These last few weeks, our community has celebrated the full initiation of new members into the Church! On March 23, the St. Lawrence School and YFF students were fully initiated into the Church through Confirmation. It was a beautiful liturgy celebrated by Bishop Parkes with standing room only as their loved ones came to support them in this next step to their faith journey. What a joy to see so many young people choosing to continue in the Faith and being filled with the Holy Spirit. At the Easter Vigil, six Catechumens were baptized and confirmed and on Easter Sunday eight more were confirmed into the Church. Again, how joyous to see so many adults and young people seeking out Christ and choosing to answer His call of being a Catholic missionary disciple.

I extend many, many congratulations to them, and let’s continue to pray for their walk with the Lord. A big thank you goes out as well to the families, mothers, fathers, godparents, and sponsors for supporting these newly initiated in the reception of their sacraments. I’m very grateful for our catechists and staff members who worked so hard in preparing them.
Please pray as well for all those presently inquiring about our Catholic faith. May our loving witness assist many more in hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ!

Blessings in Christ,

Fr. Mike Muhr
Pastor

Purpose: Our ministry is dedicated to planning, promoting, and hosting the annual Saint Lawrence Women’s Retreat, as well as fostering other opportunities for spiritual formation and fellowship among the women of our parish. Our ultimate goal is to build holy sisterhood as we grow in faith, learn to listen to the Lord, and answer His call to make disciples of all nations.

Activities: There are many ways to get involved, no matter your skills or availability! Opportunities include:

•           Fundraising to keep the retreat affordable

•           Planning decorations for the retreat day

•           Helping choose the retreat theme and T-shirts

•           Promoting the retreat (social media, flyers, parish outreach)

•           Praying for the retreat’s success

•           Singing or leading worship during the retreat

•           Assisting in securing a speaker

Volunteer Time Commitment: We appreciate any time you can give! The busiest period is the two months leading up to and including the retreat.

Volunteer Requirements: Open to all adult women of Saint Lawrence parish. Contact: Ursula Strahm, contact@stlawrence.org