PRAY THE ROSARY!!

Have you been troubled by the apparent loss of a just and moral society, or perhaps, some suffering in your family and wanted to help but did not know how? If you are praying the rosary, then you are already helping!

Sr. Lucy of Fatima said the following in 2002 before her death; “The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary, to such an extent that there is NO problem, no matter how difficult it is, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families, or even the life of peoples and nations that cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is NO problem, I tell you no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary” - Sr. Lucy of Fatima.

If you are not already praying the daily rosary, please join all those who are! If you would like to receive a rosary and instructions on praying it, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 317-888-0873r Retreat Schedule

Live Streamed on Zoom www.presentationministries.com 937-587-5464 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN INDIANAPOLIS!

"All the answers are in the tabernacle. Jesus has all the answers and he patiently waits for us in the tabernacle, day and night, to share those answers with us. Next time you are grappling with a decision, stop by your church and ask Jesus for his advice... [There is] something powerful about just sitting in his presence." - Matthew Kelly, BEAUTIFUL EUCHARIST

www.EucharisticCongress.org/register

Use the Archdiocese of Indianapolis discount code Indy24  Enter the code at checkout when purchasing your tickets.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT “Who is the Man of the Shroud?”

Visit OTHONIA’s exhibit on the SHROUD of Turin Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, 734.761.8606, Sta2.org
To reserve a visit email shroud@sta2

Visits are free and possible only by reservation. Tour times are: Mondays at 5, 6, and 7pm; Fridays at 4 and 5pm

The exhibit represents an important opportunity to advance the dialogue between science and faith. It is addressed to anyone who feels the spiritual call of the Shroud and wants to deepen its value, its authenticity, its meaning and its message. The Holy Shroud constitutes a true “provocation to intelligence” and a unique opportunity to be introduced to the mystery of love manifested on it. OthoniaInternational.org

LOCAL EYE CARE CENTER HIRING (Bilingual (Spanish/English) Individuals)

Price Vision Group is an internationally recognized Eye Care Center of Excellence, and we are currently hiring bilingual (Spanish and English) individuals for Customer Service and Front Desk positions. We also have openings for eye care Technicians and Scribes. We offer a competitive compensation package (Including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation. No weekend or holidays hours) as well as opportunities for growth and career advancement. We are conveniently located at 91st Street and Meridian in Indianapolis. Please contact Dyan Towne for more information at (317)844-5530 or send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE

When I was ill you cared for me. What you did for the least of these you did for me. (Matthew 25:35) Throughout Scripture, Jesus calls us to serve. He commands us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, provide shelter to the homeless and visit the sick. How do you answer Jesus’ call to serve? 

On any given day there are more than one hundred Catholic patients at IU, Riley, and Methodist Hospitals. It is our Catholic tradition to provide daily Holy Communion and fellowship to our hospitalized brothers and sisters. Many of these Catholics have been away from the Church for years. Their hospital stay may well be their only contact with the Church. Like you and me these people will one day come face to face with their God. We have the opportunity to influence each patient in some way and possibly have an effect on their eternal soul.

There is currently an urgent need for volunteers to bring the Eucharist to these patients.

I invite you to prayerfully consider this call to serve. You need not be a current Eucharistic Minister in your parish as volunteers are trained for the hospital and then commissioned. Training is provided by the hospital and chaplaincy service. Scheduling is flexible. Volunteers are needed to serve once a week or as occasional substitutes. Normally it takes two to three hours to visit the patients on any given day. Parking at the hospital is provided for volunteers. Please contact Deacon Pat Bower at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 317-313-8010 for additional information.

widow widower support meetingWidow & Widower Support Group

A group for those grieving the death of their spouse or a life partner. Join with others to explore issues experienced by widows and widowers and find ways to cope.

Group meets virtually every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration at 317- 746 -0483

GRIEF GROUP

Hosted at Riley funeral home, 6107 S East Street on the 2nd Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 pm. Social distancing guidelines will be observed. Please bring a mask. Please call to register: 317-787-8224.  If you are unable to attend in person, please call us for a link to join via ZOOM.  Sessions are free. All are welcome to attend.

