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, [email protected]
Reverend Carlos A. Florez, Parochial Vicar, [email protected]
Deacon Ken Motylinski
Deacon Joseph Tedeschi
Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator
Christine Brandt, Pastoral Associate
Jean E. Hoover, 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 protected]
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.
As of February 12th, the Sacrament of
Baptism will be celebrated once a month 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. 117 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.
Parish Office
Parish Office Fax
Parish Health Ministry
40 Jackson Road 654-8208 Ext.110
654-1734
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
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.
Please pray for the souls of Cassandra Peters,
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
April 1
Jean Boehm—Her Daughter, Rose
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
April 2
Al Tumolillo—Nancy Sanson
Sheila Merrill—Alyce and Rich Tyburczy
Bernadette Hamilton Melberger—The
Toscano Family
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Monday
7:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Bernadette Hamilton Melberger—The
Toscano Family
For Our Parishioners
April 3
Purgatorial Society
Joseph Francolino—The Pancoast Family
Yolanda Fidell—Her Husband, Francis
Jane Singer—Dick and Arlene Collins
Tuesday
7:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
April 4
Tish Thomas—Community Sunday Crew
Patrick J. Corrigan—Bonnie Corrigan
Deacon Tim Collins—Mike and Anne Finan
Wednesday
7:15 a.m.
April 5
Joseph Gauthier—The Society of St. Vincent
de Paul
Tish Thomas—Dar MacDonald
Deacon Tim Collins—Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell,
Matthew and Family
9:00 a.m.
Thursday
7:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
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.
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April 6
Ruth Corbett—Joe and Maureen Sokolowski
Sister Bess DeSantis—Sisters of St. Joseph
Associates
Joseph O’Brien—His Family
Gina Sandefer Tshibaka—Her Family
April 7
Al Tumolillo—Leo and Alice Poyss
Herb Lorenz—Irma and Family
Raymond Bush—His Wife, Norma
Yvonne Kayes—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff, and
Parishioners
April 8
Mary Doherty—SMLCCS Clergy, Staff, and
Parishioners
William John McClafferty—Monday Night
Prayer Group
Marion Zetts—The Knights of Columbus
Council 6520
April 9
For Our Parishioners
Anthony Russo III—The Bailey and Johnstone
Families
Laura V. Penn—Laurie Dorisio
All Living and Deceased Priests and
Bishops —Anonymous
Deceased Members of The Knights of
Columbus Council 6520
Eileen Maher, Pauline Brynko, Steve Gove and
Anthony Raymond and keep their families
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.,
Louise Aub, Bruce Bunning, Donna Burtis, Sr. Cathryn
Byrne,
Kelsie Cole, Brooke Conklin, Alice D’Orisio,
Bernadette DiAndrea, Thomas Dickinson, Theresa
DiFrancesco, Theresa R. Dumas, Gladys Gail Donnelly, Lisa
Dyonda, Baby Dyonda, Adrianna Ferringo, Abbey Fox,
Harriet Galasso, Catherine Glass, Thomas Hanley, Jean
Harley, Catherine Henderson, Robert Henderson, Sawyer
Michael Howarth, Ann Jannelli, Neil Johnson, Edmond
Kessel, Monica Kinsella, Kathryn Kobiela, Marie Kraemer,
Lori Leightman, Tracy Little, John Lock, Michelle MacDonald
Bendell, Daniel Mensel, Joseph Mooney, Carollane Piazza,
Tom Prendergast, Bill Quigley, Donald Raman, Joseph
Ranoldo, Briana Reid, Paolo Reyes, Kathy Reznyk, Alissa
Rose Rorie, Pat Roskey, Helen Rotyliano, Joseph Rowan,
Ron Sabo, Michael Simpkins, Colleen Sorbello, Cole Tronzo,
Col. Michael Underkofler, Ret. USAF, Jamie Westphal and
Loretta Whatley
LTJG
Kevin
Hickey,
Ensign
Sean
Hickey, Lt. William Hock, USAF; Private
John Anderson, C1C Kyle Brandt, USAF;
Captain Matthew Sturgis, USA, Spc.
Nicholas Graham; 1st Lt. Erin Corcoran,
USA; 1st LT Katherine Collins, USA; Capt.
Kevin Emmons, USAF, Major Suzanne
Gillern, US Army, Lt. Matthew Knepper, USN, LTJG Jeremy
Griffin, USN; Pvt. Nicholas Lawrence, USA; GM3 David
Lewis, USN; Brigadier General Steve Gilland, US Army and
Jonathan Ross, Combat Medic, USN
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
and He will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17
Donations In Cash
$
Donations In Envelopes
$ 23,408.00
Average Envelope Gift
$
Total Number of Envelopes
St. Vincent de Paul (Poor Boxes)
Second Collection- Catholic Relief Services
Parish EGiving (March 2017)
3,552.85
31.38
839
$
197.25
4,770
$ 29,413.77
Please
note
that
Adoration,
Benediction, and the Miraculous
Medal Novena will be cancelled April
6th due to Confirmation preparations.
