SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 700 pm in the parish office The next class is Monday July 16th To register for the class please call 973-627-0313 Both parents are encouraged to attend the class before the birth of the baby The Sacrament of Bap-tism is administered weekly at the 1215 pm Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 130 pm Families are required to be active contributing parishioners of St Ceciliarsquos Parish for 2 months prior to the childrsquos 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 wwwst-ceciliaorg Fax 973-627-4811 To Contact Fr Zig Ext 12 or speplowskioptonlinenet School 973-627-6003 CCD Office 973-627-0313 Ext 17

Saint Cecilia Parish

MASSES

Weekends

Saturday 430 pm 700 pm Sunday 800 am 915 am

1045 am and 1215 pm 500 pm (Vietnamese)

Holydays

800 am and 730 pm Weekday Schedule

Monday - Friday 630 am amp 800 am

Saturday 800 am followed by Novena

Confessions

Saturdays 330 pm to 400 pm and 630 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 800 am Mass BIBLE STUDY Will resume after Labor Day

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 745 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Will resume after Labor Day HOLY HOUR Will resume after Labor Day ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA Will resume after Labor Day ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Monday through Sat 730 am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 840 ammdash430 pm

Friday 830 ammdash230 pm CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1200 pmmdash100 pm

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 Godparentsponsor 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

ldquoParish Payrdquo It is the responsibility of the individual to

meet these requirements as listed in the Code of Canon

Law 874

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 amp Daniel Rosica Mark Leonard Sr Armn Ashley Valetta Sgt John Wisnofsky Cpl TJ 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

580-St Cecilia

Ethan Chandra Dean Wayne Campbell Doris

Cusick Carol Centonze Jane Gorcica Sam Sessa Ronald Stankiewicz Hank Brown Carol Fer-rante Jim Golden Karen Niles Noel Wadleigh Joanna Sacco David Cicchine Teresa DrsquoAtria Derek Bascharow Debbie Malc Grace McDer-mott 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 Bornemann Sean Nolan Maryann Hughes Peggy Eileen Miars Ray Ken-nedy Richard Corcoran Madison Rose Leslie Demetrius Barbee Lucille Bardi and Frances Finn Dorothy Murray Vir-ginia Cousins Madlyn Long Stephanie Lewis Florence Clements Kimberly Dugan Gale Sessa Paul Minetti Marguerite Buggy Mike Murray Carmen Liuzza Jr Helene Turner Mi-chael Turner Ruben Lorenzo Michael Alvarez Mina Simmons-Jones Victoria Santana Mary Merz Dolores Faulkner Marion amp Philipp Cables Patricia Smith Schulman

THE WORD OF GOD

Here are the readings for next Sunday

101 Ez 22-5 Ps 123 1-4

2 Cor 127-10 Mk 61-6a

Page 2 July 1 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday July 2 Weekday 800 ammdashSpecial Intention Michael amp Suzanne McDonnell 30th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday July 3 Saint Thomas Apostle 800 ammdashEllie Reedy req by Joan amp Kevin Morris Wednesday July 4 Weekday Independence Day 900 ammdashIntention of Good Health of Dolores Socha req by Mr amp

Mrs Ray Reid Thursday July 5 Saint Anthony Zaccaria Priest 800 ammdashAleksander amp Bronislawa Peplowski req by Fr Zig Friday July 6 Saint Maria Goretti Virgin and Martyr 800 ammdashGarrett Messick Birthday Remembrance req by Betsy Amicucci Saturday July 7 Weekday 800 ammdashJames Desmond req by Frank amp Carol Desmond Sunday July 8 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 430 pmmdash Veronica Morgante req by Mary Kulawiec

Sr Clare Dowling req by Betsy Amicucci

700 pmmdash Sr Vivien Jennings

Marguerite Cox req by Thomas amp Maryanne Dougherty

800 ammdash Robert Natarelli req by the Fochesto Family Agnes Pokluda req by Agnes Maye 915 ammdash Phyllis Ann Aquino req by Georgian Golda amp Family Thomas Elliott req by Children 1045 ammdashPaula Reynolds req by St Cecilia Choir Adele McConnell req by Jerry OrsquoCarroll amp Family

