THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 7, 2014

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, December 8th
Feast of the Immaculate
Conception
Holy Day Schedule
8:15 a.m. Stan Steill
12:10 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
6:30 p.m. Dick Ramhap
Tuesday, December 9th
8:15 a.m. Joseph Patrick
Wednesday, December 10th
8:15 a.m. Alfred Nelson
6:30 p.m. All Souls
Thursday, December 11th
8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies
Employees
Friday, December 12th
8:15 a.m. Jerry & Edith
Hickner
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, December 13th
5:00 p.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
Sunday, December 14th
8:00 a.m. John & Anna
Meluch
9:30 a.m. Don Layton
11:15 a.m. Denise Albrecht
5:00 p.m. Liv. & Dec. Joe &
Marie Reidy Fam.

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 giftthe 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!

WISH LIST 2014

Office Mini BlindsAnonymous
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Replacement Rose Bushes
$75
Replacement Rose Bushes
$75
Replacement Rose Bushes
$75
Sacristy Supplies & Linens Joan
Layton
Sacristy Supplies & Linens
$100
Sacristy Supplies & Linens
$100
Wedding Rite Books
$100
Replacement LectionaryJoe
Walters
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsWill & 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 BooksIn Memory
of Jim Schafer
Parish Library New Books
$200
Additional Microphones
$275

Additional Microphones
$275
Easter Candle
$300
Replacement ChaliceAnonymous
Replacement Chalice In Memory
of Jim Schafer
Landscape MulchAnonymous
Landscape MulchAnonymous
Dishwasher (office kitchen) Saint
Lawrence Sewing Circle
Dishwasher (rectory) In Memory
of Jim Schafer
Washing Machine (rectory)
$600
Dryer (rectory)
$600
Gas StoveSmith/ 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

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Q: What is that little dish by the tabernacle?

The 90+ Club celebrates the

following December Birthdays:

Anna Wajtas December 1st

A: It is called an ablution cup and it is a glass dish that has
Anna
Mae Plank December 13th
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 Blanche Thelen December 26th
show reverence for the Body of Christ. When it is time to
replace the water, it is poured down the sacrarium (a sink May God continue to shower blessings
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
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 Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
even the smallest particles. This is why the priest is tasked Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at
7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
with purifying the sacred vessels after communion.
The meeting will be informal but will include
information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
RCIA The Period of the Catechumen
to make this event more meaningful for you the
Please help us welcome the inquirers who
parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
participated in the Rite of Acceptance &
are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
Welcoming into the order of Catechumens
Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
at the 9:30 Mass on Oct. 26. This Rite is of the utmost
importance. Assembling publicly for the first time, the
Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
candidates who have completed the period of the Meeting is being offered Tuesday, January 13 at
pre-catechumen and declare their intention to the Church 7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish
and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist
accepts them as persons who intend to become its with ministries/activities involving any children from
members. God showers his grace on the candidates, since our parish are required to attend one of these meetings
the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee
their reception and first consecration by the Church. Please or need to renew your paperwork and background
welcome: Phil Trice, Deb Trice, Adam Cornell, Crystal check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts
Cornell, Maggie Cramsey, Brian Puskar and Justin Wilson. approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required no later
Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any
journey of faith.
questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
Inquiry sessions continue to meet. Wont you join us for
an inquiry session? For more information please call the
Ministers Schedule
Parish Office or Jim at 447-2939.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
5:00 p.m. M. Grundman, K. Anderson (R)
The St. Lawrence "50" Plus Club will M. Riehle, K. Askins, E. & N. Julian, T. DeLion,
meet Wednesday, December 10, 2014 N. Winningham, B. German (C)
at the GOLDEN CORRAL FOR K. & J. Riehle, A. Alexander (S)
LUNCH AT 11:30AM. Euchre will be played and prizes Sunday, December 14, 2014
awarded. Price is $11.00. For reservation call Sonja 8:00 a.m. J. Meluch, B. Ahler (R)
Wiegand at 589-3292 or cell phone 490-3829. Make M.A. Lawrence, P. Meluch, C. Smith, C. Mejia,
checks out to St. Lawrence Senior Citizens Club and M. Coomey, M. Grogan, 1 needed (C)
mail to 5199 Marian Dale Dr. Lafayette, In 47905. A. Butz, O. Munn (S)
9:30 a.m. J. Parr, K. Dienhart (R)
Come for a day of fun and good fellowship.
J. & C. Pechin, J. Roach, J. Walters, B. White,
K. Redinbo, D. Dillard, L. Arvidson, (C)
Culver Night will be Tuesday, December 9 from K. & L. Hutzel, E. Suppinger (S)
4:30-7:30pm. Come join us for great food, fun and 11:15 a.m. K. Cahoon, M. Davis (R)
fellowship! Purchase Scrip at the door from 5:00-7:00 P. Jaynes, J. & L. Crum, M.J. Nelson, V. Jenkins,
M.F. Nelson, P. Aranas (C)
so we can make double the profit!
J. Lux, A. Davis, G. Chyall (S)
5:00 p.m. A. Reuzenaar, S. Bonner (R)
Sacrificial Fund, November 30, 2014
$12,608.93 J. & D. Seeger, B. & R. Reuzenaar, J. Harris,
Electronic Fund Transfers
$320.00 H. Jacobson, L. Cupero (C)
School Expansion Fund
$1,180.00 A. & E. Jacobson, M. King (S)

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 7, 2014

Are you getting ready for holiday shopping?

