Church of Saint Lawrence 345 Elmwood Lane

Riegelsville, Pa 18077

Reverend Gavin W. Muir, Pastor

Reverend Robert H. Breen, Pastor Emeritus

Parish Registration We welcome all new members to our Parish family. Please register when you move into the parish. Please notify us if you are moving. Weddings Couples are asked to contact the Rectory and make arrangements at least six months prior to their intended wedding date. They are required to attend Pre-Cana sessions. Catholic Elementary School Children may attend Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist School, Ottsville; for further information call: 610-847-5523. Parish CCD Classes Parish children attending public or private school, may receive Catholic Faith instructions on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall from October to May. Registration is published in the Parish Bulletin. Rectory Office Hours Monday—Friday 9:30 a.m. to Noon

Mass Schedule Saturday Evenings at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Days at 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., & first Sat. of each month at 9:00 a.m. Wed., at 7:30 p.m. & Fri. at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 Confessions Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at 7:10 p.m. St. Lawrence Men’s Club Meets on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m. Altar & Rosary Society Meets on third Thursday of the month (Sept-May) 7:00p.m. Lay Carmelite Community of St. Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes Meets First Saturday of each month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Rectory: 610-749-2684 Rectory Fax: 610-749-2695

Email: saintlawrence@verizon.net Website: saint-Lawrence-

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Saturday - July 22nd - 5PM: Living & Deceased Members of St. Lawrence Sunday– July 23rd - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM: Joseph Lennon (Stark Family) 10AM: Tim McHenry (Altar & Rosary Society) Monday - July 24th - St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest Weekday: 9AM: Special Intention (Jones Family) Tuesday - July 25th - St. James, Apostle Weekday: 9AM: Wednesday - July 26th – St. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Weekday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 6-7:00 PM Confessions 7:10PM 7:30PM: Intentions of Joe Affuso (Bernie Boylan) Thursday - July 27th - Weekday: 9AM: Friday - July 28th - Weekday: 6:30PM: Saturday - July 29th - St. Martha Weekday: 9AM: NO Mass: THE MERCY, POWER, AND LOVE OF GOD The first reading today, from the book of Wisdom, makes its point over and over, at least five times in five verses! God is mighty, but lenient to all. God’s power is shown in kindness and clemency, not in harshness and condemnation, and those who govern God’s people must govern in the same way, with kindness. This loving kindness and gentleness is not contrary to God’s might, but is a direct result of God’s primacy over all. Who are we, then, to judge what is in the hearts of our fellow Christians and all people, when God commands justice with love and clemency? Likewise, the Holy Spirit makes up for our ignorance of what we need, speaking in a language we do not yet understand. But God knows our needs before we do, understands the intercessions of the Spirit, and helps us in our weakness. This is our hope: God’s mercy, power, and love. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

July 23, 2017

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

COLLECTIONS: July 16 Parish @ $3238 Thank you. Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal: a visiting Priest from the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph will preach at St. Lawrence on July 29 & 30 sharing their mission story, the challenges they encounter and the success realized in their quest to spread the Word of God. This appeal supports the foreign ministry of the Dominican Friars. Charites Appeal: began, Sunday, February 5th. This is the largest appeal of the calendar year with a Diocesan goal of $12.5 M . There are several ways in which to donate. In pew envelopes, direct mailing, which you will receive from the Archdiocese at your home, or e-giving. Checks are payable to: Catholic Charities Appeal. Please be as generous as possible and help St Lawrence reach our Parish goal. You may make one lump sum payment or schedule payments throughout the year if donating directly to the Archdiocese. Additional info on: catholiccharitiesappeal.org Appeal beneficiaries are: Education, Social Services, Evangelization, Clergy and local Mission Activities. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION For centuries, the only Eucharistic Prayer we heard as Western Catholics was the old Roman Canon, usually recited in a low voice by the priest, in Latin. By the 1940s, many Catholics were learning to follow along with the actions of the priest by means of a bilingual missal, with Latin on one side and English on the other. Drawings of the priest’s position at the altar, moving from one side to the other, or bowing or standing with uplifted hands at the center, helped the readers stay on track. The Roman Canon is a long prayer, and since it was done every day for every occasion, priests had a way of galloping through it. Even though long, its structure is fairly simple, with the consecration and sacrifice clearly marked out. Sadly, this surviving prayer had triumphed over many treasures of our tradition that emphasized other dimensions of Eucharist. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy in 1963 did not call directly for new Eucharistic Prayers, but that direction was inevitable. Discussion began almost immediately, and by 1967 the Vatican approved three new Eucharistic Prayers. In 1974, the Congregation for Worship unveiled the experiment of two Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Reconciliation, and three for Masses with Children. At last, a period of creativity and enrichment had begun. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FORGIVENESS And is God not more ready to pardon than we to sin? —St. Catherine of Siena LOVING SOMEONE To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