Additionally, Adoration will not be
held during the day on April 13th as it
is Holy Thursday. Adoration will start after the 7:30
p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (around 9:00 p.m.)
and will last until Midnight, when the Blessed
Sacrament will be reposed. Also note that for two
weeks, beginning April 17th, daily Masses will be held
on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:15 a.m. and
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Daily Masses
Monday – Friday 7:15 a.m.
Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
April 7th - Traditional with Benediction
April 14th - Good Friday
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena at 6:30 p.m.
Benediction at 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday, April 4th, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, after 9:00 a.m. Mass and 4:30 p.m.
Children are needed for the 10:30 a.m. Children’s
Easter Sunday Mass. Rehearsal is on Wednesday,
April 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the church. Sign the roster at
the Jackson Road entrance if you would like to
participate. Speaking/non-speaking parts available.
On Sunday, April 23rd, the parish
hosts a Divine Mercy Sunday
prayer service in the church.
Participate in this moving event
as an opportunity to grow closer
to Our Savior
with rosary,
meditation, Chaplet of the Divine
Mercy,
Adoration
and
Benediction:
The following are rehearsal times for participants
in our Holy Week events:
Wednesday, April 12th
4:30 p.m., Children’s Mass
6:30 p.m., All Altar Servers
7:15 p.m., Apostles
7:30 p.m., Vigil
2:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
But when his brothers had gone up to the Feast of
Tabernacles, Jesus himself also went up, not
openly but (as it were) in secret. The Jews were
looking for Him at the feast and saying, “Where is
he?” John 7:10-11
From that day on they planned to kill him. So
Jesus no longer walked about in public among the
Jews, but he left for the region near the desert, to a
town called Ephraim, and there he remained with
his disciples. John 11:53-54
The statues will be covered during Passiontide (the
Fifth Week of Lent and Holy Week) to
commemorate the low profile Jesus kept during the
weeks before His sacred passion.
4:00 p.m.
Short history of Divine Mercy
Rosary procession (Luminous
Mysteries)
Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine
Mercy, Meditation
Adoration, Benediction, closing
and veneration of Divine Image
Refreshments in Emmaus Center
For more information, contact Marianne Perkins,
(609) 760-9221 or [email protected] or Mario,
(609) 654-8916/[email protected].
Bring home some beautiful Easter flowers after
Mass on April 8th/9th that will be sold by the
Knights of Columbus. There will be a colorful
selection of tulips, hyacinths, and lilies, as well as
palm crosses. Proceeds benefit the Knights’
different charities. Your generosity is appreciated.
Vivat Jesus!
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Please welcome the following families into the St.
Mary of the Lakes parish
community:
Jeffrey and Nancy Failing;
Daniel and Tina McCracken;
Thomas and Janice Hogan;
Nathan Ackerman; Stephanie
Malloy; William and Donna
Burtis and grandson Ezekiel; Nicholas and
Melissa Sciarra and children Nico and Arianna;
Michael and Lisa Donaghy and daughter Hailey;
George Mount and daughter Sophia; Jim Boggs;
and Cindy Boggs.
Some weeks ago, the Diocese’ Annual Catholic
Appeal began with Pledge Sunday. Part of our
Appeal gift helps the Diocese’ Catholic education
efforts. Catholic schools are the greatest hope for
the future of our Church. Donations to the ACA help
to ensure that curriculum and performance
standards and development of educators continue
at high levels within 31 elementary schools and
seven high schools.
Last year reaching out to more than 90,000 alumni
increased that support to these institutions.
Additionally, we partner with the Diocese and our
parish to make corporal works of mercy tangible for
people who are most in need through Diocesan
Parish Counseling Services, the Parish Emergency
Assistance Program, Diocesan Social Service
Workshops, Home Health Nursing Program and
Emergency Assistance.
Take time to share in the presence of Christ in
adoration and honor the Blessed Mother by
participating in the Miraculous Medal Novena, held
on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church.
Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do
well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order
to help and enrich others by our own poverty.
Pope Francis
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On Sunday, May 7th, The Knights of
Columbus Council No. 6520 hosts a
Day with the Phillies playing the
Washington Nationals. This catered
event begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Rooftop and
includes seats for the 2:45 p.m. game. Tickets are
$56.00 per person.
