SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. No pre-registration required. Both parents are encouraged 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 Baptis-mal Ceremony at 1:30 pm.

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 @ 973-627-0313.

90 Church Street

Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: stcec@optonline.net Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or javinece@shu.edu—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or frmateuszdarlak@gmail.com 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 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 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

Seminarian Angel Torres

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 RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION— FOR ADULTS: Please contact Jim Clancy @ 973-627-0313

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 2:00 pm Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in

the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kelley 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 Eresman, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Colon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thompson, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, 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. Chris-topher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnof-sky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Sgt. Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Fa-ther of us all, through the intercession of St. Michael 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, 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, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Cheryl Anne Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins, Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez, Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Brian Bosworth, Dennis Dilger, Robyne LaGrotta, Dave Lewis, Christopher Darlak, Frieda Solow, Claudia Fontanella, Jimmy Carroll, Claire Wasacz, Peggy Traino, Emilio Viola, James Deegan.

THE WORD OF GOD 43: Acts 2:42-47 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24

1 Pt 1:3-9 Jn 20:19-31

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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Monday, April 13, Easter Monday 6:30 am— Diane Milo req. by the Priests of the Rectory 8:00 am—Reverend Joseph Milewski req. by Fr. Zig Tuesday, April 14, Easter Tuesday 6:30 am—John & Margaret Holleran 8:00 am—Sr. Ann & Mary Therese Fitzpatrick req. by Claire Dowling Wednesday, April 15, Easter Wednesday 6:30 am— Mary Reynolds

8:00 am—Zigmund & Rose Peplowski req. by Fr. Zig Thursday, April 16, Easter Thursday 6:30 am—For the Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:00 am—Joan Reynolds req. by Ag Struble Friday, April 17, Easter Friday 6:30 am—For the sick 8:00 am—John Flynn req. by wife, Ellen Saturday, April 18, Easter Saturday 8:00 am—Thomas Desmond req. by Carol & Frank Desmond Sunday, April 19, Divine Mercy 4:30 pm—Carol Jacobsen req. by Darlene, Amanda & Tyler Robert McArthur req. by Maryann & Walter Michalski

7:00 pm—Frank Maddaloni req. by the Whalen Family 8:00 am—Joan Reynolds req. by Susan & Anthony Nedo 9:15 am—Millie Velotta req. by Rosalie & Bob Marmara Wladek Jakubanis req. by Family 10:45 am—Eileen Sutherland req. by the Callahan Family Dorothy Gunder req. by the O’Donnell Family 12:15 pm—For the Parishioners of St. Cecilia Church

The Bread and Wine have been

donated in loving memory of

Ann & Sam Saporito & Marc Pfeffer Requested by

Family

Our Condolences to the Family of:

Johanna Sacco

Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending : April 5, 2020 Collection—Checks $ 4,753.00

Collection– Cash $ 330.00 WeShare Electronic Giving $ 5,929.00

Total Weekly Collection $ 11,012.00

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (3,889.96)

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (64,347.40)

The Paschal Candle

has been given in loving memory of

Helen E. Lucas

Donated by her daughter & son-in-law, LeeAnn and Marty Mackin

PARISH EVENTS

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RESTROOM RENOVATIONS – Work will begin on a total

renovation of the Ladies restroom and the Men’s restroom

located in Hayes Hall starting on Monday, June 8th. The reno-

vation of the restrooms located in the priest sacristy and the

ministers sacristy has been completed. The renovation of all of our church restrooms was long overdue. These facilities are

constantly in use and therefore an important part of our build-

ing. Of course this renovation is costly and yet needs to be

done despite the regular expenses we must address weekly.

I am asking you to consider making a donation to the renova-

tion fund which will help take some pressure off our expenses.

Many will be receiving, or have received, a tax refund and I

am asking you to consider helping us with a donation to this

project which you will benefit from. Our restrooms are origi-

nal from 1957 and are constantly in use by large numbers of

people. I need your help! – Father Zig

TENTATIVE

Monday Night Bible Study For 8 weeks, beginning on Monday, April 30,from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Hayes Hall, the Monday Night Bible Study will use the Ascension Press Program, " Follow Me, Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John." We will attempt to learn what it takes to follow Jesus and how to discover the joy of discipleship while studying this Gospel. If you are interested please con-tact savondollen@gmail.com before. April 8. The cost of the workbook is $21.00, payable to St. Cecilia. Please join us on this Journey!

TENTATIVE

NEED HELP? – Any senior or sick individual needing

some help with shopping or errands is asked to call the par-

ish office (973.627.0313). We have a number of parishioners

who volunteered to help someone in need during this critical

time.

DROP OFF BASKET – With the closure of the parish of-

fice I have provided a DROP OFF BASKET which is posi-

tioned at the rectory side door for your use. You can place in

the basket your rice bowls, Sunday offerings, etc. You may also leave at the rectory door any donations of food for the

needy. You may ring the rectory door bell and we can com-

municate with you through the answering system

(remembering to maintain social distancing). FATHER ZIG

CHURCH CLOSED – Bishop Serratelli has closed all

churches and chapels in the Diocese of Paterson as a result of

the spread of COVIT 19, including Saint Cecilia’s. Please

keep in touch with our parish via the live-streaming which is

done every day. Go to the St. Cecilia Parish website and

click on to live-stream, you may have to click twice.

NEW SCHEDULE FOR LIVE STREAMING – Join us

each day beginning at 12 Noon for the Angelus and the Holy

Rosary. The celebration of the Holy Mass begins at 12:30.

This schedule is 7 days a week. Join your priests and fellow

parishioners in prayer each day!

