" Be hospitable to one another without complaining.  As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:9-10

"We gather at the Eucharist table, we are fed both Word and Sacrament and at the end of Mass we are told, "Go in peace to love and serve the Lord."  We must ask ourselves how committed we are to this exhortation at the end of Sunday Mass. Our parish can only be as strong as our individual commitment to God's desire for us to serve one another." Father Michael D. Lombardo

We invite you to learn about our parish's ministries by clicking on the topics to left.   Click here to review the 2009 OLC Stewardship Journey Highlights.

 Ministry News 

Receiving the Eucharist at Home…. 
If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is temporarily or permanently homebound and would like a visit and/or receive Holy Communion, we are willing to respond.  Please let us know your situation by calling Harriet Peters at 973-839-8472

Eucharistic Ministers Are Needed!

We need your help at the 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Masses each Sunday!  The Eucharistic Ministers are entrusted with the special responsibility of assisting in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass.  Please contact Dennis Latzoni at 973-835-5578, if you can participate in this rewarding ministry.  

Rainbows for Gods Children - 
Registrations are still being accepted.  Meetings are on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at OLCA.  The next session will be in the Fall of  2010.  Please contact Sister Arlene (973) 839 -3444 ext. 116 or Nancy Przetak at 973-831-0398.

Social Justice Ministry -   Click on the following links to read more about our recent projects.  Please contact Joanne Shershin 973-942-1726
Cheryl Freidman 973-942-6224 if you would like to join this wonderful ministry.

We are in need of members to help serve in our Lazarus Ministry.  Volunteers in the ministry provide liturgical support by carrying the cross, holy water and handling the pall.  Additionally, they may provide Lector and Eucharistic minister support during funeral liturgies.  We need your help!  If you have any questions regarding this ministry do not hesitate to call Kathleen Ahearn at 973-696-7528

 Bereavement Meeting
A series of six consecutive sessions relating to the grief process is being offered for anyone who has recently lost a family member or friend.  Sr. Arlene will facilitate the sessions. If you have any questions, please call Sr. Arlene at 973-839-3444 x 116. If you plan to attend please call Diane Snowden at ext. 111     
 
Congratulations OLC Bible Study Group…
This September, the OLC Bible Study group will be celebrating its 7th year of study together. Currently, twenty-one men and women meet each Thursday at 7:15 pm in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome. We are beginning the study of the Gospel of Mark in September. Please come join us, no experience necessary, only a desire to hear the word of God. Each week we read together and discuss Scripture. Our goal is to broaden our understanding of God's word, enrich our faith, and enhance our personal relationship with God. To date we have completed twenty one books of the Bible. For further information, please contact Rich Seraphine at: Phone: 973-633-5404 or E-mail: seraphine48@msn.com