This game day is also Mothers’ Appreciation
day. What a great way to celebrate Mom with the
entire family at a pre-game tribute! Women over age
15 who attend the game will receive a Phillies cross
body tote bag.
This event is open to Knights, Lady Auxiliary
members, and parishioners. Make checks payable
to The Knights of Columbus No. 6250 and send to
David Karbasian, 95 Nantucket Trail, Medford
Lakes, NJ 08055. For more information, email
[email protected]
On April 28th at 7:00 p.m., teen members of SML’s
YES Ministry, supervised by SML Youth Minister
Linda Xerri, will join the Youth Ministry of the
Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in a “Sleep Out”
to raise funds for Covenant House which cares for
homeless teens. For information, email Linda Xerri
at [email protected] or visit studentsleepout.org.
Medford police will patrol the area throughout the
event for safety. Sign up sheet is at Jackson Road
entrance of church.
We can all help the Church by praying for vocations.
We have a Pray for Vocations icon of the Mother of
the Eternal High Priest which parish families can
take home after Sunday Mass, pray for vocations
together every day for a week, and return the icon to
the sacristy for the next family to pray the following
week. The number of priests may continue to
diminish without our help and prayers! Sign roster on
the Sacristy bulletin board. This month, prayers will
be said by the DeGisi, Brandt, and Roe families.
You are invited to our annual Parish Family
Picnic on Saturday, September 9th, 11:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Mark you calendars!
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
th
April 10 , April 11th and April 12th at 7:15 and 9:00 a.m.
Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass
Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 and 6:00 p.m. Mass
Palms will be blessed and distributed at all Masses.
Holy Thursday, April 13th Following Procession
Good Friday, April 14th Following Commemoration
Holy Saturday, April 15th, 4:00 p.m.
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:30 p.m. Mass and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight
The Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 p.m.
Stations with Veneration of the Cross 7:30 p.m.
The Easter Vigil
12:00 p.m. Blessing of the Food
7:30 p.m. Mass
7:30, 9:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Mass*
10:30 a.m. Children’s Mass
*There will be no 6:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.
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Our school is an example of Christian Faith in
action, where students are instructed in the
foundations of the Catholic Faith and prepared
academically to face future challenges. The
teachers are experienced and dedicated, spending
countless hours with our children and providing a
variety of learning experiences that stimulate
students’ desires.
An SMLS Parent
SMLS
presents
the
classic
Broadway musical, The Sound of
Music, on Friday, April 7th and
Saturday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. in
the school auditorium. Mark your
calendars to attend, as students
prepare
to
present
another
blockbuster musical. Enjoy some of
the best of Rogers and
Hammerstein’s
memorable
songs, including “Climb Every
Mountain”
and “My Favorite
Things,” along with the true and
enchanting story of the Von
Trapp family. The 1965 film won five Oscars®,
including one for Julie Andrews for Best Actress.
Kindergarten Screenings will be held for students
entering SML School in the fall of this year on April
4th and 5th at 8:45 a.m.,10:00 a.m., and 1:00
p.m. Call the school at (609) 654-2546 or visit our
website, www.smlschool.org.
Registration for the 2017-18 SML School Year
is Now Open!
New Family Registration Pre-K to 8
Contact the school office at [email protected]
The
Environmental
Awareness
Committee meets on Wednesday, April
19th, at Noon in the Emmaus Center.
SML parents and students, the deadline
for entries is April 24th for the
Environmental Committee Awareness Annual
Essay Competition!
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The Knights of Columbus’ 10th annual golf tournament
is Monday, June 12th, at Medford Lakes Country
Club. One of this year’s beneficiaries is the Interfaith
Hospitality Network of Burlington County (IHNBC) that
gets 300+ calls a year from families seeking shelter.
A non-profit organization, IHNBC is committed to a
united religious community outreach in the county
providing shelter, meals, and assistance to homeless
families and offers help and for guests while they
seek affordable housing.
Tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are
available for businesses and individuals. Options
range from several sponsorship levels to
merchandise and gift certificate donations to
individual boosters.
Golf registration is $150.00 and includes greens fee,
golf cart, lunch, hors d'oeuvres and dinner. The
tournament is scramble format, with a shotgun start at
12:00 p.m. Cocktail hour follows the tournament and
dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. A silent auction, raffle, and
tombola offer opportunities to win great prizes. Dinner
-only tickets are also available for $45.00.
Visit www.medfordknights.org or contact Don
Bouchard at [email protected] or (609) 654-8853 or
(609) 760-8932 to be a sponsor or register for golf.
