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 4,200 families with 650 children in our Parish Religious Education Program and just under 300 students enrolled in St. Mary of the Lakes School.
Learn MoreTo see the simulcast of the 9:00 a.m. Mass
on July 5, 2022, please click HERE
To see the video of the 9:00 a.m. Mass
on July 4, 2022, click HERE
Daily
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:15 a.m. (simulcasted)
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted)
Weekend
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted) and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted)
10:30 a.m. and noon.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and Act of Spiritual Communion prayers are below so you can pray them with the priest at the appropriate time:
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
Mary, Queen of Peace,
save us all, who have so much trust in you,
from wars, hatred and oppression.
Make us all learn to live in peace,
and educate ourselves for peace,
do what is demanded by justice and
respect the rights of every person,
so that peace may be firmly established.
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
Virtual Prayer Book
For a link to the St. Mary of the Lakes Virtual Prayer Book, please click HERE
Light a Virtual Prayer Candle
For a link to the St. Mary of the Lakes Virtual Prayer Candle, please click HERE
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WITH YOUR SUNDAY GIFT
Catholic speaker and evangelist, Chris Stefanick, is coming to Saint Mary of the Lakes this December! Mark your calendars now for REBOOT! Wednesday, December 14th, at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an exciting, high-energy Catholic experience. Chris will unpack the heart of the Gospel, revealing its power and beauty, provide practical ways of applying the Gospel, and how to find joy in every day. Tickets are available now! Get yours HERE
Aiding the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places to donate.
This list is not exhaustive.
The international Caritas confederation is collecting funds to help Caritas Ukraine. In the United States, that is through
Catholic Relief Services. Internationally, you can donate through
Caritas Internationalis.
The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia also has a
link to donate.
Two pontifical agencies also are taking donations for Ukraine:
Catholic Near East Welfare Association and
Aid to the Church in Need. Internationally, Aid to the Church can be reached here.
The Knights of Columbus launched the Ukraine Solidarity Fund for humanitarian needs in Ukraine and through refugee
sites in Poland.
Donations can also be made to Jesuit Refugee Service to support the agency’s work with those forced to flee conflict in Europe.
The Salesians also are accepting donations to help refugees
Please be generous and offer your prayers for the end of the
war in Ukraine.
If you are an adult interested in becoming Catholic, or are already Catholic and desire to complete your sacraments by getting confirmed, contact Christine Brandt, cbrandt@smlparish.org, or 609-654-8208 ext. 113.
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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
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford, a parish of 4,200 families with a growing school of 300+ students is looking to fill multiple positions including:
Part-Time Spanish Teacher
Part-Time Maintenance Position
Middle School Math Teacher
Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Part-Time Physical Education Teacher
Teaching Assistants
Technology Teacher
Before Care/After Care Help
St. Mary of the Lakes is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. St. Mary of the Lakes reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Classes will start on Sept. 20 & 21st, being held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30 pm for grades 1-6 and Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 pm for grades 7 and 8.
We are no longer using the ASAP, and have switched to Parish Giving for our registration.
To register, please go to this link. Please contact the PREP Office at lhelm@smlparish.org with any questions or concerns.
Several appointments in the Sanctuary are available as memorial opportunities.
Below the photograph is the church offering requested.
Each memorial will be recognized with a bronze plaque as worded by the donor.
Please click HERE to view the flyer.
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 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.