“Slow down. Take a deep breath. What’s the hurry? Why wear yourself out?” ~ Jeremiah 2:25. God doesn’t want us to be stressed out or so busy that we race through life. God longs to give us peace, rest, and repose. Please join men from our parish family for a quiet listening retreat on Friday, 01/31/2020 to Sunday, 02/02/2020 at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, NJ. Loyola is a welcoming, sacred place where you can slow down, be quiet and still with God, and experience His deep peace. The weekend includes preached talks on a theme, daily Mass, Reconciliation, a Healing Mass, optional private consultations with retreat leaders, outdoor stations of the cross and generous amounts of free time for personal prayer and reflection. It is truly a wonderful experience and the cost is a free will offering. All are welcome at Loyola regardless of financial status. For more information or to register, contact Damiano Servidio, [email protected], (973) 407-0186 or visit www.kofc3359.org for on-line registration.
ATTENTION ALL MEN – Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls will host a MEN’S CORNERSTONE RETREAT on Friday-Saturday, January 24-25. Join in this great opportunity to meet other men who seek a conversion of the heart and strengthening through the Holy Spirit. “Now is the Time!” to join in this 24 hour experience that brings faith to life. Come listen to and reflect upon experiences that demonstrate how God is present in our lives, how Christ is calling you, and how He is the cornerstone! Registration online: https://ndcarmel.com. You may also contact Erwin Dsouza 908.635.4135 or Matthew Cooney 973.832.5932.
The Knights of Columbus Councils 514 and 3359 invite you to join the bus trip to the 47th March for Life in Washington, DC on Friday, January 24th. The bus will depart at 6 a.m. from the Gardner Field Park and Ride in Denville. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 5:15 a.m. in Saint Mary Church in Denville prior to departure. There is no charge for the bus, but please bring $10 to cover the DC METRO cost and a tip for the bus driver. Please contact Deacon Jim Rizos at 973.627.2595 or [email protected] to reserve your place. If you are unable to join the march, please keep the cause for life in your prayers.
Many thanks to the Rosyglo Foundation for their donation of $1,000 to Divine Mercy Academy for the scholarship fund which will assist a needy student to attend our Catholic school in Rockaway. The Rosyglo Foundation honors the life and good works of Sister Thomasine Smith, SCC. Sister resided in our convent for many years and we pray that she will now be numbered among the saints in God’s Kingdom.
DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY & THE PARISH OFFICE ARE CLOSED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd. ALL PARISH & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED AND THIS DOES INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY AND HOLY HOUR! STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS!