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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, July 17th. 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] Convent: 973-627-6533 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—(Will resume in September) Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Mon.—Sat. 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP—(Will Resume in September) First Tuesday 7:00 pm (HH) HOLY HOUR Monday—7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults. Email [email protected] for further information or call 973-551-0749
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am—3:00pm - CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 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”.
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, and Airman First Class William Kussler . 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, Theodora Maulbeck, Dean Wayne
Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane Gor-
cica, Carol Graner Wilson, Sam Sessa, Ronald Stankiewicz, 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, Scott Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins., Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, George Falcone.
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
109: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 Ps. 119:57, 72, 76-77,
127-130 Rom 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52
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Monday, July 24, Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest 8:00 am— Fr. Stanley Skrzypek req. by Fr. Zig Tuesday, July 25, Saint James, Apostle 8:00 am - Jane Grimley req. by Robyn Hornstein Wednesday, July 26, Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the
Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am—Parishioners of St. Cecilia Church Thursday, July 27, Weekday 8:00 am—Mary Reynolds req. by the Priests Friday– July 28, Weekday 8:00 am— Parishioners of St. Cecilia Church Saturday, July 29, Saint Martha 8:00 am—Fr. Jean Claude St. Martin Sunday, July 30, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Sharon Augenti req. by husband, Paul Clara Joswiak req. by Bill & Gloria Stahl 7:00 pm— David Castle req. by Sandy & Chuck Eslinger Dolores Haltigan & Paul Landry req. by the Haltigan and Landry Families 8:00 am— Special Intention
9:15 am— Walter Paluba req. by his daughter
Sr. Mary Howard Krotzer req. by Kristen Randolph
10:45 am— Bertha Owens req. by Laura Guarducci
Kathleen Lehnert req. by John & Maureen Murnane
12:15 pm—Martin Matis req. by Sue Ellen Appleby
Sandra Breure req. by Sharon & Mike Dietrich & Family
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
2016/2017
Week Ending July 9, 2017 Collection—Checks $ 4,130.00
Collection– Cash $ 6,647.00
ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,084.24
Total Weekly Collection $ 12,861.24
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (1,256.41)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (376.11)
BAPTISM CLASS – A class for parents who are preparing for
their child’s baptism will take place in the Saint Cecilia Parish
Office on Monday, August 21st beginning at 7 o’clock. All
information and scheduling will take place at this time. Please
call Father Zig for additional information.
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
2016/2017
Week Ending July 16, 2017 Collection—Checks $ 3,087.00
Collection– Cash $ 8,032.60
ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,084.24
Total Weekly Collection $ 13,203.84
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (913.81)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (1,289.92)
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!
Tuesday, August 1—Regular Meeting 11:00 am—set up—12-1pm social hour, coffee & cake
1-2pm—meeting, bingo & cards afterward Tuesday, August 8—Mohegan Sun Casino
Cost $25 incl. $25 slot play plus $5 food coupon Wednesday, August 16
Pines Theater—Luncheon & Show “Bikini” Musical Comedy of 50’s era.
Sunday, September 17 to Friday, September 22 Wildwood Crest
For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871
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2017-2018 Registration
K-10th Grade Traditional CCD & Generations of Faith
Registration for all religious education classes is now open! Registration forms are available on the parish website. Completed forms and payments can be
submitted to the parish office If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at [email protected].
July 23, 2017 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Come join us for a trip to Sight & Sound to see
“Jonah” on Friday, September 29th! Sponsored by:
The St. Monica’s Guild. For more information, please
call 973-625-4572.
Contact Information
In case you missed the “send off” we gave to Fr.
Marcin and Fr. Mateusz, your well wishes on their
new assignment can be sent to:
Rev. Marcin Michalowski
Our Lady of the Mountain Church
2 East Springtown Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz
Saint Philip The Apostle Church
797 Valley Road
Cllifton, NJ 07013
WALKING PILGRIMAGE TO DOYLESTOWN The annual walking pilgrimage to the National Shrine
of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsyl-
vania will begin on August 11th from Saints Peter and
Paul Church in Great Meadows, New Jersey. Pilgrims
journey in prayer and song traveling 60 miles in the
course of 4 days and 3 nights. For details please visit
the website of: Franciscan Friars of the Renewal-
Annual Pilgrimage.
2018 TRIP TO IRELAND – Father Zig will be lead-
ing a trip to Ireland next spring through Collette Tours,
entitled, “Shades of Ireland Featuring Northern Ire-
land.” The dates are April 9 to 21, 2018. The trip is 13
days and includes 17 meals: 11 breakfasts and 6 dinners.
The cost is $3,999-Double, $4,499-Single and $3.969-
Triple. AN INFORMATION MEETING FOR THOSE
INTERESTED WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEP-
TEMBER 5TH IN HAYES HALL (St. Cecilia Church)
AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. Please join us to
hear more details about this fabulous trip to beautiful
Ireland!
