The next all Parish Holy hour will be Monday, February 13th, at 7:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to take one hour out of our busy lives to spend with the Lord. We look forward to you joining us in this special time of prayer and adoration.

The initial Scripture sharing group session for all participants will be held, Tuesday, February 21st at 7:30pm. We invite all this year's participants to come together to begin enriching ourselves on the understanding of scripture. For further information about the Lenten scripture sharing groups, please contact the rectory during normal office hours

There will be no classes held on February 18, 2012 except for students recieving the Sacrament of Reconcilitation for the first time. Also, there will be no classes held on February 25, 2012 for winter recess. Classes will resume on March 3, 2012.

The Black History Committee of Saint Laurence
 
invites all

To come celebrate our Black Cultural Heritage Mass

Celebrant: Rev. Alonzo Cox

Sudnay, February 19, 2012

at 12 0'clock

The Parish will be closed on Minday February 20th in honor of Presidents Day. The office will re-open again on Tuesday, February 21st. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

Celebrate Life-Freedom-Diversity
St. Laurence RC Church

Annual Black History Luncheon

Saturday, February 25, 2012
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Church Hall - 122-65 Flatlands Avenue Brooklyn, NY

Donation: $25.00
FELLOWSHIP~ENTERTAINMENT~DELICIOUS FOOD~VENDORS

For tickets see the bulleton or contact the rectory

Dress: African Attire (Optional)

- UNSHAKEN -
Youth Retreat

Friday, March 2, 2012 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, March 4, 2012 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Ages 13 to 18

St. Laurence RC Church
122-65 Flatlands Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207

Caminando Con Jesus is sponsoring a trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre for the presentation of Jonah on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The price is $150.00 per person which includes:

>Transportaiont
>Appetizers
>Shopping at Rockville Mall
>Delicious American Buffet at Cactus Willie Restaurant

Please see the bulleton for contact information.

At this time, we are most in need of the following:  SOUPS, CANNED MEATS, RICE, CANNED FRUIT, POWDERED MILK, CANNED MILK, MASHED POTATOES, SAUCES, CANNED VEGETABLES,  PASTAS, BEANS, PEANUT BUTTER, CEREAL, CANNED OR BOTTLED JUICE and TUNA FISH. These items may be brought to the rectory during regular business hours, or put in a plastic bag in the church vestibule by the sacristy. Please check the expiration dates on all items that you bring for the collection. Now that the holidays are approaching, we ask that you keep those in need of food in mind. Thank you for your help with our food pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Are you interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith and possibly being baptized? Have you ever been baptized and never prepared for First Holy Communion? Are youin need of recieving the sacrament of Confirmation? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, and youare an adult, the RCIA is for you. This is a program to prepare adults to recieve the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation at Easter. For more information or to register for the 2011-2012 program, please contact the recotry during regular business hours..