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MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday: 7:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
CLERGY AND STAFF Reverend Daniel F. Swift, Pastor, [email protected] Reverend Roy Ballacillo, Parochial Vicar, [email protected] Deacon Ken Motylinski Deacon Joseph Tedeschi Susan B. Kraemer, Business Administrator Christine Brandt, Pastoral Associate Kerry De Costa, Administrative Assistant Lenora Gange, Administrative Assistant Angela Santoro, Administrative Assistant Amy Rash, School Principal Mary Pat Scordato, Director of Religious Education Kevin Callahan, Minister of Marketing and Evangelization Sister Regina McCalla, SSJ, Liturgy/Music Coordinator Linda Xerri, Parish Youth Minister Harry Meshirer, Parish Bookkeeper Holly Hicks and Ralph Gallo, Parish Trustees
OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
ST. MARY OF THE LAKES ONLINE 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
LOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAX Parish Office 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 x110 Parish Office Fax 975-0137 Parish Health Ministry 654-8208 x610 St. Mary of the Lakes School 196 Route 70 654-2546 x210 St. Mary of the Lakes School Fax 654-8125
Parish Religious Education 196 Route 70 654-2546 x310 Parish Youth Minister 40 Jackson Road 654-2546 x111 Bulletin Editor 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 x131 St. Vincent de Paul Society 1 Jones Road 953-0021
PARISH REGISTRATION: ALL ARE WELCOME “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.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 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.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please call the parish office anytime or speak to one of the priests after Mass.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 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. Please call the parish office 609/654-8208, x110 as early as possible to make the necessary arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Congratulations to our engaged couples. Call 609/654-8208, x110 to make arrangements for your
wedding. We suggest you call at least a year in advance.
BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) If you or someone you know is
considering becoming Catholic or is/are baptized Catholic but have yet to receive First Communion and/or Confirmation, please call Christine
Brandt at 609/654-8208, x113.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Thursday from after 9:00 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m., concluding with Benediction on the first Thursday of the month.
MINISTERIAL VISITS 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.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 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. Contact Joe Pasquarella,
President. 609/953-0021.
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40 Jackson Road, Medford, New Jersey 08055
Parish Website: www.smlparish.org
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
April 21, 2019
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Specialist Nicholas DiMona III It was a privilege for St. Mary of the Lakes to host the Funeral for Specialist Nicholas DiMona III of Medford Lakes, who was killed in the line of duty
on March 30th serving in the US Army. A wake was held in Church on Monday and a
Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Thank You ShopRite of Medford Thank you from St. Mary of the Lakes to Zallie’s ShopRite of Medford for their generous gift of providing
food following the Funeral of Specialist Nicholas DiMona III.
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: Michelle Allen, Joseph Aromando, Marty Ball, Ephraim Block, Keith Bodendorf, Michael Bryan, Kathy Chwastek; Sherri Colan, Brooke Conklin, Jerry Connors, Lauren Domingo, David J. DiLullo, Ronald DiMaio, Theresa R. Dumas, Joseph Dymond, Jim Endahl, George Fina, Terry Finan, Robert Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Eileen Fuzer, Louis Giansante, Jen Grabowski, Louis Gribaudo, Ed Grieb, Vincent Henry, Laurans Hertz, Sawyer Michael Howarth, Jim Kehoe, Morgan Kelly, Mary Ann Klimaszewski, Gregory Law, John Martin, Pat Mensel, Jeanne Murphy, Carol and Steve Newman, Rita O’Connor, Colette Parisi, Ann Petrelli, Jack Pisano, Stephen Porter, Donna Pritchet, Bill Quigley, Kelsie Quinn, Sue Rebel, Garry Roettger, Kary Rosenberg, Kathleen Sarsfield, Richard SM, Jim Spille, Dianne Stippick, Leoncia Sullivan, Suzanne Termano, Jake Urich, Madeline.
