Welcome to St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm, Minnesota
Parish Office Guidelines:
Just a reminder at this time we are requesting you call ahead 320-968-7502 and make an appointment if you need to
stop at the Parish Office.
Thank you!
Parish Hall Rentals:
Hall events will be allowed to
re-open beginning June 1, 2021
Council Meetings:
Next Meeting: Nov. 15th 7:00pm
***Pre-registration forms for the 2021-2022 year are posted on the Parish website below, as will as in the kiosk in the gathering space.
Pre-registration assists us immensely as we begin planning for the needs of next year which will be in-session (yeah!!) Thank you! Please contact Betty if you need assistance or have questions.
Faith Formation Registration Form 2021-2022 (click here)
Faith Formation begins Wednesday, Oct 6th 6:45pm
Confirmation - Grade 11
Confirmation Meeting on Sept 22th 6:45-8:00pm at the Parish Hall
Regular Sunday Mass time will remain at 10am until further notice.
Weekday Mass is Tuesdays at 8am.
September 8, 2021
***UPDATED Parish/Diocesan Ministries COVID-19 Preparedness Guidance
~RETURNING TO MASS~
MN BISHOPS END DISPENSATION JULY 3-4
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to subside, the bishops of Minnesota have made the decision together to reinstate the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
Please click link here for accompanying document with full information.
COVID 19 Protocol Updates: May 14, 2021
The Bishop will be making significant changes to our diocese’s pandemic protocols for parish events and liturgies that will take effect later this month.
Although restrictions are being removed at the diocesan level, pastors have the authority and the Bishop’s support to retain any of the past protocols if they deem them to be in the interest of the health and safety of their parishioners.
Updates for St. Marcus and St. Lawrence will be made available May 23rd. (click link here)
Additional information can be found on the diocesan website:
https://stcdio.org/coronavirus-update/
SPEAK UP NOW FOR SCHOOL CHOICE!
Bishop Andrew Cozzens, as Vicar of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has an urgent request that he has asked us to share with every priest, parish, and school. You can watch his short video message here.
BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION
AND PERSONAL PRAYER TIME:
We have the opportunity to honor Jesus by visiting the Blessed Sacrament
after Tuesday Mass 8:30-11:00AM.
At least 2 or 3 people should be present during adoration times.
We are in need of regular weekly adorers, so that others who may not be as available can stop and pray when they are available. Please prayerfully consider this special time with Jesus.
Our Diocesan televised Mass reaches nearly all households in our diocese through network programming on KSTC-45 at 11:00am each Sunday morning. Featuring local priests, musicians, and lectors, this Mass is a wonderful opportunity for our homebound parishioners to enjoy their faith with the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Those who can’t watch the Mass on television are invited to view it online below.
Mass On-line
Homilies:
Homily homework for Sept 12th: James 2:14-18
Homily homework for Sept 19th: Matthew 6
Homily homework for Sept 26th: 1 Corinthians 12
The Tenants of the Plantation
Father Joe's Pastoral Nature Notes
Son's Dogs
Winter's Tracks
Masked Bandit
Nimble Nuthatches
Black-capped Chickadee
Madam Marble Eye
Whispering White Pines
Thorns of Eden
Wondrously Mysterious Whitetails
Glorified Charcoal
Magnificent Easter Grass
Bluebird Easter Food
Kahnawake - The Water Speaks
Elegant Trumpeting Waterfowl
Current Events
Below is a link to the, ancient city of Nineveh, now known as Mosul. Pictures taken of Mosul before and after ISIS: Iraqi photographer contrasts how ancient city’s landmarks once looked and how they appear now after fanatics’ reign of terror.
Mosul Link
Welcome to
St. Lawrence Church
Fr. Joseph Backowski
Pastor
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the new St. Lawrence Catholic Parish website.
St. Lawrence Parish is located in Duelm [Foley], Minnesota. We are a community that began in 1863 and are a community of 350 families. We are twinned with St. Marcus Parish of Clear Lake.
We welcome all visitors to share in our times of prayer.
God bless you.
Fr. Joseph Backowski
Mass & Reconciliation
Sunday:
8:00 AM – St. Marcus
10:00 AM – St. Lawrence
Weekdays:
Monday & Wednesday,
8:00 AM – St. Marcus
Tuesdays:
8:00 AM – St. Lawrence
Reconciliation:
St. Lawrence – Duelm
After the Sunday Mass
St. Marcus - Clear Lake:
Saturday at 4:00 PM
About St Lawrence
We have been welcoming people through our doors since 1863.
Maybe you would like to join us for one of our liturgies, through our youth ministry or education programs, possibly through one of our social events? Or might you be in need of one of our many services that we provide?
Our helpful staff and many volunteers are here to make your experience at St. Lawrence one that characterizes our small town personality, warm, friendly and welcoming.
*During these times of fear and uncertainty, now more than ever, we need to cling to the hope we have in Jesus. Please consider tuning into Spirit 92.9 and K-yes on AM 1180 or 93.5 FM for messaging of hope and encouragement. We know that many people are seeking positivity during this time, and you will find exactly that on these two Christian stations. See below for where to listen on the radio, with live streaming.
Contemporary Christian music: Spirit 92.9 FM /www.spirit929.com /
Catholic Talk Radio: K-yes on AM 1180 or 93.5 FM /www.kyesradio.com /
Electronic Contributions
The Church of St Lawrence offers parishioners the choice to make contributions; once a month, electronically. No more messing around with envelopes or writing checks! It’s easy to set up. Call the office at 320-968-7502 for more information.