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“If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Dr. Ken McNiel at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan Web site: www.patersondiocese.org.”

NEWS ABOUT THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is getting a face lift. (Or more like a ‘name lift’!) The name of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal has been changed and will now be known as the Diocesan Ministries Appeal. So if you get a letter from Bishop Sweeney in the next week or so asking you to support the Diocesan Ministries Appeal – please know that this is the new name of the Annual Appeal. While the name has changed, the work of the Diocesan Ministries Appeal will continue to focus on the important ministries that it always has and will continue to serve thousands of people throughout our Diocese. Thank you for your support!

Carlos Roldan, head of the Fr. English Food Pantry was recently thanked by Gov. Murphy for the number of the poor in the Paterson served by the Food Pantry. OLM donators should consider themselves thanked, since the some of the food came from their donations. The need still persists. Breakfast foods, cereal, pancake mix, syrup and rice supplies are running low. Donations of food can be left in the Church entrance or the Parish House. Financial donations are needed to purchase food to distribute to clients who come to the pantry or for senior housing who rely on home delivery of food.

When: September 23rd to November 1st, 7AM to 7PM Duration: Volunteers usually pray an hour (or more) a week. Where: 196 Speedwell Ave, Morristown NJ In front of Planned Parenthood building Sign up by emailing [email protected] or going to the 40 Days for Life website https://40daysforlife.com. For questions, call Frances Spilman at 973-627-1654. Please sign up so that we know that each hour is covered for a particular day. Spontaneous visitors and stay-at-home prayers are also welcome. You may save a life – please come and join us for 40 Days for Life. Every Child is a Gift from God!

Please click the title above for videos of our recent Confirmation ceremonies.

Women of OLM, it’s time for some faith renewal, some inspiration and some comfort. Please join us for a mini-retreat “I Am with You Always” hosted by the Cornerstone team September 20th, 1-4pm. Activities will be both in the church and outside with social distancing protocols in place. For more information and to sign up, please click on this link http://evite.me/Dp2MWhzc3n or call Debbie Goulian at 973-809-0274.

After much consideration, it has been decided to cancel this year’s Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing due to the continuing uncertainties around the Covid-19 pandemic. The most important thing is for everyone to be safe. Please mark your calendars for Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing to be held on June 7, 2021, we will see you then!

Were you married in 1995? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary at a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeny will serve as main celebrant on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at 3:30pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 1st, 2020. God Bless and Congratulations on this joyous occasion! PLEASE CLICK THIS NEWS ITEM HEADER FOR SIGN UP FORM TO BE RETURNED TO THE OLM OFFICE

Your voice is needed. Now is a critical time to reach out to those in your community who are ill or disabled, confined to home, and no longer able to receive visitors –Join the VNA Time to Care and make phone calls to those who are in need. Details: · Phone calls only at this time (no emails or texts) · Volunteering with VNANNJ should qualify for community service hours · A brief training will be provided and a script is available · Both student and adult volunteers are accepted! For info, call Billie Goon, 973-451-4119 or [email protected]

Morris County Chapter for Right to Life will be hosting an hour of prayer commemorating the children lost through abortion. In conjunction with a National event organized by the "Pro-Life Action League", we will meet at Saint Christopher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road, Parsippany, on September 12, 2020 at 1:30pm. Please join us for a solemn occasion of prayer. For more info please visit [email protected].