Easter Sunday Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 21 — Easter Sunday 7:30 a.m. All Parishioners Living and Deceased 9:00 a.m. All Parishioners Living and Deceased 10:30 a.m. All Parishioners Living and Deceased 12:00 p.m. All Parishioners Living and Deceased
Monday, April 22 9:00 a.m. Manuel Pernas / Lisa Moscatello-Hartung & Family John Orio / His Wife
Tuesday, April 23 9:00 a.m. Margaret McLaughlin / Mary Beth Myers
Wednesday, April 24 9:00 a.m. William Vandegrift / Ingrid Vandegrift Eva Robino / Phyllis Robino
Thursday, April 25 9:00 a.m. Mary Ann Coceano / Dr. John & Elaine Barbagiovanni Savina Cirelli (living) / Mom & Dad
Friday, April 26 9:00 a.m. Mary Ann Coceano / Deacon Ken & Michelle Motylinski William Yeager / Jerry & Peg Oyen
Saturday, April 27 9:00 a.m. Jeffrey Quig / Christine Quig 5:30 p.m. David Kurtiak / Dr. & Mrs. Philip Guiliano
Sunday, April 28 — Divine Mercy Sunday 7:30 a.m. Josephine Ann Carfano / Stephen & Debbie Motylinski 9:00 a.m. Catherine DiGrazio / Tom & Sandra Hurley 10:30 a.m. Deceased Knights of Columbus / Council 6520 12:00 p.m. Karen Karbasian / Kelly & Zack Karbasian 6:00 p.m. All Living Members of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul / SVdP
2nd LT Christian Aguilar; 2nd LT Kyle Brandt,
USAF; Capt. Katherine Collins Kneram, USA;
1st LT Erin Corcoran, USA; CAPT Kevin
Emmons, USA; BG Steve Gilland, USA; MAJ
Suzanne Gillern; PVT CM Sean Grannan,
USA; LTJG Jeremy Griffin, USN; LTJG Sean Hickey, USN; 2nd LT
Waverly Hock, USAF; MAJ William Hock, USAF; Capt. Richard
Jordan, USMC; ENS William Jordan, USN; 2nd LT Rachel Kelly,
USAF; LT Commander Matthew Knepper, USN; Capt. Patrick
Kneram, USA; PFC Brett Koerner, USMC; PVT Nicholas Lawrence,
USA; GM3 David Lewis, USN; Christopher Macready, USMC; 2nd
LT Doug MacDonald, USMC; MIDN 4/D Patrick McKernan, USN;
General Scot Miller, USA; SPC Brandon Ornowski, USA; 1st LT
Victor Prato, USA; CM Jonathan Ross, USN; ENS Nolan Smith,
USN; CAPT Matthew Sturgis, USA; TSGT Adrian Tomkus, USAF.
Offertory Collections for Sunday, April 14 2019
Donations In Cash $2,007
Donations In Envelopes $24,152
Average Envelope Gift $30
Total Number of Envelopes 912
Second Collection — Parish Education Fund $4,929
St. Vincent de Paul (Poor Boxes) $260
Easter Second Collection for YES A second collection for all Easter Masses will support
YES Outreach efforts. Money collected will go
towards the Covenant House Sleep Out for Poverty Event and the Habitat for Humanity Mission Trip
scheduled for June 24-28.
Daily Mass Update Week of April 22
There will be only a 9 a.m. Mass this week from Monday (4/22) through
Saturday morning (4/27).
Happy Easter !
Welcome to St. Mary of the Lakes:
Marianne McDonald; Timothy and Ann Stevens !
YES Sleep Out for Homeless Youth
Full Time Administrative Assistant St. Mary of the Lakes Parish - Medford, NJ
St. Mary of the Lakes in Medford, a growing parish of 4,200 families with a school of 275 students, seeks one full-time dynamic Administrative Assistant for the parish office. Candidates must have
strong telephone, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include: maintaining web-based office calendar, ordering supplies and materials, church
mailings, producing reports with church specific software, along with other administrative responsibilities. Supports Pastor and staff in their roles. Provides assistance to parishioners and church ministries. The qualified candidate must have exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook and
Publisher). Knowledge of data base systems is a plus. Preferred Associates Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree. Benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Submit salary requirements. No telephone calls will be
accepted.
Qualified candidates should submit their letter of interest and resume by April 25, 2019 to: Ms. Susan
Kraemer, Business Administrator, St. Mary of the Lakes at [email protected]. Please include SML#2193 on the email subject line for your resume to be considered.
YES & KofC Breakfast with the Bunny
Thank you to Zallie’s ShopRite of Medford for donating breakfast for our Covenant House Student Sleep Out Event!
Please return any Easter Eggs from the recent Bunny Breakfast so we have them for next year! There will
be a bin in the JRE for returns over the next two weeks. Please return costumes from the Easter Children’s Mass to the bins located in the Altar Server dressing room
at the church (parking lot entrance).
Respect Life Ministry
Baby Shower Announcements The Respect Life Ministry will hold its annual Baby Shower Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, after all the Masses. Your gifts help Good Counsel Homes, Options for Women, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and 1st Way of Burlington provide support and material assistance to new babies and their mothers who chose LIFE. The following list is of the things most needed. Please, NO car seats, bassinettes, furniture or other large items. In order of urgency: disposable diapers from size 1 to 5, hooded towels, baby wipes, baby towels and wash cloths, crib sheets, sleepers; baby shampoo and wash; teething rings; nail clippers, brushes and combs; baby food, baby formula – Enfamil either dry or liquid or Similac, baby bottles, bibs, baby booties, socks, hats, sleepers; onesies, clothing (newborn to 12 months), pacifiers, sippy cups; socks for toddler; receiving blankets; small toys and books. For moms: Maternity clothes, laundry baskets, gift cards for Target, WalMart, and ShopRite. Gifts can be put
in the Baby Shower Bassinettes the weekend of the 27t and 28.
As always, thank you for your boundless generosity.
“Like Herod lying to the Wise Men about his desire to
venerate the Christ Child, pro-abortion activists lied when they said they wanted abortion to remain safe, legal, and rare - they are now seeking to make it
dangerous, imposed, and frequent.”
Father Gabriel Gillen, O.P.
IMMEDIATE HELP is available. You and you baby deserve better.
Call: OPTIONS for WOMEN 856-795-0166
or Helpers of God's Precious Infants 856-321-0411
Mother’s Day Cards
Mother’s Day cards are available at all entrances
of the church. To have your loved one
placed on the parish Mass
board, please place your offerings in the collection basket or bring to the
parish office no later then
noon on Monday, May 6.
The Millennials Ministry Group will be hosting Stump The Priest with Father Colavito at the Parish Meeting Room at St. Mary of the Lake’s School on Tuesday, May 21, at 7p.m.
Join us for a pizza social and then a Q & A session with the priest.
Millennials ages 23-38 are invited to attend.
Glory to God Prayer Group During construction of the Emmaus Center,
the Glory to God Prayer Group meets every
Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the
home of Marianne Perkins. Contact Marianne (609) 760-9221/
VIRTUS TRAINING SESSIONS VIRTUS is a national program designed to equip adults with the tools to recognize inappropriate behavior towards children and vulnerable adults. The Diocese of Trenton requires anyone over the age of 18 who participates in one or more ministries to attend a 3–hour VIRTUS session every four years. Therefore, every adult who currently volunteers for SML Church, School, and/or PREP and has not previously attended a VIRTUS session, or who has not taken a refresher course within the past four years, must attend a class in order to participate. VIRTUS Training Sessions are offered at parishes throughout the Diocese. St. Mary of the Lakes will offer the following class on:
May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room
This session is open to all St. Mary of the Lakes Carnival Volunteers and Habitat for Humanity
Service Trip Chaperones.
When training is completed please ensure to keep the certificate that will be provided at the end of class for your records. Also provide a copy to your point of contact of
the school, event or ministry lead as well as one for the Parish Office front desk. Additionally, just a reminder, all volunteers must also per Diocese of Trenton compliance guidelines to please ensure to fill out and provide to your school, event or ministry lead and the Parish Office the following forms:
• Volunteer Application Form • Code of Conduct • Fingerprinting Form
Pre-registration is MANDATORY at:
virtusonline.org. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. No Walk-ins will be accepted. Please note when registering for your VIRTUS account to use
your Legal Name, be sure to include any information on
your account as applicable (i.e. driver’s license or passport name must match).
Email questions to [email protected]
Positions Available Director of Admissions and Advancement
Reports to the principal and is responsible for the planning, management, implementation and evaluation of
the enrollment and advancement efforts at the school. Candidate will work closely with contracted consultant and school staff, and volunteers to further advance the mission of the school. Position is full time during the school year
with possible flexible summer hours. Full job description available on the school website
www.smlschool.org. For more information or to submit an application,
please contact
Amy Rash — Principal at: [email protected]
Substitute Teachers / Assistants
St. Mary of the Lakes School is currently seeking substitute teachers and substitute teacher assistants. Substitute teachers should have a minimum of 60 college credits. Fingerprint clearance and VIRTUS (safe environment)
training are required.
Please send resume, cover letter, and copies of any appropriate certifications to: Ms. Teresa Lauth,
Administrative Assistant, at [email protected]. Any questions, please call (609) 654-2546 ext. 210.
SMLS Band at the Wilmington Blue Rocks!
The SMLS Band has secured a date to play the National
Anthem for the Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball game on
Monday, April 22! At Frawley Stadium 801 Shipyard Dr.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Game begins at 6:35 p.m.: Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Winston-Salem Dash
Save the Date Designer Bag Bingo Break out your best eighties because we're turning back
the clock for a night that will be Totally Radical!
Friday, May 10
7 p.m. -10 p.m. St. Mary of the Lakes Auditorium
To purchase tickets visit
www.smlschool.org/bingo
4th Grade Young Consumers Trip to ShopRite
Thank you to the Young Consumers Program and ShopRite for hosting the 4th Grade Challenge. The class had to shop selecting healthy nutritional foods for a family of 4 for 3 days with a budget of $100. They also completed several
challenges utilizing problem solving and math skills.
SMLS 5K
& Color Run/Walk May 4 at Freedom Park 5K Check in 8:00 a.m. -
Start Time 9:00 a.m. Color Run Start Time 9:30 -
Start Time 10:30 a.m. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - visit:
www.smlschool.org/5kcolorrun
Dine and Donate
May 1 Shake Shake
321 Route 70 West Marlton, NJ
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Join us for lunch or dinner!
A portion of the purchase will be donated to St. Mary of the Lakes School
Offerings at Francis House of Prayer
Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center Box 392 • Rancocas, NJ 08073
609-877-0509
www.FHOP.org
THOUGHTS MATTER Thursday, May 9 - 9:30 a.m. To 1:00 p.m.
“My thoughts make all the difference in my world.” Believe it or
not, we have the ability to choose our thoughts. This freedom is
essential to our spiritual well-being and emotional health. This
morning retreat will help us learn to notice our thoughts as they
arise and choose to accept them or replace them. With prayer
and practice, we can choose our thoughts and receive a mind at
peace, stilled and available for conscious thinking at
will. Donation: $20, includes lunch & materials.
7 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS Begins 7:00 p.m. – Ends 10:00 a.m.
June 12 – 19 (Wednesday to Wednesday)
July 1 – 8 (Monday to Monday)
July 10 – 17 (Wednesday to Wednesday)
August 14 – 21 (Wednesday to Wednesday)
Receive the healing and transforming grace of seven days with
God, savoring the silence and prayer that opens your whole
being to God’s Word and Presence. Daily Liturgy and Spiritual
Direction and optional Contemplative Prayer periods are
included. Donation: $500; $60 non-refundable deposit.
To register, call 609-877-0509. Please check www.FHOP.org for directions
and for our other offerings!
Feed My Sheep Ministry
We thank all of our teens and parishioners who have faithfully supported our Casserole ministry. Unfortunately, due to Board of Health
regulations, the Christian Caring Center has informed us that they can no longer accept casseroles from us.
Therefore, until we can identify another organization that can accept our homemade food, we are
suspending this ministry. All remaining food has been donated until we can resume accepting food for this ministry hopefully
in the fall. Please continue to check the bulletin and
social media sites for updates on this ministry. If you know of any agency that can accept
homemade food, please contact Linda Xerri, Youth Minister @ [email protected]
Relevant Radio Event “Elevate”
We have a parishioner who wants to attend the June 22 National Conference in Doylestown, Pa., but needs a ride.
If anyone wants to car pool, please
contact Christine at 609-654-8208 ext. 113
Stop the Bleed Training In light of the March 22nd stabbing during Mass at The Oratory in Montreal, all of us, not just Father Dan, Father Roy and ushers, need to: be prepared to take action in an emergency; be aware and vigilant of our surroundings; practice “situational awareness;” and be confident to stay calm and assist in an emergency. Since a person can die from blood loss within five minutes, it is critical that everyone (not just emergency responders and healthcare providers) knows what it takes to step up, take action and STOP THE BLEED. On Monday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. Parishioner Nicole Fox, MD, a Cooper trauma surgeon, will refresh our situational awareness skills and provide practical tips for staying calm in an emergency. Training on the use of tourniquets, a valuable and life-saving skill when done correctly, will also be provided. FBI agents and officers from Medford Township Police Department will be on hand to answer questions. We will be finished in about an hour. Time well spent!
