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The House of Hope is now open and waiting for clothing donations. If you have any shirts, jeans, jackets etc. you can no longer use please consider donating these to our neighbors in Paterson. We will be taking our next truck load of clothes to Paterson on Tuesday, Sept 3rd. Thank you for your generosity!!

Dear Parish Family: My special thanks to all of you who contributed to my 3rd Annual “Pay It Forward” Concert to support the work of the Franciscan Sisters’ Dwelling Place. I have always appreciated the consistent support OLM Parishioners have given to my charity efforts over the years. OLM truly lives in light of the Gospel message about the responsibility we have to care for one another. Everyone had a wonderful time; and because of the contributed services of the artists and the extraordinarily big-heartedness of Tommy Manzo and the Brownstone, we are able to send the sisters $12,500!! Thank you and God Bless you. Fr. Ed PS The Lord has told us “seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” So, I am seeking and knocking: if any of you or your businesses happen to be in a luxurious financial position, would someone consider matching our donation, like they do on PBS? It would be an enormous blessing for the Sisters. Please call me, if you are interested.

The Caring Ministry is looking for a parishioner/family to oversee this ministry. What a wonderful opportunity to help others - within our local parish and nearby Catholic communities. The Caring Ministry conducts two food drives each year and works closely with the CCD/Confirmation classes and Father English Catholic Charities. Baskets are also made during Thanksgiving and Easter for neighboring families. Gifts and donations are also collected and delivered during Christmas time and we work closely with the Borough of Kinnelon. There are other opportunities to help the needy throughout the year. This ministry is perfect an individual or a family. There is continued support from the parish members which makes it so rewarding. If you and/or your family would like more info about this rewarding ministry please contact melissagiacoio@gmail.com or call 201-486-3236. Thank you to Melissa Giacoio and family for your tremendous contribution to helping the needy in and around our parish. Your dedication in leading this ministry has truly made a difference in many people’s lives. May God continue to bless you and your family!

It is a gift to be a Eucharistic Minister, to share the Body and Blood of Christ with another. Take a moment to pray on this. Please consider joining this rewarding ministry. Call Marianne 201-403-4216 or Lori 201-874-7403.

About 70 seniors from St. Joe’s Home in Totowa, Butler, Kinnelon, Bloomingdale and the N.J. Firemen’s Home celebrated Christmas in August with food, fun, and of course BINGO. Thanks to all parishioners for donating 450 gifts for prizes and to all who made it possible especially Marilyn Koziol and the Ladies Guild, Bob Smith who was Santa, all the volunteers, Confirmation candidates, Art & Michele Anastasia for donating the ice cream, and Michael Pierce and Msgr. Carroll who sang Christmas carols. Thanks to Fr. Steve for welcoming everyone including his mom, aunt and sister. And thanks to Lou at Brick 46 Restaurant in Rockaway for a delicious Christmas turkey dinner

Students in Grades 4-8. Rehearsal will begin on Tues., Sept. 3rd from 4:30-5:30pm in the church. Jr. Choir will sing with the Sr. Choir at the 11:00am parish picnic Mass Sunday, Sept. 8th then beginning regularly the following Sun., Sept. 15th, at the 9:00am Mass, plus a number of other occasions throughout the year. Questions call Mr. Pierce 973-830-9806.

2nd Collection Aug. 24th & 25th As part of the Diocesan Mission Coop. Plan, a Salesian Sister of St. John Bosco will speak at OLM on Aug. 24th & 25th, on behalf of their foreign mission ministries. They will be asking for your help in support of their works throughout the world. The Salesian Sisters are a worldwide community counting 12,545 sisters spreading the Gospel on every continent. Approx. 3,000 sisters work in mission areas affected by great poverty, disease, political unrest, violence, war and other difficult conditions such as areas of natural disaster and refugee camps. They are in 17 African countries, the poorest because of war and violence for example South Sudan. They are also in the Middle East, particularly in zones where war is destroying people and environment. In Syria they have a hospital too small for present needs but they are dedicating themselves day and night to children, young people, families who have lost their homes, the dying and the wounded. The Sisters are grateful for the opportunity of sharing their mission work in our parish and of benefiting from your generosity.

Enjoy Italian food by Positano’s, wine/beer, “PG” entertainment by professional comedians, featuring Bobby Collins as seen on the Tonight Show and Letterman. Our Octoberfest beer is crafted by Ramstein Brewery, doors open 6:30pm; show at 8:30pm, OLM Auditorium, Tix $45 includes food, show, beer and wine. Call to reserve your seat - Dave Puccia 973-694-1955. Adults 21+ will be admitted.

Where: OLM Church Ryan Rm., 2 Miller Rd., Kinnelon, NJ When: Wed., Oct. 2, 2019, 7pm Session: Approx. 3 hours Who: Anyone who will be working with children needs to attend this training session, either here at OLM or at another parish.

I would like to thank all of you at OLM for your support to me and to my family during the illness and then death of my husband, Deacon Joe Richardson. A special thanks to Fr. Steve who came very early in the morning to administer the sacraments to Joe; to Fr. Henry who honored Joe at the funeral Mass; and to Michael Pierce and the choir for the beautiful music. Sincerely, Irene Richardson

Thank you to the following volunteers who helped serve at Eva’s Kitchen on Saturday, August 3rd. Kenneth Mertz, Mary Smith, Jim and Sue Urban, Joe Wickham, Ann and Joe Santiso, Bob Fortino, and Linda Schirripa.In addition we would like to thank the volunteers who cooked and returned 60 trays of food, which helped feed over 100 people. Thank you, Kathy and Joe Gravino.

Every 4TH weekend nonperishable food items are donated to the Father English Food Pantry which helps feed about 5000 families each month. Donations can be left in the bins at the school entrance to the church. Thank you for your generosity.

Thursday, August 15th is a holy day that celebrates the Virgin Mary’s ascension into Heaven, “body and soul”, after “having completed the course of her earthly life.” The Mass schedule is as follows: 8:15 am in the chapel and 7:30 pm in the church. (No vigil Mass on the 14th)

Beginning with 11 am Mass under the tents with food, fun and fellowship! More information to follow.

Do you have a desire to grow closer to the Lord? Is Our Lady calling you to become a Lay Carmelite? Join us on Sat. Sept. 28th at 9am in the Ryan Room and meet the Associate to the Provincial Delegate, Sister Libby Dahlstrom, O. Carm, from the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary in Darwin, Illinois. Sr. Libby visits the OLM Carmelites every three years. This is a special opportunity to come and see the goodness of Our Lord and learn more about Our Lady’s Order of the Lay Carmelites. For more information call Carol Mangani 973-283-2218.