December 28, 2014

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

This weekend Jesus, Mary and Joseph remind us of the importance to help our families be holy. This is a perfect time to reflect on what you do as a family to remain united and always centered on Christ. Do you share a meal daily and pray before hand? Do you pray the Rosary together in your living room? Do you correct each other’s faults and show one another the patience and respect necessary to truly follow Our Lord?

Thank You Wish List Donors! You have made it possible for us to accomplish some of our goals here at St. Lawrence. If you still would like to help out, let me know. We can still accept tax-deductible gifts through December 31st.

“FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY, DECEMBER 28, 2014”

Office Mini Blinds—Anonymous Office Mini Blinds—In Memory of Kathy Amato Office Mini Blinds—Kathy Dienhart (2)Office Mini Blinds—Carol Spahr Office Mini Blinds - Jane Peden Office Mini Blinds—John & Margaret Wehrle 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—Tony & Lisa Fallen Replacement Rose Bushes—In Memory of Audrey Lahrman Replacement Rose Bushes—In Memory of Jeanette Lahrman Sacristy Supplies/Linens — Joann Layton Sacristy Supplies/Linens—Jackie & Ed Spitznagle Sacristy Supplies & Linens— Lisa & Ben Ayala & Janet Drabik (2)Sacristy Supplies & Linens—John & Pat Bennett (3) Sacristy Supplies & Linens—Sieb & Jan Siebenthal Sacristy Supplies/Linens—Susan Schafer Wedding Rite Books—Jeff & Signe Hobaugh Replacement Lectionary—Joe Walters (4)School Desk Chairs—Will & Kelly Carpenter School Desk Chairs—In Memory of Bob & Ann Bongen School Desk Chairs—In Memory of Eve Bongen School Desk Chairs—Marge Ryves School Desk Chairs—Marge Ryves School Desk Chairs $150 Office Chair $150

Office Chair $150 Parish Library New Books—In Memory of Jim Schafer Parish Library New Books—Anonymous Microphones—The Crooks Family Microphones—The Crooks Family Easter Candle - In memory of Mahlon Eberhard 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— Anonymous Dryer (rectory) - John & Roberta Brettnacher Gas Stove (Rectory)—Smith/ Blizzard Family Gas Stove (office kitchen) - Anonymous Tree Removal & New Tree $800 Tree Removal & New Tree $800 Tree Removal & New Tree $800 New Office Computer—Anonymous 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 29 8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention McKenzie Murphy 5:15 p.m. Spec. Intention Mary Shorter

Tuesday, December 30th 8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli Companies Employees

Wednesday, December 31st 8:15 a.m. Joseph Patrick & Kitty Noonan

Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule Wednesday, December 31st 6:30 p.m. Dan Redmon Thursday, January 1st 8:15 a.m. Parishioners of St. Lawrence 12:10 p.m. Liv. & Dec. of Vanderkolk/ Robrock Family 6:30 p.m. Gene Peden

Friday, January 2nd First Friday 8:15 a.m. Lois Dwenger

LORD’S DAY MASSES

Saturday, January 3rd First Saturday 5:00 p.m. Robert Hayes

Sunday, January 4th 8:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Lawrence 9:30 a.m. Edith Hickner 11:15 a.m. Charlie Halsema 5:00 p.m. Ed Meyers

The Parish Office will be closed from noon Dec. 31st until Monday, Jan. 5.

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, January 3, 2015 5:00 p.m. M. Brown, K. Anderson (R) M. Riehle, T. DeLion, C. Gross, N. Winningham, S. Brown, B. German, E. Julian (C) C. Haan, K. & J. Riehle (S) Sunday, January 4 2015 8:00 a.m. D. Finney, B. Ahler (R) M.A. Lawrence, L. & M.A. Steiner, M. Grogan, C. Mejia, C. Smith, P. Meluch (C) O. Munn, A. Butz (S) 9:30 a.m. J. Withered (R) D. Dillard, L. Arvidson, J. & L. Vanderwielen, W. Wiley, N. Sauer, B. White, K. Redinbo (C) D. Riley, C. & C. Barrett (S) 11:15 a.m. M. Davis, M.F. Nelson (R) S. & R. Starks, A. Lindberg, C. Clark, J. Peden, M. Helms, P. Aranas (C) G. Chyall, A. Davis, J. Lux (S) 5:00 p.m. S. Schmitz, S. Bonner (R) L. Rausch, J. Seeger, T. Hunley, D. Koning, J. & P. Bennett, L. Cupero (C) N. Arellano, J. Drerup, M. Farmer (S)

Sacrificial Fund, December 14, 2014 $18,594.65 Electronic Fund Transfers $320.00 Immaculate Conception $1,950.00 Advent Outreach $1,681.69 School Expansion Fund $1,647.00

