onday—Friday: 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

Reverend Daniel F. Swift, Pastor, father_dan@smlparish.org

Reverend Carlos A. Florez, Parochial Vicar, cflorez@smlparish.org

Deacon Ken Motylinski

Deacon Joseph Tedeschi

Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator

Christine Brandt, Pastoral Associate

Jean E. Hoover, School Principal

MaryPat Scordato, Director of Religious Education

Sister Regina McCalla, SSJ, Liturgy/Music Coordinator

Linda Xerri, Parish Youth Minister

Georgiana Francisco, Minister of Evangelization and Marketing

Harry Meshirer, Parish Bookkeeper

Nancy Finan, Candace Corrado, Administrative Assistants

Holly Hicks, Graham McFarland, Parish Trustees

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Website Address: http://www.smlparish.org

Email Address: email@smlparish.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/smlparish

School Website: http://www.smlschool.org

Knights of Columbus: http://www.Medfordknights.org

“God is rich in mercy,

because of His boundless love for us.” Ephesians 2:4 tells us God’s

love knows no boundaries and neither does St. Mary of the Lakes.

New parishioners, regardless of where they live, are welcome and

encouraged to register at our parish. Registration forms are

available at the doors of the church, in the parish office, and on our

website at smlparish.org. Click on contact us/registration.

Confessions are heard on

Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 4:30 p.m. You may also call the parish office to make an appointment for a different time.

Please call the parish office anytime or speak to one of the priests after Mass.

As of February 12th, the Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated once a month on the second Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Session prior to their child’s Baptism. Sponsors also are encouraged to attend. Call the parish office (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 as early as possible to make the necessary arrangements.

Congratulations to our engaged couples. Call (609) 654-8208, Ext. 117 to make arrangements for your wedding. We suggest you call at least a year in advance.

If you or someone you know is considering becoming a Catholic Christian or if you were baptized Catholic but never received First Communion and/or Confirmation, call (609) 654-8208, Ext.113. There are no tests to pass or fail. There is only faith to give and share.

Every Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass, concluding with Benediction at 7:00 p.m.

The Sacraments are available to anyone confined to home or institution. Please contact the parish office if you know anyone who is unable to get to church.

Parish Office 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 Ext.110

Parish Health Ministry 654-8208 Ext.610

St. Mary of the Lakes School 196 Route 70 654-2546 Ext.210

Parish Religious Education 196 Route 70 654-2546 Ext.310

Parish Youth Minister 40 Jackson Road 654-2546 Ext.111

St. Vincent de Paul 1 Jones Road 953-0021

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Saturday February 11

5:30 p.m. Dolores Vitt—Her Family

Sunday February 12

7:30 a.m. For Our Parishioners

9:00 a.m. Sylvia Cox—The Karbasian Family

10:30 a.m. Dorothy Corbett—The Loughlin Family

12:00 p.m. Arthur Costello—SML Clergy, Staff, and

Parishioners

6:00 p.m. Anna M. Blake—Jim and Marian Incognito

Monday February 13

7:15 a.m. Tish Thomas—Ephraim and Joan Block

Delores B. Vitt—Her husband, Alan

9:00 a.m. Charles O. Stout—The Maida Family

Alex Curcio—Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Karanzalis

Tuesday February 14

7:15 a.m. Francesca Russo—The DiStasi Family

Raymond Welsh—James and Suzanne Dwyer

9:00 a.m. Daniel Roesner—Mike and Anne Finan

Ralph, Henry and Rose Esposito—Tina Marie

Wednesday February 15

7:15 a.m. Louis Reen—Ava Meakim

9:00 a.m. Douglas Paul Joyce—His Family

John Mammino—The Vaihinger Family

Thursday February 16

7:15 a.m. Edna Dion—The Xerri Family

9:00 a.m. Rosalinda and Domenick DeLaurentis—Dr.

and Mrs. Mark DeLaurentis

Friday February 17

7:15 a.m. Nicholas Garner—His Loving Family

Deacon Tim Collins—Dan and Ginny Szymanek

9:00 a.m. Anna Dunphy—Rita O’Connor

Mark Bricker—Patricia and Thomas Holmes

Saturday February 18

9:00 a.m. Kenneth Scupp—His Family

Marty Schama—Patricia Hiser

5:30 p.m. Harry Mountain—The Conklin Family

Sunday February 19

7:30 a.m. For Our Parishioners

9:00 a.m. Robert Rhoad—The Hellbergs

Yolanda Fidell—Her Husband

10:30 a.m. Lawrence J. Brown—The Hurley Family

12:00 p.m. Eileen McGovern—The McGovern Family

6:00 p.m. George E.L. Deitrich—The Clancy Family

Please pray for the souls of

Ruth Peters and Jane Branin

and keep their families in your prayers.

