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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. The next class is Monday, April 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 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] 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
8:00 am and 7:30 pm Weekday Schedule:
Monday - Friday 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. Pawel Bala PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Cerilo Javinez PAROCHIAL VICAR
Deacon Paul Willson
Deacon Mateusz Darlak
Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
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 Bible Study: Tuesday @ 9:30 am , Monday Night Bible Study @
7:30 pm , Mommy Bible Study: Thursday @ 9:30 am
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wednesday 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. Email [email protected] for further information or call 973-551-0749 ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:40 am—4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:00 pm—1:00 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 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.
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. Kelley E.
Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Marti-nez, 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 Mary-lyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thompson, 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. 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 and Spc. Greg-ory Villaneuva . We ask God the Father 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, Ronald Stankiewicz, Hank Brown, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, Joanna
Sacco, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Deb-bie 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 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.
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
44: Acts 4:32-35 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
1 Jn 5:1-6 Jn 20:19-31
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Monday, April 2, Monday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 am— Lucille Spalletta req. by Carol & Tom Terzo
Tuesday, April 3, Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 am - Ellie Reedy req. by the Tuesday Morning Bible Study Wednesday, April 4, Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 am—Socoro A. Penosa req. by the St. Cecilia Parishioners Thursday, April 5, Thursday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 am—Pauline Brussell req. by the McDonnell Family Friday, April 6, Friday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 am—Joanna & Walter Lech req. by Dianna & John Sullivan Saturday, April 7, Saturday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 am—Deceased Members of the Rosary Society Sunday, April 8, Divine Mercy Sunday 4:30 pm—Protection of Babies in the Womb & their Families req. by
Susan Brennan
7:00 pm—Guilda DiGuiseppi req. by Pat & Jack Zayac
Jack Ramsay req. by Trepcos Family
8:00 am— Fasto, Giosepina, Pasquale req. by Adelina
Mary Campanile req. by James Family
9:15 am—Gary Kufall req. by wife, Karen Kufall Belle Norris req. by Pat & Jack Zayac 10:45 am—Thelma Aranha req. by Family Veronica Morgante req. by Marmara Family 12:15 pm—Arnold McAllister req. by the Nelson Family Olga DeMarco req. by daughter, Bobbie
Divine Mercy Sunday—The Second Sunday of Easter, April
8th is DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, a universal commemora-
tion in the Roman Catholic Church. You are cordially invited
to participate in the Divine Mercy service which will begin at
2:00 in Saint Cecilia Church. The service will consist of a
musical program of Divine Mercy, Exposition of the Most
Blessed Sacrament and the sacrament of Penance. Be with us
for this wonderful encounter with the Lord Jesus as we cele-
brate His great gift of MERCY.
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending 3/25/18
Due to the early publication of the
bulletin for Easter, the
collection totals for the week of March 25th
will be shown next weekend.
Thank you!
Jane Goritski and Mary Goritski
Requested by their mother,
Angela Goritski and
their sister, Susan Brennan
Paschal Candle—This year’s Paschal Candle has been
given in memory of Helen Lucas by Mr. & Mrs. Martin
Mackin. We thank them for their generosity and we pray
eternal rest to the soul of our sister, Helen.
Christ Is Risen!
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 of every age from
St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes! Wednesday, April 4—Regular Meeting
11 am set up, 12-1 pm social hour, coffee & cake 1-2 pm meeting, bingo & cards afterward
Tuesday, April 10—Sands Casino– Price: $25 For more info-- Casino trip call Lorraine @ 973-366-6871
Wednesday, April 18– Day Trip to High Point Banquet & Event Center
Day includes hot breakfast, hot lunch, 2 shows, bingo and more—Members: $60/ Non-Members: $65
For more info on High Point Trip call Carol 973-537-5529
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ATTENTION MEN – A new men’s group called FATHERS
OF ST. JOSEPH will be meeting every other Saturday morn-
ing at 5:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Office Building. 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 effica-
cious 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 spiri-
tuality of fatherhood in a manner that encourages and inspires
fathers to embrace, engage and – by the power of the Holy
Spirit – sanctify their vocation. The next gathering is SAT-
URDAY, April 14!
NEW WOMEN'S 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 & Faith Rose at [email protected]. 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 Seniors Adventure of The Seas: Come join us
on May 17, 2019 for an 8 night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise!
For reservations and/or pricing on staterooms for 2,3 or 4+
guests & special promotions call Royal Caribbean Interna-
tional at 1-800-465-3595. Reference Group #9517279. Itin-
erary: Cape Liberty, NJ. To: Kings Wharf, Bermuda—
Nassau, Bahamas—Cococay, Bahamas—Deposit $500 per
stateroom refundable up to 2/16/19. We need 8 cabins
booked by 4/19/18 or we lose our group pricing.
