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.
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.
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.
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 [email protected]. 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!
The Men’s Bible Study group meets every Saturday morning in the Ryan room from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Come and join us for a bagel, coffee and friendship in the Lord. Call Ron for more information 973-417-7000.
LADIES GUILD WREATHS PICK UP
THIS WEEKEND - DEC. 7 & 8!
PICK UP YOUR PRE-ORDERED WREATH THIS WEEKEND
AFTER MASS.
Stop by the wreath table to see if we have any extras to sell. Come and peruse our lovely handmade holiday bows available for purchase!
Dear Lord, We honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country's heritage. Amen
A SPECIAL Christmas fund has been established to assist parishioners who do not have the discretionary income to purchase gifts for their children at Christmas. Last year, 26 parishioners donated $10,000 which enabled us to help seven families and organizations have a Merry Christmas. Since inception in 2017, this fund has raised and contributed over $44,000 to those in need. If you would like to contribute this year please make checks payable to OLM and note “Christmas Fund”. Either mail/drop them at the Parish office or give them to Fr. Steve. A generous parishioner has volunteered to “match” up to $5,000 of what is collected by the Parish. In addition, he has challenged other parishioners to join in the matching gift portion of the program. If you are interested in matching, please call George in the office at 973-838-6838 ext. 102. Your prayerful consideration of both opportunities is greatly appreciated. God Bless!