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Saint Lawrence Catholic Church
319 Grayson Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: (770) 963-8992 Fax: (770) 963-1710
www.saintlaw.org
FATHER JOHN T. HOWREN
PASTOR
FATHER REY PINEDA
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Parish Center
770-963-8992
Dcn. Terry Millinger | Facilities Mgr.
Rev. Mr. Bob Riddett/Deacon
Sr. Louise Sommer, CSJ | Outreach
Alma Martínez | Parish Secretary
Janet Volion | Bookkeeper & HR Mgr.
Richard Clawson | Liturgy &
Music Director
Kathi McKenna | Liturgy &
Music Associate
Gloria Kennerty | Safe Environment
Amy Titshaw | Custodian
Barbara Baez | Nursery
Faith Formation
770-962-2765
Diane Maguire | Director
Rita Schieber | Initiation Coordinator
Beth Hodgson | PSR Coordinator
Vickie LaClair | Secretary
Communications/
Youth Ministry
770-963-1251
Kelly Schreckenberger |
Director
Preschool
770-962-1676
Wendy Guillory | Director
Ministerio Hispano
678-240-3066
Cristina Corbin | Coordinadora
Sr. Jose Ortiz | Diácono
Counseling Services
Sylvia Elaine Smith, MS, LPC, NCC
404-444-8956
En español:
Dunia Lobo, MA, LPC
678-787-9543
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
thirty-second Sunday in ordinary time
SACRAMENTS
FROM THE PASTOR’S HAND
SATURDAY VIGIL EUCHARIST
5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Spanish).
SUNDAY EUCHARIST
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 3:00 p.m. (Spanish),
and 5:00 p.m. (Teens).
A nursery is available during all Masses.
WEEKDAY EUCHARIST
Monday-Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and
Friday at 7:00 p.m. (Spanish; September-May)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS follows the
restored rites of the ancient Catechumenate.
THE CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN
Age seven and older takes place in a community of
young inquirers who prepare for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Octave of Easter.
THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS
Is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month (English)
and last Sunday of the month (Spanish),
except during Lent.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING
Saturdays during 9:00 a.m. Mass and upon request.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Couples contemplating marriage should contact a
deacon or priest at least six months before their
desired wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
Those interested in ministry as a priest, deacon, sister
or brother should contact a parish priest.
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Veterans Day
Though observed as a holiday on Monday, Veteran’s Day will
be celebrated in our nation this Wednesday, November 11th.
The reason for this date is that, while on June 28, 1919 the
Treaty of Versailles was signed, bringing an official end to
World War I, an armistice had been reached seven months
earlier at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month!
For the longest time, the day was known therefore as Armistice Day. It was in the wake of World War II that the day
became known as Veteran’s Day. Folks regularly get this day
confused with Memorial Day (in May). But please take care
to acknowledge the distinction: Memorial Day is specifically
for remembering all our deceased veterans; Veterans Day is
for honoring our living ones.
Our Veterans, men and women living among us, as well as
those others still in service around the nation and world, have
given a portion if not all of their life’s work to be a part of the
armed forces. This is, therefore, a day for all of us to honor
and give them our thanks for their willingness to be of service
to us as a nation.
At all the masses this weekend we will acknowledge the
members of our parish who are veterans, and ask God’s special blessing upon them. And it is good too, to be prayerfully
mindful of the family members of those service men and
women who are deployed away from home.
At the very heart of parish life:
NOW IS THE TIME TO ADVERTISE IN OUR
WEEKLY BULLETIN! If you ever had any
thoughts or questions about advertising your business, Mark from Diocesan Publications will be at
our parish November 2nd-13th. Please contact
Mark by phone at 404-307-7016 or by email at
[email protected].
Thank You to ALL our current Advertisers! Let's
all remember to utilize their services when needed. Their support makes this bulletin possible.
NEW CONFESSION SCHEDULE
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Beginning Saturday, December 5
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated
Every Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
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Hence Confessions will no longer be at 11:00 a.m.
This change facilitates needed time for
Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals on Saturdays
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
NOV 8, 2015
Christ’s sacrifice himself as our High Priest. These are profound
examples of sacrificial giving — of time, talent, and treasure —
that we, as Christian stewards should strive to imitate in serving
our parish communion, discerning our life’s vocation, and giving
back to God through our parish offertory, the Catholic Services
Appeal, and other worthy causes.
PAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
In-Pew Offertory Nov 1 .......................... $32,296.08
Electronic Giving Nov 1 ........................... $12,982.37
Total Offertory Nov 1 ............................ $45,278.45
St. Vincent de Paul Nov 1 ........................ $13,376.19
THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK is for our
Parish Debt Reduction Fund. Your gifts to this Fund, over
and above your regular offerings for parish support, are
helping us accelerate the retirement of our parish debt.
Thank you for your good stewardship of St. Lawrence!
PLEASE REMEMBER ST. LAWRENCE in your will. A
charitable bequest to our parish endowment fund will
allow you to continue in death the Christian stewardship
you practiced in life. For more information, contact Diane
Duquette, director of gift planning at the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia: [email protected] or 404497-9440.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Cristiana Acosta, Robert Barnard, Marcia Bassett, Frank Colon, Araceli DelaCruz, Betty Fitzpatrick, Lilly Gibbs, Billy Gibbs, Tom Gillis,
Christy Jewell, Barbara Levinsky, Phil Lucado, Tim
McNamara, Dale Mesick, Al Montella, John Plasman,
Steven Robinson, Leonard Sabbat, James Sheehy, Bob
Speltz, Vickie Speltz, Loraine Wilmette and their families
and caregivers. To add or remove names, contact Alma
Martínez
arish secretary, at 770-963-8992 x300 or
amartinez@saintlaw.
Names remain for 1 month uness we are told otherw se.
WE WELCOME to the Household of Faith
Alexa Andrade, Dylan Arreaga, Yefran Becerra, Martin Carbajal, Brooklyn Dierdorf, Lillyana
Dierdorf, Mateo Gutierrez, Corey Johnson Jr.,
Christian Lujano, Matias Mata, Annabelle
Meeler, Estefania Mendieta, John Moreno, Miguel Moreno, Patrick Perez, Elyse Phan, Audree Struck,
Alejandro Toro, and Nathan Wilson who were baptized
recently. May the Lord hold them close to his heart always!
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS our loved
ones who died this week, Dot Brand, the wife of Art
Brand of St. Lawrence, Rosemary Held, of St. Lawrence
and Gilberto Zuniga, the father of Sarai Kirchner of St.
Lawrence and Liliana Salazar of St. Lawrence. May
they rest in peace.
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NOV 8 SUN: THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 a.m. Mass: All Souls Novena 
10:00 a.m. Mass: All People of the Parish
12:00 p.m. Mass: Rosemary Held 
3:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish): Christopher Downey 
5:00 p.m. Mass: Sister Loretta Borkowski, FSSF 
NOV 9 MON: THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
9:00 a.m. Mass: Dot Brand 
NOV 10 TUE: ST. LEO THE GREAT, POPE AND DOCTOR OF
THE CHURCH
9:00 a.m. Mass: Willie Hickey 
NOV 11 WED: ST. MARTIN OF TOURS, BISHOP
9:00 a.m. Mass: Shionney Lyda
NOV 12 THU: ST. JOSAPHAT, BISHOP AND MARTYR
9:00 a.m. Mass: The Omotor Family
NOV 13 FRI: ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, VIRGIN
9:00 a.m. Mass: Ana Palacios 
7:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish): Rocio Quintero 
NOV 14 SAT: WEEKDAY
9:00 a.m. Mass: Alex & Mary Gostola 
11:00 a.m. Confessions
5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass: Fritz Kratzer 
7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Spanish): Santos & Maria Olvera 
NOV 15 SUN: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 a.m. Mass: Edgardo Conol
10:00 a.m. Mass: All People of the Parish
12:00 p.m. Mass: Tom Moran 
3:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish): Artemio Hernandez 
5:00 p.m. Mass: Francis Talbo
Sun, Nov 8
Mon, Nov 9
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Th, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
8:00 am CRHP (sp)
9:00 am Adult Bible Study
11:00 am Alpha & Omega
10:00 am Book by Book, adult study
11:00 am Quilts of Valor
7:00 pm Quick Journey Through the Bible
7:30 pm Raised in Christ, Prayer Group
10:00 am Woman to Woman
10:00 am Choir
6:00 pm Family Promise Meeting
7:00 pm Haitian Support Meeting
5:30 pm Children’s Choir
6:15 pm Life Teen Gospel Study
7:00 pm Instructional Mass (sp)
7:00 pm Adult Choir
10:00 am Adult Formation
10:00 am Welcoming committee
7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer
7:00 pm EM Training
7:00 pm YAM Choirs (sp)
7:00 pm CRHP Men/Women
7:00 pm Mass (sp)
7:00 pm Altar Servers (sp)
7:00 pm Ladies of St. Lawrence
9:0 am Girl Scout Breakfast
9:00 am SVDP Meeting
9:00 pm Baptism Class
3:00 pm Food Drive
4:00 pm Lectors (sp)
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Adult Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
PARISH LIBRARY will re-open on Sunday, November
22. Our collection, located upstairs in room 209, has
been computerized and you will now need a library card
to check out materials. Contact Diane at
[email protected] to sign up for a card. We now
have a children’s collection across the hall as well.
