FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, JANUARY 11, 2015

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, January 12th
8:15 a.m. Demetra Kennedy
5:15 p.m. Vince Fitzsimmons
Tuesday, January 13th
8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention
Kiley Field
Wednesday, January 14th
8:15 a.m. Randy Nicoli
6:30 p.m. Jim Schafer
Thursday, January 15th
8:15 a.m. Lorraine Hitze
Friday, January 16th
8:15 a.m. Gene Drabik
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, January 17th
5:00 p.m. Helen Vaughan
DeHahn
Sunday, January 18th
8:00 a.m. Jim & Mary Bongen
9:30 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
11:15 a.m. David Dotson
5:00 p.m. Joe Silver

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

Wine, Cheese, Art and Everything Chocolate! A
few years ago, I hosted a really fun evening called
"Wine, Cheese, Art and Everything Chocolate". It
was an event with great food, wine and beer,
chocolate desserts, entertainment, and an art
auction of works from local artists. In addition to a
really good time, we raised some much-needed
money for Catholic Education.
I will be sponsoring this event once again, right here at St. Lawrence
Saturday, January 17th from 6:30-8:30pm. Our goal is to raise $30,000 that
night to help with much-needed maintenance issues and upgrades to our
current St. Lawrence buildings. The goal of this event is to "Secure the
Future." Tickets are available for purchase after Mass, at the parish office or
by calling Fr. Underwood at 765-742-2107. Tickets are only $25 per person
and space is limited.
The Spiritual Life of St. Lawrence Parish Our primary purpose for
existing as a parish is to lead people to Heaven. We know that the residents
of Heaven are called Saints. We should all strive for this goal by living
holy lives now!
I was most impressed with how many people during the Advent season
expressed this desire through their involvement here at Church. Our Tuesday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer, and Confessions were
well-attended and lines for the Sacrament of Reconciliation were long. Many
people encountered Gods grace and showed us their love for Jesus Christ.
Stay tuned as we continue to explore more opportunities in the future to
nourish your familys spiritual life.
Where do we stand with Fruitful Harvest 2014? The generosity of
St. Lawrence parishioners has shown forth again. We have accepted
$229,345 in pledges from 500 of our 1,300 families. While we have not yet
met our $267,885 goal, we are getting close and our per-family pledge
amount is higher on average than in the past. Thank you to all who have
made a pledge and contributed to this important diocesan work that supports
our parish.
Please know that we do have to guarantee 90% ($241,096.50) of our goal
and the remainder that is not paid at the end of the campaign in 2016 will
have to be paid out of parish funds. If you have not yet had a chance to
participate in this, please call the parish office to be involved.
Its Flu Season Last week, we re-introduced the Flu Season precautions in
our parish. We want to do our part to prevent the spread of disease and keep
our parishioners healthy. We will not be distributing the Precious Blood,
holding hands during the Lords Prayer, or shaking hands during the sign of
peace until things start looking better (possibly around Easter). A few things
to keep in mind:

If you are sick, its better to stay home and get well. (Missing
Mass because you are ill is NOT a Mortal sin)

Use hand sanitizer and wash your hands regularly.

REMEMBER... Whether you receive just the host or just from the cup,
you still receive the fullness of Jesus Christ.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

The 90+ Club celebrates the
following January Birthdays:
Q: Can any wine, red or white be used for mass?
Catherine Williams January 6th
A: The wine must be natural from the fruit of the vine and
James Hayden January 18th
not spoiled. (Code of Canon Law 924 3) The wine can be
Donald Benner January 24th
red or white but the important word in the quote from canon
law is natural. A further interpretation of this is given by a May God continue to shower blessings
Dominican theologian named Nicholas Halligan, O.P. The
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
Holy See has been insistent that the sacramental or Mass
wine come from sources beyond suspicion, since there are Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
many ways in which wine can be vitiated or adulterated, Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at
many methods that are actually used in this country to 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
preserve, age, ameliorate wines. Wine should be purchased The meeting will be informal but will include
regularly only from reputable vendors of Mass wine or only information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
when otherwise guaranteed to be pure and unadulterated. to make this event more meaningful for you the
(The Sacraments and Their Celebration, Wipf and Stock, parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
6667). Religious goods companies sell altar wine based on are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
these requirements.

RCIA Rite of Christian

Initiation
During the 2nd phase of the RCIA
process, The Catechumenate, the
catechumens and candidates now gather with the
Catholic community on Sundays for the first part of
the mass, during which, together, we hear the
Scriptures, respond to them, and reflect on the
meaning of God's Word for them personally and as
community through the homily. After the homily, they
are dismissed, and with their catechist, to continue a
process of reflection and application of the Word of
God proclaimed in the Sunday assembly. The bulletin
boards have pictures of each of the candidates and
catechumen with their sponsors. When you see them
please welcome them to our parish.
Please keep the Catechumens and the Candidates in
your prayers as they journey toward the Easter Vigil,
when they will become full members of our faith
community. There are no more Rites until Lent
begins on February 18, 2015.
Inquiry will resume sessions the second and fourth
Sunday of each month beginning January 11th. If you
are interested in attending an inquiry session please
call the Parish Office at 742-2107 or Jim at 447-2939.
Sacrificial Fund, January 4, 2015
Electronic Fund Transfers
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
School Expansion Fund

