Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education and Service
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Happy Easter from the Parish Staff
Fr. Mark, Fr. Ryan, Carla, Eleanor, Giuliana, Juan, Lupita, Marciano and Nadine
† The hosts of heaven exult and sing aloud in mighty triumph!
Let the earth be glad as glory alights and night reigns no more.
Let the Church rejoice at the victory of her Lord and Master,
Who paid the debt of Adam,
Who frees those doomed to die,
Who heals the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds,
Who forgives the sinner and raises up the lowly,
Who destroys death forever,
Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
God our Father, eternal is your love for us!
Christ the Son, in victory you reign!
Holy Spirit, set the Easter fire ablaze in our hearts.
Together you live and reign and ransom your people,
one God forever and ever.
Amen. †
Let the earth be glad as glory alights and night reigns no more.
Let the Church rejoice at the victory of her Lord and Master,
Who paid the debt of Adam,
Who frees those doomed to die,
Who heals the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds,
Who forgives the sinner and raises up the lowly,
Who destroys death forever,
Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
God our Father, eternal is your love for us!
Christ the Son, in victory you reign!
Holy Spirit, set the Easter fire ablaze in our hearts.
Together you live and reign and ransom your people,
one God forever and ever.
Amen. †
Schedule of Easter Masses
Holy Saturday/Sabado Santo, April 19
- 8:30 PM - The Great Easter Vigil/La Gran Vigilia Pascual Bilingual
Easter Sunday/Domingo de Pascua, April 20
- 8:00 AM - English
- 10:00 AM - English
- 12:30 PM - en español
- 3:30 PM - American Sign Language
The Parish Office will be closed from Good Friday (April 18) to Easter Monday (April 21) and will re-open on Tuesday, April 22
Sunday Mass Schedule
- 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil English
- 8:00 AM English
- 10:00 AM English
- 12:30 PM en español
April 27
- 3:00 PM Cameroonian Community
Daily Mass Schedule
- Mondays - Saturdays - 8:30 AM English
- First Friday on May 2 - 7:00 PM Bilingual
Pray the Holy Rosary with us after daily morning Mass
Confessions Schedule
- Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM & 3:30 - 4:00 PM
- Or by appointment with a priest
Thursday Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition
- 9:15 AM
- Adoration until 6:00 PM
Holy Hour & Benediction
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Glory and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ: Alleluia! He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Indeed He is Risen! Alleluia!
Happy and joyous Easter to each and every person in the world. Our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ has risen from the tomb…Alleluia!
Happy and joyous Easter to each and every person in the world. Our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ has risen from the tomb…Alleluia!
Gloria y alabanza a nuestro Señor Jesucristo: ¡Aleluya! ¡Ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡En verdad ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya!
Feliz y gozosa Pascua a todas las personas en el mundo. Nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo ha resucitado del sepulcro… ¡Aleluya!
Feliz y gozosa Pascua a todas las personas en el mundo. Nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo ha resucitado del sepulcro… ¡Aleluya!
