Fr. Steve and the entire OLM staff extend to our parishioners their best wishes for a Holy and Happy Easter.

A very special thank you to Bob Cucciniello and family for continuing their tradition of creating the beautiful palm frond that was used at all Masses on Palm Sunday. We truly appreciate you sharing your special talents with OLM parish.

The Msgr. Ryan Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 9th at Rockaway River Country Club, Denville. Sponsorships and foursomes are available. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Brian and Cyndy Fuhro, parishioners and a Knight and Dame of the Order of Malta, will be traveling to Lourdes, France on the 37th Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage “Hope Through the Virtue of Union with Mary” from April 29 to May 6, 2025. They have offered to take to Lourdes any special intentions that OLM parishioners may have. The intentions can be handwritten in a sealed envelope and placed in the basket in the narthex. The intensions will be hand delivered to the grotto of Massabielle where on February 11, 1858, the Blessed Mother appeared 18 times before Bernadette Soubirous (now Saint Bernadette), a 14-year-old peasant girl.

Please join us on Wed., April 16th to pray a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. Spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe - 201-274-6688 for more info.

Unfortunately, this year, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Living Stations of the Cross scheduled for 3/13 will be cancelled

Parents, please note there will be no children’s liturgy on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday. Please mark your calendars.

Please consider bringing a donation of finger foods to the Easter Vigil to celebrate with the RCIA Candidates who will be welcomed into the faith on Saturday, April 19th at 8 pm. Please bring donations to the church kitchen.

The Ladies Guild thanks our parishioners for their generous donations of towels and toiletries for the families and the homeless served by the Father English Center. Your kindness and almsgiving during this Lenten season are greatly appreciated.

We are continuing to offer tours of the Shroud on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and we will also accommodate other times for tours. All tours are by appointment only - please call the OLM office at 973-838-6838 to reserve your spot.

The fourth Sunday of Lent is known as Laetare Sunday which means “Rejoice” in anticipation of Easter. Parents that are expecting a child, either biologically or through adoption, will receive a special blessing and be given a rose at each Mass.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – April 4, 2025 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – April 5, 2025 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary.

Please donate new bath and hand towels, shampoo (not travel or large economy sizes), deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, men’s and women's underwear/socks for the families and the homeless served by Father English Center. Please place items in collection boxes in the Narthex by April 6TH. For info. contact Diane Lattanzio jdlatt1@msn.com.

A tremendous thank you to Bob Barone and the Knights of Columbus team for a festive St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Dinner Dance! Everyone enjoyed a wonderful time with great food and music.

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

Monday evenings during Lent Our Lady of the Magnificat CHAPEL - 7:00-8:30 pm Visit www.olmchurch.org for more Lenten resources.

The Hospitality ministry is seeking volunteers to assist after the 9 am Mass. For info. Contact Lexie at lexielitvin@gmail.com.

Catholic families can share their resources with people around the world so that they might rise above poverty and provide for their families and communities through CRS (Catholic Relief Services). Please take home a box, fill it with loose change and return it at the end of Lent. God Bless You!

Please join us on Wed., March 19th to pray a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. Spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe - 201-274-6688 for more info.

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