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Welcome Back and Happy Fall! Come join us as we plan for our upcoming fundraiser and winter activities for the Ladies Guild. Invite a friend - all women of the parish are welcome! Date: Monday, October 12th Time: 1:00-2:30 pm Place: Ryan Room Topics: Wreath Sale Fundraiser and Giving Tree

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – Oct. 2nd – Following 8:15am Mass FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – Oct. 3rd – Following 8:15am Mass Praying of the Living Rosary.

NOTICE - OLM must be in compliance with the Kinnelon Fire Department and Accessible Parking Regulations. Parishioners are asked to use the general parking spaces in the main parking lot in front or behind the school when attending Mass. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Join us on Wednesday, September 30th in supporting the Butler/Kinnelon Veterans Wreaths group at Tastefully British. Large Fish or Chicken Dinners are available from 4 – 8PM, 163 Union Ave Bloomingdale NJ. Please support this worthy event.

Couples, were you married in 2001, 1976 or 1966? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60th, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion held at 3:00pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting your parish office. The deadline to register is October 16th. Congratulations!

OLM Parishioners in grades 3-8 are eligible to play CYO basketball at Holy Spirit – and many already do! Registration for the 2026-2027 season is now open. For registration or questions, please contact Tom Conroy [email protected] or (551-265-7307).

Thank you everyone who joined us for our Annual Parish Picnic! Even though it rained the indoor setup felt just as joyful as any sunny day in the park. From the delicious food, fellowship shared, laughter at the Magic Show, everything truly made it a memorable day. We are especially grateful to all the Knights for organizing, cooking and making the day a fantastic event. We could not have done it without you!!! Special thanks to Kevin Kavanagh and Art Anastasia for their food donations and to Party Connections and Party Squad for their services. The day goes in the books as one of the BEST PICNICS!

Hospitality is back beginning September 20th! Please join us for fellowship in the narthex of the church after the 9:00am Mass for coffee, tea, juice, and snacks. If you're interested in helping with this ministry, please email [email protected].

Couples, were you married in 2001, 1976 or 1966? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 60+, 50th or 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion held at 3:00pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting your parish office. The deadline to register is October 16th. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once you register. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

Lord, we thank You for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day. We ask for rest when we are weary. We ask Your guidance for those seeking employment, and we ask that You be with those who we might never see but who work tirelessly daily for the good of us all. Amen. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 7th

HOSPITALITY AFTER 9:00 AM MASS BEGINS SEPT. 20TH Hospitality is back beginning September 20th! Please join us for fellowship in the narthex of the church after the 9:00am Mass for coffee, tea, juice, and snacks. If you're interested in helping with this ministry, please email [email protected].

OCIA MEETING ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS The first meeting of OCIA will be held on Wed., September 16th at 7 pm in the Parish house. For info call Carol @ 973-283-2218.

Do you desire a closer relationship with Jesus and Mary? Consider joining the Lay Carmelites of OLM. We meet the 3rd Sunday of the month, and our first meeting will be on September 20th @ 12:00 pm in the Ryan Room. All are welcome! For more information contact Carol at 973-283-2218.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

STRENGTH - that God gives them the strength to do what they need to do each day. COURAGE - that they will be brave as they face the challenges that are before them. PEACE - that their hearts will be calm and peaceful as they go through their day. DIRECTION - that they will embrace what is good and right. PROTECTION - that God keeps them safe and protects them. COMPASSION - to show compassion to those in need. JUSTICE - to give them a sense of justice to stand up for what is right and to defend the weak. WISDOM - that they will grow in knowledge and understanding. HOPE - give them the hope that comes through You. LOVE - that our children are filled with the love of God and know how deeply they are loved, and that love will overflow onto others.

The first meeting of OCIA will be held on Wed., September 16th at 7 pm in the Parish house. For info call Carol @ 973-283-2218.

Catechists/teachers: Please check your email for information about upcoming catechist meetings.

Saturday, August 15th is not a Holy day of Obligation. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates our Blessed Mother’s ascension to Heaven, “body and soul,” after “having completed the course of her earthly life.” Blessed Mother Pray for Us!

Please join us on Wednesday, August 19th in the Chapel, to pray a Rosary for Life, immediately following the 8:15 am Mass. This is a great opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Call Joe at 201-274-6688 for more info.

Do you desire a closer relationship with Jesus and Mary? Consider joining the Lay Carmelites of OLM. We meet the 3rd Sunday of the month, and our first meeting will be on September 20th @ 12:00 pm in the Ryan Room. All are welcome! For more information contact Carol at 973-283-2218.