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Dear Parishioners, I am happy to introduce a new member to our parish family, Deacon Carmen Restaino. Deacon Restaino has been re-assigned to OLM by Bishop Sweeney. He will join our parish staff as Permanent Deacon. Please pray for Deacon Restaino as he serves God and our Parish family. Fr. Steve

Please keep our confirmation candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Saturday with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney as the main celebrant.

Honoring Mary, Our Blessed Mother Sunday May 16, 1-4pm at OLM Registration Information to Follow…watch the bulletin and OLM website for more information.

Women’s Shelter in West Milford and Wanaque has a need for basic items. One of our Conformation Students is running a drive to help support the shelter. Items Needed: paper towels, toilet paper, disinfectant wipes and spray, dishwashing soap, hand soap and laundry detergent. Please drop off donations to 21 Banta Road, between April 15-April 30. Thank you!

The House of Hope is now open. Please remember to follow all guidelines for your donations including only clean clothing with no stains or tears. Do not leave any items outside of the building. Guidelines are posted outside.

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL - PEQUANNOCK will host its annual Tricky Tray on May 15th. This year's Tricky Tray will be better than ever! With safety protocols in mind, it will be a walk-through event allowing each guest an hour and a half to view all the prizes and drop tickets. Prizes include an iPad, Disney park passes, All-Clad cookware, patio heater, snow blower and so much more. For more information or to reserve your timeslot and order your tickets online, please call (973) 513-9919 or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holy-spirit-school-walk-through-tricky-tray-tickets-148849044499

Parishioner is looking for a sharp well spoken and organized assistant for a small business. Must know Excel, Word, and have good communication skills. Work from home 15-20 hours per week. If interested please call - Greg 973 632 2192.

The Fr. Steve, Fr. Babu and the entire staff of OLM extends to our parishioners their best wishes for a Holy and Happy Easter.

The OLM RISE Group is in need of 2 male volunteers to join our week-long summer trip to Upstate, NY to help repair homes. Volunteers must be 21 years or older, and COVID vaccinated. Some home repair knowledge is recommended. If interested contact Patrice Leavenworth (908) 304-5137.

The Chili Makers Ministry has moved indoors due to COVID. Volunteers buy approx. 4 lbs. of meat and the parish supplies beans, tomatoes, spices and pans for 4 trays of chili. You just need to cook at home and we will arrange freezing if needed, pick up/drop off - you can do it anytime; no long term commitment. If interested contact Marilyn Koziol at 973-492-8135 or marjon2@optonline.net.

The House of Hope will reopen April 1, 2021. Please remember to follow all guidelines for your donations including only clean clothing with no stains or tears . Do not leave any items outside of the building. Guidelines are posted outside.

RISE would like to thank you for supporting the annual Irish Soda Bread Sale! We look forward to a successful trip to Upstate NY for repair homes for families in need this coming July. Your prayers for the people we serve are appreciated.

Hello all Chili Makers and OLM Parishioners! The Sharkeys recently delivered 41 trays of chili recently to the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson. While there Carlos Roldan, the director of the Food Pantry relayed a story that everyone at OLM should hear. Prior to the pandemic, he was giving a tray of chili to a woman he recognized as having picked up one the week before. So he said he guessed she liked it. She explained that she was homeless and that she and several other homeless people were able to heat it up and share it. She said that of all the food donations they receive this meant the most because someone cared enough to go through the trouble to make it. She said it made them feel special, like someone really did care about them. Carlos said he thinks of that every time OLM brings a chili delivery and how much it means to so many people. He extends his thanks on behalf of all of their patrons to you. In addition, Carlos showed the team the new shelves they were stocking which were donated and installed by the OLM Knights of Columbus. They were thrilled with the new shelves which were set up in the area where they sort and package items to be delivered to local seniors. They said the way they can now organize the supplies will make their process much easier. So THANK YOU to all of our dedicated chili makers, the OLM Knights of Columbus and all from OLM who support the Fr. English Food Pantry. If there is anyone who has not yet participated in chili making but would like to participate, please contact Marylin Koziol at marjon2@optonline.net or (973) 492-8125. Please call Ray Duplain at (201) 741-4073 if you are interested in joining the Knights. Thanks so much to all of you. You are making a difference!!

Parishioners who would like to protest with prayer at Planned Parenthood in Morristown, NJ please contact Joe Coralluzzo at 201-274-6688. This is a peaceful way of advocating for those who can’t speak for themselves. Please bring your Rosaries.

Memorialize loved ones this Lenten season with a special offering utilizing your Easter Flower envelope.

Please donate non-perishable, un-expired food items to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. March 20TH 10am-5pm. Donations can be dropped off in the Msgr. Ryan Room.

The teens of Rise will be selling a limited number of Irish Soda Bread Kits outdoors after Masses one weekend only Sunday, March 14th. Bread kits are being sold for $8 each or 2 for $15. If you'd like to pre-order to guarantee your order, please text Patrice Leavenworth at 908-304-5137 no later than 3/12. Thank you.

Maggie DeJager, OLM Parishioner will assist anyone who needs help in registering for the COVID-19 vaccine. Please call Maggie for details regarding her services. 973-617-0369

4GetMeNot weekend PLEASE donate non perishable food for the working poor who come to the Fr. English Center in Paterson. Donations can be left in the church narthex or the Parish office. Breakfast food, rice and beans are always needed.

Did you celebrate your 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2020? If you were married in 1970, we invite you to celebrate this joyful occasion during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serve as the main celebrant. SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2021 at 3:30 P.M. Contact the parish office to register. Deadline to register is Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Congratulations!