Saint Lawrence Church

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, JANUARY 4, 2015

Liturgy Schedule
Monday, January 5th
8:15 a.m. Rene Arthur
Johnson
5:15 p.m. Allan Schmitz
Tuesday, January 6th
8:15 a.m. Mary Vaughan
Shriner
10:00 a.m. Mass at Rosewalk
Spec. Intention
Fr. Dan Gartland
Wednesday, January 7th
8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies
Employees
6:30 p.m. Doug Windler
Thursday, January 8th
8:15 a.m. Dale E. Gordon
Friday, January 9th
8:15 a.m. Esther Kurtz
Vaughan
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, January 10th
5:00 p.m. Wilma & Fred
Markwith Jr.
Sunday, January 11th
8:00 a.m. Stan Steill
9:30 a.m. Miriam Walters
11:15 a.m. Deb Kennedy
5:00 p.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence

Audrey Lahrman
Charles Mecklenburg
Genevieve Weis

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

The Magi Show Us The Way! Today we join with the
Three Wise Men, the Magi, as we come to Jesus
offering Him gifts - the gifts of ourselves. With the
Wise Men, we follow the signs that God gives us in our
lives - signs leading to Christ. What are these signs for
you? Are you paying attention to them? Are you
listening to Jesus? Are you courageously responding to
God's call? Be a gift to Jesus with your life!
The Christmas Season Has Been Beautiful: I have been
amazed at how, in so many ways, our parishioners have demonstrated that we
care greatly for others. Jubilee Christmas, the Advent Outreach Collection,
Friends and Neighbors taking gift baskets to Rosewalk Village, Christmas
Caroling in Nursing Homes, Visits to Shut-in Parishioners, Our Parish Wish
List, School Children providing food baskets for Thanksgiving, those quiet
gifts from the heart, and so many more things. These ways have truly helped
us to prepare for the birth of Our Savior and bring the love of Christ to
others. I am so proud of you!
Thank you also to so many people who are helping make our Christmas
Season so prayerful and festive - liturgical ministers, art & environment
volunteers, and musicians. Together we praise Christ our Savior!
Wine, Cheese, Art and Everything Chocolate! A few years ago, I hosted a
really fun evening called "Wine, Cheese, Art and Everything Chocolate". It
was an event with great food, wine and beer, chocolate desserts, entertainment,
and an art auction of works from local artists. In addition to a really good
time, we raised some much-needed money for Catholic Education.
I will be sponsoring this event once again, right here at St. Lawrence Saturday,
January 17th from 6:30-8:30pm. Our goal is to raise $30,000 that night to help
with much-needed maintenance issues and upgrades to our current St. Lawrence
buildings. The goal of this event is to "Secure the Future." Tickets are available
for purchase after Mass, in the parish office or by calling Fr. Underwood
at 765-742-2107. Tickets are only $25 per person and space is limited.

WISH LIST 2014

Office Mini Blinds - Jane Peden
Office Mini BlindsJohn & Margaret
Wehrle
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of the Deceased Members of Hoefer Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Deceased Members of Moser Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Audrey Lahrman
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Jeanette Lahrman
(2)Sacristy Supplies & LinensJohn &
Pat Bennett
(3) Sacristy Supplies & LinensSieb &
Jan Siebenthal
Sacristy Supplies/LinensSusan Schafer
Wedding Rite BooksJeff & Signe
Hobaugh
School Desk ChairsIn Memory of Bob
& Ann Bongen

School Desk ChairsIn Memory of Eve

Bongen
School Desk ChairsMarge Ryves
School Desk ChairsMarge Ryves
Office ChairAnonymous
Office ChairCora Mejia Family
MicrophonesThe Crooks Family
MicrophonesThe Crooks Family
Easter Candle - In memory of Mahlon
Eberhard
Washing Machine Anonymous
Gas Stove (Rectory)Smith/ Blizzard
Family
Gas Stove (office kitchen) - In Memory
of Lee Andrews
Tree Removal & New TreeIn Memory
of Ken & Marilyn Runkle
Tree Removal & New TreeIn Memory
of Fred J. Markwith

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Q: What do the 4 living creatures from the book of
Revelation stand for?

