WELCOME BACK HOSPITALITY! The hospitality ministry is coming back to OLM beginning October 1st! Please join us for fellowship in the narthex of the church after the 9:00am Mass for coffee, tea, juice, and snacks. Anyone interested in volunteering for this ministry, please email LexieLitvin@gmail.com or view the information, instructions and sign-ups on the OLM website via link www.olmchurch.org/hospitality.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson provides many services to help people in need. Some of their programs include Straight and Narrow to help those struggling with addition. Catholic Family and Community Services helps those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Department for Persons with Disabilities helps those with an intellectual or developmental disability through support services. For more info. contact Catholic Charities at www.ccpaterson.org or call 973-737-2077.
Representatives from the Little Sisters of the Poor in Totowa will be speaking at OLM this weekend – September 23/24 to support the annual appeal for their mission. They will be at all Masses and will have literature as well as collection baskets for your free-will donation after Masses. OLM hosted their annual picnic for many, many years; we are pleased to support the good work they do. Your generosity is most appreciated!
Please join in a Rosary for Life on the third Wednesday of each Month in the Chapel immediately following the 8:15 am Mass and at 7:00 pm in the evening. The date for this month is September 20th. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with JESUS in the Blessed Sacrament. For information please call Joe Coralluzzo at 201-274-6688.
Couples, were you married in 1973 or 1998? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60+, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00pm. Rsvp by calling the OLM parish office. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 11, 2023. You will receive add’l info from the Office of Family Life once you have registered. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!
God, in your goodness, bless all workers. Make a place in our hearts for compassion to the men and women who labor tirelessly for basic necessities. Ensure a place for the men and women who are struggling to find work. Amen. In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the Parish Office will be closed and reopen on Tuesday, September 5.
The Passaic Center for Women is celebrating their ten year anniversary with a luncheon on Tuesday, September 19th from 12 - 3 pm at the Rockaway River Country Club. The celebration will include “An Afternoon with Author Marie Benedict”. Tickets are $125, which includes lunch, and a copy of the author’s most recent publication. For more information please call 973-470-0844 or visit ncwpassaic.org.
Do you desire a closer relationship with Jesus and Mary? Consider joining the Lay Carmelites of OLM in September. For more information contact Carol at 973-283-2218.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – September 1, 2023 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – September 2, 2023 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.
Women of the parish, are you interested in learning more about the Ladies Guild? Come to our next meeting on Monday, September 11th at 1:00 pm in the Ryan Room. For more information contact Diane Lattanzio at jdlatt1@msn.com.
Next weekend, a Missionary visitor will speak at all Masses. Please support our Missionaries as they spread the Good News of our Lord around the world. God bless you for your kindness and generosity as always!
Do you often forget to bring your church donation envelope with you on Sundays? Do you sometimes find you don’t have the correct change for the amount you want to contribute? Would you like a clear record for tax purposes at year end for your weekly church donations? If the answer to any of these questions is yes – and you would like to simplify your weekly donations – please consider automatic contributions directly to OLM! OLM offers two methods for Electronic/Automatic Contributions visit the parish website for more information www.olmchurch.org/automatic-contributions.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH - 7PM MASS CHURCH THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY “Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners. Guide us on the way that leads us to heaven.” Pope Francis
Please join in a Rosary for Life on the third Wednesday of each Month in the Chapel immediately following the 8:15 am Mass and at 7:00pm in the evening. The date for this month is August 16th. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with JESUS in the Blessed Sacrament. For information please call Joe Coralluzzo at 201-274-6688.
An evening for Young Adults Adoration, Praise, Worship, Confession & Fellowship with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Religious Friday Sept. 8, 2023 7 PM – 9:30 PM St. Gerard Church 501 W. Broadway, Paterson, NJ
SEPTEMBER 6TH - DECEMBER 6TH 7:30 – 9PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS Where are you on your spiritual journey? Would you like to become a more joyful disciple of Christ, by learning more about our faith in a fun and engaging way? To register for this course or learn more about the presenter, Dan Balough, visit our website insidethewalls.org/follow.
Do you desire a closer relationship with Jesus and Mary? Consider joining the Lay Carmelites of OLM in September. For more information contact Carol at 973-283-2218.
Handmade prayer shawls are available to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. For more information, email Diane Lattanzio at jdlatt1@msn.com.