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.

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

DEAR LORD Today my heart and my soul are free to praise you. For this, I am very thankful. On this Independence Day, I am reminded of all those who have sacrificed for my freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. God Bless America!

Members of Kinnelon volunteer Fire Company invite everyone to their annual Free Car Wash, Thursday, July 4th from 9:00 AM – 3 PM at Wash Hounds, 1167 Route 23 Kinnelon. All donations directly support the Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company. Please stop by and support this worthwhile event.

Handmade prayer shawls are available to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. To request a prayer shawl, contact Julie at jlpuccia@optonline.net.

52ND ANNUAL MSGR. RYAN GOLF OUTING A HUGE SUCCESS The Msgr. Ryan Golf outing was a roaring success! Thank you to all of the sponsors, golfers and supporters. A special thank you to the golf committee for their dedication to making it such a wonderful day.

Would you like to help a family in your community by cooking a meal? Please consider joining Villante Helpers, our Lotsa Helping Hands Community website which provides a place for people to request help and volunteers can offer to cook or share a dinner they are making. To sign up you can go to https://www.lostsahelpinghands.com/c/602907/. If you have questions please email Karen Park at artpark@optonline.net.

Dear God, Thank you for all the fathers and father-figures in this world and for the many ways you use them to lovingly guide others to Your heart. I ask that You would bless them and give them great joy and peace. May they see You and know You in new ways!

Please join us in praying a Rosary for Life on Wednesday, June 19th in the Chapel. The Rosary will begin immediately following the 8:15 am Mass.

Lord our God, Surround those who are graduating with Your loving grace. Bless them with hope so that they move into the future with eager and open hearts. Help them to put the knowledge, skills and insights gained through their education for the good of all mankind. Inspire them to believe in the goodness of life even when faced with challenges and difficulties. Guide them with Your Spirit and lead them in how to serve others and find fulfillment doing Your will. Amen

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.

Congratulations to Riley Darlington and Jordan Doty, both seniors at Kinnelon High School who received this year’s Msgr. John J. Carroll Scholarships in Memory of Gregory Slyfield. Riley and Jordan stood out in a competitive list of high school seniors who applied and will attend Clemson and Boston College, respectively next year!

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED! No matter where you are in your life with God, HE is qualifying you for His service because you are CALLED. Please consider becoming a catechist/teacher for our Religious Education program. We have a need for catechists on Sundays, weekly, 10:15-11:30 or Mondays, Weekly, 4:30-5:45. Questions - please contact Mary at dre@olmchurch.org.

There are many openings for Masses to be offered for your intentions so please call the rectory or stop by. Mass offerings are very comforting for people who have recently lost a loved one.

Dear OLM Family, My warmest good wishes and thanks for your part in making my 50th Anniversary celebration such a wonderful event. Your presence and your many gifts are greatly appreciated. Serving at OLM over the years with Msgr. Carroll, Fr. Steve, all my brother priests, the choir and the entire OLM staff has been a joy and an honor. Thank you for your generosity and good wishes. May the Lord reward you for all the many kindnesses that you have extended to me. Blessings, Fr. Ed

On Memorial Day we honor all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for our freedom. Today, we pray and honor all American Veterans. Thank you for your service!

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – June 7, 2024 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and ending with Benediction at 5pm

Prayerful Congratulations Reverend Edward Lambro for 50 Years of Ordination to the Priesthood from our Pastor Fr. Steven, Msgr. Carroll Pastor Emeritus, lay ministers, parish staff, faithful parishioners and friends of Our Lady of the Magnificat. It is a privilege to celebrate this milestone in Fr. Ed’s life and the 29 years he has served at OLM. We are grateful for Fr. Ed leading us in worship as a priest, for his reverence in the liturgy and his homilies that bring us to reflect on the wonder of the gospels in our lives. We pray that God will continue to bless Fr. Ed as he continues the ministry entrusted to him. Ad Multos Annos!