Church of Saint Lawrence 345 Elmwood Lane

Riegelsville, Pa 18077

Reverend Gavin W. Muir, Pastor

Reverend Robert H. Breen, Pastor Emeritus

Parish Registration We welcome all new members to our Parish family. Please register when you move into the parish. Please notify us if you are moving. Weddings Couples are asked to contact the Rectory and make arrangements at least six months prior to their intended wedding date. They are required to attend Pre-Cana sessions. Catholic Elementary School Children may attend Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist School, Ottsville; for further information call: 610-847-5523. Parish CCD Classes Parish children attending public or private school, may receive Catholic Faith instructions on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall from October to May. Registration is published in the Parish Bulletin. Rectory Office Hours Monday—Friday 9:30 a.m. to Noon

Mass Schedule Saturday Evenings at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Days at 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., & first Sat. of each month at 9:00 a.m. Wed., at 7:30 p.m. & Fri. at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 Confessions Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at 7:10 p.m. St. Lawrence Men’s Club Meets on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m. Altar & Rosary Society Meets on third Thursday of the month (Sept-May) 7:00p.m. Lay Carmelite Community of St. Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes Meets First Saturday of each month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Rectory: 610-749-2684 Rectory Fax: 610-749-2695

Email: saintlawrence@verizon.net Website: saint-Lawrence-

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Saturday - April 29th - 5PM: Vigil Mass Sunday– April 30th - Third Sunday of Easter 8AM: 10AM: Cynthia More McCormick (Fusco Family) Monday - May 1st - St. Joseph the Worker Weekday: 9AM: Special Intentions Tuesday - May 2nd - St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Weekday: 9AM: Special Intentions Wednesday - May 3rd - St. Philip & James, Apostles Weekday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 6-7:00 PM Confessions 7:10PM 7:30PM: Special Intentions Thursday - May 4th - Weekday: 9AM: Friday - May 5th - Weekday: 6:30PM: Eugene & Thesesa DellaCroce (Rex & Mariann Helfant) Saturday - May 6th - Weekday: 9AM: Yes Mass: Souls in Purgatory (Rex & Mariann Helfant) ON THE ROAD One central metaphor employed to describe the Christian life is a journey. In today’s second reading, Peter addresses the early Christian community: “Conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning” (1 Peter 1:17). When we think of a journey, we normally think of some kind of movement from point A to point B. The Christian journey, begun in the waters of baptism (point A) has as its ultimate destination eternal life with God in heaven (point B). Unfortunately we find ourselves on all kinds of detours along the way. Because of sin, we make foolish turns and sometimes seem unable to detect the presence of the Lord. Today’s story of the two disciples on their way to Emmaus illustrates for us the fact that, even when we are dejected or on one of our many detours, the Lord is there, walking right beside us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc

April 30, 2017

Third Sunday of Easter

COLLECTIONS: April 23, Parish @ $ 2627, Easter Offering @ $20 Special Collection: Knights of Columbus will be taking a collection to benefit those with special needs. Funds received will be distributed by our local KOC chapter #4545, Ottsville, PA Baptism: Sunday, April 29 after the 10AM Mass for baby Aria Annalynn Rambo child of Jesse Edward Rambo and Tamara Anne Miller Rambo. Charites Appeal: began, Sunday, February 5th. This is the largest appeal of the calendar year with a Diocesan goal of $12.5 M . There are several ways in which to donate. In pew envelopes, direct mailing, which you will receive from the Archdiocese at your home, or e-giving. Checks are payable to: Catholic Charities Appeal. Please be as generous as possible and help St Lawrence reach our Parish goal. You may make one lump sum payment or schedule payments throughout the year if donating directly to the Archdiocese. Additional info on: catholiccharitiesappeal.org Appeal beneficiaries are: Education, Social Services, Evangelization, Clergy and local Mission Activities. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Some monks and nuns trace their community origins back a thousand years or so, before it became customary to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in tabernacles. In their rules of life, which evolved from the lifestyle and prayer of their predecessors, the core experience of Christ’s presence is at the altar itself, and in the symbol of assembly for prayer. To this day, when the monks or nuns file into their church in procession, they march two by two, and then bow profoundly to the altar before turning and bowing in reverence toward the brother or sister at their side. It is probably more difficult, in practice, to revere the presence of Christ in a person who irks you by taking the car keys, shirking a work duty, or burning the toast! We can trace in these religious orders’ enduring customs the ancient appreciation for the altar as the center of the church building, and of the community of the faithful as the Body of Christ. Usually, a monastery today will reserve the Blessed Sacrament in some quiet corner of the monastic church, in a fairly small space, more suitable for private prayer than for the gathering of the whole community. In a cloister, the architecture may allow the public limited access to this space. Liturgical law tells us, in both monasteries and parish churches, that there is no need for more than a few hosts in the place of reservation, just enough for viaticum, the “food for the journey” that is the final sacramental celebration for a dying Christian. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

EFFECTS The effect of our sharing in the body and blood of Christ is to change us into what we receive. —Pope Saint Leo the Great WORTHY WORK I must believe no work beneath me, since Jesus was a carpenter for thirty years, and Joseph all his life. —Charles de Foucauld

