2024 Chant Camp: Monday (July 8) to Friday (July 12)
Each year in July, St. Lawrence Church holds its annual week of Chant Camp for children and youth ages seven* to eighteen. Each day consists of Holy Mass, instruction from qualified musicians and seminarians, and recreation at a nearby park. All students are accepted regardless of prior experience and given assignments based on their age and musical ability. This year at the conclusion of camp, students will sing for a late morning High Mass on the Feast of Saint John Gualbert, Abbot followed by a pizza party at the park.
Chant Camp Daily Schedule
For Parishioners
$55 for first child, then $15 for each additional child in family. Registration begins on Sunday, May 21.
Non-Parishioners
$175 for first child, then $65 for each additional child in family. Registration begins on Sunday, June 4.
One parent/guardian's presence is required for a Camp Aide meeting on Sunday June 23 at 10:15am in the Parish Center at 112 State Street in the Aula Magna (3rd Floor).
Palm Sunday, March 24
- Regular Sunday Schedule for Low Masses
- Solemn High Mass with blessing of palms and procession - 11:00am
- Vespers - 5:00pm
Monday, March 25
- Regular Schedule for Low Masses
- Vespers - 5:00pm
Tuesday, March 26
- Regular Schedule for Low Masses
- Vespers - 5:00pm
Spy Wednesday, March 27
- Vespers - 5:00pm
- Stations of the Cross - 5:30pm
- Solemn High Mass - 6:30pm
Maundy Thursday, March 28
- Tenebrae - 7:00am
- Solemn High Mass - 6:30pm followed by All Night Adoration
Good Friday, March 29
- Tenebrae - 7:00am
- Solemn Liturgy - 3:00pm
- Vespers - 5:00pm
- Stations of the Cross - 5:30pm
Holy Saturday, March 30
- Tenebrae - 7:00am
- Easter Vigil - 8:00pm
Easter Sunday, March 31
- Low Masses - 7:30am & 9:00am
- Solemn High Mass - 11:00am
- Vespers with Holy Hour - 5:00pm
- No 6:00pm Mass
Gingerbread houses were made by the youth group, and the Knights of Columbus delivered the Christmas trees. The church and the parish center are starting to look a lot like Christmas.
Make your plans now to come to Mass on Sunday and Monday:
Sunday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
- Low Masses: 7:30am, 9am, 6pm
- High Mass: 11am
- 1st Vespers Christmas, followed by Exposition, Benediction, and Low Mass: 5pm
- Matins of Christmas: 9pm
Monday, Dec. 25: Christmas
- Midnight Mass: 12midnight
- Low Masses: 7:30am and 9am*
- Orchestral Mozart Mass: 11am
- 2nd Vespers of Christmas, followed by Exposition and Benediction: 5pm
Schedule for Christmas Eve (Sunday) and Christmas Day (Monday).
Sunday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
- Low Masses: 7:30am, 9am, 6pm
- High Mass: 11am
- 1st Vespers Christmas, followed by Exposition, Benediction, and Low Mass: 5pm
- Matins of Christmas: 9pm
Monday, Dec. 25: Christmas
- Midnight Mass: 12midnight
- Low Masses: 7:30am and 9am*
- Orchestral Mozart Mass: 11am
- 2nd Vespers of Christmas, followed by Exposition and Benediction: 5pm
* Confessions will be limited during these two Masses since both priests will be offering Masses. One will offer the public Mass while the other offers a private Mass. Along with All Souls Day, Mother Church allows a priest to offer three Masses on Christmas Day. In total, we will have six Masses said on Christmas, but only four will be public.
The youth of the parish are invited to participate in the the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. 
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 30.
Submissions must be turned in to the Parish Office no later than SUN DEC 24.