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Please keep the Holy Father in your prayers
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favorably on your servant Francis,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
Grant, we pray, that by word and example
he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
- Pope Francis
- Troy Alfonso
- Jayden Amys
- Kiernan Arata
- Mike Armstrong
- Ann Ayala
- Erika S. Barragan
- Fr. Hector Basáñez
- Joe A. Bauer
- Deacon Armando Brambilla
- Bernadette Cabarles
- Katarina Campisi
- Marisa Carlini
- Madelaine Cascardo
- Vince Cascardo
- Sue Collins
- Patricia Curteman
- Linda Daily
- Tom Dundon
- Esther González
- Tom Harden
- Liliana González Martínez
- Margaret Gradwohl
- Rey Grotzinger
- Badiah Handal
- Joseph Handal
- Alex Hargrove
- Margaret Haselden
- Alexa Hechema
- David Hernandez
- Fr. John Tu Hoang
- Robin Hollands
- Maria G. Hornsby
- Caroline Hui
- John Jenkins
- Linda Jenkins
- Corazon Kalt
- Diana Marie Kalt
- Evelyn Lewis
- Nativa Mancebo
- Lucia Pacheco Mara
- Vivian Mara
- Patricia Martinez
- Elizabeth McGuire
- John McGuire
- Angelina Medina
- Barbara Mertzlufft
- Berna Muñoz
- Jackie Mussynski
- Pat Naki
- Ellen Navarra
- Alana Nguyen
- Jim O'Sullivan
- Virginia Olenak
- Deacon Greg Ortiz
- Shirley Ortiz
- Janet Osbourne
- Lina Pirotta
- Mary Pirotta
- Tony Pirotta
- Karen Pizzo
- Lupe Ramirez
- Lulu Razon
- Joseph Riolo
- Tiburcia Rodriguez
- Marshal Rosenthal
- Elke Stephenson
- Hortensia Valadez
- Ken Wernick
- Dany Wong
Catholic Home Missions Appeal: April 26-27
Next week we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Today, nearly 40% of dioceses in the United States and its current and former territories are unable to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support for this appeal helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. For more information: www.usccb.org/home-missions
April Wedding Anniversary Blessings
Moved to April 26 - 27
Divine Mercy Sunday Weekend
Due to the Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Masses, the usual Wedding Anniversary Blessings will be moved to the weekend of Divine Mercy Sunday (April 26 - 27).
We will honor all married couples celebrating their wedding anniversary in APRIL at all Masses that weekend.
God bless all married couples whose anniversary is in the month of April!
This year our parish goal for the Annual Diocesan Appeal is $101,462 with a stretch goal of $170,000. At St. Lawrence, on the advice of the Finance Council, we will use our stretch goal to renovate the Parish Hall and adjacent rooms making our parish a more welcoming space to celebrate and learn of the love of Jesus in our lives. Please pray for the success of the 2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal. For information on the work of the Diocese, visit dsj.org/ADA
Este año, nuestra meta parroquial para la Campaña Anual Diocesana es de $101,462 con una meta adicional de $170,000. En San Lorenzo, siguiendo la sugerencia que hizo el Consejo de Finanzas, utilizaremos nuestra meta adicional para renovar el Salón Parroquial y las salas de reuniones, haciendo de nuestra parroquia un espacio más acogedor para celebrar y aprender del amor de Jesús en nuestras vidas. Por favor, oren por el éxito de la Campaña Anual Diocesana del 2025. Para obtener información sobre el trabajo de la Diócesis, visite dsj.org/ADA
St. Lawrence School Spotlight
The next drawing is on Wednesday, April 30 for $200.00!
Winners List
• September:
C.R. Carrasco
• October:
Matthew Brigido
• November:
C.R. Carrasco
• December:
Estefani Perez
• January:
Oscar Romero
• February:
Teresa Jimenez
• March:
Renteria Family
- What is the Luck of St. Lawrence Lottery?Both Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish and Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School organize the Luck of St. Lawrence Lottery. Raffle tickets are sold at $10 a ticket or $150 for a booklet of 15 tickets.
- How do I buy tickets? Raffle tickets are sold at $10.00 a ticket or $150.00 for a booklet of 15 tickets. Tickets are available at the parish and school offices. Sold ticket stubs need to be returned complete with the purchaser’s name, address, telephone number, email address, student’s name and grade (school only), with payment, preferably check. Keep the tickets so you know your number(s).
- Who can buy raffle tickets? Anyone! You can purchase raffle tickets for your own use, or sell to neighbors, friends, family, etc. The more raffle tickets purchased, the greater your chance ofwinning one or more of the drawings.
- How will winners be notified? Winners will be notified by email or phone. Names will be published in the parish bulletin and the school newsletter.
