TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 17, 2014

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

Religious Education is Important! With grades K-5
Religious Education classes beginning on August 27th
and 6-8th grade classes starting September 7th, our
attention is directed to the importance of educating our
young people in the faith. We hand on to them so
much when we form them to be disciples of Jesus
Christ and share the tenets of the faith. So often have I
talked with adults who have been timid in sharing the
faith, because they are not confident that they know much themselves.
Handing on our faith requires that we have something to hand on - by
knowing our faith, setting a fine example by being 100% dedicated to
Mass and the Sacraments, and by praying with and for our children. There
are so many opportunities to nourish our faith. Watch the bulletin as we
want to supplement your own study and faith practice with quality
programs and activities to help you become a better disciple of Christ.
Parish Picnic - Im really looking forward to our parish picnic coming up on
September 13th. We are trying to plan some unique and fun events, so
reserve the date on your calendar. Activities will take place from
3:00-9:00pm, taking a break of course for the 5:00pm Mass (Confessions will
be heard still at 4:00pm in case you have too much fun). Bring your families!
It will be a wonderful time for our St. Lawrence parish family.
Conventual Franciscan Friars: This weekend is our annual mission appeal.
We welcome a representative from our beloved Franciscan Friars. Please be
generous and support their ongoing work throughout the world. A second
collection will take place at all Masses this weekend. If you are not prepared
to make a contribution this weekend, please take one of the contribution
envelopes and return it through the regular collection next weekend.
How to Reach a Priest in Times of Emergency! If you have a loved one
in the hospital, a medical emergency, or a significant family crisis and
need to reach a priest when the office is not open, please call the parish
office and the automated telephone system will direct you to our
emergency contact information. We are happy to be with each of our
parishioners in times of need. Please let us know how we can help!
Liturgy Schedule

Monday, August 25th
8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Levi,
Lena & Lilly
5:15 p.m. Spec. Int. Fr. Dan
Gartland

Tuesday, August 26th
8:15 a.m. Paul Wagner

Wednesday, August 27th
8:15 a.m. Louis & Anna Marie
(Hoefer) Behler

Thursday, August 28th
8:15 a.m. Liv. & Dec. Paul
Andrews Family

Friday, August 29th
8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies Employees

LORDS DAY MASSES

Saturday, August 30th
5:00 p.m. Liv. & Dec. Robrock/
Vanderkolk Families

Sunday, August 31st
8:00 a.m. Ed Hitze
9:30 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
11:15 a.m. Spec. Int. 90th Birthday
Joe Lift
5:00 p.m. Grace Dienhart





Uniting in Heart, Pastoral Planning for the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
More people are filling out the Uniting in Heart, Pastoral Planning for
the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana survey which Bishop Doherty asked
us to complete. To date 1,444 have been filled out diocesan wide.
Please take time to complete a General Survey or one that is appropriate
to your situation. For instance, if you are in high school, take the high
school survey, etc.
Go to www.dol-in.org and click the button which will lead you to the
surveys. Choose the most appropriate for your use. Most people will be
using the General Survey.
If you do not have access to a computer please take a survey from the back
of Church and return it next week so someone can input your information. If
you know people who do not regularly participate in Church, and consider
themselves Catholic, please feel free to take yellow surveys from the back
of Church and invite them to participate so the Bishop can hear their voices
and incorporate the needs he hears into the pastoral plan.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 24, 2014


Dan Fields







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, August 30, 2014
5:00 p.m. K. Anderson, M. Grundman (R)
M. Riehle, N. Winningham, C. Gross, T. DeLion,
K. Askins, M.A. Kleman, G. Kochert (C)
A. Alexander, A. Fredette, K. Riehle (S)
Sunday, August 31, 2014
8:00 a.m. L. & M.A. Steiner (R)
M. Grogan, T. & M.A. Lawrence, C. Smith,
C. Mejia, M. Coomey, 1 needed (C)
E. Finney, 1 needed (S)
9:30 a.m. B. White, D. Lowry (R)
B. & M. Henry, J. Roach, D. Dillard,
N. Sauer, L. Arvidson, K. Redinbo (C)
E. & S. Henry, D. Riley (S)
11:15 a.m. V. Jenkins, M.F. Nelson (R)
T. Loro, P. Jaynes, S. & R. Starks, C. Clark,
P. Aranas, J. Williams (C)
A. Kline, M. Jaynes, D. Poole (S)
5:00 p.m. C. Muller, A. Renzenaar (R)
T. Hunley, S. Hyland, F. Sanchez, T. Muller,
B. & R. Reuzenaar, J. Harris (C)
L. Houston, 1 needed (S)
Sacrificial Fund, August 17, 2014 $12,202.26
Electronic Fund Transfers $6,035.00
School Expansion Fund $1,573.00
The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club
St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club will meet
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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 August Birthdays:
Adelaide King - August 3rd
Iona Loro - August 12th
Rita Jaffe - August 13th
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. Beginning Sunday, September 7
th
Inquiry
will meet 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.
Habitat ReStore "Donation Bounty Hunter Program"
which helps everyone involved, ends Labor Day. The
people donating the selected items do not need to be
Parishioners of St. Lawrence but can be friends or
relatives (including businesses). It is important that a
receipt is made out and credit is given to St. Lawrence
toward their sponsorship goal of $9,500! Please let
everyone you know be aware of this opportunity. This is
a great way to make a contribution without writing a
check. We have only 2 weeks left to take advantage of
this great opportunity! If you have any questions
or comments, please contact the St. Lawrence
Volunteer Coordinator, George Kochert, at 538-3863 or
[email protected]. Flyers for this Program are
located at the church entrances.

