THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 15, 2015

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, March 16th
8:15 a.m. Jan Sterner
5:15 p.m. Spec. Int. Doris Wyant
7:00 p.m. Penance Service
Tuesday, March 17th
8:15 a.m. Eve Bongen
10:00 a.m. Mass at Rosewalk
Charles E. Halsema
Wednesday, March 18th
8:15 a.m. Joe Delaney
6:30 p.m. Rene Arthur Johnson
Thursday, March 19th
8:15 a.m. Mary Brennan
2:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 20th
8:15 a.m. Stan Steill
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
& Confessions
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, March 21st
5:00 p.m. Sandra Morgan
Sunday, March 22nd
8:00 a.m. Ken Runkle
9:30 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
11:15 a.m. Doug Windler
5:00 p.m. Michael Morrison &
Carol Morrison Port

Pat Clark
Gerald Redinbo
Henry Mercker
Brad OFarrell

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

Are You an Adult and Not Yet Confirmed? If
so, please contact the parish office to sign-up for
special Confirmation Preparation classes. You
must be 18+ and out of high-school to participate
in this program. Confirmation is a beautiful
Sacrament where we are sealed with the Holy
Spirit and given specific gifts to live our faith in
the world. Dont miss out on this special grace.
To prepare, we have synthesized the basic tenets
of our Catholic faith into 4 sessions (April 8, 15, 22, 29). They will be
held in the St. Francis Room of the Parish Office from 7-8:30pm each of
those nights. On May 13 at 7:00pm, there will be a Confirmation practice
at St. Mary Cathedral. And, on May 14 at 7:00pm, properly prepared
adults will be Confirmed along side our high-school Confirmation class.
Sign up no later than April 7th.
Confession: Why Bother? We have heard this question posed by people
who dont believe in the Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation. Isnt this
really something the Devil would say? Why bother going to Confession?
Do you really think it matters? Do you really think God cares that
much? Dont let the Devil win. Come to the St. Lawrence Penance
Service on Monday March 16th at 7:00 pm.
The Serpent, The Son of Man, and the Eucharist: In todays Gospel,
we heard John reiterate the words of Jesus. Just as Moses lifted up the
serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone
who believes in him may have eternal life.
I cant help but consider how God knows our hearts and how much we can
handle. For the Israelites, they were caught in the workings and struggles
of their earthly lives. So, Moses met them where they were and offered
them a starting point for faith. If only they looked at a serpent held up
high on a pole, they would be healed from their snake bites. They trusted
and their faith began to grow.
We know that this foreshadowed Jesus being held up high on the Cross.
People looked at himsome with deep faith - and their faith grew. Some,
however, looked at him with contempt, while others just walked away.
Jesus, Our Savior, was lifted high so that we might be healed, not from
snake bites, but from the bite of the serpent that roamed the Garden of
Eden. He was lifted high so that we might be healed of our sins and have
Eternal Life.
Today, as Catholics we are so blessed to have Jesus lifted high once again
in the Eucharist. We gaze on his Body and Blood that are held up at Mass.
We marvel as we consume that life-giving bread from HeavenJesus
Christ himself. And, we are blessed when we come to Jesus in Adoration.
How do you look at Jesus? Are you there making yourself present to Him
so that he can heal you and give you faith? Do you prayerfully attend
Mass? Do you come to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament? Or do you
subtly look on Christ like those who walked away?

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Q: What is the difference between praying before the
exposed Eucharist and just praying before the tabernacle?

The 90+ Club celebrates the

following March Birthdays:

Ester KlineMarch 1st

Patsy MaroccoMarch 15th
A: Blessed Mother Teresa once said, When you look at the May God continue to shower blessings
crucifix you understand how much Jesus loved you
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
then. When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how
much Jesus loves you now. We can receive grace in many
The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club
different ways, and certainly reception of the Eucharist is one
will meet Wednesday, April 1, 2015
of the most powerful ways that we can receive Gods
in the Social Hall from 1:00-3:30pm.
grace. A way to continue to pray about and receive grace
Short
meeting,
refreshments,
fun and good fellowship.
from the reception of communion is to pray in the presence of
Euchre
will
be
played
and
prizes
awarded. For more
the Eucharist. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is when
information
call
Sonja
Wiegand
at
490-3829.
the consecrated host is exposed in a monstrance so that the
faithful can pray before Jesus real presence. St. John Paul II
said, The Church and the world have a great need of Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
Eucharistic worship. The Eucharist is the source and summit Baptisms will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00pm in
of the Christian life. If you have yet to experience Eucharistic the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish Office Bldg.
adoration, I challenge you to try it. There is perpetual The meeting will be informal but will include
Eucharistic adoration at the St. Elizabeth Central chapel and information about the Sacrament of Baptism and
we have adoration on Monday nights during Lent. (email how to make this event more meaningful for you the
parents, your child and the godparents. The
questions to frduquaine@saintlawrencechurch.net)
godparents are also welcome to attend the meeting if
available. Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
RCIA: Period of Purification and
Enlightenment
Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
This final period of preparation is one of
Meeting is being offered Tuesday, April 14 at
intense, spiritual recollection that usually
coincides with Lent. It is a period of Purification and 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
Enlightenment. It is a time for reflection and prayer, more All adults (age 18 or older) who assist with ministries/
than teaching. We will celebrate several rites, giving the activities involving any children from our parish are
candidates strength and grace. March 8th we celebrated required to attend one of these meetings every five
years. If you are a new volunteer/employee or need to
the Rite of Sending at the 9:30am Mass and a Combined
renew your paperwork and background check, please
Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion at plan on attending. The meeting lasts approximately 90
the Cathedral. After this Rite the Catechumens are now minutes. Registration Required no later than 1 day prior to
called The Elect. The three purifying rituals, known as meeting. Please call the office with any questions or
The Scrutinies, strengthen the elect and help to complete concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
their conversion. The Presentation of the Creed and The
Ministers Schedule
Lords Prayer enlighten the minds of the elect in the final
weeks of their preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation, Saturday, March 21, 2015
which will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Lent ends 5:00 p.m. M. Grundman, K. Anderson (R)
when the sacred Triduum begins (Holy Thursday, Good T. DeLion, B. German, N. Julian (C)
Friday and Easter) at sunset on Thursday of Holy Week. A. Anderson, J. & T. Bjork (S)
Please keep The Catechumens and The Candidates in your Sunday, March 22, 2015
8:00 a.m. D. Finney, J. Meluch (R)
prayers as they journey to the Easter Vigil, where they will
P. Meluch, M. Grogan, C. Mejia (C)
become members of our parish.
E. Finney, 1 needed (S)
Inquiry is meeting the second and fourth Sunday of 9:30 a.m. D. Lowry, L. Brandt (R)
each month. If you are interested in attending an J. Walters, J. Roach, D. Dillard, L. Arvidson (C)
inquiry session please call the Parish Office at 742-2107 A., B., & J. Yeaman (S)
or Jim at 447-2939.
11:15 a.m. J. Peden, D. Cramer (R)
M.J. Nelson, J. & L. Crum (C)
Sacrificial Fund, March 8, 2015
$16,211.93
AJ & C. Bordenet, M. Cramer (S)
Electronic Fund Transfers
$4,160.00 5:00 p.m. 2 needed (R)
Catholic Relief
$1,635.00 R. Reuzenaar, S. Hyland, D. Koning (C)
School Expansion Fund
$1,160.00 B. Reuzenaar, L. Schramm, J. Drerup (S)

