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The Bible says, “The heavens declare the glory of God!” Our universe is God’s preeminent missionary. Doesn’t a painting suggest a painter? Don’t stars suggest a star maker? Doesn’t creation imply a creator? Now look within you. Look at your sense of right and wrong. Who told you a moral compass exists? What is this magnetic pole that pulls the needles on the compass of your conscience if not God? God did this! The wonders above and within you testify to his existence. But God not only made the world, He loves the world. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world!” Try that on for size! The one who formed you pulls for you. Untrumpable power stoked by unstoppable love!

Congratulations to the newest members of our Catholic community: Ronald Bailey, Charles Mathews, Danielle Morrison and Melissa Muller, who will be received into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, August 8. We also celebrate with David Armbruster, Timothy Howell, and Brad Jankowski, who completed their initiation through Confirmation. Our community welcomes and congratulates them and continues to offer them our prayers and support as they continue on their spiritual journey.

There will be afternoon confessions at 4:30 p.m. only on August 8 and no morning confessions as our RCIA candidates will be coming into full Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

The Church is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration is open 24/7. The Adoration Chapel is open to one Adorer at a time.

The Parish Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday though Friday.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is reopened. Please keep in mind that masks are required to enter our store at this time. If you haven’t shopped at the Thrift Store on Jones Road, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the range of items available. You can purchase quality merchandise including household items, books, and CDs at an affordable price while helping the poor. Every dollar you spend funds programs to help those in need in the surrounding area. For store hours, call St. Vincent’s at 609-953-0021.

There was a Patriotic Prayer Service on Sunday, July 5, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at the flagpole outside of the Church. There was a raising of the flag for parishioner and veteran Carl Kaufman and taking down of the flag for Rich Szymborski. To see photos from the Patriotic Prayer Service, please click on the News/Events tab above on the home page and then click on Photo Albums.

On Saturday, June 20, the 9:00 a.m. Mass and 9:30 a.m. confessions are cancelled as Father Roy and Father Dan will be concelebrating Father Roy’s brother, Rjoy's, diaconate ordination. To read the Trenton Monitor story on why Rjoy Ballacillo believes having a strong relationship with God is what lies at the heart of his wanting to become a priest, please click the title above.

Volunteers are needed to prune the roses during the summer. Depending on how many volunteers there are will determine how many times you may be asked to prune. Please email frontdesk@smlparish.org or call 609/654-8208 x110 to volunteer. Also, weekly weeders will not be needed this summer as weeding will be done by the landscaper.

To see photos from Mrs. Hofmann’s Kindergarten Home Visits, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

YES met for the first time since March 16 for Rita’s water ice and Recitation of the Rosary for Peace & Justice. To see photos from YES Rosary for Peace & Justice, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

Starting Friday, a daily Mass will be offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 a.m. and Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. inside Church. No reservations required. Everyone must wear a mask.

The 8th Grade Clap Out Drive-By was held on Monday in the School parking lot. To see photos from the Monday 8th Grade Clap Out Drive-By, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

On Monday, June 8, the 9:00 a.m. daily Mass was offered in the parking lot outside of cars. To see photos from the Monday Parking Lot Mass, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

The Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass will be simulcasted here on the homepage.

The PreK Drive-By Graduation was held on Thursday in the school parking lot. To see photos from the PreK Drive-By Graduation, please go to the News/Events tab above and click on Photo Album.

Please click the title above to enjoy the Morning Broadcast video from the SML TV Crew! Happy Thursday!

To see the children's choir singing "Jesus in the Morning," click the title above.

The Southern Burlington County, the Willingboro and Vicinity and the Greater Delaware Valley Branches of the NAACP are joining together with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office to sponsor a virtual candlelight vigil to honor the memory of George Floyd; support equal justice and accountability for all throughout our country; and urge calm in our nation’s streets and respect for the vast majority of police officers who honorably serve their communities every day. On Monday, May 25, 2020 at approximately 8:19 p.m., Derek Chauvin placed his knee on the neck of #GEORGEFLOYD, for what would last for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was AFTER Mr. Floyd was non-responsive. At 8:19 p.m. on Monday, June 1, one week after the indefensible killing of George Floyd, we invite members of the public, local police departments, houses of worship and community organizations to post on their Facebook page a simple photo of a lit candle and engage in eight minutes and 46 seconds of reflection over the LIFE of George Floyd and the tragic events that have unfolded in the aftermath of his death, including the violence that has erupted out of peaceful protests, which in one instance cost Federal Protective Service Officer Dave Patrick Underwood his life, in Oakland, California. We encourage everyone to use this time to reflect on your own personal convictions, and the side of history you have been on thus far. As a community, let us take a moment to band together instead of pulling apart, and think about how we all can treat each other with more respect, dignity and humanity. No good can come from a police officer who disregards their oath to uphold the law or who stands idly by while another does so, or from people protesting for equal justice by breaking the law and resorting to unprovoked violence. We as a community and a society are better than what we have seen this week. We must chart a brighter future – together. We urge everyone to join us in this moment of reflection by posting a photo of a candle on your Facebook page, and signifying your presence by using one or all of the following hash tags: #RIPGeorgeFloyd; #peaceinourstreets; #equaljusticeforall; #humanityinpolicing; #respectgoodpolice #BurlcoVigil Emerge from this time of reflection ready to unite around humanity and pledge to join the fight against racism, injustice, and senseless violence!

Congratulations Fr. Dan on the 31st anniversary of your ordination! Thank you for your ministry. May God continue to bless you in the years to come.