December 14, 2014

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood: This time of year we give thanks to God for His many gifts and we prepare for the greatest gift—the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior. It has been a tradition here at St. Lawrence to share some of the parish needs so parishioners can thank God and celebrate the birth of our Savior through a gift to the parish. This list will be posted in the bulletin for several weeks. If you would like to make a gift to the parish, please select an item (or items) on the list, place the money (or check) in an envelope marked “WISH LIST 2014”

with your name on it as well as the gift you have selected. The envelope can be given to me, Fr. Duquaine, the Parish Office, or placed in the collection. Thank you in advance for sharing your many gifts with your parish!

“THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 14, 2014”

Office Mini Blinds—Anonymous Office Mini Blinds—In Memory of Kathy Amato Office Mini Blinds—Kathy Dienhart Office Mini Blinds $50 Office Mini Blinds $50 Office Mini Blinds $50 Replacement Rose Bushes—In Memory of the Deceased Members of Hoefer Fam. Replacement Rose Bushes—In Memory of Deceased Members of Moser Fam. Replacement Rose Bushes $75 Sacristy Supplies/Linens — Joann Layton Sacristy Supplies/Linens—Jackie & Ed Spitznagle Sacristy Supplies & Linens— Lisa & Ben Ayala & Janet Drabik Sacristy Supplies & Linens—John & Pat Bennett Sacristy Supplies & Linens—John & Pat Bennett Sacristy Supplies/Linens—Susan Schafer Wedding Rite Books $100 Replacement Lectionary—Joe Walters School Desk Chairs—Will & Kelly Carpenter School Desk Chairs—Will & Kelly Carpenter School Desk Chairs—Will & Kelly Carpenter School Desk Chairs—Will & Kelly Carpenter School Desk Chairs $150 School Desk Chairs $150 School Desk Chairs $150 School Desk Chairs $150 Office Chair $150 Office Chair $150 Parish Library New Books—In Memory of Jim Schafer

Parish Library New Books—Anonymous Additional Microphones $275 Additional Microphones $275 Easter Candle $300 Replacement Chalice—Anonymous Replacement Chalice — In Memory of Jim Schafer Landscape Mulch—Anonymous Landscape Mulch—Anonymous Dishwasher (office kitchen) —Saint Lawrence Sewing Circle Dishwasher (rectory) — In Memory of Jim Schafer Washing Machine (rectory) $600 Dryer (rectory) - John & Roberta Brettnacher Gas Stove (Rectory)—Smith/ Blizzard Family Gas Stove (office kitchen) $600 Tree Removal & New Tree $800 Tree Removal & New Tree $800 Tree Removal & New Tree $800 New Office Computer $950 New Office Computer $950 New Office Computer $950 Playground Rubber Mulch $1,000 Playground Rubber Mulch $1,000 Playground Rubber Mulch $1,000 Playground Equipment $1,500 Playground Equipment $1,500 Playground Equipment $1,500 2012 Fruitful Harvest Balance $12,000 School Expansion $50,000 School Expansion $50,000 School Expansion $50,000 School Expansion $100,000 School Expansion $250,000

WISH LIST 2014

Liturgy Schedule

Monday, December 15th 8:15 a.m. Eugene Anderson 5:15 p.m. Jama Fields Tuesday, December 16th 8:15 a.m. Liv. & Dec. of Miriam Walters Fam. 10:00 a.m. Mass at Rosewalk Margaret Schilling Wednesday, December 17th 8:15 a.m. Kay Schilling 6:30 p.m. Russ Gourley Thursday, December 18th 8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli Companies Employees Friday, December 19th 8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention Megan Murphy LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday, December 20th 5:00 p.m. Paul Riehle Sunday, December 21st 8:00 a.m. George & Helen Meluch 9:30 a.m. Liv. & Dec. John Bresnahan Fam. 11:15 a.m. Parishioners of St. Lawrence 5:00 p.m. Liv. & Dec. of Schmitz/Roswarski Family

George Baker

Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral. The meeting will be informal but will include information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how to make this event more meaningful for you the parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents are also welcome to attend the meeting if available. Please call the office 742-2107 to register.

“THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER”

Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol Meeting is being offered Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist with ministries/activities involving any children from our parish are required to attend one of these meetings every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee or need to renew your paperwork and background check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required – no later than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).

