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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . Both parents are encour- aged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of St. Cecilia’s Parish for 2 months prior to the child’s baptism date. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in ad- vance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the Parish Office. 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: www.st-cecilia.org Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17 Saint Cecilia Parish MASSES Weekends Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am 10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese) Holydays Vigil 7:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am, & 7:30 pm Weekday Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am followed by Novena Confessions Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Any time by appointment Susan Brennan TRUSTEE James Gallagher TRUSTEE Rev. Sigmund Peplowski PASTOR Rev. Cerilo Javinez PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR Deacon Paul Willson Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Mr. James Clancy DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Mrs. Ann Mitchell PRINCIPAL Mrs. Diane Boykow CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Charles Linnell MUSIC DIRECTOR PARISH PRAYER LIFE NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday @ 9:30 am, Monday Night Bible Study @ 7:30 pm, Mommy Bible Study @ 9:30 am on Thursdays CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wed. @ 7:00 pm (PO) HOLY HOUR : Monday @ 7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA : Sunday @ 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults (PO) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP : Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY All Catholic Churches in the United States require from Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a sponsor for Confirmation a certificate of eligibility. This document certifies that the Godparent/sponsor is a registered member of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the sacra- ments regularly and contributes to the support of the Church via the Sunday offering envelope program or “Parish Pay”. It is the responsibility of the individual to meet these requirements as listed in the Code of Canon Law , #874. Parish Office Hours Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . Both parents are encour-aged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of St. Cecilia’s Parish for 2 months prior to the child’s baptism date.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in ad-vance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the Parish Office.

90 Church Street

Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: www.st-cecilia.org Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish

MASSES

Weekends

Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am

10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese)

Holydays

Vigil 7:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am, & 7:30 pm

Weekday Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am

Saturday 8:00 am followed by Novena

Confessions

Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Any time by appointment

Susan Brennan TRUSTEE

James Gallagher TRUSTEE

Rev. Sigmund Peplowski PASTOR

Rev. Cerilo Javinez

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR

Deacon Paul Willson

Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT

COORDINATOR

Mr. James Clancy

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION

Mrs. Ann Mitchell

PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Diane Boykow

CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Charles Linnell

MUSIC DIRECTOR

PARISH PRAYER LIFE NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday @ 9:30 am, Monday Night Bible Study @ 7:30 pm, Mommy Bible Study @ 9:30 am on Thursdays

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wed. @ 7:00 pm (PO) HOLY HOUR : Monday @ 7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA : Sunday @ 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults (PO) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am

CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY All Catholic Churches in the United States require from

Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a sponsor

for Confirmation a certificate of eligibility. This document

certifies that the Godparent/sponsor is a registered member

of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the sacra-

ments regularly and contributes to the support of the

Church via the Sunday offering envelope program or

“Parish Pay”. It is the responsibility of the individual to

meet these requirements as listed in the Code of Canon

Law , #874.

Parish Office Hours

Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00

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The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, LCpl. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kel-

ley E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, Capt. Anthony Odierno, Cpl. Kong V. Nguyen, Cpl. Jim Van Valen, LCPL Anthony Eres-man, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Co-lon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thomp-son, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine Keith Leitner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braunhausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Cpl Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Mi-chael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love.

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Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick,

Carol Centonze, Jane Gorcica, Sam Sessa, Hank Brown, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, Joanna Sacco, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni,

Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Cheryl Anne Borne-mann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cous-ins., Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Carmen Liuzza, Jr., Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion & Philipp Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vin-cent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons.

THE WORD OF GOD

Here are the readings for next Sunday

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Monday, October 22, St. John Paul II, Pope 6:30 am—Special Intention for our Holy Father the Pope 8:00 am—Zena Sweet req. by the Prudente Family Tuesday, October 23, Saint John of Capistrano, Priest 6:30 am—Peter Chmiel req. by Family 8:00 am—Florence Swan req. by Joan Callahan & Family Wednesday, October 24, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop

6:30 am—Special Intention for World Peace 8:00 am— Clara Jozwiak req. by Family Thursday, October 25, Weekday 6:30 am—Margaret Tironi req. by Helen Grawehr 8:00 am—Anastatia Rychlicki req. by Stella Rychlicki Friday, October 26, Weekday 6:30 am—Peter Chmiel req. by Family 8:00 am—Helen Vitcusky req. by daughter, Roberta Vitcusky Saturday, October 27, Weekday 8:00 am—Generosa Alvarez req. by Malou Alvarez Thomas J. Haynes, Jr. req by the Haynes Family Sunday, October 28, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Marga Scielso req. by Gloria & Bill Stahl

Rose Lettera req. by Ray Wiest

7:00 pm— Louis Janosik req. by Rich & Carol Takacs

Otto Gartmann req. by Gloria & Bill Stahl

8:00 am— Florence Haskin req. by Barbara Quinby

Nicholas Maresca req. by the Kirchgessner Family 9:15 am—Phyllis Kuhlmey req. by loving daughters, Linda & Carline Kuhlmey Timothy Mohin req. by Karen Kufall 10:45 am—Adeline Annese & Stella DelColle req. by Family Paul Minetti req. by Kathie & John Hegarty

12:15 pm—Ida Cacciabeve req. by Gloria & Bill Stahl Eugene Barkocy req. by Rosalie & Bob Marmara

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending 10/14/18 Collection—Checks $ 3,377.00

Collection– Cash $ 7,803.50

ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,494.03

Total Weekly Collection 13,674.53

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 814,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 14,705.88

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (1,521.55)

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (18,215.28)

The Bread and Wine have been

donated in loving memory of

Louise Velotta &

Ronnie Gatzke

Req. by the Marmara Famliy

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PARISH EVENTS

ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

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Please be advised that all the “Senior Events” are open to everyone 55 and over from

St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes! Tuesday, October 30—Halloween & Pizza Social

Halloween & Pizza social for members only

Tuesday, November 6—Regular Meeting 11 am set up; 12-1 social hour, coffee & cake

1-2pm meeting, bingo & cards afterward

For more info call Lorraine @ 973-366-6871

Don’t forget about the St. Cecilia Seniors Adventure of The Seas on May 17, 2019

For more info: Call Alice Koller @ 973-627-8558

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Craft and Vendor Fair

The Rosary Society will be hosting their annual craft & ven-

dor fair on Saturday, November 10th, from 9:00 am—2:00

pm in Hayes Hall. Any questions please call 973-886-8023

or [email protected].

Can you do something beautiful for God? Please consider joining us in a peaceful prayerful vigil for one

hour a week or so during 40 Days for Life fall campaign which

runs from Sept 26th through November 4th. To sign up go to

40daysforlife.com and search for a location near you, or con-

tact: Morristown: Frances Spilman: [email protected]

Montclair: Lisa Hart: [email protected] Babies lives

depend on your prayers!

All Souls and Cemetery: The projects undertaken by

the cemetery committee for this season have been

completed. Paver stones around the Columbarium and

the erection of the altar are done. Also completed is

the walkway to the Crucifix Shrine. This work will be

blessed at the All Souls Cemetery Service which will

be held on Sunday, October 28th @ 1:30 pm. Join us

as we pray for the faithful departed and bless the

newly accomplished cemetery projects.

MEETING OF LECTORS – Father Zig would like to meet

with all lectors on Saturday morning, October 27th in the

church at 10 o’clock. Anyone interested in serving in this min-

istry is also invited to attend.

