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NOVEMBER 29, 2020 | FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 | 281-980-9812 | www.stlaurence.org

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30am, 12:00pm Wednesday 7:30am, 6:30pm

Friday 8:15am, 12:00pm Saturday 8:00am

Reconciliation following 7:30am Masses & Saturday, 4:00-4:45pm

SUNDAY MASSES IN THE CHURCHDAILY MASSES IN THE CHURCHSaturday 5pm, Sunday 7am, Sunday 9am, Sunday 11am,

Sunday 1pm, Sunday 5pmA RECORDING OF the Sunday MASS IS AVAILABLE

ONLINE, Saturdays, 7pm at stlaurence.org

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

PARISH OFFICE & COURTYARD

The parish office provides services including pastoral care, liturgical planning, business, communications, & administrative support, and social concerns & social justice support. The parish hall and meeting rooms are available through reservation by calling Nia Sepe at 281-980-9812. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday 8:00am-6:00pm; and Saturday 8:30am-12:00noon.

The Ave Maria Parish Life Center is located across the street from the church and is the site for all religious education classes, programs and offices. Inquiries and drop-ins are welcome during office hours: Monday through Thursday 8am-9pm; Friday 8am-4pm; Saturdays 8:30am-Noon (scheduled events only). The Weekday Children’s Program is offered for infants through pre-school aged children. During the school year, WCP hours Monday-Friday are 8:00am-3:00pm.

St. Laurence Catholic School provides strong academics in a Christian environment to 720 students enrolled in PreK4 through Grade 8. Office Hours: Monday-Friday are 8:00am-4:00pm.

Adjacent to the school is the Chapel of the Divine Mercy which offers Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and serves as the site for smaller liturgies.

OUR MISSION:We the people of St. Laurence Catholic

Church are centered in the love of Christ and live to glorify God in all we do.

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PARISH OFFICE3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-9812Pastor: Fr. Drew WoodParochial Vicar: Fr. Jaison Thomas, MSFS, [email protected] Vicar: Fr. Truong Son Nguyen, [email protected]: Rey Arellano, [email protected]: Albert Bothe, [email protected]: Don Burns, [email protected]: Dennis Henderson, [email protected]: Charles Plant, [email protected]: Tom Ruck, [email protected] Administrator: Tony Oltremari, [email protected]: Betty Holub, [email protected]: Sheila Stulak, [email protected] Concerns: Pennie DeGroot, [email protected] Life/Communications: Sharon Ehrenkranz, [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICES 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-265-5774Director Religious Education: Christine Dunn, [email protected] Education Registrar: Ruba Kaiser, [email protected]/Adult Faith Formation: Justin Frato, [email protected]’s Faith Formation: Joan Hastreiter, [email protected] School Youth Ministry: Mike Cleary, [email protected] School Youth Ministry: Cindy Martin, [email protected]

ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2630 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-0500Principal: Suzanne Barto, [email protected]: Suzanne Byrne, [email protected]

WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM 3103 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-313-0329Director: Ban Haller, [email protected]: Christine Novia, [email protected]

PARISH LEADERSHIP COUNCILS 281-980-9812Pastoral Council: Nick Noe, [email protected] Council: Bob Ladd, [email protected] Council: Julie Borque, [email protected]

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BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Announcements must be submitted via email at least 12 days before the Sunday of the publication. Ron Martinez, Communications Coordinator [email protected]

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PARISH SCHOOL & CHAPEL

N O V / D E CSUNDAY

29First Sunday of AdventFirst Reading IS 63:16B-17, 19B;

64:2-7Second Reading 1 COR 1:3-9Gospel MK 13:33-37

SUNDAY

6Second Sunday of AdventFirst Reading IS 40:1-5, 9-11Second Reading 2 PT 3:8-14Gospel MK 1:1-8

MONDAY

30 First Reading ROM 10:9-18Gospel MT 4:18-22TUESDAY

1 First Reading IS 11:1-10Gospel LK 10:21-24WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2 First Reading IS 25:6-10AGospel MT 15:29-37

3 First Reading IS 26:1-6Gospel MT 7:21, 24-27FRIDAY

First Reading IS 29:17-24Gospel MT 9:27-31

SATURDAY

5 First Reading IS 30:19-21, 23-26Gospel MT 9:35–10:1, 5A, 6-8

READINGS FOR THE WEEK


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PRAYING THE NEWS | NOVEMBER 29, 2020

“Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter...”

