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Living Catholic Oct 6 – Nov 10

Fr. Mike’s energized approach and simple teachings on God and the everyday issues of life appeal to people of all ages. Each week our virtual learning program will include one of Fr. Mike’s videos and access to an online group where you and fellow parishioners can share feedback and ask questions.

Perfect for parents of young children and people with fixed schedules who cannot attend traditional parish programs.

Register online to receive access informationREGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/ONLINE_LivingCatholicFEE: Free

our most flexible class at the parishjoin us online

SUNDAYLIFE TEEN Following the LIFE TEEN Mass, 6:30 pm-8:30 pmEvery SundaySurviving the Holidays: Bereavement Nov 17, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

MONDAYWomen’s Gift Sept 30 – Nov 25, 7:30 pm-9:00 pmOremus Sept 23 – Nov 25, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Visit to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy Nov 11, 9:00 am-6:30 pmADVENT SERIES: Rejoice! Advent Meditations with JosephNov 25 – Dec 16, 9:30 am-11:00 am

TUESDAYSurviving Divorce: Journey of Hope Sept 24 – May 14, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Every other TuesdayFrom Mourning to Joy Bereavement Ministry Sept 24 – Dec 17, 7:00 pm-9:00 pmDivine Mercy – The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Sept 17 – Nov 19, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

WEDNESDAY Alpha Oct 9 – Dec 18, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

THURSDAYRespect Life Book Club – My Name is Kenny I Can’t Talk Aug 29 and Sept 26, 7:00 pm-9:00 pmAlpha Oct 10 – Dec 19, 9:45 am-11:45 amLuke –The Gospel of Mercy Sept 19 – Nov 14 and Jan 16 – April 2, 9:30 am-11:30 am or 7:00 pm-9:00 pmADVENT SERIES: Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph Nov 21 – Dec 19, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm

FRIDAYDivine Mercy – The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Sept 13 – Nov 15, 9:30 am-11:30 amRespect Life Dinner, Movie Night Oct 18, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

SATURDAYWho Do You Say That I Am? The Great Story Of Jesus-Retreat Nov 2, 8:30 am-5:00 pmSurviving the Holidays: Separated or Divorced Nov 16, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

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ADVENT SERIES: Rejoice! Advent Meditations with JosephAM SessionsNov 25 – Dec 169:30 am-11:00 amPM SessionsNov 21 – Dec 197:00 pm-9:00 pmLARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

The quiet strength and obedience of St. Joseph has been a powerful witness to Christians throughout the centuries. This advent join us for the opportunity to walk with Joseph, learning what it means to trust and follow God in all things. The very popular Fr. Mark Toups, well-known from the Oremus series, will guide us on a 4-week rich, sensory journey that is both practical and encouraging.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/AdventSeries_JosephFEE: $20

Those who do their work in the Divine Mercy Chapel during adoration find themselves inspired by Jesus. They also enjoy a deeper relationship with Him.Join Him for an hourREGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/Adoration

AlphaAM or PM SessionsOct 10 – Dec 199:45 am-11:45 amCAFEOct 9 – Dec 187:00 pm-9:00 pmDINING HALL

What is Alpha? Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. No pressure. No follow up. No charge.Alpha has ten sessions and includes food, a short talk and time at the end where you can share your thoughts.REGISTER: BrewsterAlpha.com FEE: Free BREAKFAST OR DINNER PROVIDED

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Who Do You Say That I Am? The Great Story of Jesus-Retreat Nov 28:30 am-5:00 pmDINING HALL

Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and decisive direction. ~ Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Great Story of Jesus — why he came, how he came, his life, his death, his resurrection and ascension, and his invitation for each and every man and woman to encounter him — is the most important story of our lives. In order to have a personal relationship with Christ and follow him in the midst of his Church, we need to come to understand his story and his love for us in a very personal way. Join us for an opportunity to come to know Jesus intimately and to understand how intimately he loves you.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/AllDayRetreatFEE: $30

Women’s GIFT, Growing In Faith TogetherSept 30 – Nov 257:30 pm-9:00 pmLARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

Women have many roles and relationships. We are friends, neighbors, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, co-workers, and most importantly, daughters of God. This fall we will be exploring the roles that God has given us to fulfill using the program Relationships: Catholic Reflections 4 Women by Catholic Mosaic. Join us to explore, share, laugh, and sometimes cry with your fellow sisters in Christ as you help each other become truer versions of yourself!REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/WomensGift FEE: $20

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Visit the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MANov 119:00 am-6:30 pm

With so many opportunities this fall to examine the Divine Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, it seems like the perfect time to make a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.

