Schedule for Christmas Eve (Sunday) and Christmas Day (Monday).
Sunday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
- Low Masses: 7:30am, 9am, 6pm
- High Mass: 11am
- 1st Vespers Christmas, followed by Exposition, Benediction, and Low Mass: 5pm
- Matins of Christmas: 9pm
Monday, Dec. 25: Christmas
- Midnight Mass: 12midnight
- Low Masses: 7:30am and 9am*
- Orchestral Mozart Mass: 11am
- 2nd Vespers of Christmas, followed by Exposition and Benediction: 5pm
* Confessions will be limited during these two Masses since both priests will be offering Masses. One will offer the public Mass while the other offers a private Mass. Along with All Souls Day, Mother Church allows a priest to offer three Masses on Christmas Day. In total, we will have six Masses said on Christmas, but only four will be public.
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.