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 are in
need of Childrens Liturgy of the Word leaders during the
11:15 Mass, a second kindergarten teacher (Wednesday
evenings) and discussion leaders for Confirmation classes
(Sunday afternoons 3-4:45). If you are interested please contact
Ryan Hillman at [email protected] or at 423-2396.
Religious Education Registration for 2014-2015
Registration forms are now available at the church exists and in
the social hall. They are also available at the parish office, and
on the St. Lawrence website. Calendars, registration forms, and
baptismal information forms for the upcoming religious
education year can also be found on the parish website.
Religious Education events can be linked to smartphones,
tablets, or computers calendars. To do so click on the calendar
tab at the top of the St. Lawrence website and click on the event.
Confirmation Registration
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. There is a meeting today at 3:00pm in the Social Hall
for those wishing to be confirmed in May 2015. Parents and their
daughter or son must attend this meeting. The following are
important dates for Confirmation preparation. Candidates are
expected to participate in all the events and Confirmation class.
Confirmation events can be linked to smartphones, tablets, or
computers calendars. To do so click on the calendar tab at the top
of the St. Lawrence website and click on the event.
Aug. 17 Parent/Candidate Meeting, Social Hall
Aug. 24 First Confirmation Class Soc. Hall 3-4:30pm
Nov. 9 Sponsor/Candidate Mtg., Social Hall
Nov. 22/23 Rite of Enrollment at all Masses.
March 18 All Assignments Due
April 11/12 Confirmation Retreat at Cary Camp
May 13 Confirmation Rehearsal, St. Mary Cathedral 7pm
May 14 Confirmation, St. Mary Cathedral 7pm
Upcoming Dates
Aug. 18 Catechist Meeting K-5
th
grades, 7pm (meal provided)
Aug. 27 Religious Education begins for Grades K-5
Sept. 7 Religious Education begins for Grades 6-8
First Reconciliation
Oct. 2 or 7 Parent Mtg. Soc. Hall LL 7-8pm
Oct. 11/12 Reconciliation Enrollment Rite at all Masses
Nov. 8 Parent/Child Mtg. in Soc. Hall
Nov. 24 First Reconciliation in Church 7pm
First Communion
Feb. 23 or 26 Parent Meeting, Social Hall LL 7-8pm
March 7/8 Holy Eucharist Enrollment Rite at all Masses
March 14 Parent/Child Mtg. in Soc. Hall
April 18 Day of Recollection for 1st Communicants
April 19 First Communion 1:30pm
If you have a son or daughter participating in a Sacrament
this year, please note these dates on your calendar. It will help
to alleviate conflicts. Thank you.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 17, 2014

High school Bible studies will start on
Aug. 27th from 7-8:30. All high school
students are invited every Wednesday in
the lower level of St. Mary. Contact
Kendra Leckrone with questions kmleck-
[email protected], 219-208-0060.
The high school youth group will be
starting its Fall semester of Life Teen on
Sunday, September 7th. All high school
students are invited to join the youth group
each Sunday for fellowship and food. The
youth group will meet in the lower level of
the St. Lawrence social hall each Sunday
from 6:30-8. Registration is not required.
Contact Kendra Leckrone with questions
[email protected], 219-208-0060.
St. Lawrence Middle School Youth
Group will be starting their regular,
weekly meetings on Wednesday,
August 27th in the lower level of the
social hall from 6:30 to 7:45. All middle school
students are welcome to attend. Call Lyn Bordenet
with any questions 765-412-1888.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 24, 2014
THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 24, 2014
Mark your calendars and plan
to attend the Ninth Annual
St. Boniface GermanFest
Saturday, September 6th
4-11:30pm. Please join us!
SAVE THE DATE!
Anniversary Mass with Bishop Doherty at the
Cathedral. All couples are invited to renew their vows
with Bishop Doherty during Mass on Sept 28, 2014 at
2:30 pm. Register online at http://www.dol-in.org/
index.cfm?load=page&page=537.
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.
ST. ELIZABETH HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
GROUPS TO BEGIN WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9
Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused after the
loss of a loved one but arent sure where to turn?
Spending time with others who are on the same
emotional roller coast, in a group setting, can be
helpful during your grief journey. St. Elizabeth
Hospice has served the greater Lafayette community
in the grief support ministry for many years by
providing practical information in a facilitated but
relaxed group setting. New groups are forming now to
begin a 10-week series the week of September 9.
To accommodate different schedules, groups are
available on either Tuesday evenings (6:00-7:30 pm)
or Friday mornings (9:30-11:00 am). Please contact
Dwight Herrin, St. Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support
Group Facilitator, at 423-6911, for more information
and to register. You need not make this journey alone!
The Parents Guild of Central
Catholic Junior/Senior High School
will host their Annual Football
Homecoming Fish Fry on Friday,
September 5
th
, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm,
in the Central Catholic cafeteria.
Tickets may be purchased at the door,
and a carry out option is available.
Choice of fish or hot dog for children.