The Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr

Mass Schedule

Saturday:
   5:00 pm

Sunday:
   8:00, 10:00, 11:30 am,
   1:30 pm (Spanish Mass)

Daily Mass:
   Mon - Fri 8:00 am
   Sat 9:00 am

Holy Days:
   8:00 am, 4:00, 7:00 pm
   (all in church)

Reconciliation:
   Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm







Welcome to St Lawrence the Martyr Parish

 

On behalf of our parish  family here at  St Lawrence the Martyr, welcome to our parish web site.

We believe that St. Lawrence parish is a place where people find a spiritual home; a place where people can come to know more deeply the love of God; a place where we can be nourished on our faith journey; and a place where we can share our time and talents in ministry.

I am happy that you have taken the time to visit our web site and hope that it will give you some helpful information as well as a sense of what our parish community is all about. Please do not hesitate to contact me or anyone on our staff if we can be of any assistance to you.

Sincerely in Christ,
 Rev. Msgr. Paul F. Knauer
 Pastor

                                               St. Lawrence the Martyr Church
                                                           375 Main Street
                                                        Chester, NJ 07930
                                                            908-879-5371
                                       parish@stlawrencechurchchester.org 
 


 

Vacation Bible School
Please join us for Vacation Bible School from June 25 - 29th! All children ages 4 years up to entering 6th grade may participate.  Registration will open online on Tuesday, May 1. We are also looking for volunteers from grade 7 to adult.   Please register early as there are space limitations for both campers and volunteers!    Contact Terry Leing in the CCD Office or at 908.439.9713 for additional information.

Fr. Enrique's Anniversary Celebration
All are invited to a bilingual special Mass celebrating Fr. Enrique's 5th anniversary of the priesthood on Sunday, June 3, at 1:30 pm at St. Lawrence.  A reception will follow in the Church Hall.

Barn is now accepting donations!
The Barn is now accepting donations of clean, saleable clothing, linens, bedding, jewelry, books, tool & other household items.  All items should be placed in the designated area.  Please do not leave anything outside of the Barn.  The Barn cannot accept furniture, tv's, computers/monitors, old mattresses & exercise equipment.

We are looking for volunteers to help with our next sale on Saturday, June 2.  Please contact Jack Pickering at 908.879.5169 if you are interested in helping out!

St. Lawrence Service Scholarship
Applications for the St. Lawrence Service Scholarship are now available outside of the Youth Miinstry Office in the Parish Center.  Graduating seniors who are continuing onto higher education and who are active in the parish, community and school life are eligible.  Completed applications are due to the Parish Office by Sunday, May 20.

N.J. Catholic Youth Rally
Great Adventure will be the location for the N.J. Catholic Youth Rally on Sunday, May 20 from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending, the cost is $45.00 per person and applications are available in the Youth Ministry Office.  Call Doug at 908.879.5371 with questions.

Parish trip to Eastern Europe
A 12 day trip is being offered to visit Warsaw, Czestochowa, Krakow, Auschwitz, Budapest, Vienna and Prague on October 1-12, 2012.  The cost of the trip is $2,699 plus an additional charge of approximately $560.00 for fuel surcharge, taxes, fees etc.  If you are interested in participating on this trip, please contact Fr. Paul at 908.879.5371 for additional information.

First Holy Communion 2012 Photos
To view photos from First Holy Communion on May 5. click here

May Crowning 2012 Photos
To view photos from our May Crowning on May 6. click here

Confirmation 2012 Photos
To view photos from our Confirmation on March 23rd. click here

Picnic Photos
For photos of the parish picnic click here

 

Parish Life


Upcoming Events
 

May 12-13
Welcome Weekend
After all Masses
Church

May 17
Ascension Thursday
8:00 am, 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Church

May 19
Men's Prayer Session
7:30 pm
Parish Center

May 19-20
Bake Sale
After all Masses
Parish Center

May 19-20
Food Drive
After all Masses
Church Hall

May 19-20
K of C Flag Sale
After all Masses
Church Hall

May 20
St. Lawrence Scholarship Applications Due

June 2
Barn Sale
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Church

June 3
Fr. Enrique's Anniversary Celebration
1:30 pm
Church

June 25-29
Vacation Bible School
Parish Center