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, 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 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@smlparish.org

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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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.

Third Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

Saturday, December 16Saturday, December 16Saturday, December 16Saturday, December 16 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Purgatorial SocietyPurgatorial SocietyPurgatorial SocietyPurgatorial Society 5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. Jack Cronin Sr. / Mr. & Mrs. Louis Jack Cronin Sr. / Mr. & Mrs. Louis Jack Cronin Sr. / Mr. & Mrs. Louis Jack Cronin Sr. / Mr. & Mrs. Louis DiVentura & FamilyDiVentura & FamilyDiVentura & FamilyDiVentura & Family Sunday, December 17Sunday, December 17Sunday, December 17Sunday, December 17 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. Harold Schultz / Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harold Schultz / Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harold Schultz / Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harold Schultz / Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiGaetanoDiGaetanoDiGaetanoDiGaetano 10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. William Ainsworth / Liz Gross & FamilyWilliam Ainsworth / Liz Gross & FamilyWilliam Ainsworth / Liz Gross & FamilyWilliam Ainsworth / Liz Gross & Family 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Stephanie Turowski / Clergy, Staff and Stephanie Turowski / Clergy, Staff and Stephanie Turowski / Clergy, Staff and Stephanie Turowski / Clergy, Staff and ParishionersParishionersParishionersParishioners 6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Donald Slavin / Anne ODonald Slavin / Anne ODonald Slavin / Anne ODonald Slavin / Anne O’’’’Brien Brien Brien Brien

Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, December 18December 18December 18December 18 7:15 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:15 a.m. Robert Foley / Natalie & Mike MaherRobert Foley / Natalie & Mike MaherRobert Foley / Natalie & Mike MaherRobert Foley / Natalie & Mike Maher 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. McGranaghans & Schwierings / Barbara McGranaghans & Schwierings / Barbara McGranaghans & Schwierings / Barbara McGranaghans & Schwierings / Barbara & George McGranaghan & George McGranaghan & George McGranaghan & George McGranaghan TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday, December 19, December 19, December 19, December 19 7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 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. Frank R. Talerico / The Mitchell FamilyFrank R. Talerico / The Mitchell FamilyFrank R. Talerico / The Mitchell FamilyFrank R. Talerico / The Mitchell Family Wednesday, December 20 Wednesday, December 20 Wednesday, December 20 Wednesday, December 20 7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m. Purgatorial SocietyPurgatorial SocietyPurgatorial SocietyPurgatorial Society 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Pro PopuloPro PopuloPro PopuloPro Populo1 1 1 1

Thursday, December 21 Thursday, December 21 Thursday, December 21 Thursday, December 21 7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m. John & Margaret Humphrey / Their John & Margaret Humphrey / Their John & Margaret Humphrey / Their John & Margaret Humphrey / Their daughter & son in law daughter & son in law daughter & son in law daughter & son in law 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 22December 22December 22December 22 7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m.7:15 a.m. Antoinetta Bartolucci / The Karbasian Antoinetta Bartolucci / The Karbasian Antoinetta Bartolucci / The Karbasian Antoinetta Bartolucci / The Karbasian FamilyFamilyFamilyFamily 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Maria Hwasoon Kim / Stephen HwangMaria Hwasoon Kim / Stephen HwangMaria Hwasoon Kim / Stephen HwangMaria Hwasoon Kim / Stephen Hwang Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23 7:15 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:15 a.m. Louis Reen / Ava MeakimLouis Reen / Ava MeakimLouis Reen / Ava MeakimLouis Reen / Ava Meakim 5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. William Hendrickson Sr. / Clergy, Staff William Hendrickson Sr. / Clergy, Staff William Hendrickson Sr. / Clergy, Staff William Hendrickson Sr. / Clergy, Staff and Parishionersand Parishionersand Parishionersand Parishioners 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 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

Offertory Collections for December 10, 2017Offertory Collections for December 10, 2017Offertory Collections for December 10, 2017Offertory Collections for December 10, 2017

Donations In Cash $313

Donations In Envelopes $28,984

Average Envelope Gift $31

Total Number of Envelopes 1,051

Second Collection - Religious Retirement $5,820

St. Vincent de Paul (Poor Boxes) $154

PREP UpdatesPREP UpdatesPREP UpdatesPREP Updates Christmas break for PREP students (Grades 1 through 8) will begin 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. SMLS and PREP students actively participate in the Mass, including acting out the Gospel. The Children’s Choir will also sing.

