News and Upcoming Events
OLM PRAISE BAND
The brand new OLM Praise Band
is looking for singers, guitar, piano and bass players,
drummers and other instrumentalists as well. We will
lead the worship music for several Masses each month,
including the monthly 9th Grade Confirmation Mass/class. If you or anyone you know might be interested,
please contact Brian Flanagan, Director of Youth Ministry
at downtoearthOLM@gmail.com or (908) 647-1075.
Youth Group NiteLife Middle School Meeting, Sunday, February 12th
All you have to do is show up! Bring your friends! Bring your enemies! Send your kids! (No pets please).
The first Middle School meeting is Sunday, September 18th at 7:30 PM in the Youth Group Room. Come back every Sunday night same time, same place! For more information contact Brian at downtoearthOLM@gmail.com or by phone at 908-647-1075. You can check out his facebook page at facebook.com/DownToEarthMinistry or at the youth ministry web page at http://www.downtoearthministry.org.
February 6th - February 25th, Easter candy and magazine fundraiser!
The Office of Faith Formation is sponsoring an Easter candy and magazine fundraiser!
The fundraiser will run from February 6 – 25. Catalogs are available in the Faith Formation office. Magazine subscriptions can be new or a renewal and be ordered throughout the year. If you would like to order magazines online, please go to www.aphearst.com, click on the shop now icon and enter code: WC6180. Thank you for your support!
Tuesday Morning Prayer group, February 7th, after 9:00 a.m. Mass
WE NEED YOU Please consider joining a group of faith-filled women who
come together each week to share their faith and pray for
the needs of others. The Tuesday Prayer Group will start
up on the first Tuesday of September (6th) after the 9:00
A.M. Mass in the Chapel. The group meets weekly. We
will have meetings in the Fr. Russell room across the
street in the Church.
Anyone interested, please call Veronica Campione at
(908) 647-3939. We need new members. Thank you!
Youth Group NiteLife High School Meeting, Wednesday, February 8th
All you have to do is show up! Bring your friends! Bring your enemies! Send your kids! (No pets please).
The first High School meeting is Wednesday, September 14th at 7:30 PM in the Youth Group Room. Come back every Wednesday night same time, same place! For more information contact Brian at downtoearthOLM@gmail.com or by phone at 908-647-1075. You can check out his facebook page at facebook.com/DownToEarthMinistry or at the youth ministry web page at http://www.downtoearthministry.org.
Bible Study, Thursday, February 9th at 9:45 or 7:30 p.m.
The Parish Bible Study Program for the fall 2011 starts on 9/15. The 2011-2012 program will cover all four Gospels, with special emphasis on their Old Testament background and roots. If you have any questions, contact Paul Major, 732-868-4566, papamajor@verizon.net.
February 6th - February 25th, Easter candy and magazine fundraiser!
The Office of Faith Formation is sponsoring an Easter candy and magazine fundraiser!
The fundraiser will run from February 6 – 25. Catalogs are available in the Faith Formation office. Magazine subscriptions can be new or a renewal and be ordered throughout the year. If you would like to order magazines online, please go to www.aphearst.com, click on the shop now icon and enter code: WC6180. Thank you for your support!
A Bowl of Red, Saturday, February 11th after the 5PM Mass
Join us for a Bowl of Red (chili) and a fun
family evening following the 5:00 PM
Mass on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
The Centennial Committee will host a chili,
chili dog, hot dog, cornbread and cake, fun-filled evening,
with a movie for the children. Chili chefs will
compete for prizes and you will find; mild, spicy, with
beans and without—chili varieties from which to choose.
Get a jump on Valentine’s Day. Gather up your family
for Mass, then mosey on down to Shepherd’s Hall for
a fun evening. You won’t be disappointed.
If you are interested in cooking up a batch of chili and
competing for some outrageous prizes, please call Paul
Rust at (732) 369-6538 or e-mail eiandpaul@aol.com.
February 13th- 16th Parish Mission
We are very blessed to have the Community of the
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) lead our
Centennial Parish Mission. At the weekend Masses
on February 11th and 12th, Fr. Bernard Murphy, an
internationally renowned mission leader and
speaker, will introduce us to the CFR parish mission,
which will run the week of February 13th at
7:30 PM in the Church as follows:
Monday 2/13-The Eucharist: I Am the Bread of Life
(Eucharistic Adoration and directed prayer)
Tuesday 2/14-God’s Infinite Mercy and Love
(Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation)
Wednesday 2/15-Eucharistic Healing Service
(Preparation for Holy Week )
Thursday 2/16-Mass in Honor of Our Lady
(Procession of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Take this time for yourself and your family to draw
closer to God, gain strength in Him, and refresh your
spiritual journey. More details will be forthcoming in the parish bulletin
and on the parish website.
March 9-11th 52 Annual OLM Men's Retreat Group
52 ANNUAL OLM MEN’S RETREAT GROUP
Please join us for a spiritual experience at:
LOYOLA HOUSE OF RETREATS, MORRISTOWN, N.J.
the weekend of March 9-11, 2012.
For additional details, contact John Truglio at (732) 469-
3886 or vjohntruglio@aol.com
Ministry Appreciation Day, April 22nd at 11:30 AM
TO ALL MINISTRY LEADERS AND
MINISTRY MEMBERS
SAVE THE DATE!
MINISTRY APPRECIATE DAY
April 22, 2012, 11:30 AM Mass,
12:30 PM Luncheon
As part of our Centennial Celebration, Fr. Sean and the
Pastoral Counsel will honor and celebrate all Ministries
throughout our Parish who have given of their time and
talent over the years.