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!
WEDNESDAY EVENING:
Classes for grades 1 through 9 meet on Wed, Mar. 29th at 6:45pm and we'll gather at 7:30 to pray the Stations of the Cross. Please join us as we continue our journey to the great feast of Easter on April 9th. April family packets will be sent home this evening.
CONFIRMATION: (grade 10)
class on Wed. Mar. 29th at 6:45 p.m. in the lower level of the church.
FIRST COMMUNION WORKSHOP:
Saturday afternoon, March 25th in the parish center beginning at 1:00 pm. Please remember to bring donations to Anna Marie's house for birthday treats.
Please keep the First Communion class in your prayers as they prepare receive Jesus in the Eucharist for first time at 10:00 Mass April 16th at St. Lawrence Church.
MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY:
We re looking for people to lead music during our liturgies at St. Lawrence. If God has given you the gift of musical talent (piano, organ, or voice) and you would be willing to share your talent with our faith community during Mass, please contact the parish office 320-968-7502 and let us know of your interest. One of our current musicians will contact you and give you additional information. We are willing to mentor those who might be interested in sharing their time and talent in this area. Schedule could be flexible, every 3rd or 4th week, or as needed.
Regular Sunday Mass time will remain at 10am until further notice.
Weekday Mass is Tuesdays at 8am. *see note below
Stations of the Cross Schedule:
March 1st, March 8th, March 15th,
March 22nd and March 29th at both parishes:
St Marcus at 6:00pm
St Lawrence 7:30pm
April 5th: NO Stations due to Holy Week
*At this time, there will be no 8am weekday Mass
at St Lawrence or St Marcus.
Please check this website for updates.
St Lawrence Faith Formation students and staff thanking Bishop Donald Kettler for his many years of service to the people of the St. Cloud Diocese - January 2023
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 notes July 17th 2022: Steps to join your sufferings to that of Christ’s
Homily homework for Sept 26th: 1 Corinthians 12
Homily homework for Oct 3rd: Malachi chapter 2
The Tenants of the Plantation
Father Joe's Pastoral Nature Notes
Deliverance of Rippling and Trickling
The 'Frozen' Narrow Winding Way
The 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
Father Joe’s note on Ukraine:
Many of the people of Ukraine are of an ancient faith tradition, Easter Orthodox, Greek Catholics, Latin Catholics and Jews make up almost 75% of the Ukrainian population. These are our brothers and sister in the ancient faith that has been handed on to us. Please consider helping relieve the suffering financially by following the link below and selecting one of the Catholic non-profits who can bring these people aid as soon as possible. As Catholic Christians we are called to help others carry their cross just as Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus to carry his cross.
https://www.catholicnews.com/update-where-to-give-to-help-ukraine/
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.