November 10, 2019 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
NOVEMBER 10, 2019 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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PARISH CALENDAR & MASS INTENTIONS
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
2nd Collection-Archdiocese for Military Services Blanket Sunday-St. Vincent dePaul Society
Alfred Salsa-Holy Land Artifacts SUN. 10 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Mass (St. Lawrence Parish) CH
10:00 a.m. Mass (Dick Hahn) CH 11:00 a.m. RCIA AH
12:15 p.m. Spanish Mass (Peggy Noble Brown CH
and Fritz Noble) 3:00 p.m. ThanksSinging CH 5:00-6:15 p.m. High School Youth Group AH MON. 11 St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 7:40 a.m. Morning Prayer CH
8:00 a.m. Mass (George Forshee) CH TUES. 12 St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 7:40 a.m. Morning Prayer CH 8:00 a.m. Mass (L/D members of the Newton CH family) 8:45 a.m. Bible Study-Sunday Readings AH WED. 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 7:40 a.m. Morning Prayer CH
8:00 a.m. Mass (Tristan Davis Sadorf) CH School Children attend Mass 1:00 p.m. Catholicism Series AH 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Series AH THURS. 14 NO 8:00 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal CH FRI. 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:40 a.m. Morning Prayer CH
8:00 a.m. Mass (David Traub) CH SAT. 16 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin
8:00 a.m. Mass (Brian Nolley) CH 9:00 a.m. Church Cleaning 3:00 p.m. Confessions CH
4:30 p.m. Mass (Jean Greenlee) CH
Appeal Weekend – Catholic Campaign for Human Dev. SUN. 17 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinaty Time
8:00 a.m. Mass (Fred and Margie Watson) CH 10:00 a.m. Mass (St. Lawrence Parish) CH 11:00 a.m. Adoration CH 11:00 a.m. RCIA AH
12:15 p.m. Spanish Mass (Michael Alan Ross) CH 5:00-6:15 p.m. High School Youth Group AH 5:15-7:30 p.m. Confirmation Class AH 7:00 p.m. Benediction
CH-church; RD-Rectory Dining; AH-St.Agnes Hall; RL-Rectory Living Room
Dear Parishioners and friends of St. Lawrence:
It seems like I’m getting out of town just in time.
We leave for the trip to Israel (Holy Land) on
Monday morning--with the artic blast coming in on
Tuesday. Hopefully there won’t be any travel issues
flying out of O’Hare in Chicago. Our return flight
should have us back on November 20th
, Wednesday
evening. Down in Louisiana, the phrase, “if God
says the same” is added to almost every human plan
as it is clear none of us are in control of our plans no
matter how simple they may be. The outline of our
itinerary is:
Nov. 12 – arrive in Tel Aviv
Nov. 13-15 – Tiberias, Galilee & Nazareth
Nov. 15-19 – Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Nov. 20 – Flight to Chicago – bus to Muncie
Mass is scheduled most days – except travel days and
all of us will be remembering and praying for all of
you, especially the future of all three parishes in
Muncie.
It is nice knowing that the parish is being left in
good hands. Fr. Bob is available to cover Masses,
funerals or pastoral needs. Sue is continuing to
develop new adult formation efforts, overseeing the
full parish formation program. Phil is on hand to deal
with any building or property emergencies and
oversee the parish financial situation. Liturgy under
Jason is well covered and provided for. Rob has the
school running smoothly with an energetic faculty. It
is good to be able to leave the parish in good hands
and well provided for.
Also, I would like to take this opportunity to thank
Sheila Henry for all that she has done for the last 35
years to keep the Religious Education Program
running – recruiting, teaching, organizing and
preparing food for many of the activities and
sacramental programs. She has sacrificed much time
over the years. The parish owes her a deep and well
deserved thank you for that long term effort. Sheila
will be officially stepping down in January when the
parish will have a retirement celebration to honor all
that she had done. So Sheila, thank you for all the
lives you have touched, for the children who have
learned the love of Jesus for them and have loved
Him in return. For all that you have done in
counseling and guiding parents and families in the
religious education of their children and the
innumerable hours you have spent on behalf of our
parish families. Thank you! Sincerely,
Fr. Dave
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The King of the world will raise us up
to live again forever (2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14).
Psalm — Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be
full (Psalm 17).
Second Reading — May the Lord encourage and
strengthen your hearts (2 Thessalonians 2:16 — 3:5).
