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OCTOBER 11, 2020 | TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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, Friday 12:00pm Reconciliation following Noon Masses Friday 8:15am, Saturday 8:00am Wednesday 6:30pm Reconciliation at 5:30pm SUNDAY MASSES IN THE CHURCH DAILY MASSES IN THE CHURCH Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7am, Sunday 9am, Sunday 11am, Sunday 1pm, Sunday 5pm A RECORDING OF the Sunday MASS IS AVAILABLE ONLINE, Saturdays, 7pm at stlaurence.org CATHOLIC CHURCH

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OCTOBER 11, 2020 | TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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, Friday 12:00pm Reconciliation following Noon Masses

Friday 8:15am, Saturday 8:00am Wednesday 6:30pm — Reconciliation at 5:30pm

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

C AT HOL IC C H U RC H

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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]

AVE MARIA PARISH LIFE CENTER

PARISH SCHOOL & CHAPEL

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O C T O B E RSUNDAY

11Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading IS 25:6-10ASecond Reading PHIL 4:12-14, 19-20Gospel MT 22:1-14

SUNDAY

18Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading IS 45:1, 4-6Second Reading 1 THES 1:1-5BGospel MT 22:15-21

MONDAY

12 First Reading GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1

Gospel LK 11:29-32

TUESDAY

13 First Reading GAL 5:1-6Gospel LK 11:37-41

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

14 First Reading GAL 5:18-25Gospel LK 11:42-46

15 First Reading EPH 1:1-10Gospel LK 11:47-54

FRIDAYFirst Reading EPH 1:11-14Gospel LK 12:1-7

SATURDAY

17 First Reading EPH 1:15-23Gospel LK 12:8-12

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

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© 2020 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission. To view or subscribe to daily Good News Reflections, visit www.gnm.org.

PRAYING THE NEWS | OCTOBER 11, 2020

“Though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil, for you are at my side…”

PSALM 23:4Dear Lord, we are watching millions of people suffering from Covid19, over a million dead globally, and numbers continuing to rise, with the flu season upon us. Please be at our side and guide us through this dark valley. Help us hear your loving voice, encouraging us to care for each other as we travel this road together. Please protect us from all evil. Jesus, we trust in you. Amen. .

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GOOD NEWS REFLECTION

Pray: My Lord, You have placed inside my heart the seed of Your Kingdom and the desire to follow You. Thank You Lord, for this gift, fruit of Your Love. Make it grow inside me and may it be poured out onto those who are looking for You with all their hearts. Amen.

HOW TO HANDLE FAKERSIn this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus addresses the problem of fakers, i.e., people who try to win his friendship by being religious and showing up for the banquet of the Eucharist (Mass) while refusing to enter into a genuine relationship with God.

You know the type: They are friendly as long as it works to their own advantage. They do good deeds but only when it's convenient. They perform Catholic rituals perfectly during Mass but at home they don't even take time to pray. Their faith is so shallow that distractions easily keep them away from Mass. When a priest sins, they leave Catholicism. When their relationship with you requires sacrifice or repentance, they abandon you.

Those who have a genuine relationship with God are identified by the presence of God's love within them radiating outward and blessing others, especially when it's not easy to love.

Jesus shows us in today's parable how to handle the fakers. The invitation to join the party is open to everyone, but when people want only the fun of being a child of God and they ignore the hard work of sharing his love with others, God sets up boundaries against them.

Think of the people you've invited to your banquet table, i.e., into a healthy, Godly relationship, but they've tried to reshape it according to their unhealthiness and immorality. We should love them but not within harmful circumstances. We should do our own part to make the relationship healthy, but when others do not do their part, they've already abandoned the relationship.

God asks us to carry the cross of doing everything possible to invite them to repentance, conversion, and healing. However, healthy boundaries need to remain in place, and when our efforts are fruitless, eventually God says it's time to let go and move on.

And always, we're to go back out into the byroads to find those who genuinely value Godly friendships.

Questions for Personal Reflection: How many Godly, healthy friendships do you really have? Where can you go to find more people who want to be in a holy, Christ-centered, faith-building relationship with you?

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: What makes a friendship truly good? How do you know when the time has come to say no to an unhealthy, unholy relationship? How have you handled it? Where have you gone to find support and healing and growth?

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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

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FAITH & FAMILY FOCUS

Listen to one another — the words SILENT and LISTEN have the same letters.

TOGETHER IN HOLINESSNEW DATE: November 7

10:30am – 6:00pmSt. JP2 Foundation - Houston

Outstanding marriage conference featuring Danielle Bean and

other great speakers, plus Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration.

