August 9 Weekly Update
Dear Parishioners,
As we joyfully celebrate the Feast of our patron, Saint Laurence, the parish rectory offices will be closed from Saturday August 8th through Monday August 10th. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 11, at 9:00 a.m. May the intercession of Saint Laurence continue to strengthen our faith and unite us as one parish family.
If you know someone age 16 or older who has not yet been baptized or still needs to complete the Sacraments of Initiation, we warmly invite them to join our Adult Faith Formation (OCIA) program. Registration for this year’s program is now open in the parish office. We would be honored to accompany them on their journey of faith as they prepare to receive these beautiful sacraments.
Jennifer Rose, our Senior Advocate, is sharing information about celebrating National Senior Citizens Day with Delaware County on Thursday, August 20, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Redwood Center, 280 6th Street, Brookhaven. Enjoy a morning of fellowship, Bingo, Name That Tune, helpful information, and light refreshments. Bring a friend or come make new ones as we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our senior community. Registration is required. for more information, see the flyer SENIOR CITIZEN
The First-Class Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be visiting our Archdiocese this September as part of their nationwide pilgrimage across the United States. This is a special opportunity to venerate the relics of the saint to whom Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart and to deepen your devotion to His infinite love and mercy. We encourage everyone to take part in this grace-filled visit. For more information about the schedule and locations within our Archdiocese, please visit ALACOQUE.
Yours in Christ,
~ Fr. Tom
Noticias de la Semana - 9 de agosto
Estimados feligreses:
Para celebrar con alegría la fiesta de nuestro patrón, San Lorenzo, las oficinas de la rectoría parroquial permanecerán cerradas desde el sábado 8 de agosto hasta el lunes 10 de agosto. Reabriremos el martes 11 de agosto a las 9:00 a. m. Que la intercesión de San Lorenzo continúe fortaleciendo nuestra fe y uniéndonos como una sola familia parroquial.
Si usted conoce a una persona mayor de 16 años que necesite bautizarse o completar sus sacramentos, favor pasar a la rectoría para inscribirse a las clases de catecismo para los adultos (OICA). Sería un honor para nosotros acompañarlos en su camino de fe mientras se preparan para recibir estos hermosos sacramentos.
Las reliquias de primera clase de Santa Margarita María Alacoque visitarán nuestra Arquidiócesis este mes de septiembre como parte de su peregrinación nacional por los Estados Unidos. Esta es una oportunidad especial para venerar las reliquias de la santa a quien Jesús reveló su Sagrado Corazón y para profundizar en la devoción a su amor y misericordia infinitos. Animamos a todos a participar en esta visita llena de gracia. Para más información sobre el calendario y los lugares dentro de nuestra Arquidiócesis, por favor visite en inglés: ALACOQUE.
De ustedes en Cristo,
~ Padre Tom
