Confessions will be heard with Fr. Crary in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.

Confessions will be heard with Fr. Jordan in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.

Confessions will be heard with Fr. Rogers in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.

Join us for our very special Children’s Christmas Pageant on Sun, Dec. 21 at 5:00pm in the Church. Get it on the Grandparent’s calendars now! The cuteness factor will be through the roof at this not-to-be-missed event. Join us for cookies and hot chocolate outside after the pageant.

Join us for our Youth Group Christmas Party from 12:15-2:15pm on Sun, Dec. 21. Don't forget to bring a wrapped $10.00 gift card if you'd like to participate in our gift card exchange. Come hungry and ready to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! 

On Sun, Dec. 21, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Dec. 5 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

 XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a late lunch on Sat, Dec. 20 at 2:00pm at Wildwood Grill (2700 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake). Everyone is welcome.

All men of the Parish are invited to distribute food for Christmas to local families in need on Fri, Dec. 19 from 10:30-12:30pm. Meet at the Food Pantry (839 E. Walnut St., Grapevine).

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Dec. 15. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

God Squad (4th & 5th graders) will be celebrating the reason for the season with a Birthday Party for Jesus on Sun, Dec 14 from 3:30-5:00 at the home of Jeanne and Mike Buck. We’ll have fun, games, prayers and a special service project as we anticipate the arrival of the Christ Child.

The St. Laurence Men and St. Laurence Women are having a combined Christmas Party on Sat, Dec. 13 at 6:30pm at the home of Mark and Karie Edson. Join us for live music, fajitas, cocktails and a great evening. All men and women of the Church are invited. 

You’re invited to a brand new Choir performance featuring festive music and upbeat carols in honor of the season. The Almost-Christmas Concert will be a mixture of many different pieces sung by both the St. Laurence Chorale and the Canterbury Children’s Choir. We know it’s Advent but we’re going to dip a toe in the eggnog and sing a couple of pieces we don’t usually hear until Christmas Eve. Don’t worry we’re saving Silent Night for the big night but there’s plenty of other seasonal carols to enjoy. This is not Lessons and Carols, but something new and festive in anticipation of the Christmas season. Join us Sun, Dec. 7 at 5:00pm in the Church, followed by a wine and cheese reception outside the Church. Childcare for kids 5 and under is available.

The next lunch for the Care Givers Ministry is Sat, Dec. 6 at 11:00am at Trophy Club Country Club - Whit's 88 Dining Room - 500 Trophy Club Dr, Trophy Club. All those who take care of ailing or disabled loved ones or have recently lost loved ones are invited.

Bring your kids, your Christmas gifts for the children you sponsored and join us at the St. Nicholas Breakfast on Sat, Dec. 6 from 9:00-10:30am in the back parking lot. We’ll have a finger food breakfast of donuts and breakfast tacos and then St. Nicholas will join us at 9:30am. A decorated area will be set up in front of the storage containers where St. Nicholas will read to the kids the story of how his tradition of charity began. The children will have an opportunity to tell him what gifts they brought for others rather than asking for gifts for themselves. The high top tables will be available to eat at but you might want to bring camp chairs. If the weather is cold or rainy, we’ll move inside the office. We used some out of the (storage) box thinking and are planning for a super fun morning. Join us! 

All men of the Parish are invited to distribute food for Thanksgiving to local families in need on Wed, Nov. 26 from 10:30-12:30pm. Meet at the Food Pantry (839 E. Walnut St., Grapevine).

Check out the Youth Group Bake Sale on Sun, Nov. 23 between the services in front of the Church. Help the youth raise money for their summer mission trips and pick up some delicious goodies for your Thanksgiving week.

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Nov. 17. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

God Squad is a junior Youth Group just for 4th & 5th graders and they’re meeting on Sun, Nov. 16 for a fun time of games, discussion, snacks & Jesus! 3:30-5:00pm in the Youth Room.

On Sun, Nov. 16, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Nov. 7 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

 XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a late lunch on Sat, Nov. 15 at 2:00pm at BJ’s Restaurant (2201 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake). Everyone is welcome.

The funeral for Gene Popik will be Thurs, Nov. 13 at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Everyone is welcome. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. 

Everyone in the Parish is invited to enjoy lunch together from the 1956 Pizza Food Truck on Sun, Nov. 9 at 12:00pm after the late service. The Pizza Truck will be making fresh, hot pizzas up by the office so please come by to grab a slice or two and then hang out to eat. We’ll have some tables and chairs plus hightop tables and the picnic tables so there’s plenty of room for everyone. Beverages and brownies are available as well. Please plan to pay for whatever you order.

The next lunch for the Care Givers Ministry has been scheduled for Sat, Nov. 8 at 11:00am at Macs On Main - 909 S Main St, Grapevine. All those who take care of ailing or disabled loved ones or have recently lost loved ones are invited.

Please join us Mon, Nov. 3 at 9:30am for a special All Souls’ Day Mass. At this service, we will remember those who have died and lift them up in prayer. Please let us know the names of those departed loved ones you would like prayed for by emailing the Church office before Nov. 2 at office@saintlaurencechurch.org.

Join us as we celebrate All Saints’ Sunday! The children will process at the beginning of both Masses, carrying banners that have been made over the years, each one celebrating a different saint. We will have a baptism at the late service as well. This is also Stewardship Sunday so bring your pledge card if you’re ready.

Fall Festival!

Everyone is invited to a great afternoon of family fun and Dallas Cowboys watching! Kids can come in costume and adults in Cowboys gear and enjoy lots of great activities. 

• Big screen TV and speakers tailgate style to watch the game (bring a camp chair)

• Inflatable Slide

• Bounce House

• Petting Zoo

• Costume Parade with Prizes (family friendly costumes only please)

• Car Show

• Touch a Truck with construction vehicles, fire truck and others

• Kona Ice truck 

• Magic Show, Pumpkin Painting and more

• Burgers & Brats served at half time (5:00ish)