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Today is The Solemnity of the Epiphany, a celebration and manifestation of God’s Divine plan for our Salvation. God’s free gift of Grace is given to you for the participation and partaking in the promise of Christ Jesus, through His Gospel. LET “GROWING IN CHRIST” BE YOUR GREATEST RESOLUTION…… IT IS THE LIFESTYLE CHANGE THAT REALLY MATTERS THE MOST!! HAPPY AND HOLY NEW YEAR!

Do you have the desire to grow closer to our Lord? Why not join the OLM Carmelites and let Our Lady of Mount Carmel lead you to a deeper relationship with her Son, Jesus. Opened to all practicing Catholics, both men and women. Do something new in 2022 ! Call Carol Mangani for more information 973-283-2218

Have a Blessed and Healthy New Year filled with new hope and may 2022 be a peaceful and prayerful year. GENTLE REMINDER New Year’s Day Mass will be at 11:30 in the Church. God Bless, Fr. Steve & Staff

147 gift cards were sent to Catholic Family & Community Services in Paterson, exceeding our goal of 125. Message received from the Center: “Thank you so much for all that you, your team and the parishioners do to support our clients and children. On behalf of the CFCS family…THANK YOU!”

On behalf the entire staff, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and blessed New Year. As you celebrate the miracle of this special season, may your heart be filled with love, joy and peace. Fr. Steve.

Consider making your weekly contributions to OLM charitable donations through a QCD - Qualified Charitable Distribution. Contributions can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year. A QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income, which is unlike regular withdrawals from an IRA. Call George for more information.

Today, we light the pink candle on the advent wreath and we will bless new parents who are expecting a child and present them with the symbolic pink roses.

Please join the Cornerstone Ministry on December 14th at 7 pm for a Parish Christmas Rosary with music accompaniment.

Available from the Knights of Columbus after ALL Masses. Display the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Donation is $5.00

The American Legion of Butler will place wreaths on Veterans Graves in our cemetery approx. 12:30 pm. Contact Ray Bossard for more information [email protected]

A Grief Support Group will meet on Wednesdays Dec. 15 to Jan. 12, 7-9 pm in the parish house. The group is open to men and women struggling with the loss of a loved one. For more information please call 973-713-9793 or email Cathy O’Dougherty [email protected].

Many thanks to all who generously contributed to benefit the Kinnelon Food Pantry and Fr. English Center in Paterson.

Please join us for Mass on December 8th at 7 PM in the church.

Beginning December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, OLM will be offering a lucky parishioner the chance to own a beautiful outdoor statue of our Blessed Mother. Raffle chances will be available in the church and chapel. Donations are welcome but not necessary. The statue will be displayed in the church and the chapel. The drawing will take place after Mass for the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on January 1st.

To Come Celebrate the Advent and Christmas Season! Wednesday, December 8th – Ryan Room Feast of the Immaculate Conception Reception Following the 7 pm evening Mass Light refreshments, coffee and dessert will be provided by The OLM Ladies Guild.

A SPECIAL Christmas fund has been established to assist parishioners who do not have the discretionary income to purchase gifts for their children at Christmas. Last year, twenty two parishioners donated $10,605 which enabled us to help sixteen families and organizations have a Merry Christmas. Since inception in 2017 this fund has raised and contributed over $25,000 to those in need. If you would like to contribute please make checks payable to OLM and note “Christmas Fund”. Either mail/drop them at the Parish office. This effort is in addition to the Ladies Guild & Caring Ministry Giving Trees. A generous parishioner has volunteered to “match” up to $3,000 of what is collected by the parish. In addition, he has challenged other parishioners to join in the matching gift portion of the program. If you are interested in matching, please call George in the office at 973-838-6838. God Bless!

The Knights of Columbus extend a thank you to all who participated in the OLM Blood Drive. Your support is greatly appreciated!