Malvern Retreat House: Stop Worrying & Start Living Retreat: August 4-6 for both men & women. All info 610-644-0400 or www.malvernretreat.com Rediscover Love in Your Marriage: August 11-13, info 610-644-0400 Grandparents, Morning of Reflection: Wednesday, July 26, 9AM to 12 noon, @ St. Jude Church, Chalfont, PA. Mass @ 9AM followed by continental breakfast & conference. $10pp, info: 215-822-9225 x 234

Prayers for Our Sick : any updates needed?? Please inform Parish office via email preferred or phone. Thank you. ?? Got Mass ??: when/where; go to www.masstimes.org and/or down load free app. to your device. Provides locations, times and service type for most Parishes in the USA. Parents will appreciate this; their kids………….not so much:> Excuse solved.

New Parishioners –WELCOME!! No need to feel shy. We are happy you are here. To register see an usher, or just fill out form in vestibule of church, or call 610-749-2684 or email: saintlawrence@verizon.net We are ready to welcome you. ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: Lectors for: 7/29 5 PM: Hannah Fabian 7/30 8 AM: Martin Piccinich 10 AM: Bernie Boylan Altar Servers for: 7/29 5 PM: Gregory Derr-Haverlach, Francis Reinhart 7/30 8 AM: Amy Wydner, Anthony DeArmas 10 AM: Felicity Comiskey, Fill in Please Extraordinary Ministers: 7/29 5 PM: Frank Hyland, Kathy Weiss 7/30 8 AM: Robert & Margaret Somogyi 10 AM: Mary Gambino, Joe Affuso Please Pray for Our Sick and housebound, deceased members, and for an end to abortion and a respect for all life! Joe Affuso, Harry Cathers, Wendy Snyder, Linda Accatatta, Abbie Musto, Gloria Tafaro, Joan McArdle, Tim McHenry, Molly Worner, Lorraine Wallace, Liz Casterline, Julie Petry, Lucy Herman, John Gibson, Steve Ombalski, Mary Grube Fritchman, Joan Sheeran, Jay Johnson, Irene Peiffer, Cynthia Diaz, special intention, Susan Wires, David Grasso, Adrian Steinberg, Joseph Jones, Mary Jane Bernat, Gus Trincheria, Elizabeth Ann Schlotter, Daniel Steinberg, Jack Latorre, Joann Thaler, Amy Hessenthaler, Calvin, Wilson & Frank Ryan, Eve Zelle, Roger & MaryAnn Brahler, Gavin (age 3), Bill Miller, Caitlin, Steven Fusco, Charles More, Jeff & Bonnie, Baby Matthew Royer, baby Ely, Max Ours, Father Breen, Paul Beach, Anthony Bonnano, Barbara and Ells Cheeseman, Summer Heddleston, Maria Steinberg, Elwood Ditmer, Dan Schiavello, Tom Peterson, Special intention, Carol Stahley, Maria King, Irene & Al Breiner, Jeremy Hewens, MD

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. Lawrence BULLETIN NUMBER: 497325.1 Date of publication: (Sunday’s date) Number of pages transmitted: 4 including cover Special instructions: Please call Tom @ 610-749-2684 Or email saintlawremce@verizon.net