Schedule: 9:00 am Bus leaves St. Lawrence11:00 am Arrive at Divine Mercy Shrine11:00 am-12:00 pm Lunch-Bag Lunch12:00 pm-1:00 pm Confession 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Mass 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Blessing of gifts purchased at the gift shop 4:30 pm Bus leaves the Divine Mercy Shrine 6:30 pm Arrive at St. Lawrence

REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/DivineMercy_StockbridgeMA FEE: $20

Divine Mercy – The Second Greatest Story Ever ToldAM Session Sept 13 – Nov 159:30 am-11:30 amPM SessionsSept 17 – Nov 197:00pm-9:00 pmLARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley reveals the dramatic history of God’s love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. Featuring the bril-liant cinematic artistry of the Augustine Institute’s film studio, the vast panorama of God’s work of mercy in the world unfolds as a story to be experienced and treasured as we strive to learn how God’s love is so very personal and meant to touch each one of us intimately.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/DivineMercyFEE: $20

From Mourning to Joy Bereavement MinistrySept 24 – Dec 177:00 pm-9:00 pmNEW YORK ROOM

Our Christian faith is the very key to healing after the death of a loved one and it is vital to living a life filled with promise, peace, and joy. St. Lawrence O’Toole’s Bereavement Ministry meets weekly to help you work through your loss with group support and the GriefShare program. Practical strategies will help you move through the grief process with the goals of rebuilding your life, while experi-encing significant healing and a growth in faith.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/GriefShare SUGGESTED DONATION: $20

Surviving the Holidays: BereavementNov 176:30 pm-8:30 pmLARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays knowing that everything has changed? Join us to learn how to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays as well as strategies for adapting to seasonal traditions and events in a healthy, hopeful way.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/SurvivingTheHolidays_BereavementFEE: Free

Surviving the Holidays: Separated or DivorcedNov 167:00 pm-9:00 pmLARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

Help and hope as you navigate the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Join us to learn how to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays as well as strategies for surviving social events, ways to give your kids a good holiday experience, and how to discover hope for the future.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/SurvivingTheHolidays_DivorcedSeparatedFEE: Free

LIFE TEENFollowing the LIFE TEEN Mass 6:30 pm-8:30 pm EVERY SUNDAY LIFE TEEN ATTIC —Dinner Provided

LIFE TEEN is open to all teens in grades 9-12. Teens have a chance to spend time in fellowship, go deeper in their faith formation, spend time in different forms of prayer, and build a community to support them in their faith as well as struggles. To stay up to date on Life Teen events follow us on: Instagram @brewster_lifeteen or Facebook @BrewsterLifeTeen

Luke – The Gospel of MercySept 19 – Nov 14 and Jan 16 – Apr 2 AM Sessions9:30 am-11:30 am PM Sessions7:00 pm-9:00 pm NEW YORK ROOM

As we strive to draw closer to the heart of Jesus this fall, gain profound insights into His merciful heart by studying Jesus’ parables of mercy: the Prodigal Son, the Lost Sheep, the Good Samaritan, all found only in the Gospel of Luke. This Gospel is also unique in Luke’s focus on the role of women and Gentiles in the ministry of Jesus. We will be using a beautiful new program from St. Benedict’s Press which includes an elegantly designed Study Guide and state of the art videos filmed in Rome and Assisi.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/LukeFEE: $45, 18 week program

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our lives as men, professionals, husbands, and fathers.Wisdom-Drawing on the wisdom literature of the Bible – Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes – we will examine biblical wisdom that offers us a vision for happiness and peace. ADVENT SERIES: Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph The quiet strength and obedience of St. Joseph have been a powerful witness to Ch

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OremusSept 23 – Nov 25 7:00 pm-9:00 pm NEW YORK ROOM We all desire an intimate relationship with God. But, since learning to “say our prayers” as children, many of us have never moved beyond rote recitation to an authentic conversation with God. The Oremus study program will teach you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Following the Tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer and how to hear his voice.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/OremusFEE: $20

Respect Life Book Club – My Name is Kenny I Can’t TalkAug 29 and Sept 267:00 pm-9:00 pmDINING HALL

Aug 29 - Introductory presentations, group discussion, purchase bookSept 26 - Presentations and group discussion

Lynda Holler had the rare opportunity to see the impact her husband Kenny was making on the people in his life. After he died from a 21-year battle with oral cancer, she interviewed 207 people that knew him at all levels of acquaintance and the words she heard were life-altering. Her book reveals, through the words of these witnesses, the power of love, friendship, suffering, and the truth that our lives have value until the very end. Join us for a 2-ses-sion book club to discuss the perspectives and powerful candor revealed in these chapters.

REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/RespectLifeBookClubFEE: $5 each session plus $20 for the book

Respect Life Dinner, Movie Night, and Fund Raiser for Ultrasound MachinesOctober 187:00 pm-10:00 pmDINING HALL

Unplanned Unplanned is the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey of transfor-mation. All Abby Johnson ever want-ed to do was help women. As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women about their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a woman’s right to choose even led her to become a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, fighting to enact legislation for the cause she so deeply believed in. Until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading Abby Johnson to join her former enemies at 40 Days For Life and become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America.REGISTER: stlawrenceotoole.org/RespectLifeMovieSUGGESTED DONATION: $20

Surviving Divorce: Journey of HopeSept 24 – May 14Every other Tuesday 7:00 pm-8:30 pmJERUSALEM ROOM

Jesus longs to mend your heart and lead you to a life filled with promise, peace, and joy. We offer support to begin the healing process. Journey of Hope is a program for separated and divorced Catholics. The practical topics addressed in each session are discussed within an intimate, confidential environment and give participants the tools they need to begin a hopeful new life. The program uses the teaching of the Catholic faith, including the teaching on the nature of marriage, annulments, and re-marriage.

Register:stlawrenceotoole.org/SurvivingDivorceSUGGESTED DONATION: $39, 17 sessions, scholarships available

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