ISAIAH 64:7O God, as this Advent begins, the whole world waits — for mercy, healing, renewal and reconciliation. May we not let ourselves be shaped by anger and mistrust, or become hardened of heart in the furnace of these times. Help us submit, instead, to molding by your gracious hands. May we emerge stronger — willing to listen, to share and to help mend the broken. Make us your works of love.

Jesus, we trust in you. Amen.

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Pray: My Lord and my God, may my spirit always be attentive to Your Spirit so that the traps of this world do not catch me off guard and keep me away from You. Amen.

A GIFT FOR JESUSToday we begin the Season of Advent. This year, as we prepare for Christmas, think about how you like to show your fondness for the special people in your life by choosing gifts that will be meaningful to them. And yet, assuming that you can actually find something (or make something) that will be appreciated, does it always make a difference in the long run?

How many gifts have you given in the past that became mere dust-collectors? Which ones turned out to be truly valuable with a long-lasting impact?

Since Christmas is the celebration of the birthday of Jesus, let's remember to give him a gift, too. God deserves more gifts than anyone else, but what do you give to someone who already has everything? Or does he?

What gift can you give to Jesus that will have an eternal impact, a gift that no one else can give him, a gift he doesn't already have? What have you been withholding from him? What talent or activity or ministry or commitment or change in lifestyle?

This Sunday's first reading reminds us that God is our Father. The responsorial Psalm asks the Father to help us turn to him. The second reading gives thanks to God for all that he has done for us. So — what gift can you give to God to express your appreciation for what he has given to you?

In the Gospel reading, we're reminded of the need to prepare - to actually do something that makes a difference — for the coming of Christ. This not only refers to his Second Coming. It's also about the day when he comes for us as we breathe our last earthly breath. It's about the way he wants to come to you during this year's Season of Christmas. And it's about the way he is coming to you right now, today.

There's something new that he wants to give you. When he offers it, will he find you doing what's right (as in the first reading)? Will he find you using your spiritual gifts (as in the second reading)? Will he find you alert and ready to do his bidding (as in the Gospel reading)?

Advent is an opportunity to take notice of the gifts he gives us and for becoming aware of the gifts we can give to him that he doesn't already have. It should make an eternal difference — for him and for us.

Questions for Personal Reflection: List the gifts that God has given to you. Write them on a sheet of paper. Then think about how much appreciation you have given to God for the gifts on that list. Do you know how much he appreciates your appreciation?

Questions for Family or Community Faith Sharing: Name some of the obvious ways that Jesus comes to us today. What are some unexpected ways that Jesus has revealed himself to you? What will you do this Advent to become more aware of Jesus coming to you? How will this make you more ready for Christmas?


FA M I LY L I F EIt is incumbent upon husbands and wives, mothers and dads, and single parents to spend time in prayer, discernment, and dialogue about the kind of family they will be. Family and home does not automatically happen.Fr. Drew Wood

FAITH & FAMILY FOCUSIf we want to spread joy, we need for every family to have joy.. – St. Theresa of Calcutta.

MESSAGES OF HOPESunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday

archgh.org/messagesofhopeSpiritual reflection videos on Scriptures of the day given by priests from around

our archdiocese

FR. DREW is the featured speaker on 11/30!

FRIDAY FAMILY ROSARYEach Friday at 8pm

Gather with other families via ZoomContact: Mark Coppedge

([email protected])

CELEBRATION OF OUR UNIQUE GIFTS

Join SLCS for this virtual event featuring Michelle Benzinger

Wednesday, Dec 9, at Noon$25 donation

Proceeds benefit Special People in Catholic Education (SPICE)

stlaurenceschool.org/a-celebration-of-our-unique-gifts

PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 6TH GRADE & ABOVEThe Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is currently developing plans for a technical secondary education option for students by looking at the feasibility of a Catholic Career-Technical High School or CCTHS. The Development Committee of the CCTHS Advisory Board has planned an initial curriculum based on 10-year job projections for high-wage, high-demand careers within the Houston metroplex, as well as throughout the country. The goal is to provide a truly unique, Catholic centered, technical high school education to students looking to develop skills that will allow them to enter the workforce directly out of high school or move on to the college experience of their choice. Parents of children 6th grade and older are invited to participate in an interest survey before 11/30 by accessing this link: archgh.cvent.com/CCTHS

REGISTER NOW: WKND 2021 RETREAT FOR TEENSRegistration for WKND 2021, the annual retreat for high school teens in Grades 9-12, is now open! It’s set for January 15-18, 2021, at Forest Glen Camp and Retreat Center in Huntsville, Texas. COVID protocols will be followed so that we can still provide this unforgettable weekend of community, the outdoors, high ropes, games, sports, and prayer. It’s a weekend your teen won’t want to miss! Contact Mike Cleary for more info at [email protected] and register at stlaurence.org/lifeteen.

