SAVE THE DATE—On Saturday, April 5, St. Lawrence Church will host the Chamber Singers of Messiah University with orchestra for a Lenten meditation. Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri comprises of seven cantatas, each of which addresses a part of Jesus' crucified body: feet, knees, hands, side, breast, heart, and face. In each cantata, its main text is drawn from Biblical passages and the medieval hymn Salve mundi salutare, formerly ascribed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux but now thought to be by Cistercian monk Arnulf of Leuven. At the beginning of each cantata a meditation will be offered by a member of the clergy, including Bishop Timothy Senior.
Salve mundi salutare, salve, salve Jesu care! Cruci tuae me aptare vellem vere, tu scis quare, da mihi tui copiam. |
Hail, salvation of the world, Hail, hail, dear Jesus! On Your cross would I hang Truly, You know why Give me Your strength. |
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Priests representing FSSP from around the world gathered in Lourdes for Our Lady's feast day on Feb. 11 (more photos) to renew FSSP's consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Email messages have gone out Tuesday afternoon to everyone signed up to receive Epiphany blessings, advising when the priests are likely to arrive. The routes have been updated to accommodate some changes, and the maps blessings routes for Wednesday, Jan. 8, through Saturday, Jan. 11, are published below.




O God, Who by the guidance of a star didst this day reveal thy Sole-Begotten Son to the Gentiles, grant that we who know Thee by faith may be brought to the contemplation of Thy heavenly majesty.Bless, + O Lord, almighty God this home that it be a shelter of health, chastity, self-conquest, humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the commandments, and thanksgiving to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. May this blessing remain for all time upon this dwelling and to all those who live herein. Through Christ our Lord.
O God, Who by the guidance of a star didst this day reveal thy Sole-Begotten Son to the Gentiles, grant that we who know Thee by faith may be brought to the contemplation of Thy heavenly majesty.Bless, + O Lord, almighty God this home that it be a shelter of health, chastity, self-conquest, humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the commandments, and thanksgiving to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. May this blessing remain for all time upon this dwelling and to all those who live herein. Through Christ our Lord.
To allow for a greater number of submisssions, the deadline for the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest has been extended to Wednesday, December 25.
To date, only four entries in total have been received. In 2023 four categories with prize money were left unclaimed and there were no submissions in the 15-18 (not yet high school graduate) category. All youth from five to eighteen are encouraged to participate.
There will be four age categories and cash prizes for the top three submissions in each age group for a total of $320.
AWARDS
- 1st place: $50
- 2nd place: $20
- 3rd place: $10
AGE GROUPS
- 5–7
- 8–10
- 11–14
- 15–18 (not yet a high school graduate)
RULES
- Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
- Poster should be approximately 11x17 inches.
- However, the Council will not disqualify based on poster size.
- If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used, the poster must be laminated or covered with clear plastic.
JUDGING (posters will be judged using a 100-point system):
- Slogan (how clear is the theme): 30 points
- Visuals (how clearly the art conveys this message beautifully): 30 points
- Overall impact (degree to which it induces one to reflect on the topic and captures the viewers attention): 40 points
Please note that 1st place winners will not be able to receive their posters back and others who submit may request them to be returned. All entries for judging become property of the Knights of Columbus and exclusive rights to said entries are retained for promotional use with credit given to the artist.
Once judged, all artwork will be on display at 112 State Street and winners will be announced at the Parish Christmas party on Saturday, December 28 at 12:15pm.
Submissions must be turned in to the Parish Office no later than WED DEC 25.