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The Archdiocese of Indianapolis recommends that students who are not in Catholic schools receive a minimum of 30 hours of classroom Religious Education. If your child attends all of these classes, that requirement will be satisfied. Our catechists are very devoted to teaching our faith well-all voluntarily.We use textbooks that are in conformity with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please try making every attempt to have your child attend all of the classes. This calendar was planned to correlate with area school breaks. Please have your child arrive on time.

St. Lawrence Parish RCIA program

Are you interested in joining or learning more about the Catholic Church? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is “designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts”. The first stage of this process is referred to as the Precatechumenate or “inquiry” period which means that your questions will be answered before you make your final decision to freely become Catholic. Classes begin in September and last through the Easter season. For more information, please contact Kara Tsuleff (Director of Religious Education) 812-537-0019 ext 353 or e-mail: karatsuleff@comcast.net

Adopt-A-Student Fund Needs Donations

Donations can be sent to St. Lawrence School or dropped in the Sunday collection basket in a marked envelope. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Baptism Program –

The fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in DRE’s office in the Lower Level. This program is required for parents who have not attended a Baptism class previously or those who would like a refresher course. Please register by calling the Parish Office @ 537-3992 or emailing Kara Tsuleff : karatsuleff@comcast.net or call 537-0019.

Electronic Giving!

Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account? St. Lawrence now offers Electronic Giving for those of you who wish to have your contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account. Contact the Parish Office or complete the registration form found in the vestibule. Electronic giving is also available on this website on our Giving link from the "Main Menu" side bar.

Church Decorating Volunteers Needed

We are in need of volunteers to form a Church Decorating Team. This team takes care of the decorations in church throughout the year. We already have several members but are in need of 2-3 more. If interested, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.

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St. Lawrence School Commission Minutes

St. Lawrence School Commission Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2010

Members Present: Jon Lehn, Linda Lehmann, Laverne Mahler, Bob Morgan, Julie Terrill, Colleen Pope, Tony Bagshaw, Rob Sinkhorn

Members Absent: Julie Mattlin

Ex-Officio Members Present: Karen White, Fr. Peter Gallagher

PTO Representative: Becky Barga

Guests: Mary Ann Brauer

I. Bob Morgan led the Commission in an Opening Prayer

II. Guests introduced.

III. Linda Lehmann made a motion to approve January minutes pending one deletion. The motion was seconded by Laverne Mahler.

IV. Administrative Review:
Forty-eight 2010/2011 registrations have been returned to date.
Grant application for new phone system is due March 1.
Discussion regarding technology, multimedia, classrooms, before school care.
Priority registration acceptance is as follows:
1) Current families with siblings
2) Parishioners
3) Catholic non-parishioners (i.e. St. Teresa families)
4) Non-parishioners
NJHS members will be tour guides during the Open House

V. PTO
80’s Dance profit - $1,325.00
Golf Outing May 22, 2010 at Hillcrest in Batesville is a “social” event
March 6, 2010 – Bowling Night
March 19, 2010 Donuts with Dad (Muffin day had 200 + in attendance)

VI. Marketing
Update distributed and attached.

VII. No Facility and Grounds update.

VIII. Library status update will be discussed during budget meeting.

IX. Parish:
St. Lawrence is being “incorporated” as are all archdiocesan parishes. This will limit liability.
The property has been rented for $500.00 per month. A maintenance fund has been established for the property. Renters signed a one year lease which allows for St. Lawrence access as needed during the parish festival, etc.

Colleen Pope led the Commission in a Closing prayer.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Next meeting scheduled for March 2, 2010.

Respectfully submitted,

Colleen Pope
Secretary