Lenten Reflection by Father Andrew Lent, can be and has been for me, one of the most fruitful times of spiritual progress. It is likely so because not only do we have a heightened awareness of a need to repent, turn back, and make peace once again with God, our neighbor, and ourselves, but also because during this time, God makes available for us his…
Notification of Positive COVID-19 Case
We regret to inform you that we have been notified that one of our parish staff members has tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff member was last in the parish office on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. The individual was not observed to be exhibiting symptoms at that time. This individual has been in quarantine since Thursday, October 15, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution…
2020 First Communicants
First Communicants of 2020 2020 has been an interesting year. We have had to make adaptations to the way we do things including our first communicants. We had two Masses where a number of our young parishioners received Christ for the first time. Other children received Holy Communion for the first time during regular Masses. For those who participated during our special services, while we…
Hear His Voice – Escucha Su Voz 2020
Can you Hear His Voice? Hear His Voice is the theme for the 2020 Diocesan Appeal. With this theme in mind we are all called to follow the example of Jesus, putting our faith into action by what we say and do. As always this time of year, I need to ask you for your help and support. It is during this busy season that…
The End of an Era
We have reached the End of an Era We want to THANK you for your support of St. Laurence School, Elgin, IL! Having produced over 90 years of graduates to the Parish Family and the Elgin community, we wish to recognize our final graduating class. To our parents – thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children. To our teachers – thank…