LAWRENCEs - A DEACON AND MARTYR OF THE CHURCH AND A MUSICMAKER WHO ENTERTAINED MILLIONS ...........

Next to St. Stephen, the first Martyr of the Catholic-Christian Faith, who was a Deacon of the Church, St. Lawrence, is perhaps the most well known canonized saints, who was both a Deacon and Martyr.  As a dedicated Christian Disciple, Lawrence faithfully ministered to fellow Believers in the 4th Century.  Lawrence's commitment to his ministry and the People of God he served served was so effective, that during the persecutions, under Emperor Valerian.  He was put to death, and became an exemplary martyr of the Catholic-Christian Faith.  In the face of opposition, persecution, and execution, St. Lawrence remained steadfastly committed to God and his membership and ministry, in the Church - for which he has been continuously commemorated.Our neighboring parish in next door North Highlands, is named for St. Lawrence.  So today i wish their current Pastor, Rev. Fr. Enrique Alvarez, and the parishioners of St. Lawrence's Church, a very happy Feast Day.  In the United Sates, the most popular and famous of Lawrences in the 20th Century was bandleader and television show host, Lawrence Welk, "the Champagne Music-maker".  A devout Catholic-Christian, who faithfully witnessed to his discipleship, by the way in which he lived and carried out his work as a musician.  His Saturday night television program, which was broadcast on ABC-TV, fro 1955-1970; and in syndication 1970-1982; remains a mainstay on the Public Broadcasting System, all these years later.  The Lawrence Welk Show, premiered on network television, the very same autumn, St. Lawrence's Parish, was founded in North Highlands, 1955...........Remembering These Two Beloved Disciples Of The Lord Jesus, "With A Song In Our Hearts",   Fr.  Troy