Catholic in Recovery Mondays at St. Simon the Apostle 7:00pm

Catholic in Recovery (catholicinrecovery.com) blends the Sacraments with a 12-Step Program to help both those dealing with substance abuse and any addictions and the loved ones of addicts and substance abusers. The Indianapolis chapter meeting is at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Cry Room at Saint Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road. When you arrive for the meeting, please enter the church under the big drive-through overhang and turn right to the Cry Room. For more local information or to have someone reach out to you, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A CARING PLACE ADULT DAY SERVICES: Program Openings

A Caring Place Adult Day Services, a program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, supports caregivers and their loved ones by providing a safe, dynamic, daytime environment for adults. A Caring Place currently has openings in its program for adults 50 and older, with physical and cognitive challenges. Professional attentive staff includes a Registered Nurse. Lunch and snacks provided; transportation available. Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to www.helpcreatehope.org for more information.

BirthlineBIRTHLINE MINISTRY

Birthline is a ministry that provides material assistance to pregnant women and mothers of infants. Our mission is to support every pregnant and parenting mother. We hope that every mother knows that she is not alone, she is worthy of love and support, and she is a gift to the community.

How You Can Help …
Collect and donate new or gently used maternity and baby items. Material donations be dropped of Mondays and Wednesday from 10 am - 2:30 pm at the Crisis Center entrance on the north side of the building. There is no need to call prior to coming. The following items are needed:

Maternity Clothing
Boy and Girl Newborn through size 2T clothing only
Diapers - Sizes Newborn - size 6
Formula - Gerber Good Start
Pack 'n' Plays (no full size cribs)
Strollers

Volunteers and financial donations are also needed. Contact us at 317-236-1433 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more about how you can help! Visit us online at:
www.archindy.org/humanlifeanddignity/index.html

Ava's Grace (Pregnancy & Infant Loss)

Ava’s grace seeks to bring the rich resources of our faith to bear on the heartbreaking loss of a child. Visit our website for a variety of resources to comfort, encourage, and provide practical information. https://diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace/ or call (574) 234-0687 ext 4110

The monthly support group meets over Zoom
Open to anyone who has lost a baby before or after birth, whether recently or long ago; meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM via Zoom.

Project Rachel Ministry 

If you are suffering after an abortion, you may feel very alone. You may have experienced abortion many years ago and never told anyone. You may be struggling with a more recent abortion. Regardless of the circumstances, healing is possible. If you would like to learn or to register for a retreat, please contact (317) 452-0054 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

justice and peace flow

Celebrating the Season of Creation: Sign up to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform to start or continues your creation care journey. Go to laudatosiactionplatform.org and find guides to help you take concrete action to care for God’s creation and contribute to a healthy and livable planet for our future generations. More at ourcommonhome.org/soc

INN Spried Annual Christmas Sale 2023

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE OF THANKSGIVING

On Thanksgiving with Two Priests Hosting
November 19-28, 2023 - 10 days
Bilingual Pilgrimage (English/Spanish)
www.unitours.com/showtrip.aspx?tripid=1544

For more information and reservations, contact Unitours Inc.
800-777-7432 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CATHOLIC CRUISES AND TOURS

www.facebook.com/CatholicCruisesandTours We have many Faith-Based Tours to a variety of destinations: Fatima and Lourdes, The Holy Land, Catholic Italy, European Reformation, The Footsteps of Apostle Paul, Legacy of St. Patrick Want to know more about Catholic Cruises and Tours? Phone: 860-399-1785 or click on the website link www.catholiccruisesandtours.com


AT THE HIGH SCHOOLS

Bishop Chatard

Opportunities Are Open for the Class of 2028!
Bishop Chatard High School Shadowing
All 8th grade students are invited to join BCHS for a full school day where they will attend classes, eat lunch and participate in school activities with a current student. A shadowing experience is one of the most important ways for students to get an authentic look at what life is like at Bishop Chatard. 

Wednesday Walk-Thru
These sessions give parents and guardians the opportunity to hear from current Bishop Chatard students and members of the school’s leadership team and take a tour of the school while classes are in session. Wednesday Walk-Thrus start at 8 a.m. and last approximately two hours. Space is limited so registration is required. 

Application for the Class of 2028 is Open!
To learn about any of these opportunities, register or apply, visit www.bishopchatard.org/enrollment

Cathedral High School

Cathedral’s Admissions Office is open and available for questions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office, gocathedral.com/admissions or 317-968-7370.

