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On December 11, over 160 gifts were picked up at OLM by the Fr. English Center truck. Thank you to all our parishioners who took tags, shopped and made Christmas happier for so many children and seniors. Another 140+ gifts were also donated by our parishioners to the Martin dePorres Center. We have the most generous parishioners ever! Merry Christmas & God Bless!

On behalf of Fr. Lukasz, Deacon Yohan and the entire staff, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. As you celebrate the miracle of this special season, may your heart be filled with love, joy and peace. Msgr. Carroll

Thanksgiving weekend, Michael Pierce, our Music Director, told me about Karen Pinoci’s illness and because of it the union musicians would not be playing in the Christmas Concert. Michael was not about to concede and he asked for a little time to think about it. The committee made an unanimous decision to go full speed ahead with the concert, minus the symphony orchestra. It was a smashing success! Ralph and Betsy Ferrara sold more tickets than ever before! The Brass ensemble, the Jordan Piper Jazz Trio, the soloists and the Junior and Senior Choirs performed amazingly. It was as miraculous as the Miracle on 34th Street. As they say on Broadway, the show must go on and so it did, thanks to Michael Pierce and the committee!

The Solemnity of Mary This year New Year’s Day falls on a Monday. Our Masses will be at 7:30am in the Chapel and 11am in the Church. Attending Mass is the best way to begin the New Year.

Please note the office hours for Christmas & New Year’s. Dec. 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th the office is closed. Jan. 1st the office is closed. If you need a priest please call the main office and press “0” or call our cell phones – Msgr. 973-713-3746 or Fr. Lukasz, 973-830-9825.

If your contact info has changed don’t forget to update us by emailing us at secy@olmchurch.org. If you think we don’t have your information, send it anyway.

If you could help out ushering for the Christmas Masses, there are sign up sheets in the narthex or you can contact Bob Morrisroe. As always, your help is greatly appreciated. Email Bob at bobmorrisroe@optonline.net.

Reconciliation is available Monday evening Dec. 18th from 7:30–8:30pm. Re-connect with Christ and His Church. Ask the priest to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God!

Thank you for your generosity for the retired religious. Last week we collected $8,662. God Bless you!

Despite the loss of the Food Pantry facility to fire, staff and volunteers are working hard to provide food for the poor at this holiday time. Please keep them in mind and leave donations of non-perishable food next weekend in the vestibule of the Church.

“I am grateful to those who contributed to date $2,725 to the Special Christmas Fund. God Bless You!”

We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And that includes Christmas. Join our parish for Best Advent Ever, a free email program that will help you prepare for Christmas in a unique way. Each day you’ll receive an email with short inspirational videos from Matthew Kelly and Dr. Allen Hunt, practical tips for your everyday life and real-life stories of hope. TO SIGN UP, VISIT BestAdventEver.com/BeautifulHope

As Christmas approaches please remember to park cars properly. It is against the law to park in a handicapped space without a permit. Cars should not be parked along the curbs with yellow paint indicating fire or emergency vehicles only.

If you could help out ushering for the Christmas Masses, there will be sign up sheets in the narthex or you can contact Bob Morrisroe. As always, your help is greatly appreciated. Email Bob at bobmorrisroe@optonline.net.

Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church. The schedule is listed below. If you have some time we would greatly appreciate it. This is a great way for confirmation students to earn service hours. Wednesday, 12/13 – 7:00pm – decorating church Tuesday, 12/19 – morning - crèche and narthex trees Friday, 12/22 – 8:00am - poinsettia delivery & decorating

We are constantly improving the sound system in the Church. Please let one of the Priests know how it is working for you.

Thank you for taking the gift tags! REMINDER - UNWRAPPED gifts, INCLUDING TAG, are due back DEC. 10TH.

Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church. Below are the days and times we can use some help, so if you have some time we would greatly appreciate it. Also, this is a great way for confirmation students to earn service hours. Wednesday, 12/13 – 7:00pm – decorating church Tuesday, 12/19 – morning - crèche and narthex trees Friday, 12/22 – 8:00am - poinsettia delivery & decorating

Friday, Dec. 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Masses are at 8:15am in the Chapel and 7:30pm in Church. There will be no Vigil Mass. COME AFTER MASS – OLM CHRISTMAS PARTY! Please join us in the Ryan Rm. immediately following the Friday, Dec. 8th, 7:30pm Mass, for a Christmas Wine and Cheese Party sponsored by the Ladies Guild. All are welcome to attend!

This Advent season, Reconciliation is available every Monday evening until December 18th from 7:30 – 8:30pm and Saturdays, 4 – 4:45 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Don’t be afraid! Ask the priest to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God!