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FRIDAY ADORATION - Oct. 6th - 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and 5pm Benediction.

Join us as we celebrate OLM’s 15th Anniversary of the First Saturday Rosary on October 7th following the 8:15 AM Mass.

Several Sources Shelters in Ramsey will honor OLM Parish for its many years of support of their mission at the annual Seasons of the Heart Charity Gala on Thursday October 19 at Seasons in Washington Township at 6pm. Gala events include a paddle raise, a wine wall and raffle baskets. Proceeds will benefit Several Sources many programs. Reserve a seat now or make a contribution at www.severalsources.org/seasons.

Fall pancake breakfast on Sunday October 8th from 7am – 12 pm. at the Kiel Ave Firehouse. Tickets are available at the door.

WELCOME BACK HOSPITALITY! The hospitality ministry is coming back to OLM beginning October 1st! Please join us for fellowship in the narthex of the church after the 9:00am Mass for coffee, tea, juice, and snacks. Anyone interested in volunteering for this ministry, please email LexieLitvin@gmail.com or view the information, instructions and sign-ups on the OLM website via link www.olmchurch.org/hospitality.

PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW! The Ladies Guild Wreath sale is underway. Purchase Evergreen wreaths by placing your order form in the box in the narthex, mailing your order to the parish office or going on the OLM website. Orders are due by Nov. 5th. Delivery will be weekends of 12/2-3 or 12/9-10. Contact Peg at pegmarkert@gmail.com or 973-809-6974. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND ORDER FORMS.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson provides many services to help people in need. Some of their programs include Straight and Narrow to help those struggling with addition. Catholic Family and Community Services helps those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Department for Persons with Disabilities helps those with an intellectual or developmental disability through support services. For more info. contact Catholic Charities at www.ccpaterson.org or call 973-737-2077.

Representatives from the Little Sisters of the Poor in Totowa will be speaking at OLM this weekend – September 23/24 to support the annual appeal for their mission. They will be at all Masses and will have literature as well as collection baskets for your free-will donation after Masses. OLM hosted their annual picnic for many, many years; we are pleased to support the good work they do. Your generosity is most appreciated!

Please join in a Rosary for Life on the third Wednesday of each Month in the Chapel immediately following the 8:15 am Mass and at 7:00 pm in the evening. The date for this month is September 20th. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with JESUS in the Blessed Sacrament. For information please call Joe Coralluzzo at 201-274-6688.

The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60+, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00pm. Call 973-838-6838 to RSVP. The deadline to register is Wed., October 11.. You will receive more info from the Office of Family Life once you have registered. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!