onday—Friday: 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

Reverend Daniel F. Swift, Pastor, father_dan@smlparish.org

Reverend Roy Ballacillo, Parochial Vicar, rballacillo@smlparish.org.

Deacon Ken Motylinski

Deacon Joseph Tedeschi

Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator

Christine Brandt, Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Amy Rash, School Principal

MaryPat Scordato, Director of Religious Education

Sister Regina McCalla, SSJ, Liturgy/Music Coordinator

Linda Xerri, Parish Youth Minister

Georgiana Francisco, Minister of Evangelization and Marketing

Harry Meshirer, Parish Bookkeeper

Nancy Finan, Candace Corrado, Administrative Assistants

Holly Hicks, Graham McFarland, Parish Trustees

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Website Address: http://www.smlparish.org

Email Address: email@smlparish.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/smlparish

School Website: http://www.smlschool.org

Knights of Columbus: http://www.Medfordknights.org

“God is rich in mercy,

because of His boundless love for us.” Ephesians 2:4 tells us God’s

love knows no boundaries and neither does St. Mary of the Lakes.

New parishioners, regardless of where they live, are welcome and

encouraged to register at our parish. Registration forms are

available at the doors of the church, in the parish office, and on our

website at smlparish.org. Click on contact us/registration.

Confessions are heard on

Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 4:30 p.m. You may also call the parish office to make an appointment for a different time.

Please call the parish office anytime or speak to one of the priests after Mass.

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Session prior to their child’s Baptism. Sponsors also are encouraged to attend. Call the parish office (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 as early as possible to make the necessary arrangements.

Congratulations to our engaged couples. Call (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 to make arrangements for your wedding. We suggest you call at least a year in advance.

If you or someone you know is considering becoming a Catholic Christian or if you were baptized Catholic but never received First Communion and/or Confirmation, call (609) 654-8208, Ext.113. There are no tests to pass or fail. There is only faith to give and share.

Every Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass, concluding with Benediction at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.

The Sacraments are available to anyone confined to home or institution. Please contact the parish office if you know anyone who is unable to get to church.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an all-volunteer ministry with services provided and supported by many of our parishioners. “Vincentians” provide outreach and assistance to anyone in need throughout our parish region. Jim Dwyer, President. (609) 953-0021.

Parish Office 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 Ext.110

Parish Office Fax 654-1734

Parish Health Ministry 654-8208 Ext.610

St. Mary of the Lakes School 196 Route 70 654-2546 Ext.210

St. Mary of the Lakes School Fax 654-8125

Parish Religious Education 196 Route 70 654-2546 Ext.310

Parish Youth Minister 40 Jackson Road 654-2546 Ext.111

Bulletin Editor 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 Ext.131

St. Vincent de Paul Society 1 Jones Road 953-0021

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From the Desk of Father Dan:

Thank you very much to every parishioner who has participated in the “Our Faith. Our Family. Our Future.” capital and building campaign. To date, $3,363,930 has been pledged, which is over 12 percent of our $3,000,000 goal! Again, thanks!

The following are actual or estimated amounts on how the gifts will be used:

Supporting the Diocesan Faith to Move Mountains Endowment campaign at $1,263,500

Renovating the parish offices and increasing meeting rooms, estimated at $571,000

Upgrading the 60 year old HVAC systems in the church and rectory, estimated at $258,160

Adding a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, estimated at $42,680

Supporting Catholic Education, estimated at $900,000

Leaving a balance of $298,980 to cover unpaid pledges and cost overrides

As you know, the consultative bodies (parish finance, parish pastoral, and 75th Anniversary Councils and the School Board) have supported this project since its inception. And, I have formed a parish building council of parishioners who are construction, engineering, and HVAC professionals to assist me. I have also interviewed three architects, selecting Patock Construction Company to proceed with design drawings. I used Patock at St. Benedict on a similar building project to renovate the parish offices, and to add meeting rooms and a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The contract from Patock is being drafted and reviewed by our pro bono attorney. A first meeting was held on August 22nd. Revisions were made to the layout of the office renovations and a tentative timeline/schedule to build will be determined.

