Sat., November 22nd from 9am to 5pm at Stop and Shop in Kinnelon. Please help by donating - a list of items needed will be provided. Donations support local food pantries.

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

The Ladies Guild will be coordinating the Annual Christmas Giving Tree Program for the Catholic Charities Family and Community Services Center. We will be collecting $25 gift cards for Adults, Children, Veterans and Seniors including the following vendors: Walmart, Target, McDonald’s, Visa, AMC Theaters, Amazon, and Shoprite. Select a tag from the tree in the church narthex or the chapel beginning on Sat., Nov. 15. Return Gift cards, WITH TAGS ATTACHED, by Sun., Dec. 7. Questions, please email Maureen Galligan, meg4808@optonline.net or call/text 973-886-7070. Thank you for your generosity!

A Christmas Matching Fund has been established to assist neighbors in need at Christmas time. Last year, 17 parishioners donated over $9,000 which enabled us to help several families and organizations have a Merry Christmas. Since the inception, in 2017, this fund has raised and contributed over $53,000 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. This effort is in addition to the Ladies Guild & Giving Trees. A generous OLM parishioner has volunteered to “match” up to $5,000 of what is collected by the Parish. Your prayerful consideration is greatly appreciated. God Bless!

The OLM Ladies Guild sends a warm thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Wreath Sale. Your generosity in the fundraiser was tremendous. Thank you for your continued support of the Ladies Guild and in turn helping those less fortunate.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – November 7, 2025 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm.

The Ladies Guild will be coordinating our Giving Tree Program for the Catholic Charities Family & Community Services Center in Paterson. We will again be collecting $25 Gift Cards for children, adults, seniors and veterans. More information to follow in upcoming bulletins and the OLM website.

The Knights would like to thank all the ghosts and goblins who attended the Halloween breakfast last weekend! The proceeds help our local food pantry and women’s shelter.

HOSTED BY THE ST ANTHONY COLUMBIETTES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH – 5 to 6:30pm. $10pp includes soup, salad & bread. Bring a can of soup as donation to the St. Anthony’s Church Food Pantry. Tickets and Info: Lisa Nicoles 973-271-8687.

On December 13, WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA will host the placing of Remembrance Wreaths to honor our fallen heroes. They are short of their 2025 goal, please sponsor a wreath for $17 by supporting Wreaths Across America. For more Info visit… www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Shop/Product/597?tid=D58AAD74-09E5-4FF6-8CEB-5561B0CCDD6D&pageIds=159519,159612

8:00 – 10:00AM – DINE-IN ONLY! LOCATION: 1200 Route 23N, Butler By taking part in this fundraiser, you are helping to recognize those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The funds generated will be used to purchase wreaths placed at the gravesites of our local veterans in OLM and local cemeteries. Meal Includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee/tea or juice.

Remember to submit the ALL-SOULS DAY envelopes to memorialize a loved one during the month of November.

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – November 1, 2025 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – November 7, 2025 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm.

Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your kingdom. We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Please join us for fellowship in the narthex of the church after the 9:00 am Mass for coffee, tea, juice and snacks. If you are interested in volunteering for this joyful ministry, please email Lexie Litvin at lexielitvin@gmail.com or sign up via the link at www.olmchurch.org/hospitality.

Thank you to our OLM parishioners for donating to the service project fundraiser. Your generosity will completely fund all our projects as well as add some additional projects this year. The young people of our parish will continue to support our community and learn firsthand about having a giving heart. God bless you for your generosity.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22ND – 4 - 8:00PM 163 Union Avenue, Bloomingdale Funds generated will be used to purchase wreaths placed at the graves of our local veterans in local cemeteries which include OLM Cemetery.

Saturday October 18 in OLM school multi-purpose room. Please click here for details and ticket information.

On Sunday, October 19TH a special Mass will be celebrated at St. John’s Cathedral with Bishop Sweeney honoring parishioners throughout the diocese who are exemplary volunteers. This year OLM has nominated Carol Mangani and Felix & Maureen Pizzulli. The Pizzullis’ have been instrumental for the past 62 yrs. in the development of our parish from building our school and church to volunteering in many ministries. Even to this day, Felix can be seen as a faithful usher at 5pm Mass. Carol Mangani has been a devoted volunteer. Beginning with Religious Education, First Saturday Rosary, Evangelization, faith sharing groups, Carmelites and much more. Carol’s deep faith continues to be an inspiration to our community. OLM is extremely grateful to the Pizzulli family and Carol Mangani. May God continue to bless you!

Please join us on Wed., October 15th to pray a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. Spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe - 201-274-6688 for more info.