- What happens to my ticket if I am the winner that month? Your ticket is re-entered into the raffle again for the next drawing. You have the chance to win multiple times from September 5, 2024 through June 11, 2025.
ATTENTION MEN OF ST. LAWRENCE: Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? Come and join… That Man is You! Saturday mornings in the Parish Hall from 6:45 – 8:15 AM and breakfast is provided.
In partnership with the St. John Paul II Foundation, St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church invites married couples in their early years of marriage or with children in the home to participate in the Together in Holiness Formation series!
The Together in Holiness Formation series provides year-round marriage enrichment for small communities of spouses that equips them with the formation, encouragement, support, and practical tools to grow together in holiness and form their children in the Catholic faith.
The Together in Holiness Formation series provides year-round marriage enrichment for small communities of spouses that equips them with the formation, encouragement, support, and practical tools to grow together in holiness and form their children in the Catholic faith.
Highlights:
- A meal and time for fellowship
- Short and beautifully-made videos with national speakers including Danielle Bean and Damon Owens
- Discussion facilitated by Host Couples who are formed and supported by the St. John Paul II Foundation
- A Bring it Home component that translates learning into living
The registration cost for the year is $75 per couple.
For more information, contact Erica Rohde at erica@forlifeandfamily.org
Saint Lawrence Swim Team is a USA sanctioned year-round competitive swim team. The Saint Lawrence Swim Team is registered with Zone 1 South of Pacific Swimming, member of USA Swimming. We look forward to having you as a part of our team!
SWIM GROUPS: We have swim groups for swimmers of all experience levels age 5-18. Swimmers will need to schedule a tryout to determine their appropriate swim level.
- Foxtrot Group 3 days/week M/W/F or T/Th/Fr, 45 minutes per day: Swimmers must be able to swim across the length of the pool unassisted (25 yards) & be familiar with freestyle and backstroke. They will refine their freestyle and backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. This group can only compete in swim meets if approved by the Head Coach.
- Bravo Group 5 days/week, 45 minutes per day: Swimmers in this group are proficient in all four strokes and are focused on advancing their times, technique, and training. This group can compete in swim meets.
- Alpha Group 5 days/week, 1 hour and 15 minutes per day: Swimmers in this group have strong competitive skills, have an A time or better. Competing in swim meets is mandatory.
- Tango Group 5 days /week: 2 hours per day: This is the National Team for swimmers, and it is by invitation only via Head Coach Noah.
- Dolphin Group 1 day/week on Saturdays for an hour: This fit and form class that is open to age group swimmers who may not yet be ready for the competitive aspects of swimming but wish to stay or get in shape and learn all four strokes with perfect and proper technique.
- Adults Learn to Swim Group 2 days /week for an hour each day: This group is for adults age 18 and over who would like to learn how to swim or enhance their swimming technique or swim laps. If you need more information, please visit our website: saintlawrence.org/slst
Sacristans Needed
Sacristan volunteers set up for Mass, including setting out the hosts, wine, sacred vessels and books, among other duties. Training is included!
For more information, see our parish website:
Thank you for considering to serve in this important ministry!
Consider Altar Serving
Altar servers form a very important part of the Church and our parish is enriched by their dedication and service. Being an altar server is a very important responsibility and requires a sincere commitment by the server and his or her family.
Learn more about our altar server ministry and prayerfully consider if you are called to serve the Lord in this special way!
Open to students in grades 4-12.
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Calling All Volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer at our parish, but are not sure where you may be needed, just let us know the skills or experience you have to offer!
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Parish Office Help Needed
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking for meaningful volunteer work a few hours per week?
Consider serving in our Parish Office as a volunteer receptionist!
Please contact Giuliana, office manager at:
(408) 296-3000 or parish@saintlawrence.org
Marriage Help – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the May or June In-Person Marriage Program beginning with a weekend on May 2-4 or June 6-8, 2025, call 408-605-4998, email: SanJose@RetroCA.com for more information or visit the web site at www.RetroCA.com