Long-term prayer requests (those over a year old) will not be published individually, but will be prayed for at each Mass, as will the following: Karen Achey,

Joseph Aromando, Sr., Louise Aub, Jane Branin, Bruce Bunning, Donna Burtis, Sr. Cathryn Byrne, Joan Ciocca, Kelsie Cole, Brooke Conklin, Alice D’Orisio, Bernadette DiAndrea, Thomas Dickinson, Theresa DiFrancesco, Theresa R. Dumas, Gladys Gail Donnelly, Lisa Dyonda, Baby Dyonda, Adrianna Ferringo, Bill Finegan, Abbey Fox, Harriet Galasso, Catherine Glass, Thomas Hanley, Jean Harley, Sawyer Michael Howarth, Ann Jannelli, Neil Johnson, Edmond Kessel, Monica Kinsella, John Lock, Michelle MacDonald Bendell, Nancy Mann, Daniel Mensel, Joseph Mooney, Carollane Piazza, Tom Prendergast, Bill Quigley, Joseph Ranoldo, Paolo Reyes, Kathy Reznyk, Alissa Rose Rorie, Pat Roskey, Marsh Ross, Helen Rotyliano, Joseph Rowan, Carol Santos, Michael Simpkins, Colleen Sorbello, Patricia Thomas, Cole Tronzo, Col. Michael Underkofler, Ret. USAF, Jamie Westphal and

LTJG Kevin Hickey, Ensign Sean Hickey, Lt. William Hock, USAF; Private John Anderson, C1C Kyle Brandt, USA; Captain Matthew Sturgis, USA, Spc. Nicholas Graham; 1

st Lt. Erin Corcoran, USA; 1

st LT

Katherine Collins, USA; Capt. Kevin Emmons, USAF, Major Suzanne Gillern, US Army, Lt. Matthew Knepper, USN, LTJG Jeremy Griffin,

USN; Pvt. Nicholas Lawrence, USA; GM3 David Lewis, USN; Brigadier General Steve Gilland, US Army and Jonathan Ross, Combat Medic, USN

Thank you for your service to our country!

Bring your offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, what you have vowed to give and your free will offerings...because

the Lord Your God has blessed you. Deut 12:6-7

Altar flowers for today’s Masses and throughout the week were

graciously donated

In Thanksgiving from an anonymous parishioner.

First Announcement for

Dave Andrew Master and Josephine Cusumano

Donations In Cash $ 2,999.50

Donations In Envelopes $ 29,952.91

Average Envelope Gift $ 32.49

Total Number of Envelopes 1,024

St. Vincent de Paul (Poor Boxes) $ 359.55

Church Offertory Collection for Sunday, February 5, 2017

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SML celebrated National Scout Sunday on February 5th. All scouts in attendance received a special SMLCCS badge from Father Dan and garnered other meritorious badges during celebration of the Mass. Everyone, including older scouts, recited the scout pledge for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies and Daisies. Patrick Kearney of Scout Pack 108 in Medford organized this special event with the parish to honor our scouts for their good deeds and service to others.

We can all help the Church by praying for vocations. We have a Pray for Vocations icon of the Mother of the Eternal High Priest which parish families can take home after Sunday Mass, pray for vocations together every day for a week, and return the icon to the sacristy for the next family to pray the following week.

The number of priests may continue to diminish without our help and prayers! Sign roster on bulletin board outside sacristy if you can participate. Those praying for vocations this month are the Hess Family, the DelRossi Family, and the Finan Family.

There will be a workshop for all readers on Monday, February 27th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Center. This refresher course is for all those involved in the Reader Ministry. As we prepare for the season of Lent, this is a good time to look at our ministry and our personal relationship with Christ. Respond by email to Sister Regina at rmccalla@smlparish.org.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 21st, at 10:30 a.m. in the Emmaus Center. Please join in if you have an interest in knitting/crocheting shawls while

praying for those who are infirm, in chemotherapy, or have other illnesses. Members come together each month to socialize over tea/coffee, while sharing shawls and/or patterns. For more information, call Rosemary Peters at (856) 574-4098.

