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FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – August 4, 2023 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – August 5, 2023 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.

Are you interested in learning more about the Ladies Guild? Come to our next meeting on Monday, September 11th at 1 PM in the Ryan Room. For more information contact Diane Lattanzio at jdlatt1@msn.com.

The Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women is hosting “An Afternoon with Author Marie Benedict” at the Rockaway River Country Club on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 from 12 – 3 PM. Tickets are $125, which includes lunch and a copy of the author’s most recent publication. For more information, please call 973-470-0844 or visit www.ncwpassaic.org.

Providing an array of fresh products from local farmers, food producers, artisans, food trucks, and live music. 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon. Visit our website for a current vendor listing. www.facebook.com/KinnelonFarmersMarket.

As reported, Martin De Porres is under extensive renovations and is unable to receive contributions. However, OLM was contacted that in the interim, Father English will be accepting donations for clients of Martin De Porres to access during the renovations. This is a wonderful thing, so that the neediest still have resources. God Bless you for your continued generosity and support.

Handmade prayer shawls are available upon request, to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. Contact Diane Lattanzio at jdlatt1@msn.com.

St. Mary’s Recycle Mission Group will be coming to OLM to collect religious items you might have at home that are no longer needed and can be rescued and recycled. The program was developed to help parishes in need of items that they cannot afford. Catholic Items that are gently used as well as damaged are accepted. Items include Catholic Statues, Rosaries (Broken rosaries and cases are OK), Crucifixes, Holy Medals, Relics, Holy Cards, Framed Pictures, Bibles, Prayer Books, Missals and framed Catholic pictures. In addition, any used musical instruments are also accepted. PLEASE NO reading books, children’s story books, DVDs, VHS tapes, angel figures (Saint Angels are OK) and no candles. Items can be dropped of to the Parish office during office hours 8:30 – 2pm. Thank you. No items can be dropped off or accepted after July 24th.

The House of Hope will be locked and cannot receive any clothing donations for the remainder of July and all of August. Martin De Porres is under extensive renovations and is unable to receive contributions. Updates will follow in the bulletin.

Donations of used books, vinyl records, CD’s, DVD’s and books on tape will be accepted. LAST DAY IS August 6th at the Kiel Avenue Firehouse ONLY. Need Info? Call 973-838-1321, Ext #4 or www.kinnelonlibrary.org friends.cll@kinnelonlibrary.org.

Do you desire a closer relationship with Jesus and Mary? Consider joining the Lay Carmelites of OLM in September. For more information contact Carol at 973-283-2218.

Please join in a Rosary for life on the 3rd Wednesday of each Month in the OLM Chapel at 7:00 pm followed by silent prayer in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament! All are welcome!

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. This simple task can make a huge difference for an elderly neighbor for whom shopping has become a difficult process and, simultaneously, provide that neighbor a break from the isolation of being homebound. Please call 973-451-4128 to speak with the Development Coordinator, Rachel Enderle or email renderle@vnannj.org to answer any additional questions.

Morristown’s The Seeing Eye is a non profit organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. The organization is especially looking for puppy raisers. For more information please see the flyer on our website or go to https://www.seeingeye.org/.