Be angry and do not sin. Meditate within your
heart on your bed and be still. Offer the sacrifices
of righteousness and put your trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:4-5
I am with you to guide you and help you. Unseen
forces are controlling your destiny. Your petty
fears are groundless.
What of a man walking through a glorious glade
who fretted because ahead there lay a river and
he might not be able to cross it, when all the time
that river was spanned by a bridge? And what if
that man had a friend who knew the way—had
planned it—and assured him that at no part of the
journey would any unforeseen contingency arise
and that all was well?
So leave your foolish fears and follow Me, your
Guide, and determinedly refuse to consider the
problems of tomorrow. My message to you is trust
and wait.
The Office of Vocations of the Trenton Diocese is
sponsoring an afternoon (arriving at the seminary at
3:00 p.m. and departing at 6:30 p.m.) for boys in
grades 7-12 to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in
Philadelphia on Sunday, April 30th. The trip includes
talks by seminarians and Vocation Directors Father
Mike Wallack, Father Garry Koch, and Father Dan
Swift, seminary tour, gym time, vespers (evening
prayer) and light dinner.
Registration forms are at parking lot entrance. Return
to box marked Seminary Trip at the same entrance.
For more information, contact Father Dan at
[email protected].
Glory to God Prayer Group meets every
Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in
the Emmaus Center. Contact Marianne
Perkins
at
(609)
760-9221
or
[email protected]
for
more
information.
The Message
is nailed to a tree.
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Emmaus Center
Breakfast, Crafts, Music, Photo with Mr. Bunny!
The Y.E.S. Ministry treated eighth graders to an
evening of friendship, fun, and games on Sunday,
March 26th, in the Emmaus Center. This was an
excellent way for them to learn more about Y.E.S. Sr.,
talk, and meet members of this important youth
ministry as they take the next step in their journey of
faith. Adults joined in the fun as well!
Adults get in the games and share the fun.
Men of St. Mary of the Lakes, come join your
Cohort partners at St. Joan of Arc, Pedata Hall,
Fridays at 6:00 a.m. Sign up or Show up! Visit
www.stjoans.org/tmiy.
Next Thursday, April 6th,
there will be 176 young men
and women of our school and
religious education program
receiving the Sacrament of
Confirmation with Bishop
David O’Connell presiding.
We are most thankful to all those who
accompanied the Confirmandi on this joyous
journey of faith. Congratulations to all of you!
Y.E.S., Sr. and eighth graders line up in teams
for some games and friendly competition.
Finding out what Jesus
said about peace in the
Bible...
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Our parish sixth grade PREP class joined
for a Saturday Service Project at the
Emmaus Center, during which they created
Easter Baskets, complete with candies, jelly
beans, Easter eggs, and all the trimmings,
for Sacred Heart Camden. Catechists and
parents assisted in the effort, during which
they made over 200 Easter baskets. Don’t
forget to come to the Parish Breakfast with
the Easter Bunny next Sunday, April 9th!
Sunday, April 2
Monday, April 3
Tuesday, April 4
Wednesday, April 5
Thursday, April 6
Friday, April 7
Saturday, April 8
Sunday, April 9
Masses
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.—Church
Children’s Church
10:15 a.m.—Emmaus Center
YES Sr. Meeting
7:00 p.m.—Emmaus Center
AA Meeting
7:00 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room
Masses
7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church
Liturgy Committee Meeting
10:30 a.m.—Emmaus Center
Adult Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.—Church
Knight of Columbus Officers Meeting
7:30 p.m.—Conference Room
Penance Service
7:30 p.m.—St. Isaac Jogues Church
Masses
7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church
Bereavement Support Group
10:00 a.m.—Rectory Dining Room
Pre-Cana Team Meeting
7:00 p.m.—Conference Room
Glory to God Prayer Group
7:30 p.m.—Emmaus Center
Penance Service
7:30 p.m.—St. Mary of the Lakes Church
Masses
7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church
Legion of Mary—Apostolate of the Rosary
9:30 a.m.—Conference Room
Bible Study
10:15 a.m.—Emmaus Center
Confirmation Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.—Church
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.—Rectory Dining Room
Respect Life Meeting
7:00 p.m.—Conference Room
Masses
7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church
Prayer and Bible Study
10:00 a.m.—Emmaus Center
Literary Guild Meeting
1:00 p.m.—Church
Children’s Choir Practice
3:30 p.m.—Parish Meeting Room
Confirmation
4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.—Church
Masses
7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.—Church
Stations of the Cross
7:30 p.m.—Church
Masses
9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Church
Confessions
9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—Church
Masses
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.—Church
RCIA
8:30 a.m.—Emmaus Center
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.—Emmaus Center
Children’s Church
10:15 a.m.—Conference Room
AA Meeting
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.
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