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FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – October 4th, 2024 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – October 5th, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary.

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW 2024 CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE The Ladies Guild will be coordinating our Giving Tree Program this year for the Catholic Charities Family & Community Services Center in Paterson. We will be collecting $25 gift cards for children, adults, vets and seniors. Also Christmas Wreaths will be sold starting 10/12.

Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding volunteer opportunity for yourself, a friend, or family member? Consider volunteering with VNA! We have two great opportunities available- Volunteering for the House Calls Grocery program as well as our Hospice/Bereavement program. Please see information below. Please call 973-451-4128 to speak with the Development Coordinator, Rachel Enderle or email [email protected] to answer any additional questions you may have.

Does your child wish to be an Altar Server? Any young person who has received their First Holy Communion may sign up by speaking with Deacon Brendon after Mass or email him at [email protected].

Pope Francis encourages all Catholics to celebrate and participate in the Jubilee of Hope throughout the year of 2025. Each parish/institution of the Diocese of Paterson will be represented at the opening Mass at the Cathedral on Dec. 29, 2024 with Bishop Kevin Sweeney. A pilgrimage to Rome and a local pilgrimage will be made available for all parishioners. For details about the opening Mass, the pilgrimages, and to learn about the many Jubilee events that will be happening in our diocese, please visit the diocesan homepage.

Thank you to the entire OLM community for its long term and continued support of Several Sources! The parish contributed over $3,200 last weekend! Our prayers are with all of you!

Mount St. Dominic Academy is hosting two Fall Open Houses Oct. 2nd at 6:30pm and Oct. 27th at 1pm for girls in grades 6, 7, and 8. Visit msdacademy.org or call 973-226-0660 ext. 1114 for more information.

FALL OPEN HOUSES are scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Grounded in Catholic tradition and through our campus ministry program, Pope John prepares its students to be well-rounded, confident citizens who can meet the demands of higher education and the challenges of the world beyond. Prospective families planning to attend are asked to please RSVP www.popejohn.org/admissions/open-house or to email [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our wonderful community with your family.

Thanks to the OLM Knights, led by Bob Barone, for putting on a wonderful event last weekend! The weather was beautiful, the food delicious and the vibes immaculate! Thanks also to all who attended and brought the tasty desserts!

Consider joining the Lay Carmelites of OLM in September. For more information contact Carol at 973-283-2218.

“Christian Gospel Attitudes/ Reflections” – Tues. 7 PM - ongoing “Imitation of Christ” – Fridays - 9:30 AM - Beginning 9/20 Men’s Bible Study – Saturdays - 7:30 AM - ongoing All of the above groups are meeting in the Ryan Room. Join or start a group. For more info call Carol 973-283-2218

Handmade prayer shawls are available to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. Please contact Julie Puccia at 973-997-0776 for more info.

Please join us on Wednesday, September 18th in the Chapel, in praying a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. This is a great opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe at 201-274-6688 for more info.

Please join us Wednesday, September 18th at 7 pm at the OLM Church for Re-certification of all Eucharist Ministers. We are updating our roster so it is important that all current EM’s attend. Anyone who is interested in becoming part of this ministry is also welcome. For more info please call Adela at 973-713-3932 or Marianne at 201-403-4216.

Several Sources is a non-profit (501c3) organization for mothers who seek to give God’s gift of life to their child(ren). Through God’s Grace, Several Sources saves babies’ lives and shelters young mothers, while also providing resources, education, job training, counseling, post-natal parenting and spiritual support. In addition, they offer the free Gift of Hope Sonogram Center where mothers can hear the heartbeat for the very first time and actually see their babies. They also provide aid to Special Families in need of financial assistance and other resources to support their Several Sources child up until the age of 18.

Saturday, Sept. 14th at 2:30pm Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne In collaboration with Dorothy Dobkowski and Nikki Casseri Hosts of a new podcast "The 'Cantor'bury Tales" RSVP By Sept. 8th – For Info. & Details Email: [email protected] Or Call Dorothy 201-618-9749 OPEN TO ALL!

On Sept. 21st the Knights of Columbus Butler will be holding a Dinner and Tricky Tray to benefit the St. Anthony’s Food Pantry. The evening will feature Russ Martone and the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. For tickets call Mike (908)-803-3961.