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 Roy Ballacillo, Parochial Vicar, rballacillo@smlparish.org.

Deacon Ken Motylinski

Deacon Joseph Tedeschi

Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator

Christine Brandt, Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Amy Rash, 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.

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. 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. 110 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. on the first Thursday of the month.

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.

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. Jim Dwyer, President. (609) 953-0021.

Parish Office 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 Ext.110

Parish Office Fax 654-1734

Parish Health Ministry 654-8208 Ext.610

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

St. Mary of the Lakes School Fax 654-8125

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

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

Bulletin Editor 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 Ext.131

St. Vincent de Paul Society 1 Jones Road 953-0021

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Altar flowers for today’s Masses and throughout the

week were graciously donated in loving memory of

Josephine Montenaro-Nobile

by Mary and Harvey Pitts

Saturday September 9

5:30 p.m. Lisa Schaad—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff, and

Parishioners

Sunday September 10

7:30 a.m. For Our Parishioners

9:00 a.m. Charlie Papa—Tom and Ann King

10:30 a.m. Nicola Meola—The Callahan Family

12:00 p.m. Deceased Members of Knights of

Columbus, Council 6520

6:00 p.m. Virginia Lammers—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff,

and Parishioners

Monday September 11

7:15 a.m. George Francisco, Sr.—His Family

9:00 a.m. Richard Minnium—Tim Dean and Family

Tuesday September 12

7:15 a.m. Rosemary Donahue Bushnell—The Farr

Family

9:00 a.m. Maryellen Kessel—Knights of Columbus 6520

Ann Adams—John and Debbie Adams

Clara Carberry—John and Debbie Adams

Wednesday September 13

No Mass Today

Thursday September 14

No Mass Today

Friday September 15

7:15 a.m. Walter Peters—His Family

Daniel Mattson—His Family

9:00 a.m. Evelyn O’Neill—Bob and Maureen Riccobon

Saturday September 16

9:00 a.m. Louis Barcarola—Joseph and Sonia Yates

5:30 p.m. Virginia Lammers—The Hasson Family

Sunday September 17

7:30 a.m. Lois Pfeiffer—Nancy Sanson

9:00 a.m. For Our Parishioners

10:30 a.m. Rosamund Brickley—Jim and Marian

Incognito

12:00 p.m. Thomas Dixon—The Hasson Family

6:00 p.m. Rosamund Brickley—Mr. and Mrs. Robert

Steel

Please pray for the souls of

Brian O’Neal and the recent hurricane victims

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., Linda Bailey, Cathryn Barry, Tara Brickley, William Brooks, Norma Bush, Dorothy Cole, Kelsie Cole, Brooke Conklin, Alice D’Orisio, Bernadette DiAndrea, Sally DiBella, Sandy DiMaio, The DiVentura Family, Theresa R. Dumas, Lisa Dyonda, Baby Dyonda, Adrianna Ferringo, Dolores Fleming, Abbey Fox, John Gaffigan, Harriet Galasso, Catherine Glass, Crane Hertz, Sawyer Michael Howarth, Gwen Hunter, Morgan Kelly, Edmond Kessel, Monica Kinsella, John Lock, Michelle MacDonald Bendell, Patrick McKernan, Judy Meleski, Daniel Mensel, Ann Morton, Frank Parker, The Pedercini Family, Baby Jack M. Pisano, Garrett Pitman, Mary Pitts, Tom Prendergast, Andrea Price, Donna Pritchett, Bill Quigley, James Quigley IV, Rory Quigley, Donald Raman, Ken Rappe, Briana Reid, Paolo Reyes, Kathy Reznyk, Alissa Rose Rorie, Timothy Ryan, Richard Rybarczyk, Barbara Saltenberger, Michael Simpkins, Colleen Sorbello, Joe Strohlein, Theresa Teodori, Col. Michael Underkofler, Ret. USAF, Eric Wall, Jamie Westphal and Loretta Whatley

PVT John Anderson; 2nd

LT Kyle Brandt, USAF; 1

st LT Katherine Collins, USA; 1

st 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 Griffin, USN; LT Kevin Hickey, USN; LTJG Sean Hickey, USN; 2

nd 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

Thank you for your service to our country!