DEC 6: SPECIAL ADVENT & CHRISTMAS LIFE NIGHT

Another Christmas is almost here, along with the annual onslaught of Christmas music, movies, lights, shopping lists, ads, and inflatable lawn ornaments. We all know the Christmas season is supposed to be about generosity, family, and celebrating the gift of Jesus… but be honest… How much time

do you spend thinking about yourself and what you want? Teens are invited on Sunday, December 6, following the Life Teen Mass for a very special Life Night to look back to the very first Christmas, a day that was only possible because of the selflessness, generosity, and sacrifice of God and God’s people. On that first Christmas, Mary & Joseph gave up their comfort, the shepherds gave their stories, the wise men gave their worship, and God gave everything. So this Christmas, what will you give in response? For more info, contact Mike Cleary, [email protected].


NAME THAT SAINTBorn the son of Italian sharecrop-

pers and one of 13 children, this saint was elected pope on October 28, 1958, at the age of 77. Because of his age, many expected him to be a “stop gap” pope, but he was very active during his papacy. This saint was known for slipping out of the Vatican late at night to walk the streets of Rome, and he was the first pope in the 20th century to make pastoral visits to prisons and hospitals in the Diocese of Rome.

This saint is best known for con-vening the Second Vatican Council less than three months after his election to the papacy. He had no detailed plan for the council other than a very general idea of aggior-namento, or “bringing up to date,” and a desire to seek Christian unity.

CATECHISM QUIZFaith, hope and charity are known as ...

a. the human virtuesb. the theological virtuesc. the cardinal virtuesd. the ecclesial virtues

ACROSSMary’s, not Jesus’ conceptionThis “Poor Lady” was one of St. Francis’ first followersIndiana Jones, Evan Almighty, and St. Louis (sort of)The Eternal CityFirst native-born North American saintUnleavened bread, bloody doorposts, death of first-born sonsUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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Answer: (b) the theological virtues. The theological virtues are the foundation of Christian moral activity. There are three: faith, hope and charity. (CCC 1813)

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A CATHOLIC

Q.What’s the Mass schedule for Immaculate Conception?

A.Oh, you mean my anniversary working here? That’s right, I’ll

be celebrating my 23rd year here! I can’t believe that I lasted here this long, just sayin. Anyway, back to the Holy Day! It’s a little different this year. We are not having a vigil the night before. Also, we are not recording it. But on Tuesday, December 8, Masses will be at 7:30am, noon, (also known as 12 o’clock!) and 6:30pm. Wait, I have more news… On Wednesday December 9, there will not be a 6:30pm Mass, cause all the priests are going to the Co-Cathedral to pray vespers (evening prayer) with Cardinal DiNardo. This is not a party, no dinner because of COVID, just sayin.


PARISH LIFE

At St. Laurence Catholic Church, we respond to Jesus who calls us to love God and our neighbor. As a member of this faith community, I strive to:

LOVE by showing respect, mercy and compassion to allCONNECT with others in a meaningful wayGROW closer to God through prayer, Sunday Mass and the SacramentsLEARN about my Faith and share it with others

Filled with the Holy Spirit, I will be a grateful and supportive member of the Body of Christ.

We the people of St. Laurence Catholic Church are centered in the love of Christ and live to glorify God in all we do.WHO WE ARE

Paula Savo has been our Parish Receptionist for 22 years and knows the practical answers to (practically) everything. Call 281-980-9812 or email her at [email protected].

Ask Paula

NOV 15 COLLECTIONS ................................................. $27,226Registered Households ...................................................... 7,442 Envelopes Used ..................................................................... 176Loose Checks ...........................................................................81

2ND COLLECTION Social Concerns ................................ $7,432

ONLINE GIVING Monthly Offertory October 2020 ...................................$234,312 Participants ............................................................................ 1,376

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND2020 Parish Goal .......................................................... $495,000Amount Pledged ...........................................................$350,324 Parish Paid (Activity thru 11/16/2020) ..........................$380,807 Participants .............................................................................791

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IN SERVICE: CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS & KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

SOCIAL CONCERNS RESPONDS IN LOVE DURING PANDEMIC

N O V 3 0 : W E E K DAY M O R N I N G M A S S R E T U R N S

The Catholic Daughters & Knights of Columbus both exist to promote religious, charitable and educational support for the parish and community. Both groups found creative ways to serve during the pandemic. Our Catholic Daughters delivered over 2,500 granola bars to be given to the healthcare heroes on the frontline fighting the pandemic. And earlier this month, the KCs inspired families to stay home and have a fun evening together by creating an Easy Friday Dinner drive-up event. In total, they prepared

and sold 183 meals, plus donated meals to our priests and firefighters. All proceeds benefited charity. Contact Pam White ([email protected]) to join CDA and JD Gutierrez ([email protected]) for info about the Knights.