Do you want to get your teacher, family,
friends something for Christmas? Do you like
supporting the St. Lawrence school?

Save the Date!!

Confirmation
Sponsor Verification forms are due December 7th.
Dec. 7th
Dec. 14th
Dec. 7th
Jan. 11th

When: Friday, December 12th

ALL DAY from 9am10pm
Where: Barnes and Noble
Why: St. Lawrence School is hosting a book
fair to purchase new books for the library!

Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm)

Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm)
Sponsor Verification forms are due.
Baptism form and Name paper are due.

Jubilee Christmas
Jubilee Christmas is Dec. 13 and the religious education
children have been asked to give wrapping paper and
supplies. If you have not done so please bring the
supplies to the Parish Office or Church no later than
Monday, December 8th. Please be generous.
Advent Reconciliation
Children in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th will participate in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Sunday, 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.

Dont forget!!!!

Buy script and the school earns 9% on top

the 15% we will earn with the book fair.
Tell them you are part of St. Lawrence
School so we will get credit!
Everything in the store applies;
Starbucks, Nooks, movies and music,
toys and games, stuffed animals,
Cheese Cake Factory cheesecakes
will be sold, and of course BOOKS!
We will have family fun stuff in the
evening...more to come!
Come ANYTIME on the 12th!

Susan Vogt

Marriage Moments &

THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished to the
Parenting Pointers
Parish without charge. The advertisements that
December 2014
appear completely defray all publishing costs
with which the church would otherwise be
burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as Marriage MomentDecember 8 is the Feast of the
a thank you for their kind generosity.
Immaculate Conception - an angel, Mary, a life changing
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 womens CRHP weekend,
February 21-22, 2015. Contact Dana Fitzsimmons at 765447-5612, email: dmf48@comcast.net, or Fr. Duquaine at
742-2107 for more information.

message. It's almost too surreal to believe. What's our

take away? Ponder the angel's greeting to Mary, "Do
not be afraid." What do my beloved and I worry
about? Remember: "Nothing is impossible for God."
Parenting PointerWith Christmas approaching
this is a good time to talk with your child about
selecting one or several toys to pass on to other
children. It's consistent with the "one in - one out"
principle for keeping a simple home. It doesn't
have to be a favorite toy, but it should be something
they think will bring joy to another.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

How can you make the Season of Advent more

meaningful? Here are some ideas to help you get
started.
Blue Books for Advent Devotions are available at the
doors of the church for Parishioners. These books are a
great way to reflect on Scripture. Note the schedule of
important Advent events on the front cover.
Advent Evening Prayer along with Adoration and
Confession will be Tuesday evenings Dec. 9, 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:
Blessed Sacrament - December 11th, 7:00pm
St. Joseph, Covington - December 11th, 7:00pm
St. Francis, Attica - December 15th, 7:00pm
St. Lawrence - December 15th, 7:00pm
St. Mary CathedralDecember 18th, 7:00pm
Service/Outreach Opportunities:
Jubilee ChristmasDecember 13, 2014. Help is
still needed for this special event which provides
Christmas for needy families who would
otherwise go without. More information is
available in this bulletin.
Advent Outreach Collection will be taken up two
Sundays during Advent. Monies are divided
among different Charities, such as Habitat for
Humanity, St. Pauls in McKee Kentucky, etc.
Fr. Underwood and the Parish Council will
determine who receives the donations.
Advent Reflections with Fr. Robert Barron:
Sign up to receive FREE daily reflections throughout
Advent with Fr. Robert Barron. Each day,
from November 30 until Christmas Eve (December
24), he will email you a short reflection on an
Advent theme, in either English or Spanish (your
choice!). In addition, you will receive exclusive
videos not found anywhere else, special discount
codes for new products, and several giveaways throughout Advent including DVDs, CDs, signed
books, and more. The best part? It's totally FREE!
Sign-up now at AdventReflections.com!

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!
Jubilee Christmas
Saturday, December 13
9:00am to 1:00pm
Thank you to everyone who took an
ornament off the tree. Please bring the
unwrapped gift, with the ornament
attached, back to Church or the Parish Office by
Monday, December 8th. The ornament helps us match
up the gift to the correct child.
There is still a need for volunteers for the day of the
Jubilee. It is Saturday, December 13th from about 9:00a.m.
to 1:00p.m. If you can help, please call Mary Jo Nelson at
404-4274 or email: 1maryjonelson@comcast.net. Also, it is
not too late to give a donation of cash to help pay for
the food that is given to each family. For those who
didn't wish to take an ornament and shop, this gives
you another opportunity to help. You may put your
contribution in an envelope and mark it "Jubilee
Christmas". Just drop it in the collection basket or in the
parish office door mail slot. God will bless you for your
generous gifts to help those less fortunate.

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IN THE AREA
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
Church of the Blessed Sacrament, West
Lafayette, is currently seeking a Coordinator
of Youth Ministry. This position is responsible
for establishing, managing, and supervising
programs for religious education and faith
enrichment for our middle and high school
students. The Coordinator of Youth Ministry works
closely with the Director of Religious Education in
a team approach to the faith formation of our
youth. Applicant must be a practicing Catholic in
good standing with a clear understanding of the
moral guidelines of the Catholic Church. A college
degree or 2-3 years experience in a related field is
preferred; computer skills essential. Applicant
needs to be a team player and possess
outstanding organization and communication
skills. Salary and benefits will be commensurate
with experience. For additional information or a job
description, contact Mary Jayne Downey at
765-463-5733
ext.
106
or
email
mjdowney@blessedsacramentwl.org.