MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE 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 STAFFCLERGY AND STAFFCLERGY AND STAFFCLERGY AND STAFF 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 Teresa Berger, Administrative Assistant Angela Santoro, Administrative Assistant Amy Rash, School Principal

Catherine Gillespie, School Director of Admissions and Advancement 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 Graham McFarland, Parish Trustees

OFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURS

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

ST. MARY OF THE LAKEST. MARY OF THE LAKEST. MARY OF THE LAKEST. MARY OF THE LAKES ONLINES ONLINES ONLINES ONLINE 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

LOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAXLOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAXLOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAXLOCATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, FAX Parish OfBce 40 Jackson Road 654-8208 x110

Parish OfBce Fax 654-1734 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:PARISH REGISTRATION:PARISH REGISTRATION:PARISH REGISTRATION: ALL ARE WELCOME ALL ARE WELCOME ALL ARE WELCOME 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 ofBce, and on our website at smlparish.org. Click on contact us/registration.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCISACRAMENT OF RECONCISACRAMENT OF RECONCISACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONLIATIONLIATIONLIATION Confessions are heard on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 4:30 p.m. You may also call the parish ofBce to make an appointment for a different time.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICSACRAMENT OF THE SICSACRAMENT OF THE SICSACRAMENT OF THE SICKKKK Please call the parish ofBce anytime or speak to one of the priests after Mass.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 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 ofBce 609/654-8208, x110 as early as possible to make the

necessary arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMOSACRAMENT OF MATRIMOSACRAMENT OF MATRIMOSACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY NY NY NY 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) BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) 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 ConBrmation, please call Christine

Brandt at 609/654-8208, x113. EUCHARISTIC ADORATIOEUCHARISTIC ADORATIOEUCHARISTIC ADORATIOEUCHARISTIC ADORATIONNNN Eucharistic Adoration is offered every

Thursday from after 9:00 a.m. Mass to 7:00 p.m., concluding with Benediction on the Brst Thursday of the month.

MINISTERIAL VISITS MINISTERIAL VISITS MINISTERIAL VISITS MINISTERIAL VISITS The Sacraments are available to anyone conBned to home or institution. Please contact the parish ofBce if you know

anyone who is unable to get to church.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 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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Parish Email Address: email@smlparish.org

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PVT John Anderson; 2nd LT Kyle

Brandt, USAF; 1st LT Katherine Collins, USA; 1st 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 GrifBn,

USN; LT Kevin Hickey, USN; LTJG Sean Hickey, USN; 2nd 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.

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: Joseph Aromando

Sr., Michelle Allen, Linda Bailey, Edith Bratun, Tara

Brickley, Stephanie Bromley, Brooke Conklin,

Bernadette DiAndrea, David J. DiLullo, Theresa R.

Dumas, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Louis Gribaudo, Patricia

Hall and Family, Catherine Glass, Sawyer Michael

Howarth, Morgan Kelly, Jim MayBeld, Thomas

McGoldrich, Judy Meleski, Rita O’Connor, Colette

Parisi, Frank Parker, The Pedercini Family, Mary Pitts,

Rachel Poljevka, Andrea Price, Bill Quigley, James Quigley IV, Rory Quigley, Donald Raman, Ken Rappe,

Sue Rebel, Briana Reid, Paolo Reyes, Dolores Russell, Richard SM, Barbara Saltenberger, Marylynn Skahan, Theresa Teodori, Ret. USAF, Jake Urick, Dennis

Vallery, Eric Wall, Jamie Westphal and Madeline.

Holy Family Sunday Holy Family Sunday Holy Family Sunday Holy Family Sunday Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

Sunday, December 31Sunday, December 31Sunday, December 31Sunday, December 31

7:30 a.m. For All Parishioners Living and Deceased 9:00 a.m. Caitlin Nelson / Gary & Eileen Palko 10:30 a.m. Trish Thomas / Clergy, Staff and Parishioners 12:00 p.m. Stephanie Turowski / SML Prep Staff and Families 6:00 p.m. Joseph Adam / SSVdP

Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, January 1January 1January 1January 1

10:00 a.m. Michael Christopher Sokolowski / His

Family

TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday, January 2, January 2, January 2, January 2

7:15 a.m. Pro Populo1

9:00 a.m. Pro Populo1

Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 3

7:15 a.m. Frank & Josephine Celia / Family

9:00 a.m. Pro Populo1

Thursday, January 4 Thursday, January 4 Thursday, January 4 Thursday, January 4

7:15 a.m. Pro Populo1

9:00 a.m. Pro Populo1

Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday, January 5January 5January 5January 5