Gospel — Those who are deemed worthy of the coming
age can no longer die (Luke 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135,
175; Lk 17:20-25
Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37,
42-43; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7-12;
Lk 21:5-19
PRAYER REQUESTS Please remember the following parishioners in your prayers this week: Beth Kaiser, Sonja Bickey, Larry Tricker, Isaiah Greiner, Dan Wade, Joe Morgan, Dale Goth, JoAnn Brown, Miriam Walker, Adam Pence, Alex Pence, Anthony Pence, Joseph Jenkinson, Clara Persinger, Martha Jean McIntosh, Dorothy Duncan, Linda Goth, Pete Whitcomb, Betty Wright, Shirley Jordan, Kameron Kadinger, Joe Duncan, Shirley Phillips, John Persinger, Dick and Lucille Kanney, Pat Daunt, John Haack, Larry Rigel, Ronald Macken, Joyce Doyle, Marie Rhorer, for the family of Alex and Kim Flores, Cristina Jones, Stacey Vencel, Joshua Cole, Richard Biehl, Rod Clements, Ed Kratochvil, Mary Hadley, Noah Cross, Judy Cool Beaty, Stephanie Echelbarger, Mary Kerrigan, Roni Johnson, William Berger, Tia Lindsey, Dixie Lindsey, Harry Seffrin, David Duke, Charles Hiatt, Bill Brown, Bailey Michelle Rinker, Jimmy Hossom, Paula Hughes, Rita Disher, Don Cox, Herschael and Mildred Shaw families, Joe Branson, Carmen Simmons, Kevin Farrell.
PRAYER CHAIN Please call Joan McKinley 716-7073 for the St.
Lawrence Church Prayer Chain request.
Mission Statement
St. Lawrence Parish, a people of prayer and service
glorifying God.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for November
Dear Lord Jesus, during this month of November, we
intercede for all peoples living in the Near East. May a
spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge
in the Near East, where diverse religious communities
share their lives together.
Weekend of November 3, 2019
St. Lawrence Parish ………………….. $7,301.51 School Support ……………………… .. $1,070.00 Children’s Envelopes ……………….. .. $ 103.00 Deacon’s Food Pantry ………………. .. $ 110.00 Fuel Fund ……………………………. .. $ 337.00 All Saints-Holy Day ………………….. $1,551.00
October – Monthly Collection Recap St. Lawrence Parish …………………… $31,819.11 School Support ………………………… 2,458.00 Children’s Envelopes ………………….. 104.00 Deacon’s Food Pantry …………………. 531.40 Fuel Fund ………………………………. 914.00 World Mission Collection ……………… 1,831.00 All Saints-Holy Day ……………………. 93.00 Other ……………………………………. 700.00
October – Online Giving St. Lawrence Parish ……………………... $6,539.00 School Support ………………………….. 1,058.00 Deacon’s Food Pantry …………………… 187.00 Fuel Fund ………………………………… 168.00 Other ……………………………………… 190.00
Please consider online giving. Go to
www.osvonlinegiving.com/4289 or call the Business
Office at St. Lawrence 765-288-9223, Ext. 22. We will
help you work through the process in no time!
For Our Departed Clergy
Sun. Dcn. Ed Cleary Fr. Ken Raczek Mon. Fr. Donald Eder Fr. Jack Trippel Tues. Fr. Ed Matuszak Fr. Fred Geschwind Wed. Fr. Joseph Ruffing Fr. Fred Schroeder
Thurs. Fr. Joseph Bruetsch Fr. William Grady Fri. Fr. Barry Gross Fr. Robert Fosselman Sat. Fr. David Douglas Fr. Rick Tucker
RCIA Class this Sunday, Nov. 10 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Hall. If you have any questions – contact Sue Wilhelm or Fr.
Dave at the Parish Office 288-9223.
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PARISH MINISTRIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT FAITH FORMATION COLUMN
(Sue Wilhelm)
Advent Journey Open House at St. Lawrence
Sunday, December 1, 2019 1:30pm-4:00pm
Calling all members of the Household of God! Join
us for an Advent Journey. This event is appropriate
for people of all ages from newborn to great
grandma! You and your family (or friends) can meet
Mary and Joseph and hear their story! Think of
others by visiting the Giving Tree and write cards (or
draw pictures!) for our shut-ins and Veterans! Make
Advent wreaths or learn about decorating your tree
with Jesse Tree Ornaments! Enjoy a visit with St.
Nick, watch a lovely animated movie called Martin
the Cobbler, and enjoy Christmas cookies at St.
Agnes! Come for a half hour or stay the whole time!
Registration necessary for supplies. Please fill in
the form below and send it in by November 17th
!
Family
Name:_____________________________________________
Phone No._____________________________
We would like to: (check ALL that apply!)
________Make an Advent Wreath _________ Update our Advent Wreath with new greenery
and candles
_________ Make Jesse Tree Ornaments
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Tuesday Scripture Study Join us Tuesdays
after the 8:00am Mass in St. Agnes where
we share a simple breakfast, coffee or tea
and break open the Word of God for the coming Sunday.
