THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 8, 2015

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, March 9th
8:15 a.m. Adelaide Zink DeHahn
5:15 p.m. Dick Ramhap
7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Mission
Tuesday, March 10th
8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention
Brian Moore
Wednesday, March 11th
8:15 a.m. Camilla Vaughan
Brant
6:30 p.m. No Mass
Thursday, March 12th
8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention
David Redmon
2:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 13th
8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention
Conor Murphy
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
& Confessions
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, March 14th
5:00 p.m. Joseph Walters, Sr.
Sunday, March 15th
8:00 a.m. Maynard Weist
9:30 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
11:15 a.m. Deb Kennedy
5:00 p.m. Carol Port

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

Strong Marriage = Strong Family: With the
hectic schedules of family life, I often hear people
say that they feel selfish taking time as a married
couple to go on a date. They feel like they are
robbing their children of time. Remember, your
marriage must be strongfor your children.
Do something to nourish your marriage. Sign up
for Six Dates for Catholic Couples, beginning
March 21st. There is even babysitting.
RCIA Intensifies Efforts: This weekend, at the 9:30am Mass we begin
the three week period of the Scrutinies. Reflecting on three particular
stories of conversion, the Church shows us how Jesus touched lives and
transformed hearts. This weekend, at the well, the Samaritan woman met
Jesus, had an extremely meaningful encounter with Him, and her life was
forever changed. Leaving her bucket behind, we see how she left her past
sins behind for a new life in Christ. We also see a woman who was hurt,
abused, and mistreated by others. We are reminded that our personal sins
leave marks, but so do the sins from others. Jesus has come to heal them
both. Let us pray for each other that these wounds in our lives may be
transformed by Jesus!
Why did 9:30 Mass have different readings? I mentioned that the RCIA
Scrutinies have special readings, but the regular reading cycle of the
Church offers us a three-year cycle of beautiful readings. What a rich
blessing we have to experience the Year B readings as well this year. In
the Gospel for Year B, Jesus purified the Temple by driving out those
who were making it a place for people to be taken advantage of
(a marketplace). He was saddened that attention was being taken off of
Godin Gods house. This was an opportunity to redirect people to God
and reveal that He is Gods Son, who would be struck down but rebuilt
after three days.
How would Jesus respond to us in His house (the church building)? Do we
honor it? Do we respect it as a House of Prayer? Do we bring to Christ
our worries and ask for him to drive away our sins? This Lent, we reflect
on the Scriptures asking God What do you want me to do in order to
grow in holiness?
March 15 Men of Madness Dont miss this exciting fast-paced
faith-packed day called Men of Madness. There is no mistake it is in
Marchand the only mistake would be not attending.
Based on the Book of Wisdom: This is the man whom we once held in
derision and made a byword of reproachwe fools! We thought that his
life was madness and that his end was without honor. (Wisdom 5:4)

Jeff Dienhart
Joe Sliger

We are transforming the Social Hall into the Man Cave on Saturday,
March 14th from 8:00am6:00pm. All Adult men (18+) of the parish
will want to be there! Its not too late to sign up, please call Deacon Jim
Rush in the parish office.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

We have to understand what the Mass is. It is a meal and a celebration, but
it is also the holy sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The paschal mystery is
re-presented to us at Mass. If we were transported to the moment when
Jesus died, we would be sad, but also in awe at the depth of Jesus love that
he would willing suffer and die for us. We hold this truth in conjunction with
our understanding that he also rose from the dead! If we truly understand
this deep mystery we will show it in our demeanor at Mass.
There is a phrase in Latin to express this, lex orandi lex credendi. It means
that the way we worship reflects what we believe and how we act. Mass is
a solemn encounter with almighty God when we are raised up to the
heights of heaven and come in contact with Him. This should humble us
and give us joy at the same time.

Q: Why dont people smile very much at Mass?

A: We dont always smile when we are praying and thats okay!
Our emotional response to things should always be appropriate for the
occasion. There are times that it is appropriate to smile and times that it is
appropriate to show sadness. Likewise there are times during Mass that one
or the other can be our response. There are times when something in
Scripture or the homily may elicit a smile because of something humorous.
We dont always smile even when we are really happy. Think of things
that you do, that make you happy but dont elicit a smile. I like to shovel
snow as a good form of exercise, but I dont smile while Im shoveling. I
love prayer and sometimes I meditate on sad things like Jesus suffering.

