St. Lawrence Martyr

Archdiocese of Baltimore - July 18, 2019 

Press Release

Catholics Concerned about Health Risks Posed by Excessive Heat Excused from the Obligation to Attend Mass this Weekend

Archbishop William E. Lori is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a grave cause, such as the health risks posed by severe weather. Forecasters are predicting excessive heat for this coming weekend, posing a health risk to many, including the elderly.

Many parishes in the Archdiocese stream Mass live on parish websites and social media channels. A list of Masses streamed online is posted on the Archdiocese’s website, www.archbalt.org/online-mass/. Radio Mass of Baltimore also airs live from St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Baltimore on WCBM-680 AM at 9 a.m. Sunday and is re-aired the same day at 6 p.m. The Eternal Word Television Network also broadcasts the Mass at various times each day. Check www.ewtn.com for listings. Those who cannot safely attend Mass are encouraged to participate through one of these options.

The readings for Sunday, July 21, 2019, the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072119.cfm.

In Baltimore City, Catholic Charities will operate Our Daily Bread, My Sister’s Place, My Brother’s Keeper and the Weinberg Housing and Resource Center as a cooling center for those seeking a respite from the heat during the day. Catholic Charities will also keep the shelter dormitories in those facilities open during the day so that people experiencing homeless can avoid the heat.

The Archbishop prays for the health and safety of all during this extreme weather.

Our Campus  is located at 7850 Parkside Blvd, Hanover, MD 21076!

Waze will show the correct location, however, while Google and Bing will show you the location for Parkside Blvd, they do not show the exact location of the church.  Do NOT take Max Blob's Park Rd, it is a dead end. Take Parkside Blvd, then keep heading down, past the townhomes and construction. Go straight through the traffic circle. At the end of the paved road, take a right (you'll see the St. Lawrence sign) and head down the driveway to see our new building!

All Masses will take place in the dedicated Worship Space.

St. Lawrence Martyr is a rapidly-growing parish with a long history (over 150 years!) and an active congregation. And we're growing.

At our core is a sense of community, we share a closeness that leads to unity. We are at our best when welcoming new members and sharing God's Sacraments.

Our gifts include our closeness as a parish, the strong faith we share, and our outreach to the needy. Please check out the Ministries page to find out more.

We value our gift of welcoming others, but we recognize that there are still opportunities for growth so that we can be a truly inviting community. We hope you will join us!