7:15 a.m. Pat King / Mom & Dad

9:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society

Saturday, January 6Saturday, January 6Saturday, January 6Saturday, January 6

9:00 a.m. Dcn. Tim Collins / Liturgy Committee

Anne S. Ross / Sal & Peg Benigno

5:30 p.m. Yvonne & Bill Kayes / Ed & Diane Coyle

Sunday, January 7Sunday, January 7Sunday, January 7Sunday, January 7

7:30 a.m. Edward Lynd / His Family 9:00 a.m. Deceased Members KofC 6520 / KofC 6520 10:30 a.m. John Kubick / Clergy, Staff and Parishioners 12:00 p.m. Anna Dunphy / Clergy, Staff and Parishioners 6:00 p.m. For All Parishioners Living and Deceased 1111————For the People For the People For the People For the People All Masses Are Now AnnouncedAll Masses Are Now AnnouncedAll Masses Are Now AnnouncedAll Masses Are Now Announced

Mass Schedule Update Mass Schedule Update Mass Schedule Update Mass Schedule Update On Monday, January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, The

Holy Mother of God, we will have a 10 a.m. Mass

only. It is not a holy day of obligation this year. The church offertory collection report for The church offertory collection report for The church offertory collection report for The church offertory collection report for

December 24December 24December 24December 24 will be in the January 7 bulletin.will be in the January 7 bulletin.will be in the January 7 bulletin.will be in the January 7 bulletin.

Offertory Collections for December 17, 2017Offertory Collections for December 17, 2017Offertory Collections for December 17, 2017Offertory Collections for December 17, 2017

Donations In Cash $6,949

Donations In Envelopes $30,913

Average Envelope Gift $37

Total Number of Envelopes 941

St. Vincent de Paul (Poor Boxes) $90

PREP UpdatesPREP UpdatesPREP UpdatesPREP Updates Christmas break for PREP students (Grades 1 through

8) began after classes on December 19/20. Religious

education classes will resume on Tuesday, January 9,

2018.

Children’s Church, during the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass,

will take a short break from December 24 until

January 7.

Our prayer for the entire St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic

Church and School Family is that the Christ Child, the

Hope of our world, will bless us all with peace and joy

at Christmas time and throughout the New Year.

The PREP Staff is extremely grateful to the many

volunteers who make this Program possible and to the

parents who join us in enriching the faith of their

children. We also want to take this opportunity to

thank our PREP families for their generosity with our

Giving Tree and other projects throughout the seasons

of Advent and Christmas. Last but not least, we thank

Fr. Dan and Fr. Roy for their continued guidance and

support.

God bless you all!God bless you all!God bless you all!God bless you all!

SML 75SML 75SML 75SML 75thththth Anniversary Photo Directory Anniversary Photo Directory Anniversary Photo Directory Anniversary Photo Directory

Thank you all for participating in our 75th photo anniversary photo directory. If you missed having

your picture taken for our directory, you still have the opportunity to be included by contacting our

photographer, Lifetouch, directly at 1-866-756-0281 to have your photo taken at another one of their locations.

If you do, it is important to let the scheduler know that our photos are a stone background in a horizontal orientation. They will need our Church

account number (#409267(#409267(#409267(#409267) so your picture can be

forwarded for our book. You will also need the Visitor Card, that you can obtain from the parish

ofBce.

The deadline for you toThe deadline for you toThe deadline for you toThe deadline for you to have yourhave yourhave yourhave your photos photos photos photos taken for the directory is January 13taken for the directory is January 13taken for the directory is January 13taken for the directory is January 13.

Earphones for the Hearing ImpairedEarphones for the Hearing ImpairedEarphones for the Hearing ImpairedEarphones for the Hearing Impaired We have added four devices to assist the hearing impaired with

the installation of the new

sound system. It’s easy. Put on

the earpiece, turn it on, adjust

the volume and praise the Lord. See Father Dan or one of the sacristans before Mass. Please be sure to

return it to the sacristy after Mass.

Parish OfBce Snow Closing PolicyParish OfBce Snow Closing PolicyParish OfBce Snow Closing PolicyParish OfBce Snow Closing Policy The Parish OfBce snow

closings follow the school. If

school is closed, the parish

ofBce is closed. If school has

a delayed opening, the parish

ofBce has a delayed opening.

