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.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
Confirmation is scheduled for Sunday, April 29th. Bishop Bootkoski has delegated Fr. Sean to confirm this
year’s Confirmandi and
First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 5th.
FROM SADLIER PUBLISHING...Help your family
understand the Sunday Readings. They will appreciate
and understand the Liturgy more by using our FREE activities, prayers and reflections for students and
adults in:
“This Weekly Liturgy” section on the Sadlier website at:
www.webelieveweb.com
Sunday April 15th Mary's Corner
An assortment of greeting cards, including
cards for First Holy Communion and Confirmation
are available at Mary’s Corner.
Please come in to browse all of the gift items we
have to offer.
You can visit Mary’s Corner this Sunday, April
15th, after all Masses, in the Fr. Russell
Room or weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays)
in the Office of Faith Formation.
Youth Group NiteLife Middle School Meeting, Sunday, April 15th
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.
Tuesday Morning Prayer group, April 17th, 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, April 18th
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, April 18th 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.
Knights Annual Drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities, April 21-22.
The Knights will be conducting their Annual Drive
for people with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) on the
weekend of April 21st-22nd. Fr. Sean has graciously
given the Knights permission to stand outside the
entrances of the Church after all Masses that weekend
to solicit donations for this annual statewide
event. All monies collected by the council are retained
in the area, with donations going to the
McAuley School, Camp Jotoni and the ARC. Knights
will be wearing yellow vests and will be “shaking
their cans” asking for donations. Please stop by and
help us to help those less fortunate. Thank you, as
always, for your continuing support of our charitable
endeavors.
Ministry Appreciation Day, April 22nd at 11:30 AM
TO ALL MINISTRY LEADERS AND
MINISTRY MEMBERS:
Adoration;
Altar Linens;
Altar Rosary Society;
Altar Servers;
Bereavement Support;
Catechesis;
Catholic Scripture Study;
Children's Liturgy;
Clerical;
Consolation;
Counters;
Family Mass;
Good Samaritan;
Joseph Society;
Knights of Columbus;
Knitting/Crocheting Group;
Lazarus;
Lectors;
Lenten Faith Sharing Group;
Marriage Enrichment;
Ministers of Communion;
Music Ministry;
Padre Pio Prayer Group;
Pastoral Council;
Photo Ministry;
Prayer Garden;
RCIA;
Respect Life Ministry;
Runnells Hospital;
Sacristans;
Social Committee;
Spirituality Enrichment; Ushers & Greeters; Website Ministry;
Wellness;
and the Youth Ministry.
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 on April 22, 2012, 11:30 AM Mass, 12:30 PM Luncheon. Click here for more information and to fill out the attached RSVP form and send it back to us before March 19th.
2012 OLM Golf Outing, May 16th
It’s that time again...
2012 OLM GOLF OUTING,
Basking Ridge Country Club
May 16th
1:00 PM shot-gun (approx.)
Cost: $125.00 per player.
For more details, call Greg O’Reilly at (908) 347-2226 or
visit the Parish website.
Vacation Bible School July 16-20, 2012
Vacation Bible School at OLM is coming …
save the dates: July 16-20, 2012. Open to students who will have completed
grades K—5.
If you are interested in assisting with this fun,
event-filled week, please join us at a planning
meeting on Tuesday, March 20th at 10:00 AM
in the St. Cecilia Room.