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We thank you, O God, for blessing of friendship: for friends who love us, who share our sorrows, who laugh with us in celebration, who bear our pain, who need us as we need them, who weep as we weep, who hold us when words fail, and who give us the freedom to be ourselves. Bless our friends with health, wholeness, life, and love. AMEN

In the month of January clients from the men and women's residential program had the opportunity to participate in the high adrenaline activity of rock climbing at the New Jersey Rock Climbing Gym.

The Department for Persons with Disabilities recently received their reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). DPD has been COA accredited since 1986.

We were proud to participate in Project Homeless Connect, a daylong, consumer focused, one-stop event designed to provide an array of resources and support to those experiencing homelessness in our Morris County community.

God of the prophets, God of Christ: we are reminded today that your blessings do not necessarily follow the logic of the world. We pray for a more just world. Help us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized; show us your presence in the faces of those the world forgets. In a society divided so many labels we alone have created, remind us that we are created in your image, each of us a beautiful reflection of you, each of us your beloved child. AMEN

Thank you to Seton Hall Prep and Camp New Day for all they do for the I/DD community

Thank you to the WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) Program for their support!

God bless our Hope House Food Pantry Volunteers!

Thank you Pastor, Father Brian Sullivan and Parish Family of Christ the King, New Vernon for their thoughtful contribution through the We Care, We Share Program.

Catholic Charities, Department for Persons with Disabilities will be honoring Father Matthew Twiggs at their Annual Murray House Dinner Dance.

Dear Lord, A fresh new year is now underway. Let us be thankful for the blessings of the past year and to take stock of all our achievements. Keep us aware that New Year 2019 is another opportunity to start afresh, to start strong, to put on a new self, and yet another chance to do seek you in the busy moments of each day. Help us to see your handiwork in, among and around our daily moments and never tire of starting again. AMEN