The 90+ Club celebrates the following

March Birthdays:
Ester KlineMarch 1st
Patsy MaroccoMarch 15th
May God continue to shower blessings of
love, joy, and peace in your life!
RCIA: Period of Purification and
Enlightenment
This final period of preparation is one of
intense, spiritual recollection that usually
coincides with Lent. It is a period of Purification and
Enlightenment. It is a time for reflection and prayer, more
than teaching. We will celebrate several rites, giving the
candidates strength and grace. March 1st we celebrated
the Rite of Sending at the 9:30am Mass and a Combined
Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion at
the Cathedral. After this Rite the Catechumens are now
called The Elect. The three purifying rituals, known as
The Scrutinies, strengthen the elect and help to complete
their conversion. The Presentation of the Creed and The
Lords Prayer enlighten the minds of the elect in the final
weeks of their preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation,
which will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Lent ends
when the sacred Triduum begins (Holy Thursday, Good
Friday and Easter) at sunset on Thursday of Holy Week.
Please keep The Catechumens and The Candidates in your
prayers as they journey to the Easter Vigil, where they will
become members of our parish.
Inquiry is meeting the second and fourth Sunday of
each month. If you are interested in attending an
inquiry session please call the Parish Office at 742-2107
or Jim at 447-2939.
Sacrificial Fund, March 1, 2015
Electronic Fund Transfers
School Expansion Fund

$11,049.29
$295.00
$655.00

(email questions to Fr. Duquaine at frduquaine@saintlawrencechurch.net)

Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
Baptisms will be held Tuesday, March 10 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 Tuesday, March 10 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, March 14, 2015
5:00 p.m. J. Gerrety, K. Anderson (R)
M. & S. Brown, G. Kochert (C)
L. Rush, R. Comery, E. Eberhard (S)
Sunday, March 15, 2015
8:00 a.m. L. & M.A. Steiner (R)
C. Smith, C. Mejia, M. Grogan (C)
B. & E. Lanoue (S)
9:30 a.m. B. White, N. Sauer (R)
J. & L. Vanderwielen, J. & C. Pechin (C)
R. Baquerizo, C. Myers, J. Davis (S)
11:15 a.m. Girl Scouts (R)
P. Jaynes, L. Fallen, V. Jenkins (C)
Girl Scouts (S)
5:00 p.m. T. & C. Muller (R)
T. Hunley, J. & P. Bennett (C)
O. Munn, M. Farmer, E. Sturgeon (S)

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Religious Education
Confirmation
March 8th Conf. Class School Library (3-4:45pm)
March 15th Conf. Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)
A reminder that all Confirmation assignments and
forms including have your priest interview are to
be turned in after one of the Masses on the
weekend of April 1st. You may bring the forms
and assignments to the lobby of the social hall. See
St. Lawrences website for copies of forms,
checklist and descriptions under the Formation and
Confirmation tab.
I am in need of people to help with the Confirmation
Retreat on April 11th and 12th at Camp Cary in
Lafayette. Please contact Ryan Hillman at 423-2396
or at Hillman@SaintLawrenceChurch.net if you
would like to help in anyway. Thank you.
First Communion
The Rite of Enrollment for 1st Communion is this
weekend at all Masses. All children are expected
to participate in this Rite.
The 1st Communion Parent/child Meeting is
Saturday, March 14th at 10:30 AM in the Social
Hall, Lower Level.
The 1st Communion Day of Reflection is Saturday
April 18th at 10:00am in the Social Hall. All
children are expected to participate. If anybody
would like to help with lunch for the children at
the 1st Communion Day of Reflection please
email me at Hillman@SaintLawrenceChurch.net or
call 423-2396. Thank you.
Please submit your Baptismal Information Form if
you have not done so. We must have the form so
child can be able to receive 1st Communion.
Lent
During Lent, the children are asked to participate
in Operation Rice Bowl. 75% of our collection
goes to Catholic Services for their programming
around the world and 25% supports local efforts.
The class that brings in the most money per
student will receive an ice cream party.
Spring Break
There will be NO Kindergarten through Grade 5
Religious Education classes Wednesday, March
25th. There will also be NO Religious Education
classes for Grades 6-8 or Childrens Liturgy of
Word Sundays, March 22nd & March 29th. The
sessions are cancelled for Spring Break.
Scholarships
There are two diocesan scholarships for graduating
seniors, the Christopher Warner, and Diocesan
Leadership Scholarships both are for $1,000
each. For more information go to web page at
http://www.dol-in.org.

