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To see the August 11, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Mass simulcasted, please click HERE 

To see the August 10, 2020, Mass on video, please click HERE
To see the August 9, 2020, Sunday Mass on video, please click HERE 

Daily Mass Schedule

A daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday
at 7:15 a.m. and Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
inside the Church. No reservations required.
Everyone must wear a mask.
The Daily 9:00 a.m. Mass is simulcasted.

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Masses are inside the Church. No reservations required.
Everyone must wear a mask.
The Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass is simulcasted.

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

Live Adoration 

For Live Adoration on EWTN GB, click HERE

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

ENROLLMENT
Our enrollment for the 20-21 school year is open.

Please contact: Admissions@smlschool.org.
All of our registration forms are available on the school website by clicking HERE

To take a closer look at SMLS, please click HERE



Part Time Marketing and Events Manager

 For more information or to submit your cover letter and CV,
 please contact Amy Rash, Principal at: arash@smlschool.org

Volunteers Needed at the Golf Tournament!
 We need "hole sitters" at the annual Ron Murphy Golf Tournament, August 19,
at Medford Village Country Club.
Pick your shift:
12 noon - 3 p.m. OR 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.
SMLS Student volunteers in grades 6^th - 8^th who are accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age
 can receive service hours 
Witness a "hole in one!" 
 Drinks and snacks will be provided.
  Anyone who is interested can contact:
admissions@smlschool.org

REGISTRATION
For PREP 2020-2021, we are offering the options of both virtual classes and traditional classes in the School.
For traditional classes, 1st through 6th grades will meet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Evening classes for 7th and 8th grades will meet on Thursdays (new day) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Go to smlparish.org/PREP to begin registration
and for more information.

CATECHISTS NEEDED
            We are currently in need of Catechists and Assistants to teach both in a traditional classroom and virtually. The need is especially crucial this year because traditional classes must be smaller to adapt to social distancing regulations. We would also like our virtual classes to be small to strengthen the effectiveness of virtual learning. Our goal is to have a catechist and an assistant in each class. If you know someone who would make a good catechist, please give him or her a nudge in our direction.
          We offer training, guidance, teacher’s editions of textbooks (with the answers in them!), and prayers. No experience is necessary – just a love of God and children! Hall Monitors, Substitute Catechists, and Office Help are also appreciated.
          Our 1st through 6th graders who opt for traditional classes will continue to meet on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:15 until 5:30 p.m. The 7th and 8th graders opting for traditional in-class instruction will now attend on Thursday evenings from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m.

  Contact the PREP Office at smlprep@smlparish.org
with questions or to volunteer

    UPCOMING VIRTUS TRAINING SESSIONS
Virtus Sessions will resume on September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Emmaus Center and on September 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the Emmaus Center. Sessions are limited to 20 participants due to social distancing requirements.
NO WALK INS WILL BE PERMITTED.
Participants must wear a mask upon entering and then will be seated socially distanced. They should bring their
own pens and notepads.

Go to www.virtusonline.com
to register for a session.
For more information or questions, please contact the parish office at frontdesk@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.

The Diocese of Trenton is Here to Support
You and Your family

Resources for families can be found on our webpage by clicking HERE

For the theme of the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, please click HERE

From the Pastor’s Desk

           The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is ongoing throughout the Diocese of Trenton. 
           Each year, the Bishop seeks the support of our parishes, our clergy, Catholic education and social services.
           Each of us has a vital part in all we do in Christ’s name, and each of us can share in all we do with a gift to the ACA. The ACA gives us the opportunity to support the Church beyond our parish. 
          To date, SML has pledged $107,913. Our parish goal is $140,000. We need $32,087 to reach our goal. By reaching our goal, the rebate will be $21,000 (15 percent of goal). By continuing to exceed our goal, the rebate will be $21,000 + 50 percent of difference above $140,000.
           Last year’s generous response allowed our parish to exceed our goal by 10.9 percent with total received pledges of $154,782 for a total parish rebate of $28,545.
          We hope your generosity will allow for the same results this year and we thank you in advance for making a gift to this year’s ACA!

Father Dan

Click HERE to watch the ACA 2020 video

To donate online, click HERE

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School embraces the teaching of the Catholic Church that all human life is sacred and must be protected.
 
God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. Abortion ends the life of a child and offends God. It also deeply wounds the women and men involved. Our Church provides healing for those who have had an abortion and prays to end abortion.
 
During these days when abortion is made to seem like merely a political issue, we are reminded that abortion is a moral issue and encourage all to pray for pro-life efforts on behalf of those who cannot help themselves.
 
We fully endorse the most recent statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about its unequivocal mission to support mothers and children, and to end the tragedy of abortion:
 
Every single human life has value. The trend of states passing pro-life legislation is a very encouraging move toward ensuring that our society cherishes unborn children and their most basic right to life.  The pro-life movement has always had two critical goals: increasing support for mothers and children and eliminating the tragedy of abortion. Our march for justice and human rights for unborn children will not be complete until they are recognized and protected as persons by the law. Our ultimate objective, however, is for abortion to be unthinkable. As we celebrate these pro-life legislative victories, we reiterate our commitment to supporting all mothers with the care and resources they need. The Church stands ready to help and welcome them.

- Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas 

For information on Mass, Confession times, or other information at any of the Burlington County Cohort 3 parishes, Disciples in Action, 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

Father Dan compiled the following bibliography in answer to the question, “Father, can you recommend a good book for spiritual reading?” Click HERE

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!

Please click HERE for Parish Registration Form.