PARISH FOOD DRIVE sponsored by our Youth Ministry
programs to benefit the Lawrenceville Co-op will be next
Saturday-Sunday before all Masses. Please be sure to
pick up a donation bag after Mass this weekend and return it next weekend to the U-Haul parked outside of the
church as you enter in for Mass.
WHO CARES ABOUT THE SAINTS? (DVD) James
Martin, SJ, author of “My Life with the Saints”, introduces
you to twelve of his favorite saints in this DVD. Join Ron
Gilbert today (Sunday), November 8 at 6:15 p.m. in the
Divine Mercy Room and be inspired to live out your call
to holiness.
SO MUCH MORE: High school students will understand
Jesus’ teaching regarding wealth while giving them ways
to guard against attitudes of materialism in their own
lives.
THE UPS AND DOWNS OF PARENTING Teri Patterson, mother and child educator, is offering a five week
session on various issues that parents encounter raising
children. What is age appropriate discipline? Can you be
both authoritative and caring? What are some loving rituals that will promote positive parenting? Find the joy in
the vocation of parenting by attending on Wednesdays,
November 11 and 18 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Divine
Mercy Room.
MEN’S QUEST addresses the issues men face in living
out their Catholic beliefs in today’s world. Join them on
Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Divine
Mercy room. Contact Mike at [email protected]
or 404-242-5985 for more information.
PSALMS 1 The Book of Psalms is a unique collection of
the song-prayers of Israel. Using the Little Rock Scripture Study program we will be challenged to reflect on
our own prayer and life experiences. Join Diane Maguire
this Monday, November 9, in the Divine Mercy Room at
10:00 a.m.
“UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE” The
DVD program “A Quick Journey through the Bible” has
been updated and renamed. It can now be studied
online as well as in the classroom. If you can’t join us on
Monday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Divine Mercy
room you can still participate in the study by going
online and registering at evangelization.com (enter our
zip code-30046-to find the study). Questions, contact
Diane at [email protected].
A CHRISTMAS CONVERSION Charles Dickens's classic "A Christmas Carol" has enchanted readers for nearly
two hundred years. Learn how the story of Ebenezer
Scrooge can be read as one of conversion. Join us on
Tuesday, November 10 and 17 at 7 p.m. in the Divine
Mercy Room. For more information, contact Caroline
Black at [email protected].
TURN! TURN! TURN!: Tonight’s Edge night will inspire
our middle school youth to appreciate the rhythm of the
liturgical year by giving them a new perspective of how
Jesus works eternally in our everyday lives and instructing them on how it assists us in entering more deeply
into the events of Jesus’ life.
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP: Summer seems like a long way off right now,
but it will be here before we know it!
Youth currently in grades 8-12 are invited
to join us on our annual mission trip with
CHWC in Knoxville, TN, June 5-10, 2016.
Registrations are being accepted now
and space is limited. For more information or to register
go to: www.saintlawyouth.org/chwc.
WWW.SAINTLAWYOUTH.ORG: Find everything you
need to know with regards to Life Teen, Edge, CHWC,
and Confirmation on the youth ministry website (grades
6-12).
Young Adult Ministry
YOUNG ADULTS will resume watching and discussing
the DVD Thomas Aquinas in Today’s World on Thursday November 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Divine Mercy
Room. Contact Kate McCllelan at 770-714-1778 or
[email protected] for more information.
Christian Initiation
RCIA Considering joining the Catholic Church or are you
Catholic but have not yet received Communion or Confirmation? Contact Rita at rschieber @saintlaw.org for
more information or call 770-963-8993 ext 219.
