Welcome to St. Lawrence Parish

PASTOR'S CORNER Fr. Mark T. Watkins R. C. I. A.:  The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) classes meet on Sundays after the 11:00 Mass, for one hour (11:45 to 12:45), in the school music room.  I extend a special invitation to anyone who would like to become Catholic or wishes to learn more about the Catholic Church to attend these classes.  Please call the rectory at 921-0328 for registration and for more information.               HVAC:  We are really moving ahead in reaching our goal of $250,000 from the second collection for the new HVAC system.  You’re doing a great job.  Thank you for your generosity.                  Installation of the HVAC system will begin as soon as this school year ends.  That’s because the duct work will be from underneath and will require closing down the cafeteria until it is installed.  I’ll keep you posted.               Eucharistic Adoration is on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Formed.org  The Catholic Faith, On Demand, features the best Catholic content all in one location.  St. Lawrence has a parish subscription and parishioners are encouraged to create their own accounts.  Visit www.formed.org, scroll down to the middle of the page and enter our parish code: FF6CTE and click submit.  You will then be able to create your own “FREE” account. 40 Days for Life:  This fall from September 28 through November 6, our community is uniting with over 300 cities around the world for the 40 Days for Life campaign.  Since 40 Days for Life began we have seen: 11,796 lives saved from abortion; 133 abortion worker conversions and 74 abortion facilities closed.  Believers throughout our community are invited to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and the most visible campaign component – peaceful vigil at Planned Parenthood at 2314 Auburn Avenue.  Go to www.40daysforlife.com for inspiring and hopeful stories in these trying times.  For more information call Mary Clark at 791-4039 or email at cincy40days@fuse.net. Project Rachel, the Catholic Church’s ministry to those who have been involved in abortion is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors and laypersons.  In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, peer-to-peer ministry, spiritual direction and referrals to mental health professionals.  The next retreat is on Sept. 23/25.  Please call if you want to start to heal at 784-0531 or the National Helpline at 1-888-456-Hope.  No charge.  Free will offering will be accepted.  St. Joseph Church Craft Show and Raffle is on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 9am to 2pm in The Martha & Mary Hospitality Room at St. Joseph Church, 25 E. Harrison Avenue, North Bend, OH.  Admission is free.  We have a variety of crafts for All Seasons, including handmade clothes that fit the 18 inch doll, including the American Girl Doll.  We will have many raffle prizes including:  $300, an afghan, a holiday quilt, various gift cards and many other items.  Any questions call 941-3661.

Bulletin Announcements

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PLEASE NOTIFY THE RECTORY when a family member is hospitalized or homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Penance. 

PLEASE CONSIDER INCLUDING ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL.

3680 Warsaw Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45205
Rectory: 921-0328 
School: 921-4996 
Heritage Hall: 921-4230 
Parish Center: 921-0200 
Pastoral Minister: 244-7376

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Click the link below to see some interesting (and beautiful) images of St. Lawrence Church, they were recently taken by Ron Rack, as part of his "Prayer Places" project.  He has the images posted on his website http://rackphoto.com/pp/prayerplaces/st-lawrence/  They were mentioned on the "Sonrise Morning Show" with a link on their Facebook page also.

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