281-265-3238TUESDAYMen’sBibleStudy(Weekly)6:30-7:30am,StFrancisRm,Contact:SteveEwbank281-980-5575,ewbanksix@gmail.com

TuesdayEveningBibleStudy(Weekly)7:30-9:00pmMarianHallB,Contact:JoeKanusky281-265-4084May17:Patriarchs,God’sEverlastingPromisetoAbrahamWEDNESDAYContemplativePrayer(Weekly)9:30-11:30am,ReturntotheCorpusChristiRoomContact:ElaineSmith,281-499-6660

EucharisticApostlesofDivineMercy(1stand3rdWednesdays)7:30-9:00pm,CorpusChristiRm,Contact:PattiKallemeyn,281-438-0696THURSDAYCatholicMenCalledtobeSaints(Weekly)6:00-7:30am,GuardianAngelsHallContact:JimKij,713-855-0108,jimkij@comcast.net

DivineMercyStudy&BookStudy(Weekly)9:00am/12:00pm,StClareRoomContact:SallyFlowersat281-799-0331

SpanishBibleStudy(Weekly)9:30-12:00pm,MarianHallA,Contact:VeronicaReinoso,281-980-1194,veronicareinoso62@gmail.com

ThursdayScriptureStudy(Weekly)2OPTIONS:1:00-2:30pm,StAnneRmOR7:15-8:30pm,AveMariaCenterRm205,Contact:JulieEvett,jevett@comcast.net

SPEAKER SERIES presents: Arland Nichols

FreedomtoServe: The Connection between Religious Liberty and the Works of Mercy

Monday,June137:00-9:00pmMarianHall

TheJubileeYearofMercyisacallfortheCatholicChurchtoliveoutthe Corporal and SpiritualWorks ofMercy. The Church in Americaandabroad,however,isbeingrestrictedinservingothersbecauseshecannot comply with immoral governmental mandates (such as theHHS Contraception Mandate). Arland will help us understand theChurch’s call to religious liberty andwhatwe can do to uphold thisrightsothatwearefreetobringmercytoaworldinneed.

ArlandNichols is founding President of the John Paul II Foundation,whichseekstoproclaimthegospeloflifeandformfamiliesasintimatecommunities of love. Hewrites, speaks, and consults in Houston&acrossthenationintheareasofbioethics,familyandreligiousliberty.HeresidesinKatywithhiswife,Cindy,andtheirsixchildren.

THIS WEEK: “Beloved” Series Returns! Wedsevenings:May18–June29,6:30-9:00pm,MarianHall

Joincouplesinstrengtheningyourmarriagethrougha6-weekseries,Beloved:FindingHappinessinMarriage.Enjoygettingtoknowothercouplesoverdinner,followedbyadynamicvideopresentation,smallgroupdiscussion,andone-on-onetimeasacouple.Chooseoneoftwotrackstoattendfollowingdinner:BelovedPartI:TheMysteryandMeaningofMarriage(understandingtheologicalfoundationsofmarriage)orBelovedPartII:LivingMarriage(focusesonpracticallifeskillsneededinmarriage).Bringadishtosharewitheightothers.

Cost:$40pernewcouple,$20returningcoupleRegisterandpayonlineatstlaurence.org/beloved

RETROUVAILLE:ALifelineforMarriagesJune17-19,NorthHyattHotel,Houston

ThewordRetrouvaille(pronouncedre-tro-vi)isaFrenchwordmeaningrediscovery.Thisprogramofferstoolsneededtorediscoveralovingmarriagerelationship,whichhashelpedthousandsofcouplesintroubleorheadedfordivorce.Theprogramconsistsofaweekend

experiencecombinedwithaseriesof6-12sessionsover3months.TwoweekendsareofferedeachyearintheHoustonarea–thenextoneisin

June.CouplesMUSTregisterinadvancebycalling713-529-6242.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.retrouvaille.org.

Children’s Faith Formation

ELEMENTARYCCE

PreschoolandElementaryCCEclassesarecompletedfortheschoolyear.Thankyoutoallofthosefamilieswhocommittedtothefaithformationoftheirchildrenand

broughtthemtoclasseveryweekorfaithfullyhomeschooledthroughouttheyear.Wepraythattheirexperiences,andyours,havestrengthenedyourfamiliesanddeepenedyourlovefor

ourLordandtheCatholicfaith.Thankyoualsotoourwonderfulcatechists,assistantsandvolunteerswhose

lovingsupportmadeouryearagreatsuccess.

OPENNOW:2016-2017CCERegistration

RegistrationfortheupcomingCCEprogramyear(startinginSeptember)isnowopen.Registerearly,asmanyclassesfillup

fast!AregistrationpacketwassenthomewiththeyoungestchildofeachfamilycurrentlyinCCE.IfyouarenewtotheCCE

program,pleaseregisteronlineorpickupinformationattheAMC.

