Join us for the following upcoming events
Dinner Club
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Cogswell Hall
St. Lawrence Dinner Club welcomes all adults (singles and couples, existing parishioners and newcomers) to share fellowship and food. Twice a year small groups are formed, and each group of approximately eight people have six months to meet for four dinners. Each group gathers in each other’s home to enjoy a meal, with everyone contributing to the meal. For newcomers, it’s a great way to meet people. For those who have been in the parish for a long time, it’s a great way to renew acquaintances, meet those you have never encountered, and welcome in newcomers. Please consider joining the St. Lawrence Dinner Club and let’s build community together. Contact Loretta Mirandola and Tim Mullen at
dinnerclub@saintlaw.org
with questions.
Making Our Relationship Enduring (M.O.R.E.) Marriage Ministry
August 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Cogswell Hall
Join us for an evening of fellowship, dinner, and enrichment for married couples. Deacon Jim and Beth Windon of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro will present “It Takes Three”. For those who registered, dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 PM (Dinner registration is now closed). The program, open to all couples of the parish, will begin at 7:00 PM and end by 8:30 PM. Childcare for children ages 5 and under will be available. Questions may be directed to marriageministry@saintlaw.org.
National Make-a-Will Month
A Stewardship of Blessings: God entrusts each of us with many gifts. Estate planning is one way to care for our family and support the ministries that have shaped our faith. To learn about including our parish in your plans, visit cfnga.org/planned-giving or contact Juliet Greco at 404.497.9440.
Deo Gratias - Thanks Be to God!
Have you remembered our parish of St. Lawrence in your will or estate plan? We would be honored to recognize your generosity at the Archdiocese's Deo Gratias Society Mass and brunch on September 3rd. To learn more, please contact Louise Monti at legacy@saintlaw.org.
Parish Picnic: An Annual Tradition Marked by Fellowship and Fun.
Saturday, September 19 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Come join us in our time-honored annual parish picnic, an opportunity to come together as one parish family and enjoy an afternoon of food, games, music, and fellowship. Whether you've been here for years or you're new to the parish, it's a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, meet new people, and enjoy a day of fun for all ages.
Parish Presentation on Mental Health And Faith: Anxiety And Depression
Wednesday, September 9 | 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM | Church (English) & Gym (Spanish)
Peter Attridge, PhD, LMFT, Clinical Director of Holy Family Counseling Center in Atlanta, GA, will join us at St. Lawrence on Wednesday, September 9 to offer a parish presentation, open to all adults and teens, on Anxiety and Depression. There is no charge, no reservations - just show up and bring your adult friends and teens!
Dr. Attridge will present in English in the church.
A spanish language presentation will be offered in the Gym, by James Grebe, LCSW.
Archbishop Hartmayer's Homily from the Mass of Dedication of Adoration Chapel & Altar in the Church
Events Around the Archdiocese
Retrouvaille
Improving a marriage takes time and a conscious effort to learn about your spouse. Growing closer in a marriage does not happen automatically. Retrouvaille is a marriage program dedicated to helping couples grow closer and develop a stronger bond. You give your heart and soul to everything you do, between your work and your family. Are you giving your heart and soul to your marriage? Sometimes the distance between a husband and a wife can seem so wide that it cannot be repaired. Retrouvaille is a marriage program designed to bring couples closer together. For more information about our upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program, September 11-13, 2026, call 404.644.3253 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.org
Life-Giving Wounds
Life-Giving Wounds is offering three separate one-day retreats during the 2026 calendar year for young adults and adults with divorced or separated parents. Each retreat gives participants a greater understanding of the wound of divorce and the ways it affects their lives, offers advice about the difficulties concerning love and trust of others, and explains how the Catholic faith, spiritual practices and the sacraments are essential to self-knowledge and healing. To register and for more information (dates, times, and locations), please visit http://tiny.cc/lgw_atlanta.
Navigate Recovery’s 12th Annual 5K Recovery Celebration
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM Start | Gwinnett Field, Home of the Stripers!
2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Join Navigate Recovery for their 12th Annual 5K Recovery Celebration as we walk, run, cheer, and celebrate the power of wellness, healing, and hope in our community. This event is more than a 5K—it’s an opportunity to stand with friends, family members, neighbors, and loved ones who are thriving in recovery. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or show up to cheer, your presence helps create a powerful message: recovery is real, recovery is worth celebrating, and no one has to walk the journey alone. For more info or to sponsor or sign up, visit here.
Separated and Divorced Catholics
Saturday, October 3 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM | Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
Bishop John Tran will be celebrating Holy Mass for the Intentions of Separated and Divorced Catholics on Saturday, October 3, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. In addition to the Mass, Bishop Tran will also be participating in an associated Morning of Reflection. Registration is not needed for the Mass. All are welcome. There is no charge for the morning of reflection; however, we ask interested people to sign up to support planning, including materials and food. Details for the Day of Reflection and the Mass can be found at tiny.cc/MorningReflection. Contact oed@archatl.com if you have questions.
Pregnancy Aid Clinic — Evening for Life Gala
Sunday, October 11 | 5 PM–9 PM | Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom
Join us on Sunday, October 11, from 5 PM–9 PM at the Georgia Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom for An Evening for Life, Pregnancy Aid Clinic’s annual gala. This inspiring event will bring together friends and supporters committed to providing compassionate, life-affirming care to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. Keynote speaker Matt Birk will share a powerful message of hope and life. He is a Super Bowl champion, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, national pro-life advocate, member of the Knights of Columbus, and father of eight. Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now! For more information, contact Senior Major Gifts Officer Carolina Gomez at 678-557-4637 or
cgomez@pregnancyaidclinic.org, or visit
pregnancyaidclinic.org.