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
NOV 8, 2015
Around the Parish
RESPECT LIFE A portable crib has been set up in the
hallway for baby item donations, and will remain there
through next weekend. Donated items will go to the
Pregnancy Resource Center of Gwinnett for families in
need. Respect Life envelopes are also available for
those who would like to make a monetary donation to the
Catholic Pregnancy Aid Clinic in Hapeville. Return the
envelopes in the offering next week or drop off at the
Welcome Window. Thank you for your generosity!
PANCAKE BREAKFASTS ARE BACK! The Knights of
Columbus will host a breakfast in the gym. Scrambled
eggs, bacon, sausage and all of the pancakes you care
to eat. Join us TODAY (Sunday), November 8! Dine-in
or take-out 8:30-11:30 a.m. See www.kofc13052.org for
menu and prices.
ST. LAWRENCE WEDS A group for couples who have
experienced a Marriage Encounter Weekend will meet
Saturday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Bob
and Joy Hernandez. This small group gathering gives
the attendees a chance to support one another through
discussions about marriage and family. All married couples who would like information about the WEDS Group
or the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend are encouraged to call Bob & Joy at 678-985-0125 (or email
them at [email protected]). Upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekends scheduled in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are Feb. 26-28 and Apr. 15–17, 2016.
RELIGIOUS GOODS SALE A variety of religious items
will be on sale after all Sunday morning Masses in Cogswell Hall on Sunday, November 15. Please come by
to browse the assortment of rosaries, crucifixes, statues,
and books. Religious items make wonderful Christmas
gifts! All proceeds will benefit St. Lawrence. Only cash
and checks will be accepted.
ST. LAWRENCE DINNER CLUB It’s Fall and time for
the next rotation of the St. Lawrence Dinner Club. We
invite everyone—singles, couples, and newcomers—to
join us for fellowship and great food. The deadline to sign
up is Monday, November 16. Kick-Off Cocktail Party will
be Saturday, November 21, 6:15-7:45 p.m. in Cogswell
Hall. For more information, or to sign up, contact Paula
and Beatty McCaleb at [email protected] or 770614-3537.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS will
meet Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Divine
Mercy Room. SVDP needs more caseworkers. If you
believe the Lord may be calling you to this corporal work
of mercy, please join us to learn more about becoming a
SVDP volunteer.
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ALTAR SERVER training will take place Wednesday,
November 18, at 7:00 p.m. Boys and girls who have
made their First Communion and are in the 4th grade or
higher may participate. This ministry is one of the most
helpful services that young people can perform in the
parish. Altar servers assist the priests and deacons at
the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, as well as provide an example to the parish community on how to participate in
the liturgy. If you are interested in having your child become an altar server, please contact Kathy Donnelly at
[email protected] to reserve your spot and receive
your information packet prior to training.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY will meet for lunch on
Wednesday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m. in Cogswell
Hall. Call Sister Louise for reservations at 770-963-8992
X 303.
LADIES OF ST. LAWRENCE are having a workshop on
Friday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. to prepare for selling
their famous Jar Mixes. Ladies of the parish are welcome to join us, mix ingredients and enjoy fellowship in
Cogswell Hall. These items will be sold the weekend of
November 21 and 22. Email Betsy Podriznik at
[email protected] for a list of items and to place
your order in advance.
Around the Archdiocese
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL (IHM) invites you to shop for beautiful and fairly traded decorations, gifts, jewelry, accessories and chocolate TODAY,
(Sunday), November 8 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) 2855 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta. The sale is part of the Work of
Human Hands program.
ABOLITION MASS The Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate a Mass to pray for the abolition of the death penalty
on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 pm. This Mass will be
held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353
Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D.
Gregory will be the celebrant.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL CATHOLIC
SCHOOL (grades K-8) will be holding an Open House
on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. 801 Tom
Smith Road, Lilburn. Principal’s talk at 3:15 p.m.
GUIDED BY FAITH; WALK WITH ME An evangelization revival celebrating Black Catholic History Month featuring Fr. Maurice J. Nutt, C.Ss.R., D.Min. This event
begins on Sunday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. with Holy
Mass and concludes on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00
p.m. All revival events will take place at St. Paul of the
Cross Catholic Church, 551 Harwell Road, Atlanta.
