The Parish of St. Lawrence the Martyr PARISH PHONE NUMBERS RECTORY OFFICE (631) 589-0042 RECTORY FAX (631) 589-5318 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (631) 589-3160 CEMETERY OFFICE (631) 589-3887 OUTREACH OFFICE (631) 589-6155 To place an announcement in the bulletin please email: [email protected]240 West Main Street, Sayville, New York 11782 Parish Website: www.stlawrencesayville.org (631) 589-0042 Email us at: [email protected]THE PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Brian J. Ingram, Pastor Rev. Thomas Pers, Associate Pastor Deacon Patrick J. La Bella Rev. Msgr. Thomas D. Candreva, Weekend Assistant Mrs. Anne Boyce Parish Secretary & Baptism Coordinator Mrs. Anne-Marie Carnazza, Faith Formation Secretary Mrs. Maria Davidson, Director of Faith Formation Mr. Christopher Koch, Cemetery & Business Manager Mrs. Lorraine Magyar, Director of Parish Outreach Mr. Joseph Mankowski, Director of Music Mrs. Jean Rico, Assistant Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Jeanmarie Smith, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Marie Winn, Parish Organist THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements for preparation and celebration of infant baptism may be made by calling (631) 589-0042, Monday through Thursday. THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made with the church at least six months prior to the wedding celebration. Either the bride or the groom, or one of their families, should be associated with the parish. THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) Celebrated each Saturday in the Bethany Center from 1:00- 2:00 P.M., or by appointment with one of the priests. VISITATION TO THE SICK: May be arranged through the rectory office for the purpose of Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. For emergency sick calls, phone the rectory at any time. COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK: These communal liturgies are postponed for the present time. Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time October 18, 2020 Image of our patron, St. Lawrence the Martyr, reproduced from an original painting in the church by Louis S. Glanzman.
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Mr. Joseph Mankowski, Director of Music Mrs. Jean Rico,
Assistant Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Jeanmarie Smith, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Marie Winn, Parish Organist
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements for preparation and celebration of infant
baptism may be made by calling (631) 589-0042, Monday through Thursday.
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made with the church
at least six months prior to the wedding celebration. Either the bride or the groom, or one of their families,
should be associated with the parish.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) Celebrated each Saturday in the Bethany Center from 1:00-
2:00 P.M., or by appointment with one of the priests.
VISITATION TO THE SICK: May be arranged through the rectory office for the purpose of
Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. For emergency sick calls, phone the rectory at any time.
COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK: These communal liturgies are postponed
for the present time.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time October 18, 2020
Image of our patron, St. Lawrence the Martyr, reproduced from an original painting in the church by
Louis S. Glanzman.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE RECTORY OFFICE : Open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.; Saturdays by appointment.
THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE : Open Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., and Friday by appointment. PARISH OUTREACH (SOCIAL MINISTRY): Open Monday , Wednesday and Friday , from 10:00A.M. to 12 Noon; Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends and holidays. THE PARISH CEMETERY OFFICE: Open by appointment weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon SAINT LAWRENCE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Please call (631) 317-9027 for more information. SAINT LAWRENCE COLUMBIETTES: For information, email [email protected]
PARISH DEVOTIONAL LIFE
THE ROSARY: Prayed in common from Monday through Saturday immediately following the 9:00 A.M. Mass in the church. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Meets in the school on Mondays at 7:00 P.M. QUEEN OF PEACE ROSARY AND MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Mondays in church 6 to 7:15 P.M. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Come worship the Eucharistic Lord on the First Friday of the month, from 12noon to 3:30 P.M., with the Divine Mercy Chaplet recited at 3:00 P.M. There is also a holy hour every Thursday, dedicated to prayer for priests and priestly vocations, from 6 to 7:00 P.M.. MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and parish. Designed for the homebound, senior citizens, etc. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP: An ancient form of prayer that sets aside words and images in favor of sitting silently and receptively in the presence of God. Please contact Mrs. Barbara Shea at (631) 589-5257.
MASS SCHEDULE The celebration of the Eucharist will be offered in a special way for each of the names or intentions listed below. The donation received for each of these Mass intentions helps support the work of the parish, and our priests who minister at the Lord’s altar. Saturday October 17, 2020 5:00 Matthew McGuinn + Dennis O’Brien + Charles “Corky” Sherman + Ellen & Patrick Lee + Andrew Pagano + All Parishioners Sunday October 18, 2020 9:00 Deceased Members of Saint Lawrence Knights of Columbus 11:00 Phillip A. Kornely Jr. + Monday October 19, 2020 Saints John de Brébeuf and Issa, Jogues 9:00 Jerry Jennings + Wednesday October 21, 2020 9:00 Pat Gillespie + In Thanksgiving Thursday October 22, 2020 Saint John Paul II, Pope 9:00 Deborah Mirakay + Saturday October 24, 2020 5:00 Theresa Abramowski + Mary Miller + Frank Napoli + Rosemary Scaduto + Lorraine Gallagher + Jim & Maria Fallon + Jack Hayden (14th Anniversary) + All Parishioners Sunday October 25, 2020 9:00 Francis & Maryagnes Hession + 11:00 Claudia Dargis +
Supporting Our Parish in a Time Of Need
The following figures combine the contributions received at the weekend Masses along with donations mailed to
the parish and given through Faith Direct.
