News - August 2015 RSS Feed

There are many ministries in the parish looking for volunteers. If you can’t find one or you have an idea for a new one, please talk to Fr. Lukasz or Msgr. Thank you.

Fr. Henry is home from his vacation in California. We are glad to have him back.

The next project is repairs to the roof of the school. You will see roofers making much necessary repairs since the winter ice did quite a bit of damage to the old roof.

Msgr. Carroll will be running the show alone until Fr. Lukasz returns from Poland on Sept. 23. Don’t worry; he is up to the task.

Fr. Cassian Wices, OFM from St. Anthony Friary died last week. He frequently helped with Penance Services at OLM. May he rest in peace.

If you have not yet registered your child/ren for Religious Education in the fall you need to do so IMMEDIATELY! Go to the website, olmchurch.org to find the forms and send them in with your tuition and late fee as soon as possible. Questions – call or email the rel. ed. office 973.838.0567 or reled@olmchurch.org. Thanks, Mary Ramsden, DRE.

I am grateful to Msgr. Carroll and the Staff of OLM for their leadership and friendship and to the entire parish community for their prayerful support of my vocation. Please continue to pray for me as I begin my fourth and final year of theological studies. I look forward to seeing you again especially at the holidays. My address is Omar Hernandez, Holy Apostles Seminary, 22 Prospect Hill Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416.

Fr. Lukasz Iwanczyk was waiting for an important document to arrive which would allow him to travel outside of the country. Finally, it arrived last week so on Wed., Aug. 26, he will leave for Poland to offer his first Mass in his home parish and celebrate with family and friends. He will return on Sept. 23. Please keep him in your prayers.

Our Religious Education Program is in need of a catechist/teacher on Monday afternoons from 4:30-5:45, for grade 3. Classes run from Sept. to March each week. Please find it in your heart to share your faith with our adorable little ones. You will be supported and trained by our director. Come and join our group as a catechist. Contact info: 973-838-0567 or reled@olmchurch.org

If you have had difficulty calling or emailing the parish house it is because we are experiencing intermittent problems with our internet and phone system. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to rectify it soon.

Those who volunteered to cook and whose last names begin with I through Z (and anyone else who can cook), please pick up your pan with the recipe and instructions today after Mass. Check your name off or add your name to the list provided to indicate you took the pan and will be cooking for our Saturday, August 29th commitment.

Watch the bulletin for information!! Tickets for this year’s raffle will be going on sale in September!

WAY TO GO! CONGRATULATIONS to the Kinnelon Colts Recreation 16 U Softball Team who recently won the 2015 Babe Ruth World Series championship in Jensen Beach Florida.

The next collection of non-perishable food will be Sunday August 23rd in the church. All the food you donate is extremely appreciated by the people who depend on the Catholic Charities Fr. English Food Pantry. Thank you so much for your continued support.

We are in need of catechists for our Confirmation Program that starts this fall. The teens meet one Sunday per month between October and May. We will provide you with all the necessary information. All you need is a love of God, a willingness to share that love, a good sense of humor, and a gentle spirit and temperament to teach, guide and listen to our teens as they learn and grow in their faith and move forward toward full adult-hood in our church. If the Holy Spirit is tugging at your heart to get involved, please pray and think about this opportunity. You will be surprised that as a catechist, you will discover that prayer, liturgy and your own relationship with God will become more vibrant and meaningful! Please contact Grace Davin at 973-283-1212 if you are interested.

AA meets in several locations in Kinnelon throughout the week including 3 meetings at OLM on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1pm to 2pm in the Ryan room of the Church.

Al Alvino, an usher at the 11am Mass, is turning 90 years young. He and his wife Charlotte would like to invite all parishioners to share in refreshments after the 11am Mass, next Sunday, August 23rd.

Dottie and Jerry Appert, former parishioners, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, August 21, 2015.

This annual event is scheduled for the Sunday after Labor Day, Sept. 13th. It begins with the 11am Mass under the tents on the rectory side of Miller Road. Pease park either in the Church or Chapel parking lot and walk to the picnic area. The elderly and disabled may be dropped off right at the site. Please sign up to give us a rough number of how many will be attending. Your ticket is a dessert which may be dropped off at the rectory garages before the 11am Mass. See you there.

Msgr. Carroll will be away from Wednesday, August 19th to Monday, August 23rd. He will be in touch with the rectory office. Stay well!