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As the dawn breaks on a new year, let us give thanks for all we hold dear; our health, our family and our friends. 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 2024 be a peaceful and prayerful year. God Bless, Fr. Steve & Staff

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – January 5, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending with Benediction at 5pm. FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – January 6, 2024 8:15am Mass will be followed by praying the rosary as Our Lady requested for the conversion of Russia.

On behalf 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 heart be filled with love, joy and peace. Yours in Christ, Fr. Steve.

Especially at this time, as we welcome the Christ Child into our hearts, we are thankful for the gift of life. The Paterson diocese will once again participate in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on this Friday, January 19, 2024.

The OLM Christmas concert committee wants to send our warmest gratitude to all of the parishioners and sponsors who came out to celebrate the Christmas Concert. It was such a wonderful evening that could not have been achieved without our incredible community that never ceases to amaze. May God bless you all and we wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and happiest New Year.

Today, we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. A special blessing of new parents will be offered. If you are expecting or adopting a child, please come forward for this blessing and presentation of a symbolic pink flower.

Please join us in a Rosary for Life on Wednesday, December 20th in the Chapel immediately following the 8:15 am Mass.

On The fourth Sunday of Advent Dec. 23rd & 24th, Masses will be held on Saturday 5 PM, and Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM. This fulfills your Sunday obligation.

Thank you to all the Knights, led by Ron Scilla, for a magical Santa Breakfast last weekend! Over 400 “nice” folks had a visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus to share their Christmas wishes. A huge thank you to the Claus’s - we know you are busy this time of year and your visit to OLM was truly appreciated! Meeting: Dec. 15 - Informal Social - 6pm @ River of Beer

Thank you to all who donated gift cards for the giving tree. This weekend is the deadline for returning gift cards, so please place your cards in the designated boxes in the church or chapel.