1215 pmmdashEstrella Couso req by Rosalie amp Bob Marmara Villamor Tolentino req by the McDonnell Famliy

ST CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending 62418 CollectionmdashChecks $ 310300

Collectionndash Cash $ 531900

ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 280000

Total Weekly Collection 1122200

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 81400000

Weekly Goal $ 1470588

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (348388)

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 4746896

SEMINARIAN SUPPORT ndash $2792 was the total of the

second collection which was held on Fatherrsquos Day in sup-

port of our diocesan seminarians I am very thankful to you

my good people for your generosity in this appeal as well

as for the warm welcome you have shown the seminarians

who have been assigned to our parish over the years Father

Zig

JULY 4TH MASS ndash Only one Mass will be celebrated in

our parish on Wednesday July 4th at 9 orsquoclock in the morn-

ing The Mass will be celebrated in the parish cemetery

(Please bring a lawn chair) In the event of rain the Mass

will be celebrated in the church

In observance of the 4th of July holiday our parish

office will be closed July 4th 5th amp 6th

PARISH EVENTS

ST CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

580-St Cecilia

Please be advised that all the ldquoSenior Eventsrdquo are open to everyone 55 and over from

St Cecilia amp Sacred Heart Parishes July 3mdashRegular Meeting

11 am set up 12-1 social hour coffee amp cake 1-2pm meeting bingo amp cards afterward

July 10mdashMohegan Sun Casino Price $25mdashSlot Play $25mdashFood $5

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 Sunday Sep 16 thru Friday Sept 21

Wildwood Crest Stay at the popular and historical Caribbean

Motel for 5 nights amp 6 days Includes hot breakfast every day dinners

plus a pizza party and a BBQ wine amp cheese parties a gala

evening of dinner show and dancing at Convention Hall Lewes Ferry

to Delaware for shopping a day at Resorts Casino with bonus

whale watch Cape May a show at the Performing Arts Center and more

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 Donrsquot forget about the St Cecilia Seniors Adventure of The Seas on May 17 2019

For more info Call Alice Koller 973-627-8558

Page 3 July 1 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

BAPTISM CLASS ndash A meeting of all those wishing information

and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening July

16th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 orsquoclock in the evening

Father Pawel will be present to conduct the information session

and answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP - The Padre Pio Prayer

Group will resume following Labor Day

NEW WOMENS GROUP Women at the Well The Women at the Well meet the FIRST SATURDAYS of each month These evenings are meant to serve as spiritual and social refreshment for women The evening begins with a potluck dinner followed the Rosary quiet prayer and end-ing with dessert and socializing Registration is required by emailing Jennifer Nelson amp Faith Rose at wellwithmysoul17gmailcom with your name par-ish and email address This group is open to those outside the parish as well Bring a your Rosary and a friend

St Cecilia amp Sacred Heart Heart Parishes

Summer Bible Camp ldquoGrowing Up Catholicrdquo

Will be held Tuesday July 17th to Saturday July 21st

From 4-6 pm at Divine Mercy Academy

All children Pre-K to 4th grade are invited to attend

There will be games crafts songs Bible stories amp snacks

Registration Fee 1 childmdash$2000 2 or moremdash $2500

Adult and teen volunteers are needed For info please email

Stceciliafaithformationgmailcom

Or contact Denise at 973-462-3795

Morris Catholic Baseball CampmdashThe Morris Catholic HS

Baseball Team is hosting a summer camp for students enter-

ing grades 5-9 This camp will be designed to pass on base-

ball skills and philosophies that are taught at the high school

level The camp will be held July 17-19 300-600 pm at

Morris Catholic For more information and to register

please visit morriscatholicorg or contact Nick Berg at

nbergmorriscatholicorg

MASS changes for Mercy amp Mary Retreat

August 11th

Due to a scheduled retreat at our parish on Saturday

August 11th morning Mass will be held at 730 am

instead of 800 am The Retreat concludes on Satur-

day the 11th at 400 pm Please plan accordingly if

you plan on attending the 430 pm Mass as parking

will be a challenge until attendees begin to leave be-

tween 4 and 415 pm

CEMETERY NEWS ndash Work will begin shortly in the par-

ish cemetery to install paver stones around the columbar-

ium In addition an altar will be erected near the columbar-

ium so that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass can be offered at

