Thank you to all who contributed to the Special Christmas Fund again this year, with particular thanks to our matching donor. We collected over $11,000 for various local needs during this Christmas Season!

Please join us on Wednesday, December 18th in the Chapel, to pray a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. This is a great opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe at 201-274-6688 for more info.

The OLM Ladies Guild sends a warm thank you to everyone who participated in the Wreath Sale and the Giving Tree Program. Both were very successful and your generosity in the fundraisers was tremendous. Thank you for your continued support in helping those less fortunate.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and especially Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a wonderful time at the Breakfast this past weekend! A wonderful time was had by all and worthy causes will benefit from the proceeds! Thank you to all who attended.

During this Holy Season do you desire a closer relationship with Mother Mary? Consider joining the OLM Carmelites. For more information call Carol Mangani at 973-283-2218.

Mondays during Advent, Dec. 2nd, 16th, 23RD, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Reconciliation and Adoration will be held in the Chapel

A wonderful way to memorialize your loved ones this Christmas is with a special offering by placing a donation in your Christmas Flower envelope.

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:15am Mass will be in the Chapel – 7pm Mass in the Church. The OLM Ladies Guild invites all parishioners to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday evening, December 9th. A reception will be held in the Ryan Room following the 7:00 pm Mass. Coffee, Tea, and Light Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

Join us on Wed. Dec. 11 at 7pm in the Church to celebrate the Christmas season with a beautiful Rosary service. Reflect on each of the joyful mysteries and sing along to your favorite Christmas hymns. Invite friends and family! For more info contact Annmarie Scorzo at 973-714-9908

Companionship, cooking, laundry, run errands, drive to doctor’s appointments and more. Six plus years experience. Excellent references. Call or text Genie for more info. 973-879-2104.

On behalf of the Montville UNICO Foundation and Turkeys 4U we thank the OLM parishioners who donated to the food drive. Your generosity resulted in $1,713 being collected.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – December 6, 2024 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – December 7, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15am Mass will be in the Chapel – 7pm Mass in the Church.

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated in the church at 9AM. Fr. Steve and the OLM Staff wish you a blessed Thanksgiving.

Heavenly Father, on this day of Thanksgiving, we pause to count our blessings. Fill our hearts with gratitude and our lives with Your Grace. Amen.

We are pleased to announce that as of this weekend we have achieved $1.25 million in pledges on our goal of $1.4 million - 89%. In addition, we have already collected $422 thousand dollars of these pledges. The remaining pledges will be paid over the next 3 years. Thank you all for you generosity in giving and praying for the success of the campaign. The OLM community has always been there for those in need and your support for our own needs is truly appreciated. Work will begin soon - be on the lookout!

Please join us on Wednesday, November 20th in the Chapel, to pray a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. This is a great opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe at 201-274-6688 for more info.

Begin this special day with 9am Mass celebrated in the Church.

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIVING TREE GIFT CARDS DUE THIS SUNDAY, DEC. 8TH. Catholic Charities will pick up the gift cards this Tues., Dec. 10th for distribution at their upcoming Christmas celebration. For questions, email Maureen Galligan at meg4808@optonline.net. Thank you for your continued generosity.

The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a Food Drive on Saturday, November 23rd from 9am to 5pm at Stop and Shop in Kinnelon. Please stop by and help by making a donation - a list of items needed will be provided. The food collected will be delivered to the local food pantries before Thanksgiving!