SHAREYOURFAITHWITHCHILDREN

ConsidervolunteeringasaCatechist!Noexperienceisnecessary,justapassionforyourfaithandadesiretosharethatwithouryoungestchurchmembers.Trainingandmaterialsareprovided.Don’twanttoteach?Weneedyoutoo!WehaveotheropportunitiesforinvolvementduringallCCEsessions.PleasecontactJoanHastreiteratjhastreiter@stlaurence.org.Thisisarewardingexperiencethatyouwillneverregret!

THISWEEK:FirstHolyCommunions

Pleaseprayfor:LukeDiamond,KaitlynElackatt,LukeKelley,GrantKelley,

NoahHerring,CesarAdrogue,AvaDuong,JonathanWheat,MarkCarantoJr…

andall226ofourchildrenwhoaremakingtheirFirstCommunionthisEasterSeason!

WEEKDAYCHILDREN’SPROGRAM

WCP End-of-the-year FUN! MAY26/27 SplashDaysJUNE1/2 PrayerCelebration&LastDaysofSchool 11:30amEarlyDismissal

WCP SUMMER CAMP Opentochildrenage6months-entering5thgrade

“Experience Different Cultures” REGISTRATIONINFO:

Seewww.stlaurence.org/weekday-childrens-program

2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR ContactPeggyFinchat281-313-0329orstopbytheAveMariaCentertolearnmoreaboutthisearlychildhoodprogram.

ForChildren

St. Laurence Catholic School

www.stlaurence.org/school

Farewell, Mrs. Haney! Thursday,June2:8:15amMassintheChurchReceptionimmediatelyfollowinginParishHallEVERYONEISWELCOME!DebraHaneyhasservedasourschoolprincipalfor10years,andthisJuly,shebecomesAssociateSuperintendentofCatholicSchoolsfortheArchdioceseofGalveston-Houston!PlantoattendMassinthechurchat8:15amonThursday,June2,thencometotheparishhallforcookies&lemonade,towishMrs.HaneywellasshegoesontoservemoreofGod’schildrenthroughoutthearchdiocese.

10 Years of Service and Great Memories… FollowingareMrs.Haney’sTop3fromover10yearsofgreatmemories!ThanksforsharingtheseandknowhowgratefulweareforallthatyouhavedoneforourSLCSfamily!1) PRAYEROPPORTUNITIES…whenfamiliesgatherinunityto

pray,suchastheFamilyRetreat,FamilyRosaryNight,Adoration,LivingRosary,StationsoftheCross,serviceprojects,andourPTOFamilyMass.Itrulybelievethatstrong,faith-filled,prayerfulfamilieswillbringupamazingindividualsthatwilltransformourworldforthebetter!

2) SPECIALRECOGNITIONS…fortheschoolandthosewhosupportit,studentswhoreceiveoutstandinghonors,teachersawardedexcellenceineducation,receivingU.S.DeptofEducation’srecognitionin2014asaNationalBlueRibbonExemplaryHighPerformingSchool,andtheSchoolBoardreceivinganarchdiocesanaward.Ibelievethatpeoplewhoworkhardshouldbeacknowledgedfortheirefforts,andIamgratefulthatSLCShashadmanyopportunitiestoreceiveaccolades.

3) COMMUNITYBUILDINGACTIVITIES…thatallowedmetheopportunitytogettoknowpeoplebetterandacknowledgetheirhardworkandloveofSt.Laurence.Withcommunitysupport,wehaveincreasedtechnologyuseintheclassrooms,begunprogramsforstudentswithexceptionalities,increasedtheofferingsofathleticsandcreatedaschoolmascot,facilitatedtheuseofaTVstudiooncampus,andcompletedtwoaccreditationvisitswithexemplaryratings.

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

Live to Glorify God! StewardshipReflectionforPentecostSundaywww.catholicstewardship.org

Intoday’sfirstreadingweencountertheHolySpiritwhoatPentecostcamerushinginoverJesus’followerslikeapowerfulwind.Itmusthavebeenafrighteningexperienceforthem.ButtheirgreatactsofpropheticwitnessbeganwhentheSpiritdrewthemoutoftheir“comfortzones.”JesussaidtheHoly

Spirit,likethewind,blowswhereitwills;intothelivesofgoodstewards,empoweringthemtoperformwondrousactsofhealing,reconciliationandevangelization;encouragingthemtoproclaimtheGospelwithboldnessandconfidence.Allofthatisalittlebeyondthecomfortzonewheremostofusliveourlives.Thisweek,reflectonhowtheHolySpiritmaybecallingyououtofyourpersonalcomfortzone.

Thefamilyiscalledtojoin

indailyprayer,toreadthe

wordofGodandtoshare

inEucharisticcommunion.

