XYZ Group Lunch
XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a potluck lunch on February 21 at 2 pm. We are meeting at the home of Garnet Murphey. Please bring a dish to share. Coffee and tea will be provided, but please bring anything else you would like to drink.
Parish Forum
Everyone in the Parish is invited to an All Parish Expansion Forum on Sun, Feb. 22 between the services at 9:30am in the Atrium of the Children's Ministry Building. Now that the Children's Ministry Building is finished, we'll give you an update on The Great Hall, the Vehicle Bridge and the Pedestrian Bridge and discuss their timelines. We'll also talk about the security enhancements that are being installed in all our buildings.
Parent Meeting for First Holy Communion
There is a parent meeting on Sun, Feb. 22 at 9:50am in the Children’s Chapel room in the Children’s Ministry Building for all parents of kids who are ready to receive communion, usually age 5 and older. Then the classes for the kids will be March 1, 8 and 22. First Holy Communion is on Easter Sunday, April 5.
God Squad
Our Youth Group just for 4th & 5th graders is meeting Sun, Feb. 22 for a fun time of games, discussion, snacks & Jesus! Plus they’ll be talking about the final part of the Armor of God passage, “praying at all times.” 3:30-5:00pm in the Youth Room.
Wednesdays in Lent
Join us for Wednesdays in Lent
6:30pm, Stations of the Cross in the Church
7:05pm, Stay in the Church for a short teaching by one of our clergy
St. Laurence Women's Group
All women of the Parish are invited to the Feb. St. Laurence Women’s Group meeting, our first meeting in the Atrium of the Children’s Ministry Building. We’ll celebrate that occasion by creating a collaborative art piece dedicated to the children and displayed in one of the children’s rooms in the building. Everyone who comes will have the opportunity to decorate a small canvas using paint, scripture, and simple embellishments (provided for you). These would be mounted together on a plywood cross with a small dedication plaque. If you don’t want to decorate, please come anyway and cheer on those who are decorating a canvas. Please bring a bottle of wine to share and $10 to offset the cost of dinner. Tip: wear clothes to craft and paint in. 6:30-8:00pm. Childcare for kids 5 and under is available in the new nursery for anyone who makes a reservation 24 hours in advance by clicking the link below.
First Holy Communion Class
First Holy Communion Classes for children 5 years old or older begin March 1 and continue on March 8 and 22. These classes will prepare the children for their First Communion on Easter Sunday, April 5. 9:50-10:30am in the Children’s Chapel room in the Children’s Ministry Building.
Wednesdays in Lent
Join us for Wednesdays in Lent
6:30pm, Stations of the Cross in the Church
7:05pm, Stay in the Church for a short teaching by one of our clergy
Wednesdays in Lent
Join us for Wednesdays in Lent
6:30pm, Stations of the Cross in the Church
7:05pm, Stay in the Church for a short teaching by one of our clergy
Men's Retreat
All men of the Parish are invited to enjoy a weekend retreat at Camp Crucis full of faith-growing sessions, great food, campfires, fellowship and a service project. The theme this year is Living as Men of Faith, Hope and Love. The retreat starts at 6:00pm at Garcia’s restaurant in Granbury on Fri, March 13 and finishes before noon on Sun March 15. Cost is $165 (scholarships are available) and includes all food except dinner Friday night. Click the link below to register.
Gainesville State School Visit
On Sun, March 15, 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, March 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.
Men's Bingo at UGM
All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM on Mon, March 16. Join in for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.
Wednesdays in Lent
Join us for Wednesdays in Lent
6:30pm, Stations of the Cross in the Church
7:05pm, Stay in the Church for a short teaching by one of our clergy
Family Mission Trip
Our Family Mission Trip is headed to Austin during Spring Break to help our ministry partner, Community First Village. This year’s trip will be March 19-22 and is for single adults, couples and families with elementary age kids and older.
Interested in going? Let us know here.
