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Thanks to all the generous donors to the Fr. English Food Pantry these past months. You have helped keep the shelves supplied with much needed food. Our next weekend collection is Feb. 23-24. Please help sustain the supply of non perishable groceries for the needy families using the pantry.

Congratulations! Your upcoming wedding is not only a very special day for the two of you but it is also a sacred event for the entire Church! Engaged couples wishing to enter the Sacrament of Marriage should consult with the Priest at least one year prior to their wedding. In addition, marriage preparation involves two programs. OLM Church will host both programs Life Skills on March 3rd and God’s Plan on April 13th. Please call the parish office for information on how to register or go to insidethewalls.org for an application.

Many parishioners attended the Appreciation for Msgr. Carroll’s years as Pastor. He is most grateful for the kind sentiments which were expressed both personally and in writing. They touched his heart.

Thank you to the following volunteers who helped to serve at Eva’s Kitchen on Sat., February 2nd: Kenny Mertz, Mary Smith, Mariline Tavares, Eileen Donnelly, Stefania Masi, Linda and Brian McMurray, Todd and Patrice Leavenworth, Tom Black, Brendan Donnelly, Bill and Ellen Sharkey and Joe Coralluzzo. In addition, thank you for all the volunteers who cooked the chicken casserole that helped to serve approximately 200+ people. The next Eva’s kitchen date is Saturday, April 13th, 2019.

Monday, February 18th is President’s Day. We salute all the presidents who ruled our country. Your great deeds are always remembered.

Thank you for celebrating Commitment Sunday with us this weekend. Your commitment to our parish through our Do It for Jesus Program will continue to bring life to our community. If completing your commitment card was not possible at Mass, an invitation to respond will be mailed later this week to your home. Please return your Commitment Card to the office this week or in next week’s collection. If you have not yet done so, join the many others and give your gift online through our electronic giving program. Please call the parish office with any questions.

Msgr. Carroll’s last Mass will be the 11:00am Mass on Feb. 24. It will be followed by light refreshments. His new address will be 55 First St., Keyport, NJ 07735 and his cell phone number is 973-713-3746.

Show your love and support by purchasing chocolate Valentine pops and chocolate dipped pretzels for those you love. The youth of RISE are selling Valentine Pops for only $3. Chocolate dipped pretzels (2-pack) are $3.00 each or 2 for $5. Proceeds will defray trip costs of the participants for their mission travel in July to help fix homes for those in need in NY State. All of these delicious treats will be on sale after all Masses on the weekend of Feb. 9th & 10th. Enjoy a yummy treat while supporting a great cause! Gluten-free? Peanut-free? No problem! We have you covered!

We meet Wed. in the Parish House at 7pm. Cathy O’Dougherty facilitates and all grieving men and women are welcome. For more info, email angeloncall@optonline.net or call 973-713-9793.

Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming Do It for Jesus Program at Our Lady of the Magnificat. This effort is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of Our Lady of the Magnificat. We, as a parish family, have changed so many lives in our community! In order to continue our mission and ministries, we encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the work we do. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass, especially during our special Commitment Weekend on February 16th and 17th. If you have any questions regarding the Do It for Jesus Program, please feel free to contact the parish office.

If you wish to volunteer/cook please take a pan/recipe and add your name to volunteer list. Please drop off frozen casserole at OLM parking lot between 8:30-9:00am on Sat., Feb. 2nd. If unable to drop off on Feb. 2nd you may drop off pan at rectory during business hours. The rest of the dates for Eva’s this year are 4/13, 6/15, and 8/3/19. Thank you. Kathy and Joe Gravino

WOMEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION Save the date – March 9, 2019, Saturday 9:30-1:30 Come join us! Bring $10 and a can of soup donation! A light breakfast and a soup lunch will be served. Our speaker is Judy Schaivo, who has an MA from Seton Hall Univ. and an MS in Spirituality and Spiritual Direction from Fordham. A spiritual director and facilitator of retreats at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, Judy’s passion is to help people, especially women, access and deepen their relationship with God, so that they can empower others in their personal lives and in their ministry. We look forward to the women of our parish and beyond joining us for this enhancement to the Lenten journey. Email reled@olmchurch.org with any questions.

Donations slow down after the holidays, hunger does not. The shelves are noticeably empty of pancake syrup, juices, cold cereal and oatmeal, and are in dire need of canned meat and fish. Please help by leaving donations of non perishable food in the vestibule of the Church next weekend.

With our heartfelt gratitude to the Knights of Columbus, OLM Priests, Parishioners and friends for their generous support of Mike’s benefit breakfast in November, which was a wonderful success! There are so many angels around. We appreciate and want to thank each of you for being our angels of kindness and generosity. Fondly, the Dillon Family

The OLM K of C Council 14493 supports the Annual March for Life. Please join us on Friday, January 18 for a bus trip to Washington DC. Also take a rose and make a free-will donation towards the expenses. Support life by joining us or donating! For more information, contact Joe Coralluzzo, 201-274-6688.

The OLM Chili Makers Ministry is in need of volunteers. If you have 1.5 hours to spare one weeknight a month, this very rewarding ministry may be for you. Everything you need is provided and you will be paired up with experienced chili makers. Please email or call Marilyn Koziol for more information. 973-492-8135 or marjon2@optonline.net

HOUSE OF HOPE NOW OPEN AGAIN FOR GENTLY USED CLOTHING ONLY! Thank You!

If you wish to volunteer/cook please take a pan/recipe and add your name to volunteer list. Please drop off frozen casserole at OLM parking lot between 8:30-9:00am on Sat., Feb. 2nd. If unable to drop off on Feb. 2nd you may drop off pan at rectory during business hours. The rest of the dates for Eva’s this year are 4/13, 6/15, and 8/3/19. Thank you. Kathy and Joe Gravino

Books “The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity” by Matthew Kelly were given to the parishioners as a small Christmas present. If you did not receive one or would like another copy, take one from the table in the Narthex.

We would also like to report on the Christmas Fund which we established last year to help some of our families. Twenty-seven parishioners donated $6,200 which enabled us to help fourteen (14) families with many children, have a Merry Christmas. We extend a sincere “thank you” to all who contributed to this fund.