I'm New to Holy Family - St. Laurence R.C. Parish, Brooklyn. Where Do I Start?
Welcome!
We’re so glad you came to visit our parish site! We are not just a building; we are a group of people from diverse backgrounds who have connected to make up our church family. Growing together in our relationship with the Lord, we have devoted ourselves to let God transform us and through us to the community we serve.
We invite you to stop by and visit our wonderful community.
We are a population of diversity and a family of believers seeking extraordinary lives in the love of Jesus Christ.
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Finding Holy Family - St. Laurence R.C. Parish
Confession Times
Holy Family – St. Laurence
Saturdays 4:00pm to 4:45pm in the church or by appointment
Mass Times
Holy Family Worship Site
Weekdays: 9:00am
Saturdays: 9:00am; Vigil Mass at 5:00pm
Sundays: 8:00am, 9:15am (Creole), 11:15am (Family Mass) & 12:45pm
Holy Days of Obligation: 9:00am & 7:30pm (Bilingual)
St. Laurence Worship Site
Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am
Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00pm
Sundays: 9:30am & 12:00pm (Spanish)
Holy Days of Obligation: 9:00am & 7:30pm (Bilingual)
Office Hours
Holy Family
Rectory Office Hours:
Weekdays:
9:00am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Other times by appointment only.
St. Laurence
Rectory Office Hours:
Weekdays:
9:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am to 2:00pm
Other times by appointment only.
Mass: What to Expect
The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith.
In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.
A Letter from Very Reverend Edward R. P.
Welcome!
We’re so glad you came to visit our parish site! We are not just a building; we are a group of people from diverse backgrounds who have connected to make up our church family. Growing together in our relationship with the Lord, we have devoted ourselves to let God transform us and through us to the community we serve.
We invite you to stop by and visit our wonderful community.
Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Altagracia Committee
Contact the parish office for details.
ARISE in Christ
The ARISE Together in Christ Parish Team (APT) coordinates the recruitment and training of parish leaders for each season of the ARISE process. Holy Family’s English and Creole speaking groups meet...
Bereavement Ministry
Bereavement Group is for people who have experienced a loss and after several months of grieving now enter into a new period of trying to grapple with the loss they have experienced. Our group is...
Black History Committee
Our mission is to serve as disciples of change in helping to further cultural diversity in the Catholic Church. We wish to pass on our Black Catholic tradition to our church family and neighborhood...
Caminando Con Jesús (Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group)
The Holy Spirit is alive and well in the life of the Church. Join our Spanish language charismatic prayer group and learn to experience the movements of the Spirit in your own life. St. Laurence...
Choir
We've heard your voice during Mass. Yes, you. Keep doing that beautiful singing that you do--just do it from the choir loft! Get in touch with our Music Director and join one of our Mass's choirs,...