PopeFrancis,AMORISLÆTITIAApril2016

STEWARDS AMONG US BelénVelázquez

I was born in Zulia,the Venezuelan oilstateparexcellence.I am a teachergraduatedinSpanishand literature, andpost graduated inschoolmanagement& adult education.During my first

months in Sugar Land, my life revolvedaroundSt.Laurence.Itwasmybeaconandbenchmark for what I did or planned tocarry out. The church seemed anextraordinaryorganizationandIadmireditsdiscipline and variety of ministries andprograms. Upondiscovering theexistenceoftheLearnSpanishMinistry,Iknewthatitwas where, above all, I wanted to serve.Mytraining,experienceandpassionformymother tongue motivated me. Besides,teaching adults has been very satisfactoryand the results, amazing. With respect, Ishare with the parishioners the following:we should not live as escapees fromourselves, nor live outsideof our personaland parochial reality, wasting our innerwealthandincapacitatingustohelpothers.Exploring our inner selves and discoveringour hidden talents will make us muchbetter and open to help others. Toaccomplish this, the ministries of St.Laurence are there, as a range ofpossibilities,invitingustoaction.

CatechismCorner

AnswerstoyourquestionsfromtheCatechismoftheCatholicChurch.

Q.Whatisprayer?

A.Prayer is turning theheart towardGod. When a person prays, he entersinto a living relationship with God.Prayeristhegreatgateleadingintofaith.Someone who prays no longer lives onhis own, for himself, and by his ownstrength. He knows there is a God towhom he can talk. People who prayentrust themselves more and more toGod.Evennowtheyseekunionwiththeone whom they will encounter one dayfacetoface.Therefore,theefforttopraydaily is part of Christian life. Of course,onecannotlearntoprayinthesamewayone learns a technique. As strangeas itsounds, prayer is a gift one obtainsthroughprayer.

DigDeeper:ReadCCCsections2558-2567for more on this subject. This answer isreprintedfromYOUCATquestion469.

ASK PAULA Q. Arewehavingabazaarthisyear?

A. YES! The bazaarwill be back,mark yourcalendar! It’s always the3rdweekend inOctober (OCT 15-16). Before you ask, itwill be on the grounds of the AveMariaCenter (AMC), with BINGO inside thebuilding, yeah. Of course, the usuals bethere, you know, Indian, Mexican andFilipinofood.YUM!Anditwouldn’tbeagoodtimewithoutthebeerandmargaritabooths, right? So my bazaar connectiontold me that they are open for anysuggestions!JustcontactTomBarryorLesFuchs(theirnumbersarelistedhereinthebulletin on page 14). Rumor has it, theyare also looking for a band. I wonder iftheyknowISING?Howhardcoulditbe??Astimegetscloser,checkthebulletinandwebsiteforvolunteering.NOTNOW!Thisis also a good way for your kids to getservicehours,justsaying.

PaulaSavohasbeenourParishReceptionistfor over 19 years and knows the practicalanswers to (practically) everything. Call oremailheratpsavo@stlaurence.org.

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

WhatisEDGE?It'swaymore than effectivecatechesis.It'sCatholicMiddle School Youth

Ministrythathelpsyoungpeoplewith life'smostchallengingyears.EdgeNightstakeplaceWednesdayeveningsfromSeptember-Aprilinthe schoolgym. All 6th-8thgradersare invitedandencouraged toattend.Questions?Interestedinhelpingout?ContactEricPainteratepainter@stlaurence.org.

LifeTeenisforanyteencurrentlyinhighschool.ThisministryisSt.Laurence'smainoutreach to9th - 12thgraders. Through teachingandsocialeventswehopetobuildupthekingdomofGodoneteenatatime.Forinfo,contactKrisFrankatkfrank@stlaurence.org.

CONFIRMATION ConfirmationatSt.LaurenceispartofYouthMinistryandReligiousEducation.WebringteensclosertoChristthroughthisSacramentoftheChurch.ContactSaraSahlezghiatssahlezghi@stlaurence.org.Confirmationisopentosophomoresandjuniorsinhighschool.TeenswhodonotattendCatholicSchoolshouldattendLifeNights(HSreligiouseducation)foratleastayearpriortobeginningpreparationfortheSacramentofConfirmation,toensuretheyhavebeencatechizedandarepreparedforthejourneytoConfirmation.

LeadTeensClosertoChristBeapartofsomethingBIG.

BeapartoftheteamthathelpsdiscipleandleadmiddleandhighschoolyouthclosertoChrist.Ifyouwouldliketobeapartofthisministryfor

theupcomingacademicyear,pleasecallEric,KrisorSaraat281-265-5774.

FloodRelief

CatholicCharitiesoftheArchdioceseofGalveston-HoustonandtheSocietyofSt.VincentdePaulare

workingtogetherwithourparishestoofferemergencyreliefandrecoveryforourneighborsinneedwhohave

beenimpactedbytherecentflooding.

ASSISTANCEPROVIDED� Basicneedsassistance� ClothingandfurniturevouchersforSVDPThriftStore� Foodpantryassistance� Helpinapplyingforbenefits� Counseling� Casemanagementtocreatealong-termrecoveryplan� Referralsforotherservices:legalassistance,home

repairs,cleanup

WAYSYOUCANHELP

CashdonationsTogiveonline,pleasegoto

www.svdphouston.org/donateorwww.catholiccharities.org/donate

VolunteerTheneedsaregreatandtheworkersarefew.

www.VolunteerHou.org

Blessings,Graduates!Fr.DrewwillbegivingaspecialblessingtoallgraduatingseniorsattheLifeTeenMassTODAY,PentecostSunday,May15.