MAKE THE MOST OF LENT

Stations of the Cross
Thursdays at 2:15pm (except 3/26) with School
Fridays at 7:00pm with Confessions

Lenten Penance Services

Blessed Sacrament - March 12, 7:00pm
St. Lawrence - March 16, 7:00pm

Monday Night Lenten Devotions

Adoration / Confession
March 23, & 30 at 7:00pm

Eucharistic Mission
St. Lawrence
March 9 at 7:00pm
Adoration and Reconciliation
The Eucharist and the Saints.

Parish Penance Service

March 16 at 7:00pm

Spice Up Your Marriage! Join us for six

evenings of fun. SIX DATES for Catholic
Couples is coming to St. Lawrence.
Saturday Evenings: March 21; April 18;
May 16; June 13; July 11; August 8
Schedule:
6:00-6:30Social Hour/Optional for couples
6:30-7:00Program
7:00-8:30Date Time (child-care concludes)
Cost is $25 per couple for the program.
Limited Child-care provided (Suggested free will
offering $5.00 per family).
For more information or to register please contact the
St. Lawrence Parish Office at 765-742-2107.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

EASTER triduum
CHOIR

For anyone who is interested in singing or

playing with the Easter Triduum choir,
rehearsals are Thursday Evenings at 7pm in
the choir loft, and will last 75-90 minutes.
All are invited, including instrumentalists.
Please contact Jon-Paul Hurt at 742-2107,
404-5794, or email jphurt@juno.com
for more information.
The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club
will meet Wednesday, April 1, 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.

Pray for our Girl Scouts as

they celebrate
Girls Scout Sunday today
at the 11:15 am Mass
Susan Vogt
Marriage Moments &
Parenting Pointers
March 2015
Marriage Moments "Thou shall not commit
adultery" (Ex20:14) Adultery does not start with
sex. Unfaithfulness starts by demoting your spouse
by making work, children, internet, hobbies, etc. a
higher priority. What distracts your attention from
your beloved?
Parenting Pointer Mar. 13 is Friday the 13th.
Have fun with your children by joking about frivolous
unlucky things that have happened in your life. Then
turn it around and talk about times when you were
really lucky.

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 8, 2015

The General de Lafayette #249, 4th degree Knights

of Columbus is taking scholarship applications from
any high school senior of the Catholic faith that will be
attending college next year. The senior must reside in
the Assembly area, which consists of the parishes in
Crawfordsville, Oxford/Otterbein, Lafayette and West
Lafayette. Applications will be available from the
parish offices. The application and essay must be
received no later than March 21st, 2015 to the address
listed on the application.
ELM Information Night - If you would like to
learn more about the Catholic Faith and ways you
can serve in the Church, you are invited to
attend the diocesan Ecclesial Lay Ministry
(ELM) Information Night Thursday, March 26,
7-8:30 p.m. We will be meeting in the St. Thomas
Aquinas Room, St. Joan of Arc Church,
Kokomo. ELM is rooted in service to the diocese.
For more information, contact Dr. Anne D. Roat,
Director of the Pastoral Office for Catechesis at
(765) 269-4653, or aroat@dol-in.org.

If you are interested in participating with your family at

the World Meeting of Families this
September in Philadelphia,
please visit: www.worldmeeting2015.org.
This link will offer you the
opportunity to register and find
housing; it also provides you with a
breakdown of the events.
SAVE THE DATE! The Office for Worship and
RCIA will sponsor a WORKSHOP FOR LECTORS
AND READERS Saturday, April 25 (9-noon) at
St. Mary Cathedral in Lafayette.
CATHOLIC SCOUT RETREAT - Scout retreat
Close Encounters with God will be held on Saturday,
March 21, 2015 at St. Maria Goretti Church in
Westfield from 9:00am until 3:00pm. All scouts, both
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, from grades K-12 are
invited. There will be games, stories, prayers, songs
and Mass. The theme is The Luminous Mysteries.
The cost is $5.00 and adults are free. Bring a sack lunch
and drinks will be provided. To register, contact Steve
Chatot at bigbear96@comcast.net or 765-286-5093.
Registration deadline is March 16th, 2015.