Third Announcement for

Collin Gubernick and Shaina Russo

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Youth Energized in the Spirit (Y.E.S.)

invites you to a

Sundaes on Sunday Party

September 17th

1:00 p.m. Grades 5-8

7:00 p.m. HS Students

Emmaus Center

The Parish Health Ministry of Saint Mary of the Lakes Church in Medford will be hosting a flu clinic and health fair on October 1, 2017 in the Emmaus Center. Medicare covers cost of flu/pneumonia vaccines. If you don’t have Medicare, check with your insurance plan. If no insurance, the following is the cost of the vaccines:

Regular Flu, $34.99; High Dose Flu, $74.99 (choice for seniors); FLUAD Trivalent, $69.99 (choice for seniors—protects against three strains of flu); pneumonia (Pneumovax 23), $113.42; Prevnar pneumonia, $209.11. Children 12 and under require parental consent.

Visit our vendors—Shop Rite Nutritionist, reflexology , chair massage, the Burlington County Sherriff’s Department, and Prayer Shawl Ministry. Deborah Hospital staff will conduct blood sugar and pulmonary function testing. Get protected, relaxed, and informed!

The Health Ministry has rescheduled its seminar for

Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the

Emmaus Center. If you are not registered, please call

Pat Douglas at (609) 654-1280 and include name and

telephone number. Those previously signed up need

not re-register. Speakers will be Sister Pat Codey,

SC, Esq., president of the Catholic HealthCare

partnership of New Jersey, and Deacon Patrick

Brannigan, Executive Director of the New Jersey

Catholic Conference. They will discuss Advance

Directives and Practitioners Orders for Life Sustaining

Treatment.

The parish Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on

Tuesday, September 19th, in the Emmaus Center at

10:30 a.m. The ministry has been busy distributing

their hand-made knitted or crocheted shawls to

those in need of comfort and prayer. Most recently,

they brought shawls to Samaritan Healthcare and

Hospice and will soon join Our Lady Queen of Peace

Jr. Youth Ministry in presenting shawls to residents

of Masonic Village at Burlington. To join or for more

information, call Rosemary Peters, (609) 574-4098.

The Littlest Disciples Ministry of St. Mary of the

Lakes will present The Story of Creation, an

evening of prayerful reflection, storytelling, and

activities on Friday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in

the Emmaus Center. At 6:30 p.m. the Happy Trails

Petting Zoo will visit with farm animal friends. Food

and refreshments are included in this free event.

The Ministry has invited Cohort 3 (St. Mary of the

Lakes, St. Isaac Jogues, St. John Neumann, Holy

Eucharist, St. Joan of Arc) families with children

from the tiniest to those in the fourth grade. Littlest

Disciples is a family ministry that focuses on

developing little children’s relationship with

Jesus. The mission is to reinforce the message of

the Gospel to children from birth to fourth grade

alongside their families through spiritually guiding,

fun, and interactive activities and events. For

information, contact Laura Roettger, (609) 346-

3367 or Lea82@yahoo.com.

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St. Mary of the Lakes Senior Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are always welcome. Also, consider giving us a call if you play an instrument and could join us from time to time. Contact Peg Weaver, (856) 722-8960 or pneweav@aol.com.

Students in SMLS and PREP, grades two to five, come join our children’s choir and raise your voice to the Lord at Sunday Children’s Masses. Rehearsals are on

Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting September 21st. Registration forms will be forthcoming. For more information, call Sister Regina at (609) 654-8208 or email rmccalla@smlparish.org.

Any SMLS parent, guardian, or volunteer is encouraged to sign up to get VIRTUS training. VIRTUS is a national program designed to assist adults in recognizing inappropriate behavior towards children. The Diocese of Trenton requires any adult who has regular contact with children to attend a 2 1/2–hour VIRTUS session. Anyone wishing to volunteer at SML School or for PREP and has not previously attended a session must do so as soon as possible. Sessions throughout the Diocese are listed at virtusonline.org. There will be sessions offered here at SMLS on September 11th in the Parish Meeting Room (at back of School) at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register at virtusonline.org or contact the PREP office at smlprep@smlparish.org. For more information, contact MaryPat at mscordato@smlparish.org. PTA members, room parents, lunch or any volunteers with regular scheduled contact with students, must also be fingerprinted through the Diocese. Contact Theresa Lauth at info@smlschool.org.