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THE
THIRD
FOURTH
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
OF ADVENT,
OF LENT,DECEMBER
MARCH 15, 14,
2015
2014

Religious Education
Confirmation
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 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 Wed., 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.

Pray for our Girl

Scouts as they
celebrate
Girls Scout Sunday
today at the 11:15 am Mass

MAKE THE MOST OF LENT

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

Parish Penance Service

March 16 at 7:00pm

Monday Night Lenten Devotions

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

Holy Thursday Simple Meal

Come and join us for a simple meal Holy Thursday,
April 2nd in the Social Hall. Serving at 6:00pm. We will
have 3 kinds of soup. Table service and drinks will be
provided.
We ask that if your LAST name begins with+A thru S
bring a salad; garden, Jell-O, fruit, vegetable, etc.
If your LAST name begins with+T thru Z bring a
dinner bread; rolls, muffins, etc.
After we finish our meal, we will begin the three
day celebration of the Lords passion, death and
resurrection with the Holy Thursday Mass at 7:30pm.
Knights of Columbus

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast

Sunday, March 15, 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.
Everyone is welcome!
Mark your calendars for the 93rd Annual

Easter Monday Card Party

This year our Card Party will be held on Monday, April 6th
at the St. Lawrence Social Hall. There will be two sessions:
in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00pm and in the evening
from 7:00 to 9:00pm. There will be prizes for different card
games played, door prizes, and money trees. A beautiful
hand made quilt donated by our St. Lawrence Quilters will
be raffled. Refreshments will be served. Tickets for the
annual social event will be $2.00.
Volunteers are needed to help with
card party and donations of cookies
would be appreciated. If you can help
or have any questions please contact
Kathy Walters at 430-6196.

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Changing Hearts
Transforming Lives
Impacng the World

Kairos Prison Ministry International is a Christian

faith-based ministry which addresses the spiritual
needs of incarcerated men, women, youth, and
their families. By sharing the love of Jesus Christ,
Kairos hopes to change hearts, transform lives,
and impact the world. Members of St Lawrence
are supporting the team scheduled to go into
I.S.P. (Indiana State Prison) in Michigan City the
weekend of April 9-12th. If you would like to
donate cookies (only a specific recipe is allowed
for the cookies) or would like to provide a small
donation to support the weekend, please pick
up a copy of the recipe from the table in the
Social Hall or stop by the St Lawrence Parish
Office. Note: Cookies can be delivered to the
Social Hall or the Office anytime prior to April 7th
(Cookies do NOT need to be frozen).
For more information, contact Larry Dresch
at 765-418-4795.

Married Couples, 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 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 15, 2015

Susan Vogt
Marriage Moments &
Parenting Pointers
March 2015
Marriage Moments 3 Steps to apologizing
well: 1. I'm sorry. 2. Please forgive me.
3. Try to make an amend. To check yourself,
avoid the word "But" when apologizing. For
example, "I'm sorry, but if you had only..."
Parenting Pointer March 21 is Single Parent
Day. Single parents do double duty. It's hard but
it's not impossible. Your children will eventually
appreciate your sacrifices. If you're not a single
parent, find one and give them a break.

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.
Purdue Students for Life invites you to attend our end of
the year Celebration of Life Banquet March 28th at 7:00pm,
Newman HallSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (535 W. State St.,
W. Lafayette, IN) Please join us for a formal evening of
reflection over our past year at Purdue, and partner with us as
we work to change hearts and save lives on our campus. Cost is
$15 for Adults and $10 for Students. Attire: Business Casual.
RSVP: by March 21st at purduestudentsforlife.weebly.com/
banquet or Amelia Reising at 812-480-1775. All are welcome.

The Rite of Election and The

Call to Continuing Conversion
St. Mary Cathedral, Lafayette
March 8, 2015

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.