the cemetery Also paver stones will be installed to form a

walkway from the stairs to the crucifix Through the efforts

of one of our parishioners an Eagle Scout project will im-

prove the area of the babies section of the parish cemetery

I am most grateful to Mrs Diane Boykow parish cemetery

administrator Mrs Mary Lou McGrath and the entire

Cemetery Beautification Committee for their devotion in

maintaining our parish cemetery our ldquosecond churchrdquo as a

sacred and beautiful place for the faithful departed ndash Father

Zig

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ndash Our prayers and best wishes

to Father Cerilo who today celebrates his FIRST ANNI-

VERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

May the Lord Jesus our High Priest grant to Father many

happy and healthy years in ministry

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 amp Daniel Rosica Mark Leonard Sr Armn Ashley Valetta Sgt John Wisnofsky Cpl TJ 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

580-St Cecilia

Ethan Chandra Dean Wayne Campbell Doris

Cusick Carol Centonze Jane Gorcica Sam Sessa Ronald Stankiewicz Hank Brown Carol Fer-rante Jim Golden Karen Niles Noel Wadleigh Joanna Sacco David Cicchine Teresa DrsquoAtria Derek Bascharow Debbie Malc Grace McDer-mott 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 Bornemann Sean Nolan Maryann Hughes Peggy Eileen Miars Ray Ken-nedy Richard Corcoran Madison Rose Leslie Demetrius Barbee Lucille Bardi and Frances Finn Dorothy Murray Vir-ginia Cousins Madlyn Long Stephanie Lewis Florence Clements Kimberly Dugan Gale Sessa Paul Minetti Marguerite Buggy Mike Murray Carmen Liuzza Jr Helene Turner Mi-chael Turner Ruben Lorenzo Michael Alvarez Mina Simmons-Jones Victoria Santana Mary Merz Dolores Faulkner Marion amp Philipp Cables Patricia Smith Schulman

THE WORD OF GOD

Here are the readings for next Sunday

101 Ez 22-5 Ps 123 1-4

2 Cor 127-10 Mk 61-6a

Page 2 July 1 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday July 2 Weekday 800 ammdashSpecial Intention Michael amp Suzanne McDonnell 30th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday July 3 Saint Thomas Apostle 800 ammdashEllie Reedy req by Joan amp Kevin Morris Wednesday July 4 Weekday Independence Day 900 ammdashIntention of Good Health of Dolores Socha req by Mr amp

Mrs Ray Reid Thursday July 5 Saint Anthony Zaccaria Priest 800 ammdashAleksander amp Bronislawa Peplowski req by Fr Zig Friday July 6 Saint Maria Goretti Virgin and Martyr 800 ammdashGarrett Messick Birthday Remembrance req by Betsy Amicucci Saturday July 7 Weekday 800 ammdashJames Desmond req by Frank amp Carol Desmond Sunday July 8 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 430 pmmdash Veronica Morgante req by Mary Kulawiec

Sr Clare Dowling req by Betsy Amicucci

700 pmmdash Sr Vivien Jennings

Marguerite Cox req by Thomas amp Maryanne Dougherty

800 ammdash Robert Natarelli req by the Fochesto Family Agnes Pokluda req by Agnes Maye 915 ammdash Phyllis Ann Aquino req by Georgian Golda amp Family Thomas Elliott req by Children 1045 ammdashPaula Reynolds req by St Cecilia Choir Adele McConnell req by Jerry OrsquoCarroll amp Family