SMLCCS is kicking it into high gear and beginning to plan for another award winning Parade float! Our Y.E.S. ministry seeks donations to prepare for blast off: Mars Bars, Milky Way Bars, Orbit Gum and Sun Chips. Collection bins are in

back parking lot entrance until October 22nd.

On Sunday, September 24th, Y.E.S. hosts a special Mass with special guest musicians Sibling Rivalry at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be followed by a bonfire and hot dog roast in the parish parking lot. High school students and their families are invited. Sign up at the Jackson Road entrance. The full-year Y.E.S. Calendar is on the parish website under the Faith Formation tab. Come and see…Check us out!

Father Dan would like to purchase three sets (two chasubles [priest], two dalmatics [deacon]) of vestments, one in green, one in purple, and one in red. Each vestment is $600 and can be memorialized with a sewn-in label with the intention in the vestment. If you are interested, call the parish office at (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 or email frontdesk@smlparish.org.

The parish gardens are still in need of attending! If anyone can continue to participate in or join our weekly weeders to keep the gardens looking fresh and

weedless, call the parish office at (609) 654-8208.

Samuel Lee Drayton, Catalina Maria

Juckett, and

Alivia Elizabeth Rybak

who will be baptized this weekend.

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You may have seen the new pole flags in the parking lot and the banners at the parish entrances—all pointing you in the direction of Discovering Christ, a new program that will be unveiled at St. Mary of the Lakes in the next few weeks.

Have you been praying for someone to know the peace of Christ? Invite them to Discovering Christ and your prayers could be answered. Discovering Christ is a simple, gentle approach to opening hearts to Jesus.

It starts at the very beginning with ‘what is the meaning of life’ or rather ‘what is the meaning of your life’. No previous piety required. See the Discovering Christ registration form in this bulletin for details or email discoveringchrist@smlparish.org for information.

We are in need of an Intercession Leader to support our ChristLife initiative beginning in the fall. Required “skills” include love for prayer and the ability to coordinate a small group of faithful prayer warriors. Hours are flexible—make your own schedule. If interested, contact Christine Brandt at (609) 654-8208, Ext. 113 or cbrandt@sml.org.

Bishop O'Connell invites the clergy and the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to journey with him to the National Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 4th.

To make a pilgrimage is a religious devotion that has been part of human religious experiences for centuries. A pilgrim’s journey symbolizes a spiritual journey. Disciples step out of their

normal routine and allow the physical journey to stretch their inner journey into the heart of God, discovering their need for conversion as they draw near to the "Holy." Our nation and world continue to experience a series of crises that causes many to despair and live with great anxiety.

A bus will leave St. Mary of the Lakes at 7:30 a.m. The ride will include doughnuts and juice, morning prayer, and recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with reflection. Estimated arrival is 11:00 a.m. At Noon, we’ll gather in the Great Upper Church for a Welcome, the Angelus, and recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. At 12:45 p.m., there will be blessings for individual families in Upper Church chapels; Confessions/Catechetical sessions begin at 1:30 in the Crypt Church. Mass will be celebrated in the Great Upper Church at 3:00 p.m.

Bus departure will be 4:30 p.m. The ride home includes evening prayer, recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with reflection, and a rest/food stop. Estimated return is 10:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00 per person. Fill out the form below and mail to St. Mary of the Lakes, 40 Jackson Rd. Medford, NJ 08055. Mark your envelope to read “Diocesan Pilgrimage.” For more information call (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110.

