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MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday: 7:15 a.m., and 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
CLERGY AND STAFFCLERGY AND STAFFCLERGY AND STAFFCLERGY AND STAFF Reverend Daniel F. Swift, Pastor, [email protected]
Reverend Roy Ballacillo, Parochial Vicar, [email protected] Deacon Ken Motylinski Deacon Joseph Tedeschi Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator
Christine Brandt, Pastoral Associate Teresa Berger, Administrative Assistant Angela Santoro, Administrative Assistant Amy Rash, School Principal
Catherine Gillespie, School Director of Admissions and Advancement Mary Pat Scordato, Director of Religious Education Kevin Callahan, Minister of Marketing and Evangelization Sister Regina McCalla, SSJ, Liturgy/Music Coordinator
Linda Xerri, Parish Youth Minister Harry Meshirer, Parish Bookkeeper Holly Hicks and Graham McFarland, Parish Trustees
OFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
ST. MARY OF THE LAKEST. MARY OF THE LAKEST. MARY OF THE LAKEST. MARY OF THE LAKES ONLINES ONLINES ONLINES ONLINE
Website Address: http://www.smlparish.org Email Address: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/smlparish School Website: http://www.smlschool.org
Knights of Columbus: http://www.Medfordknights.org
LOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAXLOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAXLOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAXLOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAX Parish OfBce 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 x110
Parish OfBce Fax 654-1734 Parish Health Ministry 654-8208 x610 St. Mary of the Lakes School 196 Route 70 654-2546 x210
St. Mary of the Lakes School Fax 654-8125 Parish Religious Education 196 Route 70 654-2546 x310 Parish Youth Minister 40 Jackson Road 654-2546 x111
Bulletin Editor 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 x131 St. Vincent de Paul Society 1 Jones Road 953-0021
PARISH REGISTRATION:PARISH REGISTRATION:PARISH REGISTRATION:PARISH REGISTRATION: ALL ARE WELCOME ALL ARE WELCOME ALL ARE WELCOME ALL ARE WELCOME “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 ofBce, and on our website at smlparish.org. Click on contact us/registration.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCISACRAMENT OF RECONCISACRAMENT OF RECONCISACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONLIATIONLIATIONLIATION Confessions are heard on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 4:30 p.m. You may also call the parish ofBce to make an appointment for a different time.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICSACRAMENT OF THE SICSACRAMENT OF THE SICSACRAMENT OF THE SICKKKK Please call the parish ofBce anytime or speak to one of the priests after Mass.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated 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. Please call the parish ofBce 609/654-8208, x110 as early as possible to make the
necessary arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMOSACRAMENT OF MATRIMOSACRAMENT OF MATRIMOSACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY NY NY NY Congratulations to our engaged couples. Call 609/654-8208, x110 to make arrangements for your
wedding. We suggest you call at least a year in advance. BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) If you or someone you know is
considering becoming Catholic or is/are baptized Catholic but have yet to receive First Communion and/or ConBrmation, please call Christine Brandt at 609/654-8208, x113.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATIOEUCHARISTIC ADORATIOEUCHARISTIC ADORATIOEUCHARISTIC ADORATIONNNN Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Thursday from after 9:00 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m., concluding with
Benediction on the Brst Thursday of the month.
MINISTERIAL VISITS MINISTERIAL VISITS MINISTERIAL VISITS MINISTERIAL VISITS The Sacraments are available to anyone conBned to home or institution. Please contact the parish ofBce if you know
anyone who is unable to get to church. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an
all-volunteer ministry with services provided and supported by many of our parishioners. “Vincentians” provide outreach and assistance to anyone in need throughout our parish region. Contact Joe Pasquarella,
President. 609/953-0021.
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40 Jackson Road, Medford, New Jersey 08055
Parish Website: www.smlparish.org
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
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PVT John Anderson; 2nd LT Kyle Brandt, USAF; 1st LT Katherine Collins, USA; 1st LT Erin Corcoran, USA; CAPT
Kevin Emmons, USAF; BG Steve Gilland, USA; MAJ Suzanne Gillern; SPC Nicholas Graham; PVT CM Sean
Grannan, USA; LTJG Jeremy GrifBn, USN; LT Kevin Hickey, USN; LTJG Sean Hickey, USN; 2nd LT Waverly
Hock, USAF; MAJ William Hock, USAF; LT Matthew Knepper, USN; PVT Nicholas Lawrence, USA; GM3
David Lewis, USN; MIDN 4/D Patrick McKernan, USN;
CM Jonathan Ross, USN; Cadet Nolan Smith; CAPT
Matthew Sturgis, USA.
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: Joseph Aromando
Sr., Michelle Allen, Linda Bailey, Edith Bratun, Tara
Brickley, Stephanie Bromley, Dorothy Cole, Kelsie
Cole, Brooke Conklin, Bernadette DiAndrea, David J.