World Mission Sunday

THANK YOU for your generous response to the

collection for the Society for the Propagation of the

Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. Our

parish raised $1,666.00. You may stay connected

year round to the Pope’s missions, continuing the

commitment of World Mission Sunday, by visiting

MISSIO.org

CHILDREN’S OFFERING AT 9:15 SUNDAY MASS:

It has been suggested to me that the children at the 9:15 Sun-

day Mass have the opportunity to place an offering (their

loose change) in the offering basket which will be placed by

the altar. The children would be invited to place their offer-

ing in the basket following their return to the nave after par-

ticipating in the children’s liturgy. We will begin this prac-

tice next Sunday. Hopefully this will instill within our

young ones the desire to share what they possess with God.

Most children are already “joyful givers”. Father Zig

The Men’s Society Christmas

Card Sale

will resume the weekend of

November 3rd!

ALL SOULS DAY MASS FOR NEWLY DEPARTED –

All those who had died since last November 2nd to the pre-

sent will be remembered at the All Souls Day Mass on Fri-

day evening, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Family members of

the recently departed are invited to attend and to take the

memorial candle which will be lit in memory of their loved

one home or for placement at the grave.

2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Here I Am, Lord!

Our Diocese is blessed that there has been an increase in the

number of seminarians over the years. Let’s continue to

pray for these men as they concentrate on their studies and

reflect on how they will one day serve our parishes. They

deserve all our support, and one way to show this is by giv-

ing to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The Appeal helps fund

the significant financial costs associated with years of room,

board, tuition and other related expenses. Your gift today

helps prepare our seminarians for the future. For your con-

venience, you can make an online gift or pledge at

www.2018appeal.org. May God bless you for your sup-

port!

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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing information and

scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening, November

19th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 o’clock in the evening.

Father will be present to conduct the information session and an-

swer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament.

ATTENTION MEN – A new men’s group called FA-

THERS OF ST. JOSEPH will be meeting every other Sat-

urday morning at 5:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Office Build-

ing. The sole aim and purpose of the group is to labor for

the restoration, revitalization and redemption of human

fatherhood, in order that it may become what it has been

created to be: an efficacious icon that directs the human

family to its Father. The Fathers of St. Joseph gatherings

are not so much meetings as they are mini retreats, whose

aim is to communicate the spirituality of fatherhood in a

manner that encourages and inspires fathers to embrace,

engage and – by the power of the Holy Spirit – sanctify

their vocation. Our next meeting is October 27th.

BISHOP TO MAKE PASTORAL VISIT – We welcome

His Excellency, Bishop Arthur Serratelli to Saint Cecilia’s

for a pastoral visit on Saturday, October 27th. The Bishop

will celebrate the 4:30 Vigil Mass.

There will be a SPECIAL HEALING MISSION here at St.

Cecilia Church, conducted by Paul Rymniak, on Monday,

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2018.

All 3 evenings will begin at 7:00 pm.

The thrust of all of these evening will be FORGIVENESS

and HEALING. There will be PRIESTS available for CON-

FESSION also...Healing starts in the Confessional with the

Sacrament of Reconciliation, you might want to consider this

option during this time.

Healing is NOT just for the Physically Impaired. Mental and

Emotional stresses and strains can take a heavier toll on our

lives, even more than the worst of diseases. So if you or your

family is in need of HEALING in these areas, come and ex-

perience the Lord, and what He can do for you. Come and

enjoy Jesus by Worshiping Him. Come and see what Our

Lord has for you. Come and be healed.

CEMETERY PAVER STONES PROJECT – The memorial

paver stones will be installed in the Crucifix walkway prior to

All Souls Day, November 2nd. 52 memorial stones were do-

nated thus far and additional orders may be given by October

31st. The sale for memorial paver stones will reopen next April.

Please call the parish office for additional information. Seton Hall Preparatory School—New Jersey’s oldest

Catholic prep school—will be hosting its annual Open

House for 7th & 8th grade boys and their families on

Sunday, October 28th between noon and 3 pm. Visitors

will tour the campus and our brand new 44 acre Kelly Ath-

letic Complex, learn about the application process, enjoy a

bar-b-que, and have the opportunity to meet with teachers,

coaches, parents, and current students. For more info,

please contact Michael T. Zinsmeister, Director of Admis-

sion, at 973-325-6640 ro visit shp.org. Hazard Zet For-

ward!