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From the Desk of Father Dan:

Thank you very much to every parishioner who has participated in the “Our Faith. Our Family. Our Future.” capital and building campaign. To date, $3,363,930 has been pledged, which is over 12 percent of our $3,000,000 goal! Again, thanks! The following are actual or estimated amounts on how the gifts will be used:

Supporting the Diocesan Faith to Move Mountains Endowment campaign at $1,263,500

Renovating the parish offices and increasing meeting rooms, estimated at $571,000

Upgrading the 60 year old HVAC systems in the church and rectory, estimated at $258,160

Adding a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, estimated at $42,680

Supporting Catholic Education, estimated at $900,000

Leaving a balance of $298,980 to cover unpaid pledges and cost overrides

As you know, the consultative bodies (parish finance, parish pastoral, and 75th Anniversary Councils and the School Board) have supported this project since its inception. And, I have formed a parish building council of parishioners who are construction, engineering, and HVAC professionals to assist me. I have also interviewed three architects, selecting Patock Construction Company to proceed with design drawings. I used Patock at St. Benedict on a similar building project to renovate the parish offices, and to add meeting rooms and a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The contract from Patock is being drafted and reviewed by our pro bono attorney. A first meeting was held on August 22nd. Revisions were made to the layout of the office renovations and a tentative timeline/schedule to build will be determined.

Regarding Catholic Education, we have entered into an agreement with Partners in Mission, a well-respected Catholic Schools consulting firm with whom we will work for the next three years, receiving counsel for implementing recommendations on tuition, enrollment, and annual fund strategies and segmentation, volunteer management, constituent relations and the school’s case for support. We expect this partnership to help achieve an effective, well-rounded program of annual, capital, and planned giving support and a vibrant enrollment management program. They will also help us develop the role of Director of Admissions and Advancement and participate in the screening and interview process. All day meetings were held on Tuesday, August 29th.

If you have yet to do your part by making a gift to the OFOFOF campaign, pledge forms are available at the doors of the Church. Please join me in praying for the continued success of OFOFOF.

Children’s Church, a developmentally appropriate Liturgy of the Word class for preschoolers and kindergartners, will resume Sunday, September 24

th, during 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Offices.

Parents, please bring children before entering the main Church. They will be brought over to church approximately 20 minutes later to join their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (Parents, please sit in the section nearest the Rectory so you can be found easily. Registration forms are at the Jackson Road Entrance. Children’s Church will not be held on Sunday-designated children’s Mass. Adults are needed to assist us in this ministry. This is not “babysitting.” it is a wonderful opportunity to introduce our youngest parishioners to the beauty of the Liturgy of the Word.

St. Mary of the Lakes parish office is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant, approximately 15 hours per week. This position requires experience working in an office environment, strong telephone and interpersonal skills as well as computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of other database systems is a plus. Submit resume and salary requirements via email to Ms. Susan Kraemer, Business Administrator, skraemer@smlparish.org or by mail to St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School, 40 Jackson Road, Medford, NJ 08055

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Sunday, September 10 Masses

RCIA

Children’s Church

PREP New Family Orientation

AA Meeting

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

8:00 a.m.—Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Conference Room

12:00 p.m.—PREP Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

Monday, September 11

Masses

Liturgy Committee

8th Grade Parent Meeting

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

10:30 a.m.—Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Art Room

Tuesday, September 12 Masses

Sisters of St. Joseph New Associates Meeting

Sisters of St. Joseph Associates 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, September 13

NO Masses

Legion of Mary—Apostolate of the Rosary

Catechist In-Service

Bible Study

Catholic Home School Meeting

Catechist In-Service

Adult Choir Practice

9:30 a.m.—Conference Room

10:00 a.m.—PREP Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Emmaus Center

12:30 p.m.—Emmaus Center

6:00 p.m.—PREP Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Church

Thursday, September 14

NO Masses

NO Adoration

Prayer and Bible Study

Literary Guild

Children’s Choir Practice

Knights of Columbus Business Meeting

10:00 a.m.—Emmaus Center

1:00 p.m.—Conference Room

3:30 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

7:30 p.m.—Emmaus Center

Friday, September 15 Masses

Mary Battles for You—Bible Study

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

10:15 a.m.—Emmaus Center

Saturday, September 16 Masses

Confessions

9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Church

9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—Church

Sunday, September 17 Masses

RCIA

Children’s Church

YES Jr. Ice Cream Social

YES Sr. Ice Cream Social

AA Meeting

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

8:00 a.m.—Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Conference Room

1:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

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

Looks like they are pretty excited about it too! Look for more photos at www.smlschool.org and in next week’s bulletin.