1215 pmmdashEstrella Couso req by Rosalie amp Bob Marmara Villamor Tolentino req by the McDonnell Famliy

ST CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending 62418 CollectionmdashChecks $ 310300

Collectionndash Cash $ 531900

ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 280000

Total Weekly Collection 1122200

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 81400000

Weekly Goal $ 1470588

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (348388)

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 4746896

SEMINARIAN SUPPORT ndash $2792 was the total of the

second collection which was held on Fatherrsquos Day in sup-

port of our diocesan seminarians I am very thankful to you

my good people for your generosity in this appeal as well

as for the warm welcome you have shown the seminarians

who have been assigned to our parish over the years Father

Zig

JULY 4TH MASS ndash Only one Mass will be celebrated in

our parish on Wednesday July 4th at 9 orsquoclock in the morn-

ing The Mass will be celebrated in the parish cemetery

(Please bring a lawn chair) In the event of rain the Mass

will be celebrated in the church

In observance of the 4th of July holiday our parish

office will be closed July 4th 5th amp 6th

PARISH EVENTS

ST CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

580-St Cecilia

Please be advised that all the ldquoSenior Eventsrdquo are open to everyone 55 and over from

St Cecilia amp Sacred Heart Parishes July 3mdashRegular Meeting

11 am set up 12-1 social hour coffee amp cake 1-2pm meeting bingo amp cards afterward

July 10mdashMohegan Sun Casino Price $25mdashSlot Play $25mdashFood $5

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 Sunday Sep 16 thru Friday Sept 21

Wildwood Crest Stay at the popular and historical Caribbean

Motel for 5 nights amp 6 days Includes hot breakfast every day dinners

plus a pizza party and a BBQ wine amp cheese parties a gala

evening of dinner show and dancing at Convention Hall Lewes Ferry

to Delaware for shopping a day at Resorts Casino with bonus

whale watch Cape May a show at the Performing Arts Center and more

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 Donrsquot forget about the St Cecilia Seniors Adventure of The Seas on May 17 2019

For more info Call Alice Koller 973-627-8558

Page 3 July 1 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

BAPTISM CLASS ndash A meeting of all those wishing information

and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening July

16th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 orsquoclock in the evening

Father Pawel will be present to conduct the information session

and answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP - The Padre Pio Prayer

Group will resume following Labor Day

NEW WOMENS GROUP Women at the Well The Women at the Well meet the FIRST SATURDAYS of each month These evenings are meant to serve as spiritual and social refreshment for women The evening begins with a potluck dinner followed the Rosary quiet prayer and end-ing with dessert and socializing Registration is required by emailing Jennifer Nelson amp Faith Rose at wellwithmysoul17gmailcom with your name par-ish and email address This group is open to those outside the parish as well Bring a your Rosary and a friend

St Cecilia amp Sacred Heart Heart Parishes

Summer Bible Camp ldquoGrowing Up Catholicrdquo

Will be held Tuesday July 17th to Saturday July 21st

From 4-6 pm at Divine Mercy Academy

All children Pre-K to 4th grade are invited to attend

There will be games crafts songs Bible stories amp snacks

Registration Fee 1 childmdash$2000 2 or moremdash $2500

Adult and teen volunteers are needed For info please email

Stceciliafaithformationgmailcom

Or contact Denise at 973-462-3795

Morris Catholic Baseball CampmdashThe Morris Catholic HS

Baseball Team is hosting a summer camp for students enter-

ing grades 5-9 This camp will be designed to pass on base-

ball skills and philosophies that are taught at the high school

level The camp will be held July 17-19 300-600 pm at

Morris Catholic For more information and to register

please visit morriscatholicorg or contact Nick Berg at

nbergmorriscatholicorg

MASS changes for Mercy amp Mary Retreat

August 11th

Due to a scheduled retreat at our parish on Saturday

August 11th morning Mass will be held at 730 am

instead of 800 am The Retreat concludes on Satur-

day the 11th at 400 pm Please plan accordingly if

you plan on attending the 430 pm Mass as parking

will be a challenge until attendees begin to leave be-

tween 4 and 415 pm

CEMETERY NEWS ndash Work will begin shortly in the par-

ish cemetery to install paver stones around the columbar-

ium In addition an altar will be erected near the columbar-

ium so that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass can be offered at

