Everyone is invited to a very special Choral Evensong on Sun, Feb. 16 at 5:00pm. Our choir steps up to the challenge of some very complex and beautiful pieces to offer this extraordinary Evensong, similar to what you would find in the big Anglican Cathedrals in England. Join us afterwards for a wine and cheese reception in the Parish Hall. Childcare for kids age 5 and under is provided. 

On Sun, Feb. 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, Feb. 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.

Everyone in the Parish is invited to an Expansion Update meeting on Sun, Feb. 16 between the services. Fr. Jordan, the Building Committee and Vestry will give you all the up-to-date details, especially about the construction schedule. The meeting will be filmed if you can’t make it. Sun, Feb. 16 at 9:50am in the Parish Hall. 

The funeral for Ken Little is Sat, Feb. 15 at 11:30am, followed by a luncheon reception in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. 

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Feb. 10. 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.

 All Middle School and High School Youth are invited to the Diocesan Bishop’s Ball on Sat, Feb. 8. Meet in the Youth Room at 5:30pm and then car pool to St. Vincent’s in Bedford. Dinner will be served. Please pick up at 9:15 at St. Laurence. The theme is “Country Club” and the night will include dinner, dancing, games and compline. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

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The Annual Parish Meeting is Sun, Feb. 2. This is a great chance to plug in to everything that is going on here and to vote for your new vestry members and convention delegates. We’ll take a look back at 2024, look forward to the exciting plans we have for 2025, and present the 2025 budget. Everyone in the Parish is invited. It’s a great way to see all the many facets at work in the ministry of St. Laurence Church. We start with Evensong at 5:00pm, a potluck dinner at 5:45pm and the business meeting at 6:30pm. Childcare is available for all ages: Nursery for children under 5 and a Kids Pizza/Movie Night in the music building for ages 5+.

Scout Sunday is the day we honor all those boys, girls and adults involved in Scouting. Boys from our own Boy Scout Troop 168 will be our ushers and our Cub Scout Pack 168 will be here as well. We will have a special blessing for all those involved in any type of Scouting program - Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Venture, etc. We encourage everyone involved in scouting to come in their uniform. 

Our Family Mission Trip is headed to Austin during Spring Break to help our ministry partner, Community First Village. This year’s trip will be March 20-22 and is for single adults, couples and families with elementary age kids and older. Want to learn more about it? Please come to an information meeting on Sun, Feb. 2 at 4:30pm in the Music Building (right before the Annual Parish Meeting)

Interested in going? Let us know here.

Everyone is invited to Bingo Night hosted by the Youth Groups, on Fri, Jan. 31 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Please eat dinner before you come. Popcorn will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite candy or snack. Bingo cards will be sold for $5.00 each and all proceeds will go toward the Youth 2025 Summer Mission Trips. Mission Trips are consistently our kids favorite part of Youth Group. Let’s help them get there! 

Be a Part of Our Christmas Celebration! Bring your family, friends and neighbors and join us at one of our Christmas Eve services.

• Our 5:00pm Christmas Eve service is a perfect service for families with young children.

• The 7:00pm Mass is a beautiful service for everyone, especially those not wanting to be out late.

• Our Solemn Mass begins at 11:00pm with incredible music and candlelight, and is a glorious celebration of the birth of our Lord. Come early at 10:30pm to sing Christmas carols and enjoy festive music.

Nursery is available for the 5:00 and 7:00pm services.

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. Rogers in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.

Children’s Christmas Pageant is Sun, Dec. 22 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 12:30-2:00pm on Sun, Dec. 22. 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! 

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. Jordan in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.

All men of the Parish are invited to distribute food for Christmas to local families in need on Fri, Dec. 20 from 10:30-12:30pm. Meet at the Food Pantry (839 E. Walnut St., Grapevine).

God Squad (4th & 5th graders) will be celebrating the reason for the season with a Birthday Party for Jesus on Sun, Dec 15 from 3:30-5:00 in the Youth Room. We’ll have fun, games, prayers and a special service project as we anticipate the arrival of the Christ Child.

On Sun, Dec. 15, 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. 6 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.

The St. Laurence Men and St. Laurence Women are having a combined Christmas Party on Sat, Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at the home of Mark and Karie Edson. Dinner is provided but please bring your beverage of choice. All men and women of the Church are invited. 

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Dec. 9. 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.

We are excited to announce that our Choir is performing a very special concert of Handel’s Messiah, the Christmas portion and Hallelujah Chorus - and they’ll be accompanied by a full orchestra right here at St. Laurence! Make plans to join us for this unforgettable event. Sun, Dec. 8 at 5:00pm followed by a wine and cheese reception. 

St. Nicholas Breakfast is Sat, Dec. 7 from 9:00-10:30am in the Parish Hall. Bring your kids, the Christmas gifts for the child/children you sponsored and grab some coffee and breakfast. St. Nicholas will be there at 9:30 to share the story of how his tradition of charity began. Then the children will have an opportunity to tell him what gifts they brought for others rather than asking for gifts for themselves. It’s a great morning! 

All men of the Parish are invited to distribute food for Thanksgiving to local families in need on Wed, Nov. 27 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. 24 between the services in the Parish Hall. Help the youth raise money for their summer mission trips and pick up some delicious goodies for your Thanksgiving week.