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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 [email protected].

Join us on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm in the church to celebrate the Christmas season with a beautiful Rosary service. Reflect on each of the joyful mysteries and sing along to your favorite Christmas hymns. Invite friends and family! For more information, please contact Annmarie Scorzo at 973-714-9908.

For the past 24 years, the Turkeys 4U student program has operated in coordination with the Montville Unico Foundation. All donations collected will be used to purchase turkeys and food certificates for local families, the Kinnelon Food Pantry, Father English Center and the Interfaith Food Pantry. Donations by check should be made payable to the Montville Unico Foundation and mailed to PO Box 788, Montville, NJ 07045. In the memo section write Turkeys 4U. Or donate online by using the QR code. Thank you for your support!

Please join us on Wed., November 19th 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.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS 9AM IN THE CHURH Gentle Reminder: The Parish office will close at 1pm on Wed., Nov. 26 and will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and Friday Nov. 28th. For an emergency that requires a priest call 973-617-7089.

GENTLE REMINDER: Pick up your pre-ordered Christmas wreaths next weekend, Nov. 22/23. 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 [email protected].

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, [email protected] 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.