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The New Jersey Area of the Order of Malta in coordination with Rosary Coast to Coast Invites you to join a ROSARY RALLY For Our Nation Led by The Most Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney Sunday, October 11, 2020 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. St. Paul Inside The Walls, Madison Event specifics: http://orderofmaltaamerican.org/njrosary Sign up on Facebook: NJ Rosary Rally For Our Nation Questions? Christine Myers, DM, at cmgorski@gmail.com Jan Parry, DMOb, at Janp1101@gmail.com https://rosarycoasttocoast.com

“If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Dr. Ken McNiel at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan Web site: www.patersondiocese.org.”

NEWS ABOUT THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is getting a face lift. (Or more like a ‘name lift’!) The name of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal has been changed and will now be known as the Diocesan Ministries Appeal. So if you get a letter from Bishop Sweeney in the next week or so asking you to support the Diocesan Ministries Appeal – please know that this is the new name of the Annual Appeal. While the name has changed, the work of the Diocesan Ministries Appeal will continue to focus on the important ministries that it always has and will continue to serve thousands of people throughout our Diocese. Thank you for your support!

Carlos Roldan, head of the Fr. English Food Pantry was recently thanked by Gov. Murphy for the number of the poor in the Paterson served by the Food Pantry. OLM donators should consider themselves thanked, since the some of the food came from their donations. The need still persists. Breakfast foods, cereal, pancake mix, syrup and rice supplies are running low. Donations of food can be left in the Church entrance or the Parish House. Financial donations are needed to purchase food to distribute to clients who come to the pantry or for senior housing who rely on home delivery of food.

When: September 23rd to November 1st, 7AM to 7PM Duration: Volunteers usually pray an hour (or more) a week. Where: 196 Speedwell Ave, Morristown NJ In front of Planned Parenthood building Sign up by emailing 44lifeus@gmail.com or going to the 40 Days for Life website https://40daysforlife.com. For questions, call Frances Spilman at 973-627-1654. Please sign up so that we know that each hour is covered for a particular day. Spontaneous visitors and stay-at-home prayers are also welcome. You may save a life – please come and join us for 40 Days for Life. Every Child is a Gift from God!

Please click the title above for videos of our recent Confirmation ceremonies.

Women of OLM, it’s time for some faith renewal, some inspiration and some comfort. Please join us for a mini-retreat “I Am with You Always” hosted by the Cornerstone team September 20th, 1-4pm. Activities will be both in the church and outside with social distancing protocols in place. For more information and to sign up, please click on this link http://evite.me/Dp2MWhzc3n or call Debbie Goulian at 973-809-0274.

After much consideration, it has been decided to cancel this year’s Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing due to the continuing uncertainties around the Covid-19 pandemic. The most important thing is for everyone to be safe. Please mark your calendars for Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing to be held on June 7, 2021, we will see you then!

Were you married in 1995? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary at a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeny will serve as main celebrant on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at 3:30pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 1st, 2020. God Bless and Congratulations on this joyous occasion! PLEASE CLICK THIS NEWS ITEM HEADER FOR SIGN UP FORM TO BE RETURNED TO THE OLM OFFICE

Your voice is needed. Now is a critical time to reach out to those in your community who are ill or disabled, confined to home, and no longer able to receive visitors –Join the VNA Time to Care and make phone calls to those who are in need. Details: · Phone calls only at this time (no emails or texts) · Volunteering with VNANNJ should qualify for community service hours · A brief training will be provided and a script is available · Both student and adult volunteers are accepted! For info, call Billie Goon, 973-451-4119 or bgoon@vnannj.org

Morris County Chapter for Right to Life will be hosting an hour of prayer commemorating the children lost through abortion. In conjunction with a National event organized by the "Pro-Life Action League", we will meet at Saint Christopher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road, Parsippany, on September 12, 2020 at 1:30pm. Please join us for a solemn occasion of prayer. For more info please visit info@morriscountyrighttolife.org.

Today we celebrate you, our Pastor, and the life that God has given you! May the LORD bless you on your birthday, and may your day be filled with joy and the year ahead be full of many blessings. Happy Birthday to YOU!

