My dear friends,
We often associate Lent with “Lenten practices,” such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But Lent goes much further since it is a time for the conversion of hearts and preparation for an encounter with the Risen Christ. Below you will find some opportunities here at St. Lawrence, which we hope will guide you and help you these next 40 days:
We often associate Lent with “Lenten practices,” such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But Lent goes much further since it is a time for the conversion of hearts and preparation for an encounter with the Risen Christ. Below you will find some opportunities here at St. Lawrence, which we hope will guide you and help you these next 40 days:
Ash Wednesday Masses
Wednesday, February 14.
6:30 am, 9:00 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm (Spanish)
*Ashes will only be distributed during Mass.
Important Reminder: Due to Ash Wednesday Masses, we will not have confessions this Wednesday.
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Spaghetti Dinner
Tuesday, February 13 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Gym
Join us and celebrate Mardi Gras with a spaghetti dinner benefiting our middle school youth group. If you prefer to take out, you have the option of pre-ordering.
Friday Fish Fry
Fridays of Lent | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Gym
The Knights of Columbus will host fish fry dinners to benefit various parish ministries and charitable organizations. You can pay at the door; although you always have the option to dine in, you can take-out if you'd like.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays of Lent | 3:00 pm or 6:30 pm | in the church
Draw closer to Christ this Lent by meditating on His great sacrifice for us. Walk with Him and His mother, the Blessed Virgin, in prayer on His last day.
Journey to Calvary: Scripture Reflections on the Bread of Life Discourse
Mondays of Lent |7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | in the church
Join us and walk with your parish community toward our Eucharistic Lord as a young adult parishioner leads us as we reflect on the Scriptures. You will have the opportunity to write and submit your personal prayer intentions.
This coming Monday, February 19, Jacob Butz, our seminarian, will be leading the first reflection, The Multiplication of the Loaves (John 6: 1-15).
Jacob was born and raised here in Georgia with his two brothers and two sisters. He is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and is studying at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL. He has been in seminary for the past five years and is about two years away from being ordained a priest.
Since we’re in a season of Eucharistic Revival, here's a fun fact about Jacob: He celebrated his First Holy Communion at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw, GA in May of 2003.
Since we’re in a season of Eucharistic Revival, here's a fun fact about Jacob: He celebrated his First Holy Communion at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw, GA in May of 2003.
Lenten Day of Reflection
Saturday, March 2 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |Mass & Cogswell
This day of reflection, led by Sr. Mary Augustine of the Sisters of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart will offer us some opportunities to meditate in silence on Christ's abounding love and saving power as we prepare our hearts this Lenten season. All are invited to attend!
9:00 am Daily Mass, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10: 00 am Talk #1, then Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Veneration of Relic
11:00 am Confessions (will end at 1pm)
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Talk #2 and touching items to relics
2:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy
2:15 pm Meet & Greet
Finished by 3:00pm
Lunch is available for purchase, $10 each (a turkey and provolone sandwich with chips and lemonade). The deadline to order your meal is February 25.
Nursery will be available to those who sign up.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Lenten Penance Service
Wednesday, March 6 |7:00 pm |in the church
Prepare for Lent by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests from around the archdiocese will be available to hear your confession at the church.