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Decorating will be on Saturday, April 8th. The timing/schedule is somewhat different from previous years. If you can help, please contact Lauri for details. [email protected]

It is not too late to return your Easter Flower Envelope. This is a special way to memorialize a loved one this Easter season.

There is a need for non perishable food in the Fr. English Food Pantry. Food dropped off in the Church vestibule will be taken to the pantry as needed and not limited to 4GetMeNot weekend

The following events are sponsored by the vocations department of the Paterson diocese. • First Saturday Day of Discernment for young men. Held the first Saturday of every month at 10 AM. Please contact Fr. Ed Rama at [email protected] or visit the olm website for more information.

There will be no 6pm Mass on the following Sundays April 2 – Living Stations at 8pm in the Church April 9 – Easter Sunday (see website for Easter Mass times)

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – APRIL 1ST, 2023 8:15 am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – ON APRIL 7TH will be cancelled.

Thank you to all who attended the Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Dinner Dance last Saturday! A wonderful time was had by all and the net proceeds will be used by the Knights for their good work. Also, thank you to Bob Barone and his team for all the work to make the night a success.

This year’s Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, June 12. Please mark your calendars. More info to follow.

MHC Academy is an all girl college prep school in the Salesian tradition. The academy will be holding their Spring Open House on Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 PM. The academy is located at 659 Belmont Ave in North Haledon. The link to register is www.maryhelp.org/oh/reg.

The fourth Sunday of Lent is known as Laetare Sunday which means “Rejoice” in anticipation of Easter. Parents that are expecting a child, either biological or through adoption, will receive a blessing and will be presented with a pink flower.

Join us for the final Thursday session of reflections at 7 pm in the OLM Chapel. All are welcome to attend and hear personal thoughts from fellow parishioners on the upcoming Gospel reading. Our last reflection this season on March 23rd will be shared by Maryann Hobbie. For more information please contact Annmarie Scorzo at 973-714-9908.

Handmade prayer shawls are available to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. If interested, contact Diane at [email protected]

The following events are sponsored by the vocations department of the Paterson diocese. • Broken and Blessed: Men in Communion with Christ March 24th, 6pm – 9pm. • Catholicism from Scratch March 25th, 10am – 12noon. • Blue Army Shrine Day Trip, March 25th from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. • First Saturday Day of Discernment for young men. Held the first Saturday of every month at 10 AM. Please contact Fr. Ed Rama at [email protected] or visit the olm website for more information.

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

St. Anthony’s Columbiettes are selling palm crosses for $12. The crosses are 24”x12”. Orders are due by March 12th. Call Lisa 973-271-8676 or [email protected].

The Men’s Bible Study group meets every Saturday morning in the Ryan room from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Come and join us for a bagel, coffee and friendship in the Lord. Call Ron for more info. 973-417-7000.

The Rite to Life Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, March 15th in the Ryan Room at 7:00 PM. 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. All are welcome. For more info call Joe Coralluzzo 201-274-6688.

Join us 8:00 PM in the Church - OLM Confirmation Candidates will portray the last hours of Jesus' life. This presentation brings to life the love that Jesus had for us all - so much love that he suffered and died for our sins. Come experience this powerful and moving rendition of Jesus' Passion. You'll be glad you did!

This Good Friday, would you come and experience The Way of the Cross for Victims of Abortion? Here we meet Jesus on the front lines and confront the tragedy of abortion. Come be with Jesus at Golgotha as we pray together at Planned Parenthood, Morristown at 10am on April, 7. It's a powerful witness and holy experience. Visit: morriscountyrighttolife.org online or join us on FB at: facebook.com/MorrisCountyRightToLife.

The House Calls for Groceries Program provides assistance to homebound residents in Morris County. Volunteers are asked to shop about once a week, based upon client needs. Please call Rachel Enderle 973-451-4128 or email [email protected] any additional questions.