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“Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard” (Daniel 10:12). Those words were spoken by an angel to the prophet Daniel. The moment Daniel began praying, the answer was issued. Demonic forces blocked the pathway of the angel. The impasse lasted a full three weeks until the archangel Michael arrived on the scene with his superior authority. The standoff was ended, and the prayer was answered Have your prayers been met with a silent sky? Have you prayed and heard nothing? Are you floundering in the land between an offered and an answered prayer? If so, I beg you, don’t give up. What the angel said to Daniel, God says to you. You have been heard in Heaven. Angelic armies have been dispatched. Reinforcements have been rallied. Do what Daniel did – remain before the Lord.

Due to popular demand, we were able to make room for approximately 50 additional bricks in the two Crosses located at the rear of our church. If interested, please stop by the Parish office for a paper order form that details the information and payment needed. Once completed, they will be sent to the Brick Company for preparation of your Brick. The PayPal option of ordering will not be available at this time. Thanks again for your participation and for all you do to help with our Brick Fundraiser.

Mark your calendar for the Knights of Columbus fourth annual tree lighting ceremony on Sat., Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m., after the Christmas Concert and Mass. The evening will also feature live nativity characters and animals, Christmas carols, hot chocolate and cookies, and craft tables. The Knights are now accepting reservations and donations for the Christmas Dedication Trees. All proceeds benefit the Knights charitable activities and SML school. You can memorialize or honor a loved one with a Christmas tree that will line the church grounds. The Knights will adorn your tree with lights and a laminated card with your honoree’s name. You have the option of placing personal decorations on the tree as well. To reserve a tree, download the order form from https://medfordknights.org/christmas-trees-1 Complete the form and deliver it to the parish office by Tues., Nov. 30, with a check for $150 made payable to Knights of Columbus Council 6520. Credit card and PayPal options are also available. If you have any questions, please call Bill Scheffold at 856-912-1301.

As part of the Year of the Family, Pope Francis declared the fourth Sunday in July to be a World Day For Grandparents and the Elderly. It is the day closest to the Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim (July 26), parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Please click on the title above for a link to some social media gifs as well as a video with a message from Pope Francis for this week’s upcoming WDG&E.

To see photos from the SMLS play, Beauty and the Beast Jr., please click on the News tab above on the home page and then click on Photo Albums.

On Saturday, June 5, Father Roy's brother, Rjoy Ballacillo, was ordained and Fr. Dan and Fr. Roy concelebrated the ordination. To see photos from Father Rjoy's Ordination, please click on the News tab above on the home page and then click on Photo Albums.

Please join us Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m. on the Church Grounds for food and fun around the fire pit and then the first installment of “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible.” If you would like to order a workbook (not needed to participate) for the Bible study, please click the title above.

To see photos from the St. Mary of the Lakes Golf Classic on Wednesday, presented by Murphy's Family Markets, please click on the News/Events tab above on the home page and then click on Photo Albums.

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.

Congratulations to the newest members of our Catholic community: Ronald Bailey, Charles Mathews, Danielle Morrison and Melissa Muller, who were 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 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.