Stop by the Emmaus Center today, February 12th, after the 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 a.m. Masses to visit with fellow parishioners and enjoy a hot or cold beverage with a doughnut or a delicious Medford Bagel Shop bagel. Gluten- free snacks will also be available.

The parish office will be closed in honor of President’s Day from Friday, February 17th through Monday, February 20th. School will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m., Friday, February 17th.

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Cara Elizabeth Keogh, Kathryn Elizabeth Monzo, and

Alexander Rollin White

who will be baptized this weekend.

Father Dan continues his adult scripture study on the Gospel of John from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Cancelled February 9th class will be made up on March 2nd.) Remaining classes (2/16, 2/23) will be held in the Emmaus Center. Please bring a canned good for the food pantry. If you need a Bible, New American Bibles will be sold for $6.00 at the class.

SML School seeks a part-time bookkeeper to manage its financial recordkeeping, process tuition payments, purchase orders, and school supplies/books, reconcile school class accounts, oversee vendor contracts and assist with budget preparation. The position reports to the School Principal and Business Administrator

Qualified candidates must have excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, be proficient in Word/Excel, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality; knowledge of QuickBooks a plus. Must be self-starter, well organized, and be able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/business/finance is preferred. Work experience in accounting with successful coursework in Business/Accounting may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Interested candidates should submit resume, two professional and one personal reference, salary requirements to Ms. Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator, St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School, 40 Jackson Road, Medford, NJ 08055 or email skraemer@smlparish.org. No telephone calls please.

If you are a single Roman Catholic man between the ages of 18 and 40 who would like to know more about an exciting and powerful approach to life in the Lord, join us for this month’s Priestly Vocation Discernment Meeting on Sunday, February 26th, from 6:00 p.m. (Mass) – 8:00 p.m. here at St. Mary of the Lakes Church. Join Father Mike Wallack, Father Dan Swift, and Father Carlos Florez for discussion on the priesthood, discernment, and vocations, and for dinner. RSVP/further information), email Father Dan at father_dan@smlparish.org.

St. Anthony, St. Anthony

Please come around

Something is lost

And cannot be found!

If you are missing something and can’t find it anywhere, maybe you brought it to and left it in church.

Check out our Lost and Found Bin in the Baptistry at the Jackson Road entrance. It contains an assortment of glasses, gloves, umbrellas, coats, including a boy’s leather jacket, and other items.

The Joy (Just Older Youth) Ministry invites ladies of the parish to participate in its Jewelry Exchange on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th, at Noon in the Emmaus Center. Ministry Members and others will bring in a wide array of costume jewelry from which participants can choose and exchange for a piece of their own jewelry. A short devotional will be made to Our Lady, the true Queen of Hearts. Cookies, coffee, and tea.

Rather than placing special/personal prayer intentions in a basket in the Daily Mass Chapel, you can now write your personal intentions in a book that sits on a lectern located on the left side of the Chapel. Enter “personal intention” for privacy if you do not wish to place specific names or intentions.

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SMLS honored Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, January 29th, with Mass in the Auditorium, followed by Open House for parishioners, families, students and newcomers. Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week has been the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Students took part in a pre-Mass program that focused on this year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service," demonstrating the value of Catholic education, what it provides young people, and its contributions to our church, our community, and our nation.

Matt Fish hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give SMLS a 51-48 victory over OLGC on 8th grader/Parent's Night at Ron Murphy Gymnasium (AKA “The Murph”). Friday, February 17th, will be a "White Out" game with white T- shirts for all SML students.

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Everyone is invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and attend one of the many social events to support our efforts to help the hungry and homeless families of Burlington County.

The Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, March 18th from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Indian Spring Country Club Ballroom/Marco's Restaurant. Cost is $125 per couple/$65.00 per person, which includes a sit-down dinner, a four-hour open bar, and a DJ for dancing.

Event is limited to 70 people, so make reservations as soon as possible as seating will on a first-come/first-served basis. Make your donation payable to The Knights of Columbus #6520 and mail to David Karbasian, 95 Nantucket Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.

St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Freehold has been elevated by the Holy See to the status of Co-Cathedral for the Diocese of Trenton. The Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., 10th

Bishop of Trenton, will mark the elevation during Mass, Sunday, February 19th at 11:30 a.m. Members of the Diocese are invited to witness this historic celebration by viewing a live video stream available on DioceseofTrenton.org and TrentonMonitor.com.

