In this holy season of Christmas, we are so thankful. . .
For the many members of the parish who spent hours of their time constructing the nativity scenes for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and the town of Tenafly and for those who donated their time and talent to decorate our church this Christmas and beautify it throughout the year.
For all those parishioners who embraced our annual Giving Tree project for St. Simon Stock Church in the Bronx and Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, and “Stockings For Our Sisters” for the Franciscan Sisters in Tenafly, the Sisters of St. Joseph in Teaneck, and the Sisters of Notre Dame in Dumont. And to all those who responded to the Sisters of Life outreach to struggling expectant mothers and children.
For all who teach our children — in the Academy, the Religious Education Program, and our parish’s Confirmation Program. Your support and creativity in reaching out to students and teens is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit working within you.
For the volunteers and donors to the Office of Concern who carry out the gospel mandate to feed the hungry.
For all who serve the meals in our name at Family Promise of Bergen County and especially for those willing to do so on Christmas Eve.
For all who give of their time, talent and treasure in so many ways to our parish’s outreach efforts.
For all our liturgical ministers who help make every single celebration of the Eucharist, from weekday Masses to Sunday Masses, First Friday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, and our Easter and Christmas Masses, prayerful and joyous. And for all those who give their time to all the liturgical needs of our church.
For all who give their time and talent to build community in our parish—everything from this year’s virtual events, Sacred Music Series, OLMC Book Club, Women’s Book Group and all that brings people together both in person and even when we cannot be together in person. And for those who brought Mass into our homes via live stream.