Our annual St. Laurence Day Picnic will be in the air conditioning this year! We’ve rented an extra large tent that will be enclosed and air conditioned so you can enjoy this very special event and stay cool. We’ll be celebrating our 74th birthday and the feast day of our patron, St. Laurence. Both some old and new activities will be a part of this year’s event so there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy. Plan to join us Sun, Aug. 10 from Noon-3:00pm on the back lawn behind the office.

• Enclosed Tent with Air Conditioning and tables to seat 200 comfortably

• 5 Station Luxury Restroom Trailer - the nicest we could find and with air conditioning!

• World Famous BBQ, smoked on site by our St. Larry’s Burnt Offerings BBQ Team

• Water slides for the big kids, kiddie pools for the little ones

• Fr. John’s famous margaritas

• Ice Cream Truck

• Live Band

• Corn Hole Tournament

• Activity tables for Blessing Bag assembly, Mahjong, Board Games and Crafts

• Plenty of parking as new parking lot will be open and Golf Cart will be running

• Nursery will be open until 2:00pm

Parents, you can breathe a sigh of relief as Children’s Chapel returns on Sun, Aug. 10 during both services. Children’s Chapel is a worship service for young kids that includes age appropriate hymns, prayers and a Gospel lesson. Children start in the big Church with their parents and then when called, follow the cross to a service just for them in the Children’s Chapel Room in the Music Building. Their service lasts approx. 30 minutes before the children re-join their families at the time of the peace

The High School Youth and Middle School Youth are invited to hang out and have lunch at Kincaid’s Hamburgers in Southlake.

The funeral for Anna Weaver will be Sat, Aug. 2 at 11:00am followed by a luncheon reception at the home of Susie Hodges. All are welcome. May Anna rest in peace and rise in glory.  

The High School Youth and Middle School Youth are invited to hang out and have lunch at Kincaid’s Hamburgers in Southlake.

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, July 21. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

On Sun, July 20, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, July 11 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

Our Wednesday Night Discussions run every Wednesday in June. Join us in the Chapel at 6:30pm for Mass and then the discussion will be from 7:15-8:15pm at the Food Court at Harvest Hall (815 S Main St, Grapevine). This is a great way to dive into a topic while getting to know new people. Each week, we’ll have a different topic to spark our conversation. We hope this will be a great chance to get to grow and learn from the experiences of others. The Food Court at Harvest Hall has lots of great options for food and drinks. You can order whatever you want and then we’ll jump into some good discussion. Childcare is provided at the Church for kids 5 and under from 6:15-8:30pm. 

Topic for June 25:  Describe a time when you saw someone serve others or act compassionately toward someone, and what did that act mean to you?

The Middle School Mission Trip is coming up fast and there’s lots of information we need to get to everyone. We need all youth going on the mission trip and at least one parent to attend an Info Meeting on Sun, June 22 at 9:50am between the services in the Music Building. You’ll find out all the details of the trip, get your packing list, and of course, there’s all those pesky forms we need you to fill out. It’s time to get excited about our Summer Mission Trip to Austin!

Our Wednesday Night Discussions run every Wednesday in June. Join us in the Chapel at 6:30pm for Mass and then the discussion will be from 7:15-8:15pm at the Food Court at Harvest Hall (815 S Main St, Grapevine). This is a great way to dive into a topic while getting to know new people. Each week, we’ll have a different topic to spark our conversation. We hope this will be a great chance to get to grow and learn from the experiences of others. The Food Court at Harvest Hall has lots of great options for food and drinks. You can order whatever you want and then we’ll jump into some good discussion. Childcare is provided at the Church for kids 5 and under from 6:15-8:30pm. 

Topic for June 18:  What Christian book have you read recently and what impact has it had on you?

On Father’s Day, Sun, June 15, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. This is an important day for these boys as many of them do not have fathers or father figures in their lives. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, June 6 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

Bring your favorite Dad, Grandpa or Father figure to our ever-popular Father’s Day ManFeast. We’ll have a tent with tables and chairs set up by the office - not quite the La-Z-Boy lounger, but close. You’ll be treated to our traditional Bacon-focused manly brunch of bacon, breakfast tacos, biscuit sandwiches, donuts and more bacon. It’s everything your favorite guy loves but is never allowed to eat. Join us for the fun and then you can go home and take a nap. Sun, June 15 at 9:50am at the tent by the Office.

