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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 [email protected].

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.) [email protected]. 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.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].