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

ServeOthers

WEEKLY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

MONDAYS:OurDailyBread9:30am,SCMWorkroom

WEDNESDAYS:CouponsforaCause1:00pm,SCMWorkroom

OTHER GREAT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

BingoCallweekendBingogamesfornursinghomeresidentsatSugarLandHealthCareCenter

BirthdayCelebrationsOrganizebi-monthlybirthday/holidaycelebrationsatSugarLandHealthCareCenter

CaringCreationsMeetsfirst3FridayseachmonthtocreatecraftstodonatetoMamieGeorge&otherFortBendagencies

ChildAdvocatesSnackBagsMonthlyassemblyof100+snackbagsforchildren

FreshFoodDeliveryTwiceamonth,purchaseanddeliverfreshfoodSt.JohnFisherfoodpantry

LearnEnglishMinistryTeachEnglishtonon-English-speakingadults;noteachingorforeignlanguageexperiencenecessary

LunchesofLoveDecoratelunchbags;over1,000brownbagmealsprovidedeachweektochildreninRichmond-Rosenberg

VillageProgramMatchesparishfamilieswithfamiliesthatstruggleeachmonthtomakeendsmeet

Formoreinfoabouttheseandothergreatwaystoserveothers,gotowww.stlaurence.org/social-concerns

You can help our manyministries in a variety of ways,but the simplest is throughdonations! Easier yet, youmayhave many of these items athome. Items may be droppedoffat theparishofficeor in theSCMDonationbininthechurch.

Ø men's clothing for residents of ROSARY HOUSE, a halfwayhouse forex-prisoners: newunderwearandgentlyusedandnewlong&shortsleeveshirts,pants,socks,shoesandjackets.Thereare18to20residentsatthehome.

Ø babywipes,mini-toothpastes, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap,miniGoldBondfootpowderfortheMILITARY&HOMELESS

Ø newwhitecrewsocks,newwhitet-shirts(sizelarge),pop-toptuna/meat, individual peanut butters, granola bars for theHOMELESS

Ø birthday party gifts of new/unused toys, $10-$20 gift cards(fast food,Wal-Mart,Target)Birthday inaBagMinistry,newor very gently used small children’s books, and small fleeceblankets(NighttimeCuddleKits)forCHILDRENINSHELTERS

Ø SundayCouponinsertsforCOUPONSFORACAUSEprogram;dropoffinparishofficeortheHospitalityDeskinthechurch

You’re invited to a Baby Shower! TheLegionofMaryandRespectLifeMinistrywillhostthe9thAnnualParishBabyShoweronSunday,May22,intheparishhallfollowingthe7:30,9:00and11:00Masses.It’sCoffee&DonutsSundaywithatwist!Itwillbeababyshower,

withcakeandallthedonationsofbabygiftstosupportmomsincrisispregnanciesondisplay.EveryoneisinvitedafterthemorningMassesforfood,fellowshipandtoseeallthebabyitemsdonatedbyourparishtosupporttheGabrielProject.Ifyoutookatag,pleaselabelyourdonationanddropitoffinthebinsorattheparishoffice.Ifyoudidn’tgetachancetoparticipate,weneedgiftsofallsizes!ContactBarbaraPaneatbarbara@panefamily.com.

Doyouknowsomeonefacinganunplannedpregnancy?TheOptionLineisa24/7helplineforanyonefacinganunplannedpregnancy.Astaffpersonisreadytolistenandtalktoyouatanytime,Spanishspeakersavailable.Referralswillbemadetoalocalpregnancycenterforongoinglocalsupport(ortheycanconnectyoudirectlyifthecenterisopen).Gotowww.OptionLine.orgorcall800-712-HELP(4357).NAMI MEETINGS AT ST. LAURENCE JointheNAMI(NationalAllianceonMentalIllness)supportgrouponthe2ndand4thThursdayofeachmonthat7:00pmintheSocialConcernsWorkroom.Ifyoucareforsomeonewithmentalillness,youcangainsupportandlearnofresourcesthatareavailabletohelpourlovedonesandourselves.TheNAMISpanishSupportGroupmeetsonthe3rdTuesdayofeachmonth.AChineseSupportGroupisalsoavailable.Therearenochargesfortheservices.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactKenorPatSumnerat281-265-1554orpsumner1@comcast.net.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

NEED SERVICE HOURS? VisittheSocialConcernspageontheparishwebsite:www.stlaurence.org/volunteer-service-opportunities

BINGO Callers Needed! VolunteersareneededtocallweekendBINGOatSugarLandHealthCareCenterinoldSugarLand.ThisisaGREATfamilyorsmallgroupserviceopportunity.Formoreinfoortovolunteer,contactJanetRobertsatjrob3207@comcast.net.FortBendFamilyPromiseMayDayCelebration(RESCHEDULEDtoTODAY,Sunday,May15)JoinFortBendFamilyPromiseforaMayDayCelebrationfilledwithfamilyfunattheirnewDayCenter,locatedat4645CartwrightRoad,ininMissouriCity.Theeventisfreeandopentothepublic.Familiesareinvitedtodropbybetween2:00and5:00pmTODAY,Sunday,May15,forfood,games,crafts,music&Maypoledancing!