DiLullo, Theresa R. Dumas, Margaret Fitzpatrick,
Louis Gribaudo, Patricia Hall and Family, Catherine
Glass, Sawyer Michael Howarth, Morgan Kelly,
Edmond Kessel, Jim MayBeld, Thomas McGoldrich,
Judy Meleski, Colette Parisi, Frank Parker, The
Pedercini Family, Mary Pitts, Rachel Poljevka, Andrea Price, Bill Quigley, James Quigley IV, Rory Quigley, Donald Raman, Ken Rappe, Sue Rebel, Briana Reid,
Paolo Reyes, Richard SM, Barbara Saltenberger, Marylynn Skahan, Theresa Teodori, Ret. USAF, Jake Urick, Dennis Vallery, Eric Wall, Jamie Westphal and
Madeline.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24
7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. Pro PopuloPro PopuloPro PopuloPro Populo1 1 1 1 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Pro PopuloPro PopuloPro PopuloPro Populo1 1 1 1
10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. Pro PopuloPro PopuloPro PopuloPro Populo1 1 1 1
12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Pro PopuloPro PopuloPro PopuloPro Populo1 1 1 1
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
5 p.m.5 p.m.5 p.m.5 p.m. For All Parishioners Living and Deceased For All Parishioners Living and Deceased For All Parishioners Living and Deceased For All Parishioners Living and Deceased
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
9 p.m.9 p.m.9 p.m.9 p.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
12 a.m. 12 a.m. 12 a.m. 12 a.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, December 25 December 25 December 25 December 25 ———— ChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmas
8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
11:30 a.m11:30 a.m11:30 a.m11:30 a.m For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased
TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday, December 26, December 26, December 26, December 26
9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Richard & Anne Ross / Jim & Tina Richard & Anne Ross / Jim & Tina Richard & Anne Ross / Jim & Tina Richard & Anne Ross / Jim & Tina
RuscchioRuscchioRuscchioRuscchio
Wednesday, December 27Wednesday, December 27Wednesday, December 27Wednesday, December 27
9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Richard Santangelo / Richard Santangelo / Richard Santangelo / Richard Santangelo / Clergy, Staff and Clergy, Staff and Clergy, Staff and Clergy, Staff and
ParishionersParishionersParishionersParishioners
John Kubick / Hernando & Ruby ArongoJohn Kubick / Hernando & Ruby ArongoJohn Kubick / Hernando & Ruby ArongoJohn Kubick / Hernando & Ruby Arongo
Thursday, December 28Thursday, December 28Thursday, December 28Thursday, December 28
9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Pro PopuloPro PopuloPro PopuloPro Populo1 1 1 1
Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday, December 29December 29December 29December 29
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Purgatorial SocietyPurgatorial SocietyPurgatorial SocietyPurgatorial Society
Saturday, December 30Saturday, December 30Saturday, December 30Saturday, December 30
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Dorothy Vallery / Clergy, Staff and Dorothy Vallery / Clergy, Staff and Dorothy Vallery / Clergy, Staff and Dorothy Vallery / Clergy, Staff and
ParishionersParishionersParishionersParishioners
5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. James Beckett / Mr. & Mrs. Louis James Beckett / Mr. & Mrs. Louis James Beckett / Mr. & Mrs. Louis James Beckett / Mr. & Mrs. Louis
DiVenturaDiVenturaDiVenturaDiVentura
Sunday, December 31Sunday, December 31Sunday, December 31Sunday, December 31
7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. For All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and DeceasedFor All Parishioners Living and Deceased 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Caitlin Nelson / Gary & Eileen PalkoCaitlin Nelson / Gary & Eileen PalkoCaitlin Nelson / Gary & Eileen PalkoCaitlin Nelson / Gary & Eileen Palko 10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. Trish Thomas /Trish Thomas /Trish Thomas /Trish Thomas / Clergy, Staff and Clergy, Staff and Clergy, Staff and Clergy, Staff and ParishionersParishionersParishionersParishioners 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Stephanie Turowski / SML Prep Staff Stephanie Turowski / SML Prep Staff Stephanie Turowski / SML Prep Staff Stephanie Turowski / SML Prep Staff and Familiesand Familiesand Familiesand Families 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Joseph Adam / SSVdPJoseph Adam / SSVdPJoseph Adam / SSVdPJoseph Adam / SSVdP
1111————For the People For the People For the People For the People
All Masses Are Now AnnouncedAll Masses Are Now AnnouncedAll Masses Are Now AnnouncedAll Masses Are Now Announced
Mass Schedule Updates Mass Schedule Updates Mass Schedule Updates Mass Schedule Updates The week after Christmas (12/26 – 29) there is no
7:15 a.m. daily Mass, only a 9 a.m. on those days.