The Social Concerns Ministry is honored to serve our community during these difficult times and humbled by the kind words of support and gratitude we have received. These words of thanks belong to you! Thank you for your support, generosity and for making a difference to so many. Below is a highlight of what you have made possible over the past nine months:

• $62,000 in rent & utilities to hundreds of people struggling due to COVID

• Counseling & medical assistance for several families

• Food & toiletries to 115 families/individuals in crisis

• New shoes to 400 children

• 100+ bags of food plus 15 hot meals to homeless families at

Fort Bend Family Promise

• 3 Summer of Service sessions benefiting MGCC, Special Youth Services and

families in need

• Over 75 Hope Bags to homeless men & women in Fort Bend & Harris counties

• Over 100 coats, gloves & scarves to Catholic Charities Refugee

Resettlement program

• 1,032 service hours to students who provided 200 dozen cookies/treats to

Nery’s Promise & Parks Youth Ranch

• 72 service hours to students who prepared over 2,000 snack bags for

Child Advocates & Fort Bend Family Promise

• 400 Thanksgiving meals to families in need, including 100 meals for our sister

parish, Queen of Peace

• Hundreds of bags of new/gently used clothing and household items to

St. Vincent de Paul

With the beginning of a new liturgical year, we are pleased to bring back the 7:30 Morning Mass! Effective Monday, November 30, the 7:30am Mass will be celebrated in the church each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Confessions will be available following the 7:30am Mass and we will discontinue offering confessions after the Noon Mass. Please refer to the front cover of the bulletin for the complete Mass and Reconciliation schedule which goes into effect this week. WISH UPON A STAR

Donations due today!Each star tag fills a specific wish for

one of 1,500 of our neighbors in need

stlaurence.org/wish-upon-a-star

ADVENT CONFESSIONSMonday, November 30

6-8 pm in the church

7 priests available to hear confessions

Masks & safe distancing required

2021 SUNDAY MISSALSPick up your copy todayDonations appreciated

ADVENT RESOURCESstlaurence.org/advent-2020

Check this out for great resources to make this your best Advent ever

CHURCH SANITIZERS NEEDED

Sign up to help sanitize the church after Mass and other events

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CW2 Brett Aderhold, US Army, AVSPC Nicholas Ambrocik, US ArmyPVT Michael Baird, US ArmySA Matthew Baird, US NavyP.O. 5 Debra Barnette, US NavyCPL Trevor Bello, USMCLt Aaron Blades, US NavyPFC John Blair, US ArmyLCpl Gordon Briggs, USMCSPC Jordan Briggs, US ArmyMaj. Michael Carroll, USMCLTC. Jason Chacon, USMCLt Matthew Chesney, US NavyMaj. Christopher Coffman, US Air ForceMaj. Patrick Coffman, USMCLt Colin Day, US NavyCPT Andrew DeSplinter, US ArmySGT Nicholas Dockum, US ArmyMaj. Brandon Driscoll, USMCMaj. James Dunphy, USMCCPT Michael Eberhardt, US ArmyCPT Stacey Eberhardt, US Army ReserveDerek Farias, US NavySPEC Nathan J. Hoelker, US ArmyCPT Matthew Fenelon, USMCCPT Michelle Thibeau, US ArmyCPT Will Thibeau, US ArmyLCpl Aaron Fox, USMCPVT Jahneil Xavier George, US Army SFC Philip Graham, US ArmyLCpl Eric Gurnell, USMCCPT Spencer Henry, US ArmyPVT Liam Hill, US ArmyDaniel Hines, US NavySSG Matthew Hollobaugh, US Army ReserveEM4 James Locus, US NavySSG Philip Loera, US ArmyPFC John Lundgren, US ArmyCPT Anthony Marich, US ArmyAmn Joseph Marcellus, USAFTSGT David March, Texas Air National GuardCPT. Brendan McPartland, USMCMajor Alexander Morningstar, US ArmySPC Michael Nester, US ArmyCB, Richard Pinard, US NavyLCpl Byron Ray Ramirez, USMCSGT Santiago Ramirez, US ArmyCPT Taylor Rammrath, US ArmySgt. Barbara L. Rangel, USMCLCPL Ty Ripoll, USMCSSgt Jonathan Slusser, US Air ForceLT Kevin Stransky, US NavyCTM3 Nicholas Stuhlman, US NavyMaj. Michael Thesing, USMC1LT Kevin Wheeler, US NavySGT Bryce Whitley, US NavyPO3 Troy Yelverton, US Navy 2LT Copeland Zaunbrecher, US Army2LT Kazia Zaunbrecher, US Army


