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Lenten Reminder: Before Holy Week, go to confession. Confessions will be heard Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30PM and on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45PM.

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the OLM School Class of 1973. Rev. Bill Mugnolo, a graduate is looking to see if there is interest from his classmates of doing a reunion. Rev. Bill currently resides in Ohio and would love to hear from his classmates if they are interested. Please reach out to him at 585-472-0266 or pastor.mugnolo@yahoo.com. Please share with anyone that might be interested.

The fourth Sunday of Lent is known as Laetare Sunday which means “Rejoice” in anticipation of Easter. Parents that are expecting a child, either biologically or through adoption, will receive a special blessing and be given a rose at each Mass.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – April 1, 2022 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – April 2, 2022 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.

Join us at Planned Parenthood facility in Morristown for an hour of peaceful prayer. For info call Joe Coralluzzo 201-274-6688 or email jpax1150@gmail.com. This is in coordination with the 40 Days for life. You are the light in the darkness at this clinic. Your peaceful presence can save a life. God Bless You!

We want to thank all of those who contributed to the 2021 Diocesan Ministries Appeal for the Paterson Diocese. We have exceeded our Parish goal and received a sharing rebate of almost $23,000. These funds will go towards building and grounds projects. Thank you for your continued support.

Morris Catholic High School in Denville is accepting applications for the Class of 2026 and for transfer students for this upcoming year. More info at www.morriscatholic.org/openhouse. Our two spring Open House dates are: Sunday, April 3rd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Wednesday, May 11th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Join us every Thursday at 7pm in the OLM Chapel. All are welcome to attend and hear personal thoughts from fellow parishioners on the upcoming Gospel readings. For more information please contact Jen Portman 347-988-8000.

There will be no 6:00 PM Masses on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.

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

Carlos Roldan, at the Fr. English Food Pantry asked OLM to resume collection of non-perishable food for the families in need in Paterson. Large donations have decreased since the slowing of the COVID pandemic.This weekend we will begin again 4-Get-Me-Not weekend. Please leave your donations in the vestibule of our Church

An information session for Dominican College will be held on Wednesday, March 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Register at adult.dc.edu to receive your virtual session information.

The Ladies Guild is hosting a Rosary in the Chapel every Wednesday at 1:00 pm during Lent (now through April 13th). You're invited to join this special time of prayer and meditation to enhance your Lenten Journey. All are welcome!

Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 am Friday, March 18th at 7:00 pm Saturday, March 19th at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, March 20th at 3:00pm Thursday matinee: $5.00 for all. Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Children 2 years old and younger are FREE Kids 3-14 $10.00 / Seniors $10.00 / General Admission $15.00 For more information, please call the school at 973-835-5680.

Confessions will be heard during Lent Monday evening from 7:00 to 8:30PM in the Church and on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45PM in the Church.

Today Jesus bends down and writes in the sand. As no one cast the first stone but walked away, may we forgive others and hear Jesus tell us: ‘Neither do I condemn you, go and from now on do not sin anymore.’

Wednesday, March 23 – 7:30 to 8:30pm. Join online as renowned speaker Dr. James C. Pauley, Professor of Theology and Catechesis at Franciscan University will present HELPING OTHERS ENCOUNTER JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST. For online information visit www.insidethewalls.org/zoom.

Looking for an in home Health Aide Monday, Thursday and Saturday 10am-2pm. Must be compassionate and caring. A good understanding of medical procedures is a plus. Please call Donna at 973-303-9158.