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Middle School Science Teacher
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford, a parish of about 4,200 families with a growing school population of 330+ students has an immediate opening for a Middle School Science Teacher who will be responsible for teaching science to 7th and 8th graders and religion to 7th graders.  Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of best educational practices including differentiated instruction and a belief in constructivist learning in the area of science.  Candidates should have experience teaching and be committed to a Catholic education. Minimum qualifications include holding a NJ Middle School Teaching Certificate with Content Area Endorsement as well as a good working knowledge of Google Classroom and different technology platforms. This position is ideal for someone who is looking for a close knit school community where you can actively practice your faith. 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 no later than September 27th to:  Maria Sobel, School Principal, at msobel@smlschool.org.

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 no later than
September 27th 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 Jordann Bichler at jbichler@smlschool.org.

Maintenance Staff
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic School seeks one full time custodial/maintenance staff member. The work consists of specific daily cleaning and sanitizing duties including but not limited to bathrooms, classrooms, and offices; cleaning from floor to ceiling.  In addition, this position includes various jobs as they pertain to the maintenance of buildings and grounds, and set-up and breakdown of school functions.

The hours for this position are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Schedule will include some overtime and potential work on holidays.
This position reports to the Facilities Manager. 
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
  Benefits and paid time off are provided.   

If interested, please submit letter, application (please click HERE for employment application) and salary requirements to:  Bill Scherf, Facilities Manager at:  wscherf@smlschool.org.  Please include SML# 8208 on the email subject line for your resume to be considered.

To see the simulcast of the 9:00 a.m. Mass 
on September 23, 2021, please click HERE
 

To see the video of the 9:00 a.m. Mass on September 22, 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

Register Your Children!
To register, please click HERE
or go to www.smlparish.org/PREP
where you can find more detailed information.
Contact the PREP Office at
 smlprep@smlparish.org with questions.

Catechists Needed
PREP needs Catechists and Classroom Aides for all grade levels - “Dividends” will be paid in heaven!
Please contact lxerri@smlparish.org to volunteer.
 

       YES is Supporting Catholic Charities and the Secular Franciscan's Project Oak Tree

             We are  collecting donations for migrants and refugees released from Customs & Immigration. Please drop off the following items to the bins at JRE and PLE of church:

1. Individual / single serving crackers, gold fish, wheat thins, popcorn, rice krispies treats, trail mix...
2. Undergarments - sports bras, underwear and socks for all genders, all ages (must be brand new).
3. Pants (leggings and sweat pants only – NO jeans, pants with  buttons or zippers.
4. Tops (sweatshirts, sweaters, cardigans, t-shirts and coats only) – NO blouses.
5. Shoes (athletic shoes/tennis shoes, slip on shoes, and flip flops only) – NO formal shoes and/or heels.
6. Pajamas (tops and full length pants only) – NO shorts, nightgowns, or nightdresses.
7. Baby and toddler clothing, all sizes, all genders.
8. Toys for children, all ages, all  genders.

 Monetary donations are also being accepted.  Please make check payable to St. Mary of the Lakes
with memo line reading: “Migrant Donation”




YES at Mission Jersey
This video HERE gives reactions from participants of Mission Jersey 2021. There are a few familiar faces from our SML community. See if you can recognize them.
 For more information about service projects or upcoming events you can contact our Parish youth minister, at yes@smlparish.org or call 609.654.8208 ext 111 

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.


Tile being laid 

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

Click HERE for Admissions

For SMLS Employment Opportunities,
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

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.

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

In a brotherly spirit, I join in this message of hope for a brighter future. Thanks to God and to the work of many, we now have vaccines to protect us from COVID-19. They grant us the hope of ending the pandemic, but only if they are available to all and if we work together.

Being vaccinated with vaccines authorised by the competent authorities is an act of love. And contributing to ensure the majority of people are vaccinated is an act of love. Love for oneself, love for one’s family and friends, love for all people. Love is also social and political, there is social love and political love; it is universal, always overflowing with small gestures of personal charity capable of transforming and improving societies (cf. Laudato si’, no. 231, cf. Fratelli tutti, 184).

Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the most vulnerable. I pray to God that everyone may contribute their own small grain of sand, their own small gesture of love; no matter how small, love is always great. Contribute with these small gestures for a better future.

To see the video message from the Holy Father, please click HERE

God bless you, and thank you,
Bishop O'Connell