When the Governor declares a

state of emergency, SML

always follows his directive and the parish ofBce and

school are closed, and Masses/confession are

cancelled.

Otherwise, Father Dan will decide if Masses/

confession are cancelled based on the condition of

the parking lot and sidewalks.

Father's decision will be noted in the Father's decision will be noted in the Father's decision will be noted in the Father's decision will be noted in the greeting when you call the parish ofBce.greeting when you call the parish ofBce.greeting when you call the parish ofBce.greeting when you call the parish ofBce.

Carnival UpdateCarnival UpdateCarnival UpdateCarnival Update

The Saint Mary of the Lakes Carnival

Committee wishes everyone a happy,

healthy and blessed New Year.

We hope that you will Bnd time in

the new year to join us as we work hard, have fun

and raise money for Saint Mary of the Lakes school.

The next meeting will be January 22 in The next meeting will be January 22 in The next meeting will be January 22 in The next meeting will be January 22 in the the the the

Parish meeting room Parish meeting room Parish meeting room Parish meeting room and volunteers are and volunteers are and volunteers are and volunteers are encouraged to attend. encouraged to attend. encouraged to attend. encouraged to attend.

OFOFOF UpdateOFOFOF UpdateOFOFOF UpdateOFOFOF Update

Thank you to the generous parishioners who have made a gift to our OFOFOF (Our Faith, Our Family, Our Future) capital campaign. To date, $3,434,744.00 has been pledged. For those who indicated they would prefer to wait until the end of the year to make their pledge, well, it's nearing the end of the year, and pledge forms are available at the doors of the church.

50/50 Raffle Winners !50/50 Raffle Winners !50/50 Raffle Winners !50/50 Raffle Winners !

CONGRATUATIONS to the LUCKY

winners of our RafSe. Total income was $55,800. That gives the church $27,900 (less expenses) and

$27,900 shared with the 11 winners.

Top prize of $13,790 went to Stella Denn (# 06076). The ten second prize winners each received $1,395

and they are: Bob and Mary Ann Mitkus (# 03747);

Teresa Wenrich (# 18887); Michele Czaphcki (# 16922); Louis Donato (# 10156); Giacinta Finizio (#

08978); Nancy Finan (# 09750); Christopher Peoples

(# 315240) Lauren DeMarco (# 12052); Pat & Judy Kiernan (# 25024); and Tom McKenna (#15554).

THANK YOU one and all for your continued THANK YOU one and all for your continued THANK YOU one and all for your continued THANK YOU one and all for your continued

support of St. Mary of the Lakes!support of St. Mary of the Lakes!support of St. Mary of the Lakes!support of St. Mary of the Lakes!

Father Dan extends a special thank you to Pat Father Dan extends a special thank you to Pat Father Dan extends a special thank you to Pat Father Dan extends a special thank you to Pat

Kiernan for once again chairing the 50/50 this Kiernan for once again chairing the 50/50 this Kiernan for once again chairing the 50/50 this Kiernan for once again chairing the 50/50 this

year!year!year!year!

Saying YES in the New Year Saying YES in the New Year Saying YES in the New Year Saying YES in the New Year YES will sponsor a New Year Popcorn, Pizza &

Pajama Party on Friday, January 5! Families with

children in grades 4-8 are invited to join us in the

Emmaus Center at 6:30 p.m. to watch a movie

(TBD). Please RSVP to yes@smlparish.org for

planning purposes.

The Diocesan Youth Conference will be held on

Saturday, February 10 at Christian Brothers Academy

in Lincroft. This year’s theme is “Fearless 365” which

we are reminded of 365 times in the Bible - Be Not

Afraid! All teenagers in grades 8-12 are invited to

attend. The parish will cover the cost of attendance.

If interested, please contact If interested, please contact If interested, please contact If interested, please contact lxerri@smlparish.orglxerri@smlparish.orglxerri@smlparish.orglxerri@smlparish.org.... We ask that if you We ask that if you We ask that if you We ask that if you

commit to this conference, you mark it on commit to this conference, you mark it on commit to this conference, you mark it on commit to this conference, you mark it on your calendar since there is a fee involved.your calendar since there is a fee involved.your calendar since there is a fee involved.your calendar since there is a fee involved.