Virtual option available.

forlifeandfamily.org

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT

Post Abortion HealingOctober 23-25

713-741-8729, [email protected]

Your info will be kept confidential

BEGINNING OF LIFECatholic Bioethics Online Class

October 5-21Mon & Wed 7pm-8pm

713-741-8728

SLCS Golf TournamentPlease join our parish school for their 25th Annual Tuition Assistance Golf Tournament on Monday, October 26, at Sugar Creek Country Club. Player fees begin at $200 and various sponsorship levels are available. SLCS is grateful to be able to move forward with this popular event in a year marked by so many cancellations. So, come enjoy the fresh air, good company and help raise money to assist families that need tuition assistance to keep their children at SLCS. For details, please visit stlaurenceschool.org/golf-tournament or contact Kelly Goff at [email protected].

SLCS Tuition AssistanceWe invite our parish community to support the annual Plaid Bag collection for Tuition Assistance at St. Laurence Catholic School this weekend (Oct. 10-11). The Tuition Assistance program was created to help families who face an unexpected job loss, health issue, or other unforeseen circumstance continue their education at St. Laurence. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for assistance this school year, almost doubling the number of families needing support. With your help, we were able to award Tuition Assistance to 24 families this school year, allowing 41 students to continue their education at St. Laurence Catholic School. Thank you for supporting the Plaid Bag collection and Tuition Assistance at SLCS!https://stlaurenceschool.org/tuition-assistance-1

Mentor Our TeensCore Team members encourage and support small groups of middle-school students (Edge) and high school students (Life Teen and Confirmation) during their year of faith formation. Can you help? Please call 281-265-5774 to speak with Cindy Martin ([email protected]) or Mike Cleary ([email protected]).

St. Laurence Catholic School Annual Tuition Assistance Golf Tournament

Sugar Creek Country Club420 Sugar Creek BoulevardSugar Land, Texas 77478

Sponsorships available.

Contact Kelly Goff in the Advancement Office [email protected]

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Monday, October 26, 2020

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PG 5 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (As you say this, with your right hand touch your forehead when you say Father, touch your breastbone when you say Son, touch your left shoulder when you say Holy, and touch your right shoulder when you say Spirit.)

The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth;; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.

The Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

The Hail! Holy Queen Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of mercy; our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Mysteries of the Rosary with the Fruits On Monday and Saturday, meditate on the “Joyful Mysteries” | First Decade: The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) FRUIT: HUMILITY Second Decade: The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) FRUIT: LOVE OF NEIGHBOR Third Decade: The Birth of Our Lord (Luke 2:1-21) FRUIT: POVERTY Fourth Decade: The Presentation of Our Lord (Luke 2:22-38) FRUIT: OBEDIENCE Fifth Decade: The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) FRUIT: JOY IN FINDING JESUS

On Thursday, meditate on the “Luminous Mysteries” | First Decade: The Baptism of Our Lord in the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17) FRUIT: OPENNESS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Second Decade: The Wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested Himself (Jn 2:1-11) FRUIT: TO JESUS THROUGH MARY Third Decade: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15) FRUIT: REPENTANCE AND TRUST IN GOD Fourth Decade: The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Matthew 17:1-8) FRUIT: DESIRE FOR HOLINESS Fifth Decade: The Last Supper, when Our Lord gave us the Holy Eucharist (Mt 26: 26-30) FRUIT: ADORATION

On Tuesday and Friday, meditate on the “Sorrowful Mysteries” | First Decade: The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-56) FRUIT: SORROW FOR OUR SINS Second Decade: Our Lord is Scourged at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26) FRUIT: PURITY Third Decade: Our Lord is Crowned with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-31) FRUIT: COURAGE Fourth Decade: Our Lord Carries the Cross to Calvary (Matthew 27:32) FRUIT: PATIENCE Fifth Decade: The Crucifixion of Our Lord (Matthew 27:33-56) FRUIT: PERSEVERANCE

On Wednesday and Sunday, meditate on the “Glorious Mysteries” | First Decade: The Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord (John 20:1-29) FRUIT: FAITH Second Decade: The Ascension of Our Lord (Luke 24:50-53) FRUIT: HOPE Third Decade: The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41) FRUIT: LOVE OF GOD Fourth Decade: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven FRUIT: GRACE OF A HAPPY DEATH Fifth Decade: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth FRUIT: TRUST IN THE INTERCESSION OF MARY

Prayers of the Rosary

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Q.