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: Why do we make the sign of the cross with the right hand instead of the left? A: The sign of the cross is an ancient gesture within our Catholic Tradition that reminds us of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), of Christ’s passion and death, and of the forgiveness of sins. It is a prayer of itself, asking that God be present to us. In the West we use an open hand and touch the forehead, stomach, left shoulder then right shoulder while saying, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” The Eastern Catholic tradition joins their thumb, index, and middle finger when signing themselves as a reminder of the Trinity. The other 2 fingers are pressed in the palm as a reminder of the 2 natures in Christ (divine and human). As to why the right hand is used, this could be related to passages in Scripture where the right side is mentioned. A few weeks ago we heard the passage about Jesus separating the sheep, the righteous ones, from the goats, the unrighteous: “he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left” (Mt. 25:32). Also, we hear about Jesus sitting at the right hand of the Father (Mk.16:19). The right side is associated with righteousness and blessings. (email questions [email protected]).

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.

From the Parish Office...

Reminder – Only donations in your church envelopes are recorded. Loose checks are not recorded. If you need your donations for tax purposes please use your envelopes. Thank You! Please let the Parish Office know if your address or phone number changes.

The Spring semester of Antioch YEP (High School Youth Group) has started! All high school students are invited to join the youth group each Sunday for fellowship and food. The youth group will meet in the lower level of the Social Hall at St. Mary Cathedral each Sunday from 6:30-8:00. Registration is not required. For more information contact Sue Bayley at 765-404-0753 or [email protected].

Confirmation

There are many of the Confirmation Candidates who

have not turn in their Sponsor Verification forms they

were due December 7th. Please turn them in to the

Parish Office.

Jan. 11th Confirmation Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)

Jan. 18th Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm)

Jan. 11th Baptism form and Name paper are due.

Religious Education Board

The next Board meeting is Monday, January 5th,

beginning at 7:00 pm in the Bride’s Room of Social Hall.

All are welcome.

Christmas Break

Have a wonderful, joyful Christmas!!! Classes resume

for Kindergarten through Grade 5 on Wednesday,

January 7th. Confirmation classes and grades 6th

through 8th Religious Education classes resume on

January 11th 2015.

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 this weekend and January 3/4 to collect names. In order to defray the costs, a $5.00 donation per line is requested. Thank you for

supporting life!

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

Susan VogtSusan VogtSusan VogtSusan Vogt Marriage Moments & Parenting Pointers December 2014

Marriage Moment— As the year comes to a close, many people review its ups and downs. Share the happiest and saddest time for each of you this past year. Is there anything you want to change to love each other better next year?

Parenting Pointer—It's a couple days after Christmas. Perhaps the house is a mess - but hopefully it's a happy mess. Presumably your child has gotten some nice gifts. Take time to enjoy them together this weekend. Play some games. Rejoice in each other's company. Relax.


Food Pantry – Next Sunday is our monthly Food Sunday to help those in need. Please bring non-perishable food items, toiletries and paper products. Canned meats, cereal, dry milk,

spaghetti & sauce, pasta, rice, peanut butter, laundry detergent and toilet paper are needed. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by those we help!

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 765-742-2107 for more information.

“THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER”

The St. Lawrence “50 Plus Club” St. Lawrence “50” Plus Club will meet Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Social Hall from

1:00-3:30pm. Short meeting, refreshments, fun and good fellowship. Euchre will be played and prizes awarded. For more information call Sonja Wiegand at 490-3829.

Wine, Cheese, Art & Everything Chocolate

St. Lawrence Social Hall January 17, 2015 - TBA

Ecumenical Prayer Service

St. Lawrence Church January 20, 2015 – 7pm

World Marriage Day Event St. Lawrence Social Hall February 6, 2015 – TBA

Father/Daughter Dance St. Lawrence Social Hall February 14, 2015 - TBA

Women’s CRHP Retreat

St. Lawrence Social Hall/Office February 21-22, 2015

Antioch Retreat

St. Lawrence Social Hall March 6-8, 2015

Men of Madness Event St. Lawrence Social Hall March 14, 2015 - TBA

A BIG thank you to our

volunteers who made our

Advent Jesse tree and our Mary tree

so beautiful!

Thanks to everyone who shopped at the Fair Trade store December 14. Your support

directly benefits people living in poverty in Third World countries. Your purchase

makes a difference in their lives!

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


ST. ELIZABETH HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

TO BEGIN WEEK OF JANUARY 12 “Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.”

Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused after the loss of a loved one but aren’t sure where to turn? Spending time with others who are on the same emotional roller coast, in a group setting, can be helpful during your grief journey. St. Elizabeth Hospice has served the greater Lafayette community in the grief support ministry for many years by providing practical information in a facilitated but relaxed group setting. New groups are forming now to begin a 10-week series the week of January 12. To accommodate different schedules, groups are available on either Tuesday evenings (6:00-7:30 pm) or Friday mornings (9:30-11:00 am). Please contact Dwight Herrin, St. Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Group Facilitator, at 423-6911, for more information and to register. You need not make this journey alone!

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