On behalf of the Montville UNICO Foundation and Turkeys 4U we thank the OLM parishioners who donated to the food drive. Your generosity resulted in $1,713 being collected.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – December 6, 2024 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – December 7, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15am Mass will be in the Chapel – 7pm Mass in the Church.

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated in the church at 9AM. Fr. Steve and the OLM Staff wish you a blessed Thanksgiving.

Heavenly Father, on this day of Thanksgiving, we pause to count our blessings. Fill our hearts with gratitude and our lives with Your Grace. Amen.

We are pleased to announce that as of this weekend we have achieved $1.25 million in pledges on our goal of $1.4 million - 89%. In addition, we have already collected $422 thousand dollars of these pledges. The remaining pledges will be paid over the next 3 years. Thank you all for you generosity in giving and praying for the success of the campaign. The OLM community has always been there for those in need and your support for our own needs is truly appreciated. Work will begin soon - be on the lookout!

Please join us on Wednesday, November 20th 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.

Begin this special day with 9am Mass celebrated in the Church.

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIVING TREE GIFT CARDS DUE THIS SUNDAY, DEC. 8TH. Catholic Charities will pick up the gift cards this Tues., Dec. 10th for distribution at their upcoming Christmas celebration. For questions, email Maureen Galligan at meg4808@optonline.net. Thank you for your continued generosity.

The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a Food Drive on Saturday, November 23rd from 9am to 5pm at Stop and Shop in Kinnelon. Please stop by and help by making a donation - a list of items needed will be provided. The food collected will be delivered to the local food pantries before Thanksgiving!

The Men’s Bible Study group meets every Saturday morning in the Ryan room from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Come and join us for a bagel, coffee and friendship in the Lord. Call Ron for more information 973-417-7000.

LADIES GUILD WREATHS PICK UP THIS WEEKEND - DEC. 7 & 8! PICK UP YOUR PRE-ORDERED WREATH THIS WEEKEND AFTER MASS. Stop by the wreath table to see if we have any extras to sell. Come and peruse our lovely handmade holiday bows available for purchase!

Dear Lord, We honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country's heritage. Amen

A SPECIAL Christmas fund has been established to assist parishioners who do not have the discretionary income to purchase gifts for their children at Christmas. Last year, 26 parishioners donated $10,000 which enabled us to help seven families and organizations have a Merry Christmas. Since inception in 2017, this fund has raised and contributed over $44,000 to those in need. 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 parishioner has volunteered to “match” up to $5,000 of what is collected by the Parish. In addition, he has challenged other parishioners to join in the matching gift portion of the program. If you are interested in matching, please call George in the office at 973-838-6838 ext. 102. Your prayerful consideration of both opportunities is greatly appreciated. God Bless!

DON’T WAIT…PLACE YOUR CHRISTMAS WREATH ORDERS! See the display in the church and chapel for order forms and information, or order on the OLM website. For info pegmarkert@gmail.com or text 973-809-6974

This weekend November 9/10, students for the student-run organization Turkeys 4U will be at OLM to speak and ask for your financial support. The goal is to raise money to buy Thanksgiving dinners for families who can’t afford them. Turkeys 4U is 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 of checks should be made payable to Montville UNICO Foundation and in the memo section Turkeys 4U. Thank you for helping to feed as many families as possible.

The Knights want to thank all the ghosts and goblins who attended the Halloween breakfast last weekend! The proceeds will go to a worthy cause and everyone had a ghoulish time!

REMEMBER THE FALLEN, HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED. On December 14, WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA will host a placing of Remembrance wreaths to honor our fallen heroes. They are short of their 2024 goal, please sponsor a wreath and support their fundraising events - see OLM website or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Shop/Product/597?tid=ABE01CC8-1815-4D04-B346-5269BB4A7335&pageIds=159519,0.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – November 1ST, 2024 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – November 2ND, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary.

Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this most critical time, we entrust the USA to your loving care. We beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Have mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Grant our country the wisdom to proclaim that God’s law is the foundation on which our nation was founded, and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a Culture of Life. Our Bishop’s Conference for the US has published guidelines to assist Catholic voters at www.usccb.org/offices/justice-and-peace/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship.