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The Masses for the Holy Day of Obligation of All Saints will be held at 8:15 AM in the Chapel and at 7:00 PM in the Church.

There is an urgent need for non perishable food in the Fr. English Food Pantry. There are six aisles for food at the pantry. Three are totally empty. Food dropped off in the Church vestibule will be taken to the pantry as needed and not limited to 4GetMeNot weekend.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – November 4th, 2022 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – November 5th, 2022 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.

UPDATE: ANOTHER FAMILY HAS ADDED $1,000 TO THE MATCH…..TOTAL MATCH IS NOW $4,000. 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, 17 parishioners donated $9,000 which enabled us to help fourteen families and organizations. Since inception in 2017, this fund has raised and contributed over $34,000 to those in need. If you would like to contribute this year please make checks payable to OLM and note “Christmas Fund”. Either mail/drop them at the Parish office or give them to Fr. Steve. This effort is in addition to the Ladies Guild Giving Tree. 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. Last year we had another parishioner take up the Matching Challenge. If you are interested in matching, please call George in the office at 973-838-6838 ext. 102. Your prayerful consideration is greatly appreciated. God Bless!

Don Bosco Prep will be hosting a second fall Open House on Sunday, October 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm. Learn more and register today at donboscoprep.org, and come and explore life as an Ironman!

Pathways counseling center will be holding a virtual presentation for parents on Tuesday, October 25th at 7 PM – Raising Resilient Teens in Challenging Times. The presentation focusses on Building strength and resilience in our children and teens. Several topics will be discussed including empowering parents and guardians through education and awareness and understanding warning signs and risk factors. Please register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register /tZckdOqupjoqG9ym7Gt0tc4aCJ1eOBMlOQmN

The Vivere Christus Est Medal, a name taken from the Latin phrase, “To live is Christ,” which is found in St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (1:21) will be presented to Jeanne Richards at a special ceremony at St. Johns Cathedral this Sunday. This special award acknowledges on a diocesan level the value and importance of the laity. It is a token to express the gratitude and appreciation for their unselfishly giving of themselves for the building of God’s Kingdom. When asked, Jeanne said, “In my small way I have tried to be of service to our Lord in the following ways: The first and most loving way has been in caring for the purificators. As a lector in the Chapel, as a Eucharistic minister both in the chapel, and for the home bound as well as to those in hospital care at Chilton. Sharing on the RCIA team as presenter and participating in the faith sharing groups. My service at OLM parish has been both a journey of faith and has been a give and take experience.” Congratulations Jeanne, may our Lord God Bless you for all you have done for OLM Parish.

The Ladies Guild is searching for photos of the Advent wreath, Nativity and the Christmas altar in both Church and Chapel. If you have photos from past years and would like to share them with the Ladies Guild for their Winter Notecards, contact Diane at jdlatt1@msn.com.

O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this most critical time, we entrust the Untied States of America to your loving care. Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your protection. Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life. Grant our country the wisdom to proclaim that God’s law is the foundation on which the nation was founded, and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a Culture of Life.

Several Sources, a prolife organization for mothers who seek to give God’s blessed gift of life to their children, is seeking donations and will be visiting our church the weekend of October 15-16, 2022. Come and meet the new CEO, Joan M. Silo. Through God’s Grace, Several Sources (501c3 non-profit) saves babies’ lives and shelters young mothers, while providing education and ongoing compassionate support services, including their Pregnancy Sonogram Center. Your financial gift will help save the life of a child and help continue their ministry! To donate online visit our website at www.severalsources.org/get-involved/donate or feel free to bring your donations to Mass on October 15/16.

Remember a loved one or friend by reserving a Mass in their memory. Memorializing with a Sanctuary Candle or Flowers is also available. Please call the parish house 973-838-6838 ext. 103 or email reled@olmchurch.org.

Thursday, October 20th 9-11am – Lower School Saturday, October 22nd 9-11am – Upper School A Catholic Independent School Grades PK-12 welcomes families to visit one of our Open Houses for more information. Must Pre-Register: www.oakknoll.org or call the Admissions office at 908-522-8109.

Raffle tickets to support New Jersey Right to Life will be on sale October 23rd at the 9 & 11 AM Masses. Tickets are $10 each. New Jersey Right to Life is the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization dedicated to protecting all human life from conception to natural death.