Regarding Catholic Education, we have entered into an agreement with Partners in Mission, a well-respected Catholic Schools consulting firm with whom we will work for the next three years, receiving counsel for implementing recommendations on tuition, enrollment, and annual fund strategies and segmentation, volunteer management, constituent relations and the school’s case for support. We expect this partnership to help achieve an effective, well-rounded program of annual, capital, and planned giving support and a vibrant enrollment management program. They will also help us develop the role of Director of Admissions and Advancement and participate in the screening and interview process. All day meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th.

If you have yet to do your part by making a gift to the OFOFOF campaign, pledge forms are available at the doors of the Church. Please join me in praying for the continued success of OFOFOF.

Virtua Memoria is in need of volunteers to work as Chaplain Aides in the Pastoral Care Department at Virtua Memorial Hospital. Eucharistic Ministers are also needed for our SPARC program.

Following a training (October 25th, 27th, 28th) and orientation period, volunteers are assigned specific times/hospital units where they visit patients, offering communion, friendship and spiritual support. New volunteers should bring a letter of endorsement form the pastor. For more information, contact Marge McGinley, Chaplain, Pastoral Care,.

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Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:8

Please pray for the soul of

Dr. Joseph Finizio

and keep his family in your prayers.

Long-term prayer requests (those over a year old) will not be published individually, but will be prayed for at each Mass, as will the following: Karen Achey,

Joseph Aromando, Sr., Linda Bailey, Cathryn Barry, Tara Brickley, William Brooks, Norma Bush, Dorothy Cole, Kelsie Cole, Brooke Conklin, Alice D’Orisio, Bernadette DiAndrea, Sally DiBella, Sandy DiMaio, The DiVentura Family, Theresa R. Dumas, Lisa Dyonda, Baby Dyonda, Adrianna Ferringo, Dolores Fleming, Abbey Fox, Harriet Galasso, Catherine Glass, Crane Hertz, Sawyer Michael Howarth, Gwen Hunter, Morgan Kelly, Edmond Kessel, Monica Kinsella, John Lock, Bernadette Lombardo, Michelle MacDonald Bendell, Patrick McKernan, Judy Meleski, Daniel Mensel, Ann Morton, Frank Parker, The Pedercini Family, Baby Jack M. Pisano, Garrett Pitman, Tom Prendergast, Andrea Price, Donna Pritchett, Bill Quigley, James Quigley IV, Rory Quigley, Donald Raman, Ken Rappe, Briana Reid, Paolo Reyes, Kathy Reznyk, Alissa Rose Rorie, Timothy Ryan, Richard Rybarczyk, Barbara Saltenberger, Michael Simpkins, Colleen Sorbello, Joe Strohlein, Theresa Teodori, Col. Michael Underkofler, Ret. USAF, Eric Wall, Jamie Westphal and Loretta Whatley

PVT John Anderson; 2nd

LT Kyle Brandt, USAF; 1

st LT Katherine Collins, USA; 1

st LT

Erin Corcoran, USA; CAPT Kevin Emmons, USAF; BG Steve Gilland, USA; MAJ Suzanne Gillern; SPC Nicholas Graham; PVT CM Sean Grannan, USA; LTJG Jeremy Griffin, USN; LT Kevin Hickey, USN; LTJG Sean Hickey, USN; 2

nd LT Waverly Hock,

USAF; MAJ William Hock, USAF; LT Matthew Knepper, USN; PVT Nicholas Lawrence, USA; GM3 David Lewis, USN; MIDN 4/D Patrick McKernan, USN; CM Jonathan Ross, USN; Cadet Nolan Smith; CAPT Matthew Sturgis, USA

Thank you for your service to our country!