FORMED Happy Easter! He is Risen!
St. Mary of the Lakes has purchased a gift for you this Easter! Enjoy a free subscription to FORMED!
• Entertaining movies
• Enlightening study series
• Inspiring talks
• Popular ebooks They’re all in one place! Get the Catholic faith at your fingertips.
To set up your free account, visit:
www.smlparish.formed.org We recommend you start with Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?, which can be found on our community page by double clicking on “Community” at the top of the page.
For FORMED on the go, download the FORMED app! You can get it at Google Play or the App Store.
Announcement of Mass Intention
From time to time, special prayers of the faithful are
used for special Masses, such as Children's Masses,
Sports Masses, RCIA Masses, etc. Therefore,
unintentionally, the intention of the Mass may not be
announced. To rectify, the Mass intention will be announced at the beginning of the Mass along with
the celebrant of the Mass.
Congratulations!!! Congratulations to Victoria Villalba who received the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. As a new Christian, she is called a neophyte. Victoria is now in the Period of Mystagogy where
she will fully participate in the Eucharistic celebration with all the faithful and continue to receive pertinent catechesis. May God bless Victoria, and may her faith continue to grow and bear fruit.
Show me the path I should walk, for I entrust my life to you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level. - Psalm 143:8, 10 NAB
More Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to the newest members of our Catholic community: Bradley Denn, and Romley Raines, who were received into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil. We also celebrated with Natacha Besancon, Eric Judy and Colin Thein 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.
"Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may
discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 NAB
Do you have questions about becoming Catholic or
completing your Sacraments? Contact Christine Brandt at 609-654-8208 ext. 113 or [email protected].
PREP NEWS
As the 2018-2019
religious education year draws to
a close, I would like to recognize
the 100+ dedicated men and
women who volunteered their time and talent each week to share their faith with the students of the SML Parish Religious Education Program. Heartfelt thanks are also extended to the volunteers who were responsible for the success of the Children’s Masses throughout this year. Furthermore, I must acknowledge all those who donated time, talent, and goods to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Missionary Childhood Association, the Christian Caring Center, and other charitable organizations in the name of PREP. Thank you and God bless you! Although PREP classes for this year were officially over on April 16/17, our work continues. Registrations for 2019-2020 PREP classes will be sent
to presently enrolled families towards the end of June. New families will find registration forms on the Website under the Faith Formation tab.
As always, volunteers are needed for the coming year as catechists and classroom assistants, as well as for babysitting, hall monitoring, and clerical
duties. We offer support and training. No experience
necessary - just a love of children and a desire to share your faith. Last, but not least, mark your calendars for ROAR! Life Is Wild -- God Is Good, Vacation Bible
School 2019, July 29-through August 2. Registration begins May 20. Check the Website and bulletin in
May for details. With gratitude for the support and prayers of our wonderful parish family, - MaryPat Scordato. DRE
INDEED HE IS RISEN !!!
“Wherever you are in your faith,
Jesus wants to meet you right there and carry you further.”
Come join us.
Friday at 6:00 a.m. in Pedata Hall at St. Joan’s
Sign up or just show up
www.stjoans.org/tmiy/
Travel Card Raffle Benefits
Diocesan Seminarians St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 6520 will be selling chances to win a $5,000 AAA MidAtlantic Travel Card at all Masses on April 27 and 28. Each chance costs $10.00. Proceeds of the raffle go to fund a monetary stipend for each of our Trenton diocese seminarians — our future priests. An SML parishioner has won the Grand Prize in three of the last six years. This year, it could be you! The winner can use the travel card for any travel expense, such as airfare, train tickets, lodging, tours, cruise tickets, or even a stay at an all-inclusive resort. You can even split the payout between two or more trips, or take more than two people, up to the $5,000 value of the Travel Card. The choice is yours. If you miss the opportunity to purchase a ticket at one of the Masses, call Ken Bodzioch at 609-744-1417 to get a ticket. Directly from the proceeds of last year’s raffle, the Knights were able to award $1,500 to each of the 18 seminarians in the Diocese of Trenton. In our parish, Fr. Rojas, Fr. Carlos, and Fr. Roy were each past recipients of support, thanks to your generosity. Please help us to continue our support to our seminarians again in 2019!