Blessing of St. Lawrence Prayer Garden: will be held on Sunday, May 14th, Mother’s Day, in conjunction with the 10AM Mass and May Procession to the Grotto. Please do your best to attend this brief but important event. Thank you!! Special Collection, Catholic Homes Missions will be taken on May 6 & 7 at all Masses. Williams Township Veterans Memorial service honoring our fallen heroes and all living veterans on Sunday, May 28 @ 6PM @ the Williams Township Municipal Campus @ 655 Cider Press Rd. Wilson Area HS Band will perform, Community Recognition Awards presented and more. Info @ 610-253-8951 or LHH2@lehigh.edu Men’s Club meeting May 8 @ 7PM in Parish Hall. Manna Canned Food Drive: May 20-21. Manna bags will be available shortly in the vestibule. Canned food items in greatest need are: beef stew, tuna fish, fruit, vegetables, pasta, soups, pork & beans. Of course anything is greatly appreciated and needed so there are no restrictions to your generosity. Our contributions will go directly to the Food Pantry in Ottsville @ St John the Baptist. Thank you Legatus: Are you a Business Owner or Senior Executive? Is so you may be eligible for membership in this international Catholic association of business leaders. Info: John Knowles @ 215-262-3832 or jknowles@legatus.org or http://legatus.org/legatus/ Confirmation for Roman Catholic Adults: Cathedral Basilica, Philadelphia, Sunday, June 4 @ 6:30PM or @ our Parish, St. Lawrence on Ascension Thursday, May 25th @ 4PM, Bishop Timothy Senior presiding. Contact Fr. Muir ASAP for either venue. Thank you. Notre Dame HS: Ave Maria Awards: April 30 @ 1-5PM @ Northampton CC @ $100pp Mother’s Day May 14: We place names; both living & deceased or others that have been a Mother figure in your life, on the Altar for prayer during the month of May. Envelopes for this purpose are in the vestibule along with cards to give living Mothers. Hallahan High School: 50 years and beyond; luncheon. Wed, May 3 @ Connstater Volkest-Verein, 9130 Academy Rd, Phila. Info 215-913-4482 Black Rock Retreat Center June 26-29: retreat for young men graduating 8th to 12th grade. Four days of activities and meet with Philadelphia Seminarians. Info 610-667-5778 Prayers for Our Sick : any updates needed?? Please inform Parish office via email preferred or phone. Thank you.

?? Got Mass ??: when/where; go to www.masstimes.org and/or down load free app. to your device. Provides locations, times and service type for most Parishes in the USA. Parents will appreciate this; their kids………….not so much:> Excuse solved. New Parishioners –WELCOME!! No need to feel shy. We are happy you are here. To register see an usher, or just fill out form in vestibule of church, or call 610-749-2684 or email: saintlawrence@verizon.net We are ready to welcome you. ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: Lectors for: 5/6 5 PM: Jane Burger 5/7 8 AM: Joseph Keeney 10 AM: Ells Cheeseman Altar Servers for: 5/6 5 PM: Gregory Derr-Haverlach, Peter Shea 5/7 8 AM: Anna Holmgaard, Amy Wydner 10 AM: Felicity Comiskey, Mathew Gambino Extraordinary Ministers: 5/6 5 PM: Frank Hyland, Linda Krager 5/7 8 AM: Jackie Crocetti, Mariann Helfant 10 AM: Mary Gambino, Mark Culichia Please Pray for Our Sick and housebound, deceased members, and for an end to abortion and a respect for all life! Linda Accatatta, Abbie Musto, Gloria Tafaro, Joan McArdle, Tim McHenry, Molly Worner, Lorraine Wallace, Liz Casterline, Julie Petry, Lucy Herman, John Gibson, Steve Ombalski, Mary Grube Fritchman, Joan Sheeran, Jay Johnson, Irene Peiffer, Cynthia Diaz, special intention, Susan Wires, David Grasso, Adrian Steinberg, Joseph Jones, Mary Jane Bernat, Gus Trincheria, Elizabeth Ann Schlotter, Daniel Steinberg, Jack Latorre, Joann Thaler, Amy Hessenthaler, Calvin, Wilson & Frank Ryan, Eve Zelle, Roger & MaryAnn Brahler, Gavin (age 3), Bill Miller, Caitlin, Steven Fusco, Charles More, Jeff & Bonnie, Baby Matthew Royer, baby Ely, Max Ours, Father Breen, Paul Beach, Anthony Bonnano, Barbara and Ells Cheeseman, Summer Heddleston, Maria Steinberg, Elwood Ditmer, Dan Schiavello, Tom Peterson, Special intention, Carol Stahley, Maria King, Irene & Al Breiner, Jeremy Hewens, MD

 

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. Lawrence BULLETIN NUMBER: 497325.1 Date of publication: (Sunday’s date) Number of pages transmitted: 4 including cover Special instructions: Please call Tom @ 610-749-2684 Or email saintlawremce@verizon.net