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St. Lawrence

Diocese of Metuchen

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Address

Norwood Avenue
Chester, NJ 08879

About St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Rite parish located in Chester, NJ, within the Diocese of Metuchen. St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome under Pope Sixtus II and was martyred in 258 AD. He is venerated as the patron saint of deacons, cooks, and the poor.

The parish offers 18 Masses weekly, including 5 on Sunday. Confession is available at 3 scheduled times. Adoration is offered at 4 scheduled times, and Masses are also celebrated in Spanish.


St. Lawrence is a Roman Catholic parish in Chester, New Jersey, part of the Diocese of Metuchen. The parish offers Mass 18 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 11 AM and 12:30 PM and 6 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM
9 AM
11 AM
12:30 PM
Spanish
6 PM

Monday

8 AM
9 AM
7 PM
Spanish

Tuesday

8 AM
9 AM

Wednesday

8 AM
9 AM

Thursday

8 AM
9 AM

Friday

8 AM
9 AM

Saturday

9 AM
5 PM

Confession Schedule

Monday

6:30 PM - 7 PM
6:30 PM

Saturday

4 PM - 4:30 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday: 5 PM (Continues until Friday 10 AM in church, then Friday 10 AM - 5 PM in chapel)
Friday: - 10 AM (Continues from Thursday 5 PM in church)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Lawrence?

St. Lawrence Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 6 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

When is confession at St. Lawrence?

St. Lawrence confession times: Monday 6:30 PM - 7 PM, 6:30 PM; Saturday 4 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Lawrence?

Yes, St. Lawrence celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Lawrence have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Lawrence offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 9 AM, 7 PM.

Where is St. Lawrence located?

St. Lawrence is located at Norwood Avenue, Chester, NJ 08879. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Lawrence have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. Lawrence offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Thursday 5 PM; Friday - 10 AM.