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The Mass of Memories for All Souls Day will be celebrated on Sunday October 30th at the 11 AM Mass. At the Mass, we will prayerfully remember those who have gone before us into the Lord’s Kingdom. Please return your All Souls envelope with your loved ones printed names on it by Nov. 1st. Envelopes can be placed in regular collection or dropped off at the parish office. Loved ones will be remembered at all Masses for the month of November.

OCTOBER 2 – 11am and NOVEMBER 8 – 2:30pm THINK…LEAD…SERVE – Saint Joseph Regional High School is a college preparatory school for young men in Montvale, NJ. Families can register to attend the open house at SJRNJ.org.

Holy Spirit Parish, Pequannock, will be hosting Comedy Night Featuring UNCLE FLOYD & MELVIN GEORGE! Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Show begins promptly at 8:30 P.M. Advanced Tickets by October 11th are $25.00 ea. After October 11th will be $30.00 ea. Coffee and dessert are included. Also a Tricky tray and 50/50. For tickets call 973-835-5680 during school hours and on evenings/weekends call or text 862-329-9906. Adults 21+ only.

The Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company will host their annual fall pancake breakfast Sunday, October 9th from 7 AM – 12 Noon at the Kiel Ave Firehouse. For more information contact the Fire Company or tickets are available at the door.

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – October 1, 2022 8:15am Mass. will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – October 7, 2022 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm

A virtual information session will be held for undergraduate and graduate degrees on Wednesday, October 5th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Please visit www.duny.edu for more information.

PRAYER FOR THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS Lord Jesus, who in the Eucharist makes your dwelling among us, gather your children, feed us with your Body and Blood, and become our travel companion. Grant that this time of the preparation and the celebration of the Eucharistic Congress would serve the spiritual renewal of our diocese, parishes, and families. Send us your Holy Spirit, so that we may better appreciate and recognize the gift of Your Real Presence in the Eucharist and respond with a renewed commitment to proclaim in word and deed the Good News. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Faith groups will be forming this week. Please see the parish website www.olmchurch.org for more information or call Carol Mangani 973-283-4506. “Imitation of Christ” - Tuesdays @ 7 PM beginning Sept. 20th “Parables of Jesus” – Wednesdays @ 1 PM beginning Sept. 21st “Imitation of Christ” – Fridays @ 9:30 AM beginning Sept. 23rd “Men’s Ecumenical Group” – Saturdays @ 7:30 AM – ongoing

Couples, were you married in 1972 or 1997? (Or, have you been married for 60+ years?) The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th, 50th or 60+ wedding anniversary during a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 6th, 2022 at 3:00PM. arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline for registration is Thursday, October 6th. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

Mary Help of Christians Academy is a highly rated Catholic preparatory all-girl high school in the Salesian tradition, located in North Haledon. Visit one of our Open Houses for more information. Wednesday, September 28th 6:30pm Sunday, October 23rd 12 or 1 pm Must Pre-Register: www.MaryHelp.org/ohreg

It is with sadness and happiness that I wish to inform you of Grace Davin’s departure from OLM ministries. Grace, Brian and their family are moving to Massachusetts; God Speed! Grace has been the Confirmation Coordinator for many years. Also she was a faithful member of the choir and a gifted cantor at weddings, special occasions, and Liturgies of Christian Burial. In fact, her entire family was active in our parish in almost every aspect. Grace, Brian and their children will be greatly missed. I am sure I speak for all in wishing them all the best in this new chapter in life. God Bless and Thank you Davin Family!

Academy of St. Elizabeth is excited to announce our Fall Open Houses for all Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade girls. Sunday, September 25, 2022 Thursday, October 20, 2022 Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Go to aosenj.org to register for an Open House or to apply online!

Cathy O’Dougherty will be facilitating a Grief Support Group beginning on Wed. Sept. 7th at 7pm in the Parish House. Cathy is certified in Grief, Hospice and Palliative Care. For more information please call 973-713-9793 or email Cathy angeloncall@optonline.net.

The Pro-Life Ministry affirms the sacredness of life from the moment of conception to natural death. This group takes an active role in Right to Life issues, through prayer, community service and social action. For information on joining this ministry call Joe Coralluzzo 201-274-6688.

Volunteers are needed to help with the Dessert Table on Sunday Sept. 11th. If you plan to attend the parish picnic and would like to help please email Diane Lattanzio jdlatt1@msn.com for details.

You're invited to the Ladies Guild meeting on Monday, September 12th in the Ryan Room at 1:00 PM. Invite a friend - new members are always welcome! For more information contact Diane at jdlatt1@msn.com.