Dear Parishioners, Due to the many restrictions of Covid-19 the Ladies Guild has decided to postpone our annual raffle, which usually begins in October of each year. We will miss seeing you and hope we will be together again soon. In lieu of purchasing a raffle ticket, please consider donating funds or a gift card to the local charities, supported by the Ladies Guild which include: • Fr. English Food Pantry • Kinnelon/Butler Food Pantry • Boonton Food Pantry • Hope through Care Women's Shelter • Several Sources Shelter Monetary donations and/or gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to the Parish Office ATTN: OLM LADIES GUILD. Thank you for your continued support of the OLM Ladies Guild and may God bless you and your families.

Your voice is needed. Now is a critical time to reach out to those in your community who are ill or disabled, confined to home, and no longer able to receive visitors – and you can do it from your own home! Join the VNA Time to Care program and make phone calls to those who are in need of a comforting voice. Details: · Phone calls only at this time (no emails or texts) · As a nonprofit, volunteering with VNANNJ should qualify for community service hours · A brief training will be provided · A suggested script is available · Both student and adult volunteers are accepted! For info, call Billie Goon, 973-451-4119 or bgoon@vnannj.org

Fr. Babu Thelappilly was born and brought up in the Syro-Malabar Roman Catholic Church (one of the Eastern Rite) in India. He completed his Masters in Psychology and Social Work (MSW) as well as Civil Law (LLB) in India. His native language is Malayalam; he also speaks English, Tamil and Hindi. Fr. Babu came to the United States for further Studies at Seton Hall University. There he received his Vocation to the Priesthood. Completing his Masters in Divinity, he was ordained by the Archbishop (Emeritus) John Joseph Mayer at Newark Cathedral basilica. He is one of the six priests of his father’s heritage. His family was also blessed with many religious nuns. His Father, Thomas Thelappilly went for his eternal reward in heaven on January 12, 2015. His mother, Annam Thomas Thelappilly, who has dementia, is cared for by his 4 siblings and their families. His parents are the greatest benefactors in the Church since they gave their son to the Church. Keep them in your prayers. Fr. Babu served the Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, Edgar da Cunha, for about 13 years, until the bishop moved to the Diocese of Falls River. He was given the opportunity to serve as Rector & Novice master at the seminary of the Vocationist Fathers in Florham Park, NJ. Fr. Babu also ministered as a priest at St. Nicholas Parish, Palisades Park and St. Michael’s Parish, Newark. In the Diocese of Paterson, his first assignment was at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Parsippany. At that time, he became an American citizen. Thereafter, he ministered at our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pompton Plains and St. Virgil’s Parish, Morris Plains. He is grateful and excited to be apart of the OLM Parish and work with our pastor Fr. Steve, as we all journey in the service of the Lord. He asks for our prayers, that he may always keep his eyes fixed on the face of Jesus Christ and serve our parish as a holy priest.

The Diocese of Paterson Development Office (Clifton) is seeking part-time data-entry applicant for seasonal employment. Hours are flexible and not to exceed 30 hours per week. Responsibilities include accurate data entry of campaign pledges and payments and other pertinent donor information into donor database. Computer skills and advanced typing skills are a plus. Any interested parties should contact the Development Office at (973) 777-8818, ext. 218 for details.

The Fr. English Food Pantry is still providing about 175 families each day with basic food. Carlos Roldan and the staff at the Food Pantry recognize OLM parishioners as one of their most reliable supporters and express their appreciation for us each time we deliver the food from OLM. A huge thank you to all who have been dropping off food at OLM. Cereal, is one staple that they are always short on. As we continue to collect for Fr. English, please provide an extra box or two of cereal in your next drop off.

August 15th – Our Lady of the Magnificat welcomes Fr. Babu as Parochial Vicar. We assure him of our support and assistance as together we walk along the way of Christ.

Dear OLM parishioners I think the Atlantic Healthcare webinar is a “must see” for all parents as they decide about school for their children in September Please register for this informative and important public health initiative. CLICK ON THIS MESSAGE TO ACCESS THE LINK TO REGISTER. Fr. Ed

After much consideration, the committee has decided to cancel this year’s Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing due to the continuing uncertainties around the Covid-19 pandemic. Please accept our apologies, but the most important thing is for everyone to be safe and comfortable in their endeavors. We are working to finalize details for the 2021 event and will communicate them in the near future.