Helpful links as you continue to research Cathedral:
• 3D Tour of the Innovation Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCtaPHwOiMQ&list=PL8j9gAOegfq45qWKiUrofuxvswJkoJPzx&index=9

• Cathedral Course Guide http://lion3.cathedral-irish.org/chscourseguide/
• Student Clubs and Activities https://www.gocathedral.com/on-campus/clubs-activities

Scecina High School

Summer Camps: www.Scecina.org/camps 

 

 

 


At the Retreat Houses

PROGRAMS AT BENEDICT INN RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER

1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107
www.benedictinn.org 317-788-7581 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ST. MARY OF THE WOODS PROVIDENCE SPIRITUALITY & CONFERENCE CENTER & WHITE VIOLET CENTER FOR ECO-JUSTICE

1 Sisters of Providence Road, St Mary-Of-The-Woods, IN 47876
(812) 535-2952
 https://spsmw.org/

FATIMA RETREAT HOUSE

Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 
(317) 545-7681

PRESENTATION MINISTRIES’ OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE DISCIPLESHIP CENTER AND BIBLE COLLEGE

5701 Lawshe Rd., Peebles, Ohio 45660
www.presentationministries.com
513-373-2397 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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For the Most Current Info, Digital Copies of our Weekly Bulletin, and Copies of Fr. Vinny’s Sunday Homilies

• Click here to listen and view all homilies on our website!
• get myParish app for your phone to receive our messages (more info on the next page)
• on FACEBOOK visit Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo
• send your email to mhandley@saintlawrence.net if you have not been receiving our weekly emails.

st. lawrenceFree Online Resources

FORMED – Catholic movies, programs, audio, books www.formed.org Sign up for an account. Choose “I belong to a parish” and select Saint Lawrence.

The following resources are generously being provided by the publishers for free during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Holy Heroes Mass prep activities for kids https://www.holyheroes.com/MassPrep-s/57.htm 

Magnificat Online, apps, and MagnifiKids in May https://us.magnificat.net/free 

Give us This Day https://giveusthisday.org/Digital 

Living with Christ http://www.livingwithchrist.us/#covid 

Liturgy Training Publications https://www.ltp.org/resources-during-crisis 

Find more digital resources on the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website at http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/prayer-resources-for-the-coronavirus-crisis.cfm

ADVENT - NEW YEAR MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE (DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 31, 2023)

Please click here to download.

LISTEN TO THE HOMILIES FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2023

English 10 AM Mass - Fr. Vinny

Spanish 12 PM Noon Mass - Fr. Vinny

STARTING THIS WEEKEND (December 2nd and 3rd)

The ushers will no longer take up the collection. During the offertory please come forward and place your donation in the basket by the altar.

MASSES TO CELEBRATE OUR LADY, THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

immaculate conceptionThe Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation
Novena: November 29—December 7
Masses: December 7 6:00pm (Multilingual)
December 8 9:15am (English)
December 8 12:00pm Noon (English-no music)
December 8 6:30pm (Spanish)


Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the Patroness of the United States of America. December 8 is also the Anniversary of our parish, Saint Lawrence.

 

Refreshments and fellowship after the 6:00pm Mass on December 7 and the 6:30pm Mass on December 8.

 

our lady of guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Festivities for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico, the Americas, and the Unborn.

 

Monday, December 11
10:30pm Aztec Dancers
11:00pm Mass in Spanish
12:00am Mañanitas (Serenade of Mary) including Mariachi after Mass. Refreshments after mañanitas.

 

Tuesday, December 12
9:15am Mass in English (with school)
6:30pm Aztec Dancers
7:00pm Mass in Spanish (Live Streamed)
8:00pm Reenactment of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe after Mass. Refreshments following the performance.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES

The North Deanery Advent Penance Services will be held December 17-19 at the following locations:
Sunday, December 17 2:00pm at Saint Thomas Aquinas, 4600 N Illinois St
Monday, December 18 7:00pm at Saint Matthew, 4100 E 56th St
Tuesday, December 19 7:00pm Here at Saint Lawrence

 

FATIMA LEAVES THE LIGHT ON
Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E 56th Street
Monday, December 11, 2023 9:00am-7:00pm, No appointment necessary.

LISTENING SESSIONS

Saturday December 2 after the 4:30pm Mass (English)
Sunday Deptember 3 after the Noon Mass (Spanish)

All are invited!

archbishop thompsonINSTALLATION MASS FOR FR. VINNY DECEMBER 10, 2023 NOON MASS CELEBRANT: ARCHBISHOP CHARLES C. THOMPSON

Archbishop Thompson will be at Saint Lawrence on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He will celebrate our Noon Mass and:

 

- Install Fr. Vinny as the Pastor of Saint Lawrence

- Kickoff the year of celebration leading up to our 75th Anniversary on December 8, 2024
- Bless our new Marian grotto

 

Our 10:00am and Noon Masses will be multilingual on December 10. Fellowship and food after the Noon Mass in Fr. Conen Hall.