TTTThere is a rehearsal for the Children's Christmas Eve here is a rehearsal for the Children's Christmas Eve here is a rehearsal for the Children's Christmas Eve here is a rehearsal for the Children's Christmas Eve Mass on December 18 at Mass on December 18 at Mass on December 18 at Mass on December 18 at 4:304:304:304:30————5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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Desserts and Volunteers Needed for Desserts and Volunteers Needed for Desserts and Volunteers Needed for Desserts and Volunteers Needed for Trenton Soup KitchenTrenton Soup KitchenTrenton Soup KitchenTrenton Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, December 23On Saturday, December 23On Saturday, December 23On Saturday, December 23 St. Mary of the Lakes Parish will be preparing and serving Christmas Dinner for 450 guests at St Mary’s Cathedral @ 151 N. Warren St Trenton, NJ 08608, St Mary Diocesan Soup Kitchen. VOLUNTEERS are encouraged to attend. Please be at the Trenton Soup Kitchen at 11:15 a.m. Also, if you are unable to attend, we have a Dessert Drop off on Friday Dec. 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.2 p.m. to 7 p.m.2 p.m. to 7 p.m.2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Emmaus Center. Please bring your favorite cookies, brownies, or other Bnger foods.

““““COOKIES are the FavoritesCOOKIES are the FavoritesCOOKIES are the FavoritesCOOKIES are the Favorites” ” ” ”

Directions to the Soup Kitchen are available at the Parish ofBce and at the Emmaus Center during the Dessert Drop-Off.

For those who plan to attend, there also will be a 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated at St. Mary of the Lakes Church on Dec. 23 prior to our departure to Trenton. This is an annual tradition for St. Mary of the Lakes Parish and an excellent opportunity for Community Service hours.

Come celebrate the Christmas spirit and share with the underserved.

Please contact Barbara or Rick Gillespie at 856-985-8330 with Cookie drop off questions, or Tom Plantulli 609-654-

0958 with Trenton Soup Kitchen input. Thank you.

Attention All ReadersAttention All ReadersAttention All ReadersAttention All Readers All Readers are asked to pick up their Reader

Workbooks for 2018 in the sacristy.

75757575thththth Anniversary Christmas Ornament SaleAnniversary Christmas Ornament SaleAnniversary Christmas Ornament SaleAnniversary Christmas Ornament Sale

Many thanks to those that

purchased our 75th anniversary celebration Christmas ornament

- we hope you will truly enjoy it!

We do have more ornaments available, so if you missed

getting one, you may purchase

an ornament at the parish

ofBce while our supply lasts.

The cost is $15.00 The cost is $15.00 The cost is $15.00 The cost is $15.00

for this anniversary for this anniversary for this anniversary for this anniversary ornament. ornament. ornament. ornament.

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.

Bereavement Support GroupBereavement Support GroupBereavement Support GroupBereavement Support Group

St. Mary of the Lakes’ Ministry of Consolation will

be hosting a bereavement support group for parishioners and their families on Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rectory Dining

Room. Please contact the parish office at 609/654-

8208 x110 to attend.

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 FHOP@verizon.net Please check www.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.org for directions and for our

other offerings!

END OF THE YEAR RETREATEND OF THE YEAR RETREATEND OF THE YEAR RETREATEND OF THE YEAR RETREAT

Sunday, December 31,Sunday, December 31,Sunday, December 31,Sunday, December 31, 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. –––– 2:30 2:30 2:30 2:30 p.m.p.m.p.m.p.m.

