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Spanish Teacher 
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford has an immediate opening for a part time Spanish teacher who is needed two days per week. The Spanish teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing  Spanish lessons for 4th-8th grades. Successful candidates will have teaching experience,  demonstrate an understanding of best educational practices including differentiated instruction,  and be committed to a Catholic education. Minimum qualifications include holding a NJ Spanish Teaching Certificate and having 21st century technology skills. Successful candidates will be subject to fingerprinting/background check and
will also have to attend Virtus training.

Qualified candidates should submit their letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to: 
Maria Sobel, School Principal, at msobel@smlschool.org.

Aftercare Help
St. Mary of The Lakes School in Medford, NJ is hiring for their Aftercare program for the 2021-2022 school year. Job requirements include; supervising children ages PreK to 8th grade. Must be 18 years or older to apply. Hours are 3pm to 6pm, but can be flexible. Hourly rate is $14.57. If interested please send a resume to
Maria Sobel at msobel@smlschool.org

A member of the parish pastoral council is relocating with her family to Houston. Father Dan would like to fill her seat with another member. Click HERE for more information to help one decide interest.

To see the simulcast of the 9:00 a.m. Mass 
on October 16, 2021, please click HERE

To see the video of the 9:00 a.m. Mass on
October 14, 2021, please click HERE

Weekend
(In the Church)
Saturday - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted)
10:30 a.m. and noon.
 
Daily 
(At the School Chapel)
Monday through Friday - 7:15 a.m.
Monday through Saturday - 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted)

Saturday morning Confessions will be in the School as well.

The Coronavirus and Act of Spiritual Communion prayers are below so you can pray them with the priest at the appropriate time:

Coronavirus Prayer after Prayer of the Faithful

Jesus Christ, You traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.”
At Your command, the sick were made well.
Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience Your healing love.
Be with doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know Your protection and peace. May victims regain their strength and health through quality medical care.
Heal us from our fear.
Stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.
Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with You in Your Eternal Peace.
Hear our prayer, O Divine Physician. Hear our prayer.
Amen.

Act of Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

Order of the Mass and Daily Readings

Click HERE  for the Order of the Mass
Click HERE for the USCCB’s daily readings

Light a Virtual Prayer Candle

For a link to the St. Mary of the Lakes Virtual Prayer Candle, please click HERE

YOU MAY INCLUDE AN OFFERING
WITH YOUR SUNDAY GIFT

       

 YES is collecting individually wrapped candy for the Halloeen Float/Parade coming up on October 30th. Collection bins will be places at the parking lot and
Jackson Rd. entrances.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONFIRMATION SERVICE
OR NHS HOURS!
Casseroles are accepted year-round in the Parish Office on Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Casseroles must be homemade and pre-frozen when delivered because they are stored until the delivery volunteers can take them to the organizations we support.
Students can record three hours per month for a donation, Students should be involved in the shopping and preparation of the casserole to obtain service credit.
There is no food restriction—we only ask that some protein be included in the meal that you prepare.
Students should record their time using the Mobile Serve App which can be downloaded on a student or parent cell phone. Directions can be found by clicking on the above   Faith Formation  and then click on YES. Please obtain a signature on your phone from the Parish Office Admins or Youth Minister when you drop off your donation.
Any questions, please contact yes@smlparish.org

Please consider contributing to the Food Drive being conducted by the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul. Drop off whatever you can spare at the Knight’s trailer located in the Church parking lot. The un-manned trailer is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Construction Continues

The Church is closed Monday through Friday
due to renovations. 

The Adoration Chapel off the Jackson Road Entrance
remains open daily 24/7.



To see more photographs of the
Renovation of the Sanctuary, please click on the News tab above on this home page and then click on Photo Albums.

Daily Mass in School Chapel
The 7:15 a.m. Daily Masses for Monday - Friday and the
9:00 a.m. Daily Masses for Monday - Saturday
and Saturday morning confessions are offered
in the School Chapel.
Please enter the building using the entrances on either side of the Chapel. All other entrances to the school will be locked. Masses of Christian Burial offered Monday - Saturday are also offered in the School Chapel.

Saturday afternoon confessions and the Saturday evening Vigil and all Sunday Masses will continue to be
offered in Church.

To read Fr. Dan's letter to the parishioners "Blest Beyond Our Faith Our Family Our Future" on the renovation of the sanctuary, please click HERE

Father Dan will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in October 2022. Brochures with more specifics are available at the Parking Lot Entrance or by clicking HERE
To register, click HERE