Also, on Monday, January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, we will have a 10 a.m. Mass
only. It is not a holy day of obligation this year.
The church offertory collection report for The church offertory collection report for The church offertory collection report for The church offertory collection report for December 17December 17December 17December 17 will be in the December will be in the December will be in the December will be in the December
31 31 31 31 bulletin.bulletin.bulletin.bulletin.
PREP UpdatesPREP UpdatesPREP UpdatesPREP Updates Christmas break for PREP students (Grades 1 through
8) began after classes on December 19/20. Religious
education classes will resume on Tuesday, January 9,
2018.
Children’s Church, during the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass,
will take a short break from December 24 until
January 7.
Our prayer for the entire St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic
Church and School Family is that the Christ Child, the
Hope of our world, will bless us all with peace and joy
at Christmas time and throughout the New Year.
The PREP Staff is extremely grateful to the many
volunteers who make this Program possible and to the
parents who join us in enriching the faith of their
children. We also want to take this opportunity to
thank our PREP families for their generosity with our
Giving Tree and other projects throughout the seasons
of Advent and Christmas. Last but not least, we thank
Fr. Dan and Fr. Roy for their continued guidance and
support.
God bless you all!God bless you all!God bless you all!God bless you all!
PREP Giving Tree
Parish OfBce Snow Closing PolicyParish OfBce Snow Closing PolicyParish OfBce Snow Closing PolicyParish OfBce Snow Closing Policy The Parish OfBce snow closings follow the school. If
school is closed, the parish ofBce is closed. If school
has a delayed opening, the
parish ofBce has a delayed
opening.
When the Governor declares
a state of emergency, SML
always follows his directive
and the parish ofBce and
school are closed, and
Masses/confession are cancelled.
Otherwise, Father Dan will decide if Masses/
confession are cancelled based on the condition of
the parking lot and sidewalks.
Father's decision will be noted in the Father's decision will be noted in the Father's decision will be noted in the Father's decision will be noted in the greeting when you call the parish ofBce.greeting when you call the parish ofBce.greeting when you call the parish ofBce.greeting when you call the parish ofBce.
Breakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with Santa
50/50 Raffle Winners !50/50 Raffle Winners !50/50 Raffle Winners !50/50 Raffle Winners !
CONGRATUATIONS to the LUCKY winners of our RafRe. Total income was $55,800. That gives the church $27,900 (less
expenses) and $27,900 shared with the 11 winners.
Top prize of $13,790 went to Stella Denn (# 06076). The ten
second prize winners each received $1,395 and they
are: Bob and Mary Ann Mitkus (# 03747); Teresa Wenrich (# 18887); Michele Czaphcki (# 16922); Louis Donato (# 10156); Giacinta Finizio (# 08978);
Nancy Finan (# 09750); Christopher Peoples (# 315240) Lauren DeMarco (# 12052); Pat & Judy
Kiernan (# 25024); and Tom McKenna (#15554).
THANK YOU one and all for your continued THANK YOU one and all for your continued THANK YOU one and all for your continued THANK YOU one and all for your continued
support of St. Mary of the Lakes!support of St. Mary of the Lakes!support of St. Mary of the Lakes!support of St. Mary of the Lakes!
Father Dan extends a special thank you to Father Dan extends a special thank you to Father Dan extends a special thank you to Father Dan extends a special thank you to Pat Kiernan for once again chairing the Pat Kiernan for once again chairing the Pat Kiernan for once again chairing the Pat Kiernan for once again chairing the
50/50 this year!50/50 this year!50/50 this year!50/50 this year!
Offerings at Francis House of PrayerOfferings at Francis House of PrayerOfferings at Francis House of PrayerOfferings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center
Box 392 • Rancocas, NJ 08073
609-877-0509 or [email protected] Please check www.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.org for directions and for our
other offerings!
SETTING THE DIRECTION FOR 2018SETTING THE DIRECTION FOR 2018SETTING THE DIRECTION FOR 2018SETTING THE DIRECTION FOR 2018 Tuesday, January 2Tuesday, January 2Tuesday, January 2Tuesday, January 2 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. –––– 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 p.m.p.m.p.m.p.m.
What better way to spend this holiday! Start out
the year with a morning retreat to set the direction for your year. “Well begun is half done,” they say,
and establishing a direction is essential for the journey. Where am I going in 2018? What is the
desire of my heart, and God’s as I begin again?
What difference will 2018 make for the world?
Donation: $20, includes lunch.Donation: $20, includes lunch.Donation: $20, includes lunch.Donation: $20, includes lunch.
To register, call 609To register, call 609To register, call 609To register, call 609----877877877877----0509.0509.0509.0509. Please check Please check Please check Please check
www.FHOP.org for our other offerings!www.FHOP.org for our other offerings!www.FHOP.org for our other offerings!www.FHOP.org for our other offerings!