Annual Senior Sisters Sale to Benefit Religious Teachers

Filippini—Villa Walsh, Mother Ninetta Hall, 455 Western

Ave., Morristown, NJ, Sunday, Nov. 4th— noon—5:00 pm.

Villa Walsh will host their annual Christmas Bazaar Ex-

travaganza on Nov 4th, featuring unique gifts, crafts, a

money raffle, baked goods, and much more. There’s also a

food court for nourishment while you shop. Come and en-

joy their pizza frittas made right on the premises as well as

luncheon packages of homemade Italian sandwiches and

desserts. You won’t be able to resist their home baked

cakes, pies, cookies, and Italian pizzelles along with their

traditional pangiallo. Please come and show your support

for the retired teachers and the Senior Sisters housed in the

infirmary.

ACROSS THE COUNTRY – You are invited to partici-

pate in an event which is taking place in 177 dioceses

around our nation on Monday evening, October 29th at Our

Lady of the Magnificant Church in Kinnelon. Due to lim-

ited seating, tickets (which are free) are required for this

event at The 177 PROJECT.COM. or by calling the church

at 973.838.6838. Doors open at 6 p.m. At 6:45 the Rosary

will be prayed, 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, 8:15 pm a

concert will take place by nationally acclaimed Jon Nevin

and Dana Catherine. RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS

TODAY!!!

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Monday, October 22 8:00 am—Parish Mission Tuesday, October 23 8:00 am—Parish Mission Wednesday, October 24 8:00 am—Parish Mission Thursday, October 25 9:30 am—Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) 7:00 pm—Faith Formation (Hayes Hall) Friday, October 26 6:00 pm—DMA Halloween Parties (Hayes Hall) 7:00 pm—The Catacombs—Youth Group (PO) Saturday, October 27 10:00 am—Lectors Meeting (Church) 4:30 pm—Bishop’s Mass (Church) Sunday, October 28 9:00 am—RCIA (Parish Office) 9:15 am—Children’s Liturgy 11:45 am—RCIA (Parish Office)

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

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RCIA:

Have you been worshiping with us or in another Catholic

Parish,

but have never officially taken steps to become Catholic?

Is another family member Catholic, but not you,

and you wonder what is the Faith they are practicing?

Were you baptized in the Catholic Church,

but have not been attending Catholic Mass for some time?

Are you seeking a deeper personal relationship with Jesus,

but have not been Baptized, or have not received First

Communion,

or have not been Confirmed in the Catholic Church?

Are you dating or engaged to a Catholic person,

and concerned what the effect of marrying a Catholic would

be?

Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass,

but just don’t know what the next step is in becoming a

Catholic?

Are you or your spouse a Catholic,

but do not have a Catholic wedding?

If any of the above questions apply to you,

contact Deacon Paul Willson at 973-551-0749,

Or leave contact information with Parish Office,

Or send an email to [email protected].

Respect Life Corner

20/20 Prayer Project

Father, we thank you for bringing us all together to

work on the 20/20 Project. We pray for the babies who are in danger of being aborted, their mothers, their fami-lies, and all the victims of the abortion industry. We ask that you provide us with the vision, hope, and resiliency, needed to pass the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" in New Jersey in the year 2020. We offer our work to you and ask that you make it fruitful. Give us the wisdom, humility, and courage to faithfully fight for equal rights for babies in the womb by relying completely on the power of Jesus' death and resurrection. Amen. I, (your name) pledge to devoutly pray this prayer for the 20/20 Project each day until the end of the year 2020.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP TO MEET AT SAINT CECILIA’S –

Our parish bereavement ministry is up and running once again. A six

week program for those who have lost a spouse, sibling or friend will

begin on Wednesday, November 28th in the parish office at 7 o’clock.