Deadline for registration is February 1

Sisters of St. Joseph RafSe WinnersSisters of St. Joseph RafSe WinnersSisters of St. Joseph RafSe WinnersSisters of St. Joseph RafSe Winners

The Sisters of St. Joseph list the following winners of their annual chance drive and thank all those who

participated in the rafSe which raises funds for their retired sisters. Winners are:

$10,000 Grand Prize Winner: $10,000 Grand Prize Winner: $10,000 Grand Prize Winner: $10,000 Grand Prize Winner:

Sunnil Bartlett, Philadelphia

$500 Prize Winners:$500 Prize Winners:$500 Prize Winners:$500 Prize Winners:

JoAnn McNichol, Upper Black Eddy, PA Bob & Marge Powell, Wildwood Jeanne Doherty, Philadelphia, PA

Dave Breen, Media, PA Susan Prendergast, Willow Grove, PA

Richard Hykes, Washington DC

Justin Roman, Warminster, PA

Pat Donaldson, NewBeld, NJ Hank Burger, Atco, NJ

Mr. and Mrs. Patton, Glenside, PA

JOY Meeting JOY Meeting JOY Meeting JOY Meeting The JOY meeting, usually the Brst Wednesday of the

month, will be different only for this month. The

January meeting will be held, Wednesday, January

17 - 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a Jewelry Exchange. Bring a pieceBring a pieceBring a pieceBring a piece of jewelry and exchange it for of jewelry and exchange it for of jewelry and exchange it for of jewelry and exchange it for

another another another another ---- No Charge! No Charge! No Charge! No Charge!

Light snacks will be furnished.Light snacks will be furnished.Light snacks will be furnished.Light snacks will be furnished.

Lapel roses support Lapel roses support Lapel roses support Lapel roses support Right to Life fundRight to Life fundRight to Life fundRight to Life fund

The Knights of Columbus will be

handing out lapel roses after all

Masses the weekend of January 13

and 14. Your donation in any

amount supports our Right to Life fund. Thank you

in advance for your generosity. Vivat Jesus!

Thank you !Thank you !Thank you !Thank you ! The Knights of Columbus Council 6520 is grateful to

St. Mary of the Lakes parishioners for supporting our

Sower and "Keep Christ in Christmas" yard sign sales.

All proceeds beneBt the numerous charitable activities

of the Knights. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Knights in ActionKnights in ActionKnights in ActionKnights in Action St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 6520 congratulates the following men who recently joined the Knights by earning First Degree status:

Kevin Callahan, Jack Campbell, Jeff Failing, Patrick Franz, John McDonald, Bill Scheffold, and Joe Smith. Each degree focuses on the one of the four core

principles of the Knights: charity (Frist), unity (Second), fraternity (Third), and patriotism (Fourth).

Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa

The Knights of Columbus and the St. Mary of the Lakes youth

group hosted a breakfast with Santa Claus on December 17 in the Emmaus Center after the 9

a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Children told Santa their

Christmas wishes and received a

gift and were served pancakes, orange juice, coffee, and tea.

Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!Vivat Jesus!

Join the Knights Join the Knights Join the Knights Join the Knights If you want to help those in need, serve your parish,

and grow in your faith, then join the Knights of Columbus. 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 For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at For more information, contact Bill Mazzio at

williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit williammazzio@yahoo.com or visit

www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org. www.medfordknights.org.

Pancake Master

Chef Dave Karbasian

PrePrePrePre----K Program K Program K Program K Program Our NEW 3 year old Pre-K program will begin

September 2018-19! Enrollment is NOW open for

current SMLS families. Open enrollment will

begin January 2. Visit our website www.smlschool.org For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie, For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie, For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie, For a tour please contact Catherine Gillespie,

Director of Admissions and Advancement Director of Admissions and Advancement Director of Admissions and Advancement Director of Admissions and Advancement

609609609609----654654654654----2546254625462546x227x227x227x227 PreK-Kindergarten information: • To be eligible for Pre-K, child must be 4 years old

by October 1 of the enrollment year.

• To be eligible for Kindergarten, child must be 5 years old by October 1 of the enrollment year.

PreKPreKPreKPreK----8th grade New Student information and 8th grade New Student information and 8th grade New Student information and 8th grade New Student information and school tours are available throughout the year. school tours are available throughout the year. school tours are available throughout the year. school tours are available throughout the year.