Please pray for these members of our parish family and all our loved ones listed in the Book of the Sick.

David Anderson, Frances Revelt, Angela Rankin, Joe Raab

This column in the Sunday bulletin is a place that parishioners may ask for intercessory prayer in their time of sickness. To add your name, please call the parish office during business hours (281-980-9812). The sick person must be a parishioner of St. Laurence and the request must come directly from the person (or a close family member, such as spouse or parent). Your name will appear on the list for 4 weeks. If struggling with a longer term illness, please call back and your name will be added for another 4 week period.

Not a parishioner? Ask for the name to be added to the Book of the Sick. Anyone in need of prayers for healing may have their name written in the Book of the Sick.

MASS INTENTIONS

PRAY FOR THE SICK SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN

WEDDING PREPARATIONNext Wedding Info Session is January 25, 2021. Please email Betty Holub, [email protected] for registration information. The standard preparation time for weddings is 9-12 months in advance of the desired date. All engaged couples must attend an information session.

BAPTISM PREPARATION Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, baptism formation classes held at the Ave Maria Center have been temporarily suspended and replaced with an Online model. We are continuing to use the Belonging program with Father Michael Schmitz from Ascension Press. To schedule a Baptism or register for the required parent preparation class, please contact Barb Roy at [email protected] or 281-265-5774 x5371.

Pray for our parishioners in Religious Formation Deacon Chad Henry, Christopher Meyer, Brother Collin Mary Brown, Frater Giovanni (Billy Dodd), Adrian Annicchiarico, Sister M. Philomena (Krystle Cagandahan), Sr. Maria Christi of the Holy Spirit (Leah Burrhus), Sr. Margaret Uche, Tim Cullen, Patrick Kinnick, Brandon Bain, Beau Guedry.

IN OUR PRAYERS.. .

PARISH CELEBRATIONSBAPTISMSAdela Alaniz, Roman Alaniz IV, Joseph Frederick Neelon, Esther Noe, Gabriel Miller

ADORATION IN THE CHAPEL

SATURDAY, NOV 288:00am – Michael & Rose Okolie (D)5:00pm – Celia Chiu (D)SUNDAY, NOV 297:00am – Ron McGinty (D)9:00am – Catherine & Cyprian Miranda (D)11:00am – Mr. & Mrs. Abraham (I) 1:00pm – Josephina Carnicer (D)5:00pm – Parishioners of St. LaurenceMONDAY, NOV 307:30am – Leilani Cachero (I)12:00pm – Mary Abraham (D)TUESDAY, DEC 17:30am – Special Intention (I)12:00pm – Lee Lee Wiser (I)WEDNESDAY, DEC 27:30am – Julian Llamado (I)6:30pm – Frances Stock (D)THURSDAY, DEC 37:30am – Fr. John Weyer (D)12:00pm – Mr. & Mrs. D.F. Coats (D)FRIDAY, DEC 48:15am – Fr. John Weyer (D)12:00pm – Frank Solorzano (D)SATURDAY, DEC 58:00am – Viola & D.G. Prestoi (I)5:00pm – Bernhardt Lei (D)SUNDAY, DEC 67:00am – Legionnaires (D)9:00am – Taylor Preston (D)11:00am – Herman & Edna Dietert (D) 1:00pm – Chen Family (I)5:00pm – Parishioners of St. Laurence(D) Death, (I) Intention, (A) Anniversary

The Divine Mercy Chapel is open to the parish and community for adoration. Jesus awaits you everyday from 5am to 9pm. The chapel is open to only scheduled adorers during the night. Please follow the rules posted on the sign.

Currently we need a second adorer for five hours. Please check online: stlaurence.org/adoration. Contact Fran Magelssen at [email protected] or 281-224-6122 to sign up.

Adoration is paused for Thanksgiving week, November 20, 4:00pm to November 30, 7:00am.

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