Since God gives us life and time and is Lord over all,

it seems appropriate to end the year in prayer. Francis House offers time, space and quiet

for naming the graces of 2017 and expressing

gratitude to God. The afternoon will focus on our

goals, hopes and desires for 2018. We will bring the

day to a close with a celebration of our Sunday Liturgy. Please bring a bag lunch. Donation: Love

Offering.

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!

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!

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 Motylinski (609)268-9764/giant_pinstripes@comcast.net or Rosemarie

Lyczak (609)-654-0272.

Knights in ActionKnights in ActionKnights in ActionKnights in Action Clothing Drive for Trenton Soup KitchenClothing Drive for Trenton Soup KitchenClothing Drive for Trenton Soup KitchenClothing Drive for Trenton Soup Kitchen

The Knights of Columbus are collecting new or gently

worn coats, hats, gloves, and other clothing items.

You can place items in the bin at the Jackson Road

entrance of the church before December 18.

The Knights will take the donations to the Trenton

Area Soup Kitchen and give them to adults and

children on December 23 – the day that the St. Mary

of the Lakes Apostolic Reach-Out Team is scheduled

to prepare meals for guests of the soup kitchen.

Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 17Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 17Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 17Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 17

The Knights of Columbus and the St. Mary of the

Lakes youth group are hosting breakfast with Santa

Claus this Sunday in the Emmaus Center after the 9

a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes and receive a gift. Pancakes, orange juice, coffee, and tea will be served. St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 6520 congratulates Don Bouchard, Scott Lattimer, Bill Mazzio, and Bob McGowan (pictured from left to right) who recently earned Fourth Degree status. Each degree focuses on the one of the four core principles of the Knights: charity (Frist Degree), unity (Second), fraternity (Third), and patriotism (Fourth). 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

williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!

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.

Mass Schedule Updates Mass Schedule Updates Mass Schedule Updates Mass Schedule Updates

The daily Mass on Saturday, December 23 will be at 7:15 a.m. There will not be a 9:00 a.m. Mass. We will be decorating the church for Christmas at 9:00 a.m.

on December 23. All are welcome to help! 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.

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.

Advent Penance ServiceAdvent Penance ServiceAdvent Penance ServiceAdvent Penance Service There will be an Advent Penance Service on Tuesday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church in Marlton.

Bulletin NewsBulletin NewsBulletin NewsBulletin News

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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

Holiday Gift Cards Holiday Gift Cards Holiday Gift Cards Holiday Gift Cards

The PTA is selling Grocery & Holiday Gift Cards for

ShopRite, ACME, Murphy’s and SCRIP gift cards after

masses this Sunday. Jesse Tree Giving Tree Ceremony

Patriot PenPatriot PenPatriot PenPatriot Pen RunnerRunnerRunnerRunner----Up!Up!Up!Up!

Congratulations to 2017 -

2018 Patriot Pen Award

Runner-Up, 8th Grader Luke

Denn.

Each year 132,000 6th - 8th

graders nationally compete

in the VFW’s youth patriotic

-themed 400 word essay

contest promoting

patriotism and investing in

our future. Way to go Luke!

NEW Spiritwear is NEW Spiritwear is NEW Spiritwear is NEW Spiritwear is AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable

St. Mary of the Lakes Spiritwear

launched a new line of products including some with plaids and tie dye. Christmas ornaments are

also now available for $7.00. Orders can be placed through SMLS Spiritwear! Order forms are

at smlschol.org in Parents Spiritwear section.

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you’ll Bnd the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a

portion of the purchase price to our favorite church

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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

mking@eventcrazy.com.

The next meeting will be December 18 and The next meeting will be December 18 and The next meeting will be December 18 and The next meeting will be December 18 and

volunteers are encouraged to attend.volunteers are encouraged to attend.volunteers are encouraged to attend.volunteers are 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, $3,429,279.00 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.

Christmas Carol FestivalChristmas Carol FestivalChristmas Carol FestivalChristmas Carol Festival

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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When you see a SML Mass Mob postpostpostpost please “like” and

“comment” with asking your friends and family to join

us and then “share!” Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish

When you see a SML Mass Mob tweettweettweettweet please “like”

and “reply” with asking your friends and family to join

us and then “retweet!”

Saying YES to LUCYSaying YES to LUCYSaying YES to LUCYSaying YES to LUCY

The St. Mary of the Lakes Y.E.S. Group will hold an Advent Outreach program in support of L.U.C.Y. (Lifting

Up Camden’s Youth). Y.E.S. (Youth Energized in the Spirit) is helping L.U.C.Y. with a Holiday Wreath sale. The

wreaths are $25. They are double faced, 12-inch pine wreaths, decorated with pine cones, berries, and a 6-

inch red bow. Y.E.S will also sell 8-inch Poinsettias for $15 to support L.U.C.Y., which is a non-proBt provid-ing a wide array of programs for Camden’s youth ages 12-25.

For more information, please visit For more information, please visit For more information, please visit For more information, please visit www.lucyoutreach.orgwww.lucyoutreach.orgwww.lucyoutreach.orgwww.lucyoutreach.org

The Holiday Wreath order forms can be found at the Jackson Road Entrance parking lot and Parish OfBce.

The forms can be left in the Parish OfBce for Linda Xerri. Please make checks payable to LUCY Outreach.

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

Sing with YESSing with YESSing with YESSing with YES

YES Sr. will have its annual Christmas Caroling & Social this Sunday. Please gather outside the Emmaus Center at 6:45 p.m. for caroling and a social to

follow.

All high school teens are invited. A Secret Santa Gift exchange will also happen at the party — if interested

in participating, please bring a gift (for boy or girl)

$15.00 max.

Taize Prayer ServiceTaize Prayer ServiceTaize Prayer ServiceTaize Prayer Service

Those waiting to add their candles

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: marymickinak@yahoo.commarymickinak@yahoo.commarymickinak@yahoo.commarymickinak@yahoo.com / / / /

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YES at St Joan of Arc Wrap Party YES at St Joan of Arc Wrap Party YES at St Joan of Arc Wrap Party YES at St Joan of Arc Wrap Party

Cohort working togetherCohort working togetherCohort working togetherCohort working together

St. Vincent DePaul Christmas GiftingSt. Vincent DePaul Christmas GiftingSt. Vincent DePaul Christmas GiftingSt. Vincent DePaul Christmas Gifting Trying to provide a nice Christmas for loved ones is

especially difBcult for people already struggling to

pay for food, clothing, and fuel. With your help, the

Society of St. Vincent de Paul can help make a

difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Our annual Christmas Gifting program is this

weekend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. We need

volunteers to help in gifting our guests at the Caring

Center on Jones Road as well as to make home

deliveries Sunday. Whether you are available for one

day or all three, we need you! If you wish to volunteer, please call St. Vincent’s at 609-953-0021.

We welcome back former volunteers and look forward to meeting new ones. 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 with you. 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

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 about this ministry, contact For more information about this ministry, contact For more information about this ministry, contact For more information about this ministry, contact

Marta DeGisi at (609) 654Marta DeGisi at (609) 654Marta DeGisi at (609) 654Marta DeGisi at (609) 654----1256, 1256, 1256, 1256,

mdegisi@gmail.commdegisi@gmail.commdegisi@gmail.commdegisi@gmail.com or contact the Parish or contact the Parish or contact the Parish or contact the Parish

OfBce.OfBce.OfBce.OfBce. Mary wants to visit your home.Mary wants to visit your home.Mary wants to visit your home.Mary wants to visit your home.

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. Raise the spirits of someone in our community. 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.

Children Needed for Christmas Eve MassChildren Needed for Christmas Eve MassChildren Needed for Christmas Eve MassChildren Needed for Christmas Eve Mass

The 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve will be a

Children’s Mass. Children are needed to re-enact the

following Gospel stories:

The Annunciation The Visitation Joseph’s Dream

The Nativity The Angels and Shepherds The Three Kings

There will be a rehearsal for this Mass on Monday,

December 18 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Church.

Three readers will be needed. Children who will be re-enacting the Gospel will not have speaking parts.

Any child who would like to participate in the Children’s Christmas Mass is asked to sign the roster at the Jackson Road Entrance to the Church.

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 a generous anonymous donation, we are

able to provide tuition support to active military members who have children at St. Mary of the Lakes

School. Visit www.smlschool.org www.smlschool.org www.smlschool.org www.smlschool.org for information.

St. Mary of the Lakes St. Mary of the Lakes St. Mary of the Lakes St. Mary of the Lakes

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 frontdesk@smlparish.org

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 17Sunday, December 17Sunday, December 17Sunday, December 17 • K of C Breakfast With Santa / 10 a.m. / EC • Baptism SML Group / 1:30 p.m. / Church • YES Jr. & Sr. Christmas Social / 7 p.m. / EC • AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR Monday, December 18Monday, December 18Monday, December 18Monday, December 18 • Fr. Dan Lesson with 8th Grade / 1:20 p.m. / PMR • Children’s Christmas Mass Rehearsal / 4:30 p.m. /

Church • Carnival Committee Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR • Daughters of St. Therese Benediction / 7 p.m. /

Church • KofC Degree Ceremony / 7 p.m. / EC Tuesday, December 19Tuesday, December 19Tuesday, December 19Tuesday, December 19 • Bereavement Support / 10:00 a.m. / Rectory Dining

Room • Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible / 10 a.m. /

PMR • Environmental Awareness Meeting / 12 p.m. / EC • Glory to God Prayer Group / 7:30 p.m. / Conference

Room • Penance Service @ St. Joan of Arc / 7:30 p.m. • Rosary / 7:30 p.m. / Church Wednesday, December 20Wednesday, December 20Wednesday, December 20Wednesday, December 20 • Legion of Mary — Apostolate of the Rosary / 9:30

a.m. / Conference Room • Bible Study / 10:15 a.m. / EC • Adult Choir Practice / 7 p.m. / Church Choir Loft • School Board Meeting / 7 p.m. / EC Thursday, December 21Thursday, December 21Thursday, December 21Thursday, December 21 • Adoration / 9:30 a.m. / Church • Prayer and Bible Study / 10 a.m. / EC • Miraculous Medal Novena / 6:30 p.m. / Church • Reposition of Blessed Sacrament / 7 p.m. / Church Friday, December 22Friday, December 22Friday, December 22Friday, December 22 • SMART Dessert Drop Off / 3 p.m. / EC Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23 • Set up Christmas Mass in EC / 8 a.m. / EC • Decorate Church / 9 a.m. / Church Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24 • Christmas Eve Vigil EC Mass / 3 p.m. / EC • AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR

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 eugenekotowski@aol.comeugenekotowski@aol.comeugenekotowski@aol.comeugenekotowski@aol.com

When leaving a message, please provide your

sandwich selection and whether you'll be staying at the Basilica or attending the March.

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with Father Danwith Father Danwith Father Danwith Father Dan

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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

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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

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 Perkins at For information, contact Marianne Perkins at For information, contact Marianne Perkins at For information, contact Marianne Perkins at

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Littlest Disciples!Littlest Disciples!Littlest Disciples!Littlest 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 Laura For a form or more information, contact Laura For a form or more information, contact Laura For a form or more information, contact Laura

Roettger at lea82@yahoo.com.Roettger at lea82@yahoo.com.Roettger at lea82@yahoo.com.Roettger at lea82@yahoo.com.

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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!