Next weekend, a Missionary visitor will speak at all Masses. Please support our Missionaries as they spread the Good News of our Lord around the world. God bless you for your kindness and generosity as always!

Join us at the 11 AM Mass followed by the parish picnic that will be held behind the school building. There will be a variety of food along with children’s activities and a magic show. RSVP in the church or chapel. Your ticket is to bring a dessert! Plenty of Food, Fellowship and Fun!

Our First Meeting of The Season! Come and help us plan Our Annual Wreath Sale. Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm Place: Parish House Meeting Room Topic: Plans/Preparation of the Annual Wreath Sale More info. text Peg - 973-809-6974 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

You are invited to become part of a Living Rosary forming Sept. 7th in the Chapel after the 8:15AM Mass. For information on the Living Rosary call Carol at 973-283-2218.

Do you often forget to bring your church donation envelope with you? Would you like a clear record for tax purposes at year end for your weekly church donations? If the answered YES to either of these questions – and you would like to simplify your weekly giving please consider automatic contributions directly to OLM! OLM offers two methods for Electronic/Automatic Contributions visit the OLM website for information www.olmchurch.org/automatic-contributions.

Adoration of the Eucharist is held every First Friday of the month in the Chapel. If you would like to be part of this powerful and enriching ministry please contact Ann Wachter at 973-838-3348. There are sign up sheets in the back of the church and chapel. Please consider signing up and spending time with Jesus in this peaceful way.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH - 7PM MASS CHURCH THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY “Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners. Guide us on the way that leads us to heaven.” Pope Francis

Our Lady of the Magnificat Cemetery was designed to be a truly peaceful place that speaks of prayer and hope in Christ. Over the years the aesthetics of our cemetery has been diminishing due to numerous statues, solar lights, banners, bushes, picture frames, personal memorabilia etc., etc., etc. In addition, these items pose a hazard for lawn maintenance. OLM requires that you remove all items that are not permitted by the OLM Cemetery Regulations. (See cemetery sign for details). Beginning September 1st the cemetery buildings and grounds will be removing any items that are not permitted in our rules and regulations as well as any plantings that are not within 1 foot on 1 side of the monument. Thank you for understanding and restoring the natural beauty of our cemetery.

Do you often forget to bring your church donation envelope with you? Would you like a clear record for tax purposes at year end for your weekly church donations? If the answered YES to either of these questions – and you would like to simplify your weekly giving please consider automatic contributions directly to OLM! OLM offers two methods for Electronic/Automatic Contributions visit the OLM website for information www.olmchurch.org/automatic-contributions.

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.

The Parish recently purchased three new ciboria for the Church as the old ones had become quite worn. The old ones are being repurposed as needed. Fr. Steve setup a donation box at the back of the chapel and in a few short months the new ciboria are fully paid for! Thank you to all who contributed!

You are invited to become part of a Living Rosary forming September 7th in the chapel after the 8:15 AM Mass. For information on the Living Rosary call Carol at 973-283-2218.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – August 2nd, 2024 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – August 3rd, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary.

We wanted to make sure parishioners were aware of the ministry we have here serving lunch at Eva’s Kitchen on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eva’s staff prepares the food). Generally, it is an easy two hour commitment from 11am to 1pm in Paterson. Please contact Ann Santiso at 973-610-9396 for more information.

We are in need of ONE (1) Catechist/Teacher to pass on our faith on Sundays, 10:15-11:30 for grade 3. Please consider volunteering your time for this very important ministry. The rewards will definitely outweigh your commitment. Email Mary Ramsden dre@olmchurch.org to discuss further.

OLM is planning to reintroduce the Children’s Liturgy this fall at 9am Masses. We are looking for parents or parishioners to help launch this beautiful ministry. Call Marianne 201-403-4216, Lori 201-874-7403 or Sue 973-202-8716.

Donations of used books, vinyl records, CD’s, DVD’s and books on tape will be accepted July 12TH – August 5TH at the Kiel Avenue Firehouse ONLY. The Book & Media Sale will be held August 15TH – 19TH at the Firehouse. Info? Call 973-838-1321, or www.kinnelonlibrary.org or friends.cll@kinnelonlibrary.org

St. Mary’s Recycle Mission Group will be coming to OLM to collect religious items you might have at home that are no longer needed and can be rescued and recycled. The program was developed to help parishes in need of items that they cannot afford. Catholic Items that are gently used as well as damaged are accepted. Items include Catholic Statues, Rosaries (Broken rosaries and cases are OK), Crucifixes, Holy Medals, Relics, Holy Cards, Framed Pictures, Bibles, Prayer Books, Missals and framed Catholic pictures. In addition, any used musical instruments are also accepted. PLEASE NO reading books, children’s story books, DVDs, VHS tapes, angel figures (Saint Angels are OK) and no candles. Items can be dropped of to the Parish office M-Th. 8:30 – 2pm. Thank you. No items can be dropped off or accepted after July 28th.

Congratulations Fr. Steve on the 35th Anniversary of your Priestly Ordination on July 8th. Thank you for your many years of service to God and his people. We pray that God will continue to bless and strengthen you as you continue in the ministry entrusted to you. And, may God's goodness and kindness be with you on this special day and for many years to come.

“If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Dr. Ken McNiel at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Monsignor T. Mark Condon, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Theresa Lee, FMA Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan Web site: www.patersondiocese.org.