No one told me a parishioner died and I missed the funeral?

A.First of all, I’m sorry. When a parishioner passes away, depending on when we were notified, their passing is

announced at Mass on Sunday. In order to know when their funeral is scheduled, you can check the St. Laurence website. Click on News & Events, then scroll down to Funerals at St. Laurence. You want to know what most people and florists do? They just call the church office. We have the date and time when a funeral is scheduled. Hope this helps, just sayin. Hey, if you see my name on there, CALL ME. (Just kidding.)

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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

OCT 4 COLLECTIONS ...................................................$35,738Registered Households ...................................................... 7,442 Envelopes Used .....................................................................163Loose Checks ...........................................................................89

2ND COLLECTION Peter's Pence ...................................... $155

ONLINE GIVING Monthly Offertory August 2020 .....................................$252,693 Participants ............................................................................1,397

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND2020 Parish Goal .......................................................... $495,000Amount Pledged ........................................................... $370,911 Parish Paid (Activity thru 10/5/2020) ...........................$350,088 Participants ..........................................................................1,245

PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION — WEEKLY OFFERTORY

KEEP INFORMEDNearly 9,000 people are signed up to get St. Laurence Parish

Flocknotes. It’s the best way to stay up-to-the-minute on parish news. Sign up at

stlaurence.org/parish-communications

DONATE THRU FAITH DIRECT Simple & convenient online giving

faith.direct/TX460 Thank you for supporting St. Laurence!

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GRIEF SUPPORTAll are welcome, from any

denomination or parishZoom each Tuesday 6:30pm

Starting Oct 27stlaurence.org/grief-support-ministry

Contact Sandy [email protected]

ROSARYOctober

October is the Month of the Rosary. Pray in the church before the Noon

Mass — Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri.

ADORATION IN CHAPEL Spend quiet time with Jesus in the

Chapel of Divine Mercy. Be a committed adorer! Go to

stlaurence.org/adoration

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES WEBINAR

Featuring Ray Albrecht, Archdiocesan Director of

Catholic CemeteriesWednesday, Oct 14

7:00pmLearn about Catholic cemeteries

and funerals. Register for this webinar via Zoom at

stlaurence.org/kc11343

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSTODAY

SLCS Tuition AssistancePlease give generously

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M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E T H R U S O C I A L CO N C E R N S

B E A FA I T H F U L , CAT H O L I C C I T I Z E N

Contact Pennie DeGroot in our Social Concerns Ministry at [email protected] to help with these and other outreach efforts.

Share the Warmth Coat Drive The cold season is approaching. Help us warm the hearts and hands of Refugee Resettlement families by donating your GENTLY used adult or children’s winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. Please drop your donations in the SCM bin in the narthex or bring it to the SCM office during the week of Oct 12-16.

Halloween Costumes for Children Please donate new and gently used non-scary Halloween costumes for children in need. Mark "Nery's Promise" and drop in the SCM bin in the church narthex by October 20.

Pet Food Donations We normally collect donations for the Sugar Land Animal Shelter at the Blessing of the Animals. Since that event is canceled this year due to COVID, we are grateful for donations of any brand of canned dog and cat food. Please place in the SCM bin in the narthex.

Service Hours for Teens Two easy ways to pick up 4 service hours: Coupon packets for military families (clip, sort, total) for the Troopons program or string fabric bags for our Homeless Hope Bags program.

MGCC Food Distribution Help distribute food to families in need every other Saturday at the Mamie George Community Center in Richmond. This is a great project for ministries, groups of friends or families (ages 14-and-up).

Our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American citizens provides us with rights and duties as participants in the civil order. Take advantage of the many resources provided by the US Bishops at USCCB.org to be an informed and active participant. Specifically, the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship is offered to help form our consciences in light of Catholic teaching. Also, discover Nine Ways to Pray Like a Faithful Citizen and join our bishops in a campaign to model civility and love for neighbor by pledging to Civilize It at CivilizeIt.org.

The Medical Missionaries of Divine Mercy will offer their annual Flu Shot Clinic today, from 8am-1pm, at the Ave Maria Center. Enter Marian Hall or choose to stay in your car and drive-up to “Get One, Give One.” Each flu shot given provides a free flu shot for Laredo mission patients. $30/regular flu shot, $35/flu mist, $65/high-antigen dose for 65+, and $65/FluBlok for 18-49 yrs. Checks & cash accepted. Or go to stlaurence.org/medical-missionaries in advance to pay with credit card; please bring a printed receipt to the flu shot clinic.

TO DAY: F LU S H OT C L I N I C

R E S P E C T L I F E M O N T H : 4 0 DAY S F O R L I F E

Each Monday and Thursday through November 1, offer prayerful and powerful witness to the importance of life outside a professional medical building where a physician conducts abortions. Sign up for an hour between 8:30am-2:30pm, to hold a sign, and silently pray. You never know how your presence and your prayers may affect the lives of others. Go to christianvoicesforlife.org/40-days-for-life to sign up or contact Leslye Henderson for more info at [email protected].

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PG 8 | ST. LAURENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Mark Carter, Maureen Saenz, Jesus Guerra, Frances Revelt, Steve Spaulding, Nicole LoBue, Marlene Sander, Bill Hickl Sr., Christine Villalon 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 November 16, 2020 at 7:00pm (via Zoom). 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 CELEBRATIONSBAPTISMS William Hahn IV, Lucas Leanes, Charlie Struska, Kinley Struska

WEDDINGSSophie Opperman & Joshua JamesKathryn Kubik & Sean EnnisChristine Romo & Andrew Potter

SATURDAY, OCT 105:00pm – Herb Appel (D)SUNDAY, OCT 117:00am – Desa Family (D)9:00am – Theresa Ngo (I)11:00am – Harry & Ruth Buss (D) 1:00pm – Taylor Preston (D)5:00pm – Parishioners of St. LaurenceMONDAY, OCT 1212:00pm – Jesus Rojas (D)TUESDAY, OCT 1312:00pm – Edwardo Ortiz (D)WEDNESDAY, OCT 146:30pm – Bill Martin Family (I)THURSDAY, OCT 1512:00pm – Gary Swoboda (I)FRIDAY, OCT 168:15am – JD & Sylvia Gutierrez (A)12:00pm – Kevin Hinguillo (D)SATURDAY, OCT 178:00am – Lauren Popeney (I)5:00pm – Lourdes Chiu (D)SUNDAY, OCT 187:00am – Gwen Salisbury (D)9:00am – Kelly Suter (D)11:00am – Georget Stephan (D) 1:00pm – Mike Men Vann (D)5:00pm – Parishioners of St. Laurence

(D) Death, (I) Intention, (A) Anniversary

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, USMCPFC 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 ArmyCapt. 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 GuardCapt. Brendan McPartland, USMCMajor Alexander Morningstar, US ArmySPC Michael Nester, US ArmyCB, Richard Pinard, US NavyLCpl Byron Ray Ramirez, USMCSGT Santiago Ramirez, US ArmyCAPT 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

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Individual and Family Estate Lots andColumbarium Niches Available

2525 WASHINGTON AVE.HOUSTON, TX 77007

www.glenwoodcemetery.org

GLENWOODCEMETERY

713.864.7886

St. Laurence parishionersLizz Sansone, RealtorChris Sansone, Broker

Residential • New Construction Commercial • Leases

Luxury Properties • Farm & Ranch281.753.0333 www.thesgroup.com

Improving the quality of life of those entrusted to our care.Scott & Susan Yokley – Owners/Parishioners

Independently Owned & Operated

Companionship, Bathing & Hygene Assistance, Transportation

Medication Management, Meal Prep, Nursing Care & More!

Available 24/7 • Serving Sugar Land & Surrounding Areas

281 201 3700 • www.brightstarcare.com/sugarland

ALAN'SPLUMBING"A Complete Plumbing Service"

281-261-1064"Family Owned and

Operated ForGenerations to Come"

ML# 18995

Sun Air Conditioning & HeatingTACLB000483C 281-499-3916

www.sunairconditioning.com

A Catholic Family owned A Catholic Family owned travel agencytravel agencyin USA & The Holy Land!in USA & The Holy Land!

We offer a customized pilgrimage We offer a customized pilgrimage for you orfor you oryour groups to the Holy Land, Jordan, Egypt and Europe.your groups to the Holy Land, Jordan, Egypt and Europe.

www.bibletrektours.comwww.bibletrektours.com

Joseph S. Galati, MDParishioner

Specializing in Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology

Colon Cancer Screening • Liver Disease • Hepatitis Cirrhosis • Heartburn • Abdominal Pain

www.texasliver.com 713-794-0700

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Parishioners Joe Ochoa Sr. & Maria Ochoa

ROOFING SIDING

PAINTINGGUTTERS

RADIANT BARRIERWINDOWS

281-890-0000 • OchoaRoofing.com

joe.ochoa.roofing

@joeochoaroofing

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PAINTING PAINTING GUTTERSGUTTERS

RADIANT BARRIERRADIANT BARRIERWINDOWSWINDOWS

REMODELINGREMODELING

Joe Ochoa FamilyParishioners since 1995

49th

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Public Speaker • AuthorMedical MissionaryRodeo Chiropractor

Barrett Health CentersChiropractic • Nutrition • Massage • Physical

4642 Riverstone Blvd., Missouri City

Who Chooses us:

MD’s, Nurses, Clergy, Police & Fire

Personnel, EMS & More...

Insurance Accepted • Emergency Hours Dr. R.F. Barrett, DCDr. R.F. Barrett, DC

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Fred Rhodes & Co.John M. Murphy

All Forms of Insurance9894 Bissonnet, Ste. 850 713-995-0305

TAURUS MECHANICAL INC.TAURUS MECHANICAL INC.RESIDENTIAL • COMMERICIAL • DESIGN

• Air Conditioning & Design • Heating

832.731.5256LICENSE # TACLB18036E

JOHN THERIOT / PARISHIONER

www.HoustonHeatandCooling.com

A/C & HEATING SPECIALIST

SPANISH LESSONSA great Spanish Program! We have something for everyone!

SPANISH FOR CHILDREN-ADULTS-BUSINESSTUTORING • TRANSLATIONS

Adriana Gutierrez, Parishioner713-269-2851 or [email protected]

Doug TurnerPLUMBING CO.

Serving St. Laurence for Over 30 Years

Complete

Plumbing Service

Lic# M15354

281-980-9300

A. Pat ChambersKitchen/Bathroom Remodeling

Interior/Exterior Painting • CarpetingHardi Plank Siding • Pressure Washing

References * Fully Insured

281-242-8710www.chamberspaintingandremodel.com

Emerald Pools & SpasEmerald Pools & Spaswww.emeraldpools.net

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"Family-owned & Operated Parishioners of St. Laurence" Premier Builder of Natural Pool Settings.

Symmetrical Pools & Renovations in Fort Bend Country!

11 Time BBB Award for Excellence Winner 2 Time BBB Highest Pinnacle Award Winner

Sugar Land 281-265-3339

FAMILYFOOT • CENTER

Irene Hernaez, DPMParishioner

Podiatric Physician& Surgeon

281-937-007716659 SW Frwy., Ste 201

Methodist Bldg. #2 • Sugar Land

Dr. John R. Vanderzyl Dr. John R. PozziDr. Henry Mata Dr. J. Mark TrippettDr. Nora Cantu Dr. Annie GaraghtyDr. Ann Heikkinen Jennifer Falkner, PADr. Jessica Brady Jasmin Jacob, NP Melissa Rubio, NP

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at the corner of Hwy. 59 & Sweetwater/First Colony

www.lashaciendasgrill.com WE CATER FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Private Rooms available at all locationsSTAFFORD 12821 SW Fwy • 281-240-3060

MEXICANMEXICANBAR &BAR &GRILLGRILL

Happy Houreveryday

11am to 7pm

Wayne O. Alani, M.D., P.A.

Diplomate of American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons Phone (713) 777-4785 • Fax (713) 981-5093

www.alaniortho.com 4690 Sweetwater 915 Gessner Suite 240 Suite 470 Sugar Land, TX 77479 Houston, TX 77024

Jose Vega- Since 1984 -

Auto Collision &Auto Collision &Automotive RepairAutomotive Repair

www.coronacarcorp.com11120 Bissonnet St. • 281-561-9928

Parishioner Discount

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Dr. William G. Richey Therapeutic Optometrist

Optometric Gloucoma Specialist

4710 Riverstone Blvd. Missouri City, TX 77459

281.208.5999 www.drrichey.com

Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations for the Entire Family

When BUYING, SELLING OR LEASING…

Call Stella or Nicholas Naik,

Cell 832-668-6271/832-579-4594

[email protected]

www.har.com/nicholasnaik

like us on naikrealtyteam

Your investments are in good hands!