SML 75SML 75SML 75SML 75 thththth Anniversary Photo Directory Anniversary Photo Directory Anniversary Photo Directory Anniversary Photo Directory
Thank you all for participating in our 75th photo
anniversary photo directory. If you missed having
your picture taken for our directory, you still have
the opportunity to be included by contacting our
photographer, Lifetouch, directly at 1111----866866866866----756756756756----
0281 0281 0281 0281 to have your photo taken at another one of
their locations.
If you do, it is important to let the scheduler know
that our photos are a stone background in a stone background in a stone background in a stone background in a
horizontal orientationhorizontal orientationhorizontal orientationhorizontal orientation. They will need our Church
account number (#409267(#409267(#409267(#409267) so your picture can be
forwarded for our book. You will also need the
Visitor CardVisitor CardVisitor CardVisitor Card, that you can obtain from the parish
ofBce.
The deadline for you toThe deadline for you toThe deadline for you toThe deadline for you to have yourhave yourhave yourhave your photos taken photos taken photos taken photos taken for the directory is January 13for the directory is January 13for the directory is January 13for the directory is January 13.
Wedding Facilitators WantedWedding Facilitators WantedWedding Facilitators WantedWedding Facilitators Wanted
Wedding Facilitators are needed to assist the priest
or deacon in the back of the church and help the
rehearsal and the wedding Row smoothly from start
to Bnish. A scheduling meeting for 2018 weddings
will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 7 p.m. in
the conference room next to the parish ofBce. If
you are age 19 or older and are interested in being
a part of this ministry, plan to attend this meeting.
Bring your 2018 calendars.
Any questions should be directed to Michelle Any questions should be directed to Michelle Any questions should be directed to Michelle Any questions should be directed to Michelle Motylinski (609)268Motylinski (609)268Motylinski (609)268Motylinski (609)268----9764/9764/9764/9764/
[email protected] or Rosemarie [email protected] or Rosemarie [email protected] or Rosemarie [email protected] or Rosemarie
Lyczak (609)Lyczak (609)Lyczak (609)Lyczak (609)----654654654654----0272. 0272. 0272. 0272.
Oplatek,theChristmasWafer
Oplatek is at the doors of the Church for as long as
supply lasts for those who participate in the Polish,
Solvakian and Lituanian custom.
Earphones for the Hearing ImpairedEarphones for the Hearing ImpairedEarphones for the Hearing ImpairedEarphones for the Hearing Impaired We have added four devices to assist the hearing impaired with the installation of the new
sound system. It’s easy. Put on
the earpiece, turn it on, adjust the volume and praise the Lord. See Father Dan or
one of the sacristans before Mass. Please be sure to
return it to the sacristy after Mass.
Glory to God Prayer GroupGlory to God Prayer GroupGlory to God Prayer GroupGlory to God Prayer Group The Glory to God Prayer Group meets
every Tuesday 7:30 — 9:00 p.m. in the
Emmaus Center.
For information, contact Marianne For information, contact Marianne For information, contact Marianne For information, contact Marianne
Perkins at 609Perkins at 609Perkins at 609Perkins at 609----760760760760----9221 or 9221 or 9221 or 9221 or [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected].
Knights in ActionKnights in ActionKnights in ActionKnights in Action
St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of
Columbus Council 6520
congratulates Bill Mazzio for being
named Knight of the Month for
“exceptional contributions to the
Council and one who exempliBes
his faith through his action.”
Bill oversees recruitment efforts for
Council 6520, which has already met its goal for the
2017-18 Columbian year.
Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!
Thank you for supporting Thank you for supporting Thank you for supporting Thank you for supporting the Knights of Columbusthe Knights of Columbusthe Knights of Columbusthe Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Council 6520 is grateful to St. Mary of the
Lakes parishioners for supporting our Rower and "Keep Christ in Christmas" yard sign sales. All proceeds beneBt the numerous charitable
activities of the Knights. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!
Join the Knights Join the Knights Join the Knights Join the Knights If you want to help those in need, serve your parish, and grow in your faith, then join the Knights of Columbus. Membership is open to men age 18 or
older who accept the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals,
aspire to live in accord with the precepts of the Church, and are in good standing with the Church.
For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at
[email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org.
Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!
Littlest DisciplesLittlest DisciplesLittlest DisciplesLittlest Disciples The Discipleship Challenge program is open to all
families with PreK through 4th grade children offered
through the Littlest Disciples ministry. Through
the Discipleship Challenge program children will not
only hear God’s word but also experience it alongside
their family. Through each challenge, kids will make
connections between Jesus and their Catholic Faith
through experiences and worksheets. At the
completion of each activity the child earns a sticker to
be added to their challenge card. At the completion
of each challenge the child earns a button for their
lanyard. At the completion of all 10 challenges
the family will earn a pizza.
