St. Lawrence Martyr

Our 2020 Christmas Schedule is: As a reminder, our church remains closed. All services are being held outside on our plaza with Covid-19 safety protocols in place. Please do not come if you are not feeling well. Dress accordingly for the weather and, if raining, Mass will be canceled. Recorded Mass from inside the main church will air on our You Tube Channel beginning at 4pm Christmas Eve.... Christmas Eve OUTSIDE 3pm 5pm 7pm Christmas Day- OUTSIDE 7am 9am 11am Reminder that Archbishop José H. Gomez dispenses all the Catholic Faithful of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and all Catholics currently in the Archdiocese from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass until further notice.

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Please contact the Office for Worship if you would like to join us via Zoom for our Advent program.

Reminder South Bay Interfaith is tonight

Reminder - 5pm Vigil Mass moves to 4pm effective 10/31/2020

Our giving tree is full of ornaments and needs your help! You can come and get an ornament from our offices, or from the tree near the hall kitchen window. We also have this online form if you would like to get a "virtual" ornament! Thank you for your kindness to those in need. https://forms.gle/fF8gdbz94c6sZJpq9

Due to predicted rain, the 8am daily Mass for Saturday November 7, 2020 has been cancelled.

REMINDER - Drive through Food Drive THIS Sunday November 1 from 2pm-3pm Drop off food, get a blessing. There will also be an opportunity to pick up a Christmas Ornament from the giving tree.

The 8am Daily Mass on Monday October 26, 2020 has been cancelled due to rain

Due to Rain in South Redondo, Mass at 11am today is cancelled. You may re-watch our 9am Livestream here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfPFD7NqJ2c

The 48th Annual South Bay Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place, virtually, on Tuesday November 24 at 7:30 pm. Hosted this year by Temple Menorah, the theme will be Creating Community, Healing Together. Since 1972, our local Communities of Faith have gathered to give gratitude for blessings, to pray for strength in adversity, and to share in charity. We hope you will be able to participate, use this link to register:... www.tinyURL.com/SBThanksgiving2020 Find more info at this link: www.facebook.com/southbayinterfaith See more

Join CFM as we make care packages for the US Troops: Date/Time: Sunday, November 8, 12:00-2:00pm Location: To be provided, after you call the number below. We will be packing the boxes outside in the driveway, observing 6’ social distancing and ... wearing face masks. Items may be brought to the Zimmerman home on the 8th or dropped off earlier.. If you want to drop off items, sign up to help pack boxes or get more information, contact CFM at [email protected] They appreciate any of the following items: Tuna fish lunch kits, Easy Mac or Cup of Soupsingle serving items with spoon taped to the top Hot apple cider, VIA Starbucks, tea bags SMALL snacks especially salty ones - Beef Jerky (no pork products), snack bars, granola bars, protein bars, dried fruit, small packets of nuts, Pop Tarts, microwave popcorn, Pringles in a small can, fruit snacks, roll-ups, gushers, etc. Candy (NO CHOCOLATE), Gummy Bears, gum, breath mints, lifesavers Single serving metal canned fruit with spoon in a plastic bag Good ground coffee (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf) Powdered cream, real sugar packets, Equal or other sugar substitute packets Individual packs of baby wipes (max 20 per pack); small packages of Kleenex; Neutrogena face wipes Powdered drink flavor packets, small individual size (i.e. Gatorade, Lemonade, Crystal Light) T-shirts (white cotton, any size); Tube Socks - crew or boot socks white or military colors Women: Sports bras size 32-34 Personal Hygiene: think travel size toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, shampoos, conditioner, lotion, disposable razors, Every Man Jack Shaving Cream NO BARS OF SOAP Sunscreen, small Deodorant, lip balm preferably with SPF, Q-tips (small box only), cotton balls Sudoku/crossword puzzles, word search books, please attach a pencil with an eraser to each book and include a sharpener Playing Cards, SMALL Frisbees, footballs, Nerf footballs, travel games, soaker balls (must fit in 12x12x5 box) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS WHEREVER THEY ARE SERVING! Letters of encouragement and children’s handmade cards are a great gift. Service men and women love getting mail. Children’s drawings with a letter are cherished (no last names please). We welcome donations to offset the cost of shipping, which is $18.00/box (12x12x5). Checks can be made out to St. Francis Episcopal Church. Please write Military Outreach in the memo line to ensure a tax-deductible donation. Thank you for your continued support of our military!

NOTICE - Msgr. Paul will NEVER email any parishioner asking for money or help. If you ever get an email like this please just delete. Hackers are often on the prowl looking for victims. If you have received any emails indicating that Fr. Paul is asking for help or money, know that they are NOT from Fr. Paul. Thank you

Reminder to join Catholics all over the country to pray the Rosary - the Glorious Mysteries . #RosaryforAmerica Wednesday October 7, 2020 noon https://www.rosarycenter.org//glorious-without-distractio/

Join Archbishop José H. Gomez, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, bishops, priests, and Catholics across the country in praying a virtual rosary in a moment of unified prayer for America on Wednesday, October 7. We pause in a moment of prayer for America at this time when there is so much unrest and uncertainty. Noon Pacific time on October 7, 2020

Please consider supporting the Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance. Info is below

Come Holy Spirit and Renew the Face of the Earth! ADULT CONFIRMATION: For all, Adults, seeking to receive Confirmation, please join us via Zoom on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 1:30PM.... This is an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of our Catholic faith; prepare to receive the Holy Spirit who will strengthen you; and encounter a loving God who has been waiting for YOU! For ZOOM LINK and more information, please contact, Caterina Krai, Director of RCIA & Spiritual Enrichment, at 310-316-0961 or via email at [email protected] You will receive all the information at the 1ST GATHERING ON OCTOBER 4 AT 1:30PM. ***All St. Lawrence Parishioners are welcome to attend and continue exploring God’s story in our current times***

Beginning Saturday October 31, the Saturday Night 5pm Vigil Mass will move to 4pm. Due to COVID we are still outside on the plaza. With minimal lighting outside and the end of daylight savings time, this change is necessary.

Beginning next Sunday October 4, we will return to livestreaming the Mass at 9am.