Parishioners

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Michael R. Koop, MDOphthalmology Board Certified

(281) 242-8841 • www.txeye.com4977 SweetwaterParishioner

Elegant JewelersJewelry and Watch Repair,

Watch Batteries, Custom Design

3376 Hwy 6 Sugar Land (Randall’s Center)

281-980-5599Frank and Patty Wedemeier

Parishioners

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED OVER 40 YEARS

Heidi M. GreenChief Cleaning Officer • Parishioner

phone: 832-995-0080email: [email protected]

web: www.simplycleanandgreeninc.com

Serving residential clients in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend's only eco-friendly cleaning service

Serving Texas Since 1983

ExpEriEncE thE rivas DiffErEncE

RivasRoofingGutters.com

713-664-1815

1410 E. Hwy 90A @ 359281-238-4800

PIER36SEAFOOD.COMJimmy & Ann Cantu - Parishioners

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ARLENE ROLSEN, CRSCertified Residential & Relocation

Specialist, Parishioner

[email protected]

www.arlenerolsen.com

I N T E R N A T I O N A LREAL ESTATE SECTION

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

7723 BEECHNUT

713.981.1184WWW.MILLERFUNERAL.COM

CatholicOwned &Operated

Se HablaEspañol

Enroll Today! First ColonyWE TEACH YOU HOW TO DRIVE

• Convenience of Online Courses.• Professional In-Car Driving Training.

Special offers for St. Laurencewww.safewaydriving.com 832.856.1083

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Call LPi today for advertising info (800) 950-9952

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HONEST • FAIR • PROFESSIONAL

QUALITYTree Specialist

Tree Trimming • Dead Wooding • ToppingFertilizing • Removals • Stump Grinding

281-403-1807www.qualitytreespecialists.com

Noel Thomas, PT - Owner800 Bonaventure Way #167, Sugar Land, TX832-559-2900 • www.fyzical.com/west-sugar-land-tx

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The One to Know!

Associated BrokerABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, LTG, PMN, SRES, CLHMS

[email protected]

www.SherrieFontenot.com

Each Office is independently

Owned & Operated

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www.trilogywm.com

[email protected]

281-313-4015Insurance • *Wealth Management • *Retirement Planning*Registered Representative offering Securities & Advisory Servicesthrough United Planners Financial Services. Member FINRA/SIPC

10% Off10% Offfor St. Laurence Parishioners

Donny nguyen, DDS4724 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste. 100 281-565-0808

Auto • Homeowners • Life • Business

Jim Murray281-499-0377

Parishioners for 20+ yrs.

[email protected]

CALL USTO HELP

MAKE YOUR RETIREMENT

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FOGARTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.• Asset Allocation • Retirement Strategies• Portfolio Management • 401(K) Rollovers• Social Security Strategies • 401(K) Plan Design

CALL US TODAY AT 281.403.1818.

Fred Fogarty , RFC,® AIF® 4501 Cartwright Drive, #101 Missouri City, TX 77459 [email protected] www.fogartywm.com

Sellin’ with Ellen!BURTON Real Estate Group

Each office is independently owned and operated

4500 Highway 6 SouthSugar Land, TX 77478Office: (281) 265-5533Fax: (281) 494-5537 Parishioner Since 1995

Ellen BurtonRealtor, GRI, e-PRO • Lic. #0492690

Cell: (281) [email protected]

For your real estate needs,Buying, Selling

or Investing

CALL DON BURNS281-734-8715

[email protected]

Beautification IsBeautification Is

Our Trademark!Our Trademark!

Carpenter Family281-568-7500

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SYRIAC K. CHERIYAN, CPACertified PubliC ACCountAnt

Cell: 832-561-9982 • Notary Public 2839 North Main, Suite 101 • Stafford, TX 77477

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LAWRENCE F. DIETLEIN, JR.Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law

Attorney & Counselor at Law – L.L.M. in Tax

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1 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77046

Email: [email protected] Tel: 713 • 650 • 1222Web: www.legaltexas.net Fax: 713 • 650 • 1223

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4828 Waterview Town Center #300

Richmond, TX 77407Conveniently located at

the Corner ofGrand Parkway & Harlem Rd.

Mon - Fri 9 AM - 6 PMSat 9 AM - 3 PM

www.Grand-EyeCare.com

Dr. Jennifer Hien BuiTherapeutic Optometrist

832-224-2667

SEE YOUR GRAND NEW STYLE IN 2020

Eye exam and contact lens fitting with one month supplyof standard spherical

monthly contact lenses for $169. No additional discounts or insurance apply.

Expires 2/29/2020

Be sure to use your eye care insurancebenefits before they expire.

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(in the absence of periodontal disease)(in the absence of periodontal disease)Only one offer per person • Expires 6/30/20

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CALL US TODAY! (832) 847-6677www.everythingdentalcare.com

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