TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 17, 2014

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

Fruitful Harvest 2012: The 2012 Fruitful
Harvest Campaign is completed and we are
working hard to get ready for the next
campaign. It wasnt long after ordination that
I quickly realized how much our diocesan
offices provide to support our parish ministries.
There is always someone able to answer a
question or provide the necessary support when
we need them. And, none of this would be
possible without the Fruitful Harvest bi-annual appeal. Thank you to
those who have sacrificed with gifts toward this campaign. There is
still around $20,000 in St. Lawrence pledges that have not yet been
satisfied. If you are able to fulfill your commitment, please contact the
parish office this month.
Are You Registered to Vote? The Indiana Catholic Conference is
reminding us that one of the greatest privileges of being an American is
the opportunity to voice our opinion through the electoral process. All
citizens 18 and older should register to vote by October 6th. As Catholics,
this is a great way for us to make a difference in the world and spread our
faith by selecting those who uphold Gods laws and the dignity of the
human person. Dont miss your chance to make a difference!
Human Life is Sacred! Pray and witness to this truth by participating in
the National Life Chain (Oct. 5th) and the 40 Days for Life campaign
(Sept. 24th-Nov. 2nd). More information can be found in this and
upcoming bulletins.
Next weekend we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday; a time when we
give thanks to those in our parish who fulfill the ministry of faith
formation in our Schools, Religious Education Programs, Youth Group
and RCIA. What a blessing it is to have these people sharing their faith
and passing our Catholic faith on to generations to come. Please keep
them all in prayer this year.
School Choice Celebration! On Sept. 22nd at 4:00pm, the Lafayette
Catholic School System will be joining with Faith Christian, Lafayette
Christian, and St. James Lutheran Schools to celebrate the Indiana School
Choice Scholarship Program. We want to pack the house at Ivy Tech
NCHS Auditorium to show support for this important program that has
supported families in their choice of education for their children. With it,
300 Catholic school students have benefited so far. Bishop Doherty will
be a guest speaker at this event. Thank you to all who are able to attend.
Dont forget that the Blessing of Animals is Saturday, October 4
th
at
10:00 in the courtyard, the annual Parish Nurse Health Fair is
Wednesday, October 8
th
in the Social Hall from 1:00 to 3:00, and the
Annual Living Rosary will be Wednesday, October 8
th
at 7:15 in the
courtyard. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Liturgy Schedule

Monday, September 15th
8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies Employees
5:15 p.m. Betty Weaver

Tuesday, September 16th
8:15 a.m. Don Mellady
10:00 a.m. Mass at Rosewalk
Mahlon Eberhard

Wednesday, September 17th
8:15 a.m. Joseph V. DeHahn
6:30 p.m. Spec. Int. Priests of
St. Lawrence

Thursday, September 18th
8:15 a.m. Miriam Walters

Friday, September 19th
8:15 a.m. Jack Hahn

LORDS DAY MASSES

Saturday, September 20th
5:00 p.m. Carol Port

Sunday, September 21st
8:00 a.m. Kay Moser
9:30 a.m. Kevin Cavanaugh
11:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Mary Ann &
Leo Steiner
5:00 p.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence





Remember:
Fair Trade Coffee and
Chocolate is available for
purchase at the
St. Lawrence Parish Office
Monday-Friday from 8:00-
3:00. For more information
please contact the Parish
Office at 742-2107.
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014







Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
Baptisms will be held Tuesday, September 16 at
7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
The meeting will be informal but will include
information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
to make this event more meaningful for you the
parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER
Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
Meeting is being offered Tuesday, September 16 at
7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish
Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist with
ministries/activities involving any children from our
parish are required to attend one of these meetings
every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee
or need to renew your paperwork and background
check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts
approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required no later
than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any
questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
Ministers Schedule
Saturday, September 20, 2014
5:00 p.m. C. & T. Muller (R)
C. & K. Wagner, G. Kochert, E. & N. Julian,
B. German, M. Brown (C)
B. Wagner, A. Fredette, A. Alexander (S)
Sunday, September 21, 2014
8:00 a.m. D. Finney, B. Ahler (R)
J. Murphy, C. Mejia, C. Smith, M. Grogan,
T. & M.A. Lawrence, 1 needed (C)
E. Finney, E. Lanoue (S)
9:30 a.m. S. Boes, K. Dienhart (R)
E. Boes, K. Redinbo, J. & L. Vanderwielen, J. Parr,
J. Walters, L. Arvidson, B. White (C)
C. & N. Pickerill, J. Rogers (S)
11:15 a.m. M.F. Nelson, V. Jenkins (R)
T. Loro, J. & L. Crum, M.J. Nelson, J. Peden,
A. Lindberg, M. Helms (C)
G. Chyall, J. Lux, D. Poole (S)
5:00 p.m. S. Bonner, A. Reuzenaar (R)
R. Reuzenaar, J. & P. Bennett, S. Romig,
D. Koning, J. Harris, 1 needed (C)
B. Reuzenaar, E. Romig (S)
Sacrificial Fund, September 7, 2014 $14,335.26
Electronic Fund Transfers $4,100.00
Conventual Franciscan Mission Collection $6,947.75
School Expansion Fund $1,337.00
The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club
St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club will meet
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in the
Social Hall from 1:00-3:30pm. Short
meeting, refreshments, fun and good fellowship.
Euchre will be played and prizes awarded. For more
information call Sonja Wiegand at 490-3829.
The 90+ Club celebrates the
following September Birthdays:
Mary Delltalia - September 1st
Hubert Silvero - September 19th
May God continue to shower blessings
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
RCIA - Precatechumenate or Inquiry
Conversion is a gradual process or a faith
journey. The first step in this journey is the
inquiry stage. This period may last a long
time. One needs to be aware that gradual conversion cannot
be measured in earth time, but in God's time. The aim of
this period is to awaken one's faith. It is characterized by:
Sharing stories about the Catholic faith.
Answering questions about why Catholics do the things
they do.
Proclaiming the message of salvation through the Word.
Introduction into parish life.
Building trust and community.
Once God's time has been fulfilled and the inquirer is ready
to take the first step in the process of conversion, they will
be invited to participate in The Rite of Acceptance into the
Order of Catechumens. Inquiry now meets every Sunday
at 9:30am in the St. Clare room at the Parish Office Bldg.
We would love for you to join us. You must attend inquiry
sessions before you can be invited to participate in the Rite
of Acceptance on October 26
th
at the 9:30am Mass.
RCIA will begin meeting on Wednesday nights starting
September 10
th
from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Social Hall. If
you have questions please call the Parish Office or Jim &
Connie at 447-2939.
Knights of Columbus
Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast

Sunday, September 21, 2014
9:00 -11:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence Social Hall

Meal includes all you can eat
biscuits & gravy, sausage, fruit,
cereal, drinks. Proceeds benefit
School Expansion Fund.
Everyone is welcome!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOTES
Want to Know More About
Your Catholic Faith?
We are need of new catechists for this
school year. It is a good opportunity to
share your faith and love of children.
We also have an opening for a second
Kindergarten teacher and 1
st
grade teacher
for religious education classes on Wednesday evening. If
you have an interest, please contact Ryan Hillman at
Hillman@Catholicweb.com or at 423-2396.
Children Liturgy of the Word
We are in need of Children Liturgy of the Word leaders
during the 11:15 Mass. If interested please contact Ryan
Hillman at 423-2396 or at Hillman@Catholicweb.com.
Children Liturgy of the Word is for preschooler to 2
nd

grade. Children Liturgy of the world will start Sept. 21.
Training for Children Liturgy of Word training will held
on Sept. 14 at 2:15 pm, we will meeting in the Church.
Sacramental Policy
St. Lawrence normally prepares those in the 2nd grade
for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
High School freshman prepare for the Sacrament of
Confirmation. Our policy is that a young person must be
participating in the religious education program or a
Catholic school one full year prior to the year in which they
receive the sacrament. Policy also states that a student must
attend 80% of the classes. For religious education classes
one must be attending classes prior to October 1st.
Confirmation
St. Lawrence currently confirms young people who are in
their freshman year of high school. We do accept older
students who have yet to be confirmed. The policy of
St. Lawrence mandates that a young person must have
participated in religious education program or at a
Catholic school the year prior to receiving the sacrament.
Sept. 7 Confirmation Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)
Sept. 14 Confirmation Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)
Nov. 9 Sponsor/Candidate Meeting Social Hall
Nov. 22/23 Rite of Enrollment at all Masses
Upcoming Dates for First Reconciliation
Oct. 2 or 7 Parent Meeting LL Social Hall (7-8pm)
Oct. 11/12 Reconciliation Rite of Enrollment at all Masses
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who has registered and paid for
religious education classes and a big thanks to all the
Catechists who are dedicating their time and talent to
help our young Catholics learn about Jesus and his
Church. We are still in need of some Assistant
Catechists, so if would like to help, please contact Ryan
Hillman at 423-2396 or Hillman@Catholicweb.com.
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
St. Lawrence has been a great
supporter of Kairos Prison
Ministry International. Kairos is
a Christian faith-based ministry
which addresses the spiritual needs of incarcerated men,
women, youth, and their families. By sharing the love of
Jesus Christ, Kairos hopes to change hearts, transform
lives, and impact the world. Members of St. Lawrence
are supporting the team scheduled to go into I.S.P.
(Indiana State Prison) in Michigan City the weekend
of October 2-5. If you would like to donate cookies
(only a specific recipe is allowed for the cookies),
provide a small donation to support the weekend, or be a
part of the Prayer Chain, please pick up a copy of the
recipe from the table in the Social Hall or stop by the
office. Note: Cookies can be delivered (no need to
freeze them) to the Social Hall or the Office anytime
prior to September 30th. For more information, contact
Larry Dresch at 765-418-4795.