The 90+ Club celebrates the

following January Birthdays:
Catherine Williams January 6th
James Hayden January 18th
Donald Benner January 24th

A: The first creature resembled a lion, the second was like

a calf, the third had a face like that of a human being, and
the fourth looked like an eagle in flight (Rev. 4:7). The May God continue to shower blessings
Fathers of the Church associate these creatures with the 4
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
Gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John. The
following is an explanation from Michael Barbers book, Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
Coming Soon, Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at
Applying Its Lessons Today: Matthew is represented by 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
the Man, since his Gospel begins with Jesus human The meeting will be informal but will include
genealogy. The Lion stands for Mark, whose account information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
begins with a voice in the wilderness, where lions live and to make this event more meaningful for you the
roam. Luke is symbolized by the Ox, since his Gospel parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
begins and ends with the temple, where oxen are slaughtered. are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
Finally, the Eagle denotes John, whose Gospel soars to
the heights in contemplation of Christs divinity. (email Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
questions to frduquaine@catholicweb.com).
Meeting is being offered Tuesday, January 13 at
7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish
Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation
with ministries/activities involving any children from
During the 2nd phase of the RCIA process,
our parish are required to attend one of these meetings
every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee
The Catechumenate, the catechumens and
or need to renew your paperwork and background
candidates now gather with the Catholic
community on Sundays for the first part of the mass, dur- check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts
ing which,
together, we hear the Scriptures, respond to approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required no later
than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any
them, and reflect on the meaning of God's Word for them
questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
personally and as community through the homily. After the
homily, they are dismissed, and with their catechist, to
Ministers Schedule
continue a process of reflection and application of the Saturday, January 10, 2015
Word of God proclaimed in the Sunday assembly. The bul- 5:00 p.m. J. Gerrety, C. Muller (R)
letin boards have pictures of each of the candidates and T. Muller, N. & E. Julian, C. & B. Shelton,
catechumen with their sponsors. When you see them N. Winningham, B. German (C)
R. Comery, J. Gerrety, S. Buckley (S)
please welcome them to our parish.
Please keep the Catechumens and the Candidates in your Sunday, January 11, 2015
8:00 a.m. T. Steill, E. Kubsch (R)
prayers as they journey toward the Easter Vigil, when they J. Murphy, B. & M. Henry, M. Coomey, C. Smith,
will become full members of our faith community. There P. Meluch, M. Grogan (C)
are no more Rites until Lent begins on February 18, 2015.
E. & S. Henry (S)
Inquiry will resume Inquiry sessions the second and fourth 9:30 a.m. D. Lowry, J. Parr (R)
Sunday of each month beginning on January 11th. If you J. Walters, J. Roach, K. Redinbo, L. Arvidson,
are interested in attending an inquiry session please call the B. White, N. Sauer, W. Wiley, D. Dillard (C)
A. Sattler, C. & N. Pickerill (S)
Parish Office at 742-2107 or Jim at 447-2939.
11:15 a.m. K. Cahoon, A. Lindberg (R)
P. Jaynes, J. & L. Crum, C. Mejia, M.F. Nelson,
P. Aranas, J. Peden (C)
Sacrificial Fund, December 28, 2014
$22,781.20 AJ & C. Bordenet, D. Poole (S)
Electronic Fund Transfers
$380.00 5:00 p.m. D. Seeger, A. Reuzenaar (R)
Christmas Collection
$17,919.97 J. Seeger, L. Cupero, J. Harris, D. Koning,
Advent Outreach
$522.37 J. & P. Bennett, R. Reuzenaar (C)
School Expansion Fund
$1,367.00 B. Reuzenaar, E. Sturgeon, L. Houston (S)

FEAST
THE THIRD
OF THESUNDAY
EPIPHANY
OF ADVENT,
OF THE LORD,
DECEMBER
JANUARY
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2015

Religious Education

Confirmation
Jan. 11th Confirmation Class LL Soc. Hall (3-4:45pm)
Jan. 18th Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm)
Jan. 11th Baptism form and Name paper are due.
Religious Education Board
The next Board Meeting is Monday, January 5th,
beginning at 7:00 pm in the Brides Room of Social Hall.
All are welcome.
Christmas Break
Classes resume this Wednesday, January 7th for
Kindergarten through Grade 5. Confirmation classes and
Grades 6th-8th Religious Education classes will resume
Sunday, January 11th.
Childrens Liturgy of the Word
Children Liturgy of word will start January 18th at
11:15 am Mass.
Religious Education Mass
Exciting changes coming are coming next semester for
how religious education attends Mass. We will begin
having a Religious Education Mass with all grades
attending the same Mass. This Mass, with all grades
attending Mass at the same time, will be held once a
month. This will replace the current Mass schedule for
Religious Education.
Religious Education Wed. Evening Mass for 2015
January 7th (all grades)
February 18th (Ash Wednesday, all grades)
March 4th (all grades)
April 8th (all grades)

The Spring semester of Antioch YEP (High School

Youth Group) has started! 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 Social Hall at St. Mary Cathedral each
Sunday from 6:30-8:00. Registration is not required.
For more information contact Sue Bayley at 765-404-0753
or bayleybunch@hotmail.com.

