St. Lawrence Parish

Effective October 5, our Thursday evening Mass time is changing to 5:00 PM.

St. Lawrence Confession Schedule

Please note that due to scheduling conflicts there will be no confessions held at St. Lawrence on the following dates:

October 7     October 28     November 4     November 11

Save the date!

Our annual chili dinner will be held on November 5. 

More details to follow.

How can this be? Does Jesus ever teach about the Eucharist being a sacrifice?
Jesus instituted the Eucharist in the context of the great Jewish Feast of Passover, during which a lamb would be offered in sacrifice. At the Last Supper, he spoke about his Body and Blood in ways that would recall the sacrifice of the lambs for the Passover feast. He spoke of his Body being "given for" and his blood being "poured out" (Luke 22:19-20). In the first-century Jewish world, this language would have strong sacrificial overtones. It recalls the ancient Jewish sacrificial rites of the Temple, in which an animal's body was "offered up" and its blood was "poured out" in sacrifice.  By taking this sacrificial language from the Temple and applying it to his own Body and Blood, Jesus was already anticipating his sacrifice on the Cross. He was referring to his Body and Blood as being offered in sacrifice like that of a Passover Lamb.

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

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

Jubilee Celebration

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee invites couples celebrating their Silver (25th), Golden (50th), and greater (50+) to a special Mass, blessing, and reception on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 at 10 AM with Bishop James Schuerman at St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Parish, 1260 Church St. Elm Grove, WI.

There is no cost for this event. Registered Jubilee Couples will receive reserved seating, a certificate recognizing their anniversary, and commemorative ribbons. Photo opportunity with Bishop and cake reception to follow.  Limited seating for guests will be available behind Jubilee Couples.  Please register no later than Friday, October 13 https://archmil.regfox.com/jubilee-celebration-2023

Register Now for the 2023 Women of Christ Conference — at a New Location

All women are invited to celebrate the beauty of their Catholic faith at the annual Women of Christ Conference on Saturday, November 18, at the Brookfield Conference Center at 325 S. Moorland Road across from Brookfield Square.  

The theme of this year’s conference is just one word: Behold! This word draws us into the heart of Christ Jesus in the Eucharist, our source of truth, infinite love and mercy.

Come for a day of joy and camaraderie and be renewed and fortified in your faith! Take encouragement from dynamic speakers - Kendra Von Esh, Sarah Swafford, Sisters of Life, Fr. John LoCoco and Dr. Mary Healy. Take part in confession and Adoration and shop the vendor market for the perfect Christmas gifts. The day concludes with Vigil Mass celebrated by Archbishop Jerome Listecki. To register, go to www.womenofchrist.net.

Wojtyla Day

We are excited to announce our next Wojtyla Day for high school boys, taking place on October 28. Wojtyla Day is traditionally a day of fraternity and adventure inspired by St. John Paul II. This year we will be hosting a soccer tournament. The event is free of charge and Mass and lunch will be included.   Boys need not be seriously discerning the priesthood; this event is a relaxed way for them to see the Seminary and encourage curiosity about their vocation. Registrants can find more information online at www.thinkpriest.org/events, or by contacting the Vocation Office at [email protected] or 414-747-6437.

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