There will be a workshop for all readers on Monday, February 27th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Center. This refresher course is for those involved in the Reader Ministry. As we prepare for the season of Lent, this is a good time to look at our ministry and our personal relationship with Christ. Respond by email to

Sister Regina, rmccalla@smlparish.org.

A Virtus session will be held at St. Mary of the Lakes in the Parish Meeting Room at the back of the school on March 9th at 7:00 p.m. You may register at Virtusonline.org or contact the PREP office at smlprep@smlparish.org.

The Diocese of Trenton requires any adult who has regular contact with children or young people to attend a Virtus session. Virtus is a national program designed to assist adults in recognizing appropriate and inappropriate behavior towards children.

The First Eucharist Retreats are scheduled for February 25th at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the school. Parents or Confirmation candidates in need of service hours who would like to help at the retreats are encouraged to email the PREP office at smlprep@smlparish.org.

Please bring in last year’s palms and place them in the baskets and bins that will be located at every entrance of the church. They will then be burned and the ashes used as ashes for this year’s Ash Wednesday.

The Daughters will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Parish women and girls are welcome!

It’s time to plan for contributing to St. Vincent’s Easter Gifting Program. We are in need of a variety of sweets and other products, including Easter egg dye, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, chocolate kisses,

Peeps, Easter grass, small toys, baskets and more. Nothing that contains peanuts, however. Containers will be at Jackson Road and Parking Lot entrances.

Gifting dates are April 5th - 7th. Home Delivery is scheduled for April 2nd. All candy is needed by March 24th.

Once again, the volunteers of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are most grateful for your continued help, support, and generosity.

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This year’s YES/Habitat for Humanity trip is scheduled for June 19th through June 24th. Like last year and the year before, the SML YES Ministry will partner with Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake. The trip is open to all active, participating high school YES members who must be 16 years old by the date of departure.

The application is available on the parish website, www.smlparish.org, and submissions are due by Tuesday, February 28th. The qualifications and directions to apply can be found in the application. If you have any questions or need further information, email Linda Xerri at lxerrie@smlparish.org. Some photos from last year’s trip are below.

This Lenten season, our parish will be hosting Father Michael Sullivan, OSA, for a parish Lenten retreat. The theme of our retreat is “A Time of Grace.” The retreat will be the evenings of Sunday through Wednesday March 5th through March 8th.

Each evening, Fr. Michael will guide us through the evenings’ topic with humor and compassion, gently challenging us to continue growing in our faith. On Monday evening, March 6th, there will be an opportunity to go Confession. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this uplifting experience as we journey toward the glory of Easter.

Father Sullivan travels the country year-round providing parishes with unique and dynamic retreats. His mission schedule concentrates on the seven Sacraments. He makes his message known while adding a bit of humor and fun to the mission. Fear is not part of Father Sullivan's mission talk approach. People leave with a smile, his message well taken, and a feeling of pride in being Catholic.

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7th/8th graders interested in acting, singing, or dancing are invited to join the cast for Holy Cross Academy’s spring musical, Shrek. No auditions necessary!

Rehearsals take place Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m., with performances on April 5th, 10:00 a.m., April , 7:00 p.m., April 8th, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00pm, April 9th, 2:00 p.m. Email Brenda.Bacon@holycrossacademy.org for more information.

Paul VI High School presents the play, The Secret Garden, February 24th-25th, March3rd-4th at 7:30 in the school’s theater. A matinee will be held Sunday, February 26th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $12; reserve by email nestrella@pvihs.org

The Secret Garden Dinner Theater: meet cast and crew at a special dinner theater production on Saturday February 25th. Admission of $25 (adults), $13 (children 10 and under) includes dinner buffet 5:00-7:00 p.m. with appetizers, dinner, dessert and reserved seat for 7:30 p.m. evening performance.

The rollicking musical that years ago launched the career of Carol Burnett opens at the Merion Mercy Music Theater on Friday, February 24th, at 8:00 p.m. A comedy for the whole family to enjoy, this show adds a few twists to the fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea.

Performances are February 24/25 at 8:00 p.m., Feb-ruary 26 at 2:00 p.m., March 3/4 at 8:00 p.m. and March 5 at 2:00 p.m. Visit Merion Mercy's website for tickets or purchase at the door. The theater is locat-ed at Merion Mercy Academy at 511 Montgomery Road, Merion, PA.