$23,571.38
$4,150.00
$2,914.00
$1,092.00

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 17, 2015
5:00 p.m. K. Anderson, B. Ahler (R)
G. Kochert, K. Askins, S. & M. Brown,
T. DeLion, C. Gross, B. German (C)
M. King, L. Rush, J. Steinhart (S)
Sunday, January 18, 2015
8:00 a.m. R. Gillam, J. Meluch (R)
P. Meluch, M.A. Lawrence, M. Grogan, C. Mejia,
C. Smith, M. Coomey, J. Murphy (C)
E. & B. Lanoue (S)
9:30 a.m. S. Boes, L. Brandt (R)
J. Schwartz, E. Boes, J. & L. Vanderwielen,
D. Dillard, L. Arvidson, W. Wiley, N. Sauer (C)
A. Denney, D. & P. Schwartz (S)
11:15 a.m. M.F. Nelson, J. Parr (R)
H. Jacobson, M. Helms, C. Clark, A. Lindberg,
J. Peden, P. Aranas, L. Cupero (C)
A. & E. Jacobson, L. Bordenet (S)
5:00 p.m. S. Bonner, D. Seeger (R)
S. Hyland, S. Romig, T. Hunley, L. Rausch,
D. Koning, J. & P. Bennett (C)
E. Romig, M. Farmer, J. Drerup (S)

FEAST
THE THIRD
OF THESUNDAY
BAPTISM
OFOF
ADVENT,
THE LORD,
DECEMBER
JANUARY
14,11,
2014
2015

Susan Vogt
Marriage Moments &
Parenting Pointers
January 2015

Classes Resume for Religious Education

Confirmation classes and Grades 6th through 8th
Religious Education classes will resume this Sunday,
January 11, 2015.
Childrens Liturgy of the Word
Children Liturgy of Word (CLOW) will start Sunday,
January 18, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. Mass. CLOW is for
preschoolers (who are potty trained) through 2nd Grade.
Religious Education Mass
Exciting changes beginning next semester for the way
Religious Education classes attend Mass. We will begin
having a Religious Education Mass with all grades
attending Mass at the same time. This Mass will be once
a month and will replace the current Mass schedule for
Religious Education.
Catechist Dinner
The Catechist Dinner is Friday, January 30, 2015, from
5:30-7:30 PM in the Social Hall. Catechists - please
RSVP if you are planning to attend. Any parents who are
willing to help serve food please contact Ryan Hillman at
432-2396 or Hillman@SaintLawrenceChurch.net.
Formation Class/ (Bible Study)
There is a formation class for parents which begins after
Wednesday evening Mass and goes until 7:45pm. The
class will be 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. 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? This course explores
John Paul II's understanding of love as self-gift, loving
through our bodies and doing it in the context of
living for our families, our society and our culture. For
more information contact Ryan Hillman at Hillman@SaintLawrenceChurch.net or at 423-2396.

Marriage Moment A trip down Memory

Lane #10: First home. Homes can be
wonderful, but they can also take a lot of work.
Remember the first home you shared together
whether it be a house, a rental, or a tent. What
did you like most about sharing the same
dwelling? Did you have any decorating or
lifestyle disputes?
Parenting Pointer Many children are
baptized soon after birth and much later
confirmed. Others come to Baptism as adults.
What difference has Baptism made in your
life? (Really! Think about something specific.)
Once you have your own answer talk to your
children about their baptisms. Show photos.
Reenact it.
PARISH NURSE NEWS
The Parish Nurses has small healing blankets
available at the Parish Office. These blankets are
meant for anyone in need of any kind of healing, the
sick, the homebound, or the lonely. They are made of
fleece-like material with a cross. They have been
blessed at Mass and are available at the parish office.
The blankets are given to comfort the person and to
let them know that they are being prayed for daily.
There is a prayer card with the blanket that can be
said daily by the recipient. Please feel free to take as
many as you would like.
Knights of Columbus

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast

Youth New! 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.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

9:00 -11:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence Social Hall
Meal includes all you can
eat biscuits & gravy,
sausage, fruit, cereal,
drinks. Proceeds benefit
School Expansion Fund.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

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.

From the Parish Office...

Wine, Cheese, Art &

Everything Chocolate
St. Lawrence Social Hall
January 17, 2015 - TBA
Ecumenical Prayer Service
St. Lawrence Church
January 20, 2015 7pm

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.

World Marriage Day Event

St. Lawrence Social Hall
February 6, 2015 TBA

The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club

St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club will meet
Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Womens CRHP Retreat

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

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!

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

Antioch Retreat
St. Lawrence Social Hall
March 6-8, 2015
Men of Madness Event
St. Lawrence Social Hall
March 14, 2015 - TBA

FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, JANUARY 11, 2015

ST. ELIZABETH HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS TO

BEGIN WEEK OF JANUARY 12
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!
Do you have a good marriage? Do you want to make it
even better? Why not attend a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend and find out how you can make this
happen? Marriage Encounter Weekends in the first 6
months of 2015 are at the Clarion Hotel, Clarksville from
6-8 February and at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis
from 1-3 May. Visit www.wwme.org for further information.
The Lafayette Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will be hosting their 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner to
support our Annual Scholarship Fund for Catholic high school senior(s) that reside in the Assembly area. Last
year a student from Harrison High School and a student from Central Catholic High School received $1500 each.
The dinner will be Sunday, January 25th from 4-7 pm at the St. Ann Social Hall in Lafayette. The dinner is all
you can eat and will feature salad, spaghetti, bread and drinks. Pre-sale tickets will be sold after all the Masses
January 18, 2015 for $8 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12, under age 5 will be free, or a family pass will be
available for $20. Tickets sold at the door will be $10, $6 and $25, respectively. Raffle tickets are also available
for a 50" LG LED TV for $5 an entry. Any questions, please call Glenn Blahnik at 765-479-4383.