THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 14, 2014

Liturgy Schedule

From the Desk of Fr. Underwood:

This time of year we give thanks to God for His many

gifts and we prepare for the greatest giftthe birth of
Jesus Christ our Savior. It has been a tradition here at
St. Lawrence to share some of the parish needs so
parishioners can thank God and celebrate the birth of
Tuesday, December 16th
our Savior through a gift to the parish. This list will
8:15 a.m. Liv. & Dec. of
be posted in the bulletin for several weeks. If you
Miriam Walters Fam.
would like to make a gift to the parish, please select
10:00 a.m. Mass at Rosewalk
an item (or items) on the list, place the money (or
Margaret Schilling
check) in an envelope marked WISH LIST 2014
with your name on it as well as the gift you have selected. The envelope can
Wednesday, December 17th
be given to me, Fr. Duquaine, the Parish Office, or placed in the collection.
8:15 a.m. Kay Schilling
Thank you in advance for sharing your many gifts with your parish!
6:30 p.m. Russ Gourley
Monday, December 15th
8:15 a.m. Eugene Anderson
5:15 p.m. Jama Fields

Thursday, December 18th

8:15 a.m. Safety of Schilli
Companies
Employees
Friday, December 19th
8:15 a.m. Spec. Intention
Megan Murphy
LORDS DAY MASSES
Saturday, December 20th
5:00 p.m. Paul Riehle
Sunday, December 21st
8:00 a.m. George & Helen
Meluch
9:30 a.m. Liv. & Dec. John
Bresnahan Fam.
11:15 a.m. Parishioners of
St. Lawrence
5:00 p.m. Liv. & Dec. of
Schmitz/Roswarski
Family

George Baker

WISH LIST 2014

Office Mini BlindsAnonymous
Office Mini BlindsIn Memory of
Kathy Amato
Office Mini BlindsKathy Dienhart
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Office Mini Blinds
$50
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of the Deceased Members of Hoefer Fam.
Replacement Rose BushesIn Memory
of Deceased Members of Moser Fam.
Replacement Rose Bushes
$75
Sacristy Supplies/Linens Joann Layton
Sacristy Supplies/LinensJackie & Ed
Spitznagle
Sacristy Supplies & Linens Lisa & Ben
Ayala & Janet Drabik
Sacristy Supplies & LinensJohn & Pat
Bennett
Sacristy Supplies & LinensJohn & Pat
Bennett
Sacristy Supplies/LinensSusan Schafer
Wedding Rite Books
$100
Replacement LectionaryJoe Walters
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk ChairsWill & Kelly
Carpenter
School Desk Chairs
$150
School Desk Chairs
$150
School Desk Chairs
$150
School Desk Chairs
$150
Office Chair
$150
Office Chair
$150
Parish Library New BooksIn Memory of
Jim Schafer

Parish Library New BooksAnonymous

Additional Microphones
$275
Additional Microphones
$275
Easter Candle
$300
Replacement ChaliceAnonymous
Replacement Chalice In Memory of
Jim Schafer
Landscape MulchAnonymous
Landscape MulchAnonymous
Dishwasher (office kitchen) Saint
Lawrence Sewing Circle
Dishwasher (rectory) In Memory of
Jim Schafer
Washing Machine (rectory)
$600
Dryer (rectory) - John & Roberta
Brettnacher
Gas Stove (Rectory)Smith/ Blizzard
Family
Gas Stove (office kitchen)
$600
Tree Removal & New Tree
$800
Tree Removal & New Tree
$800
Tree Removal & New Tree
$800
New Office Computer
$950
New Office Computer
$950
New Office Computer
$950
Playground Rubber Mulch
$1,000
Playground Rubber Mulch
$1,000
Playground Rubber Mulch
$1,000
Playground Equipment
$1,500
Playground Equipment
$1,500
Playground Equipment
$1,500
2012 Fruitful Harvest
Balance
$12,000
School Expansion
$50,000
School Expansion
$50,000
School Expansion
$50,000
School Expansion
$100,000
School Expansion
$250,000

THE FAMILY THAT WORKS, PRAYS AND PLAYS TOGETHER

Q: What is that little dish by the tabernacle?