All are welcome.
November 13 -- 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
in St. Agnes Hall. Catholicism Series
Episode 4: Mary the Mother of God by Bishop Robert Barron. ”Mary’s utter
willingness to magnify the Lord made of her a matrix of
life. The spring itself, in all its wild fecundity, is but a
hint of the vitality that she unleashes.” ~~Bishop Robert
Barron ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Taize Service – Nov. 20 – 7:00 p.m. in
the Church. Through song, scripture,
silence and beauty. This prayer follows a
similar format to the Liturgy of the Hours
with meditative singing. All are welcome!
HEARTS OF HOPE MINISTRY This Ministry meets on a regular basis—once a month in
St. Agnes Hall. We will meet again on Tuesday,
November 26 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m.
All are welcome who have lost a loved one or anticipate
the loss of a loved one. Join us! If you have any
questions, contact Deb Saxon at 765-760-4800.
STEPHEN MINISTRY Are You Going Through a Difficult Time?
Stephen Ministers are members of St.
Lawrence Church who listen, care,
encourage, and provide emotional support
and spiritual growth to those who are
facing a crisis, or going through loss or tough times in
their lives. The care you will receive is confidential, free,
and can be life changing. To learn how you can receive
the care and prayers of a Stephen Minister, or if you have
questions, call the Rectory 765-288-9223 and talk
privately to Fr. Hellmann. You may also contact a
Stephen Leader. Stephen Leaders are John and Melinda
Haack, Jim and Pat Savage, and Deb Saxon.
The next opportunity for Adoration will be next
Sunday, November 17 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass and
will close with Evening Devotions at 7:00 p.m. If you are
interested in joining our ministry, please contact Marilyn
Sherrill at 765-396-3583 or 765-744-4086.
FOOTPRINTS SEWING GROUP will be
meeting again on November 21st in St.
Agnes Hall at 9:30 a.m. We are currently
making items for the Veterans. This weekend
we donated blankets to the St. Vincent dePaul
Society for Blanket Sunday. For more information about
this group, please contact Carmen Simmons at 765/808-
1917 or Jayne Waechter at 765/288-8920.
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th Annual Thanks-Singing
This Sunday, Nov. 10 – 3:00 p.m. St. Lawrence will host this event this year.
Churches in Delaware County have united through the years to celebrate our Christian Heritage through song, our universal language. Christian Ministries will be collecting non-perishable food items for our food pantry and an offering will be collected to help those in need through the programs and services offered at Christian Ministries. ----------------------------------------------------------------
Following the 10am Mass this weekend the Hispanic community with be serving tamales. (Location – Rectory lawn or porch)
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FAITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR
OUR YOUTH!!
A FAMILY OF FAITH (Grades K-8) December 1 – An Advent Journey –
1:30-4:00pm. See page 4 of this bulletin for
the details. This is for the entire family!
December 8 – Our Lady of Guadalupe – 10:00 am Mass
(bi-lingual); a reception follows at the Knights of
Columbus Hall
December 15 – Parents and Students meet in St. Agnes
Hall at 11:00 a.m.
For more information contact Sheila Henry 765-729-1229
or Sue Wilhelm at the Parish Office.
High School Youth Group (HSYG)
will meet Sunday, November 10 and
November 17 from 5pm-6:15pm in St.
Agnes Hall. Lexi Starost is the leader of
this group. The meetings are about fun,
faith, and fellowship. If you have any questions you can
contact Lexi at [email protected] or 765-760-2813.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (Grades 6 and 7
will have a “fun night” on November 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Lexi at [email protected] or 765-760-2818 if
you would like additional information
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CONFIRMATION CLASS – Our next class will be
Sunday, Nov. 17, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. in St. Agnes
Hall. Students in grade 8 or older are encouraged to enroll. Contact Jason for additional information at [email protected].
Please pray for those serving our country in the military – especially: Benjamin Branson, William Cox, Jared Hargis, Kyle Jones, Kyle &
Leandra Long, Jon Powell, Stephen Smith, Kyle Stewart, Christopher Tolmachoff, Payden Schug, and Matt Johns.
In case of an emergency, an AED (Automatic
External Defibrillator) is located in the vestibule
of the church and also in St. Agnes Hall.
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November 19 – 10:30am – Bethel Pointe November 26 – 10am – Albany Healthcare --------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome to St. Lawrence Jack and Carolyn Kelley
Rick and Lauren Mayo and their son Rory
Joe and Trula Perry
Jack and Donna Young
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Happy Birthday to Fr. Bob Sunday, November 10!
