Saint Lawrence is a parish family united as disciples of Jesus. We welcome all to our community of faith. Our goal is to share and foster the gospel values of worship, charity, justice and service. St. Lawrence has been called "The Little Church with the Great Big Heart" because of the tremendous accomplishments of this parish in its first 100 years. The parish has gained recognition by putting Christian charity into action and reaching out to help others. History much has changed in Weehawken, and in Hudson County, since the earliest days of the parish. The influx of immigrants and others attracted by the industry of the area caused the parish to grow rapidly in its early days. Later, in the decades after World War II, shifts in population patterns and the construction of the Lincoln Tunnel in the 1930s nearly forced St. Lawrence to close permanently as it approached its half-century mark. Fortunately, throughout its history, the church has been blessed with priests of extraordinary dedication, guidance and strength as well as loyal generous and persistent parishioners.