Please support the American Legion Blood Drive, Thurs. January 15th, 2026, at America Legion located at 69 Carey Ave, Butler, 3pm to 6pm. Email to register at Joeywindowsdrums@aol.com

As we begin this New Year, let us live each day in the most loving ways, the God-conscious way. Have a Blessed and Healthy New Year filled with new hope and may 2026 be a peaceful and prayerful year. God Bless, Fr. Steve & Staff

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – January 3, 2026 8:15am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – January 4, 2026 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the Living Rosary

On behalf of the entire staff, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and blessed New Year. As you celebrate the miracle of this special season, may your hearts be filled with love, joy and peace. Yours in Christ, Fr. Steve and OLM Staff.

The OLM Christmas Concert committee extends its sincere gratitude to all the parishioners and sponsors who supported the Musical Celebration of Christmas. It was such a wonderful evening thanks to all of you! May God bless you all and the committee wishes everyone a joyous Christmas.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RECRUITMENT WELCOME RON CZULADA The OLM Council Field Agent will speak at all Masses, January 3rd & 4th about what it means to be a Knight and encourage men of the Parish to join our council. He will share the benefits available through the K of C, including life insurance, disability income, long-term care and retirement annuities. If you are a member of the Knights, related to a member or a Catholic man interested in joining the Knights and to learn more about these benefits, please stop by the table after Mass.

A holly, jolly thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Knights of Columbus, led by Ron Scilla and Jim James, and all those who attended the wonderful Breakfast with Santa last weekend. A great time was had by all, and we hear that EVERYONE is on the Nice List this year!

A Christmas Matching Fund has been established to assist neighbors in need at Christmas time. 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 OLM parishioner has volunteered to “match” up to $5,000 of what is collected by the Parish. Your prayerful consideration is greatly appreciated.

The Ladies Guild thanks everyone who donated so generously to the Giving Tree program that provides gift cards for the Catholic Family Center in Paterson. You have blessed so many with your contributions!

Theme: “Mary, A Woman in the Kitchen, A Woman of Faith” Speaker: Sister Theresa Lee, Chancellor, Diocese of Paterson Where: OLM Auditorium Continental breakfast and light lunch served. More details to follow!

Beginning in January a new “book club” group will meet using the “Bible in a Year” podcast to read the Bible all the way through in 2026 (we will show you how to access the podcast). Please join us in a SHORT hybrid information session on Wed., January 21, 2026, at 7pm in the church Ryan Room. You can also livestream this information session by using the link below: https://meet.google.com/kye-zysy-gan. For more info, call Katy Schrope at (201)572-8222 or email HallowAtOLM@gmail.com.

A wonderful way to memorialize your loved ones this Christmas is with a special offering by placing a donation in your Christmas Flower envelope.

Fr. Tim Dowling and Good Shepherd Parish are planning a trip to Ireland - July 14 - 22, 2026 and would like to include any interested OLM parishioners to join them. More details of the trip are available on the OLM website www.olmchurch.org. PLEASE NOTE: A reasonable level of fitness is required for this itinerary.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – December 5TH Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – December 6TH 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION DECEMBER 8, 2025 8:15am Mass in the Chapel – 7pm Mass in the Church. Ladies Guild Reception to Follow 7PM Mass in the Ryan Room

Mondays during Advent, Dec. 1st, 15th, 22nd, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Reconciliation and Adoration will be held in the Chapel. NOTE: No Reconciliation Dec. 8th - Immaculate Conception Mass

A wonderful way to memorialize your loved ones this Christmas is with a special offering by placing a donation in your Christmas Flower envelope.

The Ladies Guild invites all parishioners following the 7pm Immaculate Conception Mass on Dec. 8th to the Ryan Room for light refreshments - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, receive our heartfelt gratitude at this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health, the love we have for one another, our family and friends. In Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued grace and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the name of Jesus, Your Son. Amen. Wishing you and your family many blessings of health and happiness. God Bless, Fr. Steve and OLM Staff!

DIDN’T ORDER? THERE ARE EXTRA WREATHS AVAILABLE FOR SALE. If you would like to purchase a Christmas wreath please contact Peg at 973-809-6974 or email pegmarkert@gmail.com.