Ministers Schedule Saturday, December 20, 2014 5:00 p.m. C. & T. Muller (R) S. & M. Brown, G. Kochert, C. Gross, T. DeLion, B. German, N. Winningham (C) J. & T. Bjork, L. Rush (S) Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:00 a.m. L. & M.A. Steiner (R) B. & M. Henry, M. Grogan, M.A. Lawrence, C. Smith, P. Meluch, 1 needed (C) E. & S. Henry (S) 9:30 a.m. D. Lowry, N. Sauer (R) W. Wiley, J. & L. Vanderwielen, L. Arvidson, B. White, D. Dillard, K. Redinbo, J. Walters (C) A., B. & J. Yeaman (S) 11:15 a.m. A. Lindberg, M.F. Nelson (R) L. Fallen, J. Peden, M. Helms, C. Clark, S. & R. Starks, P. Aranas (C) B. & H. Fallen, L. Bordenet (S) 5:00 p.m. L. Brandt, S. Bonner (R) D. Koning, J. & P. Bennett, T. Hunley, J. Harris, C. Mejia, L. Cupero (C) M. Farmer, J. Drerup, N. Arellano (S)

Sacrificial Fund, December 7, 2014 $15,455.07 Electronic Fund Transfers $4,350.00 School Expansion Fund $1,794.32

The “90+ Club” celebrates the following December Birthdays:

Anna Wajtas – December 1st

Anna Mae Plank – December 13th Blanche Thelen – December 26th

May God continue to shower blessings of love, joy, and peace in your life!

Q: What is that little dish by the tabernacle? A: It is called an ablution cup and it is a glass dish that has water in it so that a priest or EMHC can rinse any particles of the Eucharist from his or her fingers. This is a way to show reverence for the Body of Christ. When it is time to replace the water, it is poured down the sacrarium (a sink only used for purifying sacred vessels that drains directly into the ground rather than to a sewer). It is important to show reverence to the Eucharist by the way that we treat even the smallest particles. This is why the priest is tasked with purifying the sacred vessels after communion.

RCIA – The Period of the Catechumen Please help us welcome the inquirers who participated in the Rite of Acceptance &

Welcoming into the order of Catechumens at the 9:30 Mass on Oct. 26. This Rite is of the utmost importance. Assembling publicly for the first time, the candidates who have completed the period of the pre-catechumen and declare their intention to the Church and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, accepts them as persons who intend to become its members. God showers his grace on the candidates, since the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks their reception and first consecration by the Church. Please welcome: Phil Trice, Deb Trice, Adam Cornell, Crystal Cornell, Maggie Cramsey, Brian Puskar and Justin Wilson. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their journey of faith. Inquiry sessions continue to meet. Won’t you join us for an inquiry session? For more information please call the Parish Office or Jim at 447-2939.

Christ Renews His

Parish for Women CRHP is a program designed to help you develop a deeper relationship with God while spending time in fellowship with other women of the parish. Consider joining the women’s CRHP weekend, February 21-22, 2015. Contact Dana Fitzsimmons at 765-447-5612, email: [email protected], or Fr. Duquaine at 742-2107 for more information.

Confirmation

Sponsor Verification forms are now overdue. Dec. 14th Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm) Jan. 11th Baptism form and Name paper are due.

Jubilee Christmas

Thank you to everyone who donated wrapping paper and stocking stuffers for Jubilee Christmas. Your generosity was greatly appreciated by the 25 families we served.

Advent Reconciliation

Children in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th will participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation today, December 14th. Parents and families may participate with their child.

Formation Class/ (Bible Study)

All are welcome to come to participate in formation class held Wednesdays evenings, starting after Mass until 7:45pm. The class is held in the Parish Office Building, St. Francis Room. The theme is The Rich Gift of Love: An Insight into JPII's Theology of the Body.

St. Lawrence Has Got Talent UPDATE! We would like to thank everyone who braved the cold to help make this year’s St. Lawrence Has Got Talent Show a big success. We were able to raise $9,775 in donations, which will be used to provide college scholarships for students at our sister center in Unumuno, Nigeria. Thanks again to all of the people who helped out with the show both on and off the stage, and thanks to all of the audience members who bundled up to watch. We couldn't have done it without you!

The Tippecanoe County Right to Life is once again preparing to honor the lives of those who have been lost due to legalized abortion. They will be running their annual signature ad in the Journal & Courier the weekend closest to the anniversary of the January 22, 1973, Roe vs.

Wade ruling that legalized abortion in all states and throughout all stages of pregnancy.

Parishioners will be at the doors of the Church following the Masses the weekends of Dec.

27/28 and Jan. 3/4 to collect names. In order to defray the costs, a $5.00 donation per line is requested. Thank you for supporting life!