SUMMER SERVICE St.LaurenceSocialConcernsMinistryEachTuesday,beginningJune7,theSocialConcernsMinistrywillofferanewserviceopportunityintheSCMWorkroom(unlessnotedotherwise).Spaceislimited,pre-registrationisrequired!

JUNE SCHEDULE June7(1:30-3:30pm)Rice&BeansfordaylaborersJune14(1:30-3:30pm)Father’sDaygiftsforSLHCJune21(9:00-11:00am)LunchesofLoveatFUMCinRosenbergJune28(1:30-3:30pm)TreatsforseniorsatSLHC&MGCC

RegisterviaSignUpGeniusatwww.signupgenius.com.Clickon“FindASign-Up”,thentypeinSocialConcerns@stlaurence.org.Thiswillbringupalistingofalltheserviceopportunitiesthatareavailable.SignupforSummerServiceopensonMay16.

VolunteerwithMealsonWheels!

Wanttomakeadifferenceinthelifeofaseniorthissummer?Volunteersareneededtodelivermealsbetweenthehoursof10:30am–1:30pm,MondaythroughFriday.Routestakeabout90minutes.Thereareflexibleschedulesforvolunteers(onceaweek,everyotherweek,

onceamonth,whateveryoucando!).MealsarepickedupinSugarLandorRosenberg.Formoreinformationortofilloutavolunteerapplication,visitwww.fortbendseniors.org,emailvolunteers@fortbendseniors.orgorcall281-633-7049.

LEARNSPANISHFORYOURMINISTRYWORKSignupforfree(beginning,intermediateandadvanced)Spanishclassesthissummer,offeredthroughourLearnSpanishMinistry.ClasseswillbeheldonMondayandThursdayeveningsfrom7:00-8:30pmandareopentopriests,deacons,religious,missionariesandthoseactiveinparishministries.ClasseswillbeJune9-August4.Formoreinfo,toregisterortovolunteerasateacher,contactAdrianaGutierrez,LearnSpanishMinistryCoordinatorat281-265-5419orLearnSpanishMinistry@gmail.com.

ENSEÑEESPAÑOLESTEVERANO¡ClasesdeEspañolesteverano!Necesitamosvoluntariosquehablenespañolcomolenguamaterna,paraenseñarespañolparanivelesprincipiante,intermedioyavanzado.Estasclasesseofrecenavoluntariosdediferentesministeriosdelaiglesia,incluyendosacerdotes,diáconos,ministros,religiososymisioneros.LasclasesserándeJunio9-Agosto4,lunesyjuevesde7:00-8:30pm.ParamásinformacióncontactaraAdrianaGutierrez,CoordinadoradeLearnSpanishMinistry,281-265-5419oLearnSpanishMinistry@gmail.com.

AroundtheArchdioceseMAY19-20:FREEIMMUNIZATIONCLINICDoesyourchildneedimmunizationsforpre-schoolregistration?TexasChildren’sHospitalMobileClinicisofferingimmunizationsforeligiblechildrenatNOCOSTthisweekatSt.Laurence.Thisisofferedfirstcome-firstservedtochildrenwithnoinsurance,insurancethatdoesnotcovervaccines,haveMedicaidorareAmericanIndian/NativeAmericanorAlaskanNative.CometotheAveMariaCenteronThursday,May19(9am-2pm)andFriday,May20(9am-12pm).Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyparentorguardian.Foreligibilityquestions,pleasecall832-372-9871.

MAY22:SECULARFRANCISCANFRATERNITYTheSecularFranciscanFraternitymeetsatSt.TheresaCatholicChurchinSugarLandat1:30pmonthe4thSundayofeachmonth,inRosaryRoom#6.MembersmustbeapracticingCatholicandatleast21yearsofagetoparticipate.ComejoinusnextSunday,May22,tolearnmoreabouttheSecularFranciscanOrderandthisgreatSaint.OurBlessedMotheristhePatronessoftheFranciscanFamily.Formoreinfo,pleasecontactConnieZoccoat281-498-5464,connie.zocco@yahoo.com.

JUNE7-9:EXPLORERETREATFORYOUNGMENThisretreatisofferedatSt.MarySeminaryforhighschoolboys,ages15-18,whodesireanopportunitytoexploreseminarylifeandlearnaboutthecalltoholinessandthepriesthood.Theretreatconsistsofmusic,games,faithsharing,outdooractivities,creativeprayerexperiencesandmore.RegistrationdeadlineisJune3,fortheExploreRetreatonJune7-9.Formoreinfo,pleasegotowww.houstonvocations.com/explore-retreatorcallanyofourpriestsat281-980-9812todiscusswiththem.

