A person who has not been baptized, but recognizes a need for spirituality in life? A baptized Christian of another denomination who would like to learn about and possibly join the Catholic Church? A baptized Roman Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation and would like to become a full participant in the life of the Church? Married to a Catholic and attend Mass, but don’t know what the next step is to become one of the Catholic faithful? Click header for more.
BIBLES IN SPANISH NEEDED Please consider making a donation towards the purchase of Bibles in Spanish for our Spanish ministry. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated by those who desire to read the Word of God in their native language. If you can help, please mail your donation to St. Lawrence Church, PO Box 730, Chester, NJ 07930. Thank you.
Our Parish is looking for teens/young adults to join our worship team for our 6pm Mass! If you play any instrument or would like to sing please join us! Click header for more.
Praying the rosary and asking for the intercession of our Blessed Mother inspires calm and serenity in the hearts of those who welcome her. Within our parish, we have a traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Please consider hosting Our Lady in your home and praying the rosary with your family for all those struggling physically, emotionally, and financially during this coronavirus pandemic.
Acts of Reparation and Plea for God’s Divine Mercy Catholic Men and Women United to Repent, Pray, and Fast for our Nation The United States of America is engulfed in a battle of good versus evil like never before and we are taking action by inviting you to join thousands of Catholics to commit to pray the Rosary for 100 days, with a goal of over one million Rosaries offered in reparation and intercession for our nation. Click header for more.
There are a number of parishioners and others who meet daily on line with Zoom to pray the Chaplet and Novena of the Divine Mercy. As they pray, they intercede for many people and their needs. They would be happy to pray for your needs, too. You may send them your petitions at prayers@stlchester.org
Both Pope Francis and Bishop Serratelli have encouraged us to pray and have spiritual communion with Jesus. We miss being able to receive Jesus at Mass. Here is a prayer for spiritual communion: Click header for prayer.
During the month of May, let us remember our Marion devotions please pray the rosary and ask for the intercession of the Blessed Mother to put an end to the Coronavirus. Reciting the Rosary together is a wonderful way to teach our children to turn to prayer and to place their trust in the Lord during difficult times.
