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The Littlest Disciple's event originally scheduled for tonight (Friday, September 21) has been rescheduled for Friday, October 5, at 6 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room at SML school.

The Fall Sports Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. in the Church for all SML field hockey and soccer players this fall. Each player is encouraged to wear their team uniform to this special Mass.

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The Mass with Anointing of the Sick on Tuesday, October 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Who is to be anointed? Anyone facing serious illness Anyone who has chronic health problems Anyone facing significant surgery Anyone suffering from physical or emotional illness. We encourage all to attend. Join us to pray for all those being anointed and for all who need prayers.

The first Children’s Mass of the school year will be offered on Oct. 14 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Church.

Mass Mob Masses will be offered on: Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Mass) Sunday, Oct. 21 at 9:00 a.m. with the Adult Choir Sunday, Oct. 28 at 12:00 p.m. with Redemption, our contemporary music group.

Please go to the Faith Formation tab above and click on PREP for link of the items needed in Fall of 2018 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Have fun playing basketball and socialize with fellow parishioners while you play The St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 6520 plays in a winter basketball league. The Knights are always looking for players. The Knights will start practice on Tuesday, September, 25, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the St. Mary of the Lakes School gym and will continue to practice on Tuesday nights during the Fall. All are welcome ! For more information, contact Scott Lattimer at sclattimer@aol.com

There is service opportunity for students in grades 6-12.  Follow the link to sign up for the Annual Apple Festival sponsored by the Medford Historical Society: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 4090F4AACAF28A3FF2-apple2

VIRTUS 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. Note that this is a change from the previous VIRTUS requirement. What this means is that 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 as soon as possible. VIRTUS Training Sessions are offered at parishes throughout the Diocese. During the months of September and October, St. Mary of the Lakes will offer sessions on the following days: 9/27 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and 10/22 at 10 a.m. These sessions will be presented in the Parish Meeting Room (at the back of the School). Pre-registration is mandatory at virtusonline.org. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Email questions to frontdesk@smlparish.org.

PREP are held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. for 1st through 6th graders. The 7th and 8th graders meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. We are in need of a catechists for Tuesday 4:15–5:30: Grade 4 Classroom assistants, hall monitors, substitute catechists, and office help for both afternoons and Tuesday evening classes are also needed. Please contact the PREP Office at 609-654-2546 x315 or mscordato@smlparish.org.

Year of Youth Fest needs 7 – 12th graders to showcase their gifts and talents! Please consider sharing artwork and/or preforming at “DoT’s Got Talent” after 3 p.m. Mass on Oct. 14 at St. Mary’s Manahawkin. To submit an entry have your talented teen get permission from their parents and go to www.dioceseoftrenton.org/yearofyouthfest and click on the artwork or performance links for more info!

The Marlton Recreational Council is seeking students ages 11-18 to serve as Buddies in its Sports Unity program for children with Special Needs.  The program began in 2011 to allow children with special needs to participate in organized sports.  The goal of the program is to not only teach player-athletes the basic elements of the sport, but to be part of the team.  The unique aspect of the Sports Unity Program (SUP) is that the player athletes are paired with a Buddy to guide and support them during each practice session.  No experience necessary to serve as a Buddy.   Buddies must complete a one-hour certification class and will earn community service hours through their participation. Fall program begins in a few weeks: Soccer: Sept. 5-27 held on Saturday mornings from Noon - 1:00 p.m. at Beeler Elementary School Street Hockey: Sept. 12 to Oct. 24 held on Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Marlton Street Hockey Rinks Fall Ball: Sept. 10 to Oct. 22 held on Monday Nights 6:15-7:15 pm at Diamonds Arrowhead Park Those interested in doing their community service with this organization for either Confirmation Service or National Honor Society Service should contact coachvonberg@comcast.net

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

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 August meeting, 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.

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.