the cemetery Also paver stones will be installed to form a

walkway from the stairs to the crucifix Through the efforts

of one of our parishioners an Eagle Scout project will im-

prove the area of the babies section of the parish cemetery

I am most grateful to Mrs Diane Boykow parish cemetery

administrator Mrs Mary Lou McGrath and the entire

Cemetery Beautification Committee for their devotion in

maintaining our parish cemetery our ldquosecond churchrdquo as a

sacred and beautiful place for the faithful departed ndash Father

Zig

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ndash Our prayers and best wishes

to Father Cerilo who today celebrates his FIRST ANNI-

VERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

May the Lord Jesus our High Priest grant to Father many

happy and healthy years in ministry

PARISH EVENTS

ST CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

580-St Cecilia

Please be advised that all the ldquoSenior Eventsrdquo are open to everyone 55 and over from

St Cecilia amp Sacred Heart Parishes July 3mdashRegular Meeting

11 am set up 12-1 social hour coffee amp cake 1-2pm meeting bingo amp cards afterward

July 10mdashMohegan Sun Casino Price $25mdashSlot Play $25mdashFood $5

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 Sunday Sep 16 thru Friday Sept 21

Wildwood Crest Stay at the popular and historical Caribbean

Motel for 5 nights amp 6 days Includes hot breakfast every day dinners

plus a pizza party and a BBQ wine amp cheese parties a gala

evening of dinner show and dancing at Convention Hall Lewes Ferry

to Delaware for shopping a day at Resorts Casino with bonus

whale watch Cape May a show at the Performing Arts Center and more

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 Donrsquot forget about the St Cecilia Seniors Adventure of The Seas on May 17 2019

For more info Call Alice Koller 973-627-8558

Page 3 July 1 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

BAPTISM CLASS ndash A meeting of all those wishing information

and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening July

16th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 orsquoclock in the evening

Father Pawel will be present to conduct the information session

and answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP - The Padre Pio Prayer

Group will resume following Labor Day

NEW WOMENS GROUP Women at the Well The Women at the Well meet the FIRST SATURDAYS of each month These evenings are meant to serve as spiritual and social refreshment for women The evening begins with a potluck dinner followed the Rosary quiet prayer and end-ing with dessert and socializing Registration is required by emailing Jennifer Nelson amp Faith Rose at wellwithmysoul17gmailcom with your name par-ish and email address This group is open to those outside the parish as well Bring a your Rosary and a friend

St Cecilia amp Sacred Heart Heart Parishes

Summer Bible Camp ldquoGrowing Up Catholicrdquo

Will be held Tuesday July 17th to Saturday July 21st

From 4-6 pm at Divine Mercy Academy

All children Pre-K to 4th grade are invited to attend

There will be games crafts songs Bible stories amp snacks

Registration Fee 1 childmdash$2000 2 or moremdash $2500

Adult and teen volunteers are needed For info please email

Stceciliafaithformationgmailcom

Or contact Denise at 973-462-3795

Morris Catholic Baseball CampmdashThe Morris Catholic HS

Baseball Team is hosting a summer camp for students enter-

ing grades 5-9 This camp will be designed to pass on base-

ball skills and philosophies that are taught at the high school

level The camp will be held July 17-19 300-600 pm at

Morris Catholic For more information and to register

please visit morriscatholicorg or contact Nick Berg at

nbergmorriscatholicorg

MASS changes for Mercy amp Mary Retreat

August 11th

Due to a scheduled retreat at our parish on Saturday

August 11th morning Mass will be held at 730 am

instead of 800 am The Retreat concludes on Satur-

day the 11th at 400 pm Please plan accordingly if

you plan on attending the 430 pm Mass as parking

will be a challenge until attendees begin to leave be-

tween 4 and 415 pm

CEMETERY NEWS ndash Work will begin shortly in the par-

ish cemetery to install paver stones around the columbar-

ium In addition an altar will be erected near the columbar-

ium so that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass can be offered at

