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To see the simulcast of the Mass at 9:00 a.m. 
on November 29, 2021, please click HERE 

To see the video of the 9:00 a.m. Mass on
November 28, 2021, please click HERE 

Weekend
Saturday - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted)
10:30 a.m. and noon.
 
Daily THIS Week
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7:15 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 9:00 a.m. (simulcasted)

 

The Prayer for the Sixteenth Ordinary Synod of Bishops and Act of Spiritual Communion prayers are below so you can pray them with the priest at the appropriate time:

Prayer for the Sixteenth Ordinary Synod of Bishops

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. 
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. 
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partially influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. 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

Students in grades 7-12 are needed to help in the “Story-Time Corner” that will be held in the Emmaus Center throughout the Christmas Tree Lighting festival on December 4th. To volunteer to read, please click HERE.  Service hours will be given to those who participate.

Students in grades 5-8 are invited  to participate in the live nativity scene which will be held during the December 4^th Christmas Tree Lighting Festival.  Click HERE to sign up!  Costumes will be provided. 

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 to: 
Maria Sobel, School Principal, at msobel@smlschool.org.

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

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.

To view the recording of the Mass of Consecration on November 14th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. click HERE

To see the remarks from the end of the Mass of Consecration click HERE
Several appointments in the Sanctuary are available as memorial opportunities. Each memorial will be recognized with a bronze plaque as worded by the donor. Click HERE for a list of available appointments. If interested, please email Father Dan at father_dan@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