PreK, K and 8th grade Student Registration &

Enrollment: 1. 1. 1. 1. Toured school and have received a letter of acceptance

2. 2. 2. 2. Complete Registration & Enrollment Packet 3.3.3.3. Review tuition information: • Please send check payable to St. Mary of the Lakes

School OR • Complete online enrollment of FACTS Tuition

Management Service

4. 4. 4. 4. Return ALL completed forms to Main OfBce:

• Birth CertiBcate • Baptismal CertiBcate (if child has been Baptized,

not mandatory)

• Immunization Records (Health Forms)

• B6T Form • Textbook form (One form per student)

5. 5. 5. 5. Pay any applicable fee

K Christmas ShowK Christmas ShowK Christmas ShowK Christmas Show

Christmas Band and Choir ConcertChristmas Band and Choir ConcertChristmas Band and Choir ConcertChristmas Band and Choir Concert

Gingerbread House DayGingerbread House DayGingerbread House DayGingerbread House Day

Catholic Schools WeekCatholic Schools WeekCatholic Schools WeekCatholic Schools Week January 28 January 28 January 28 January 28 ---- February 3February 3February 3February 3

Sunday, January 28 - 12:15 Mass at SMLS and Open House to follow from 1-3 p.m.

All are welcome to attend!All are welcome to attend!All are welcome to attend!All are welcome to attend!

The week’s activities include Student, Parent and

Teacher Appreciation Days in addition to contests and

rafSes.

Weekend Attendance Increases Again!Weekend Attendance Increases Again!Weekend Attendance Increases Again!Weekend Attendance Increases Again! Each year, the Diocese requires every parish to count

the number of bodies in Church during the month of October and submit the weekly average; hence the

October Count! Our results trend positive for three

years:

2015 = 2712 attending2015 = 2712 attending2015 = 2712 attending2015 = 2712 attending 2016 = 3109 attending2016 = 3109 attending2016 = 3109 attending2016 = 3109 attending

2017 = 3286 attending2017 = 3286 attending2017 = 3286 attending2017 = 3286 attending

So thanks, and keep up the good work evangelizing

St. Mary of the Lakes to your friends and neighbors!

ICNU MomentsICNU MomentsICNU MomentsICNU Moments

Good disciples are always looking for ICNU (I see in you) moments, “I see in you” a need for Jesus! If you are having a conversation over the back fence, and your neighbor shares a grief or hardship, that’s an ICNU moment to say, “If I were facing that difBculty, I would Bnd strength in Jesus . . . and Bnd Him at St. Mary of the Lakes.” And see where that leads. It may go nowhere, but if it were to go somewhere . . . a nice follow up might be, “Why don’t you come to Mass with me next Sunday?”

If saying something similar would be pushing “your” envelope, then an easier approach might be to spread the word regarding three “Mass Mobs” that will be offered at St. Mary of the Lakes. You may remember the “Mass Mob” that was offered on Sunday, 9/11/16 at 6:00 p.m., the Bfteenth anniversary of that tragedy. A social media blitz on our website, Facebook, Twitter, yada yada yada provided many an opportunity to invite someone to Mass. The 6:00 p.m. Mass is usually a little over half full, but the Church was full for that Mass!

Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:Three Mass Mob Masses will be offered on:

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. with the Adult Choir

Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Mass)

Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. with Redemption, our contemporary music group.

Before and after each Mass, confessions will be heard by Father Dan and Father Roy. Name tags will be provided

and congregants will be encouraged to introduce themselves to each other at the beginning of Mass. A ministry minute will be provided after announcements and hospitality will be offered in the Emmaus Center after Mass.

Although Mass attendance at St. Mary of the Lakes has been on the increase for the last three years, there is still roughly 75 percent of registered parishioners who do not attend Mass weekly, so the harvest is abundant for ICNU moments.

More information will follow regarding Mass Mobs, but in the meantime, be on the lookout for ICNU moments.

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When you see a SML Mass Mob postpostpostpost please “like” and

“comment” with asking your friends and family to join

us and then “share!” Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish Follow us on Twitter @SmlParish

When you see a SML Mass Mob tweettweettweettweet please “like”

and “reply” with asking your friends and family to join

us and then “retweet!”

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets Jan. 9Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets Jan. 9Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets Jan. 9Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets Jan. 9

SML Prayer Shawl Ministry meets Tuesday, January 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Emmaus Center. Join for knit-

ting, crocheting, fellowship, light refreshments. Call Rosemary Peters at (856) 574Call Rosemary Peters at (856) 574Call Rosemary Peters at (856) 574Call Rosemary Peters at (856) 574----4098 4098 4098 4098

for more information. for more information. for more information. for more information.

Thanks, Church Decorators!Thanks, Church Decorators!Thanks, Church Decorators!Thanks, Church Decorators!

