PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Prayer shawls are available to anyone in need of comfort during an illness or difficult time. To request a shawl, or donate yarn contact Julie jlpuccia@optonline.net.

My name is Grace Van Hoven, and I am participating in the Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries program, a student-led initiative that raises awareness and funds to support patients and families affected by blood cancers. Through this campaign, my team and I are working to help fund research, advocacy, and patient support. After Mass on February 22nd at 7:30, 9, 11am, and 6pm, I will be available to share more about my mission and accept donations through a QR code or cash. Thank you for your prayers and support. Grace Van Hoven

MASSES - 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 4:30 PM (ASHES ONLY), 7:00 PM All Masses and Ash Service will be held in the Church.

A free recording of the Bible which follows a reading plan by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline. The readings are done by Fr. Mike Schmitz who also provides a brief commentary. Each episode is approx. 20 mins. and includes 2-3 scripture readings, a reflection and guided prayer by Fr. Mike. You can play the most recent or scroll for one you missed. The best part is that the podcast can be started at any time and listened to at any pace! For podcast links and more details please contact Katy Schrope 201-572-8222 or HallowAtOLM@gmail.com.

My name is Grace Van Hoven, and I am participating in the Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries program, a student-led initiative that raises awareness and funds to support patients and families affected by blood cancers. Through this campaign, my team and I are working to help fund research, advocacy, and patient support. After Mass on February 22nd at 7:30, 9, 11am, and 6pm, I will be available to share more about my mission and accept donations through a QR code or cash. Thank you for your prayers and support. Grace Van Hoven

The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a Food Drive on Saturday, February 7TH from 9am to 5pm at Stop and Shop in Kinnelon. Please stop by and help by donating. A list of items needed will be provided. The food collected will be delivered to the local food pantries!

MASSES - 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 4:30 PM (ASHES ONLY), 7:00 PM All Masses and Service will be held in the church.

Please join us for Soup & Stations on Friday evenings during Lent! We will gather in the Church at 6PM for a family-friendly Stations of the Cross, followed by a meatless soup supper & fellowship in the Ryan Room. This will take place on the following Fridays: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20. If you'd like to make a soup to share, email LexieLitvin@gmail.com or use QR Code for Sign-up-genius.

Join the Ladies Guild Meeting this Monday, Feb. 9TH at 1:00 pm - Ryan Room, for a fun afternoon of crafting Valentine Cards for the residents of the NJ Firemen's Home in Boonton. All supplies will be provided. For Info. contact Diane Lattanzio learningwithmrsl@gmail.com.

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.

You are invited…October 4 - 14, 2026 In the Footsteps of St Paul Join Fr. Vidal Gonzalez of Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel. Highlights include Istanbul, Ancient Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary (Acts 19), Athens, Corinth and a two-night cruise to Patmos, Crete, and Santorini in an all-inclusive package. For more info: please visit https://ndcarmel.com Any questions and to register, contact Tanya D’Souza at tancait@gmail.com or 862-209-9037.

We are grateful to all who contributed so far this year. If you have not sent in your Christmas envelope yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Christmas 2025 $79,151 (to date) Christmas 2025 Budget $75,000

A sincere thank you to those who contributed to the Annual Christmas Fund, which was established to help those in need locally. Also, a very special thank you to the fund's founding benefactor. Thirty parishioners donated over $15,000, including the matching contribution, which enabled us to help families and organizations that were very much in need this year. May God bless you for your support!

WEDNESDAY – January 21st following the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel there will be Adoration & Rosary for Life. For information, please contact Joe - 201-274-6688.

Your continued, generous support throughout the many years has been a blessing to both staff and clients. You truly give us hope and have changed the lives of so many. Happy New Year and God Bless you. Angela Vance - Eva’s Kitchen

HOUSE OF HOPE CLOSED UNTIL FEB. 1ST No contributions will be accepted at this time. Thank you for understanding.

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

At the beginning of this new year, we would like to update our parishioner database. Please email the Parish Office if your contact information has changed (address, cell phone, no longer use landline, email etc.) secy@olmchurch.org. Thank you!

Catholic Charities received 185 gift cards, (the goal was 150). Also, a generous knitter donated 10 beautiful hat & scarf sets which will be sent to the Outreach to At-Risk Youth Program, OTARY*. OLM parishioners are truly outstanding. Thank you for your annual support. *Outreach to At-Risk Youth, an afterschool program providing a safe and supportive environment for Paterson teens, (ages 12-18), where one in four residents live in poverty. The program supports young persons’ social-emotional growth, empowers them to make healthy choices, and to become role models for their peers and community. OTARY, offers an array of enrichment activities, academic support, life-skills training, career development, and mentorship.

The Paterson diocese will once again participate in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on January 23, 2026. If you would like to attend, the day schedule and transportation cost information are available at www.insidethewalls.org/national-march-for-life or scan the QR code.