St. Lawrence has launched the Generation to Generations Capital Campaign to build a stronger foundation for the young people of the parish and for future generations to grow in faith. With your support, this campaign will establish firmly our position as a mature parish without debt, maintain and improve the spaces needed for the many activities our vibrant life requires, and preserve the beauty and tradition of our church and liturgy.
The campaign hopes to raise between $1.6 million and $2.1 million over the next three years for these imporant projects:
- purchase 112 State Street (the Parish Center)
- pay off the mortgage for the church
- make important repairs to the rose window and parish social hall
- and expand rectory space to accommodate more visitors and an additional priest in the future
St. Lawrence Bookstore, located in the basement of the Parish Center at 112 State Street, Harrisburg, Penn., now sells its products online. It can be reached at bookstore.stlawrence.cc.
The bookstore is open on Sundays following the 7:30am Mass until 1pm. Any purchases made online can be picked up at the bookstore during those hours, or by request at other times.
The parish hopes that parishioners will deepen their faith by reading lives of the saints and other books on the teachings of our holy religion. In addition, the bookstore will provide access to important sacramentals such as scapulars and rosaries. Many of the products sold in the bookstore are donated by other parishioners, and all proceeds go to support the parish's mission for the salvation of souls.
Having opened in December 2025, in its first weeks the bookstore sold the following products:
- Vade Mecum
- The Four Last Things by Fr. Martin von Cochem, OSFC
- The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, by Jason Craig
- The Ox Was An Angel-Saint Thomas Aquinas
- Humility of Heart by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo
- Saint Joseph Daily Missal
- A Story of Saint Theresa
- Baltimore Catechism Three
- Scapulars
- St. Laurence & The Holy Grail, by Janice Bennett
- Roman Catholic Daily Missal 1962 from Angelus Press
- A Story of Saint Joan of Arc
- Visits to the Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Virgin Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguori
- The Man Who Limped to Heaven-Saint Ignatius of Loyola
- Crucifix
- The Church and Creation
- Classic Catholic Meditations, by Fr. Bede Jarrett, O.P.
- The Practice of the Presence of God, by Bro. Lawrence of the Resurrection
- David-King of Israel
- A Story of Saint Joseph
- Mother Love (Angelus Press)
- The Ways of Mental Prayer, by Dom Vitalis Lehodey
- A Story of Our Lady of Fatima
- A Story of Saint Lucy
- Donations, Spare Change, Petty Cash
- Child of Many Wonders-Infant Jesus of Prague
- A Story of Saint Patrick
- Return to Order, by John Horvat II (Signed Book)
- Highway of Missionaries: An Illustrated History of the Diocese of Harrisburg
- The Catechism of the Council of Trent
- Padre Pio Under Investigation, by Francesco Castelli
- The Mystical City of God, by Mary of Agreda
- Sex and the Sanctity of Life, by William E. May
- A Story of Saint Paul, Apostle
- Pope Peter, by Joe Heschmeyer
- Many used books at the $20, $10, $5, and $1 levels.
- Other Sacramentals
O God, Who by the guidance of a star didst this day reveal thy Sole-Begotten Son to the Gentiles, grant that we who know Thee by faith may be brought to the contemplation of Thy heavenly majesty.Bless, + O Lord, almighty God this home that it be a shelter of health, chastity, self-conquest, humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the commandments, and thanksgiving to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. May this blessing remain for all time upon this dwelling and to all those who live herein. Through Christ our Lord.
Winners have been selected for the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest of 2025, hosted by the Mater Dei Council of the Knights of Columbus, #17914. Scores were determined by a panel of three judges; a representative of the Knights of Columbus (Mr. Paul Thomas May), a parishioner with expertise in art (Mrs. Amanda Healy), a member of the parish staff (Fr. Cortes, FSSP).
Ages 5-7
1st Place Joseph Russell
2nd place Margaret Mary May
3rd place John Russell
Ages 8-10
1st Place Rose Sracic
2nd Place Gemma Asso-Gonzalez
3rd Place Regina Lakatos
Ages 11-14
1st Place Bella Sracic
2nd Place Felicity Hepburn
3rd Place Marianna Asso-Gonzalez
Ages 15-18
1st Place Ana Lakatos
2nd place Ana & Teresa Fair
3rd Place Arianna Showers
Click here to see all the submissions by the students of our parish in 2025.
Congratulations to all the winners!
The youth of the parish are invited to participate in the the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest organized by the Knights of Columbus.
There will be four age categories and cash prizes for the top three submissions in each age group for a total of $320.
AWARDS
- 1st place: $50
- 2nd place: $20
- 3rd place: $10
AGE GROUPS
- 5–7
- 8–10
- 11–14
- 15–18 (not yet a high school graduate)
RULES
- Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
- Poster should be approximately 11x17 inches.
- However, the Council will not disqualify based on poster size.
- If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used, the poster must be laminated or covered with clear plastic.
JUDGING (posters will be judged using a 100-point system):
- Slogan (how clear is the theme): 30 points
- Visuals (how clearly the art conveys this message beautifully): 30 points
- Overall impact (degree to which it induces one to reflect on the topic and captures the viewers attention): 40 points
Once judged, all artwork will be on display at 112 State Street and winners will be announced at the Parish Christmas party on Saturday, December 27. Top scoring winners will be separated in to grade categories and will be sent to the State for further judging.
Submissions must be turned in to the Parish Office no later than SUN DEC 14.
Click here to see last years posters.