The Arts at CCHS presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale. Performances: March 3-4, 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. and March 5th and March 12th at Noon and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available. Visit www.cchsperformingarts.com

Our YES Ministry will be collecting items needed to support a campaign sponsored by HeroinkillsNJ.org., a faith-based, non-profit organization which advocates for the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing of those struggling with addiction before and after treatment. Below are items our YES ministry is collecting this month. If you can donate, place item(s) in bins located at parking lot/Jackson Road entrances or PREP Office. For information, contact lxerri@smlparish.org or call extension 111.

Products Needed: shampoo, brushes, feminine products, conditioner, combs, tissues, deodorant, hand/body lotion, shower puffs/wash cloths, body wash/soap, hair ties, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Chapstick, flip flops, socks, razors, shaving cream, writing paper/pens, writing journals and stamps. Note: hygiene items must be alcohol free: alcohol cannot be one of the first ingredients listed.

Take the time to share in the presence of Christ in Adoration and to honor the Blessed Mother by participating in the Miraculous Medal Novena. The Novena is held in conjunction with Adoration on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Please note that Benediction is held once a month.

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I will be glad and rejoice in you I will sing

praise to Your name O Most High Psalm 9:2

Believe that I am with you and controlling all. When My Word has gone forth, all are powerless against it. Be calm. Never fear. You have much to learn. Go on until you can take the most crowded day with a song, “Sing unto the Lord.” The finest accompaniment to a Song of Praise to Me is a very crowded day. Let Love be the motive running through it all.

Be glad all the time. Rejoice exceedingly. Joy in Me. Rest in Me. Never be afraid. Pray more. Do not get worried. I am thy Helper. Underneath are the Everlasting Arms. You cannot get below that. Rest in them, as a tired child rests.

This year’s Diocesan Youth Conference is set for March 4 in St. Gregory the Great Parish, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. The day-long event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s theme is ABLAZE, taken from the words of St. Catherine of Siena: “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.”

Open to youth in grades nine through 12, DYC 2017 includes Christian contemporary music by DJ Bernal, opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and breakout sessions with the Sisters of Life and Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell. C.M. Keynote speaker is Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Father Augustino Torres known for his involvement with the Catholic Underground in New York City. Registration is $30. For information on available scholarships, email cimpar@DioceseofTrenton.org.

The Knights of Columbus are grateful to our parishioners for contributing to our Baby Bottle fundraiser to support our Right to Life efforts. Your generosity allowed us to raise more than $14,200 for Options for Women in Cherry Hill, which promotes the dignity of human life through the delivery of cost-free medical services, compassionate and confidential counseling, and education for men and women. Vivat Jesus!

The Young Adults Ministry (YAM) enjoyed an evening with Father Carlos at Braddock’s Tavern on Main Street in Medford. The topic of discussion was Purgatory. See flier in this bulletin about YAM’s upcoming Millennials Brunch.

The Parish Health Ministry hopes to increase its ministry with medical professionals who are interested in joining, volunteering, and enjoying camaraderie with members of the Ministry, which recently enjoyed its 25th anniversary. Comprised mostly of healthcare volunteers, the Ministry assists parishioners through education, visits, and guidance during times of illness or disability. There is no hands-on nursing. The Ministry will host two informational meetings tomorrow, February 13th at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Center. Consider attending to see if this is good fit for you. Call (609) 8208, Ext. 610 to register.

It’ll only cost you about an hour’s sleep.

Men of St. Mary of the Lakes, come join us at St. Joan of Arc at 6:00 a.m. on Fridays in Pedata Hall. The offer still stands! It’s never too late to sign up or show up! Go to www.stjoans.org/tmiy/ for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

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This retreat, which takes place on Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Maris Stella Retreat Center in Harvey Cedars, is an opportunity to develop a Celtic heart and you don’t even have to be Irish! Participants will experience a contemporary expression of the Celtic spirit through contemplative song, story, and ritual. We will metaphorically walk the pilgrim Journey of a Celtic Heart in the company of the Trinity, the angels, the famed Irish saints, including St. Brigid and St. Patrick, while always with Christ as our intimate companion.

