SAINT LAWRENCE AND IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
INFANT BAPTISM:
Our parishes congratulate families of newborn babies and anticipate with joy their child’s initiation into Christ’s body the Church. Baptisms are scheduled at the convenience of the family by contacting the parish office. First-time parents please attend a Baptismal preparation gathering held on a Sunday afternoon in March, June, August and November, and please do not choose godparents before knowing the Church’s requirements. Register by calling the office.
Parish Office Hours
Mon.-Thur.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays: Please call before stopping by.
Sunday Mass Schedule: Weekday Mass Schedule Holy Days & Feast Days
Saturday 5:30 p.m.,
IC Mon., Thurs., Fri., 7:30 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 a.m.,
IC Eve of Holy Day: 7:30 p.m.,
SL Sunday 9:00, SL Tues.,
Comm. Service 7:30 a.m.,
IC Holy Day: 7:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m., IC 10:30 a.m.,
IC First Saturdays, Mass 9:00 a.m.
HOLY ORDERS: Please go to www.cincinnativocations.org.
MARRIAGE:
Our parishes congratulate those couples who desire to enter into the covenant of marriage! To begin formal preparations for a lifetime of married life and love, couples should contact the parish office at least six months before the hoped for marriage date to set up a meeting with Fr. Pat. As a dimension of this preparation, the Church calls couples to worship with the gathered community every Sunday. As well, in the name of Christ we call couples to build their unity through prayer and to express their love for each other in ways that respect Christ’s call to chastity
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
The sacrament of the sick is celebrated during the 9 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the month. Please see the bulletin for the location of that Mass. Sacrament of the Sick can also be celebrated by calling the parish office to schedule an appointment with one of our priests.
PASTORAL COUNSELING:
For professional pastoral counseling, call 1-800-628-9343 to make an appointment with Christopher Killian, LPC at Maria Stein on Tues. & Thurs. ($55/hr reduced Covenant Society member rate) or contact Catholic Social Services at 498-4593.
NEW PARISHIONERS:
Our faith community gladly welcomes new members. Please register at the parish office and make our acquaintance.
BULLETIN DEADLINE:
All bulletin submissions must be in the parish office by Wednesday Noon.
OUR PARISHES’ MISSION STATEMENT
We the Roman Catholic community of parishioners from St. Lawrence and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Churches collaborate to deepen our relationship with Jesus, our risen Lord. Woven through generations of families, our rich history of rural values includes generosity, service and devotion to the Eucharist. OUR PARISHES’ VISION STATEMENT To fulfill our mission, the people of our parishes strive to warmly welcome all people in Christ’s name. encourage conversion of mind and heart through participation in lifelong faith formation opportunities. lead our youth to full participation in parish life by example and Comprehensive Youth Ministry foster deeds of ministry and service locally and globally to those in need, proclaiming the Good News of Christ. strengthen unity among: our parishioners, our pastoral region, all Christians and all God’s people.
Life In Christ
IC Pastoral Council
Jerry Aselage – Pres., 419-738-8295
Nick Cooper – V. Pres., 693-4032
SL Pastoral Council
John Steinke – Pres., 394-2034
Tina Sosby – V. Pres., 596-0663
Prayer Line Coordinator – Polly Kohler, 693-4453
Day – Janet Becker, 693-4381
Evening – Katie Helmlinger, 596-6940