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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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March 21Adoration is cancelled Thursday, March 21, due to a funeral Mass. Thank you.Read More
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March 20On Monday, March 25, A1504/S1072, the Aid in Dying bill will be voted on in both the Senate and the Assembly. This assisted suicide bill is a direct threat to anyone viewed as a cost liability to an insurance company. In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with lingering illnesses may be branded as an economic liability, and decisions to encourage death could be driven by cost. The facts are clear – in California, in Vermont, and in Oregon – states that have passed assisted suicide bills – insurance companies have denied individuals healthcare coverage, but offered them low cost drugs to end their life. Please contact your state legislators and tell them that you oppose A1504/S1072. Click on the title above for the link to log in and send your message or copy and paste this link: https://njcatholic.org/faith-in-action?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f57657%2fRespond … In addition, here are links to two recent articles in The Monitor regarding this bill: • https://trentonmonitor.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=36&ArticleID=20094&TM= 39366.87 • Bishop O’Connell’s recent letter to NJ State Legislators: https://trentonmonitor.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&subsectionID=132&articleID=20098Read More
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March 20VIRTUS 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 the following class on: • March 28, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. – Location: PREP Conf Rm 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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March 20
High School choristers in Diocese of Trenton invited to audition for national camp, tour. Read The Monitor article by clicking on the title above.Read More -
March 19
“If the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” Take a break from the busyness of life and come to our parish Lenten mission. Rest in the Lord and be reminded just how much He loves you and wants you to know it! Join us the evenings of April 8, 9 and 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the church for the iMercy Lenten Mission offered by Father Bill Garrott. O.P., with the praying of the Rosary starting at 6:40 p.m. Father Garrott will be offering the 9:00 a.m. daily Masses on April 8, 9, and 10. Father Garrott’s morning homilies will not be the same as his evening talks. The mission’s evening schedule: Monday, April 8: The Father Blesses Tuesday, April : The Son Heals Wednesday, April 10: The Spirit Strengths Bring your family! Bring a friend or neighbor! Come by yourself and be among family and friends!Read More
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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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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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Holy Week and Easter Schedule 2019
Sacrament of Penance
Holy Thursday, April 18th, Following Procession
Good Friday, April 19th, Following Commemoration
Holy Saturday, April 20th, 4:30 p.m.
Palm Sunday, April 14th
Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mass
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Mass Palms will be blessed and distributed at all Masses.
Daily Mass
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
April 15th, April 16th and April 17th
at 7:15 and 9:00 a.m.
Holy Thursday, April 18th
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:30 p.m. Mass and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight
Good Friday, April 19th
The Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
3:00 p.m.
Stations with Veneration of the Cross
7:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 20th
The Easter Vigil
12:00 p.m. Blessing of the Food
7:30 p.m. Mass
Easter Sunday, April 21st
7:30, 9:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Mass**
10:30 a.m. Children’s Mass
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Sleep Out for Homeless Youth
Click HERE to download Registration form to Sleep Out for Covenant HouseReturn forms to yes@smlparish.org or to Parish, PREP or School Main Office
Click HERE for more information on Sponsorship Opportunities
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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 !
Click HERE to see !
For tickets, click HERE
To read the article in the Medford Sun on the SML Production of Aladdin JR., please click HERE -
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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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, March 21
Prayer and Bible Study / 10 a.m. / RDR
Children’s Choir Rehearsal / 3 p.m. / PMR
Sharing Christ / 7 p.m. / PMR
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)
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Disciples in Action - Cohort 3 Parishes
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
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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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Parish Registration Form
Please click HERE for Parish Registration Form.