St. Laurence 40th Anniversary

With gratitude for all God has given this parish, we celebrate a milestone 40th anniversary this year!  On August 1, 1985, our parish was founded, so the whole month of August 2025 will be dedicated to remembering and celebrating. Join in the celebration!

August 1-9, 2025
Pray the St. Laurence Novena
We invite everyone in the parish to pray this simple & beautiful 9-day prayer leading up to the Feast Day of our patron St. Laurence..

Saturday, August 9, 5pm-9pm
St. Laurence Fun Day at the Ave Maria Center
Food trucks (or bring your own picnic), games, BINGO, Cake Walk, activities and historic displays.  

Sunday, August 10, All Masses
Feast of St. Laurence
Former clergy and priests who grew up at St. Laurence will return to celebrate Mass, with receptions in the parish hall following all 5 Masses that day. Tour historic displays and enjoy some classic Bazaar favorite foods.

August 23-24, All Masses
Celebration of Ministries
Take advantage of this annual opportunity to browse our many parish groups, speak directly with their representatives and sign up for a new way to LOVE, LEARN, CONNECT & GROW at St. Laurence.

Friday, August 29, 7:05pm
St. Laurence Family Night at Constellation Field
Sit in the St. Laurence section to watch the Space Cowboys take on the Albuquerque Isotopes. Wear your commemorative St. Laurence t-shirt to the game and see Fr. Reginald throw out the first pitch! PURCHASE YOUR SEATS NOW!

Friday, September 12, 7:30pm
St. Laurence Music Ministry Concert
Singers and musicians from our talented Music Ministry will present a concert of the "Music of St. Laurence" in the church. Free and open to everyone.

 DOWNLOAD THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT FLIER! 
Visit this page often for regular updates on the 40th Anniversary activities.

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Download the Official St. Laurence Timeline
 Discover the key moments that have shaped our parish’s history over the past 40 years. From our humble beginnings to the vibrant community we are today, this timeline captures the milestones that tell our story.

ST. LAURENCE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTIONSt. Laurence is more than just the place we go to church. We are a parish family made up of families, each with our own stories and shared experiences.  What’s your St. Laurence story? 
If you have a St. Laurence moment or memory that you’d like to describe, please email Becky Wilkinson at [email protected].
 
If you have a hardcopy photo or memorabilia that you’d like to share, drop them off at the parish office.  (Please label if you’d like to pick them up following our anniversary celebration.)
 
If you have a digital photo or video that you’d like to share, please CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW. (Password is our zip code.)

Submit a photo or video electronically