St. Lawrence Parish

ST. LAWRENCE FEAST DAY

This year we celebrate our Feast Day on August 11 with  Archbishop Jerome Listecki presiding.  This may be one of Archbishop Listecki’s last appearances at St. Lawrence as he has submitted his resignation to the Pope.  After Mass we will hold a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction followed by a luncheon in the church hall.  Please make plans to join us! 

50/50 RAFFLE  Our Feast Day 50/50 raffle is also returning.  It’s your chance to help the Parish and win a cash prize too!  The drawing will be held at 12:00 Noon on August 11, 2024.  Tickets available at the weekend Masses or in the Parish Office.

St. Matthias Summer Masses

Our summer 8AM Masses return:   August 5 & September 2.  Please join us!

NEW - The front pews now have laminated cards to help children follow along with where we are in the Mass, as well as items they can identify in the Church.   These should be left in the pews.  “Whispers in the Pew” booklet can be found in the back of church.  It can be taken home and has helpful ways to understand, connect and celebrate Mass with children.  In the near future, we will be implementing Mass Bags - activity bags for young children to use in the pews during Mass.  Watch for more details to come.  Questions?  Contact Sandi Dhein, Child and Family Minister.

Jubilee Celebration

All couples celebrating their 25th (silver) anniversary, 50th (golden) anniversary, and couples married over 50 years are invited to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's annual Jubilee Mass on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Waukesha. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Haines, and a photo opportunity and cake reception will follow. Register for this FREE event by Friday, September. 20 at https://archmil.regfox.com/jubilee-celebration-2024. 

What is the tabernacle?  The tabernacle is a liturgical fixture that houses the Eucharist outside of Mass. It is a box or cabinet typically made of gold that should be constructed in a way and given a worthy place that highlights the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (see CCC 1379).  The word tabernacle means "dwelling place" and was used in Scripture to describe the "tent of meeting" that housed the cloud of God's glory, the visible manifestation of God's holy presence in ancient Israel. It is a fitting word to describe the sacred vessels in our churches that house the Real Presence-the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity-of Jesus in the Eucharist. A candle is lit all day near the tabernacle as a reminder of Christ's presence with us.

Behold the Lamb of God by Edward Sri     ©2023 AscensionPress.com

For more information on the Eucharistic Revival:  https://www.resurrectionallenton.org/eucharistic-revival

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