Parish News and other information in our Diocese and Community   

On Sunday, January 8th, the “Three Magi” will be giving out toys to the children of the parish after the 9:30am Mass. We ask that children bring canned goods, cereal, and other food stuffs as “gifts” for our brothers and sisters in need which will be donated to  the  Open  Hands  Community Food  Bank  here  in Lawrenceburg


 

UP-COMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Epiphany Gifts Party

After the 9:30am Mass on January 8th

CCD Classes

Resume on Sunday, January 15th after the 9:30am Mass

Parish Council meeting

Wednesday, January 4th @7:00pm

GRATITUDE  FOR  YOUR  GENEROSITY:  At this time of year, I am always  overwhelmed  by the love and generosity  of God. Each one of you shows it to me in your witness of faith and your love. Thank you! Your generosity, prayers, love and support with  your  many  cards,  gifts,  and  goodies  leaves  me  with  a grateful heart at how much God has blessed me in my priestly vocation. God can never be outdone in generosity!

To get prepared for the Christmas celebrations takes a lot of

preparation  to get everything  ready  and this certainly  can’t  be done  without  the  able  assistance   of  our  parish  staff—Chris Cirillo,  Pat  Miller,  Donna  Speray,  Jane  Wade,  and  Melanie White. Thanks to each one of them for all they do to make St. Lawrence such a warm and welcoming parish.

A  special  thank  you  for  the  parishioners  who  came  last

Wednesday to decorate the Church so beautifully and Melanie White   for   the   meal   she   prepared   and   for   organizing   the decorating; the music ministry of Jane Wade, Melanie White, the St. Lawrence choir, and the instrumentalists for the Christmas liturgies; and for the lectors, servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist for making the liturgies go so smoothly.

Also,  the  parish  had  a  wonderful  Christmas  open  house

generously hosted by Daniel and Kay Clark at their home, the Cavanaugh House. Everyone really had a wonderful time, with Christmas caroling, as well as a delicious pot-luck organized by Sue Litkenhus and assisted by other parishioners who brought different dishes. Thanks to all who made it such a great evening!

2012  Envelopes:     It is important  that  you  pick  up your  new offering envelopes for 2012.  They are located on the table at the entrance to Bradford Hall.

Happy Birthday and God Bless You!

1/2—Katie Hernandez

1/3—Delwin Jacoby, Sean Patterson

1/4—Forrest Bowman, John Litkenhus, Veronica Sheehy

1/5—Yolibeth Fajardo, Mary Jo Timmerman

1/6—Brian Tramantin

                          1/8—Julie Banner

If you know of a birthday that was missed or that is incorrect please call the parish office so it can be corrected

 

Liturgical Appointments for NEXT week:

Saturday, January 7th @5:30pm
Greeters: Dick & Carol Pohlman
Lectors: Sally Higgins, Tim White

E. Ministers: Volunteer, Harry Craft

Altar Servers: Brittany & Kari McCarty

Sunday, January 8th  @9:30am
Greeters: Rose Miller, Doug Detherage
Lectors: Diane Lutz, Virginia Gorley

E. Ministers: Sue Litkenhus, Marcia Roark, Tom Lykins
Altar Servers: Matt & Sam Hahnes, Yolanda Carbajal, Brittany Carbajal

WANTED: Calvary Cemetery seeks a full-time Groundsman.  Gra oundsman   report   to  Cemetery   Management   and   consults   with

Management   on   all   matters.      Groundsman   must   be   neat   in appearance; dependable and punctual; able to work well with fellow Groundsmen, supervisors, vendors, and families; self-motivated; able to accept direction from Management; able to operate and maintain a back hoe, tractor, riding mower, weed eater, power tools and other Cemetery equipment; able to lift heavy loads; maintain a supply list; able to tolerate any weather situation; available to work Monday through  Friday;  experienced   in  landscaping.     Interested  persons should  submit  their  resume,  references,  and salary  requirement,  to The  Catholic  Center,  Attn:  Calvary  Cemetery,  1310  West  Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508.

COME & SEE EVENT: Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana—January  6-8, 2012.   For single, Catholic  woman  between the ages of 18 to 40.  Get to know our Benedictine sisters, share in our community life and prayer, and meet other women who are considering religious life—no pressure, no commitment! For more information or to register online, visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-999, or email vocation@thedome.org.

USE OF ENVELOPES: “What difference does it make whether I use envelopes or not?” Ever heard that or wondered about it yourself? Certainly, the gift and the intent of the giver are more important than the envelope itself. The uses of envelopes are acts of responsible stewardship—and for some very good reasons. Taking the time to use the offertory envelopes makes it more likely that our contribution will be “planned and proportionate,” rather than random—and more than just the available change that’s left over when the ushers pass the baskets. Also, in reflecting upon and deciding what to give in a planned and proportionate way, we draw closer to God and we will give out of a sense of gratitude, not a hurried sense of guilt. Putting our offertory in an envelope is also a witness to our membership in this faith community, clearly saying, “I belong to this parish and I am a member of the body of Christ.” The new Offertory Envelopes for 2012 are in the Nathex. Please take them and use them. Our Pope Benedict’s words—”The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and for the spiritual wellbeing of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent, and treasure.” Please note that envelope numbers have been changed this year.

 

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