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This weekend Msgr. Carroll will give the homily at all Masses promoting the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.

This weekend, Oct. 6th & 7th after Masses, all ministries will be represented in the narthex. Please take some time to browse the ministry tables in the back of the church. Also, take home a booklet to read more about the numerous ways to get involved!

This Weekend-- Come and see the beautiful religious art for sale. Thank you for your support and prayers to bring peace & justice in the Holy Land.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – October 5, 2018 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – October 6, 2018 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested.

On Sunday Oct. 14, 2018, the Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast after all the Masses in the School to benefit Mike Dillon, a parishioner, who is suffering from dementia. Families who attend are asked to make a free will offering for the breakfast.

Wednesday, October 3RD departing from the Chapel at 6:30 am. Communion will be distributed before leaving. Enjoy the show!

Dear Msgr. Carroll and OLM Parishioners, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of God’s people of Kigoma Diocese in Tanzania, for your generosity when Rev. Kilian C. Tereba visited on Aug. 26. We appreciate and thank you for your missionary spirit and zeal to fully participate in proclaiming the Gospel from OLM to the ends of the world in Tanzania. THANK YOU and may God himself reward you all for your kindness. In Christo, Rev. Severine Yagaza

The Fr. English Food Panty continues to serve needy families in the Paterson area. Needed: peanut butter, rice, pasta, tomato sauce and oil. Donations can be left in the church vestibule. Thank you!

Join us THIS SUNDAY, September 23rd at our 11am Mass for the MEN and WOMEN FROM STRAIGHT AND NARROW, when they join us to celebrate a Gospel Choir Service. Straight and Narrow is a human service agency of the Diocese of Paterson Catholic Charities. Thanks to the treatment and facilities offered by Straight & Narrow, these men and women, whose lives were once broken by addiction, are now on their way to living wholesome and productive lives as enthusiastic contributors to society. You’ll hear that optimism, determination and gratitude in the way they praise the Lord. It is an unforgettable experience!

Did you know that OLM parishioners have been faithfully honoring the Immaculate Heart of Mary every 1st Saturday for the past 10 years? In 1925, the Blessed Mother requested, at Fatima, that Sister Lucia spread the First Saturday Devotion to Her Immaculate Heart for Peace in the World. Please save the date of Oct. 6, which is 1st Saturday, and join us for the 8:15 a.m. Mass in the Church, (note location change) the Rosary, with coffee and cake to follow. Join us and receive a special gift in honor of OLM’s 10th Rosary Anniversary Celebration!

As we announced last weekend, Sr. Mary Rinaldi of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Help of Christians is here to ask for our assistance to rebuild St. Joseph’s Chapel which was destroyed by fire on May 18, 2018. The second collection will be for that purpose. Please see the flyer on the last page of the bulletin.

Here I Am, Lord! The 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is officially kicking-off this weekend with the theme Here I Am, Lord! Please support this important annual cause that helps so many people throughout our Diocese. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports the work of our Catholic Charities; seminarian education; priests’ extraordinary healthcare needs as well as Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ retirement residence and our urban elementary schools. These are all critically important ministries that touch many lives, and so you are invited to make a pledge today. Thank you in advance for your generous support!

SEPT. 29TH & 30TH -- Many Holy Land Catholics who carve these items rely upon the income generated from this art. Come and see the beautiful art for sale. Thank you for your financial support and prayers to bring peace & justice in the Holy Land.

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: music@olmchurch.com

If you are currently an usher, or would like to join our Ministry, please forward your name, email and text info, and the best Mass for you. If interested in joining, I’ll contact you to review the details of our Ministry and answer any questions. Thank you, Bob Morrisroe, Bobmorrisroe@optonline.net or 201-803-7768