For a form or more information, contact For a form or more information, contact For a form or more information, contact For a form or more information, contact Laura Roettger at [email protected] Roettger at [email protected] Roettger at [email protected] Roettger at [email protected].
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PrePrePrePre----K Program K Program K Program K Program Our NEW 3 year old Pre-K program will begin
September 2018-19! Enrollment is NOW open for
current SMLS families. Open enrollment will
begin January 2. Visit our website www.smlschool.org
For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie, For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie, For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie, For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie,
Director of Admissions and Advancement Director of Admissions and Advancement Director of Admissions and Advancement Director of Admissions and Advancement
609609609609----654654654654----2546254625462546x227x227x227x227 PreK-Kindergarten information:
• To be eligible for Pre-K, child must be 4 years old by October 1 of the enrollment year.
• To be eligible for Kindergarten, child must be 5 years old by October 1 of the enrollment year.
PreKPreKPreKPreK----8th grade New Student information and 8th grade New Student information and 8th grade New Student information and 8th grade New Student information and school tours are available throughout the year. school tours are available throughout the year. school tours are available throughout the year. school tours are available throughout the year.
PreK, K and 8th grade Student Registration & Enrollment: 1. 1. 1. 1. Toured school and have received a letter of
acceptance 2. 2. 2. 2. Complete Registration & Enrollment Packet 3.3.3.3. Review tuition information:
• Please send check payable to St. Mary of the Lakes
School OR • Complete online enrollment of FACTS Tuition
Management Service 4. 4. 4. 4. Return ALL completed forms to Main OfBce:
• Birth CertiBcate
• Baptismal CertiBcate (if child has been Baptized,
not mandatory) • Immunization Records (Health Forms)
• B6T Form • Textbook form (One form per student)
5. 5. 5. 5. Pay any applicable fee
Support our 8th Grade and buy WAWA coupons! Support our 8th Grade and buy WAWA coupons! Support our 8th Grade and buy WAWA coupons! Support our 8th Grade and buy WAWA coupons!
Shorti Hoagies are $4.00 each—that’s 59 cents cheaper than the store! Any questions contact: Denise
Tamburro at [email protected]@[email protected]@gmail.com.
4th Grade Advent Mass Leaders 4th Grade Advent Mass Leaders 4th Grade Advent Mass Leaders 4th Grade Advent Mass Leaders
NEW Spiritwear is AvailableNEW Spiritwear is AvailableNEW Spiritwear is AvailableNEW Spiritwear is Available St. Mary of the Lakes Spiritwear launched a line of products including some with plaids and tie dye.
PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal’’’’s List Recipientss List Recipientss List Recipientss List Recipients
Congratulations to all the SMLS Fall Principal’s
List recipients! These 6 -8 grade students achieved a grade of 93 -100 in core academic classes and 3-4 in special area classes.
SMLS Choir Christmas Concert SMLS Choir Christmas Concert SMLS Choir Christmas Concert SMLS Choir Christmas Concert
Carnival UpdateCarnival UpdateCarnival UpdateCarnival Update
The Saint Mary of the Lakes
Carnival will be taking place June
25-30, 2018. The volunteer needs
for this are great, beyond great,
they are astronomical. In the end,
we will need roughly 800 volunteers. Right now
it begins with the committees who will be doing
the work leading up to the actual carnival. Please
give serious consideration to helping with this
very important fund raising effort for the school.
The Carnival Committee is looking for volunteers
to chair the following committees this week:
Entertainment, Game Booths, RafRe(50/50),
Physical Plant/Site Management, Sponsorship. If
anyone would like to volunteer to head one of
these committees or would like to Bnd out more
information, please contact Maria King
The next meeting will be January 22 in The next meeting will be January 22 in The next meeting will be January 22 in The next meeting will be January 22 in the the the the Parish meeting room Parish meeting room Parish meeting room Parish meeting room and volunteers are and volunteers are and volunteers are and volunteers are
encouraged to attend. encouraged to attend. encouraged to attend. encouraged to attend.
OFOFOF UpdateOFOFOF UpdateOFOFOF UpdateOFOFOF Update
Thank you to the generous parishioners who have made a gift to our OFOFOF (Our Faith, Our Family, Our Future) capital campaign. To date, $3,434,744.00 has been pledged. For those who indicated they would prefer to wait until the end of the year to make their pledge, well, it's nearing the end of the year, and pledge forms are available at the doors of the church.
Weekend Attendance Increases Again!Weekend Attendance Increases Again!Weekend Attendance Increases Again!Weekend Attendance Increases Again! Each year, the Diocese requires every parish to count
the number of bodies in Church during the month of October and submit the weekly average; hence the
October Count! Our results trend positive for three
years:
2015 = 2712 attending2015 = 2712 attending2015 = 2712 attending2015 = 2712 attending 2016 = 3109 attending2016 = 3109 attending2016 = 3109 attending2016 = 3109 attending
2017 = 3286 attending2017 = 3286 attending2017 = 3286 attending2017 = 3286 attending
So thanks, and keep up the good work evangelizing
St. Mary of the Lakes to your friends and neighbors!