The Tippecanoe County Right to Life is once

again preparing to honor the lives of those
who have been lost due to legalized abortion.
They will be running their annual signature
ad in the Journal & Courier the weekend
closest to the anniversary of the January 22,
1973, Roe vs. Wade ruling that legalized
abortion in all states and throughout all
stages of pregnancy. Parishioners will be at
the doors of the Church following the Masses
the this weekend to collect names. In order
to defray the costs, a $5.00 donation per line
is requested. Thank you for supporting life!

Susan Vogt
Marriage Moments &
Parenting Pointers
January 2015
Marriage Moment The feast of the
Epiphany on January 6 celebrates the three
wise men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus.
Why not be wise and bring your spouse three
compliments on January 6. Consider your
beloved's physical appearance, a unique
talent, and an act of kindness.
Parenting Pointer On the 9th Day of
Christmas 9 Ladies Danced. But dancing is
not only for ladies and true love is not only for
newlyweds. Try dancing with your child(ren).
It needn't be ballroom; it needn't have
partners; it needn't even be good dancing.
Share a dance from your childhood with your
children. It could be serious or silly, from the
waltz to the hokey pokey. Let them share
their style of dance with you - if you dare.
Moving together can be joyous.

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Christ Renews His

Parish for Women
CRHP is a program designed to help you develop a
deeper relationship with God while spending time
in fellowship with other women of the parish. Consider joining the
womens CRHP weekend, February 21-22, 2015. Contact Dana
Fitzsimmons at 765-447-5612, email: dmf48@comcast.net, or
Fr. Duquaine at 765-742-2107 for more information.

From the Parish Office...

Wine, Cheese, Art &

Everything Chocolate
St. Lawrence Social Hall
January 17, 2015 - TBA
Ecumenical Prayer Service
St. Lawrence Church
January 20, 2015 7pm

Reminder Only donations in your church envelopes are

recorded. Loose checks are not recorded. If you need your
donations for tax purposes please use your envelopes. Thank you!
Please let the Parish Office know if your address or phone
number changes.

World Marriage Day Event

St. Lawrence Social Hall
February 6, 2015 TBA

The St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club

St. Lawrence 50 Plus Club will meet
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 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.

Womens CRHP Retreat

St. Lawrence Social Hall/Office
February 21-22, 2015

The St. Lawrence Parish Library and the Fair Trade

Store are located in the Parish Office Building. Both are
open during normal office hours 9-3:00 each day. The
Library is also open the 1st Wednesday of each month
during Religious Education. Check us out!

Father/Daughter Dance
St. Lawrence Social Hall
February 14, 2015 - TBA

Antioch Retreat
St. Lawrence Social Hall
March 6-8, 2015
Men of Madness Event
St. Lawrence Social Hall
March 14, 2015 - TBA

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, JANUARY 4, 2015

The Lafayette Fourth Degree Knights of

Columbus will be hosting their 2nd Annual
Spaghetti Dinner to support our Annual
Scholarship Fund for Catholic high school
senior(s) that reside in the Assembly area. Last
year a student from Harrison High School and a
student from Central Catholic High School
received $1500 each. The dinner will be
Sunday, January 25th from 4-7 pm at the
St. Ann Social Hall in Lafayette. The dinner is
all you can eat and will feature salad, spaghetti,
bread and drinks. Pre-sale tickets will be sold
after all the Masses January 18, 2015 for $8 for
ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12, under age 5
will be free, or a family pass will be available
for $20. Tickets sold at the door will be $10, $6
and $25, respectively. Raffle tickets are also
available for a 50" LG LED TV for $5 an
entry. Any questions, please call Glenn Blahnik
at 765-479-4383.
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.

ST. ELIZABETH HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

TO BEGIN WEEK OF JANUARY 12
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 January 12. 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!

Catholic Support for Persons with Same Sex Attraction

Courage is a Catholic spiritual support community for
persons with same sex attraction. It aims to assist
homosexual men and women and their families in
dealing with homosexual attractions in light of the moral
and spiritual teachings of the Catholic Church. If you or
someone you know would like more information, please
contact Fr. Adam Mauman at 765-473-5543 or
amauman@stcharlesperu.org or to our website at
http://couragerc.org/chapter/kokomo.of
Youth
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