BEOPENTOAMARRIAGEENCOUNTERWEEKENDTodaywecelebratethefeastofPentecost–thesendingoftheHolySpirit,theAdvocate,theComforter,tocomeanddwellinus,God’schildren.OpenyourheartwideandinvitetheHolySpiritintodiveevendeeperinyourrelationshipwithGodandyourspouse.ThenextWorldwideMarriageEncounterWeekendsareJuly22-24,orJuly29-31.Registerearlytoreserveaspotatwww.houstonme.orgorcontactBrian&TinaLittleat281-773-4014formoreinformation.

NATIONALASSOC.OFPASTORALMUSICIANSWeareblessedtohavethe39thannualconventionoftheNationalAssociationofPastoralMusicians(NPM)righthereinHoustonthissummer!IfyouwouldliketosinginthechoirfortheConventionEucharistMass,withCardinalDiNardopresiding,pleasecontactthedirector,ourownKevinKlotz,at281-980-9812,kklotz@stlaurence.org.TheMasswillbeonThursday,July14,andauditionsandrehearsalswillbeheldatSt.Dominic’sChancery.Formoreinformationontheconvention,pleasegotowww.npm.org/EducationEvents/convention.

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

Findmoreinformationaboutallourparishgroupsandministriesatwww.stlaurence.org.

SACRAMENTPREPARATIONBaptism RoseDavis 281-980-9812Confirmation(Teens) SaraSahlezghi 281-265-5774Confirmation(Adults) MaryVisser 281-265-5774FirstHolyCommunion MelissaCalcote 281-265-5774FirstReconciliation MelissaCalcote 281-265-5774MarriagePreparation TheresaRawls 281-980-9812MarriageSponsorCouples Sharon&JohnHarry 281-980-8090FAITHFORMATION&EDUCATIONA.C.T.S.Retreat Dcn.DonBurns 281-734-8715AdultFaithFormation JustinFrato 281-265-5774Edge(MiddleSchool) EricPainter 281-265-5774ElementaryCCE JoanHastreiter 281-265-5774FamilyFaith JoanHastreiter 281-265-5774LifeTeen(HighSchool) KrisFrank 281-265-5774NaturalFamilyPlanning Jacob/JillianCounts 281-300-3704ParishSchool(SLCS) DebraHaney 281-980-0500ParishSchoolBoard MichaelHurtado 281-635-0926ParishSchoolPTO KristinHoly 281-491-8236 SusanCrockett 713-857-5504RCIA JustinFrato 281-265-5774VacationBibleSchool MonicaDoucet 281-265-5774VocationsCommittee 281-980-9812WeekdayChildren’sProgram BeckyWilkinson 281-313-0329

PRAYERGROUPS&SMALLCHRISTIANCOMMUNITIESCathMenCalledtoBeSaints JimKij 281-253-4800ChallengeClubforGirls MonicaHager 281-240-7672ContemplativePrayer ElaineSmith 281-499-6660DivineMercy(AM) SallyFlowers 281-265-8360DivineMercy(PM) PattiKallemeyn 281-438-0696HeartsofJesus&Mary MargieCalo 281-980-4711LayApostlePrayer KayQuenan 281-265-3238LegionofMary CarmelitaKussad 713-922-2446Men’sBibleStudies SteveEwbank 281-980-5575St.AnthonyofPadua JosephEllankil 832-282-3032 SunnyTom 832-620-7417SmallChristianComm GenovevaDuque 281-980-1014TuesdayAMBibleStudy ReginaJohnson 281-403-1792LITURGICALMINISTRIESAdoration JaniceSwoboda 281-980-8481AltarLinenCare RoseDavis 281-980-9812AltarServers JoySmith 281-265-0839Art&Environment MicheleHolbrooke 281-265-8425 CatherineShort 713-628-3949Children’sLiturgy SusanChoate 281-682-3389oftheWord ClaireGregory 281-208-2715ExtraordinaryMinisters TomRuck 713-855-2399LiturgicalMinisters TheresaRawls 281-980-9812MassHospitality HalMechler 281-543-9876MusicMinistry MaryThompson 281-980-9812 KevinKlotz 281-980-9812

SOCIALCONCERNS&SOCIALJUSTICEBridgestoLife DanaCutbirth 281-343-1417CorrectionalMinistry Dcn.AlBothe 713-582-3870 Dcn.CharlesPlant 281-300-3059FuneralReceptions SueKulha 281-265-8332HabitatforHumanity StevePondell 281-253-7088LearnEnglishMinistry WendyMoore 713-208-5169LearnSpanishMinistry AdrianaGutierrez 713-269-2851MealsThatHeal MaryAnneTalab 281-438-2381MedicalMissionaries CordellSt.Cyr 832-449-3759MinistryofSt.Joseph TimBeverick 281-265-1533RespectLife MarieMcCoy 281-265-7749SeniorRides&More AnnetteBisanz 281-980-1449SocialConcerns PennieDeGroot 281-980-9812SocietySt.JohnDeMatha DeaconAlBothe 713-582-3870