Carmel Boyle lives in the heart of Ireland's Boyne Valley and her ministry is inspired by the sacred landscape and spirituality of her home. She is co-founder, with Dr. Geraldine Holton, of An Croí (the Heart) Wisdom Institute, a center of wisdom for personal, professional and spiritual life. She is an accredited spiritual director, supervisor, and an experienced retreat facilitator. Carmel also is an accomplished singer/songwriter and recording artist. Her voice has a healing quality that touches hearts, and her songs are simple and prayerful.

To register, call Sister Pat at (609) 494-2917 or email pdotzauer@comcast.net.

The mission of Religious Teachers Filippini is to “Go forth and teach the Word of God.” Their ministry is for the people of God who come to St. Joseph By the Sea for soul searching, trying to find peace in their lives and a God who understands them. On March 15th, they will offer a retreat entitled, Touched by an Angel.

To hear and trust God’s will, we need only to look at the life of St. Joseph as our example. Joseph was “touched by an angel” and entrusted with the care of God’s only Son. As we spend time with Joseph, we will look at our very own experiences of surrender and trusting the touch of God. Lunch and Mass included in the $45 cost. Arrival 9:30 a.m./Departure 2:30 p.m. Our presenter is Paulette Cicero, M.Th., CSD.

Feed My Sheep Casserole Ministry continues to need casseroles. We encourage students to participate in this ministry as a way to earn Confirmation service hours or National Honor Society hours. Three credit hours will be given per month for donations. Aluminum pans are available at the back of the church or the parish office.

Food must be frozen upon delivery to the parish office, Mon-Fri from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must be homemade in order to get credit. Label the lid with the contents. Do not place the child’s name on the lid. Casseroles should contain some protein, such as chicken or beef. Pasta dishes are fine, but add protein to the dish!

Record child’s hours in community service log and bring it to obtain a signature when food is delivered. Service logs per grade (6th through high school) are available at www.smlparish.org under the Faith Formation tab. Email any questions to lxerri@smlparish.org. As a reminder, eighth grade Confirmation service hours must be completed by March 1st. The requirement is five hours of service completed with a parent, grandparent, or sponsor.

The date is Friday, February 24th at St. Isaac Jogues’ Holy Family Center Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Ticket price is $30. Ten games will be called.

Includes one set of 10 Bingo Cards, coffee/tea. Tickets will be

available for 50/50s, basket raffles, and door prizes. Tables of eight may be reserved with prepays. For sale at the event: Daubers $1/each; Additional sheets: 10 for $10. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments. Must be 18 or older to attend.

The Knights of Columbus Women’s Auxiliary holds its next meeting on Wednesday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Center. Women in the parish aged 18+ are welcome to join. One need not be married to a Knight to join—just willing to help in charitable activities. Contact Carolyn Karbasian at ckarbasian@aol.com or call her at (609) 714-0620.

If we have no peace, it’s because we have

forgotten we belong to each other.

St. Teresa of Calcutta

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MILLENNIAL BRUNCH WHEN

February 25 11am-1pm

WHERE

Emmaus Center @ Saint Mary of the Lakes Church

RSVP TO THE GROUP BY FEBRUARY 18TH

MILLENNIALS.SML@GMAIL.COM

AGES 22-37

NO COST TO ATTEND

PURPOSE -Socialize

-Pray together

-Get to know fellow

millennials of faith

-Build a community

-Plan for the future

-Troubleshoot

challenges facing

the church today

SPREAD THE WORD Invite millennials

you may know to join

us

CONNECT WITH US Follow us on

Facebook @

MedfordMillennials

Ministry

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One way to know your faith is to get a copy of The Rosary Comic Book by Gene Yang and pray a rosary while reading it.

One way to live your faith is to think of something frivolous in your life that you spend too much time on, such as video games or watching dumb movies, and give it up.

One way to share your faith is to look for Catholic videos on YouTube and when you find a good one, leave an online comment for the creator. Then forward the link to others.

To begin this process, take the following self-assessment survey. On a scale of 1-5, indicate how true each of these statements is for you. 1 equals “not true”; 5

“very true,” (Note: not everything is supposed to be “very true” for you. Answer honestly so you can get a true picture of your spirituality.)

