The theme for this year is from Psalm 73: To be near God is my happiness. But really, to be near God is understating it.  It’s not enough to just be near God.  We are called to love the Lord with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength!  Our pastor, Fr. Drew, is asking his parish family to grow near to God through PRAYER and LOVE.

Since its founding 33 years ago, St. Laurence has been a welcome harbor, striving to be a people centered in the love of Christ, living to glorify God in all we do.  Here we find spiritual refreshment and renewal, numerous opportunities to learn & grow in our faith, and a variety of channels to grow in fellowship and serve others with gladness.  
We are abundantly blessed with a 17-acre campus which includes a beautiful church that seats 1,500 people for each Mass; a Chapel of Divine Mercy for perpetual adoration; the National Blue Ribbon award winning St. Laurence Catholic School for PreK-Grade 8; the Weekday Children’s Program, a sought-after early childhood education program; and the Ave Maria Parish Life Center where we offer everything from religious education to speakers, retreats, workshops, bible studies, prayer groups and many more ways to draw near to God.

St. Laurence is a parish of 7,600 families, committed to learning, growing, connecting and loving through 90+ ministries and parish groups.  All are welcome to discover ways to live out your unique call in life as a child of God and disciple of Jesus.  

On behalf of Fr. Drew Wood, Fr. Jaison Thomas, Fr. Truong Son, and our deacons and parish staff, we welcome you to St. Laurence and invite you to engage in the life of this vibrant Catholic community!  There is something for everyone here — meaningful ways to serve, to pray, to worship, to learn and to grow in fellowship and friendship.

Join us on our journey of growing as an Engaged Church!