The Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2010

"Raise your eyes and look about..."

Isaiah 60:4

Preparing for Sunday Mass

St. Lawrence will begin a six-week program designed to reach-out and invite non-practicing/inactive Catholics to return “Home to the Catholic Church” and resume active practice of their faith.  The program will be on six consecutive Thursday evenings at 7:00pm, beginning January 14, 2010 and concluding on February 18, 2010.  All sessions will be held in the St. Thomas room of Higgins Hall.  If you know of any inactive Catholics that would like to return “Home to the Catholic Church,” please invite them to these sessions or have them call Kathy Lambert at (813) 875-4040 x 206 for additional information.

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From the Pastor

Question for the Week: What causes people to lose Jesus? To find Him?

Mission: Help someone who has lost Jesus in their life to find Him.

Dear Friends:

I want to wish you a happy New Year as we anticipate 2010. It is my prayer that we will continue to abandon ourselves to the will of God and rededicate ourselves to live with a greater apostolic zeal as disciples of Jesus Christ in His Catholic Church. Let us join our dear Lord Jesus in remembering and honoring His Holy Mother Mary by beginning this new year by thanking God for her special role as His Mother.

Respectfully yours in Christ,
Fr. Tom Morgan

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

December 31 & January 1

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"Spiritual Adoption Program"

Month 2

  A PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

In this Year for Priests, O God, ask we your blessing on those You have called to priestly ministry.  May they, above all, be faithful and passionate followers of Your beloved Son, Jesus. May they be compassionate as Jesus was, toward all who seek spiritual comfort and forgiveness. May they open wide their hearts to all in need of Your merciful embrace.  May they be teachers, as Jesus was, steeped in Your Word and teaching, on fire with it, and breaking it open for all who are hungry for Your holy and transforming Word.  May they be prophets, as Jesus was, speaking courageously for what is right and true, proclaiming Your kingdom to all in need of your grace and giving voice to all Your children, especially the poor and marginalized.  May they be prayerful, as Jesus was, hearts burning within them and set upon You above all.  From the rising of the sun to its setting, may they be the voice of praise and thanksgiving, and of faith, hope, and love to all in their care.  St. John Vianney, beloved priest of God, pray for us and for all your brother priests. Amen.

"Human life must be respected and protected
absolutely from the moment of conception"

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2270

Manhattan Declaration

Legislation Action Alert

2009 Annual Pastoral Appeal

To date 608 households have responded in participation of our Parish commitment to the 2009 Annual Pastoral Appeal

St. Lawrence's Goal: $303,722.

Amount Pledged:117,873.88

Pledges Fulfilled to date: 113,860.58

Percentage of goal: 38.81

Thank you to every parish family that has already made a pledge commitment to the 2009 Annual Pastoral Appeal.  If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so.  Every gift makes a difference – every single gift.  Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

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