October 18, 2020: $
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he Sanctuary Lamp that will burn alongside the Tabernacle during the week of October 18th has
been donated in memory of Adie Mampe from Sarsfield & Georgette.
The Altar Rose, which stands to the left of the tabernacle as a reminder of our prayers for the
unborn, is donated in memory of:
Frank Napoli and the Souls in Purgatory Timothy & Catherine Toohig
Fr. Tom Pers; Eileen Benson; Don Lang; Nora M. Galazka; Michael Schindlar; Claudia DeMauro; Joseph Giuliani; George Giuliani; Gerald Coughlin; Carl Valvassori; Mary Jane Ingram; Anthony Burke; Rosemary & Jim McCarthy Periodically, we update our Sick List in order to keep it as current as possible. Please call the Par-ish Office if you wish to place someone on our New List. The request to have a name placed on the list must be made by the sick person himself or herself, or by an immediate family member.
Please Pray for the Sick
Gifts of Love
On October 4th, the Church celebrated the feast of a man who is arguably the most famous ʺFrancisʺ in history,
namely St. Francis of Assisi. Another Francis who has had an enduring impact on the spiritual life of the Church for centuries, is St. Francis de Sales -- the man for whom Fr. Tomʹs former parish in Patchogue is named. The follow-ing prayer--one of my favorites--is his. I think its senti-
ment is perfect for the uncertain, worrisome, and conflict-ed times in which we find ourselves living. It was mailed to me just a week ago, from the retreat house where I hope
to be spending the coming week in prayer and silence. I hope you find it as reassuring and helpful as I do.
Be At Peace By Saint Francis de Sales
Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.
Amen
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Respect Life Month
The month of October is a special time of prayer, reflection, and activism on behalf of the sacredness of human life, whether born or as yet unborn. As a believing community, we are challenged to see the living face of Christ in each and every person, and to do all we can to reverence the lives around us—particularly those who are most needy, vul-nerable, or casually brushed aside. Though the COVID pandemic will hamper some of our familiar efforts (e.g., the blessing of newly baptized babies), please be mindful of the following opportunities to lend your prayers, energy, and resources to defending the defenseless and reaching out to those whom our culture rejects or diminishes:
The Holy Rosary is prayed communally following the 9:00 AM Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
On Sunday, October 25th, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for ad-oration at the end of the 11:00 AM Mass. Please make even a brief visit anytime before 3:30 PM, to beseech the Lord of Life to convert hearts and minds toward a genuine reverence for the sacredness of every human person.
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical, Evangelium Vitae, Bishop Barres has published a pastoral letter reaffirming the Church’s teaching not only on the sacredness of unborn life, but on the whole spectrum of life issues. The complete text can be found on our website: www.stlawrencesayville.org
Take time to explore other helpful sites and materials, including 40daysforlife.com, lifecenterli.org, and re-spectlife.org.
Early next year, we hope once again to participate in the popular “Baby Bottle Campaign” to benefit the work of the Life Center of Long Island.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday, October 25th with Exposition after the 11:00 Mass until 3:30 P.M.
Sunday, October 25th, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration at the end of the 11:00 AM Mass. Please make even a brief visit anytime before 3:30 PM,
to beseech the Lord of Life to convert hearts and minds toward a genuine reverence for the sacred-ness of every human person.
Please join us as we welcome the newly baptized to our Christian community:
Violet Christine Baier
Emma Rose Clemenz
Nora Ruth Connolly
Malcolm Levi Hansen
Hunter James Hartmann
Tessa Ophelia Schepps
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OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The parish of St. Lawrence the Martyr is a family of be-lievers, rooted in the Roman Catholic faith, and striving to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and ac-tion.
As disciples of the risen Lord, and stewards of his ex-traordinary gifts, we seek to grow strong in faith, hope, and love. With the parish as our spiritual home, we com-mit ourselves to prayer, to teaching the faith, and to serving the needs of the poor.
Nourished by the Word of God and the Church’s sacra-ments, we cherish our rich Catholic heritage as we strive to build a welcoming faith community and proclaim Christ to the world. We look to our patron, St. Law-rence, who challenges us to see in one another—and in all God’s children—the “treasure of the Church.”
At the present time Mass is
being celebrated: Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 9:00A.M.
Weekend Masses: Saturdays at 5:00P.M., and
Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00A.M.
ʺEternal Rest, Grant Unto Them, O Lord . . .ʺ
Join us for one of two special
Masses of gratitude and remem-brance, to be offered on
All Souls Day, Monday, November 2nd
9:00 AM in the church &
7:00 PM in the church (with recitation of names & lighting of candles )
All Souls Day gives us an annual opportunity to lift up our hearts in prayer for our loved ones who have died, and to ask the Lord of Life to bring them home. The names of those from our parish who have died in the past year will be read aloud
at the 7:00 PM Mass with a special lighting of memorial candles, but ALL our parishioners and their families are
encouraged to attend.
THANKS TO OUR GARDENERS!
Over these several months, many people have found comfort and mental/physcial relief by getting their hands dirty out in the garden. Here at St. Lawrence, we continue to enjoy the bless-ing of a small but very energetic and creative group who form our Gardening Minis-try. Youʹve hopefully noticed that, on both sides of Handsome Ave., the colors of summer have been replaced by those of autumn. Enjoy the mums (and the little scarecrows!). And many thanks to our gardeners -- you bring color and cheer at a time when many are struggling to re-main upbeat.
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