Father Dan and Christine Brandt thank the following

parishioners who helped decorate the Christmas

altars: Frank Babinchock, Fr. Roy Ballacillo, Michael

Blakely, Joan and Eff Block, Jamie and Mark DeLaurentis, Linda, Dominick and Nick Falcone, Mary

Gallagher, Barbara Henion, Diane Jennings, Valerie Jennison, Kara, Riley and Jake McGough, John McHugh and Joe Whalen.

St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul If you donate through parishgiving.org, you can

include the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) in

your list of contributions. Just go to the My

Contributions section and select SVdP from the drop

down menu. Your generosity enables St. Vincent to

help men, women, and children with Bnancial

assistance for housing, auto insurance, utilities,

health care, and other expenses.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, call If you or someone you know needs assistance, call If you or someone you know needs assistance, call If you or someone you know needs assistance, call

SVdP at 609/953SVdP at 609/953SVdP at 609/953SVdP at 609/953----0021.0021.0021.0021.

Attention All ReadersAttention All ReadersAttention All ReadersAttention All Readers All Readers are asked to pick up their Reader

Workbooks for 2018 in the sacristy.

Bulletin NewsBulletin NewsBulletin NewsBulletin News

Please submit bulletin Please submit bulletin Please submit bulletin Please submit bulletin

announcements to announcements to announcements to announcements to

bulletineditor@smlparish.orgbulletineditor@smlparish.orgbulletineditor@smlparish.orgbulletineditor@smlparish.org

Offerings at Francis House of PrayerOfferings at Francis House of PrayerOfferings at Francis House of PrayerOfferings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center

Box 392 • Rancocas, NJ 08073

609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net Please check www.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.orgwww.FHOP.org for directions and for our

other offerings!

GROUP HEALTH COACHINGGROUP HEALTH COACHINGGROUP HEALTH COACHINGGROUP HEALTH COACHING

JOURNEYING WITH GOD TOWARDS JOURNEYING WITH GOD TOWARDS JOURNEYING WITH GOD TOWARDS JOURNEYING WITH GOD TOWARDS

HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH

Six ThursdaysSix ThursdaysSix ThursdaysSix Thursdays ---- 6:30 to 8 p.m.6:30 to 8 p.m.6:30 to 8 p.m.6:30 to 8 p.m.

January 4, 18January 4, 18January 4, 18January 4, 18 , February 1, 15, March 1, 15, February 1, 15, March 1, 15, February 1, 15, March 1, 15, February 1, 15, March 1, 15

OROROROR

Six MondaysSix MondaysSix MondaysSix Mondays ---- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.9:30 to 11:30 a.m.9:30 to 11:30 a.m.9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

January 15January 15January 15January 15 ,,,, February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 9February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 9February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 9February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 9

God wants you to be healthy and take good care of

your body so you can love and serve others and

fulBll your purpose in life with ease. Learning to

eat well and being supported in your endeavor is a

privilege and a necessity. The program includes

materials and phone or email support between

sessions. Presented by Colleen McNally, CertiBed

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

Donation: $150!Donation: $150!Donation: $150!Donation: $150!

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Glory to God Prayer GroupGlory to God Prayer GroupGlory to God Prayer GroupGlory to God Prayer Group

The Glory to God Prayer Group meets

every Tuesday 7:30 — 9:00 p.m. in the

Emmaus Center.

For information, contact Marianne For information, contact Marianne For information, contact Marianne For information, contact Marianne

Perkins at 609Perkins at 609Perkins at 609Perkins at 609----760760760760----9221 or 9221 or 9221 or 9221 or

marnperk@gmail.com. marnperk@gmail.com. marnperk@gmail.com. marnperk@gmail.com.

Wedding Facilitators WantedWedding Facilitators WantedWedding Facilitators WantedWedding Facilitators Wanted Wedding Facilitators are needed to assist the priest or

deacon in the back of the church and help the

rehearsal and the wedding Sow smoothly from start

to Bnish. A scheduling meeting for 2018 weddings

will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 7 p.m. in the

conference room next to the parish ofBce. If you are

age 19 or older and are interested in being a part of

this ministry, plan to attend this meeting. Bring your

2018 calendars. Any questions should be directed to Michelle Any questions should be directed to Michelle Any questions should be directed to Michelle Any questions should be directed to Michelle

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St. Mary of the Lakes St. Mary of the Lakes St. Mary of the Lakes St. Mary of the Lakes

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner/DanceVolunteer Appreciation Dinner/DanceVolunteer Appreciation Dinner/DanceVolunteer Appreciation Dinner/Dance

All adult parishioners (21+) who have volunteered their time and talent in any way at

St. Mary of the Lakes are cordially invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner/Dance on

Friday, February 9 or Friday, February 23 (your choice).