Have a blessed and enjoyable day!
THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY will be having their annual Blanket Sunday collection this weekend. If you forgot to bring your donation this weekend, you may
bring it next weekend. New blankets (any size), winter hats, gloves, and socks are also needed for adults and children. Boxes will be placed in the vestibule of the church for your donations.
Women’s Bible Study
This group will meet again on Wednesday,
November 20 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Agnes
Hall as we continue our study of Luke’s
Gospel.
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Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
This weekend our parish will take up a collection to
benefit the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, a
triennial collection approved ty the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops. Please prayerfully consider a
contribution to this special collection to support active-
duty military men and women, and their families –
including those from our own parish.
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ARTIFACTS THIS WEEKEND - Alfred
and Grace Salsa, natives of Bethlehem in the
Holy Land are with us this weekend with
their beautiful collection of handmade religious artifacts
made by the Christian community in Bethlehem. Please
stop by their display after all Masses in the back of the
Church as you will find many religious items for your
house or as gifts for loved ones.
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With Sympathy Our smypathies are extended to the family of Martha Wall who passed away on October 27. Her funeral Mass was held here at St. Lawrence on Saturday. --------------------------------------------------------------------
Deacon’s Food Pantry During the month of October the pantry
helped 408 households which resulted in
providing food for 496 children and 666
adults. Current needs of the pantry are:
canned fruit and vegetables for Thanksgiving!
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St. Lawrence Concert Series “Two Voices From Mexico”
Sacred and Secular Music
Saturday, November 16 – 6:00 p.m.
Featuring
Humberto Ross Moreno – bass
Eugenio Ross Moreno – baritone
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Saint Lawrence
Catholic School
stlawrencemuncie.org
765.282.9353 Rob Frey, Principal: [email protected]
Our mission is to provide a Catholic Christ-centered
education through an atmosphere of love and
compassion for all students.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Skating Party - 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, Nov. 13 – 8:00 a.m. Mass at the
Church. Please arrive by 7:50 a.m.
The SLCS P.T.O. would like to thank everyone
who attended our Mystery Dinner on
November 2. We appreciate the large and
enthusiastic crowd, as well as the chance to
laugh and share fellowship with all of our
guests!
150th Anniversary of Our Church
Remember Renew Rejoice In 2015 Reverend David Hellmann was appointed Pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish.
150TH
KEEPSAKE ITEMS
FOR SALE
Ornament of our beautiful church - $25.00
Stained Glass Window Book - $10
Coloring Book - $5
T-Shirt with our 150th
logo - $10
Any of these items would make nice gift items for
family and friends!
Call the Parish Office at 288-9223 or stop by the
office if you would like to purchase any of these
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Over The River & Through
The Woods To Grandmother's House or anywhere else,
Homemade Gourmet Apples from the Haiti
Library Foundation (HLF) are for you to take
along!! As Hostess Gifts, for Thanksgiving for special
neighbors, teachers, coaches, coworkers & friends, or to
serve with white wine after dinner & during the football
games in your own living room! Each large granny smith
is dipped in caramel, drenched in white chocolate & then
coated in dark chocolate and divinely decorated. Only
$10cash/check, 100% profits to HLF. Order by
November 21 & pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Email [email protected] or phone 765-759-9910 to
place your order or ask any questions.
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Mark your Calendar!
“Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas”
A benefit recital featuring Matthew and
Kelci Kosin and friends
Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m.
Saint Lawrence Church
A free-will offering to benefit our school
will be collected
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MINISTRY ASSISGNMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 16 AND 17 Readers Altar Servers E.M.H.C. Ushers
4:3
0 P
.M. Matt Hill
Marianne Vorhees Robert Berger Jonathan Shaw
Mary Bedel Skip Vorhees Julie Zvokel
Jeff Crabtree Harold Hannon Steve Lansing Walter Vester
8:0
0 A
.M. Dan Waechter
Pete Walters Rachel Waechter Jerry Bricker
Tom Ward JoEllen Ward
Mary Burford Sheila Caudill Jack Holland Jack Sharp
10:0
0 A
.M.
Jennifer Johnson Nancy Zachary
Onnie Adams Ava Echelbarger
Mary Bowling Kathy Brinson Bob Carpenter Lea Carpenter Bridget Cole John Coutinho Joanna Wallace
John Coutinho Jeff Huff Greg Smith Mike Wallace
Take Note The Giving Tree will be up on the weekend of
November 23 and 24. We will again be helping the
children and their families from United Day Care.
Also, the weekend of November 23 and 24, the St.
Vincent dePaul Society will have their annual
“Adopt a Family” for a Christmas food basket. Members will be in the vestibule of the church after
all the Masses.