Consider making your weekly contributions to OLM charitable donations through a QCD - Qualified Charitable Distribution. These contributions can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year. A QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income, which is unlike regular withdrawals from an IRA. Call George in the Parish office for more information.

Next meeting is Monday, January 13 at 1:00 pm in the Ryan Room. Come help create Valentine Cards for the residents of the Firemen's Home in Boonton. All craft supplies will be provided. For info email Diane at jdlatt1@msn.com.

As we begin this New Year, let us give thanks for all we hold dear; our health, our family and our friends. Let us live each day in the most loving ways, the God-conscious way. Have a Blessed and Healthy New Year filled with new hope and may 2025 be a peaceful and prayerful year. God Bless, Fr. Steve & Staff

Pope Francis invites everyone to participate in the grace-filled Jubilee “Year of Hope” which opens in Rome on December 24, 2024 and in every diocese in the world on December 29, Feast of the Holy Family. On 12/29, in the spirit of the Jubilee and to gain the Jubilee indulgence, Bishop Kevin Sweeney will lead a short pilgrimage starting at 3pm from the Fr. English Center to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist before celebrating the Opening Jubilee Mass. We hope many will join this first Jubilee event! You may also simply attend the Mass if you cannot make the walk.

Dear Parishioners, thank you for your most generous support of the 2024 Giving Tree Program. We donated 185 gift cards (target 150) and a generous parishioner also donated 13 beautifully hand knitted hat and scarf sets. Recipients of the Catholic Charities Family and Community Svs. programs were most grateful. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all! The OLM Ladies Guild

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – January 3, 2025 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – January 4, 2025 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary.

On behalf the entire staff, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and blessed New Year. As you celebrate the miracle of this special season, may your heart be filled with love, joy and peace. Yours in Christ, Fr. Steve.

The OLM Christmas Concert committee wants to send our warmest gratitude to all of the parishioners and sponsors who came out to celebrate the Christmas Concert. It was such a wonderful evening that could not have been achieved without our incredible community that never ceases to amaze. May God bless you all and we wish everyone a joyous Christmas.

Today, we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. A special blessing of new parents will be offered. If you are expecting or adopting a child, please come forward for this blessing and presentation of a symbolic pink flower.

December 23rd, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Reconciliation and Adoration will be held in the Chapel. l

Thank you to all who contributed to the Special Christmas Fund again this year, with particular thanks to our matching donor. We collected over $11,000 for various local needs during this Christmas Season!

Please join us on Wednesday, December 18th in the Chapel, to pray 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.

The OLM Ladies Guild sends a warm thank you to everyone who participated in the Wreath Sale and the Giving Tree Program. Both were very successful and your generosity in the fundraisers was tremendous. Thank you for your continued support in helping those less fortunate.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and especially Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a wonderful time at the Breakfast this past weekend! A wonderful time was had by all and worthy causes will benefit from the proceeds! Thank you to all who attended.

During this Holy Season do you desire a closer relationship with Mother Mary? Consider joining the OLM Carmelites. For more information call Carol Mangani at 973-283-2218.

Mondays during Advent, Dec. 2nd, 16th, 23RD, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Reconciliation and Adoration will be held in the Chapel

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

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:15am Mass will be in the Chapel – 7pm Mass in the Church. The OLM Ladies Guild invites all parishioners to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday evening, December 9th. A reception will be held in the Ryan Room following the 7:00 pm Mass. Coffee, Tea, and Light Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

Join us on Wed. Dec. 11 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 info contact Annmarie Scorzo at 973-714-9908

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