Our Wednesday Night Discussions run every Wednesday in June. Join us in the Chapel at 6:30pm for Mass and then the discussion will be from 7:15-8:15pm at the Food Court at Harvest Hall (815 S Main St, Grapevine). This is a great way to dive into a topic while getting to know new people. Each week, we’ll have a different topic to spark our conversation. We hope this will be a great chance to get to grow and learn from the experiences of others. The Food Court at Harvest Hall has lots of great options for food and drinks. You can order whatever you want and then we’ll jump into some good discussion. Childcare is provided at the Church for kids 5 and under from 6:15-8:30pm. 

Topic for June 11:  When you look at the last 6 months or so, what’s one important moment in your faith journey?

The High School Mission Trip is coming up fast and there’s lots of information we need to get to everyone. We need all youth going on the mission trip and at least one parent to attend an Info Meeting on Sun, June 8 at 9:50am between the services in the Chapel. You’ll find out all the details of the trip, get your packing list, and of course, there’s all those pesky forms we need you to fill out. It’s time to get excited about our Summer Mission Trip to New Orleans! 

Everyone’s invited to participate in the annual Bishop Iker Memorial Golf Tournament on Fri, June 6 at Squaw Valley Golf Course in Glen Rose. It’s a great day of golf with teams from around the diocese and all proceeds go to support scholarships and capital improvements at Camp Crucis. Grab your friends and form your own team of 4 or let Frank Folger know and he’ll put you with a team of other St. Laurence folks who want to play. 

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Our Wednesday Night Discussions kick off on June 4 from 7:15-8:15pm and run every Wednesday through the end of June. Join us in the Chapel at 6:30 for Mass and then the discussion will begin at 7:15 at the Food Court at Harvest Hall (815 S Main St, Grapevine). This is a great way to dive into a topic while getting to know new people. Each week, we’ll have a different topic to spark our conversation. We hope this will be a great chance to get to grow and learn from the experiences of others. The Food Court at Harvest Hall has lots of great options for food and drinks. You can order whatever you want and then we’ll jump into some good discussion. Childcare is provided at the Church for kids 5 and under from 6:15-8:30pm. 

Topic for June 4:  Which one of our Lord’s parables do you relate to the most and why?

The High School Youth and Middle School Youth are invited to hang out and have lunch.

We are exploring the possibility of a St. Laurence Mission Trip to the Diocese of Northern Malawi in the summer of 2026. Anyone interested is asked to attend an information meeting on Sun, June 1 between the services at 9:50am in the Chapel.

The Ascension occurs 40 days after the Resurrection of Jesus and celebrates Christ’s Ascension into heaven. We will celebrate with a special Mass on Wed, May 28 at 6:30pm in the Church. Then after Mass, join us outside at the picnic tables by the office to hang out and roast marshmallows with your St. Laurence family (there is no dinner). We'll provide beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, cheese & crackers and all the makings for s’mores. Join us for a great evening.

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, April 19. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

Confirmation with Bishop Reed for youth and adults will be Sun, May 18 at the 10:45am service.

Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Celebration on Sun, May 11 between the services. Our simple, yet elegant affair will be under the tent up by the office. There’ll be live jazz music, mimosas, and light finger foods (so you can still enjoy your brunch afterwards!). Bring your mom and join us for a special morning.

Everyone in the Parish is invited to an Expansion Update meeting on Sun, May 4 between the services. Fr. Jordan, the Building Committee and Vestry will give you all the up-to-date details. The meeting will be filmed if you can’t make it. Sun, May 4 at 9:50am in the Church.

The God Squad’s Year End Party is Sun, April 27 and will be lots of fun and celebrating with all the kids. Join us from 3:30-5:00pm in the Youth Room. 

Youth Sunday, on April 27, is when we have both our Sunday School Recognition and Senior Sunday. We’ll be highlighting the Sunday School year and then we’ll recognize all our high school graduating seniors, celebrate their accomplishments and hear about what they’re doing next. Come help us celebrate all our amazing youth! Sun, April 27 at 9:50am in the Church.  

The funeral for Rob Glover is Sat, April 26 at 3:00pm, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.