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The Fr. Steve, Fr. Babu and the entire staff of OLM extends to our parishioners their best wishes for a Holy and Happy Easter.

The OLM RISE Group is in need of 2 male volunteers to join our week-long summer trip to Upstate, NY to help repair homes. Volunteers must be 21 years or older, and COVID vaccinated. Some home repair knowledge is recommended. If interested contact Patrice Leavenworth (908) 304-5137.

The Chili Makers Ministry has moved indoors due to COVID. Volunteers buy approx. 4 lbs. of meat and the parish supplies beans, tomatoes, spices and pans for 4 trays of chili. You just need to cook at home and we will arrange freezing if needed, pick up/drop off - you can do it anytime; no long term commitment. If interested contact Marilyn Koziol at 973-492-8135 or marjon2@optonline.net.

The House of Hope will reopen April 1, 2021. Please remember to follow all guidelines for your donations including only clean clothing with no stains or tears . Do not leave any items outside of the building. Guidelines are posted outside.

RISE would like to thank you for supporting the annual Irish Soda Bread Sale! We look forward to a successful trip to Upstate NY for repair homes for families in need this coming July. Your prayers for the people we serve are appreciated.

Hello all Chili Makers and OLM Parishioners! The Sharkeys recently delivered 41 trays of chili recently to the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson. While there Carlos Roldan, the director of the Food Pantry relayed a story that everyone at OLM should hear. Prior to the pandemic, he was giving a tray of chili to a woman he recognized as having picked up one the week before. So he said he guessed she liked it. She explained that she was homeless and that she and several other homeless people were able to heat it up and share it. She said that of all the food donations they receive this meant the most because someone cared enough to go through the trouble to make it. She said it made them feel special, like someone really did care about them. Carlos said he thinks of that every time OLM brings a chili delivery and how much it means to so many people. He extends his thanks on behalf of all of their patrons to you. In addition, Carlos showed the team the new shelves they were stocking which were donated and installed by the OLM Knights of Columbus. They were thrilled with the new shelves which were set up in the area where they sort and package items to be delivered to local seniors. They said the way they can now organize the supplies will make their process much easier. So THANK YOU to all of our dedicated chili makers, the OLM Knights of Columbus and all from OLM who support the Fr. English Food Pantry. If there is anyone who has not yet participated in chili making but would like to participate, please contact Marylin Koziol at marjon2@optonline.net or (973) 492-8125. Please call Ray Duplain at (201) 741-4073 if you are interested in joining the Knights. Thanks so much to all of you. You are making a difference!!

Parishioners who would like to protest with prayer at Planned Parenthood in Morristown, NJ please contact Joe Coralluzzo at 201-274-6688. This is a peaceful way of advocating for those who can’t speak for themselves. Please bring your Rosaries.

Memorialize loved ones this Lenten season with a special offering utilizing your Easter Flower envelope.

Please donate non-perishable, un-expired food items to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. March 20TH 10am-5pm. Donations can be dropped off in the Msgr. Ryan Room.

The teens of Rise will be selling a limited number of Irish Soda Bread Kits outdoors after Masses one weekend only Sunday, March 14th. Bread kits are being sold for $8 each or 2 for $15. If you'd like to pre-order to guarantee your order, please text Patrice Leavenworth at 908-304-5137 no later than 3/12. Thank you.