KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RECRUITMENT WELCOME RON CZULADA The OLM Council Field Agent will speak at all Masses, January 3rd & 4th about what it means to be a Knight and encourage men of the Parish to join our council. He will share the benefits available through the K of C, including life insurance, disability income, long-term care and retirement annuities. If you are a member of the Knights, related to a member or a Catholic man interested in joining the Knights and to learn more about these benefits, please stop by the table after Mass.

A holly, jolly thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Knights of Columbus, led by Ron Scilla and Jim James, and all those who attended the wonderful Breakfast with Santa last weekend. A great time was had by all, and we hear that EVERYONE is on the Nice List this year!

A Christmas Matching Fund has been established to assist neighbors in need at Christmas time. If you would like to contribute this year please make checks payable to OLM and note “Christmas Fund”. Either mail/drop them at the Parish office or give them to Fr. Steve. A generous OLM parishioner has volunteered to “match” up to $5,000 of what is collected by the Parish. Your prayerful consideration is greatly appreciated.

The Ladies Guild thanks everyone who donated so generously to the Giving Tree program that provides gift cards for the Catholic Family Center in Paterson. You have blessed so many with your contributions!

Theme: “Mary, A Woman in the Kitchen, A Woman of Faith” Speaker: Sister Theresa Lee, Chancellor, Diocese of Paterson Where: OLM Auditorium Continental breakfast and light lunch served. More details to follow!

Beginning in January a new “book club” group will meet using the “Bible in a Year” podcast to read the Bible all the way through in 2026 (we will show you how to access the podcast). Please join us in a SHORT hybrid information session on Wed., January 21, 2026, at 7pm in the church Ryan Room. You can also livestream this information session by using the link below: https://meet.google.com/kye-zysy-gan. For more info, call Katy Schrope at (201)572-8222 or email HallowAtOLM@gmail.com.

A wonderful way to memorialize your loved ones this Christmas is with a special offering by placing a donation in your Christmas Flower envelope.

Fr. Tim Dowling and Good Shepherd Parish are planning a trip to Ireland - July 14 - 22, 2026 and would like to include any interested OLM parishioners to join them. More details of the trip are available on the OLM website www.olmchurch.org. PLEASE NOTE: A reasonable level of fitness is required for this itinerary.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – December 5TH Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – December 6TH 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION DECEMBER 8, 2025 8:15am Mass in the Chapel – 7pm Mass in the Church. Ladies Guild Reception to Follow 7PM Mass in the Ryan Room

Mondays during Advent, Dec. 1st, 15th, 22nd, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Reconciliation and Adoration will be held in the Chapel. NOTE: No Reconciliation Dec. 8th - Immaculate Conception Mass

A wonderful way to memorialize your loved ones this Christmas is with a special offering by placing a donation in your Christmas Flower envelope.

The Ladies Guild invites all parishioners following the 7pm Immaculate Conception Mass on Dec. 8th to the Ryan Room for light refreshments - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, receive our heartfelt gratitude at this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health, the love we have for one another, our family and friends. In Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued grace and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the name of Jesus, Your Son. Amen. Wishing you and your family many blessings of health and happiness. God Bless, Fr. Steve and OLM Staff!

DIDN’T ORDER? THERE ARE EXTRA WREATHS AVAILABLE FOR SALE. If you would like to purchase a Christmas wreath please contact Peg at 973-809-6974 or email pegmarkert@gmail.com.

Join us on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm in the church to celebrate the Christmas season with a beautiful Rosary service. Reflect on each of the joyful mysteries and sing along to your favorite Christmas hymns. Invite friends and family! For more information, please contact Annmarie Scorzo at 973-714-9908.

For the past 24 years, the Turkeys 4U student program has operated in coordination with the Montville Unico Foundation. All donations collected will be used to purchase turkeys and food certificates for local families, the Kinnelon Food Pantry, Father English Center and the Interfaith Food Pantry. Donations by check should be made payable to the Montville Unico Foundation and mailed to PO Box 788, Montville, NJ 07045. In the memo section write Turkeys 4U. Or donate online by using the QR code. Thank you for your support!

Please join us on Wed., November 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.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS 9AM IN THE CHURH Gentle Reminder: The Parish office will close at 1pm on Wed., Nov. 26 and will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and Friday Nov. 28th. For an emergency that requires a priest call 973-617-7089.

GENTLE REMINDER: Pick up your pre-ordered Christmas wreaths next weekend, Nov. 22/23. DIDN’T ORDER? THERE ARE EXTRA WREATHS AVAILABLE FOR SALE. If you would like to purchase a Christmas wreath please contact Peg at 973-809-6974 or email pegmarkert@gmail.com.