Thank You from the Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Council 6520 are grateful to our fellow St. Mary of the Lakes parishioners for supporting our Easter flower sale on Palm Sunday weekend. All proceeds benefit the numerous charitable activities of the Knights. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Vivat Jesus!
Knights of
Columbus Charity Golf Tournament Needs Your Support
to Help Expectant Mothers The Knights of Columbus are hosting their 12th annual charity golf tournament on Monday, June 10, at Medford Village Country Club. One of this year’s beneficiaries is 1st Way of Burlington County, which helps any woman or girl with an unplanned pregnancy find medical, legal, or psychological help as well as shelter, education, or adoption guidance. 1st Way believes in the sanctity of life, all life, the life of the mother as well as the life of the baby. 1st Way provides free resources which support life affirming choices. This is accomplished through a loving, non-judgement approach with peer counseling, education, and practical services. Over the past year, 1st Way has served over 2,600 families. 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 $175 and includes greens fee, golf cart, lunch, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail hour with hot appetizers, dinner, and dessert. The tournament is a scramble format and begins with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. Dinner-only tickets are also available for $45. A silent auction, raffle, and tombola offer opportunities to win great prizes.
To serve as a sponsor or to register for golf, visit: www.medfordknights.org
or contact Don Bouchard at [email protected] or 609-654-8853 or 609-760-8932
Put Your Faith into Action:
Become a Knight of Columbus If want to help those in need, serve your parish, and grow in your faith, then join the Knights of Columbus Council 6520. As a member of the Knights, you’ll be part of the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world. Medford’s Knights of Columbus are involved in many charitable activities - from children’s events to
collecting food for the hungry. All the good works of the Knights are informed by our four core principles: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Membership is open to men age 18 or older who accept the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspire to live in accord with the precepts of the Church, and are in good standing with the Church.
For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at [email protected] or 609-458-0704, or visit
www.medfordknights.org
St. Mary of the Lakes This Week
Sunday, April 21 - Easter Sunday • AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR
Monday, April 22
Tuesday, April 23
Wednesday, April 24 • Parish Finance Council / 7 p.m. / RDR
Thursday, April 25 • Adoration / 12:30 p.m. / Church
• Prayer and Bible Study / 10 a.m. / RDR
• Miraculous Medal Novena / 6:30 p.m. / Church
• Reposition of Blessed Sacrament after the 6:30 p.m. Novena / Church
• Sharing Christ / 7 p.m. / PMR
Friday, April 26
Saturday, April 27 • Cantor Rehearsal / 10 a.m. / Church
Sunday, April 28 — Divine Mercy Sunday • Divine Mercy Sunday / 2 p.m. / Church
• AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR
SML Room Abbreviations FMR = Flex Meeting Room (Rectory)
JRE = Jackson Rd. Entrance
PCR = Prep Conference Room
PMR = Parish Meeting Room (located in the back of St. Mary of the Lakes School) RDR = Rectory Dining Room
SA = School Auditorium
Rosary Prayer Groups • Weekdays following morning Masses except Thursday and
after 9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday in the Church
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:30 p.m. in
the Church
• Wednesday Morning, 9:30 a.m., Legion of Mary in RDR
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY — APRIL 28
St. Mary of the Lakes is hosting Divine Mercy Sunday:
2:00 p.m. Short history of Divine Mercy
2:15 p.m. Rosary procession (Glorious Mysteries)
3:00 p.m. Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Meditation
3:15 p.m. Adoration Benediction Closing & Veneration of the Divine Image The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy
Contact Marianne Perkins (609) 760-9221/[email protected] or
Mario (609) 654-8916/[email protected]
The painting of the mural in the Adoration Chapel !
I was in prison and you visited Me! The Diocese of Trenton Jail & Prison Ministry is in
great need of volunteers to visit our incarcerated brothers
and sisters, to remind them of God’s great love and mercy
for them. We serve multiple State and County Correctional
Centers as well as the Federal Prison at Ft. Dix. Our
volunteers conduct Communion Services, Bible Studies and
Prayer Services, as well as offering the gift of Listening and
Pastoral Presence.
If you are interested in sharing faith, hope and love
with this often forgotten population, we will be
conducting information sessions throughout the
Diocese. Please call the Ministry Coordinator, Peter Haas at
609-403-7198 or email him at
[email protected]. Please leave your name,
phone number, email and parish. We will contact you with
the date, time and location of the information sessions.
Thank you !
