Parish News
Pastor’s Note:
Welcome Sister Margaret Paul
The new principal at Saint Laurence School,
Sister Margaret Paul, I. H. M., belongs to the
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
and now lives in the convent with the sisters who
minister to Saint Laurence Parish.
Sister Margaret was born and raised in Buffalo, New York,
and is the oldest of three children. Sister attended
Bishop O’ Connell High School when the family moved
to Arlington, Virginia. It was there that Sister Margaret
was inspired to enter religious life. She entered the convent
after graduating high school. After professing her vows,
she was missioned at several schools in Philadelphia, in
Delaware County, and in the states of Virginia and Florida, totaling a eaching career of over 38 years and 5 years of administration. Most recently, sister was the Vice-Principal
of the grade school that was her home parish in Virginia.
Sister Margaret finds joy in the smiling faces of children and
looks forward to her years of service to the children here at
Saint Laurence. She welcomes the challenge of being
a Catholic Elementary school principal and
“looks forward to meeting new people and sharing
the Good News of Jesus on a daily basis.” Welcome, Sister Margaret Paul.
PARISH HALL SOCIAL
WELCOME OUR NEW PRINCIPAL
AND FACULTY MEMBER
On Sunday, August 22, after the 12 Noon Mass,
you are invited to come and meet our new Principal, Sister Margaret Paul and our new 4th Grade Teacher, Sister William. Gather in the Parish Hall for light
refreshment with Sister Margaret and Sister William.
All are welcome!
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Saint Laurence will conduct Voter Registration on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 after each Mass. Forms will be available in the tower. If you are at least 18 years of age or have moved, married, etc., please take a few moments to fill in the registration form.
“We get the public officials we deserve. Their virtue or lack thereof, is a judgment not only on them, but on us. Because of this, we urge our fellow citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle,
not party affiliation or mere self-interest.”
U.S. Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n.34 |
ARCHDIOCESAN
BOY CHOIR AUDITIONS
Do you know a boy who loves to sing?
The Archdiocesan Boy Choir of Philadelphia offers a rich musical and spiritual experience for boys in grades 2 - 8 that also benefits school and parish
music programs. The choir will be holding auditions on September 18 and 25th. To schedule an audition please call : Director Tom Windfelder at
215-425-6695 or 215-667-7365.
Visit our website at www.archboychoir.org. |
Please Help Us by Joining the
“Bucks for Boiler” Campaign
In June 2010, I publicly announced to the parishioners at each Mass the need for a new boiler. The boiler under concern provides heat to the church, school and social hall.
The company that manufactured the present boiler is now out of business. The necessary parts for repair are most sparse. Engineers of four different companies offered their opinion. Four fellow parishioners who are quite knowledgeable and not shy were my back up. We aired the concerns and problems. Their conclusions were similar and all agreed that this boiler owes us nothing.
This boiler has seen many years and has functioned well because it was properly maintained. Secondly, I have no desire to throw good money after bad. Finally, would this boiler last another winter season? It most likely would, but not without serious risk. I do not believe that the risk makes any sense. Therefore we are going ahead. Available photographs give a glimpse into the reality.
Where is the boiler?
It is right under the statue of Saint Laurence, how appropriate.
(Evidence also reveals the shoots for coal delivery.)
What fuel is used to fire-up the boiler? Natural gas.
We discussed the installation of two boilers, one for church and one for school.
What is taking place?
We have contracted to install one boiler to service the church, school and social hall.
Efficiency? The present boiler is said to have worked at 35% efficiency. The new boiler will function at a said efficiency of 82%. In time, the savings will be significant.
The cost per household of the parish and school is $70.00 at 100% participation.
The cost will include...
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removal of the present boiler
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removal of an even older, non-functioning boiler from 1945 that had been legally wrapped and sealed because of interior asbestos
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removal of old oil piping
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removal of technologies that are obsolete
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legal and proper removal of all construction materials: metals, wiring, castings and containers
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installation of one new boiler
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installation of properly zoned areas for church, school and the social hall
 
Click on the picture above to view the removal of the boiler on June 22,2010.
These photographs have been provided by Dottie Andrassy, Business Manager.
610-449-0600, ext. 11 |
NATIVITY B.V.M.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
Tuesday evenings, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Red Brick Building,
30 E. Franklin, Media, PA
Come and be refreshed and renewed through the power of
the Holy Spirit. For more info, contact:
Paul and Betty Stromberg at 610-627-1581 |
SAINT LAURENCE PRO LIFE
ADVOCATES FOR THE HELPLESS
Pope John Paul II charged each of us to build a
“great campaign in support of life.” Our focus includes advocacy, information and prayers.