ICNU MomentsICNU MomentsICNU MomentsICNU Moments
Good disciples are always looking for ICNU (I see in you) moments, “I see in you” a need for Jesus! If you are having a conversation over the back fence, and your neighbor shares a grief or hardship, that’s an ICNU moment to say, “If I were facing that difBculty, I would Bnd strength in Jesus . . . and Bnd Him at St. Mary of the Lakes.” And see where that leads. It may go nowhere, but if it were to go somewhere . . . a nice follow up might be, “Why don’t you come to Mass with me next Sunday?”
If saying something similar would be pushing “your” envelope, then an easier approach might be to spread the word regarding three “Mass Mobs” that will be offered at St. Mary of the Lakes. You may remember the “Mass Mob” that was offered on Sunday, 9/11/16 at 6:00 p.m., the Bfteenth anniversary of that tragedy. A social media blitz on our website, Facebook, Twitter, yada yada yada provided many an opportunity to invite someone to Mass. The 6:00 p.m. Mass is usually a little over half full, but the Church was full for that Mass!
Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:
Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. with the Adult Choir
Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Mass)
Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. with Redemption, our contemporary music group.
Before and after each Mass, confessions will be heard by Father Dan and Father Roy. Name tags will be provided
and congregants will be encouraged to introduce themselves to each other at the beginning of Mass. A ministry minute will be provided after announcements and hospitality will be offered in the Emmaus Center after Mass.
Although Mass attendance at St. Mary of the Lakes has been on the increase for the last three years, there is still roughly 75 percent of registered parishioners who do not attend Mass weekly, so the harvest is abundant for ICNU moments.
More information will follow regarding Mass Mobs, but in the meantime, be on the lookout for ICNU moments.
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Second Collection on Christmas Second Collection on Christmas Second Collection on Christmas Second Collection on Christmas For Martin Luther King Day of Service For Martin Luther King Day of Service For Martin Luther King Day of Service For Martin Luther King Day of Service
There will be a second collection on Christmas for the Martin Luther King Second Annual Day of
Service event scheduled at the school from 9 a.m. to noon hosted by our Y.E.S. ministry. Last year, over 200 parishioners gathered on the National Day of
Service to make 2,500 bagged lunch meals, which were then distributed to area social service agencies such as Cathedral Kitchen, Joseph House, Christian
Caring Center, St. John’s Hospice, New Jerusalem and Oaks Integrated.
Checks should be made payable to St. Mary of Checks should be made payable to St. Mary of Checks should be made payable to St. Mary of Checks should be made payable to St. Mary of
the Lakes Church the Lakes Church the Lakes Church the Lakes Church ---- with Y.E.S. in the memo line with Y.E.S. in the memo line with Y.E.S. in the memo line with Y.E.S. in the memo line of the check of the check of the check of the check
Associate cold weather with soup? Associate cold weather with soup? Associate cold weather with soup? Associate cold weather with soup? Please know that JOY MINISTRYS' outreach
program, TWO BOWLS
OF SOUP, accepts soup
donations for delivery to
the sick, grief stricken or
homebound for various
reasons. You make/buy
the soup and we deliver … and accept names
needing such a service. For information:For information:For information:For information: [email protected]@[email protected]@yahoo.com
PreK Christmas ProgramPreK Christmas ProgramPreK Christmas ProgramPreK Christmas Program
Saying YES in the New Year Saying YES in the New Year Saying YES in the New Year Saying YES in the New Year YES will sponsor a New Year Popcorn, Pizza &
Pajama Party on Friday, January 5! Families with
children in grades 4-8 are invited to join us in the Emmaus Center at 6:30 p.m. to watch a movie
(TBD). Please RSVP to [email protected] for planning purposes.
The Diocesan Youth Conference will be held on Saturday, February 10 at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft. This year’s theme is “Fearless 365” which
we are reminded of 365 times in the Bible - Be Not Afraid! All teenagers in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. The parish will cover the cost of
attendance. If interested, please contact [email protected]. We ask that if you commit to this conference, you mark it on your calendar since
there is a fee involved. Deadline for registration is February 1Deadline for registration is February 1Deadline for registration is February 1Deadline for registration is February 1
St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul If you donate through parishgiving.org, you can
include the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) in
your list of contributions. Just go to the My
Contributions section and select SVdP from the drop
down menu. Your generosity enables St. Vincent to
help men, women, and children with Bnancial
assistance for housing, auto insurance, utilities,
health care, and other expenses.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, call If you or someone you know needs assistance, call If you or someone you know needs assistance, call If you or someone you know needs assistance, call
SVdP at 609/953SVdP at 609/953SVdP at 609/953SVdP at 609/953----0021.0021.0021.0021.
