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Jackson Road will be closed to all thru traffic for resurfacing of the roadway. Local traffic will be permitted access at direction of police officers during construction. Crews work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrating Deacon Ken's 10th anniversary as Deacon, and Sister Regina's 55th anniversary in religious life and her birthday! To see more photos from the Religious Life Anniversaries Dinner, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

During its monthly meeting Thursday night, the St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 6520 presented checks that totaled $42,000 to Medford’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Burlington County, and 1st Way of Burlington County. The money was raised at its 11th annual charity golf tournament at Medford Lakes Country Club in June. Also the Knights of Columbus Council 6520 honored David and Carolyn Karbasian for being named Family of the Year. To see more photos from the Knights presentation ceremony, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

Two Best Friends enjoying the new Parish Office in the Emmaus Center during construction!

You are invited to join our “Thursday Prayer and Bible Study” each Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (following the 9 a.m. Mass and Adoration). Our first meeting this fall will be Thursday, Sept 13, in the Rectory Dining Room. For over 15 years our group has met to pray, read and support each other in bringing our children, our families and ourselves, closer to God.  Our study this year will continue with The Gospel of John.  We are also beginning an evening book study of some of our modern day theologians.  Join us!   For more information: Rebecca Weill at rweill92@gmail.com or 609-828-6137.

The Cohort 3 parishes of St. Mary of the Lakes, St. Joan of Arc, Holy Eucharist, St. Isaac Jogues and St. John Neumann held a Faith In Our Future Meeting on Wednesday night at the St. Mary of the Lakes school.

Even with the repaving of Jackson Road, there is still Adoration with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 6:30 p.m. and Reposition at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9.

The Carnival Committee celebrated the success of the first annual carnival with Fr. Dan and Fr. Roy on Tuesday night.To see more photos from the Carnival Committee Appreciation Dinner, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

Fr. Dan and Fr. Roy along with Sister Regina driving the tractor held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, August 7, in front of the old Parish Office. Construction has begun on new Parish Offices. Currently, the Parish Office is located in the Emmaus Center during construction. To see more photos from the Groundbreaking Ceremony, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

Don Bouchard was awarded the council's Knight of the Year award.  Don joined the council in January, 2015 and although he wanted to only be a "worker bee," he quickly became hugely involved. He took on the role of chairman for our Chip in for Charity Golf outing and helped us raise a staggering $42,000 this year to be divided by our three charities: St. Vincent’s DePaul, Interfaith Hospitality Network and First Way of Burlington County. Don helped us move our meetings to Marco's at Indian Springs while the Emmaus Center is under renovation and instituted our annual Wine Tasting. He is involved in every event from bocce and bowling to supervising the cooking events.  He and his wife Mariann have made a huge positive difference in the Knights and the parish. 

Fr. Dan taught 150 campers Wednesday during Shipwrecked and Rescued by Jesus Vacation Bible School. This “Totally Catholic” VBS program at the SML School with children aged 4 (as of May 1) to those starting 5th grade in September was sold out !

Hole Sitters are needed for the St. Mary of the Lakes Golf Classic on August 22. It would require sitting outside and watching for a hole-in-one. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to finish. Service hours awarded for students with an adult. Call Marta DeGisi at (609) 654-1256.

Brian Bouchard and Kevin Hagan started the South Jersey Basketball Academy in 2014.

Shipwrecked and Rescued by Jesus has 150 campers this week! This “Totally Catholic” VBS program is from from July 30 through August 3 at the SML School. Children aged 4 (as of May 1) to those starting 5th grade in September are joining us on this exciting adventure!

Last night was the last pickup basketball games of the summer at the St. Mary of the Lakes School since the gym floor is being refurbished. The games will continue in September at the St. Mary of the Lakes School gym on Monday & Wednesday nights! 

As an appreciation for their service to our parish, altar servers attended an outing to Breakwater Beach Water Park and Casino Pier in Seaside Heights on Wednesday. To see more photos from the Altar Server Trip, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

School Bookkeeper.  Interested candidates are asked to submit their resume along with two professional references and one personal reference, and salary requirements to: Susan Kraemer, Business Administrator at the Parish Office or email skraemer@smlparish.org. No telephone calls will be accepted. Overview The School Bookkeeper is responsible to the Business Administrator and Parish Bookkeeper to manage the school’s financial recordkeeping, process tuition payments, create purchase orders, order school books/supplies and reconcile school class accounts.  Oversee vendor contracts, assist with the preparation of the school budget, process school stewardship queries and support the order process for the school carnival.  Job Qualifications This individual must have excellent problem solving, attention to detail, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.  Proficiency in WORD and Excel; knowledge of QuickBooks a plus. Must be a self-starter, well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to meet deadline dates.  Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/business/finance is preferred.  Work experience in accounting with successful coursework in Business/Accounting may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Fr. Dan was awarded Knight of the Month for June, 2018, by Knights of Columbus Council 6520 Grand Knight Mickey Zawatcki after Sunday’s 9 a.m. Mass. Congratulations Fr. Dan !

Become a sponsor on this year’s 2018-19 bulletin.  Promote your business and support your church by sponsoring an ad in the St. Mary of the Lakes Church weekly bulletin.  New ads start running on 8/26, so call now to reserve a space.  Call or email Mike Jurosky at 717-648-5996 / mjurosky@diocesan.com for details.

The College Adult Ministry discussing “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen. The College Adult Ministry meets weekly for faith sharing, fellowship and community. For more information, please contact Sarah Stearn at Sarahstearn24@gmail.com