Lent is a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—a time to reflect and give. This year, our Parish Lenten Appeal supports the St Laurence Compassion Fund, which provides confidential assistance to those facing hardship both within and beyond our parish. 

Traditionally sustained through weddings and funerals, this fund now relies on the generosity of our community. Your gift, no matter the size, helps provide essentials like food, transportation, and emergency support to those in urgent need. 

Would you consider making a Lenten offering to sustain this vital ministry? 

Appeal runs through Easter Sunday. Donate via our special Appeal envelope or in your usual way.

Together, let us love and serve as Christ calls us to.

As part of Holy Week, St. Laurence is holding a soup supper on Thursday, April 17 at 6 pm, prior to the Maundy Thursday service. We are seeking volunteers for set up at 4:30, soup makers (20 servings), and bread or bun providers. 

Please contact Sylvia at sylviawallisccb@gmail.com to sign up to attend or to help.

Continues tomorrow!

In his previous parish, Philip was known for his live-streamed Morning Prayer. He returns to this practice for Lent, but with a different pattern. This offering is for anyone in the Diocese of New Westminster or anyone who would find it helpful. Could you share this with others?

So, this Lent, join Philip for around 30 minutes of prayer and reflection each Monday in Lent at 8 AM (live) and daily through Holy Week on Facebook and Youtube. Each session will use the Sunday Collect and Readings to offer a fresh perspective for the week ahead. Missed it live? Watch it anytime afterward. All are welcome!

Facebook: StLaurenceCoquitlam

Youtube: @StLaurenceCoq

Curt will be away from the office until April 3, 2025.
If you have an emergency, please contact Philip at Philip.Cochrane@saintlaurence.ca

A Message from the Rector & Wardens

As many of you will know, our Operations Manager, Curt Bruneski, was married to Tammy Grimes at 3PM on Saturday, March 22 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Orcas Island, WA. Now that Curt is on annual leave until April 3, we have the opportunity to organize a wedding gift for them.

--Cards & Gifts: Please drop off or mail cards to the Parish Office within the next two weeks.
--Monetary Gifts: Contributions can be made via e-transfer (office@saintlaurence.ca) or by cheque.

We will collect all funds and present them as a total upon their return from honeymoon, along with a note of those who contributed (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).

Please also keep Curt and Tammy in your prayers as they begin this new chapter in their lives.

Many of us were inspired by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's bravery in challenging President Trump to show mercy during a sermon at his Inauguration Prayer Service.

Wherever you are, please join us for a five-week Lenten journey inspired by Bishop Budde's book, How We Learn to Be Brave. Each week, we’ll explore what it means to step forward in faith, even when faced with fear and uncertainty.

March 13: The Call to Courage
March 20: Facing Fear and Uncertainty
March 27: The Power of Community
April 3: Resilience in Suffering
April 10: A Courageous Yes

We meet on Thursdays at 10 AM for our in-person gathering at St Laurence or at 7:30 PM for our Zoom gathering.

Please register with Curt at the office either by email (office@saintlaurence.ca) or telephone.

Let’s journey together as we discover the bravery that comes through faith, community, and trust in God.

All are welcome!

Want coffee? ignYte is running a coffee sales fundraiser over the season of Lent. You can put in an order for locally roasted, small-batch coffee (or hot chocolate) online at:

 www.globalcoffeefundraising.ca/ignyte 

Up to $5 of every order goes to support ignYte, as we prepare for the CLAY gathering this summer. Coffee will be available for pick-up on Easter Sunday, April 20.

Upcoming Events:

Wed. Apr. 2 ignYte @ St. L

April 11-12 Make Way DYM Sleepover 

Wed. Apr. 16 ignYte @ GSL

Sat. Apr. 19 Youth Walk at the Park