October 8, 2025 | News For The Pews
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Catch this week’s episode of “News for the Pews” for the latest parish updates, ministry highlights, and stories of faith from our St. Laurence community. Stay connected and see what’s happening around the parish!
Catch this week’s episode of “News for the Pews” for the latest parish updates, ministry highlights, and stories of faith from our St. Laurence community. Stay connected and see what’s happening around the parish!
Parish Office Closed Â
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day. Â There will only be one Mass offered at 9am in the church. Â Regular Office Hours resume on Tuesday the 14.
Miss The Meeting?
There is still time! Â If you were unable to attend the Pastoral Council Information Session last night, please email Belinda Maldonado at bmaldonado@stlaurence.org or call the Parish Office 281-980-9812 to receive information regarding serving on the Pastoral Council.
PALs: Parents and LittlesÂ
(5 & under), come and join us after the 9am Mass on October 12, for fellowship and a snack. Parents, come with your children to learn how to bring the Rosary to life for even the youngest of children. Your children will learn about the Rosary in an age-appropriate way, and you'll share a Rosary craft together.
We’re excited to share that Faith Direct is upgrading to ParishSOFT Giving—our new, secure giving platform on October 21.
This upgrade will happen automatically and securely. No action is required from you—your gift schedules and payment details will carry over seamlessly.
What’s new about ParishSOFT Giving?
- Weekly Giving: If you selected weekly giving, your gifts will now be deducted each week instead of in one monthly batch.
- More Flexibility: Adjust your giving schedule to any date that works for you—not just the 4 or 15.
- More Ways to Give: Now you can donate using PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
We’re committed to making this a smooth transition. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to our launch date
Blessing Of The Animals
Bring your pet to the Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 11, 10:00am, on the lawn outside the parish hall. Please help shelter dogs & cats not as fortunate as yours with a donation for the City of Sugar Land Animal Center.
Month Of The Rosary
October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Join the Legion of Mary all month to pray the Rosary before the Noon Mass (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday).
Join the Fatima Procession
Between May 13, and October 13, 1917, an apparition of the Blessed Mother appeared six times to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima, Portugal. On the day of the last apparition, 70,000 people came to witness the apparition. Since then, millions of people make pilgrimages to Fatima. Join a local Fatima Procession organized by the Legion of Mary immediately following the Vigil Mass on Saturday, October 11. The procession will take place on the church side of the parish campus!
Rosary Rally
St. Laurence is part of the national Rosary Rally Saturday, October 11. Join with members of the Legion of Mary to pray the rosary at Noon. They will be on our property near the church at the corner of Sweetwater and Austin Parkway.
Members of our Music Ministry will be performing at Carnegie Hall on November 17, 2025, under the direction of our own Dr. Kevin Klotz. We would like to invite our parishioners to a send-off concert hosted by the Houston Choral Society on October 24, at 7:30pm, at Tallowood Baptist Church that will feature some of the music we will be performing at Carnegie Hall. Parishioners can use coupon code EBCWC25 to get $5 off until October 10.
Expect Jesus to do amazing things and to fulfill His promise, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10. On October 18, our main speaker is Mathew Jacob who works with a team to run Schools of Healing at Elizabeth Ann Seton. The cost to attend is $20 (includes box lunch). Registration is limited to 250 participants, no walk-ins.
Shop ’Til You Drop is back! Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 1:00–7:00 pm at the Ave Maria Center (3103 Sweetwater Blvd., across from St. Laurence Catholic Church) for an afternoon of fun and holiday shopping. With over 70 vendors—including many new ones—you’ll find toys, gifts, home décor, jewelry, Christmas treasures, and more! Enjoy food, drinks, and desserts for purchase, plus take part in the silent auction, door prizes, and free admission. Bring a friend and kick off the holiday season early at this exciting community event!
The African Catholic Community of St. Laurence invites you to attend the St. Jude Feast Day Celebration on Saturday, October 25 beginning at 9am. Â It's a day of retreat with Reconciliation, Mass and a celebration with wonderful African Music and food! Â
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