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Christian Services
ST. LAWRENCE
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION
St. Lawrence Christian Service Commission has been established to perform, to encourage, and to support social ministry at the parish level in accordance with archdiocesan guidelines. The Commission seeks to bring about a greater awareness of all areas of social concern within our community. It is our belief that we are called to act as leaven bringing about a greater awareness of systems that foster injustices at any level in the world. We attempt to meet the needs of, but are not limited to, the following enumerated areas of social ministry as directed by Vatican II and our conscience:
  1. to raise an awareness of injustice in our world
  2. to inform and educate in all areas of social ministry
  3. to aid in welfare and child care
  4. to address senior citizens' concerns
  5. to provide hospitality for newcomers
  6. to aid the homeless (MCREST and St. Vincent de Paul)

 Christian service assists in the establishment/maintenance of the Christian service commission, which continues to broaden parish awareness and respond to human needs. The following is a list of programs and groups which are now in operation at St. Lawrence Catholic Community:

Wilmar Nursing Home: spiritual care includes 1st Wednesday prayer services and 3rd Wednesday liturgies. Santa delivers gifts from the giving tree for the residents' annual Christmas party.
St. Vincent De Paul Society: caring for the needy in our parish. Delivers holiday baskets and food to those less fortunate. Holds bi-yearly clothing drives and helps with financial aid when needed.
St. Lawrence Altar Society: meets on a monthly basis for Christian fellowship and to plan activities such as craft shows, Christmas parties, bake sales, and help whenever called upon for service in the parish.
St. Lawrence Women's Group: meets monthly. Their major project is the "giving tree" at the Christmas season when about 1,300 gifts donated by parishioners are distributed to local agencies. The Easter egg hunt was a huge success. The group provides the opportunity for ladies to gather, share ideas and make new friends. This group also helps out in many areas of Christian service.
Jubilarian Mass: couples celebrating their 25th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, etc., Wedding anniversary are honored at an annual mass with a reception following. Marriage vows are renewed during the mass.
Babysitting Referral Service: current list of parishioners looking for a babysitter or would like to do child care themselves.
Stephen Ministry : Stephen Ministers are trained members of the parish who visit people who are in crisis of some kind. Stephen Ministers listen with love and share the other person's sorrows with strict confidentiality.
Focus Hope: we provide volunteers to pick up and deliver food boxes to homebound seniors who meet the eligibility requirements. Food is delivered on a monthly basis.
Seniors: meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.. Seniors may buy lunch at a reduced rate. This is a social group; however, they also help out in areas of Christian service.
Blood Bank: once a year the red cross nurses come in, and parishioners are given the opportunity to donate blood.
MCREST: Macomb county rotating emergency shelter team. We are a host church during Easter week. During that time we provide shelter for the homeless, plus lunch and dinner. Transportation and laundry are also provided with other supportive services.
Bereavement Program: funeral luncheon arrangements. Visits to the funeral home, cards sent out and a letter on the anniversary of the deceased are activities of this ministry. This is a very appreciated outreach to family members at the time of a death.
Hospitality: to provide the community with an atmosphere of warmth, welcome and friendliness so parishioners may feel wanted and at home in their place of worship. Coffee and donuts provided after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. masses every Sunday.
Legion of Mary: meets on a weekly basis to pray the rosary. Often visits seniors, home visits and always willing to do service projects.
Jail Ministry: appropriate reading material and religious articles are delivered to the inmates at Macomb county jail.
Home Visits: visit homebound parishioners and coordinate services when needed.
Pro-Life: this group keeps up with the abortion issues, the latest in Lansing and what is going on at a local level. A pro-life member is on the Christian service commission.

Contact Mrs. Nancy Pariseau at: christian_service@stlawrenceparish.com


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