HELP OUR SCHOOL STUDENTS GO TO DC

In May, our 8th grade students will be visiting Washington DC for their class trip.  This experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of our students to see their textbooks and curriculum come to life in person.  However, this opportunity comes with a cost.  Although the price per student is reasonable for all that is offered, it is still a financial burden that many of our families may struggle to comfortably afford.  If you would be interested in sponsoring a student or contributing to help offset some of the total expense, please contact the school at 317-543-4923 or email school@saintlawrence.net.  Our students and families will appreciate any support you may be able to provide.

 

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REQUEST FROM FR. VINNY

Dear Parish Family,

 

Our Parish has a Haitian gentleman in particular need of a home. He is wheelchair-bound, knows five languages, and is very kind but has not been able to find a job in order to keep pace with his rent. Please contact the Parish Office if you would have the availability to open your home to him at least until he gets a job.

 

Thank you for your heartfelt consideration,

Fr.Vinny Signature for Pastors Corner

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Next weekend: December 9/10, 2023

You can help. “Religious are blessed to serve,” says Dominican Father Bertrand Ebben, age 90. Please donate to the Retirement Fund for Religious next week. Your gift will provide essential care for nearly 25,000 senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Let us show our gratitude to these selfless individuals by giving generously. Place your donation in the regular collection or in the offertory boxes in the narthex. Extra envelopes will be available.

COMING IN DECEMBER

Legacy Gala Gift-gathering Event. Watch the bulletin for more info.

HELP NEEDED WITH TRANSPORTATION

Many of our Haitian families do not have transportation to attend our English classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-1pm or our weekend Masses. If you are able to assist with transporation or with Uber/Lyft gift cards, please call Kim at the Parish Office 317-546-4065 ext 332 or Gregg Comer 317-430-8569. Several of our families live near 38th & Post, off of Shadeland Avenue between 38th & 42nd Street, and near Cumberland.

75th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE - NOW FORMING!

The first Mass was celebrated here at Saint Lawrence on December 8, 1949. Next year we will celebrate our 75th Anniversary. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee for our year-long celebration, please contact Kim at the Parish Office 317-546-4065 ext 332 or kczachura@saintlawrence.net

2024 ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH SUNDAY MISSALS

We will once again have the annual St. Joseph Missal available for purchase. The price this year is $5.

SAFE PARISH TRAINING

All parishioners volunteering at Saint Lawrence are asked to complete Safe Parish training which includes completing a background check and taking an online course. The course takes about 45-60 minutes to complete and must be done on either a computer or a laptop. The course can be found at www.Archindysafeparish.org  Passcode/ Organization Code is Archindy2021

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, April 13, 2024

Fr. Beechem’s Blastoff Bingo!!! Join us!!!
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LOST AND FOUND

There is a tote in the church narthex full of “Lost and Found” items. If you are missing an item of clothing or a backpack, etc., please see if it is in the tote. All items are eventually given to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.

PARISH LIBRARY

Looking for some way to enrich your Lenten experience? There are several Lenten-themed books set aside on the table in the Parish Library available for checkout.  Some are informational, some inspirational, some prayerful;  all are thought provoking. The library is open between Masses on Sundays.  Please stop in and make a selection.  You will be glad you did!

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER

For persons with disabilities. We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.

DECEMBER IS THE MONTH DEDICATED TO ADVENT AND THE COMING OF CHRIST

December is dedicated to Advent and the coming of Christ. This refers to the preparation for the celebration of remembering Christ's birth 2000 years ago, but also the prayerful, spiritual preparation for the second and final coming of the Lord. To view our Advent and Christmas resources, click here.

SCHEDULE YOUR MASS INTENTIONS

Weekend Masses are booked through the end of the year. Daily Masses are available as early as next week. Call Kim at the parish office 317-546-4065 ext 332 to schedule a Mass intention in memory of a loved one or for the special intention of a loved one. The stipend is $10.

 

HOSPITAL VISITATION FROM OUR PRIEST

Please remember that because of HIPPA rules, hospitals will not call Saint Lawrence and tell us when you are in the hospital. Even if you give the hospital the name of our church, they will not pass on your hospital admission to us. When you are admitted to the hospital, please have a family member call Saint Lawrence (317-546-4065) and let us know of your illness. If you need a priest in an emergency, please use our emergency phone (317-987-7818).

LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS ARE AVAILABLE

(0.01% gluten content) Please alert the presiding priest before Mass and stand in this priest’s Communion line to receive the host.

AROUND TOWN

Click here to view other happenings, events, and programs occurring outside of St. Lawrence but within our community.

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