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Welcome TO ST. LAWRENCE THE MARTYR PARISHDear visitor to our parish website,
Welcome! We are glad that you are visiting us. You may be here because you are simply curious about what is happening at St. Lawrence the Martyr. Or you may be looking for a parish family for yourself or your family.
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PARISH NEWS
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St. Lawrence - Church Hall 6:30 pm - Pizza 7:00 pm - Movie will start Please RSVP to the Parish Office - 908-879-5371 Donations will go the Conventual Franciscan - St. Maximillian Community Due to graphic content, the movie may not be suitable for young children.Read More
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Couples, were you married in 2000, 1975 or 1965? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60+, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm.. Click header for more.Read More
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You’re invited to an Informational Meeting about our 2026 mission trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp in Cumberland, Maryland. Click header for more.Read More
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We are currently seeking volunteers to cover the following time slots for adoration: Time slots needing volunteers: • Thursday: 11 PM – 12 AM • Early Friday morning: 3 – 4 AM • Friday: 12 PM – 1 PM At present, these hours only have one regular adorer and we want to ensure they are consistently covered. We especially encourage those who attend regularly but have not yet made a commitment to consider signing up. Please click header for more.Read More
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DONATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED. If you are interested in helping with the Barn sales, please send your email and cell number to camillemcqueen4679@gmail.com or 908-432-8554 so you can be added to the distribution list. Click header for more.Read More
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Join us for some special activities like this one: Rosary in a Year. Please click https://ascensionpress.com/pages/the-rosary-in-a-year-podcast.Read More
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FormedWould you like to watch movies for free?
Click HERE and sign up for FORMED today! There is no cost for St. Lawrence parishioners! This resource is FREE and has a large collection of teachings and movies for the family.
Step 1: Using any Internet search engine, type: www.formed.org or just click the link above.
Step 2: Click "FORMED FOR PARISHES"
Step 3: Click "SIGN UP"
Step 4: Enter your full name, email address and phone number. From the pull down menu, locate and select "St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Chester"
Step 5: A verification mail should arrive to your email verifying your email
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Eucharistic Revival Blog
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a week agoRevival happens here—in the checkout line at the grocery store and sitting out in front of your house on a Saturday afternoon talking to neighbors... -
2 weeks agoI’d never been in the presence of dozens and dozens of teenagers who were completely silent. They walked in groups from their respective schools to... -
4 weeks agoIn this new series, Sister Alicia explores a sacramental worldview and how it shapes our lives—starting with our words!
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Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney's Column
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November 5“… the Church has always recognized in migrants a living presence of the Lord who, on the day of judgment, will say to those on his right: ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me’ ” (Mt 25:35).Read More
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October 30“In hearing the cry of the poor, we are asked to enter into the heart of God, who is always concerned for the needs of his children, especially those in greatest need…”Read More
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October 10“On Nov. 2, 1989, Cardinal John O’Connor penned an unforgettable headline for his weekly column in Catholic New York: “Help Wanted: Sisters of Life.” This small seed planted 33 years ago has grown into a thriving community of 130 Sisters, established in 10 cities.Read More
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Three Counties, One Family of Faith2025 Diocesan Ministries Appeal
The theme of this year's Diocesan Ministries Appeal is "Three Counties, One Family of Faith."
By coming together as one family of faith, our gifts to the Diocesan Ministries Appeal help support our senior priests in their retirement, the education of our seminarians, inner-city area Catholic education and Catholic Charities.
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MASS times
Morning Prayer (Chapel located in the Parish Center):
Monday - Friday 7:30 am
Saturday 8:30 am
Daily Mass (Chapel located in the Parish Center):
Monday - Friday 8 am & 9 am
Saturday - 9 am
Daily Mass - Spanish
Monday - 7 pm
Saturday Mass:
5 pm
Sunday Mass:
7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm - English
12:30 pm - Spanish
Holy Day Mass:
Holy Day Vigil - 7 pm - Spanish
Holy Day - 8 am, 9 am, 5:30 pm, 7 pm
Confession Times:
Monday - 6:30 pm
Saturday - 4-4:30 pm
Adoration:
Thursday from 5 pm – Friday 10 am (in church)
Friday 10 am – 5 pm (in chapel)
Please click the image below for the Mass & Spending Time With Jesus Live-Stream
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UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
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Friday, November 14, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM(half-price/fill a bag)Read More
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Friday, November 14, 6:30 PM6:30 pm - Pizza 7:00 pm - Movie will start Please RSVP to the Parish Office - 908-879-5371 Donations will go the Conventual Franciscan - St. Maximillian Community Due to graphic content, the movie may not be suitable for young children.Read More
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Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM(half-price/fill a bag)Read More
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Sunday, November 16, 3:00 PMCouples, were you married in 2000, 1975 or 1965? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60+, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 3 PM. Arrangements can be made by contacting the Parish Office. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 16. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations!Read More
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Read MoreSunday, November 16, 3:30 PM
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Bp. Barron's Reflections
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Today's Readings
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NOTES From Fr. Nick's Desk
SUNDAY, November 9, 2025
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
AN INSIGHT INTO THE OFFERTORY AT MASS
...Read moreTHE VISIT TO HAITI
It was a joy and a privilege to visit Haiti for four days. Since St. Lawrence parish enjoys an "understanding" with eight Catholic communities in Haiti, it was good to meet our partners in Haiti....Read More
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