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Mission
We Make Disciples
Founded in 1931 in a cabin in Medford Lakes, New Jersey to serve the 40 Catholic families living in the area, St. Mary of the Lakes was formally established as a parish in 1943.
Our parish community now includes 4200 families with 650 children in our Parish Religious Education Program and just under 300 students enrolled in St. Mary of the Lakes School.
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News
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February 21
ICNU 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 difficulty, I would find strength in Jesus . . . and find 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 in March. Mass Mob Masses will be offered on: Sunday, March 10 at 9:00 a.m. with the Adult Choir Sunday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Mass) Sunday, March 24 at 12: 00 p.m. with Redemption, our contemporary music group.Read More -
February 21VIRTUS is a national program designed to equip adults with the tools to recognize inappropriate behavior towards children and vulnerable adults. The Diocese of Trenton requires anyone over the age of 18 who participates in one or more ministries to attend a 3–hour VIRTUS session every four years. Therefore, every adult who currently volunteers for SML Church, School, and/or PREP and has not previously attended a VIRTUS session, or who has not taken a refresher course within the past four years, must attend a class in order to participate. VIRTUS Training Sessions are offered at parishes throughout the Diocese. St. Mary of the Lakes will offer another session on February 21: 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the PREP Conference Room and 6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the PREP Conference Room Pre-registration is MANDATORY at virtusonline.org. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. No Walk-ins will be accepted. Please note when registering for your VIRTUS account to use your Legal Name, be sure to include any information on your account as applicable (i.e. driver’s license or passport name must match). Email questions to frontdesk@smlparish.orgRead More
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February 20
The Parish Office snow closings follow the school. If school is closed, the parish office is closed. If school has a delayed opening, the parish office has a delayed opening. When the Governor declares a state of emergency, SML always follows his directive and the parish office 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 greeting when you call the parish office.Read More -
February 19
Grade 1 learns to spell, pronounce and define TRANSUBSTANTIATION !Read More -
February 15Father Dan will offer a four week adult scripture study “Jesus of Nazareth Part II - Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection,” based upon Our Holy Father Emeritus Benedict XVI’s recent book by the same title, on Mondays, March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room at St. Mary of the Lakes School. To register, please contact St. Mary of the Lakes Parish Office at 609/654-8208 x110 or email parish office@smlparish.org, or sign the roster in the Parking Lot Entrance. Please BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) If you need a Bible, New American Bibles will be sold for $6.00 at the class.Read More
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Lenten Resources
Dynamic Catholic – The Best Lent Ever with Matthew Kelly -
Click HERE
FORMED.org - Lenten Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray of the Augustine Institute - Click HERE
Word on Fire – Bishop Barron’s daily Lent Reflections - Click HERE
Blessed Is She – Lenten Journal: “To The End: The Story of Sacrificial Love” - Click HERE
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SML School Updates
To read the article in The Monitor on Catholic Schools Week and the Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., please click HERE
To see photos from the SMLS Open House and other Catholic Schools Week activities, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.
Click HERE to see the SML Open House video
2018-2019 Enrollment
Why Consider St. Mary of the Lakes School?
Choosing the right education for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
Contact us for a tour to see why we are one of the
Best Schools in Burlington County!
Admissions can be reached at (609) 654-2546 x227 or admssions@smlschool.org
SMLS New Transfer Student Grant
SMLS is pleased to announce our new Transfer Grant Program for new families with students in grades 1 through 7 for the 2018-19 school year. The grant is a tuition credit of $1,500.00 per student in his/her first year at SMLS and $1,000.00 in his/her second year. Financial assistance will also continue to be available.
Please visit our smlschool.org/admissions
for further information.
Check out
The Welcome back to St. Mary of the Lakes School
2018 Video !
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Make a Holy Hour in the Adoration Chapel
Eucharistic Adoration Sign Up SchedulePlease decide what weekly time slot you want from the Master Spreadsheet by clicking HERE - the green blocks are available and the grey blocks on the schedule have an Adorer in place - and then send an email indicating what hour you want to be an Adorer to:
Natalie Stone (mazzunat007@msn.com)
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SML 2019 Carnival: June 25 to June 29
“We didn’t realize we were making memories,
we just knew we were having fun”
- Winnie the PoohWhere the fun and memories begin ...