Saturday September 2

5:30 p.m. Rachel Catherine Kindbom—Ron and Lisa

Conklin

Sunday September 3

7:30 a.m. For Our Parishioners

9:00 a.m. John Orio—Gary and Eileen Palko

10:30 a.m. Lawrence Dunne—His Wife, Kathleen

12:00 p.m. Charles Baldoni, Sr.—The Baldoni Family

6:00 p.m. Lisa Schaad—SML PREP Staff and Families

Monday September 4

7:15 a.m. No Mass

9:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society

Tuesday September 5

7:15 a.m. Bobby Gaskill—His Family

9:00 a.m. Donna Kaine—Dennis and Jackie Kaine

Grace O’Reilly—Tom and Ann King

Wednesday September 6

7:15 a.m. Dave and Margaret Harris—Their Family

9:00 a.m. Michael and Jenny Halabura—Frank and

Kathy DelRossi

Jim Schneider—The Lula Family

Thursday September 7

7:15 a.m. Eric Rizio—Jennifer and Albert Kilpatrick

9:00 a.m. Lisa Schaad—Peggy Egan

Richard Minnium—SML PREP Staff and

Families

Friday September 8

7:15 a.m. Sam Cancelliere—His Family

Patricia Hill—Robert Hill

9:00 a.m. Melanie Baker—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff, and

School Parishioners (held at school)

Neil Florio—The Chiachetti Family

Saturday September 9

9:00 a.m. Marie Pietrusko-Kraemer—Knights of

Columbus, Council 6520

5:30 p.m. Lisa Schaad—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff, and

Parishioners

Sunday September 10

7:30 a.m. For Our Parishioners

9:00 a.m. Charlie Papa—Tom and Ann King

10:30 a.m. Nicola Meola—The Callahan Family

12:00 p.m. Deceased Members of Knights of

Columbus, Council 6520

6:00 p.m. Virginia Lammers—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff,

and Parishioners

A reminder for parents/godparents of the soon-to-be baptized: our monthly Baptism Preparation Program will be held Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Donations In Cash $2,066

Donations In Envelopes $19,870

Average Envelope Gift $33

Total Number of Envelopes 664

Second Collection: Parish Education Fund $3,046

St. Vincent de Paul (Poor Boxes) $318

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Youth Energized in the Spirit (Y.E.S.)

invites you to a

Sundaes on Sunday Party

September 17th

1:00 p.m. Grades 5-8

7:00 p.m. HS Students

Emmaus Center

Thank you so much for helping me complete my service project through St. Mary of the Lakes. Because of such generous parishioners, we collected ten 27-gallon bins of items for CHOP. We’re sure the children will appreciate all the items donated. Thank you for making this outreach project a great success!

Today, we hear Jesus say to us, “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” The challenge is to let go so God can lead us.

You can help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul answer the call to help the poor by taking a shopping bag as you exit the church today. Fill it with some of the items listed below and bring it next weekend to the white van in the church parking lot.

This month the food pantry is in special need of peanut butter, canned beans, boxed potatoes, canned vegetables, canned fruit, meals in a can (e.g., SpaghettiOs), jelly, spaghetti sauce (jars), tuna fish, pasta, macaroni and cheese and can openers.

In 1617, St. Vincent de Paul was touched by the spiritual poverty of people in the French countryside. While undergoing his own personal conversion, he encouraged others to change their lives from within and to help people who had material needs.

Inspired by this example, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and some of his friends at the University of Paris began an organization in 1833 that would become the worldwide Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

One of the largest charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit, Catholic lay organization of men and women who come together to grow spiritually and offer person-to-person service to those in need. If you or someone you know needs assistance, call St. Vincent’s at (609) 953-0021.

Father Dan, Susan Kramer take a test spin around the parking lot in the recently acquired SMLCCS van.

The Parish Health Ministry of Saint Mary of the Lakes Church in Medford will be hosting a flu clinic and health fair on October 1, 2017 in the Emmaus Center. Medicare will cover the cost of flu and pneumonia vaccines. If you don’t have Medicare, check with your insurance to see if the cost is covered under your plan. If no insurance, the following is the cost of the vaccines:

Regular Flu vaccine, $34.99; High Dose Flu vaccine, $74.99 (choice for seniors); FLUAD Trivalent Vaccine, $69.99 (choice for seniors—protects against three strains of flu); pneumonia vaccine (Pneumovax 23), $113.42; Prevnar pneumonia vaccine, $209.11. Children 12 and under will require parental consent.

