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To see the simulcast of the 9:00 a.m. Mass
on May 22, 2022, please click HERE 

To see the video of the 9:00 a.m. Mass
on May 20, 2022, click HERE

Daily 

There is no 9:00 a.m. daily Mass on Saturday, May 21st as Father Dan and Father Roy will be attending the Diaconate Ordinations. Please keep the newly ordained deacons in your prayers. May God bless them and their ministry in the Church, and the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen them.
St. Stephen, pray for us!

Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m.
Monday - 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

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

Vacation Bible School- July 11-15
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration Now Open

All chidren entering first through fifth grades for the fall 2022-23 school year are invited to register as campers. Please complete the form HERE and mail back with your payment to the PREP Office, 196 Rt. 70 Medford, NJ 08055, by June 1st to secure your child’s spot. Registration is limited to the first 100 campers!

For more information contact lxerri@smlparish.org. A sign up genius link for teen volunteers in grades 7-12 can be found HERE. Spots can not be held unless payment is received by June 1, 2022.

Students who participate will receive 30 service hours
or the weeklong event. 

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.

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School has the Following Employment Opportunities: Please click HERE
for job descriptions and applications.

Full Time Parish Administrative Assistant

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

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

If you would like to volunteer, please click HERE

If you worked in the ticket booth in prior carnivals, please contact
Phyllis Koch the committee chair at kochie224@gmail.com

   2022 St. Mary of the Lakes Carnival & Musicfest Dates:

 May 16^th to 21^st
Monday-Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
Friday-Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
 
Featuring Rides for young and old, Games, Beer/Wine Bar, Fabulous Food like, pulled pork, sausage and peppers, panzarotti's and more, Traditional Carnival Treats like funnel cake, fried oreos, cotton candy, candy apples and more! Plus the BEST Live Entertainment of any Carnival in the Tri-State area:
Featuring Don't Call Me Francis, Deez 2 Guyz, Bob Pantano's Friday Night Dance Party, Reign and more. 

Known for the best entertainment at any local event, as well as no cover charge and free admission the 2022 Saint Mary of the Lakes Entertainment Chair Warren Mazzochette announces the 2022 line-up:

Monday May 16- Open Mic Night hosted by Warren Mazzochette
Tuesday May 17- Deez 2 Guyz 
Wednesday May 18- Don't Call Me Francis
Thursday May 19- The Deck Band
Friday May 20- Bob Pantano Dance Party
Saturday May 21- Purple Reign
 
MEGApass Tickets On Sale Now! What is a MEGApass?
 
A MEGApass is very simple...
It is exactly what the name implies...
 
It is a pass you purchase one time that gets you on every ride, every night as many times as you want, for a one time purchase of the MEGAPass. Buy it once and ride all night, every night all week long.
 
 The MEGApass will be offered onsite during the Carnival for the regular price.

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.

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.