Come join us in praying the rosary
Wednesday, October 8th 7:15pm
We will gather in the mall
area between St. Lawrence
Church and the school.
THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER
Superhero Run/Walk
Benefiting Matrix Pregnancy Resource Center
September 27th, 2014 Columbian Park, Rush Pavilion
Register online at www.lafayetteherorun.com
Join the St. Lawrence Team led by Ben Davis today!
Blessing of Animals in Honor
of St. Francis
Saturday, October 4th
at 10:00am
St. Lawrence Courtyard
Please feel free to bring any kind of pet, but be sure
to remember to keep them on a leash or in a cage.
Health Fair - St. Lawrence Parish Nurse
Health Fair will be October 8th from
1:00-3:00pm in the St. Lawrence Social Hall.
Health Screenings will be available. Flu
Shots will be free if you bring your
Medicare, Railroad Medicare or Medicaid Card with
you. If you are not eligible for the above, flu shots will
available for $25.00. Hope to see you at the Fair!









The 9:30 Sunday Choir season has begun, and you are
warmly invited to participate! Rehearsals are Thursdays
at 7pm in the church choir loft. No prior singing
experience is necessary just a desire to praise the Lord
in song. (A good sense of humor also helps!)
If youve ever thought about being part of the music
ministry at St. Lawrence, or if anyone has ever
encouraged you to consider joining choir, now is the
perfect time to start! Please contact Jon-Paul Hurt at
742-2107 or 404-5794 for more information.
On September 24th the highly successful 40 Days for
Life campaign returns to Lafayette. During this time of
prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community
outreach, our volunteers make extraordinary sacrifices
to protect children and their mothers from abortion.
This campaign will run from Wednesday, September 24
through Sunday, November 2nd, from 7am to 7pm in
front of Planned Parenthood. Please consider signing up
for an hour. Since the website is new, you will need to
register again. Our Kickoff event will be Sunday,
September 28th at 2 pm at Matrix. Join us for prayer
and music. For more information email 40DaysFor-
LifeLafayette@gmail.com or call 765-637-6147.
Celebrating Christian Marriage: 2014
Anniversary Mass with the Bishop
All married couples of the diocese are invited to attend a
special Mass on Sunday, Sept 28 at 2:30 pm at the
St. Mary Cathedral, Lafayette to celebrate their years of
Christian Marriage. Bishop Doherty will offer a special
blessing, and couples will renew their marriage vows
during the liturgy. The Anniversary Mass will begin
at 2:30pm and will fulfill the Sunday obligation. Bishop
Doherty will greet couples at a cookies and punch
reception immediately following the Mass. Participants
may access the registration form from the diocesan
website. Go to www.dol-in.org, click on OFFICES from
the top menu, scroll down to WORSHIP & RCIA, then
(on the left hand side) click on ANNIVERSARY MASS.
You may also register by calling Carolyn Bennett at
765-269-4660 or emailing her at cbennett@dol-in.org.
Teaching about Gods Gift of Forgiveness is the theme
for the 2014 Catechetical Day which is sponsored by the
Diocesan Pastoral Office for Catechesis. The day will
take place on Saturday, October 11
th
, at Central Catholic
High School, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., EST. The day begins
with Mass, a Keynote Address by Fr. Rick Nagel, Pastor,
Saint John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis, and
participants can choose three breakout sessions among the
many offered. There is a $30 registration fee which
includes lunch and hospitality. For a registration brochure
and a complete schedule and list of the breakout sessions,
please go to: www.dol-in.org/CD or contact the Pastoral
Office for Catechesis at (765) 269-4650.


Please join us at the club on 4th Street for our
delicious dinners on Friday evenings. Dinners start
at 5:30 each Friday night and feature catfish,
steak, shrimp, tenderloins, and more. All are
welcome to come down for an enjoyable evening
and great meal.
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
Cursillo Ultreya
The Lafayette Cursillo community will be hosting an
Ultreya at St. Lawrence Social Hall, lower level,
on Saturday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m. Please
bring a snack and/or drink to share with the
group. All Cursillistas and friends are welcome. If
you have questions or for more information, please
contact Kathy and Russ Clark, 765-447-1042 or
krclark43@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!
Life Chain 2014





Life Chain is taking place this year on Sunday,
October 5th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. It is a time set aside
to remind people of faith of the sanctity of human life
and to confirm factual truth in the minds of people who
waver about the humanity of a fetusabortion is indeed
the killing of an unborn child. Millions of Americans
have had their lives terminated through abortion and the
long term effects on their mothers, their families and
society are only now coming to the light.
Join other pro-life people for one hour on Sunday,
October 5th at S.R. 26 from Lafayette Courthouse
across to Purdue. Signs are provided. Sign up after all
the Masses the weekends of September 20/21 and
27/28 or call the Parish Office at 742-2107.