DMI - Thank You For Sharing Your Voice!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Disciple Maker Index survey! Our parish completed 1,635 surveys, offering valuable insight into how St. Laurence can better support your faith journey. Your feedback will help Fr. Reginald and Archbishop Vasquez plan for the future of our parish and archdiocese. We look forward to sharing the results in early 2027.

Candy Depository
It’s that time of year again, and Social Concerns will be collecting leftover Halloween candy for various projects, including Share God’s Bounty. Just place your sweet donations in the “Halloween Candy Depository” in the Social Concerns office or the SCM collection bin in the church narthex. Thank you!

Share God's Bounty
Help provide a Thanksgiving meal for approximately 600 families in our parish and community, including 100 families at our sister parish, Queen of Peace. Your generosity can bring comfort and joy to a neighbor’s table. Turkey tags and monetary donation envelopes will be available on the plaza October 31–November 1, and November 7–8. You can also donate online or volunteer to help with this year’s Thanksgiving food drive. Click on the link below to give or for more information. Thank you for sharing your blessings!

St. Laurence Catholic School Golf Classic
Join us Friday, November 6, at Quail Valley Golf Club for a fun day supporting SLCS! Sponsorship opportunities and registration for individual golfers and foursomes are available. For more information, please contact Kelly Tijerina at ktijerina@stlaurence.org.

St. Jude Retreat: Surrender in Faith
Join the St. Laurence African Catholic Community for a day of fellowship, Mass, and prayer on Saturday, November 7, in the Parish Hall. Led by Fr. Gregory Cheo Ngwa, Assistant Pastor of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Houston, this retreat invites us to deepen our trust in God and surrender to Him in faith. Check in opens at 8:00 AM. The retreat begins at 9:00 AM. No walk-ins. Click the link below to register!

Chicken & Sausage Sale with the Knights
Let the Knights take care of your meal! St. Laurence Knights of Columbus Council 11343, in collaboration with University of Houston College Council 15105, will sell chicken and sausage on the plaza after Saturday evening Mass, November 7, and Sunday morning Masses, November 8, until sold out.

Family Meal — $30
Whole chicken (two split halves), two sausage links, beans, and potato salad.

À La Carte

• Whole chicken and two sausage links — $25
• Whole chicken (two split halves) — $20
• Two sausage links — $20
• Extra sides — $5 each

Stop by after Mass and pick up a meal to enjoy with your family!

Smoked Turkeys for a Good Cause
Thanksgiving is almost here! Let the Knights of Columbus handle the turkey so you can spend more time with family. Fully smoked turkeys weighing 11–14 pounds are available for $60. Online ordering opens November 4, and runs through November 18, or while supplies last. Visit us on the plaza November 7–8, and November 14–15, for details. Turkey pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Parish Hall. Find the order link at www.stlaurence.org/kc11343. All proceeds benefit local charities.

Superheroes of the American Catholic Church
With the elevation of Bishop Fulton Sheen from Venerable to Blessed, the question of who else has the Church recognized as Venerable, Blessed, or a Saint from the United Stated has been raised. Explore the process of being recognized as Blessed or a Saint in the Catholic Church. What was the mark of these heroes of the Church? Come discover who these men and women were and what they did to shape the Church in our country and the world.