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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph I give you my heart and soul. |
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Collect: Father, watch over your family and keep us safe in your care, for all our hope is in you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Gospel is a reading from St. Luke (Lk 5:1-11). After reading from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus went to Capernaum where he taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath and cast out a demon, then He went to Simon's house and healed his mother-in-law, healed many, casting out demons for some. The next day He went to a remote spot but the crowds followed Him. Jesus then told the crowds that He must give the good news in other towns also because that is what He was sent to do. Today's reading, which is Simon's call to be an apostle, takes place at the Sea of Gennesaret (Galilee). The early Church fathers saw in Simon's boat a symbol of the pilgrim church on earth. Christ got into the boat in order to teach the crowds; and from the barque of Peter, the Church, He continues to teach the whole world.
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR Today’s theme from Sacred Scripture was a frequent if not central theme in the life of Pope John Paul II. Prompted by the grace of the Holy Spirit, we have been strengthened not to be afraid, have courage and risk setting out into the deep waters of charity, realizing that everything we have is a gift from God. These three teachings come from Christ. First, Be Not Afraid. Second, Set Out Into the Deep. Third, the gift you have received, give as a gift. God bless you as you set out. Fr. Gerlach
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GOD BLESS OUR RELIGIOUS
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2010 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
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| We invite you to attend a Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary with Reverend Augustine M. Esposito, O.S.A., Ph. D. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00AM in Immaculate Conception Chapel. Lunch will be served. Reservations are required. Reservations: $35/person. Full-time high school and college students: $15. There is no charge for priests, sisters, and seminarians. Make checks payable and send to: St. John Neunann Chapter, CUF 183 Hillcrest Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118-2621 |
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RECITATION OF THE HOLY ROSARY
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ST. LAURENCE PRAYER COMMUNITY
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HERITAGE OF FAITH
Notice to Vision of Hope Heritage of Faith
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Click here to see our newly renovated Parish Social Hall
Our newly renovated Parish Social Hall has been used for Weddings and other community events, as well as Parish and School events. Consider using it for your next event! |
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Class Portraits In the tower of our parish church there are three photographs on display.
Each year we will update the movement of the Holy Spirit in our young peoples lives. Immediately above their portraits is a quote from sacred scripture:
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SAINT LAURENCE R.C. CHURCH ORGANIZATION
PASTOR: REV. MICHAEL J. GERLACH
SENIOR PRIEST: REV. MSGR. RICHARD MALONE
PASTOR EMERITUS: REV. JOHN D. SILCOX, JR.
DEACON: MARK WALLACE
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RECTORY:
30 St. Laurence Road, Upper Darby PA 19082
Phone: 610-449-0600 FAX: 610-449-4299
SCHOOL AND CONVENT:
School Principal: Sister Helen Thomas McCann, IHM
Coordinator of Religious Education:
Sister Suzanne Scattergood, IHM
8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
School Phone: 610-789-2670
Convent Phone:610-449-7042
Religion Center Phone: 610-789-4854
Dev. Office: 610-789-6960
School Fax: 610-789-1128
MASSES:
Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Daily: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Holydays: Vigil: 7:30 PM
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00
CONFESSIONS:
Saturdays 3:45 – 4:45 PM
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: WOULD YOU SPEND ONE HOUR |
BAPTISMS:
Sundays at 1:30 PM (except first Sundays).
Required Baptism Instruction: First Sundays at 1:30 PM. Contact the Rectory at least 2 weeks prior to the desired Baptism date.
WEDDINGS:
Contact The Rectory at least six months prior to the desired wedding date. For Pre-Cana information, contact 610-933-0144.
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