Please return your cartons placing them in the large “Rice Bowls” box in the narthex.

A very special thank you to Bob Cucciniello and family for sharing their tradition of creating the beautiful palm frond that was used at all Masses on Palm Sunday. We truly appreciate you sharing your special talents with OLM parish.

Congratulations to Jeff Altonjy, Natalia Arpino, Evelien Baeck, Ethan Bardo, Ezra Bardo, Erica Da Costa, Matthew DiBrino, Brady Grippo, Sofia Sanchez and Casey Soules on the Reception of their Sacraments of initiation.

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.

The Living Stations that was performed by our 7th & 8th grade confirmation students was a prayerful way to begin Holy Week. Thank you to all those who participated in this live biblical production.

It is not too late to return your Easter Flower Envelope. This is a special way to memorialize a loved one this Easter season.

There will be no 6pm Mass on the following Sundays March 24 – Living Stations at 8pm in the Church March 30 – Easter Sunday (see website for Easter Mass times)

Handmade prayer shawls are available to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. To request a prayer shawl, or if you would like to donate yarn email Julie Puccia jlpuccia@optonline.net.

All are welcome to join the Men’s Bible Study Group that meets every Saturday Morning 7:30-9:00 AM in the Ryan Room. We offer fellowship in the Lord, friendship, coffee and bagels!

This year’s Msgr. Ryan Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, June 10. Please mark your calendars. More info to follow.

St. Peter the Apostle will host monthly get-togethers for young men of high school age to help promote vocations and those discerners in the area. Each gathering will include sports, games fellowship, food and more. These will take place 7-9 pm on March 15, April 19, May 17 and June 14. Registration is required. Register by email to Rev. Ed Rama, Vocation Director vocations@patersondiocese.org.

All are welcome to join the Men’s Bible Study Group that meets every Saturday Morning 7:30-9:00 AM in the Ryan Room. We offer fellowship in the Lord, friendship, coffee and bagels!

Memorialize your loved ones this Lenten/Easter season with a special offering utilizing your Easter Flower envelope.

Sunday, March 24th at 8pm in the church, the OLM Confirmation Candidates will portray the last hours of Jesus’ life. Come and experience this powerful and moving rendition of the Living Stations of the Cross. You will be glad you did!

Many thanks to all those who responded to our request of donations for the Fr. English Food Pantry. Your incredible generosity is greatly appreciated. There is a continuing need for donations of all kinds of non-perishables, as there are so many families in need. Please consider continuing your support on a regular basis to ensure that the pantry shelves stay stocked. Bags are available in the entryway of the church or in the back of the chapel. Thank you for your continued support!

NEXT MEETING – Mon., March 11 - 1:00 pm in the Ryan Room to plan our spring projects. All women of the parish are welcome. We hope to see you then! More information, contact Diane at jdlatt1@msn.com.

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

The teachings of Jesus were hard for many to accept. His commandment to love your enemies, or to take up your cross and follow Him, to lay down your life for another, and His call to perfection were demanding, to say the least. So as a help for all of us to embrace the challenges of the Gospel, Jesus chose Peter, James and John to receive a small vision of who He truly is. He showed them a glimpse of His greatness and glory. And that image most certainly stayed with them and helped them every time they were tempted to get discouraged or despair over the holy demands our Lord placed upon them. My transfigured Lord, You are truly glorious in a way that is beyond my comprehension. Your glory and splendor are beyond what my imagination can ever comprehend. Help me to always keep the eyes of my heart upon You and to allow the image of Your Transfiguration to strengthen me when I’m tempted to despair. I love You, my Lord, and place all my hope in You. Lenten Reflection: “Jesus, I trust in You.”

Join us Tuesday, February 27th at 7 pm in the OLM Chapel. All are welcome to attend and hear personal thoughts from a fellow parishioner on the upcoming Gospel reading. You can participate by listening and reflecting in silence or sharing your thoughts aloud. Our reflection will be shared by Dick Williams. For information contact Annmarie Scorzo at 973-714-9908.

Please be aware that Fr. Steve will NEVER reach out to anyone via email, text or phone calls asking for your help or a favor.  If he does need to speak with you he will call and arrange a face to face meeting to discuss the appropriate matter.