There will be a number vendors at the Health Fair as well, such as the Shop Rite Nutritionist, Reflexology by Barb Robbins, and chair massage, the Burlington County Sherriff’s Department, the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Deborah Hospital staff will conduct blood sugar and pulmonary function testing. So get protected, relaxed, and informed!

Father Dan would like to purchase three sets (two chasubles [priest], two dalmatics [deacon]) of vestments, one in green, one in purple, and one in red. Each vestment is $600 and can be memorialized with a sewn-in label with the intention in the vestment. If you are interested, call the parish office at (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 or email frontdesk@smlparish.org.

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You may have seen the new pole flags in the parking lot and the banners at the parish entrances—all pointing you in the direction of Discovering Christ, a new program that will be unveiled at St. Mary of the Lakes in the next few weeks.

Have you been praying for someone to know the peace of Christ? Invite them to Discovering Christ and your prayers could be answered. Discovering Christ is a simple, gentle approach to opening hearts to Jesus.

It starts at the very beginning with ‘what is the meaning of life’ or rather ‘what is the meaning of your life’. No previous piety required. See the Discovering Christ registration form in this bulletin for details or email discoveringchrist@smlparish.org for information.

We are in need of an Intercession Leader to support our ChristLife initiative beginning in the fall. Required “skills” include love for prayer and the ability to coordinate a small group of faithful prayer warriors. Hours are flexible—make your own schedule. If interested, contact Christine Brandt at (609) 654-8208, Ext. 113 or cbrandt@sml.org.

Bishop David O'Connell invites the clergy and the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to journey with him to the National Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 4th.

To make a pilgrimage is a religious devotion that has been part of human religious experiences for centuries. A pilgrim’s journey symbolizes a spiritual journey. Disciples step

out of their normal routine and allow the physical journey to stretch their inner journey into the heart of God, discovering their need for conversion as they draw near to the "Holy." Our nation and world continue to experience a series of crises that causes many to despair and live with great anxiety.

A bus will leave St. Mary of the Lakes at 7:30 a.m. The ride will include doughnuts and juice, morning prayer, and recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with reflection. Estimated arrival is 11:00 a.m. At Noon, we’ll gather in the Great Upper Church for a Welcome, the Angelus, and recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. At 12:45 p.m., there will be blessings for individual families in Upper Church chapels; Confessions/Catechetical sessions begin at 1:30 in the Crypt Church. Mass will be celebrated in the Great Upper Church at 3:00 p.m.

Bus departure will be 4:30 p.m. The ride home includes evening prayer, recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with reflection, and a rest/food stop. Estimated return is 10:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00 per person. Fill out the form below and mail to St. Mary of the Lakes, 40 Jackson Rd. Medford, NJ 08055. Mark your envelope to read “Diocesan Pilgrimage.” For more information call (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110.

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St. Mary of the Lakes parish office is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant, approximately 15 hours per week. This position requires experience working in an office environment, strong telephone and interpersonal skills, as well as computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and data entry software. No telephone calls will be accepted. Submit resume and salary requirements to Ms. Susan Kraemer, Business Administrator, St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School, 40 Jackson Road, Medford, NJ 08055 or email to skraemer@smlparish.org.

Please welcome the following families into our parish community: Theresa Kissane; David and Erin Malinowski; Dan and Holly Lenza; Robert Meyers Jr.; Wally and Jane Burdalski; Matthew and Natalie Stairiker; Robert Harris; John and Katherine Gartland; Cory Munger, Lawrence, and Elena Semprevivo and Justin and Alexandra Morales

The Legion of Mary is pleased to sponsor an eight-part video scripture-based study program entitled, Mary’s Battle for You, which presents a gripping account of the life of Mary, from the dawn of time and her life in the scriptures to her role in the early Church and her most well-known apparitions. The program will be offered each Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Emmaus Center, beginning next Friday, September 8th. Bring your Bible. For more information/to register, contact Mary Jane Abplanalp, MJA1030@aol.com or (609) 257-3389.

We hope SMLS and PREP school children in grades two to five will join our inspirational children’s choir. Rehearsals are Thursdays after school, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting September 21st. Registration forms will be sent from school and PREP. For more information, call Sister Regina at (609) 654-8208 or email rmccalla@smlparish.org.

There are two sheets at the Jackson Road entrance entitled, We Remember September 11, 2001. Kindly list names of relatives and friends whose lives were lost

in the tragic events of that fateful day. On the second sheet, list the names of relatives or friends who became heroes great and small defending our nation by helping in the relief effort. The names will be read during the Prayer of the Faithful at weekend Masses September 9th and 10th.

St. Mary of the Lakes Senior Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are always welcome. Also, consider giving us a call if you play an instrument and could join us from time to time. Contact Peg Weaver, (856) 722-8960 or pneweav@aol.com.

SMLCCS is kicking it into high gear and beginning to plan for another award winning Parade float! This year we are traveling to “Infinity & Beyond” with the SML Starship! We will need all hands on board in early October to prepare for the launch. Spaceship-Build Days will be held at the Emmaus Center on

Oct 15th & 22nd from 3:00-8:30 pm.

In the meantime, our YES ministry is looking for donations of the following items in preparation for our blast off: Mars Bars, Milky Way Bars, Orbit Gum, Sun Chips. Collection bins will be in the back parking lot entrance beginning Sept 9th and remaining until October 22nd.

We will also place donation bins in the school and PREP Office. Continue to check the bulletin in the weeks ahead for information regarding sign-ups for Build Days. Remember…God loves You to Infinity and Beyond! Be part of the launch of the SML Starship--Our Faith, Our Family, and Our Future!

Father Dan and Father Roy help out at the annual St. Joan of Arc Carnival offering the chance to win prizes and have fun trying.

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Parish Family Picnic: Come Dunk the Pastor!

FREE Food, Drinks, Ice Cream, Games, Prizes, Lots of Activities and More at Parish Picnic ALL FREE!

Go to www.smlparish.org to sign on as a volunteer

Saturday, September 9th 11:30 a.m.— 3:00 p.m.

SML School Grounds — Look for the Tents!

Sunday, September 3 Masses

AA Meeting

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.—Church

7:00 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

Monday, September 4

Parish Office Closed

Mass 9:00 a.m.—Church (NO 7:15 a.m.)

Tuesday, September 5 Masses

Ministry of Consolation

Glory to God Prayer Group

Knights of Columbus Officer’s Meeting

Rosary

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

10:00 a.m.—Emmaus Center

7:30 p.m.—Emmaus Center

7:30 p.m.—Conference Room

7:30 p.m.—Church

Wednesday, September 6

Masses

Legion of Mary—Apostolate of the Rosary

JOY Senior Adult Ministry

Respect Life Meeting

Parish Pastoral Council

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

9:30 a.m.—Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

7:00 p.m.—Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Rectory Dining Room

Thursday, September 7

Masses

Adoration

Miraculous Medal Novena

Benediction

7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church

9:30 a.m.—Church

6:30 p.m.—Church

7:00 p.m.—Church

Friday, September 8 Mass

Mass

Mary Battles for You—Bible Study

Bear’s Den

7:15 a.m.—Church

9:00 a.m.—SML School

10:15 a.m.—Emmaus Center

7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center

Saturday, September 9 Masses

Confession

Parish Picnic

9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Church

9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—Church

11:30 a.m.—SML School Grounds

Sunday, September 10 Masses

RCIA

Children’s Church

PREP New Family Orientation

AA Meeting

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.—Church

8:00 a.m.—Conference Room

10:15 a.m.—Conference Room

12:00 p.m.—PREP Conference Room

7:00 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. (see above for location), weekdays and Saturday after morning Mass,

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30 p.m. in church