1. The most important thing about my faith is keeping close to God.

2. The most important thing about my faith is being a good person.

3. The most important thing about my faith is that it helps me cope with life’s ups and downs.

4. My faith motivates me to serve others.

5. My faith brings me a lot of inner peace.

6. I pray a lot, and prayer helps me feel closer to God.

7. My faith helps me feel better when I am sad.

8. Because of my faith, I try hard to be straight with people.

9. For me, going to church is an important way to stay close to God.

10. God and I are close.

11. My faith guides my decisions about what’s right and wrong.

12. My faith helps me stay hopeful.

13. Because of my faith, I pay attention to when others need help.

14. My faith helps me heal from emotional hurts.

15. Nothing is more important to me than my friendship with God.

16. My faith brings me a lot of happiness.

17. I have a strong relationship with Jesus as my friend and savior.

18. Living in a loving way is the most important thing about my faith.

19. Because of my faith, I believe it is wrong to tell racist or dirty jokes.

20. My faith helps me deal with my anger.

21. I am always interested in learning more about God.

Score profile, (Vertical, Horizontal, Internal):

Vertical—Add up the numbers you gave for statements #1, #6, #9, #10, #15, #17, #21 Your vertical score is ____;

Horizontal—Add up the numbers you gave for statements #2, #4, #8, #11, #13, #18, #19 Your horizontal score is____;

Internal—Add up the numbers you gave for statements #3, #5, #7, #12, #14, #16, #20 Your internal score is ____.

There are three dimensions to Christian spirituality, and these three dimensions are symbolized in the cross. The vertical dimension

of Christian spirituality, symbolized by the vertical beam of the cross, represents the relationship we have between yourself and God

“above.” The above part is why we call it “vertical,” even though God is in others and inside ourselves as well. People with a high

vertical spirituality carry a tall cross, and invest most of their spiritual effort on improving or maintaining their relationship with God by

praying regularly, going to Mass, learning more about God, and/or participating in religious events, rituals and traditions.

The horizontal dimension of Christian spirituality, symbolized by the horizontal beam of the cross, represents the way your faith

motivates you to treat other people. People with a high horizontal spirituality carry a wide cross, and are always recognizing others in

need, helping out, treating people with respect and kindness, and stick up for the underdog. They actively form a strong moral

conscience about what’s right and what’s wrong, what’s noble and true.

The internal dimension of Christian spirituality represents the ways your faith helps you deal with the stuff inside. People with a high

internal spirituality invest most of their spiritual effort in coping with emotional issues, past hurts, and life’s ups and downs. People

with a strong internal dimension often have hope even when things don’t go well. They don’t give up easily, and they calm down

more quickly when they get frustrated or angry.

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Sunday, February 12 Masses

Community Sunday

RCIA

Children’s Church

Redemption Rehearsal

AA Meeting

YES Sr. Meeting

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.—Church

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

8:30 a.m.—Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Conference Room

4:30 p.m.—Church

7:00 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

Monday, February 13 Masses

Catholicsm: The Pivotal Prayers

Health Ministry Meeting

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

10:00 a.m.—Parish Meeting Room

11:00 a.m.—Conference Room

Tuesday, February 14 Masses

Sisters of St. Joseph Meeting—New Associates

Sisters of St. Joseph Meeting

Glory to God Prayer Group

Rosary

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

6:30 p.m.—Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Conference Room

7:30 p.m.—Emmaus Center

7:30 p.m.—Church

Wednesday, February 15 Masses

Legion of Mary—Apostolate of the Rosary

Bible Study

Health Ministry Meeting

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

9:30 a.m.—Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Emmaus Center

7:00 p.m.—Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

Thursday, February 16 Masses

Adoration

Prayer and Bible Study

Children’s Choir Practice

Miraculous Medal Novena

Cub Scout Pack 108 Meeting

Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Scripture Series-Gospel of John

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

9:30 a.m.—Church

10:00 a.m.—Emmaus Center

3:30 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

6:30 p.m.—Church

7:00 p.m.—Auditorium

7:00 p.m.—Church

7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

Friday, February 17 Masses 7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

Saturday, February 18 Masses

Confessions

Baptismal Preparation Program

9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Church

9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—Church

10:00 a.m.—Emmaus Center

Sunday, February 19 Masses

RCIA

Children’s Church

Redemption Rehearsal

Cub Scout Blue and Gold Event

AA Meeting

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.—Church

8:30 a.m.—Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Conference Room

4:30 p.m.—Church

5:00 p.m.—Auditorium

7:00 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. (see above for location), weekdays and Saturday after morning Mass,

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 p.m. in church