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH thirty-second Sunday in ordinarty time
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Día de los Veteranos
Aunque lo observamos cómo día de fiesta el lunes, el
día de los veteranos se celebrará en nuestro país este
miércoles 11 de noviembre. El motivo de esta fecha, es
que el día 28 de junio de 1919, se firmó el tratado de
Versalles, poniendo fin oficial a la primera Guerra
Mundial, un armisticio llego antes de la hora 11 el día
11 del mes 11!
Por largo tiempo, ese día fue conocido como el día del
Armisticio. Fue a raíz de la segunda guerra mundial,
que el día llegó a ser conocido como día de los Veteranos. La gente regularmente confunde este día con día
de los caídos (en mayo). Pero tengan en cuenta esta
diferencia: el día de los caídos es específicamente para
recordar a todos nuestros veteranos fallecidos; y el Día
de los veteranos es para honrar a los que están vivos.
Nuestros veteranos, son hombres y mujeres que viven
entre nosotros, y al mismo tiempo muchos otros están
todavía al servicio en todo el país y el mundo, y ellos,
no han dan una parte si no toda su vida para el servicio
de las fuerzas armadas. Se trata, por lo tanto, de un día
para que todos nosotros podamos honrarlos y darles
nuestro agradecimiento por su disposición al servicio
de nosotros como nación.
En todas las Misas de este fin de semana reconoceremos a los miembros de nuestra parroquia que son veteranos, y pediremos la bendición especial de Dios sobre
ellos. Y también es bueno hacer y dedicar nuestras oraciones para aquellos hombres y mujeres que están
brindando su servicio lejos de casa.
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FELICITACIONES a Bernardo Trejo y Diana
Vasquez! Que el amor por Dios y cada uno
de ustedes se fortalezca día a día.!!
MISA DE EXPLICACION: Una misa donde se explicará
paso a paso la Sagrada Eucaristía, será ofrecida por el
padre Rey Pineda el Miércoles 11 de Noviembre a las
7:00 p.m. aquí en nuestra parroquia. Esta es una oportunidad para ser mas consientes y activos en nuestra
participación dominical. Los esperamos.
CELEBRACION EN HONOR A NUESTRA SEÑORA
DE GUADALUPE!!! Ya se acerca la fecha para esta
gran celebración y al mismo tiempo su planeación, y todos ustedes hacen parte de ello. Durante todo el mes de
Noviembre estaremos vendiendo los tiquetes para la
Kermes Guadalupana de este año. El horario para esta
celebración se estará disponible en el mes de Diciembre.
NUEVO HORARIO DE CONFESIONES: A partir del Sabado 5 de Diciembre, las confesiones serán a las 3:30
p.m. Ya no serán a las 11:00 a.m. Por favor tengan presente esta fecha para su próxima confesión.
BAUTIZOS: Los bautizos para el próximo año comenzando en el mes de Enero cambiaran de fecha, ahora
los bautizos serán los Sábados a las 12:00 del mediodía. Las clases para papás y padrinos serán el segundo
Martes de cada mes a las 6:30 p.m. para mayores informes comunicarse con la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
QUINCEAÑERAS: A partir del próximo año los requisitos para Quinceañeras cambiaran. De esta forma se
abre la oportunidad para misas individúales para Quinceañeras. Debe haber una preparación previa y esta se
dividirá en 3 formaciones al año en los meses de Febrero, Junio, Septiembre, así las niñas que deseen celebrar
su misa escogerán una de estas fechas para hacer su
formación. Las familias deben ser miembros de la parroquia, y la niña que desea celebrar debe tener los sacramentos en orden o estar en el programa de catequesis
de Jóvenes. Mayores informes en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano.
BIENESTAR DE LA MUJER: Este es un grupo dirigido
a las mujeres que necesitan y sientan que pueden mejorar su salud integral, el estrés, autoestima, ansiedad y
depresión entre otros. Este será dirigido por la Consejera Profesional Dunia Lobo, tiene un cupo limitado, con
una duración de 8 sesiones de 90 minutos, Los días
viernes a las 10:30 am, a partir del 15 de Enero del
2016. Tiene un costo de $120.00. Las mujeres interesadas deben ser mayores de 18 años. Y pueden comunicarse al 678-787-9543. Es importante que separe su
espacio desde ahora.
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