Wednesdays in Lent
Join us for Wednesdays in Lent
6:30pm, Stations of the Cross in the Church
7:05pm, Stay in the Church for a short teaching by one of our clergy
Youth Group Bake Sale
The annual Youth Group Bake Sale is Sun, March 29 at 9:50am in the Atrium of the Children’s Ministry Building. Come hungry and help the youth raise money for their summer mission trips. There won’t be any food served at coffee hour so if you want snacks, you’ll have to go to the Bake Sale!
Confessions
Confessions will be heard in the Chapel.
This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.
Confessions
Confessions will be heard in the Chapel.
This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.
Ash Wednesday Services
The season of Lent begins Wed, Feb. 18 with Ash Wednesday. On this day, our foreheads are marked with ashes as a symbol of penitence and to help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. Join us for any of our 3 Ash Wednesday services: 7:00am, Noon and 7:00pm, all in the Church. Childcare is available at the Noon and 7:00pm service. Confession times are also being offered at 11:00am and 6:00pm in the Chapel that day.
Men's Bingo at UGM
All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM on Mon, Feb. 16 . 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.
St. Laurence Men's Group
All men of the Parish are invited to an Olympics & PGA Tour Watch Party on Sun, Feb. 15 from 3:00-5:00pm at Boomer Jack’s in Grapevine (201 W State Hwy 114). We’ll have a brief discussion about the upcoming Men’s Retreat and then we’ll watch the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and cheer on the USA at the Olympics.
Men's Mission Trip Info Meeting
All men of the Parish are invited to join the Men’s Mission Trip to New Orleans May 13-17, 2026. They will complete a work project for the Giving Hope Retreat for Men, help at the New Orleans Mission and hand out Blessing Bags in Jackson Square. The Men’s Mission Trip and College Mission Trip will happen jointly, with the groups doing some activities separately and some together. To find out more, please come to an Information Meeting Sun, Feb. 15 at 12:15pm in the Church.
Gainesville State School Visit
On Sun, Feb. 15, 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, Feb. 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.
Grand Opening & 15th Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is invited to our Big Grand Opening and 15th Anniversary Celebration! The refurbishing of our Children’s Ministry Building is complete and ready for use. Plus we’re celebrating Fr. Jordan’s 15th Anniversary as Rector of St. Laurence Church. Join us Sun, Feb. 1 between the services at 9:30am in the Atrium of the Children’s Ministry Building. We’ll have food, a ribbon cutting, some potential roasting of Fr. Jordan and then everyone can explore the new building. It’s an exciting morning!
Funeral for Pete Standbridge
The Funeral for Pete Standbridge will be Sat, Feb 14 at 11:00am followed by a luncheon reception in the Atrium of the Children’s Ministry Building. All are welcome. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Funeral for Carolyn Cole
The Funeral for Carolyn Cole will be Fri, Feb 13 at 11:00am followed by a luncheon reception in the Atrium of the Children’s Ministry Building. All are welcome. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Bishop's Ball
All Middle School and High School Youth are invited to the Diocesan Bishop’s Ball on Sat, Feb. 7. Meet in the Youth Room at 5:30pm and then car pool to St. Vincent’s in Bedford. Dinner will be served. Please pick up at 9:15 at St. Laurence. The night will include dinner, dancing, games and compline. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Family Mission Trip Info Meeting
Our Family Mission Trip is headed to Austin during Spring Break to help our ministry partner, Community First Village. This year’s trip will be March 19-22 and is for single adults, couples and families with elementary age kids and older. Want to learn more about it? Please come to an information meeting on Sun, Jan. 25 at 12:45pm in the Church.
Summer Mission Trip Information Meeting
All middle school and high school youth AND their parents are asked to attend an informational meeting about our 2026 Summer Mission Trips on Sun, Jan. 25 @ 12:15pm in the Church. We’ll cover trip details, fundraising dates, expectations, and answer questions. Please plan for both parents and youth to attend.
Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting is Sun, Jan. 25 at 9:30am between the services in the Church. This is a great chance to plug in to everything that is going on here and to vote for your new vestry members and convention delegates. Because we are in the Church between services, this will be an abbreviated Parish Meeting that will primarily focus on the election, a check-in on our financial status and the presentation of the 2026 budget. Everyone in the Parish is invited. It’s a great way to see all the many facets at work in the ministry of St. Laurence Church.
Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday is the day we honor all those boys, girls and adults involved in Scouting. Boys from our own Boy Scout Troop 168 will be our ushers and our Cub Scout Pack 168 will be here as well. We will have a special blessing for all those involved in any type of Scouting program - Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Venture, etc. We encourage everyone involved in scouting to come in their uniform.
St. Laurence Men's Group
All men of the Parish are invited to watch the NCAA Championship Game on Mon, Jan. 19 at 6:30pm at Mark Edson’s House (801 Gallant Fox Tr., Keller). Bring your favorite beverage and a donation for dinner.
XYZ Group Lunch
XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a late lunch on Sat, Jan. 17 at 2:00pm at Armend’s Restaurant (2315 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake). Everyone is welcome.
Inscribe These Words Bible Study
Our next Inscribe These Words Bible Study will study Paul’s letter to the Philippians and will begin on Wed, Jan. 14. This 5-week study will finish on Feb. 11, in time for Ash Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to join in. We meet from 6:30-7:30pm in the Church and split the time between small group discussions and a large group lecture. There is some reading and homework questions each week, which helps to deepen your understanding of the book. We will have an optional dinner at Chiloso in Southlake at 5:45pm.
God Squad
Our Youth Group just for 4th & 5th graders is meeting next Sun, Jan. 11 for a fun time of games, discussion, snacks & Jesus! Plus they’ll be talking about the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit from the Armor of God. 3:30-5:00pm in the Youth Room.
Care Givers Lunch
The Care Giver’s Ministry will have their next lunch on Sat, Jan. 10 at 11:00am at Mac’s on Main (909 S Main St, Grapevine). All those who take care of ailing or disabled loved ones or have recently lost loved ones are invited.
St. Laurence Women's Group
In the spirit of the season of Epiphany and the visit of the Magi, all women of the Parish are invited to the home of Laura Daviau for a “Favorite Things” gift exchange party and dinner. While we discourage the gifting of gold, frankincense or myrrh, please bring one item worth roughly $25 which will be given in a fun white elephant gift exchange. Please bring a bottle of wine to share and $10 to offset the cost of dinner. 6:30-8:00pm. Childcare for kids 5 and under is available at the Church for anyone who makes a reservation 24 hours in advance by clicking the link below.
Christmas Eve Service
Be a Part of Our Christmas Celebration! Bring your family, friends and neighbors and join us at one of our Christmas Eve services.
Our 5:00pm Christmas Eve service is a perfect service for families with young children.
The 7:00pm Mass is a beautiful service for everyone, especially those not wanting to be out late.
Our Solemn Mass begins at 11:00pm with incredible music and candlelight, and is a glorious celebration of the birth of our Lord. Come early at 10:30pm to sing Christmas carols and enjoy festive music.
Nursery is available for the 5:00 and 7:00pm services.
Confessions
Confessions will be heard with Fr. Crary in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.
Confessions
Confessions will be heard with Fr. Jordan in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.
Confessions
Confessions will be heard with Fr. Rogers in the Chapel. This booklet is a great resource to prepare for your confession.
Children's Christmas Pageant
Join us for our very special Children’s Christmas Pageant on Sun, Dec. 21 at 5:00pm in the Church. Get it on the Grandparent’s calendars now! The cuteness factor will be through the roof at this not-to-be-missed event. Join us for cookies and hot chocolate outside after the pageant.
Middle School & High School Christmas Party
Join us for our Youth Group Christmas Party from 12:15-2:15pm on Sun, Dec. 21. Don't forget to bring a wrapped $10.00 gift card if you'd like to participate in our gift card exchange. Come hungry and ready to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!
Gainesville State School Visit
On Sun, Dec. 21, 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, Dec. 5 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.
XYZ Group Lunch
XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a late lunch on Sat, Dec. 20 at 2:00pm at Wildwood Grill (2700 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake). Everyone is welcome.