Volunteers may bring a spouse or adult guest.

No invitations are being sent, so no one will be overlooked.

If you have so much as held the door for another parishioner, consider yourself invited!

Please join us at Please join us at Please join us at Please join us at

MarcoMarcoMarcoMarco’’’’s Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants Restaurant

Indian Spring Country ClubIndian Spring Country ClubIndian Spring Country ClubIndian Spring Country Club

Marlton, New JerseyMarlton, New JerseyMarlton, New JerseyMarlton, New Jersey

Wine, beer, soft drinks and hors dWine, beer, soft drinks and hors dWine, beer, soft drinks and hors dWine, beer, soft drinks and hors d’’’’oeuvres 6:00 oeuvres 6:00 oeuvres 6:00 oeuvres 6:00 ———— 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner. p.m., followed by dinner. p.m., followed by dinner. p.m., followed by dinner.

Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera Entrée Choices: Chicken Italiano, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Pasta Primavera

Cash bar 7:00 Cash bar 7:00 Cash bar 7:00 Cash bar 7:00 ————10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Music for dancing 6:00 Music for dancing 6:00 Music for dancing 6:00 Music for dancing 6:00 ————10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m. Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m. Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m. Ballroom not accessible before 6:00 p.m.

Call the parish office (609) 654-8208, Ext. 110 or email frontdesk@smlparish.org

with your choice of date and entrée by January 22nd for the February 9th dinner,

or by February 5th for the February 23rd dinner.

Please give your name and the name of your adult guest when you RSVP.

Open seating: no reservations taken by table.

Over 60 Ministries have shared their gifts generously and made a return with increase in the Lord. Yet God is

not done with any of us. We still have much to do to further the Kingdom of God on earth. Thank you to all

who give of their time, their treasure, and their talent. May God richly reward you for the sacrifices you make!

Father Dan

St. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This Week

Abbreviations ExplainedAbbreviations ExplainedAbbreviations ExplainedAbbreviations Explained

EC = Emmaus CenterEC = Emmaus CenterEC = Emmaus CenterEC = Emmaus Center JRE = Jackson Rd. EntranceJRE = Jackson Rd. EntranceJRE = Jackson Rd. EntranceJRE = Jackson Rd. Entrance

PMR = Parish Meeting RoomPMR = Parish Meeting RoomPMR = Parish Meeting RoomPMR = Parish Meeting Room

St. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This WeekSt. Mary of the Lakes This Week

Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31 Sunday, December 31 • AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR Monday, January 1 Monday, January 1 Monday, January 1 Monday, January 1 • Parish OfBce closed Tuesday, January 2Tuesday, January 2Tuesday, January 2Tuesday, January 2 • KofC OfBcer’s Meeting / 7:30 p.m. / EC • Glory to God Prayer Group / 7:30 p.m. / EC • Rosary / 7:30 p.m. / Church Wednesday, January 3Wednesday, January 3Wednesday, January 3Wednesday, January 3 • Legion of Mary — Apostolate of the Rosary / 9:30

a.m. / EC • Bible Study / 10:15 a.m. / EC • Adult Choir Practice / 7 p.m. / Church Choir Loft • Parish Pastoral Council Meeting / 7 p.m. /

Rectory Dining Room • Respect Life Meeting / 7 p.m. / Conference Room Thursday, January 4Thursday, January 4Thursday, January 4Thursday, January 4 • Adoration / 9:30 a.m. / Church • Prayer and Bible Study / 10 a.m. / EC • Children’s Choir Practice / 3:30 p.m. / PMR • Miraculous Medal Novena / 6:30 p.m. / Church • Benediction / 7 p.m. / Church • Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible / 7 p.m. / EC Friday, January 5Friday, January 5Friday, January 5Friday, January 5

• Grocery Reconcile / 9 a.m. / PMR • Sister Judy Prep / 4:15 p.m. / Conference Room • Littlest Disciples / 6 p.m. / EC Saturday, January 6Saturday, January 6Saturday, January 6Saturday, January 6 • Rosary / 9:30 a.m. / Church Sunday, January 7 Sunday, January 7 Sunday, January 7 Sunday, January 7 • RCIA / 8:30 a.m. / Conference Room • Children’s Mass / 10:30 a.m. / Church • RCIA / 11 a.m. / Conference Room • Babies 1st Christmas Hospitality / 11:30 a.m. / EC • YES Sr. Meeting / 7 p.m. / EC • AA Meeting / 7 p.m. / PMR

JoeJoeJoeJoe’’’’s Friendss Friendss Friendss Friends Are you interested in being a link between homebound parishioners and our church

community? Joe’s Friends is a group that strives to be the link. What do you need to do? Make a short

weekly phone call to someone to chat about the

week, church, etc. All you need is a phone and several

spare minutes per week.