OUR NEWEST PRIEST – I am happy to welcome
to our two parishes, FATHER CERILO JAVINEZ, a
newly ordained priest as parochial vicar at Sacred
Heart of Jesus and Saint Cecilia Churches. Father
Cerilo is originally from the Philippines and recently
graduated from Immaculate Conception Seminary at
Seton Hall University in South Orange. Father Cer-
ilo’s assignment begins on August 1st. WELCOME
FATHER CERILO! Fr. Zig
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We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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The Living Crown of Mary – One photograph is all that it takes for
you to become visible in the Living Crown of Mary. We invite you
to join the Pauline Fathers and Brothers from the American Dzesto-
chowa located in Doylestown, PA, as they resolve to honor Mary in
this Jubilee year of the 300th anniversary of the Coronation of the
Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Begin by taking a
picture of yourself or someone you love, and then include your in-
tentions, resolutions, and spiritual gifts in order to crown Mary with
your heart. Upon receiving all of your images, a grand and marvel-
ous mosaic of Our Lady of Dzestochowa will be created from all the
pictures. You will also receive an image of Our Lady as a sign that
you are a precious jewel in the Living Crown of Mary. For more
information, log on to: www.livingcrownofmary.com
The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting the
2017 Pilgrimage this October to the National
Shrine, The Basilica of the Immaculate Concep-
tion in Washington D.C.. on October 20 & 21,
2017. The trip includes transportation, two meals
including the banquet, overnight accommoda-
tions at the Westin Hotel in Virginia, and spiri-
tual visits to America’s Frist Cathedral, and St.
Jude Shrine in Baltimore, and the National Shrine
of the Immaculate conception. Included will be
daily Masses for Friday and Saturday Confession,
devotional time, and a lot more. We ask parish-
ioners of St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart to contact
the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office at 973-728-8162
or [email protected] for a brochure or call Pat
Zayac @ 973-625-4572 for more information.
SAINT CECILIA CEMETERY – I used Memorial Day
weekend to announce an addition to the Saint Cecilia Ceme-
tery. A COLUMBARIUM is being constructed, off site, and
will be delivered to the cemetery sometime in August. A
“columbarium” is an above ground structure which houses the
ashes of the departed in individual compartments. Our colum-
barium will have 80 compartments which will be topped by a
statue of the Risen Christ. Around the structure will be the
words the Lord Jesus spoke to Martha in Bethany at the grave
of her brother Lazarus, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, he
who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John
11:25) For those who choose cremation, the columbarium is
the place (along with the ground) which the Catholic Church
states is the proper place for the burial of the faithful de-
parted’s ashes. The columbarium will be placed on the left
side of the cemetery as you enter through the main gate. One
may purchase a burial niche as soon as the structure is in place
and after it has been blessed. Information regarding the price
for the burial spot will be announced in the coming weeks.
For further information you may speak to me or the cemetery
administrator, Mrs. Diane Boykow, by calling the parish of-
fice. – FATHER ZIG
Renowned Scripture scholar and author, Dr. Tim
Gray, provides a fascinating explanation of the
importance of the visible Church and the centrality
of God on Earth. He offers incredible insights that
make clear the role of the Church as an essential
part of God’s plan for salvation, which are sure to
help those who have left her, or who mistakenly
claim to be “spiritual, but not religious.”
Parishioner Comments This teaching is like no other!
Julie - Bluffton, SC
Simply awesome! A truly informative talk on the
importance of the Church.
Phil - Fort Washington, PA
5th SUNDAY ROSARY: Reminder: July is a 5th Sunday
month. Next weekend the 5th Sunday Rosary group will
meet, 3pm, at Sacred Heart church in Rockaway. Come join
us and experience the faith and fellowship that comes with
being a Christian. ALL are welcome to attend. Bring a friend
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Monday, July 24 Tuesday, July 25 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, July 26 Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28 Saturday, July 29 Sunday, July 30 5th Sunday, Rosary Knights of Columbus (Sacred Heart)
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
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Parish Summer Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30—4:30
(Lunch 12:00—1:00)
Friday: 8:30 to 11:00
Until Labor Day
Thank you to everyone who supported our Gift Card and Scrip programs. This school year we sold over $530,000 in cards, and raised over
$27,000 for Divine Mercy Academy! Cards will still be available for purchase over the
summer from the school office during business hours, from the St. Cecilia parish office, the Sa-cred Heart Rectory and after weekend Masses--when volunteers are available. Purchases over the summer will be credited toward 2017/2018
fundraising. As always, thank you for your support of Divine
Mercy Academy!
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY
Pre-K through 8th Grade
Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic education
makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a
high level of individualized attention; certified teachers; weekly litur-
gies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core sub-
jects; 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 $2350/
year.
Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition rates as follows:
1 child: $4890 2 children: $7980 3 children: $9700 per year.
Schedule a personal tour this summer, and see all that DMA has to
offer!
Currently accepting applications. 87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway, NJ
www.dmarockaway.org
973-627-6003
ARE YOU BEING CALLED? – Anyone interested in
serving as a lector or an extraordinary minister of Holy
Communion is asked to contact Father Zig for additional
information. Training for both ministries will take place
following Labor Day.
GET WELL WISHES – Bishop Emeritus Frank J.
Rodimer recently suffered a slight stroke and is currently
undergoing physical therapy. Your get well card and good
wishes can be mailed to: Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, St.
Simon the Apostle Church, 1010 Green Pond Road, Green
Pond, NJ 07435. Bishop Rodimer is a son of Rockaway!
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING – Parents are asked to
encourage their son/daughter to consider serving Our Lord
at the altar. Training for this ministry will be conducted by
Deacon Matt on Saturday mornings following Labor Day.
Additional information will be forthcoming. Altar servers
should have received their First Holy Communion and are
encouraged to serve into their high school years.
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St. Bridget was the daughter of a royal Prince of Sweden, named Birger, and of Ingeburdis, a descendant of the Gothic Kings. From these pious parents she inherited a great love for the Passion of our Lord. Her father, consecrated all Fridays to special acts of penance, and from her childhood St. Bridget loved to meditate upon the Passion of Christ. In obedience to her father, at the age of sixteen she married Ulfo, Prince of Nericia in Sweden, by whom she had eight children, the last of whom, Cath-erine, is now honored among the saints.
Later the holy couple bound themselves by a vow of chasity and made a pilgrimage to Compostela in Galicia. On their return to Sweden, Ulfo, with his wife’s consent, entered a Cistercian monastery, where he died soon after in the odor of sancity. Af-ter his death St. Bridget renounced her rank of princess and changed her habit.
In 1344, she built the great monastery of Wastein, which became the motherhouse of a new Order, that of the Brigittines. She next undertook a pilgrimage to Rome and to Palestine. Having satisfied her devotion at the Holy places sanctified by the life and Passion of our Redeemer, she returned to Rome, where she lived a year longer. During this time she was sorely afflicted by sickness, but endured it with heroic patience and resignation. Her son, Birger, and her daughter, Catherine, were with her in her last moments. Having given them her final instructions, she received the Last Sacraments and died in 1373.
PRAYER Lord God, You revealed heavenly secrets to St. Bridget as she meditated on the Passion of Your Son. Grant that we Your servants may attain the joyful contemplation of Your glory. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
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St. Bridget, Religious
July 23, Patroness of Sweden
My dear parishioners,
Today we commemorate the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. The Old Testament and
Gospel readings speak to us about the presence of evil and our accountability in dealing with it. We know that evil is always
lurking around every corner trying to influence us to turn away from the holiness of God. In the Gospel parable spoken by Jesus
we find that the presence of evil is unavoidable but that we must be mindful of the “harvest,” that Day of Judgment. Our collabo-
ration with evil will end with our condemnation.
In the Gospel parable the Lord tolerates the presence of evil but not its triumph. What will conquer is the Kingdom of God that
may first appear as small and unimpressive, but which will explode into an eternal reality for the faithful. We are reminded that
small gestures and little deeds, done in the name of Christ, grow to transform the world. Yes, you and I are crucial in sanctifying
the world. You may think that you are unimportant in this task but that is far from the truth. That is why we must stay close to
the Lord through our prayers, reception of the sacraments and our Christian witness in the world. The Apostle Paul reminds us in
his Letter to the Romans that the Holy Spirit is joining with us in praying for the success of God’s will. Yes, our spiritual life
must remain vibrant and strong against the lure of evil if we are to be gathered in the harvest of eternal life.
The sowing of good seed which grows into the mystery of God’s Kingdom is a work which all missionaries have engaged in
since the first days of the Church. Each year the Diocese of Paterson welcomes a number of men and women missionaries who
come to speak about the Gospel seeds which their communities are planting throughout the world. On the weekend of August 12
-13 our two parishes of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Cecilia will welcome priests who will share with us the evangelization
which is taking place thanks to the prayer support and financial support we offer. I will share additional information with you
regarding their visit in the coming weeks. Please remember that they will be seeking our support.
Speaking of support, I am so grateful to you for the offerings which are given to the Lord each week at Holy Mass. Your regular
and generous offerings pay our bills and continue the services which our parish provides so that the Kingdom of God may con-
tinue to burst forth. I am mindful that the forces of evil are strong in trying to convince us that our offerings would serve us better
someplace else. Christ’s Church needs your support so that the Kingdom of God may flourish and not be overtaken by the forces
of evil. YOU make this a reality!
God bless you!
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]
Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866