MINISTRIESOFPASTORALSUPPORTAnnulments AnneMarieDaniel 281-265-5774BereavementMinistries:GriefSupportGroup SandyBarber 281-633-9090GrievingFamilies AgnesFernandes 281-933-3721H.O.P.E. AnnetteBisanz 281-980-1449CancerSupport AngelaRankin 832-945-2245CaregiversSupportGroup LoriKnowles 281-261-5738 LorrieKehoe 281-980-2431DivorceCare JaniePicou 832-860-3398NAMI PatSumner 281-265-1554P.A.C.T.(ParentingGroup) SteveBrown 832-471-6131PastoralCareforSick AmbroseGraham 713-865-3729SpiritualDirection AnneMarieDaniel 281-265-5774

EVANGELIZATION,STEWARDSHIP&LEADERSHIPCome&See Art&MarilynRamponi 832-945-2110DiscipleshipCouncil MarcSherman 713-962-0617EvangelizationCommittee MarieMcCoy 281-265-7749FinanceCouncil BobLadd 281-980-3246FinancialPeaceUniversity JasonDavalos 832-876-9824PastoralCouncil TomRuck 713-855-2399WelcomeMinistry EvaFernandez 832-633-5640

COMMUNITY&PARISHLIFEAfricanCatholicCommunity EstherIredia 832-661-2945Bazaar TomBarry 281-545-4112 LesFuchs 832-360-3104BoyScoutTroop828 CraigPopp 281-731-6140CubScoutPack1828 DannyKliebert 225-614-3148CatholicDaughters PamWhite 281-265-3070CouncilofCatholicWomen MaryAnnBrenner 713-306-6410FamilyMinistry MelissaCalcote 281-265-5774FilipinoCommunity FeVicerra 713-248-1164HispanicMinistry FranciscoRojas-Ayala 281-690-3374KnightsofColumbus GaryArrington 713-882-9567LadiesGuild JoanO’Daniel 281-788-5430Moms&Tots ChrissyCampbell 310-926-7085St.LaurenceSingles KathyGawlik 281-980-2677Seniors(JOYClub) AnneHiggins 832-755-5597VietnameseGroup AmyLe 281-330-0565WomenoftheCloth MargieKoenig 281-313-3625YoungAdultGroup SteveWasher 585-410-4467

Adoration in the Chapel WeatSt.LaurencepraythatallmayknowthetruepresenceofJesusintheBlessedSacrament,andbegracedwiththeholydesiretospendtimewithourGodinadoration.Pleaseprayerfullyconsiderthehourslistedthatweareinneedofcommittedadorersandsubs.CallJaniceSwobodaat281-980-8481or832-816-4660.

WewillnothavescheduledadorationoftheBlessedSacramentduringtheMemorialDayholidayfrom2pmonFriday,May27,until8amTuesday,May31.

ADORERSSTILLNEEDEDFORTHESEHOURS:Monday1am-2am;Tuesday4am-5am;Saturday2am-3am

July21-24:Women’s ACTS Retreat Registrationopensnextweekend,May21-22,forthefirst-everSt.LaurenceWomen’sACTSRetreat,tobeheldthissummer,July21-24.Lookforthetableontheplazatoregisterandgetallthedetails.Onlineregistrationwillalsobeavailable.Forinfonow,pleasecontactSusanHerrington,sherrington14@gmail.com,832-656-4477,orvisitwww.stlaurence.org/womens-acts-retreat.

Spiritual Direction at St. Laurence Isyourheartrestless?AreyouexperiencingalongingtogrowclosertoGod?Areyouexperiencinglife’stransitionsandfeelinglikeGodisdistant?SpiritualdirectorsareavailableatSt.LaurencetowalkwithyouonyourspiritualjourneyintheprocessofcominghometoyourdeepestselfanddiscoveringGodinthemidstofdailyliving.ContactAnneMarieDanielat281-265-5774oradaniel@stlaurence.org.

St. Laurence Adult Singles Group TheSt.LaurenceAdultSinglesMinistryservesadultsofallageswhoarewidowed,divorced,separatedornevermarried.Formoreeventinfo,emailusatst.laurencesingles@gmail.com.

SUN,5/22@9:00AM–Mass&Brunch.MeetintheelevatedseatsbythechoirforMass,thengogetbrunchatSkeeters.

TUE,5/24@7:00PM–MonthlyMeeting.MeetusintheTrinityRoom(neartheparishhall)forourmonthlyplanningmeeting!

FRI,5/27@6:00PM–DinneratJapaniero’s.Let’sgetsomesushiandLatinfoodtogetheronSugarLandTownCenter.

LIBRARY CARDS Comeandgetit!Ifyou’veappliedforalibrarycard,it’swaitingforyouattheMainReceptionDeskattheAveMariaCenter.Ifyouhaven'tyetfilledoutanapplicationorcheckedoutouramazinglibrary,

stopbyandtakealook.Thelibraryisturningintoaprettyexcitingplacetobe!CominginJune:StoryTimeforChildrenandanewSt.LaurenceParishLibrarySummerReadingProgram!Formoreinfo,contactSusanMuléat281-255-5774orsmule@stlaurence.org.

MinistryNewsLadies Guild: Toppingoffanotheryear!