Do you know someone who could beneBt from a Do you know someone who could beneBt from a Do you know someone who could beneBt from a Do you know someone who could beneBt from a call or would you like to volunteer to be a call or would you like to volunteer to be a call or would you like to volunteer to be a call or would you like to volunteer to be a

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ANNUAL MARCH for LIFEANNUAL MARCH for LIFEANNUAL MARCH for LIFEANNUAL MARCH for LIFE

WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19WASHINGTON, D.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

All are welcome to join Bve area parishes as we march

to demonstrate our commitment for

LIFE. Buses will depart from the St. Mary of the

Lakes parking lot after the 7:15 a.m. Mass. The cost

for adults is $20 and for students $15.

Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied

by an adult and have parental permission.

For those unable to walk in the march, arrangements

have been made for you to stay at the Basilica of the

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Sandwiches from Murphy's in Medford will be

provided for the ride home. Your choice of Roast

Beef, Turkey or Veggie. Please bring a bag lunch for

the ride down. We will make only a brief stop at the Maryland House. ForForForFor moremoremoremore information or to reserve your information or to reserve your information or to reserve your information or to reserve your

seat please contact: seat please contact: seat please contact: seat please contact: Gene KotowskiGene KotowskiGene KotowskiGene Kotowski @@@@ 609609609609----238238238238----6807680768076807 or email him ator email him ator email him ator email him at eugenekotowski@aol.comeugenekotowski@aol.comeugenekotowski@aol.comeugenekotowski@aol.com

When leaving a message, please provide your

sandwich selection and whether you'll be staying at the Basilica or attending the March.

Rosary MinistryRosary MinistryRosary MinistryRosary Ministry The Rosary Ministry meets Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Friday in the church parking lot

entrance at 3:30 . All are welcome!

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEHOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEHOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEHOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

with Father Danwith Father Danwith Father Danwith Father Dan

April 12 April 12 April 12 April 12 ----21, 201821, 201821, 201821, 2018

Brochures Available atBrochures Available atBrochures Available atBrochures Available at Parking Lot Entrance Bulletin Board and Parish OfBceParking Lot Entrance Bulletin Board and Parish OfBceParking Lot Entrance Bulletin Board and Parish OfBceParking Lot Entrance Bulletin Board and Parish OfBce

Caesarea MaritimeCaesarea MaritimeCaesarea MaritimeCaesarea Maritime

Mount CarmelMount CarmelMount CarmelMount Carmel

Mount Tabor, Naim, Cana, NazarethMount Tabor, Naim, Cana, NazarethMount Tabor, Naim, Cana, NazarethMount Tabor, Naim, Cana, Nazareth

Sea of GalileeSea of GalileeSea of GalileeSea of Galilee

Bethlehem, ShepherdBethlehem, ShepherdBethlehem, ShepherdBethlehem, Shepherd’’’’s Fields Fields Fields Field

Jericho, Jordan River, Dead SeaJericho, Jordan River, Dead SeaJericho, Jordan River, Dead SeaJericho, Jordan River, Dead Sea

Mount of Olives, Mount ZionMount of Olives, Mount ZionMount of Olives, Mount ZionMount of Olives, Mount Zion

Upper RoomUpper RoomUpper RoomUpper Room

Via Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne ChurchVia Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne ChurchVia Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne ChurchVia Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, St. Anne Church

JerusalemJerusalemJerusalemJerusalem

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May there be peace within your walls, O JerusalemMay there be peace within your walls, O JerusalemMay there be peace within your walls, O JerusalemMay there be peace within your walls, O Jerusalem!!!! Psalm 122:7Psalm 122:7Psalm 122:7Psalm 122:7

Happy New Year to All Our Parishioners!Happy New Year to All Our Parishioners!Happy New Year to All Our Parishioners!Happy New Year to All Our Parishioners!

May God bless you and your families throughout May God bless you and your families throughout May God bless you and your families throughout May God bless you and your families throughout

the New Year!the New Year!the New Year!the New Year!