Second Collection: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
This weekend, November 14–15, our second collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Your gift helps communities across the United States address the root causes of poverty as we observe the World Day of the Poor, please give as you are able. Thank you for your generosity.
Wish Upon A Star On The Plaza This Weekend!
Help bring Christmas joy to a neighbor in need. Pick up a star tag on the plaza after any Mass this weekend. Each tag tells you what gift to give.
Every year, St. Laurence parishioners provide about 1,500 Christmas gifts to local families and individuals through our partner churches and organizations. Thank you for helping our neighbors feel remembered this Christmas.
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 opened November 4, and runs through November 18, or while supplies last. Visit us on the plaza 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.
Young Adults Friendsgiving
Join the St. Laurence Young Adults for their annual Friendsgiving Potluck on Thursday, November 12, from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Guardian Angels Hall in the Ave Maria Center! Come together for an evening of fellowship, delicious food, and gratitude as we celebrate the blessings of friendship and community. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a wonderful evening with fellow young adults. Whether you're new to the group or a familiar face, there's a place for you at the table!
St. Laurence Catholic School Open House
Considering a Catholic education for your child? On Saturday, November 14, 3:00 –4:30 PM, tour our campus, meet our teachers, and discover how St. Laurence Catholic School brings faith, academics, and service together for students in Pre-K through eighth grade. Click on the link below to register or request more information. We look forward to welcoming your family!
Celebrate Black Catholic History Month at St. Laurence
Discover the courageous witnesses who helped shape the Church—and how their example can inspire us today. Join the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for “Nourished by the Word, Sent to the World,” a Black Catholic History Month Morning of Reflection, on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM–noon, at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Cecilia Moore, a scholar and Church historian, and Deacon Phillip Jackson, director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, this gathering will honor the legacy of African American Catholics and explore ways to encourage a new generation of vocations. All are welcome! Admission is $35 for adults and $25 for students, including breakfast. Free admission is available for clergy and religious; contact Amy Auzenne at
aauzenne@archgh.org for details.
Clubhouse 10:14
Join Clubhouse 10:14 on Sunday, November 15, at 10:14 AM in Marian Hall at the Ave Maria Center! Parents and their preschoolers are invited to gather after the 9:00 AM Mass for fun activities and fellowship with other parish families. Come make new friends and grow together in faith!
Help Someone Begin Again
The Society of St. John DeMatha, founded by St. Laurence parishioners, brings Christ’s love to those in prison and helps men rebuild their lives after release. Its work includes Catholic faith formation inside prison, along with mentoring and short-term housing for men returning to the community. Volunteers are needed to assist with Catholic education, teach life skills or job skills, and mentor men after release. Financial gifts also help sustain this ministry’s outreach and housing support. Visit the website to complete the Volunteer and Support Form. For questions, contact Myatt Hancock at 713-806-4044 or
mhancock@rockport.net.
Pilgrim Statue Visitation
Welcome the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima into your home for two weeks. The Legion of Mary’s Our Lady of Mercy Presidium will deliver the statue on a Saturday morning and pick it up two weeks later so another family can host it. Sign up at stlaurence.org/pilgrim-statue or text Kathleen Blatt at 681-302-8519.
Divorcecare: Surviving the Holidays
The holidays can be especially difficult after separation or divorce. You are not alone! Join us for an evening of encouragement, support, and hope as we learn how to navigate the holiday season. Come as you are and take the next step toward healing. Register and details: stlaurence.org/divorcecare