Operation Pray for Our Military/Operation Pray for Our Military/Operation Pray for Our Military/Operation Pray for Our Military/
VeteransVeteransVeteransVeterans At the doors of the church are buckets with plastic
military Bgures. Please take a Bgure home. Put it in a
prominent place and every time you look at it, say a
prayer for our military/veterans and their families.
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."down his life for his friends."down his life for his friends."down his life for his friends." John 15:13John 15:13John 15:13John 15:13
Attention All ReadersAttention All ReadersAttention All ReadersAttention All Readers All Readers are asked to pick up their Reader
Workbooks for 2018 in the sacristy.
Rosary MinistryRosary MinistryRosary MinistryRosary Ministry The Rosary Ministry meets Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday in the church parking lot entrance at 3:30 . All are welcome!
Are You an Active Military Member? Are You an Active Military Member? Are You an Active Military Member? Are You an Active Military Member? Through an anonymous donation, we are able to
provide tuition support to active military members
who have children at St. Mary of the Lakes School.
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner/DanceVolunteer Appreciation Dinner/DanceVolunteer Appreciation Dinner/DanceVolunteer Appreciation Dinner/Dance
All adult parishioners (21+) who have volunteered their time and talent in any way at
St. Mary of the Lakes are cordially invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner/Dance on
Friday, February 9 or Friday, February 23 (your choice).
Volunteers may bring a spouse or adult guest.
No invitations are being sent, so no one will be overlooked.
If you have so much as held the door for another parishioner, consider yourself invited!
Please join us at Please join us at Please join us at Please join us at
MarcoMarcoMarcoMarco’’’’s Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants Restaurant
Indian Spring Country ClubIndian Spring Country ClubIndian Spring Country ClubIndian Spring Country Club
Marlton, New JerseyMarlton, New JerseyMarlton, New JerseyMarlton, New Jersey
Wine, beer, soft drinks and hors dWine, beer, soft drinks and hors dWine, beer, soft drinks and hors dWine, beer, soft drinks and hors d’’’’oeuvres 6:00 oeuvres 6:00 oeuvres 6:00 oeuvres 6:00 ———— 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner. p.m., followed by dinner. p.m., followed by dinner. p.m., followed by dinner.
Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera
Cash bar 7:00 Cash bar 7:00 Cash bar 7:00 Cash bar 7:00 ————10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
Music for dancing 6:00 Music for dancing 6:00 Music for dancing 6:00 Music for dancing 6:00 ————10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m. Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m. Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m. Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m.
Call the parish office (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 or email [email protected]
with your choice of date and entrée by January 22nd for the February 9th dinner,
or by February 5th for the February 23rd dinner.
Please give your name and the name of your adult guest when you RSVP.
Open seating: no reservations taken by table.
Over 60 Ministries have shared their gifts generously and made a return with increase in the Lord. Yet God is
not done with any of us. We still have much to do to further the Kingdom of God on earth. Thank you to all
who give of their time, their treasure, and their talent. May God richly reward you for the sacrifices you make!
Father Dan
St. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This Week Abbreviations ExplainedAbbreviations ExplainedAbbreviations ExplainedAbbreviations Explained
EC = Emmaus CenterEC = Emmaus CenterEC = Emmaus CenterEC = Emmaus Center JRE = Jackson Rd. EntranceJRE = Jackson Rd. EntranceJRE = Jackson Rd. EntranceJRE = Jackson Rd. Entrance PMR = Parish Meeting RoomPMR = Parish Meeting RoomPMR = Parish Meeting RoomPMR = Parish Meeting Room
St. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This Week
Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24
• Christmas Eve Vigil EC Mass / 3 p.m. / EC
• AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR
Monday, December 25 Monday, December 25 Monday, December 25 Monday, December 25 ———— Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas
• Parish OfBce closed
Tuesday, December 26Tuesday, December 26Tuesday, December 26Tuesday, December 26
• Parish OfBce closed
• Glory to God Prayer Group / 7:30 p.m. / EC
• Rosary / 7:30 p.m. / Church
Wednesday, December 27Wednesday, December 27Wednesday, December 27Wednesday, December 27
• Christmas Collection Counting / 9 a.m. / Rectory Dining Room
• Legion of Mary — Apostolate of the Rosary / 11
a.m. / EC • Adult Choir Practice / 7 p.m. / Church Choir Loft • Parish Finance Council Meeting / 7 p.m. / Rectory
Dining Room Thursday, December 28Thursday, December 28Thursday, December 28Thursday, December 28
• Adoration / 9:30 a.m. / Church
• Prayer and Bible Study / 10 a.m. / EC • Literary Guild / 1 p.m. / Conference Room
• Miraculous Medal Novena / 6:30 p.m. / Church • Reposition of Blessed Sacrament / 7 p.m. / Church • KofC Social Meeting / 7:30 p.m. / EC
Friday, December 29Friday, December 29Friday, December 29Friday, December 29 • Rosary / 3:30 p.m. / Church
Saturday, December 30Saturday, December 30Saturday, December 30Saturday, December 30 • Rosary / 9:30 a.m. / Church
• Confessions / 9:30 a.m. / Church • Confessions / 4:30 p.m. / Church
Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31
• AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR
JoeJoeJoeJoe’’’’s Friendss Friendss Friendss Friends Are you interested in being a link between homebound parishioners and our church
community? Joe’s Friends is a group that strives to be the link. What do you need to do? Make a short
weekly phone call to someone to chat about the
week, church, etc. All you need is a phone and several
spare minutes per week.