The 90+ Club celebrates the

following December Birthdays:

Anna Wajtas December 1st

A: It is called an ablution cup and it is a glass dish that has
Anna
Mae Plank December 13th
water in it so that a priest or EMHC can rinse any particles
of the Eucharist from his or her fingers. This is a way to Blanche Thelen December 26th
show reverence for the Body of Christ. When it is time to
May God continue to shower blessings
replace the water, it is poured down the sacrarium (a sink
of love, joy, and peace in your life!
only used for purifying sacred vessels that drains directly
into the ground rather than to a sewer). It is important to
show reverence to the Eucharist by the way that we treat Baptism Meeting - A meeting for upcoming
Baptisms will be held Tuesday, January 13 at
even the smallest particles. This is why the priest is tasked 7:00pm in the Bishop Higi Rm., St. Mary Cathedral.
with purifying the sacred vessels after communion.
The meeting will be informal but will include
information about the Sacrament of Baptism and how
to make this event more meaningful for you the
RCIA The Period of the Catechumen
parents, your child and the godparents. The godparents
Please help us welcome the inquirers who
are also welcome to attend the meeting if available.
participated in the Rite of Acceptance &
Please call the office 742-2107 to register.
Welcoming into the order of Catechumens
at the 9:30 Mass on Oct. 26. This Rite is of the utmost
Protocol Meeting - A Safe Conduct Protocol
importance. Assembling publicly for the first time, the Meeting is being offered Tuesday, January 13 at
candidates who have completed the period of the 7:00pm in the St. Francis Rm., St. Lawrence Parish
pre-catechumen and declare their intention to the Church Office Bldg. All adults (age 18 or older) who assist
and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, with ministries/activities involving any children from
accepts them as persons who intend to become its our parish are required to attend one of these meetings
members. God showers his grace on the candidates, since every five years. If you are a new volunteer/employee
the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks or need to renew your paperwork and background
their reception and first consecration by the Church. Please check, please plan on attending. The meeting lasts
welcome: Phil Trice, Deb Trice, Adam Cornell, Crystal approximately 90 minutes. Registration Required no later
than 1 day prior to meeting. Please call the office with any
Cornell, Maggie Cramsey, Brian Puskar and Justin Wilson. questions or concerns (742-2107 ext. 236).
Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their
journey of faith.
Ministers Schedule
Inquiry sessions continue to meet. Wont you join us for Saturday, December 20, 2014
an inquiry session? For more information please call the 5:00 p.m. C. & T. Muller (R)
S. & M. Brown, G. Kochert, C. Gross, T. DeLion,
Parish Office or Jim at 447-2939.
B. German, N. Winningham (C)
J. & T. Bjork, L. Rush (S)
Christ Renews His
Sunday, December 21, 2014
8:00 a.m. L. & M.A. Steiner (R)
Parish for Women
B. & M. Henry, M. Grogan, M.A. Lawrence,
CRHP is a program designed to
C. Smith, P. Meluch, 1 needed (C)
help you develop a deeper
E. & S. Henry (S)
relationship with God while
9:30 a.m. D. Lowry, N. Sauer (R)
spending time in fellowship
W. Wiley, J. & L. Vanderwielen, L. Arvidson,
with other women of the parish.
B. White, D. Dillard, K. Redinbo, J. Walters (C)
Consider joining the womens CRHP weekend, February A., B. & J. Yeaman (S)
21-22, 2015. Contact Dana Fitzsimmons at 765-447-5612, 11:15 a.m. A. Lindberg, M.F. Nelson (R)
email: dmf48@comcast.net, or Fr. Duquaine at 742-2107 L. Fallen, J. Peden, M. Helms, C. Clark,
S. & R. Starks, P. Aranas (C)
for more information.
B. & H. Fallen, L. Bordenet (S)
5:00 p.m. L. Brandt, S. Bonner (R)
Sacrificial Fund, December 7, 2014
$15,455.07 D. Koning, J. & P. Bennett, T. Hunley, J. Harris,
Electronic Fund Transfers
$4,350.00 C. Mejia, L. Cupero (C)
School Expansion Fund
$1,794.32 M. Farmer, J. Drerup, N. Arellano (S)

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 14, 2014

Advent Evening Prayer along with Adoration and

Confession will be Tuesday evenings Dec. 16 & 23 at
6:15 in the church.
Parish Reconciliation Service is December 15th at
7:00pm in the Church.
Confirmation
Deanery Advent Penance Service Schedule:
Sponsor Verification forms are now overdue.
St. Francis, Attica - December 15th, 7:00pm
Dec. 14th
Confirmation Class LL Social Hall (3-4:45pm)
St. Lawrence - December 15th, 7:00pm
Jan. 11th
Baptism form and Name paper are due.
St. Mary CathedralDecember 18th, 7:00pm
Jubilee Christmas
Service/Outreach Opportunities: Advent Outreach
Thank you to everyone who donated wrapping paper and Collection will be taken this weekend and next. Monies
stocking stuffers for Jubilee Christmas. Your generosity are divided among different Charities, such as Habitat
was greatly appreciated by the 25 families we served.
for Humanity, St. Pauls in McKee Kentucky, etc.
Advent Reconciliation
Fr. Underwood and the Parish Council will determine
Children in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th will participate in the who receives the donations.
Sacrament of Reconciliation today, December 14th.
Parents and families may participate with their child.
Susan Vogt
Formation Class/ (Bible Study)
All are welcome to come to participate in formation class
Marriage Moments &
held Wednesdays evenings, starting after Mass until
Parenting Pointers
7:45pm. The class is held in the Parish Office Building,
December 2014
St. Francis Room. The theme is The Rich Gift of Love:
An Insight into JPII's Theology of the Body.
Marriage MomentA trip down Memory Lane #9:
The Honeymoon. Not everyone takes a honeymoon
after their wedding but whether you did or not, savor
the early days of your marriage. What made them
special? What did you learn about each other.

