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1) AT MASSES THIS WEEKEND Several Sources Prolife shelters help mothers who seek to give life to their children, rather than sacrifice them through abortion. A representative will speak at Masses thist weekend, Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, asking for your assistance to save the life of a child. 2) OUR SHELTER DESPERATELY NEEDS NEW VANS Several Sources Shelters (Kathy DiFiore) needs to replace some of her vans which are old and falling apart. Please contact Leonard at 201-818-9033 and let him know if you have a van you might be able to donate. Thank you.

The devastation by recent hurricanes is staggering. Bishop Serratelli has asked us to take up a 2nd collection on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, to help the hundreds of thousands suffering from the effects of the hurricanes.

Save the dates - Nov 5 to Nov 7

We are looking for volunteers to help at the 9am Masses. You would only serve when it works for your schedule. Adults and confirmed HS students welcome. Confirmation students needing service hours can assist as helpers. NO PLANNING - WE PROVIDE ALL MATERIALS! Email Katy Schrope at olmchildrensliturgy@olmchurch.org or visit our website for info. olmchildrensliturgy.wikispaces.com

Do you have old used or unused religious Christmas cards that you don’t need? If so, please donate them to the Ladies Guild so we can make tags for our 2017 Giving Tree. Please leave them in the Narthex in the box labeled Christmas Cards. For questions contact Maureen Galligan at meg4808@optonline.net. Thank you!

Children in grades 4 to 8 are encouraged to join the Junior Choir which rehearses every Tuesday from 4:30 – 5:30pm and sings at every 9:00am Mass. Please talk to Michael Pierce or send him an email: iloveapiano@aol.com

A warm welcome to our new Hospitality Coordinator, Karen Bourneuf and a big thank you to Carla Gear, who ran this ministry for many years. We need volunteers to supply snacks for after the 9am Mass each Sunday. There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex with available dates. For info or questions, please contact Karen Bourneuf at (201)988-4687.

The services provided by our Catholic Charities agencies are too long to list in our bulletin – but here are just a few: emergency housing for people in extreme poverty, out-patient and residential substance abuse treatment, group homes for disabled adults, outreach to veterans who are homeless, family counseling, etc. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps bring this important work to life. In fact, Catholic Charities receives the largest percentage of Appeal funding. Your help is needed to continue providing this urgent care. Please be as generous as you are able to the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2017appeal.org. Thank you!

The devastation by recent hurricanes is staggering. Bishop Serratelli has asked us to take up a 2nd collection on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, to help the hundreds of thousands suffering from the effects of the hurricanes.

We are so happy to have you back here with us at OLM. We pray that you will continue to have an abundance of spiritual growth in your ministry as our Deacon.

Congratulations to Linda and Tom Black as they celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary and to Ann Garcia and Joe Santiso on their marriage.

Holy gifts will be on sale next weekend, Sept. 23/24 after all Masses. Handcrafted by local artists and families from the Holy Land, proceeds for these sales benefit many since the money earned makes up to 65% of the income of these Christians in Bethlehem. Please stop by the tables in the narthex.

Thank you for all the school supplies donated to the Hope Through Care Shelter in Clifton. (A women’s shelter) May God keep blessing you as you share His blessings with so many. Lilianna Giedrys, Director

Join us for a pilgrimage to Washington, DC on October 21st to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This spiritual journey includes: Mass-Bishop Serratelli, Confessions, Catechetical Presentations, Rosary, Devotional Time, Divine Mercy, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and more. One-day and overnight options are available. For more info please contact John Ramsden at 973-519-3992, jmram595@optonline.net or Joe Coralluzzo at 201-274-6688, Jpaxetbonum@aol.com

The Paporello family, along with other members from all the parishes in the Diocese of Paterson will be honored for their service by Bishop Serratelli at Mass on Sunday afternoon. As parish secretary, Lauri not only runs the parish but also is director of the parish cemetery. She has helped coordinate and run numerous parish functions throughout the years. Her husband Glen was part of the original OLM fathers club he now serves on the golf committee and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, daughter Julie is a Lector, teaches 4th Grade Religious Ed and also fills in as part-time secretary on Saturday; son Dan is an altar server.

The devastation in the Texas/Louisiana region by Hurricane Harvey is staggering. It will take months and even years for people to recover from the storm. As always, our people want to help where their donations will do the most good. Bishop Serratelli has asked us to take up a 2nd collection on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, to help the hundreds of thousands suffering from the effects of the hurricane

A 3-hour training session on Oct. 4, 7PM, at OLM. If you work with children at our church in any capacity you must take this training class and fill out other paperwork. Register online at http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=16475&theme=0

OCTOBER 14 - Sponsored By the Knights of Columbus Enjoy a night of Authentic German food and beer, om-pa-pa and entertainment with the multi-talented comedian and actor, Rob Magnotti.  Rob appeared on the CBS Late Show with David Letterman, in a scene with Kevin James in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” and on “All My Children”. He is known for his ‘rock the house’ performances when he completely transforms his voice, face and body into famous celebrities.  Admission is $35, all inclusive.  For tickets or information call Dave Puccia, 973-694-1955.

Every 2nd Saturday of the month at 12 noon there is a Recovery Mass followed by Intercessory Prayers at The Shrine of St. Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling, N.J. Shrinerecovery@gmail.com (973-370-3784).

Every 2nd Saturday of the month at 12 noon there is a Recovery Mass followed by Intercessory Prayers at The Shrine of St. Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling, N.J. Shrinerecovery@gmail.com (973-370-3784).