Ladies,cometothefinalmeetingoftheyearonThursday,May19,at6:30pmintheparishhall,toreminiscethispastLadiesGuildyearoffun,fellowship,andservicetoothers!It’sbeensweet—sowillthiseveningaswe‘TopOfftheNight’withicecreamdesserts!Pleasebringafavoriteicecreamtoppingtoshareora

desserttobetoppedorpairedwithicecream!We’llenjoythistreatandrelaxwithagameortwo.Newcomersarewelcome–seewhatLadiesGuildisallaboutandplantobeanactivememberwhenwestartupagaininthefall.Formoreinformation,pleasecallPresidentJoanieO’Danielat281-788-5430.

Special Needs Faith Formation Ourparishembracesallchildrenandisblessedtoofferfaithformation(CCE)andSacramentpreparationclassesdedicated

especiallytothosestudentswhohavelearningand/ordevelopmentaldifferencesorneeds.Ifyouhaveachildwhomay

benefitfromsuchaprogram–orifyouhaveapassionforworkingwithchildrenchallengedbylearningdifferences–please

contactJoanHastreiterorMelissaCalcoteat281-265-5774.

JOIN OUR HABITAT TEAM! SpendaSaturdaywithourHabitatforHumanityministrytobuildtheir11thhouseforafamilyinneed.Notoolsorexperienceneeded,justbeatleast16yearsoldandeagertowork.CallSteve

Pondellat281-253-7088orgotowww.stlaurence.org/habitat-for-humanity.WanttohelpfeedthehungryvolunteerworkersoneSaturday?SignupforaSaturdaywithLawerencePerreauatlperreau@comcast.net,832-525-8717.

Spirituality & Healing Series

Nutrition&Spirituality:RestoringaHealthyBodyRhythmThursday,June16,7:00-8:30pmAveMariaCenterPresenter:LauraLaine,SophiaGraceCenterforNutritionThistalkisaboutrediscoveringtheSacredRhythm/HolyOrderthatnourishes,keepingushealthyandbalanced.

INFO:AnneMarieDaniel,281-265-5774,adaniel@stlaurence.org

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUGAR LAND, TEXAS May 15, 2016

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December8,2015–November20,2016

InthisJubileeYearofMercy,passingthroughaHolyDoorispartofthepilgrimagethatallCatholicsareencouragedtomake,whetherduringatriptoRomeoratriptothecathedralsorspeciallydesignatedchurchesintheirowndioceses.Thesepilgrimagescomewithspecialgraces,andtheyalloweachofustoshareinthemanyblessingsoftheHolyYear.

EightCatholicchurchesintheArchdiocesewillserveaspilgrimagesitesduringtheHolyYearofMercy:

ST.MARYCATHEDRALBASILICA2011ChurchSt.,Galveston,77550(409)762-9646

CO-CATHEDRALOFTHESACREDHEART1111St.JosephPkwy.,Houston,77002(713)659-1561

ST.BERNADETTECATHOLICCHURCH15500ElCaminoReal,Houston,77062(281)486-0337

OURLADYOFGUADALUPECATHOLICCHURCH2405NavigationBlvd.,Houston77003(713)222-0203

OURLADYOFLAVANGCATHOLICCHURCH12320OldFoltinRd.,Houston,77086(281)999-1672

ST.FRANCISOFASSISICATHOLICCHURCH5100DabneySt.,Houston,77026(713)672-7773

ST.IGNATIUSCATHOLICCHURCH7810CypresswoodDr.,Spring,77379(281)370-3401

ST.THERESACATHOLICCHURCH-SUGARLAND705St.TheresaBlvd.,SugarLand,77498(281)494-1156

Forvisitinginformation,pleasecontacttheseparishesdirectly.

Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

LordJesusChrist,youhavetaughtustobemercifulliketheheavenlyFather,andhavetoldusthatwhoeverseesyouseesHim.

Showusyourfaceandwewillbesaved.

YourlovinggazefreedZacchaeusandMatthewfrombeingenslavedbymoney;theadulteressandMagdalenefromseekinghappinessonlyincreatedthings;madePeterweepafterhis

betrayal,andassuredParadisetotherepentantthief.

Letushear,asifaddressedtoeachoneofus,thewordsthatyouspoketotheSamaritanwoman:“IfyouknewthegiftofGod!”

YouarethevisiblefaceoftheinvisibleFather,oftheGodwhomanifestshispoweraboveallbyforgivenessandmercy:letthe

Churchbeyourvisiblefaceintheworld,itsLordrisenandglorified.

Youwilledthatyourministerswouldalsobeclothedinweaknessinorderthattheymayfeelcompassionforthoseinignorance

anderror:leteveryonewhoapproachesthemfeelsoughtafter,loved,andforgivenbyGod.

SendyourSpiritandconsecrateeveryoneofuswithitsanointing,sothattheJubileeofMercymaybeayearofgracefromtheLord,andyourChurch,withrenewedenthusiasm,maybringgoodnews

tothepoor,proclaimlibertytocaptivesandtheoppressed,andrestoresighttotheblind.

WeaskthisthroughtheintercessionofMary,MotherofMercy,youwholiveandreignwiththeFatherandtheHolySpirit

foreverandever.Amen.