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Read Fr. Dan's letter addressing the Disciple Maker Index survey results and St. Mary of the Lakes' path forward in light of the strengths and opportunity areas highlighted in the results.

Knights of Columbus Council 6520 raised over $6000 for a good cause all while having a great time with family and friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.