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 weekends of Dec.
27/28 and Jan. 3/4 to collect names. In order to
defray the costs, a $5.00 donation per line is
requested. Thank you for supporting life!

Parenting PointerDecember 12 was the Feast

of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Patroness of the
Americas. Tell your children the story of Juan
Diego. One thing that is important about Mary's
appearance is that she took on the look of this
Mexican peasant. How do I think Mary would look
if she appeared to me today?
St. Lawrence Has Got Talent UPDATE!
We would like to thank everyone who braved the cold
to help make this years St. Lawrence Has Got Talent
Show a big success. We were able to raise $9,775
in donations, which will be used to provide college
scholarships for students at our sister center in
Unumuno, Nigeria. Thanks again to all of the people
who helped out with the show both on and off the stage,
and thanks to all of the audience members who bundled
up to watch. We couldn't have done it without you!

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 14, 2014

Here is a listing of current addresses for
priests who have served here at St. Lawrence.
If you need additional information please call
the Parish Office at 742-2107. Thank you.
Fr. Matthew J. Arbuckle
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
14598 Oakridge Rd.
Carmel, IN 46032
Fr. Andrew DeKeyser
The Bishops Office
P. O Box 260
Lafayette, IN 47902-0260
Fr. Daniel Duff
St. Mary Church
820 W. Madison St.
Alexandria, IN 46001-1520
Fr. Dennis Faker
St. Bernard Church
1306 E. Main St.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Fr. Samuel Futral
St. Francis Xavier
P. O. Box 55
Attica, IN 47918-0055
Fr. Dan Gartland
Holy Spirit Church
10350 Glaser Way
Fishers, IN 46037-9016
Fr. Kevin Hurley
St. Mary Church
2300 W. Jackson St.
Muncie, IN 47303
Fr. Leroy Kinnaman
St. Peter Church
401 N. Monticello St.
Winimac, IN 46996
Fr. Ed Lammert
St. Margaret Hall
1960 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45206-1896
Fr. Chris Miller
St. Mary Church
600 Saint Marys Ave
Frankfort, IN 46041
Fr. Christopher Shocklee
St. John the Baptist Church
340 Mill St.
Tipton, IN 46072

IN THE AREA
Solemn Evening Prayer
Our seminarians know that they have a lot of support in their journey of
priestly discernment and preparation, but I need your help to show
them your actual faces and hearts in person! Will you help me? On
Tuesday, December 30th from 7:00-7:30pm in Lafayette at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception you can join Bishop Doherty,
the seminarians and me for the celebration of Solemn Evening Prayer.
As part of this celebration, Bishop Doherty will formally institute
James Baxter, Cole Daily, John Nguyen and Coady Owens in the
Ministry of Acolyte, as well as Christian DeCarlo and Jonathan
Matthes in the Ministry of Lector. As they experience these ministries
they continue to approach the full ministry of the priesthood by
proclaiming God's Sacred Word and assisting in more formal ways at
the altar in various celebrations of the Eucharist. This Institution is a
simple Rite, but it brings them ever closer to being fully conformed to
Jesus the Head, Shepherd and Spouse of the Body of Christ!
Will you help me show them your support by joining us in prayer at
7:00pm on December 30th at the Cathedral? I am thankful for your
many ways of supporting our local culture of vocations! I also pray
that you experience a renewal of Grace during the coming season of
Advent! Fr. David Hasser, Office for Vocations
Habitat for Humanity Catholic Build 2014
Thank you to all who donated money,
helped
with
construction,
provided
hospitality, or otherwise helped to make
the 2014 Habitat for Humanity Catholic
Build possible. Victoria Lappin and her
family are thrilled to have their new home!
St. Lawrence Habitat ReStore contributions
reduced our overall goal of $9,500 by $1,115. Thank
you to all those who donated lightly used items to make this
possible. Anyone interested in helping with future Habitat
for Humanity Catholic Builds, or additional information can
contact Russ Clark at 447-1042 or George Kochert at
538-3863. Thank you for your support!
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
Minis-