Saint Lawrence Church

FEAST OF THE
TWENTIETH
DEDICATION
SUNDAY
OF THEINLATERAN
ORDINARY
BASILICA
TIME, AUGUST
IN ROME,17,
NOVEMBER
2014
9, 2014

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, November 10th
8:15 a.m. Rosella & Elmer
Kleman
5:15 p.m. Kenny Runkle
Tuesday, November 11th
8:15 a.m. Grace Dienhart
Wednesday, November 12th
8:15 a.m. Eileen Roswarski
6:30 p.m. Special Intention
Thursday, November 13th
8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies
Employees
Friday, November 14th
8:15 a.m. Betty Weaver

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

How Are We Doing with Fruitful Harvest? I
wish I could say that we were all finished with the
campaign and that we could focus on other things.
But, were not quite there yet.
Including pledges from last weekend, only 23% of
registered families have returned a pledge card.
This is 300 families, out of the 1,300 here at
St. Lawrence. This means that 1,000 households have yet to respond.
Our total gifts to date are $146,460.00 which represents 54% of our parish
goal. We still need to raise $121,425.32 to meet the amount St. Lawrence is
responsible for.
We are a parish family and everyone matters. If you have not yet completed
your card, please do so ASAP. And, please consider a monthly gift for the
20 months of the campaign. Just $25.00 each month ends up being a $500
gift in the end.
Thank you to all who have already generously responded this year!

LORDS DAY MASSES

Saturday, November 15th
5:00 p.m. Elmer Kleman
Sunday, November 16th
8:00 a.m. Lorraine Hitze
9:30 a.m. Melvin Elliott
11:15 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
5:00 p.m. Carol Port

School Expansion Update: There will be a special presentation Thursday,

November 13th at 7:30pm in the Social Hall. This presentation is an
add-on to the 7:00 school PTO meeting. In it, I will share what I have come
to understand regarding the history of the school expansion planning and
where we stand presently. Eric Davis will share some information from the
Lafayette Catholic School System related to this project and future
planning. Thank you for your patience as I have taken on the role as your
pastor and the construction of a new building. All parishioners and school
parents are welcome to attend.
Why is Gods Great Gift So Easy to Miss? During the month of October,
we prayed faithfully for the sanctity of human life. And, during the month
of November, we pray for our beloved dead that they may have Eternal Life.
In the midst of our prayer, I am saddened by more and more threats to the
sanctity of human life and a devaluing of Gods incredible gift of life.
Many people see our gift of life as just another disposable product that can
be tossed out casually or disregarded at whim.

Audrey Blizzard
Stan Steill
Gerry DeLion

The recent assisted-suicide in Oregon, lauded by people in media circles as

dignified and noble, demonstrated a missed appreciation of a gift from God.
It approached life as something purely for pleasure that should be without
struggle or pain. It missed out on the opportunity to unite our human
sufferings to those of Jesus Christ on the Cross. And it took God out of
the picture. We are reminded when we hear these stories that our society is
heading down a moral road that is very dangerous and that we should be
praying each day for the sanctity of human life at all stages.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

The 90+ Club celebrates the
following November Birthdays:

Q: What function does limbo perform?

A: The first thing to know is that limbo is only a theory and
it is not part of official Church doctrine. It says that babies
that die before Baptism do not experience the beatific vision
but also dont experience any pain. This theory emphasizes
the necessity of Baptism for salvation, but it fails to
account for the great mercy of God and his desire for all to
be saved. It is more helpful to turn to the Catechism and
see what it says about babies who die before they are
baptized. It says that we should entrust them to Gods
mercy (CCC #1261). In fact, there is such a thing as
baptism by desire. If one is seeking baptism (catechumen)
and he dies before the Easter vigil, his desire to receive the
sacrament brings about the fruit of the sacrament (CCC
#1258). It seems as if the same could be applied to
children who are miscarried or to children who die in
childbirth, whose parents intended to baptism them.
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 Pulsar and Justin Wilson. Please keep them in your
prayers as they continue their journey of faith.
Inquiry sessions continue to meet. Wont you join us for
an inquiry session? For more information please call the
Parish Office or Jim at 447-2939.
The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club
St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club will meet
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 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.
Sacrificial Fund, November 2, 2014
Electronic Fund Transfers
All Saints Collection
School Expansion Fund

$20,028.41
$4,350.00
$2,046.00
$860.00

Elma ONeil - November 2nd

Helen Cors - November 4th
Mayme Dilts - November 11th
Anna RettigNovember 30th
May God continue to shower blessings
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
Baptisms will be held Tuesday, November 18 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.
Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
Meeting is being offered Monday, November 17 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, November 15, 2014
5:00 p.m. T. & C. Muller (R)
G. Kochert, L. Fallen, C. & B. Shelton,
E & N. Julian, N. Winningham (C)
A. Alexander, B. & H. Fallen (S)
Sunday, November 16, 2014
8:00 a.m. J. Meluch, R. Gillam (R)
P. Meluch, J. Murphy, T. & M.A. Lawrence,
B. & M. Henry, C. Smith (C)
E. & S. Henry (S)
9:30 a.m. K. Dienhart, S. Boes (R)
J. Schwartz, J. Roach, J. Walters, K. Redinbo,
J. Parr, C. Mejia, D. Dillard, L. Arvidson (C)
D. & P. Schwartz, A. Denney (S)
11:15 a.m. K. Cahoon, V. Jenkins (R)
J. Jacobson, J. & L. Crum, M.J. Nelson,
T. Loro, S. & R. Starks (C)
A. & E. Jacobson, J. Lux (S)
5:00 p.m. M.A. & F. Gillen (R)
L. Cupero, S. Gillen, T. Hunley, J. Harris,
D. Koning, S. Romig, F. Sanchez (C)
C. Cupero, E. Romig (S)

FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME, NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Formation Class/(Bible Study)
All are welcome to come to the
formation class on Wednesdays
evening starting after Mass until
7:45pm. The class will be held in
the Office building in the
St. Frances Room. The theme is
The Rich Gift of Love: An Insight
into JPII's Theology of the Body.
To whom will I entrust myself?
How will I know if another person
is worthy of my love? Worthy of
my trust? How will I know if I am
worthy of another's love and trust?
Confirmation
The Candidate/Sponsor meeting is today, November 9th,
1:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. All candidates and
sponsors are expected to attend.
Nov. 9
Sponsor/Candidate Meeting Social Hall
Nov.16
Confirmation Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)
Nov. 22/23 Rite of Enrollment at all Masses
First Reconciliation
Please turn in Baptismal Information sheets. Thanks to
those St. Lawrence teachers who helped out with Parent/
Child meeting for First Reconciliation. The First
Reconciliation Ceremony is Monday, November 24th, at
7:00 p.m. in the Church. Those celebrating their first
Reconciliation are asked to come about ten minutes early
so they can pick up their candle.
Children Liturgy of the Word
We still have only four volunteers to
help out with this ministry and are
still in need of more volunteers.
Because of the low turnout of new
volunteer we will have Children Liturgy
the first and third Sundays of the month
starting in January. If you would like to help or have any
questions,
please
email
Ryan
Hillman
at
Hillman@Catholicweb.com or call 423-2396 for more
information.

St. Lawrence Has Got Talent Show

Fall is here! Its the time of year for colorful leaves,
football games, and the St. Lawrence Has Got Talent
Show! For the 7th year running, St. Lawrence will be
hosting its talent show Sunday, November 16th at 2:30 p.m.
in the St. Lawrence School Gym.
We are looking for volunteers of all ages to take part in this
annual event, which raises money for our sister center in
Umunumo, Nigeria. If you sing, dance, tell jokes, act, play
an instrument, or have any other talents
youd like to share individually or as a
group, please call Mary Wise at 742-4917 or
contact Wendy Davis after 11:15 Mass.
We hope to hear from YOU!

To date 300 families have filled-out their pledge

cards for a total amount pledged of $146,460.00.
This represents only 23% of our registered families
and leaves us at 54% of our St. Lawrence Parish goal
of $267,885.32. All parishioners are asked to
prayerful consider if they can make a pledge and help
St. Lawrence pay their share. Each and every pledge
helps - no matter how big or small!
Pledge cards will be available after all the masses at
the back of the church. They will also be available at
the Parish Office from 9-3:00 each weekday or you
can make your pledge online at http://dol-in.org/
index.cfm?load=page&page=188. Your support for
this campaign is greatly appreciated!
The St. Lawrence Parish Library and the Fair
Trade Store are located in the Parish Office
Building. Both are open during normal office
hours 9-3:00 each day. The Library is also
open the 1st Wednesday of each month
during Religious Education. Check us out!

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Jubilee Christmas
Please see the flyer inside this weeks
bulletin for opportunities for you to help
with this years event. If you cannot help
the day of the event, there are still lots of
things you can do! We will need people to take an
ornament from the Giving Tree and donate the new
toys and clothes needed for the children. We will need
donations of money to help pay for the food and gift
certificates that are given to the families.

Will be selling candles

from Hoosier Candle
Company

November 16
after all masses in the
Social Hall
16 oz. jar for $14 or
pack of melts for $6

Scent choices:
Layered Pine Layered Cookie
Layered Cranberry Layered Gingerbread

Makes great Christmas presents!

The McDonalds Monopoly
game has Coke Rewards
as a prize. If you get this
prize, it will say MCR (My Coke Rewards).
Please consider donating it to the St. Lawrence
Coke Rewards Program. The prize is worth 50
points! Thank you for your support.
Culvers Night will be Tuesday, November 18
from 4:30-7:30pm. Come join us for great food,
fun and fellowship! Purchase Scrip at the door
from 5:00-7:00 so we can make double the profit!

Sunday, November 16, 2014

9:0011:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence Social Hall

Meal includes all you can eat

pancakes, sausage, fruit, cereal,
drinks. All proceeds to benefit the
School Expansion Fund.

IN THE AREA
Please join us for the 28th LUM Community
Thanksgiving Celebration at Central Presbyterian
Church from Noon - 2 pm on Thursday November 27,
2014. No need to bring anything but yourself, your family,
and your friends. Even if you have dinner plans later in the
day, please come for coffee and pie and meet some new
friends. Its a wonderful way to experience the spirit of
Thanksgiving while enjoying meaningful fellowship with
neighbors from across Greater Lafayette. Come for the
celebration, the meal, the community.
For more
information, contact the LUM office at (765) 423-2961 or
send an email to sbrouillette@lafayetteurbanministry.org.
Be a LUM Volunteer Shelter Coordinator! As a
volunteer shelter coordinator you will be responsible for
managing the LUM overnight shelter one or two nights
each month. Volunteer coordinators are needed on Friday
and Saturday nights and are fully trained prior to assisting
in the shelter. Shelter coordinators receive 6 hours of
sleep during their overnight shift. For more information
contact Joyce Fasani - jfasani@lumserve.org