Are you called to protect the helpless? Join us on Wednesday, September 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rectory. “The greatest deception, and the deepest source of unhappiness, is the illusion of finding freedom by excluding moral truths and personal responsibility.” Pope John Paul II |
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
Devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal will be held every Thursday
after the 8:30AM Mass.
Please spread the word and come to place your needs under Mary’s powerful guidance.
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HOLY HOUR
WOULD YOU SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH ME?
The Adoration Society invites you to join them for a Holy Hour each Saturday, 3:45PM to 4:45PM. Holy Hour Remembrance Cards for someone special for whom you are praying are available with the sign-in sheets at the church entrances during Adoration Hour.
Thank you to the participants to date in the St. Laurence Adoration Society through the Sanctuary Enrollment Fund. The fund gives honor to the Eucharist by providing the liturgical needs used in the Mass and other Liturgies and for the general upkeep of the sanctuary. Loved ones and intentions are remembered in St. Laurence Liturgies and at weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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SCRIP
Don’t forget to keep buying scrip this summer!
SUMMER HOURS: Scrip is sold before and after Masses on Saturday night and Sunday mornings in the Tower and in the Rectory from 7 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
Saint Laurence Scrip will be piloting a program this year
(2010-2011) to include Catholic colleges and universities in the type of schools covered by the tuition vouchers earned by parents, grandparents and friends when they purchase gift cards. Currently, vouchers received for purchasing scrip can be used for tuition at St. Laurence School, for St. Laurence CYO or CCD fees, and at other Catholic elementary or secondary schools.
In order to obtain credit, please note the following guidelines.
For tuition at St. Laurence School, submit the
vouchers with your tuition payments.
For Catholic schools other that St. Laurence, including colleges and universities, high schools, and other elementary schools, the process is a little different. These checks are written twice a month and will be mailed directly to the schools. Please provide the student’s name and identification number with the vouchers you submit, along with your name and phone number. Vouchers should be submitted to Dawn Burdsall, St. Laurence Scrip Treasurer. Send the vouchers to Dawn’s attention either to the rectory or to school. Please note that it may take at least two weeks to process vouchers once they are submitted. Please allow at least this amount of time when dropping off your vouchers. NEW: Pilot program for using Scrip for Catholic colleges and universities will start summer 2010!
Contact Dawn at 610-449-1740 or
email d.b.2120@comcast.net
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CANTORS NEEDED
We would like to have a few more Cantors to lead music at the Sunday Liturgies. Orientation will be given as appropriate.
If you are interested, please call:
Margie Kane 610-446-4072 for more information. |
RECITATION OF THE HOLY ROSARY
every Monday evening at 7:00PM in
church. All are most welcome!
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ST. LAURENCE PRAYER COMMUNITY
meets every Tuesday evening in Church at 8:00 PM. All are most welcome.
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HERITAGE OF FAITH
VISION OF HOPE CAMPAIGN AT ST. LAURENCE PARISH
Our sincerest thanks to everyone who has donated or pledged to date. We ask all parishioners to pray for the success of the Heritage of Faith - Vision of Hope Campaign as we work towards achieving our goal.
Father Gerlach
Notice to Vision of Hope Heritage of Faith
Campaign Contributors
Parishioners who have made a pledge to this campaign should not send money or checks to the rectory or put it
in the collection. The Archdiocese will be sending
follow-up notices to you with respect to your pledges
and the method of payment you requested.
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Class Portraits
are on display in the Tower
In the tower of our parish church there are three photographs on display.
- The First Holy Communion Class
- Our Confirmation Class
- The Graduating Class of 2009 from Saint Laurence Catholic Grade School
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:
“May the Lord bless you and keep you.”
Numbers 6:24
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Pray Always, Rejoice Always
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, are a religious Congregation of women, dedicated to the ministry of education.
Camilla Hall is the Congregation’s convent home for our many aging and infirm Sisters who have been retired from active classroom duties. It is also the facility where hospitalized IHM’s recuperate before returning to their apostolate in one of our missions in either North or South America. Camilla Hall is, above all, the “IHM Powerhouse of Prayer” where those enrolled in the IHM Spiritual Treasury are prayed for daily before the Most Blessed Sacrament. In addition, their intentions are remembered in the daily Masses, prayers and apostolic works of
all the Sisters.
IHM Spiritual Treasury
Immaculata, PA 19345-0675
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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:
Saturdays 3:45 – 4:45 PM
WOULD YOU SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH ME?
The Adoration Society invites you to join them for a Holy Hour each Saturday,
3:45PM to 4:45PM. |
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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