FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY, DECEMBER 28, 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
LORDS 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.

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 others 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.

WISH LIST 2014

Office Mini BlindsAnonymous
Office Mini BlindsIn Memory of
Kathy Amato
Office Mini BlindsKathy Dienhart
(2)Office Mini BlindsCarol Spahr
Office Mini Blinds - Jane Peden
Office Mini BlindsJohn & Margaret
Wehrle
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of the Deceased Members of Hoefer Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Deceased Members of Moser Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesTony & Lisa
Fallen
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Audrey Lahrman
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Jeanette Lahrman
Sacristy Supplies/Linens Joann Layton
Sacristy Supplies/LinensJackie & Ed
Spitznagle
Sacristy Supplies & Linens Lisa & Ben
Ayala & Janet Drabik
(2)Sacristy Supplies & LinensJohn &
Pat Bennett
(3) Sacristy Supplies & LinensSieb &
Jan Siebenthal
Sacristy Supplies/LinensSusan Schafer
Wedding Rite BooksJeff & Signe
Hobaugh
Replacement LectionaryJoe Walters
(4)School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsIn Memory of Bob
& Ann Bongen
School Desk ChairsIn Memory of Eve
Bongen
School Desk ChairsMarge Ryves
School Desk ChairsMarge Ryves
School Desk Chairs
$150
Office Chair
$150

Office Chair
$150
Parish Library New BooksIn Memory
of Jim Schafer
Parish Library New BooksAnonymous
MicrophonesThe Crooks Family
MicrophonesThe Crooks Family
Easter Candle - In memory of Mahlon
Eberhard
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 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 ComputerAnonymous
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: Why do we make the sign of the cross with the right
hand instead of the left?

The 90+ Club celebrates the

following December Birthdays:
Anna Wajtas December 1st
Anna Mae Plank December 13th
Blanche Thelen December 26th

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 Christs passion and
death, and of the forgiveness of sins. It is a prayer of May God continue to shower blessings
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
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 Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at
Spirit. Amen. The Eastern Catholic tradition joins their 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
thumb, index, and middle finger when signing themselves The meeting will be informal but will include
as a reminder of the Trinity. The other 2 fingers are information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
pressed in the palm as a reminder of the 2 natures in Christ to make this event more meaningful for you the
(divine and human). As to why the right hand is used, this parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
could be related to passages in Scripture where the right are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
side is mentioned. A few weeks ago we heard the passage Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
about Jesus separating the sheep, the righteous ones, from
the goats, the unrighteous: he will place the sheep at his Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
right hand, but the goats at the left (Mt. 25:32). Also, we Meeting is being offered Tuesday, January 13 at
hear about Jesus sitting at the right hand of the 7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish
Father (Mk.16:19). The right side is associated with Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist
righteousness
and
blessings.
(email
questions with ministries/activities involving any children from
our parish are required to attend one of these meetings
tofrduquaine@catholicweb.com).
every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee
or need to renew your paperwork and background
RCIA The Period of the Catechumen
check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts
Please help us welcome the inquirers who
approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required no later
participated in the Rite of Acceptance &
than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any
questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
Welcoming into the order of Catechumens
at the 9:30 Mass on Oct. 26. This Rite is of
Ministers Schedule
the utmost importance. Assembling publicly for the first
time, the candidates who have completed the period of the Saturday, January 3, 2015
pre-catechumen and declare their intention to the Church 5:00 p.m. M. Brown, K. Anderson (R)
and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, M. Riehle, T. DeLion, C. Gross, N. Winningham,
accepts them as persons who intend to become its S. Brown, B. German, E. Julian (C)
members. God showers his grace on the candidates, since C. Haan, K. & J. Riehle (S)
Sunday, January 4 2015
the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks 8:00 a.m. D. Finney, B. Ahler (R)
their reception and first consecration by the Church. Please M.A. Lawrence, L. & M.A. Steiner, M. Grogan,
welcome: Phil Trice, Deb Trice, Adam Cornell, Crystal C. Mejia, C. Smith, P. Meluch (C)
Cornell, Maggie Cramsey, Brian Puskar and Justin Wilson. O. Munn, A. Butz (S)
Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their 9:30 a.m. J. Withered (R)
journey of faith.
D. Dillard, L. Arvidson, J. & L. Vanderwielen,
Inquiry sessions continue to meet. Wont you join us for W. Wiley, N. Sauer, B. White, K. Redinbo (C)
an inquiry session? For more information please call the D. Riley, C. & C. Barrett (S)
11:15 a.m. M. Davis, M.F. Nelson (R)
Parish Office or Jim at 447-2939.
S. & R. Starks, A. Lindberg, C. Clark, J. Peden,
M. Helms, P. Aranas (C)
Sacrificial Fund, December 14, 2014
$18,594.65 G. Chyall, A. Davis, J. Lux (S)
Electronic Fund Transfers
$320.00 5:00 p.m. S. Schmitz, S. Bonner (R)
Immaculate Conception
$1,950.00 L. Rausch, J. Seeger, T. Hunley, D. Koning,
Advent Outreach
$1,681.69 J. & P. Bennett, L. Cupero (C)
School Expansion Fund
$1,647.00 N. Arellano, J. Drerup, M. Farmer (S)

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THE HOLY
OFFAMILY,
ADVENT,
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
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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 Brides 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!

Susan 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 PointerIt'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.

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 bayleybunch@hotmail.com.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

A BIG thank
you to our
volunteers who
made our
Advent Jesse tree
and our Mary tree
so beautiful!

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 765-447-5612, email: dmf48@comcast.net, or
Fr. Duquaine at 765-742-2107 for more information.

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!
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.
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!

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
Womens 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

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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 arent 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!

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
amauman@stcharlesperu.org or to our website at
http://couragerc.org/chapter/kokomo.of
Youth
Minis-