the cemetery Also paver stones will be installed to form a

walkway from the stairs to the crucifix Through the efforts

of one of our parishioners an Eagle Scout project will im-

prove the area of the babies section of the parish cemetery

I am most grateful to Mrs Diane Boykow parish cemetery

administrator Mrs Mary Lou McGrath and the entire

Cemetery Beautification Committee for their devotion in

maintaining our parish cemetery our ldquosecond churchrdquo as a

sacred and beautiful place for the faithful departed ndash Father

Zig

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ndash Our prayers and best wishes

to Father Cerilo who today celebrates his FIRST ANNI-

VERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

May the Lord Jesus our High Priest grant to Father many

happy and healthy years in ministry

580-St Cecilia

Page 4 July 1 2018 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Parish Summer Office Hours

Monday thru Thursday 830mdash430

(Lunch 1200mdash100)

Friday 830 to 1100

July 2 until Labor Day

ATTENTION MEN ndash A new menrsquos group called FA-

THERS OF ST JOSEPH will be meeting every other Sat-

urday morning at 530 am 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 ndash by the power of the Holy Spirit ndash sanctify

their vocation The next gathering is SATURDAY July

14

2018-2019 Faith Formation Registration K-8th Grade Traditional CCD 9th amp 10th Grade Confirmation

amp Generations of Faith Registration for all religious education classes are now open Forms and program details are available on the parish website and in the parish office Class sizes are limited and are on a first come first serve basis If you have any questions please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at stceciliafaithformationgmailcom

Pregnant Need Help

This information is taken from the

Birth Haven website

The agency provides a safe and nurturing environment in

which to carry an unexpected pregnancy to term while

additionally helping the resident learn the tools necessary

to achieve greater self-sufficiency Individuals served by

the organization include both those who intend to raise

their child after delivery and those who opt for adoption

placement Most residents stay at Birth Haven through-

out their pregnancy and up until 6 weeks after the babyrsquos

birth exceptions are made when it is in the best interest

of the mother and infant

Birth Haven bull 4 Academy Street Newton New

Jersey 07860 973-579-7979

FAX 973-579-6831

httpwwwBirthHavenorg

OPEN HOUSE AT SACRED HEART RECTORY On

Friday evening July 13th an open house will be held at Sa-

cred Heart Rectory from 7 to 9 orsquoclock The event will pro-

vide an opportunity for parishioners and friends to meet Fa-

ther Pawel and support him in his new position as parish ad-

ministrator Because there are many needs in the rectory you

are invited to participate in the BED BATH amp BEYOND

Registry 546080432 for much needed items for the rectory

which is now Father Pawelrsquos new home All donations are

welcome and your generosity greatly appreciated

SECOND COLLECTION Next week our second collec-

tion is for the Catholic Communication Campaign This

campaign connects people with Christ here and around the

world in developing countries through the internet televi-

sion radio and print media And fifty percent of funds col-

lected remain in our diocese to fund local communications

efforts Your support helps spread the gospel message To

learn more visit wwwusccborgccc

VIVERE CHRISTUS EST AWARD ndash Each year His

Excellency Bishop Arthur Serratelli presents the VIVERE

CHRISTUS EST AWARD (Christ is Life) to members of

the diocese who perform extraordinary service on behalf of

the Church This yearrsquos award from Sacred Heart of Jesus

Church is going to Jack and Pat Zayac The Zayacs are ac-

tive within both Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Cecilia

Parishes for many years serving in various leadership posi-

tions This yearrsquos award from Saint Cecilia Church is going

to Diane Boykow who serves as the administrator of Saint

Cecilia Cemetery the facility which serves parishioners

from both Saint Cecilia and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parishes