The sessions will take place on December 5 and 12 AND January 9,

16 and 23 (ALL WEDNESDAY EVENINGS). The program is open

to both parishioners and non parishioners. Please call the parish of-

fice for additional information (973.627.0313).

Thank you to all our parishioners who came out to support

Divine Mercy Academy at our Tricky Tray last Saturday! It

was a great success.

On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence devastated the states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The storm left 43 people dead in its wake, along with up to $22 billion in damage. Not too long after Florence hit, Hur-ricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle. Michael left 17 dead and 1.3 million homes and businesses without power. To aid the American Red Cross in their efforts to provide disaster relief, we are hosting a bake sale on Sat-urday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th after all masses. Please come and purchase a delicious treat to support the victims of Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael or you can provide monetary assistance. Thank you for your help and may God bless you!

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ST. SALOME, whose name in Hebrew evokes prosperity and peace and corresponds to the Greek Irene, is thought to be a sister or cousin of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, mentioned by St. John as being one of the three women standing at the foot of the Cross. St. Mark calls this woman Salome and St. Matthew characterizes her as “the mother of the sons of Zebedee.”

Mark also mentions her as one of the same three as they came to anoint the body of Jesus in the tomb early on Easter morning.

It was this holy woman who asked Jesus to give her two sons, James and John, a place of honor in His Kingdom. In His reply, Jesus addressed the two Apostles and lovingly directed them to the life of sacrifice, abnegation, and imitation of His sufferings. Their reward would come beyond the boundaries of time.

She is venerated as Patroness of the Church of Veroli, Italy, to which city an ancient tradition says she came, with two companions called Blasé and Demetrius, and proclaimed the Faith. Then at an advanced age she closed out her days in peace there, while her two companions bore witness to the Faith with their lives.

PRAYER God, You alone are holy and without You no one is good. Through the intercession of St. Salome, grant that we may so live as not to be deprived of Your glory. Amen.

Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey

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ST. SALOME, Mother of the Apostles James and John

October 22—Patroness of Veroli

My Dear Parishioners,

Today we commemorate the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. The epistle reading for

today comes from the Letter to the Hebrews in which we read: “So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive

mercy and to find grace for timely help.”

This week our parish will conduct a PARISH MISSION at which we will be invited to APPROACH THE THRONE OF

GRACE AND TO FIND GRACE FOR TIMELY HELP. This mission will be a graced time for us to hear the words of re-

pentance so as to experience renewal in our faith and commitment to Christ our Savior. This parish mission will be led by

MR. Paul Rimniak, a layman from the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He is not a deacon or priest but an evangelist who will remind

us of repentance, healing, and conversion which is needed in every life which is seeking union with God.

Each night at 7 o’clock you will be invited to join us for a prayer service at which Mr. Rimniak will speak. He has conducted

missions in a number of parishes within the Diocese Paterson. I pray that his witness among us will lead us to greater partici-

pation in the sacrament of penance and a more pious reception of and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

This is a time of grace for both old and young, active and inactive parishioners, as well as those who are not parishioners and

who are indeed welcome to attend. There has been so much disorder and upet in our world and in the Church that this is in-

deed a time for all of us to come before the Lord seeking healing and encouragement. The devil is working trying to disrupt

our lives and fracture our union with Christ’s Church. We must be made strong to reject his lies as we push forward in

strengthening our faith through prayer and witness.

In this Sunday’s Gospel we hear how the Apostles allow themselves to be overcome with pride and selfishness. The Lord

Jesus must remind them that selflessness and witness are what is truly important. We, like the Apostles, can sometimes fall

victim to the temptations which lure us away from discipleship and into the darkness of sin. This week’s parish mission will

remind us of our call to holiness by inviting us to experience the healing and comfort which come from Christ. I look for-

ward to seeing you in church Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

May Christ our Savior bless us in our service to the Gospel!

Father Zig

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