Saint Mary of the Lakes Carnival
June 25 — June 29, 2019
To see photos from the 2018 Family Night
by the Burlington County Times
click HERE
To see photos from the 2018 Carnival on the parish website, please go to the News/Events tab above
and click on Photo Album.
To see a video from the 2018 Opening Night of the Carnival
by Alliance Video Productions
click HERE
Go directly to the Carnival Facebook Page by clicking HERE
If you are interested in any sponsorship opportunity for the 2019 carnival, please contact Maria at mking@eventcrazy.com
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Ministry of Consolation
This ministry assists and plans the funeral liturgy with family members and offers help to those grieving
through individual counseling.
For the Consolation Ministry forms, please click HERE
For the Consolation Ministry readings, please click HERE
For more information, please contact Sue Roggio at chairfxr@aol.com
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Annual Catholic Appeal
Bishop's Letter
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Pope St. Paul VI once said, “Never reach out your hand unless you are willing to extend an arm.” With these words, he challenges us to do all we can to build up the Body of Christ in our communities and provide assistance to those in need. He urges us to offer our help with free hearts and a generous spirit, withholding nothing in our efforts.
Together, we as the Diocese of Trenton, have been able to embrace that challenge by providing the essential ministries, programs and services that make a critical difference in the lives of so many through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Keeping in mind the words of Pope St. Paul VI, I ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal so we, together, may continue the work of strengthening parish and family life, evangelizing our community and our world, and reaching out to those in need with love and compassion.
With a grateful heart, I pray the Lord will guide you in all you do, will be your courage when strength is needed, and be your joy in all times.
Gratefully yours in in Christ,
Most Reverend David O’Connell, C.M.
Bishop of Trenton
To see video for the Diocese of Trenton
2019 Catholic Appeal,
click HERETo Donate online
(Select St. Mary of the Lakes to receive credit)
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Father Dan's homily at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem
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Procession at Church of the Annunciation during St. Mary of the Lakes Holy Land trip
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Reverend Daniel F. Swift,
Pastor
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Reverend Roy Ballacillo, Parochial Vicar
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Today's Events
Thursday, February 21
· Benediction follows Exposition at the end of the 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by all day Adoration / Church
· Prayer and Bible Study / 10 a.m. / RDR
· VIRTUS Training Session / 10 a.m. / PCR
· Children’s Choir Rehearsal / 3 p.m. / PMR
· VIRTUS Training Session / 6 p.m. / PCR
· Miraculous Medal Novena / 6:30 p.m. / Church
· Reposition of Blessed Sacrament after the 6:30 p.m. Novena / Church
SML Room Abbreviations
FMR = Flex Meeting Room (Rectory)
JRE = Jackson Rd. Entrance
PCR = Prep Conference Room
PMR = Parish Meeting Room (located in the back of
St. Mary of the Lakes School)
RDR = Rectory Dining Room
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Fr. Dan's Suggested Reading
Father Dan compiled the following bibliography in answer to the question, “Father, can you recommend a good book for spiritual reading?” Click here
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Our Faith. Our Family. Our Future. Donate/Make Pledge Online
To make an online pledge or donation to Our Faith. Our Family. Our Future. capital campaign, click on: Faith To Move Mountains. Go to the top of the page and click on Donate Now. Select your amount. Then scroll down to select a parish. Select St. Mary of the Lakes Medford to donate or make a pledge to Our Faith. Our Family. Our Future. God bless you for your most generous support!
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Make a Memorial Donation for Friend/Loved One
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Burlington County Cohort 3 Parishes
For information on Mass, Confession times, or other information at any of the Burlington County Cohort 3 parishes, click on the following:
Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle
St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Marlton
St. John Neumann Parish, Mt. Laurel
St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton -
Parish Registration Form
Please click HERE for Parish Registration Form.