Do you know someone who could beneBt from a Do you know someone who could beneBt from a Do you know someone who could beneBt from a Do you know someone who could beneBt from a call or would you like to volunteer to be a call or would you like to volunteer to be a call or would you like to volunteer to be a call or would you like to volunteer to be a
caller?caller?caller?caller? Call Marta DeGisi (609) 654Call Marta DeGisi (609) 654Call Marta DeGisi (609) 654Call Marta DeGisi (609) 654----1256.1256.1256.1256.
ANNUAL MARCH for LIFEANNUAL MARCH for LIFEANNUAL MARCH for LIFEANNUAL MARCH for LIFE
WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
All are welcome to join Bve area parishes as we march
to demonstrate our commitment for
LIFE. Buses will depart from the St. Mary of the
Lakes parking lot after the 7:15 a.m. Mass. The cost
for adults is $20 and for students $15.
Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied
by an adult and have parental permission.
For those unable to walk in the march, arrangements
have been made for you to stay at the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Sandwiches from Murphy's in Medford will be
provided for the ride home. Your choice of Roast
Beef, Turkey or Veggie. Please bring a bag lunch for
the ride down. We will make only a brief stop at the Maryland House. ForForForFor moremoremoremore information or to reserve your information or to reserve your information or to reserve your information or to reserve your
seat please contact: seat please contact: seat please contact: seat please contact: Gene KotowskiGene KotowskiGene KotowskiGene Kotowski @@@@ 609609609609----238238238238----6807680768076807 or email him ator email him ator email him ator email him at [email protected]@[email protected]@aol.com
When leaving a message, please provide your
sandwich selection and whether you'll be staying at the Basilica or attending the March.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEHOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEHOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEHOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
with Father Danwith Father Danwith Father Danwith Father Dan
April 12 April 12 April 12 April 12 ----21, 201821, 201821, 201821, 2018
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Caesarea MaritimeCaesarea MaritimeCaesarea MaritimeCaesarea Maritime
Mount CarmelMount CarmelMount CarmelMount Carmel
Mount Tabor, Naim, Cana, NazarethMount Tabor, Naim, Cana, NazarethMount Tabor, Naim, Cana, NazarethMount Tabor, Naim, Cana, Nazareth
Sea of GalileeSea of GalileeSea of GalileeSea of Galilee
Bethlehem, ShepherdBethlehem, ShepherdBethlehem, ShepherdBethlehem, Shepherd’’’’s Fields Fields Fields Field
Jericho, Jordan River, Dead SeaJericho, Jordan River, Dead SeaJericho, Jordan River, Dead SeaJericho, Jordan River, Dead Sea
Mount of Olives, Mount ZionMount of Olives, Mount ZionMount of Olives, Mount ZionMount of Olives, Mount Zion
Upper RoomUpper RoomUpper RoomUpper Room
Via Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne ChurchVia Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne ChurchVia Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne ChurchVia Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne Church
JerusalemJerusalemJerusalemJerusalem
$3295$3295$3295$3295
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May there be peace within your walls, O JerusalemMay there be peace within your walls, O JerusalemMay there be peace within your walls, O JerusalemMay there be peace within your walls, O Jerusalem!!!! Psalm 122:7Psalm 122:7Psalm 122:7Psalm 122:7
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Pilgrim Statue of MaryPilgrim Statue of MaryPilgrim Statue of MaryPilgrim Statue of Mary The Legion of Mary has a traveling blessed Pilgrim Virgin Mary
(Our Lady of Grace) statue that travels to parishioner's homes
for a week or two at a time. We encourage you to invite Mary
into your home and to pray the rosary together as a family, with
friends and neighbors.
For more information, contact Marta DeGisi at (609) 654For more information, contact Marta DeGisi at (609) 654For more information, contact Marta DeGisi at (609) 654For more information, contact Marta DeGisi at (609) 654----
1256, [email protected] or contact the Parish OfBce.1256, [email protected] or contact the Parish OfBce.1256, [email protected] or contact the Parish OfBce.1256, [email protected] or contact the Parish OfBce.