For More Information: Call Alice Koller @ 973-627-8558
PLEDGE COMMITMENT CARD – I ask for your coopera-
tion in returning the PLEDGE COMMITMENT CARD
which was mailed to all parishioners. The commitment card
was accompanied by a brochure which contained a message
by me, information about our ministries and services, as well
as a snapshot of our financial condition. Please complete the
commitment card and place it in the offering basket at Sunday
Mass or mail it to the parish office. I am always so grateful
for your support which is a sign of your faith in Christ our
Savior – God bless you ! – Father Zig
Next Monday Night Bible Study Topic - The Book of Wisdom Do you want to know what wisdom is and what it is-n't? Join the Monday Night Bible Study which will ex-plore the Book of Wisdom. Drawing on the Wisdom Books of the Bible - Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, Eccle-siastes - we will examine Biblical Wisdom as it relates to daily life. Using the Ascension Press series, we will meet from 7:30PM - 9PM in Hayes Hall ( Church basement) from April 9 until June 7. ( These dates could change due to study guide delivery) If inter-ested please bring a $25.00 Check to the Parish Of-fice made out to St. Cecilia by March 29th. This fee is for the Study Guides. Please contact [email protected] if you have any more ques-tions. Thank you!
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
Pregnant/Need Help?
Call 800-723-8331
The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for
bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will be
meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Christo-
pher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road (Rt. 202), Parsip-
pany, at 7:30PM in room 101.
Program: "Signs, Dreams, and Coping"
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Denville, the Denville Rotary Club, and New Jersey Blood Services are having a BLOOD DRIVE at the Saint Francis Residential Community, 122 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, New Jersey, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All are welcome. E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] with inquir-ies.
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PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP - The Padre Pio Prayer
Group’s next meeting will take place on Wednesday, April
18th beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the parish office.
SAVE THE DATE:
The Men’s Society is sponsoring its
2nd Annual Beefsteak Dinner Dance
Catered by Gireri’s Catering
Saturday, April 28th @ 7:00 pm in Hayes Hall
More information will be appearing with an insert in a fu-
ture bulletin. Any questions, please contact
Ralph DiMarcantonio @ 856-952-5657.
New Movie You Must See: The nationwide theatrical release of
Paul, Apostle of Christ, is March 23, 2018. Produced by Catholic
ministry ODB Filmas and starring acclaimed actors Jim Caviezel
and James Faulkner, this movie dynamically and truthfully illus-
trates the beginnings of Christian persecution under the Roman Em-
pire. St. Paul’s story is one of conversion, forgiveness and persever-
ance in the face of extreme intolerance, not unlike that faced by
many Christians today. This dramatic retelling of his life can move
the hearts of both believers and nonbelievers. The film, dedicated to
the persecuted Christians of today, is an opportunity to spread
awareness of their plight among your friends, family and commu-
nity. Invite them to watch this inspiring film, and help spread
awareness for the future of Christianity!
Pro-Life Corner Healing the pain of abortion - one week at a
time.
Rachel's Vineyard
This information is taken from the Rachel's Vineyard website*
Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem
hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a suppor-
tive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where
women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-
abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal
and healing. Do not continue to live in the shame, fear or numb-
ness. Call our toll-free national hotlines:
Rachel's Vineyard:
877 HOPE-4 ME (877-467-3463)
National Hotline for Abortion Recovery:
866-482- LIFE (866-482-5433)
*http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
A Musical Afternoon With Our Sisters
Join us for a very special concert on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at
3:00 pm at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson for
Our Sisters in Concert. Several religious communities will
be represented as they perform hymns and songs. This is a
wonderful opportunity to enjoy the talents and gifts of our
Sisters who have dedicated their lives for the mission of the
Diocese of Paterson. Also, free garage parking is available.
Our thanks to the women of the Mass Linens Ministry for
laundering the altar server robes for Holy Week/Easter:
Rosemarie Hester
Lois McKeon
Louise Naclerio
Catherine Haynes
Deidra Zink
May the Risen Christ richly bless them!
RICE BOWL ALMS PROGRAM: Easter Sunday
For those we encountered through CRS Rice Bowl, and all
members of our one human family, that we may follow the ex-
ample of the Good Samaritan this Easter season, to “go and do
likewise,” encountering our brother sand sisters who need help
on the road.
And, that we may recognize in our lives this Easter Season those
Good Samaritans who have helped us better ourselves.
We pray to the Lord...
Hallelujah! He is Risen!
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Monday, April 2 Divine Mercy Academy & Parish Office Closed Tuesday, April 3 Divine Mercy Academy & Parish Office Closed Wednesday, April 4 Divine Mercy Academy Closed 11:00 am—Seniors Meeting (HH) Thursday, April 5 Divine Mercy Academy Closed 9:30 am—Mommy Bible Study (PO) 7:00 pm—Faith Formation (HH) Friday, April 6 Divine Mercy Academy closed 6:30 pm—First Friday Devotions (SHC) Saturday, April 7 8:30 am—Rosary Society Meeting (HH) Sunday, April 8 9:00 am—RCIA (PO 9:15 am—Children’s Liturgy (CH) 11:30 am—Polish Mass (SH) 11:45 am—RCIA (PO) 2:00 pm—Divine Mercy Celebration (Church)
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing information
and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening, April,
16th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 o’clock in the evening.