Diane fulfills her duties with the greatest of devotion and

dedication The awards will be given at the celebration of

Vespers on Sunday September 9th at 330 pm in Saint

John the Baptist Cathedral Paterson with Bishop Serratelli

presiding Our congratulations and best wishes to this

yearrsquos recipients

580-St Cecilia

Monday July 2 1100 ammdashCemetery Meeting (Cemetery) Tuesday July 3 1100 ammdashSeniors Meeting (Hayes Hall) 745 pmmdashCharismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday July 4 Independence Day Parish Office Closed Thursday July 5 Parish Office Closed Friday July 6 Parish Office Closed 630 pmmdashFirst Friday Devotions (Sacred Heart Church) Saturday July 7 Sunday July 8

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

Page 5 Page July 1 2018 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Divine Mercy Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year

87 Halsey Ave 973-627-6003

We offer a safe secure amp compassionate environment with a high level of individualized attention certified teachers

weekly liturgies amp daily Religion class academic curriculum with all core subjects STEM physical education music art Spanish amp library with technology integrated throughout the curriculum Before-careafter-careextracurricular activities

available Full day amp Half Day Pre-K3 amp Pre-K4 programs starting at

$2420year Full Day Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition rates as fol-

lows 1 child $5030 2 children $8200 3 children $9960 per

year Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic

education makes

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 Com-

munion

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 donrsquot 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 pauldwillsongmailcom

VISIT ROME AND THE AMALFI COAST IN 2019 Father Zig is leading a trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast of

Italy September 5-14 2019 A presentation for all those in-

terested in this trip will be held on Tuesday evening Sepem-

ber 18th in Hayes Hall beginning at 700 pm A representa-

tive from Collette Tours will make the presentation and an-

swer all questions related to this wonderful trip Brochures

for the trip are now available from the parish office or the

church vestibule

The Joey Bella Memorial Fund Inc fundraisers

Tricky Tray is on Monday July 2 ldquounder the tentrdquo at Gard-

ner Field Savage Road and Route 46W in Denville Doors

open at 6 pm and calling begins at 8 pm $15 per person

includes one sheet of tickets and light refreshments No one

admitted under 18 years-no infants permitted Please contact

us at 973-768-6487 for more information or to make a dona-

tion Tickets sold at the door only

Band Beer Beefsteak will be held on Tuesday July 3

ldquounder the tentrdquo at Gardner Field Savage Road and Route

46W Denville Doors open at 530 Tickets are $60 per

person and include an all-you-can-eat Beefsteak Dinner

served by Giresi Caterers and 16+ microbrew beers Enter-

tainment provided by The Nerds Tickets will be offered for

sale on our website wwwjoeybellaorg Advance ticket sales

only

WELCOME HOME ndash We welcome our new parochial vicar

Father Matt Darlak to his new assignment at Saint Ceciliarsquos

May the Lord grant him many happy years with us

THANK YOU ndash I take this opportunity to express my sin-

cere gratitude to all those who participated in the farewell

brunch which took place on June 24th Your kindness and

generosity is greatly appreciated I especially thank the mem-

bers of the Saint Monica Guild for their labor in making the

gathering possible I am happy that I will not be far from you

and will continue to be with you on many occasions May

God bless you ndash Father Pawel

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR ndash We received a letter from

the Little Sisters of the Poor who recently visited our parish for

their ldquodoor collectionrdquo to benefit their ministry The letter states

that $5318 was collected in donations from our parishioners a

wonderful sign of the generosity of our people The letter has

been posted on the bulletin board in the church vestibule

580-St Cecilia

Miguel Jose Serra was born on the island of Majorca on November 24 1713 and took the name of Junipero when in 1730 he en-tered the Franciscan Order Ordained in 1737 he taught philosophy and theology at the University of Padua until 1749

