The youth of the parish are invited to participate in the the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. 
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
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 30.
Submissions must be turned in to the Parish Office no later than SUN DEC 24.
Congratulations to the following women who were inducted into the CCM on Saturday, December 2, 2023:
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- Brenda Asso-Gonzalez
- Mary Blair
- Judith Boutin
- Caitlin Briscoe
- Johanna Byers-Pena
- Mary Ann Gaffney
- Lauryn Healy
- Ari Keck
- Kim Lane
- Cathy Martin
- Sue Mason
- Maribeth O’Hara
- Gina Pitman
- Maria Read
- Mary Ann Schleihauf
- Gina Sierra
- Cheryl Strauser
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Heidi Cicala (not pictured)
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On Saturday, November 18th, 2023, the East Shore YMCA hosted St. Lawrence's basketball tournament.- Anthony Kearney
- Gabriel Kearney
- Anthony Fonticoba
- Vincent Fonticoba
- Evan Sloane.
On Sunday, November 5th, 2023, families of the St. Lawrence Parish gathered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to celebrate All Saints Day.
Children dressed as their favorite Saints processed as everyone sang “For All the Saints.” A Potluck lunch was enjoyed by everyone and several games and activities were available for the children to enjoy and receive prizes.
Thank you to Rebecca Mack for organizing the event and to all the volunteers who made this day a special day for the children of our parish.
Recognizing the need for adult catechism, Fr. Smith has begun a 30-minute catechism for adults 18 and over. The class meets every Sunday at 12:45 pm in the Aula Magna of the parish center, which is room 315 on the third floor. We are using the Catechism of the Council of Trent, which is available here.
Pope St. Pius X wrote about adult catechism in his encyclical Acerbo nimis:
24. VI. Since it is a fact that in these days adults need instruction no less than the young, all pastors and those having the care of souls shall explain the Catechism to the people in a plain and simple style adapted to the intelligence of their hearers. This shall be carried out on all holy days of obligation, at such time as is most convenient for the people, but not during the same hour when the children are instructed, and this instruction must be in addition to the usual homily on the Gospel which is delivered at the parochial Mass on Sundays and holy days. The catechetical instruction shall be based on the Catechism of the Council of Trent; and the matter is to be divided in such a way that in the space of four or five years, treatment will be given to the Apostles' Creed, the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer and the Precepts of the Church.
To be part of the email group for this class, subscribe to the group by sending an email: