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St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish !

Matteson, Illinois

Parish Vision Statement

We, the people of St. Lawrence O'Toole, see ourselves as a welcoming, inclusive parish - a community of believers rooted in the teaching of Jesus Christ, sharing values and a common spirit, valuing our diversity, having a commitment to outreach and care that expresses itself in community involvement, providing opportunity for Catholic educational and spiritual renewal for all ages while providing for needed material resources and the utilization of the talents of all of our parishioners.

Parish Mission Statement

St. Lawrence O'Toole is a Catholic community of faith longing to know Jesus and working to build God's Kingdom. We seek to provide the opportunity for the expression of our people's gifts and varied cultures, living together in a spirit of Christian joy. We aspire to be a people of prayer, vision, service and invitation.

Parish Organization

Pastor: Rev. Michael J. Novick
Weekend Assistant: Rev. Gregory Cholewa, OMI
Deacons and Wives:
    Ross & Hermie Alcos
    John & Ann Rangel
    Ed & Carol Winter
Lay Ministers: Ms. Cathy Costelow, Mrs. Debbie Bohne, Mrs. Sally Doerr, Mrs. Annette Little
Principal: Mrs. Pat Hofkamp
Director of Religious Education: Ms. Jane Fagan
Director of Music: Ms. Pat Fointno
Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Mrs. Pattie Gallinaro
Business Manager: Ms. Donna Kay

Parish History

St. Lawrence O'Toole was established in 1959. For a full history, click here

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St. Lawrence O'Toole School now has their own subweb! You can access all the information from the top button at the left.

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St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish
2010 Lenten Schedule

“Come journey with Jesus
through 40 days of grace.”

Ash Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Masses: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, & 7:00 PM
Word Services: 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Parish Reconciliation Service
7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Stations of the Cross
7:00 Friday, February 19 & 26, March 5 , 19 & 26

Soup & Prayer
6:00 Wednesday evenings
February 24, March 3, 10, 17 & 24
In the Parish Office
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St. Lawrence O'Toole Community School Survey Completed

The survey has now been completed. Thank you very much to everyone who took the time to complete it. Your input is very important.

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The March 14 bulletin is now online in .pdf format.
NOTE: Our online bulletins now include the ads from our printed bulletin. Please patronize these wonderful advertisers!

[NOTE: In order to read PDF files, you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat reader from Adobe]

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Ministers' Schedule for February, March, and April 2010 (added January 29, 2010)
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NEW! SLOT Athletic Spritwear!
(added December 1, 2009)
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NEW REVISION!! O'Toole 2009-2010 Athletic Registration and Release Form (added September 22, 2009)

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New!! Athletic Calendar 2008-2009 (added Dec. 1, 2008)

Athletic Board Members (2008-2009) (added Nov. 24, 2008)

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We've added a button (DONATE) on the left side to easily connect to ParishPay - check it out!!
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St. Lawrence O'Toole School Named an NCLB BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL for 2006!!!!!
Click here for details!
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Last modified: December 09, 2009