Father Pawel will be present to conduct the information session
and answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament.
Divine Mercy Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year.
87 Halsey Ave. 973-627-6003
We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a high level of individualized attention; certified teachers;
weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core subjects; STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish & library, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Before-care/after-care/extracurricular activities
available. Full day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at
$2420/year. 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!
Array of Hope “Awakening Hearts” We are excited to announce the Array of Hope is coming to
our deanery! Morris Catholic High School, Friday, April
13th, 2018 7:30pm! Array of Hope is a multimedia concert
experience that features multiple musical acts, motivational
speakers and though-provoking film presentations which
joyously provide a counterweight to the negative media
surrounding today’s society. It brings Christ’s message of
faith, hope and love to its audiences; it celebrates family life
and the joy that comes from a relationship with
God. Please join us in celebrating an appreciation of fam-
ily. It will be a wonderful night that you won’t want to miss.
For tickets are being sold thru Eventbrite, go to http://
goo.gl/nXX25X on the internet to purchase tickets. For
more information contact Sue Drew
2018-2019 Registration *** UPDATE***
K-10th Grade Traditional CCD &
Generations of Faith Registration for all religious education classes has been postponed. Due to some pending changes, updates, and improvements to our pro-gram we have decided to postpone the opening of registration. We hope to open up registration sometime in May. Details will be available soon If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at [email protected].
PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND - ISRAEL/JORDAN Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus, Moses & Mary.
11 DAYS, NOV 6-16, 2018. $2790. + $590 Airline Taxes, Fuel Surcharge, RT Airfare from Newark, Daily Breakfast/Dinner, great Hotels, Tips for Guided Tours, Deluxe Motor Coach Driver & More. FR ABE ORAPANKAL, Pastor, St John
Neumnan, Spiritual Director/ Tour Chaplain. Please Call Juliet Hobson 732-439-2835, Email: [email protected]
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Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, St. John Baptist de La Salle is called the father of modern peda-gogy. After completing his education he desired to enter the priesthood. He was ordained in 1678 and received his doctorate in theology in 1680.
Observing that the poor of his day were grossly neglected as far as their education was concerned, St. John became the first to set up training colleges for teachers who would instruct the poor. Thus began the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, whose first novitiate was founded at Vangirard in 1691. St. John exhorted its members to have a father’s love for their pupils, be ready to devote all their time and energies to them, and be as concerned to save them from wickedness as to dispel their igno-rance.
In 1695, he drew up the Rule for his Brothers (which he later revised in 1705) and also wrote The Conduct of Christian Schools, which set forth his pedagogical system and has become a classic in the field of education. He died on April 7, 1719 and was can-onized on May 24, 1900 by Pope Leo XIII.
PRAYER God our Father, You chose St. John Baptist de la Salle as an educator of Christian youth. Give Your Church good teachers today, who will dedicate themselves to instructing young people in human and Christian disciplines. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
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ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE, Religious
Patron of Teachers
My dear parishioners,
CHRIST IS RISEN! - TRULY HE IS RISEN! - This is the greeting which first came from the lips of Saint Mary Magdalene to
the Apostles on that first Easter Sunday morning. Going to the tomb early in the morning on the first day of the week to com-
plete the preparation work begun on Good Friday afternoon for the Lord Jesus, the women disciples headed by Saint Mary Mag-
dalene found the tomb open and the body of the Lord Jesus gone. Today’s Gospel tells us of this which is the basis for our faith,
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. The Apostle Paul reminds us that if Christ is not
risen then our faith is in vain. However, the good news of Christ’s Holy Resurrection produced the gift of faith among the fol-
lowers of Jesus and the courage to proclaim His victory to the ends of the earth.
After suffering greatly for our sins on the wood of the cross the Lord was lifted up by God the Father and glorified as the Lamb
which was slain and who dies no more. Because of Jesus’ Holy Resurrection all those who hope in Him will share eternal life
with Him. He has opened the gates to paradise and welcomes into the Heavenly Jerusalem all the holy ones who have lived their
lives in conformity to the Gospel. All of us are called to sanctity and our challenge is to conduct ourselves in a manner which is
virtuous and in opposition to our secular culture. Our hope in Christ’s Resurrection shows itself in our rejection of evil and our
commitment to holiness.
With the defeat of death in Resurrection miracle we see that death does not have the last say. It is a force which has been con-
quered and which we must conquer time and again. We must conquer death by being PRO LIFE FORCES IN SOCIETY. The
“Right to Choose” is a death sentence for babies, the elderly and the sick. Catholics can be nothing but PRO LIFE and protestors
to death! Christ is Risen-death is defeated. God ratifies life in raising His Son form the dead.
I have an icon of Saint Mary Magdalene, Equal to the Apostles, in which she holds an egg. Of course for us we associate Easter
with the egg because of its meaning. Just as a chick breaks out of the enclosing shall to new life, so too does the Lord break free
from the enclosure of the tomb to eternal life. The new life of Resurrection was proclaimed by St. Mary of Magdala in those
joyous words, CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!
Happy Easter!
Father Zig
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected]
School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