THANK YOU – Father Cerilo, Father Matt and Seminarian

Angel join with me in expressing our sincere thanks to all

those who have shown kindness and generosity to us during

this time. We truly appreciate your gestures of love and con-

cern. We assure you of our daily prayers for you and your loved ones. May God richly bless you! – Father Zig

CHECK THE WEBSITE – I remind you that our parish

website is reviewed each day so that the most current infor-

mation is provided. Things change on a daily basis and we

make note of these changes so that you will have the latest

information regarding Saint Cecilia’s. – Father Zig

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ST. CECILIA – We have initi-

ated another means of keeping our parishioners informed of

events happening here at Saint Cecilia’s called

FLOCKNOTE. This is free, you don’t need to download

anything or create a password in order to participate. You

just take a couple of minutes to sign-up and it lets you re-

ceive e-mail or text messages from our parish. Your info is

kept totally private. Go to our parish website to register, it’s

simple!

BEWARE OF SCAMS – Be on the alert of scams which say

they are from me. THEY ARE NOT!!! Please call me at the

office (973.627.0313x12) if you have doubt about a text, email,

etc, which is supposedly from me asking for money, gift cards,

etc. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! – Father Zig

THANK YOU – My sincere thanks to those who continue to

remember the financial needs of our parish. Your regular and

generous Sunday offerings are all we have to pay the bills.

Your offerings may be placed at the rectory “Drop Off Basket”

or deposited through the front door of the parish office mail

slot which puts your offering directly into the building (please

do not place it in the mailbox) - Father Zig

RINGING OF BELLS—The Mayors of Rockaway Borough

and Township have requested that all churches ring their bells

each Sunday at 10:00 am to draw attention to the need of prayer for relief from Coronavirus. St. Cecilia will honor this

request. Please remember to pray each Sunday at 10:00 am by

saying the “Hail Mary”.

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ST. BENEDICT Joseph Labre was born in France in 1748. He received a good education under the care of his pious parents

and a priest of Amettes, the place of his birth.

From his childhood he performed various acts of penance for faults, even the most venial. In his twelfth year he began to learn

Latin under the care of his uncle, a priest, and for four years he applied himself to this and other studies with pleasure. At six-

teen, however, his thoughts turned to much to piety that a dislike of study seemed to gain upon him. Above all, he loved the Bible, and for the rest of his life always carried a copy.

At this period of his life he showed a desire to join the Trappists. Upon being refused, he next tried the Carthusians and re-

mained six weeks among them; but such was not his vocation. Another trial of the monastic life, made among the Cistercians,

was equally a failure. He now took to the life of a pilgrim and sanctified himself by living on alms and practicing extreme

poverty.

The last years of his life were spent in Rome, where he made pilgrimages to different sanctuaries. Gradually his health de-

clined. In 1783, he seemed to be dying and yet he would spend hours in prayer. Finally, he was taken into a house out of char-

ity, and died on April 16 of the same year.

St. Benedict represents a Western example of the Eastern ascetical vocation of the mendicant pilgrim or wandering holy man-

”the fool of Christ.”

PRAYER God, by Your grace St. Benedict Joseph persevered in imitating Christ in His poverty and humility. Through his

intercession, grant that we may faithfully follow our vocation and reach that perfection which You held out to us in Your Son. Amen.

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

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ST. BENEDICT JOSEPH LABRE, Mendicant

April 16

April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

My dear parishioners,

CHRIST IS RISEN! – TRULY HE IS RISEN! This was the first Easter greeting which was spoken by the Women Disciples

and the Apostles on the Day of Resurrection. After having witnessed the suffering and death of the Lord, these disciples ex-

perienced utmost joy in meeting the Risen Christ in the flesh. This was the day on which the forces of death were defeated and eternal life bestowed to those who believe. The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus is the source of our faith and the reason

for our gathering each week on Sunday, the Lord’s Day.

Every Sunday is a “little Easter” regardless what time of the year. This is the day on which we gather, in the tradition of the

Apostles, to celebrate the Eucharist and recall the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection. Sunday is the

principal day of the week, the first day of the week, when Holy Mass is offered and the faithful gather to receive “the Bread

of Life” so that “all those who believe may have everlasting life.” (John 6)

Today’s Easter celebration is one which stays with us each week. The joy of this day cannot be contained within this one day

but is relived each Sunday. Is there anything more important than participating in the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist to

reaffirm our faith in Christ’s Resurrection and what this means for our eternal future. The answer is NO! Nothing is more

important for the follower of Jesus than observance of the Lord’s Resurrection with participation in the Holy Mass.

For many weeks now we have been unable to come to our church and participate in the Holy Mass due to the pandemic. I

have heard from so many of you of your desire to once again return to Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist. Our absence from the Blessed Sacrament has made us aware of how much we need the “Bread of Life” for spiritual strength and nourish-

ment. It is in the Eucharist that we meet the Risen Christ, truly present yet different in physical appearance. We recall the

account in Luke’s Gospel of the disciples encounter with the Risen Christ as they journeyed to Emmaus on that first Easter

Sunday afternoon. Arriving at Emmaus they said to Jesus, “Stay with us.” He granted their request and made Himself pre-

sent in the Eucharist which He presided at in Emmaus.

When the pandemic concludes and we can once again return to gathering in church let us come to the Lord’s House with

excitement and joy. Let us long for the day when we can celebrate Easter every Sunday in our church knowing that by doing

so we believe in the eternal life Christ won for us by His Holy Resurrection!

Happy Easter! – CHRIST IS RISEN ! – RULY HE IS RISEN !

Father Zig

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Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: stcec@optonline.net Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or javinece@shu.edu—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or frmateuszdarlak@gmail.com School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866