Discover Upcoming Ministry Events
and get involved in parish life.
APPLY NOW: 2026 Vic Egidi Memorial Scholarship (VEMS)
Deadline: May 31, 2026
The Knights of Columbus are accepting applications for the annual VEMS. If you have (or are) a
graduating high school senior
planning to attend college or trade school
and wish to apply, please send an email to
koc@saintlaw.org, and ask to forward to Tony Annarelli
to request an application. Applications must be completed and submitted by May 31, 2026. Decisions regarding the scholarship will be announced on June 30, 2026.
Preschool Registration
Opens February 23, 2026
Weekday classes offered for children ages 2 through 5. Call or Email to schedule a tour. More info at
www.saintlaw.org/preschool
Contact:
wguillory@saintlaw.org
Young Adult Bible Study (Ongoing)
Thursdays, Weekly | Mass 6:30 PM / Bible Study 7:00 PM | DeSales Hall
Contact: yam@saintlaw.org
Young Adults, ages 19-39, are invited to join for weekly Bible Study on Thursday evenings.
Young Families of Faith
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Cogswell Hall
Join us for a talk on Lent presented by our seminarian, Jesús Alonso Ochoa. We’ll share a meal together, so please bring a dish to share. Nursery (ages 1-5) and Childcare (ages 6-5th Grade) will be provided for children. All are welcome!
Contact: youngfamilies@saintlaw.org
Young Adult Lenten Retreat
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Cogswell Hall | $20 Fee
Contact: yam@saintlaw.org
Led by Fr. Michael Bremer, young adults will reflect on their call to mission for building the Kingdom of Heaven through obedience to the Father and total surrender.
Fish Fry Fridays
Every Friday in Lent | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Gym
Join us starting February 20 for our Fish Fry Fridays sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Desserts will be sold by the Ladies of St. Lawrence. See our Lent page for menu, pricing, and the link to order take out (when open). All are welcome!
Men of Faith
February 23, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, DeSales Hall
All men 25+ are invited to join in the next gathering of the St. Lawrence Men of Faith. All are welcome!
Contact: menoffaith@saintlaw.org
Intro to Composting
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Cogswell Hall | Free
Join Lisa Klein from Gwinnett Extension Services to learn how everyday kitchen scraps can become "garden gold".
Contact: careforcreation@saintlaw.org
Helping Hands of St. Lawrence
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Rm 206
Anyone interested in learning more about the Helping Hands Ministry, or in being involved, is invited to join us. In 2025, the ministry sponsored the completion of several projects: Church benches in Cap Haitien, Haiti; painting St. Anthony's Parish in Buea, Cameroon. Pending projects include: school construction at Notre Dame Parish in Haiti.
Financial support is always needed to assist with needs.
Support now.
Ladies of St. Lawrence
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Cogswell Hall
All are invited to our Woman of the Year reception, in honor of Mary Lou Bellus! Nursery (children ages 1-5) is available with RSVP. Read Mary Lou's biography here.
Contact:
losl@saintlaw.org
Volleyball Registration: Catholic Metro Sports
St. Lawrence Catholic Church is gathering interest for a Girls' High School Volleyball program held right here in our gymnasium.
This signup is
interest-only.
Adopt-A-Road Clean up
Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 am
Join the Care for Creation Ministry on Saturday, March 14 to clean up Gwinnett Drive. We will meet in the Narthex after 9:00 am Mass. All are welcome to participate! Teens needing service hours must participate with at least one parent.
Contact:
careforcreation@saintlaw.org
Marriage Ministry Starting: Making Our Relationships Enduring (MORE)
Monday, March 16 | 7:00 PM | Cogswell Hall
Ready for something
MORE? Join the new St. Lawrence marriage ministry for our very first event! Fr. Henry will be exploring the beautiful theme of "God in our Marriage."
Reservations aren’t required, but they are greatly appreciated.
Contact: marriageministry@saintlaw.org
THANK YOU
The Respect Life Ministry extends a sincere thanks to all parishioners who donated to the GA Wellness Baby Shower. We collected a lot of wonderful items! As always, the generosity at our parish is always amazing! Please continue to support future endeavors.
Community Giving Initiatives
CRS Rice Bowls
February 14 through March 29
Join us this Lent in participating in Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl, a Lenten program that supports those in need through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Rice Bowls will be distributed next weekend and should be returned March 28–29 (Palm Sunday). Please place monetary donations (cash or checks) inside the bowls, seal properly, and return to the parish office or deposit in the donation box located outside the parish office. Thank you for your generosity.
Monthly Food Drive
Next Scheduled: Tuesday, February 24 | 4pm - 6pm | Preschool Lobby/Entrance
The Respect LIfe January food drive resulted in 485lbs of food for the Lawrenceville Coop! Thank you for your generosity! Next drive is Tuesday, February 24th from 4pm - 6pm. The collection location has changed to the Preschool Entrance on the far side of the church. For the month of February we will be focusing on items needed for Nothing But The Truth:
- Full size cereal
- Cans of spaghetti sauce
- Packs of pasta
- Peanut butter
Easter Bag Collection
Supporting Catholic Charities and Mending the Gap
March 7-8, 2026 | before all Masses in the Narthex
We ask that you put your items into reusable bags or gift bags. NO BASKETS PLEASE.
Suggested items for Kids/teens ages 3 to 17: Small stuffed animal or toy, activity book, soccer ball, scented lotions, body spray, journal, art supplies, candy, coloring books, colored pencils
Suggested items for Seniors: Ensure, personal wipes, facial tissues, toothpaste, mouthwash, chapsticks, hand soap, deodorant, lotion, stationary, coloring books, colored pencils, toilet paper, chocolate, crossword puzzles, slipper socks, snack items