Advent Evening Prayer along with Adoration and Confession will be Tuesday evenings Dec. 16 & 23 at 6:15 in the church. Parish Reconciliation Service is December 15th at 7:00pm in the Church.

Deanery Advent Penance Service Schedule:

St. Francis, Attica - December 15th, 7:00pm St. Lawrence - December 15th, 7:00pm St. Mary Cathedral—December 18th, 7:00pm Service/Outreach Opportunities: Advent Outreach Collection will be taken this weekend and next. Monies are divided among different Charities, such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Paul’s in McKee Kentucky, etc. Fr. Underwood and the Parish Council will determine who receives the donations.

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Marriage Moment—A trip down Memory Lane #9: The Honeymoon. Not everyone takes a honeymoon after their wedding but whether you did or not, savor the early days of your marriage. What made them special? What did you learn about each other.

Parenting Pointer—December 12 was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Patroness of the Americas. Tell your children the story of Juan Diego. One thing that is important about Mary's appearance is that she took on the look of this Mexican peasant. How do I think Mary would look if she appeared to me today?

IN THE AREA…

Catholic Support for Persons with Same Sex Attraction Courage is a Catholic spiritual support community for persons with same sex attraction. It aims to assist homosexual men and women —and their families — in dealing with homosexual attractions in light of the moral and spiritual teachings of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know would like more information, please contact Fr. Adam Mauman at 765-473-5543 or [email protected] or to our website at http://couragerc.org/chapter/kokomo.of Youth Minis-


Solemn Evening Prayer Our seminarians know that they have a lot of support in their journey of priestly discernment and preparation, but I need your help to show them your actual faces and hearts in person! Will you help me? On Tuesday, December 30th from 7:00-7:30pm in Lafayette at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception you can join Bishop Doherty, the seminarians and me for the celebration of Solemn Evening Prayer. As part of this celebration, Bishop Doherty will formally institute James Baxter, Cole Daily, John Nguyen and Coady Owens in the Ministry of Acolyte, as well as Christian DeCarlo and Jonathan Matthes in the Ministry of Lector. As they experience these ministries they continue to approach the full ministry of the priesthood by proclaiming God's Sacred Word and assisting in more formal ways at the altar in various celebrations of the Eucharist. This Institution is a simple Rite, but it brings them ever closer to being fully conformed to Jesus the Head, Shepherd and Spouse of the Body of Christ! Will you help me show them your support by joining us in prayer at 7:00pm on December 30th at the Cathedral? I am thankful for your many ways of supporting our local culture of vocations! I also pray that you experience a renewal of Grace during the coming season of Advent! —Fr. David Hasser, Office for Vocations

Here is a listing of current addresses for priests who have served here at St. Lawrence. If you need additional information please call the Parish Office at 742-2107. Thank you.

Fr. Matthew J. Arbuckle

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 14598 Oakridge Rd. Carmel, IN 46032

Fr. Andrew DeKeyser The Bishop’s Office

P. O Box 260 Lafayette, IN 47902-0260

Fr. Daniel Duff St. Mary Church

820 W. Madison St. Alexandria, IN 46001-1520

Fr. Dennis Faker St. Bernard Church 1306 E. Main St.

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Fr. Samuel Futral St. Francis Xavier

P. O. Box 55 Attica, IN 47918-0055

Fr. Dan Gartland Holy Spirit Church 10350 Glaser Way

Fishers, IN 46037-9016

Fr. Kevin Hurley St. Mary Church

2300 W. Jackson St. Muncie, IN 47303

Fr. Leroy Kinnaman St. Peter Church

401 N. Monticello St. Winimac, IN 46996

Fr. Ed Lammert St. Margaret Hall 1960 Madison Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45206-1896

Fr. Chris Miller St. Mary Church

600 Saint Marys Ave Frankfort, IN 46041

Fr. Christopher Shocklee St. John the Baptist Church

340 Mill St. Tipton, IN 46072

Habitat for Humanity Catholic Build 2014 Thank you to all who donated money, helped with construction, provided hospitality, or otherwise helped to make the 2014 Habitat for Humanity Catholic Build possible. Victoria Lappin and her family are thrilled to have their new home! St. Lawrence Habitat ReStore contributions reduced our overall goal of $9,500 by $1,115. Thank you to all those who donated lightly used items to make this possible. Anyone interested in helping with future Habitat for Humanity Catholic Builds, or additional information can contact Russ Clark at 447-1042 or George Kochert at 538-3863. Thank you for your support!

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