At the age of 37 he landed in Mexico City on January 1 1750 and spent the rest of his life working for the conversion of the peo-ples of the New World

In 1768 Father Serra took over the missions of the Jesuits (who had been wrongly expelled by the government) in the Mexican province of Lower California and Upper California (modern California) An indefatigable worker Serra was in large part respon-sible for the foundation and spread of the Church on the West Coast of the United States when it was still mission territory

He founded 21 missions and converted thousands of Indians The converts were taught sound methods of agriculture cattle rais-ing and arts and crafts

Junipero was a dedicated religious and missionary He was imbued with a penitential spirit and practiced austerity in sleep eat-ing and other activities On August 28 1784 worn out by his apostolic labors Father Serra was called to his eternal rest He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 25 1988 His statue representing the State of California is in National Statuary Hall

PRAYER Almighty eternal God You dedicated the joy of this day to the glorification of Blessed Junipero Mercifully grant that we may strive to retain and complete by our works that Faith which he continually proclaimed with insatiable zeal Amen

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

Page 6 July 1 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST JUNIPERO SERRA Priest July 1

My dear parishioners

Today we commemorate the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we celebrate the Lordrsquos Day Each Sunday the first day of the

week we come together to celebrate our faith in the Resurrection of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ For it was on

this day that He was raised from death after suffering greatly and dying on the wood of the Cross Our observance of the

Lordrsquos Day is primarily commemorated by our participation in the celebration of the Eucharist In doing so we are following

the tradition of the Apostles and first disciples of Jesus who gathered to remember the saving events which brings life to be-

lievers In addition to Holy Mass we also celebrate this day by making it different from all other days of the week We do so

by limiting our work and allowing quiet time for reflection and recreation to take place This is our family day when we in-

vigorate the love we share with one another so as to draw strength and support to meet the challenges of life The Lordrsquos Day

strengthens families so that the powers of darkness will be defeated and not capable of entering into the intimacy of the

home We see that when the observance of the Lordrsquos Day is not within the family experience there are serious problems

which bring about destruction

As your pastor I encourage you mom and dad to be diligent in keeping SUNDAY SPECIAL during these summer months

Holy Mass is an obligation for all of us even when the sun is shining and the shore is calling Time away is important and

necessary but when you are away be sure to find a Catholic Church in your travels where you can participate in the Holy

Sacrifice of the Mass Enjoy your vacation time and give thanks to God that you have the ability to be with family and

friends for rest and recreation

Another thing that I would like to remind you of is the importance of your Sunday offerings each week Many times it is said

that ldquoall the priest talks about is moneyrdquo I guess the priests are on good company because according to Scripture scholars

Jesus speaks more about MONEY than He does about prayer in Gospel The pastor is the one to whom the bills come and

from whom vendors expect payment I can only pay our church bills because of your generous offerings which come as a

result of your faith in the Lord Jesus who rose from the dead and who promised eternal life to all whom trust in Him There-

fore my good people PLEASE REMEMBER TO GIVE YOUR WEEKLY OFFERING TO THE LORD EVEN WHEN

YOU ARE AWAY In giving a generous and weekly offering you are singing with the Psalmist lsquorsquoI WILL PRAISE YOU

LORD FOR YOU HAVE RESCUED MErdquo

God bless you

Father Zig

PS We welcome Father Matt after being away on vacation He begins his new duties as parochial vicar on Tuesday

Parish Office 973-627-0313 internet wwwst-ceciliaorg FAX 973-627-4811 To Contact Fr Zig Ext 12 or speplowskioptonlinenet

School 973-627-6003 CCD Office 973-627-0313 Ext 17

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway New Jersey 07866

Parish Office 973-627-0313 internet wwwst-ceciliaorg FAX 973-627-4811 To Contact Fr Zig Ext 12 or speplowskioptonlinenet

School 973-627-6003 CCD Office 973-627-0313 Ext 17

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway New Jersey 07866