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Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor
Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz
Parochial Vicars
Deacon Paul Willson Dn Slawomir Tomaszewski
Mr. Paul Daher
Director of Music
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck Business Administrator
Mr. James Clancy, Director of Faith Formation
Mrs. Ann Mitchell,
Principal
Tanya Nellen Parish Secretary
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 7:00 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
Holy Hour: Monday: 7-8pm
(Sacrament of Penance Available)
Trustees:
Robyn Hornstein James Gallagher
90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Saint Cecilia Parish
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
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . The next class is Monday, March 21st. 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. To schedule a Baptism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15.
New Parishioners must wait 2 months for a Baptism.
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.
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015—November 20, 2016
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 (Hayes Hall) Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm (Parish Office) CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Third Wednesday (Parish Off) HOLY HOUR: Monday—7:00 pm (Church) ADULT FAITH FORMATION
RCIA — 9:00am for children & parents, 11:45am for adults, Send email to [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
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our coun-try in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clif-ford, LCpl. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Gian-netti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest,
SSgt. Zhenya Killeen, 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. Ed-ward 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. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Mat-thew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Va-letta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, 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 inter-cession of St. Michael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts to-ward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love. 580-St. Cecilia
Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, David Castle, Mason Molde, Jo-anna Sacco, Pat Klebes, Adaline Maddaloni, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bas-
charow, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Edward O’Dowd, Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Tom Cuskie, Susan Mejia, Derek Bas-charow, Isabel Rattay, Theodora Maulbeck, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Bornemann, Rosemary Woodring, Sharon Augenti, Sean Nolan, Peg Norman, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, Norman Rodriquez, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.
THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday
Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Psalms 103:1-4, 6-8, 11 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12 Luke 13:1-9
MONDAY, February 22, The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle 8:00 am John & Margaret Holleran TUESDAY– February 23, Saint Polycorp, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 am The Parishioners of St. Cecilia Church WEDNESDAY–February 24, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am Mary Reynolds THURSDAY, February 25, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory FRIDAY– February 26, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am Isabel Blazjewski r/b John & Dianna Sullivan Kazimiera & Kazimierz Jasniewicz r/b Fr. Mateusz SATURDAY—February 27, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory SUNDAY, February 28, Third Sunday of Lent 4:30 pm Sharon & Kevin Sweeney r/b Eleanor Borris Rose Gurda r/b Blanche & Patrice 7:00 pm Rosa Torres r/b The Lami Family 8:00 am Pasquale, Fousto & Giuseppina Velocci r/b Adelina Velocci 9:15 am Helen Lucas & Martin Michael Mackin 10:45am Bertha Owens r/b Marty & Lee Ann Mackin Gabriel Njeze r/b Judy & Patrick Umeukeje 12:15 pm James McGlynn r/b Eleanor Borris Connor Cummings r/b The Cassidy Family
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2015/2016
Week Ending - February 14, 2016 Collection—Checks $ 7,432.00 Collection– Cash $ 3,155.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,028.42 Total Weekly Collection $ 12,615.42 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $764,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 13,725.49 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $($1,110.07) Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 11,616.08
PARISH EVENTS
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
Tuesday, March 1—Regular Meeting 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour,
1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meeting Tuesday, March 8—Sands Casino (PA) - cost $25.00
includes $20.00 slot play plus $5.00 food coupon Tuesday, March 29—Italian Feast of St. Joseph at
Doolan’s in Spring Lake incl. 4—course meal, Sinatra singer & comedian, band and dancing
For price and more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871
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CD of the Month Join us as we continue with our parish ‘CD of the Month’ program. For the month of February all parishioners are welcome and encouraged to purchase and listen to "Freedom through For‐giveness" by Ken Yasinski. This audio CD is a great talk by a world class speaker. Ken Yasinski does an amazing job of explaining the deepest mysteries of our faith in a way that all people can understand and relate to. This is a simple opportunity to listen, learn, and share our faith together as a community. On Thursday, February 25th, our ‘Formation Night’ will be dedi‐cated to a discussion and sharing on this CD. All people are wel‐come to attend. CDs are available after Mass or by contacting the parish office. CDs are $3 each.
Confessions will be held Mondays during Lent, February 15 to March 14 from 7:00 pm—8:30 pm in every parish in the
Diocese of Paterson. This is a wonderful opportunity to come to Confession as a family or to invite a friend who you know
has not had the opportunity to go to Confession in some time. Don’t be afraid! Information will be provided. Ask the priest
to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God! www.WelcomeHomeTo Healing.org
LENTEN RETREAT, Sponsored by The Rosary Society
THE JOY OF GOD’S MERCY
WHEN: FEBRUARY 27, 2016 9:00 AM WHERE: St. Francis Residential Community
122 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ COST: $25.00 –Drop off Registration Form & check at the Parish Office
OPEN TO ALL ~ MEN & WOMEN
GUEST SPEAKER: Fr. Jhon Madrid Father Jhon Madrid was ordained a priest in 2012 for the Diocese of Paterson. He is originally from Colombia. He came to the United States as a seminarian and after tak-ing ESI classes at Rutgers University, he was sent to St.
Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore to finish his theological studies. Since his ordination, he has been serv-
ing the parish communities of St. Thomas the apostle in Oak Ridge and St. John Vianney in Stockholm. He has been very involved at Immaculate Conception Regional School in Franklin as the soccer team coach and a and a Religion teacher for the upper grades. During this Jubi-lee Year of Mercy, Father Jhon has been chosen by Pope Francis to be a “Missionary of Mercy”. As an opportu-nity to reflect during this season of Lent on this Jubilee
Year, he will be talking about “the Joy of God’s Mercy.” A talk that combines both central messages of Pope Fran-
cis: the Joy of the gospel and God’s tender mercy. RESERVATION FORMS IN VESTIBULE
SAVE THE DATE: THE PARISH PICNIC WILL BE HELD SUNDAY JUNE 5 AT FIREMAN'S FIELD. Plans include a mass at the field starting around noon. Details will be announced as the date gets closer. If you are in-terested in helping please call the parish office.
St. Cecilia’s LIFE Runners Morristown Pro-Life 5K Sunday, March 6, 2016
In Solidarity with A-Cross America Relay for Life this Lent Run, Walk or Jog, All Age Groups for the Protection and Sanc-tity of All Human Life from the Moment of Conception until Natural Death Where: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 91 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ Participants should start arriving at 1:30 PM to sign in for 5K which commences at 2:30 PM immediately following prayer gathering. Please Register and Order Your LIFE Runners T-Shirt at www.liferunners.org as part of NJ-St Cecilia Chapter *Light Refreshments *Participants can enter Free Raffle
St. Cecilia CCD and Confirmation Students can also make special registration arrangements through St. Cecilia Faith For-mation. Information: [email protected]; 973-627-0313 ext.17 5K is a Fundraiser for The Rockaway Catholic Right to Life Ministry Contact: (973) 664-9460; [email protected]
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/StCeciliasProlifeMinistryNJ
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NEW DATES! Pizza Night with Bishop - will be held at: Morris Catholic High School, Denville on
Tuesday March 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS
COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
Thank you for your generous contributions to the Collection
for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your gift is an expression of solidarity with the suffering people of this
Region. Through joining in the work of this collection, you are helping to restore the Church and build the future.
Please visit www.usccb.org/ccee.
Church Regulations Regarding Fast and Abstinence
Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all
the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though it’s made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednes-day and Good Friday. On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted.
ECUMENICAL LENTEN LUNCHES Each Friday during Lent (except Good Fri-day) a luncheon is held at the First Presbyte-rian Church beginning at 12 Noon followed
by a Lenten reflection offered by one of the clergy of the par-ticipating churches. The theme for this year is
“God’s Name is Mercy.” The following schedule has been set:
February 26 – Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Mar. 4 – Saint Simon the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
Mar. 11 – Teabo United Methodist Church March 18 – Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church.
All are welcome to attend, An offering for the lunch is appreciated.
2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Serving Christ Among Us
If you received a final request from our Bishop asking for your support of the 2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, please respond as your means permit. The Appeal is essential to the work of the Church in reaching out to those in great need who come to our Catholic Charities agencies. It also supports seminarian education, inner-city area education and our priests’ retirement resi-dence. Every gift is important so whatever you can do is a blessing. Please respond today.
May God bless you for your support!
Paterson Federation Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application
Are You Interested in Attending a Catholic High School?
Have you: Maintained at least a 90% average during the
prior 7 marking periods? Scored in the 90 percentile in math,
reading & language on the latest standardized test?
If so, you could be eligible for a four-year annually paid award based on academic achievement and is available only to Catholic students graduating from an Elementary school in the Paterson diocese who will be attending a Catholic High School in Septem-ber. Applications available in vestibule and Parish Office.
RICE BOWL ~ ALMS GIVING HUNGERING TO GIVE BACK
This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us
to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love of cooking to provide for her family — and feed an entire school. How do we use our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet?
Visit crsricebowl.org for more information.
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Monday, February 22 7:00 pm Holy Hour w/Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 7:30 pm Bible Study (Parish Office) Tuesday, February 23 9:30 am Bible Study 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall)Wednesday, February 24 7:00 pm 2nd Grade Parents’ Meeting (Hayes Hall) Thursday, February 25 9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) 7:30 pm Adult Choir Practice 7:00 pm Faith Formation (Hayes Hall) Friday, February 26 12:00 pm Lenten Luncheon (Presbyterian Church) 6:00 pm Family Formation (Hayes Hall) 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 27 8:30 am Lenten Retreat (St. Francis) 10:00 am First Penance (Church) Sunday, February 28 9:00 am RCIA—Children (Parish Office) 9:15 am Children’s Liturgy 10:45 am RCIA—1st Scrutiny (Church) 4:00 pm True Love Waits (Parish Office)
FAITH FORMATION CORNER
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SCHOOL NEWS
Formation Night This Thursday night we will continue our ‘Formation Night’ program. Our CD of the Month, "Freedom through Forgiveness" by Ken Yasinski will be the focus of our dis‐cussion. This is a great way to share thoughts and reflec‐tions on the CD. All are welcome to attend, even if you have not listened to the CD. Please join us for a casual night of faith and fellowship. No registration is need or long term commitment. Light re‐freshments will be served. If you have questions, please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office.
Sacred Heart School- Rockaway presents
Seussical Jr. the Musical. Performances scheduled for: Fri.,
3/04 at 7 pm, Sat, 3/05 at 3 pm & 7 pm.
Reserved tickets are $10.00 each, $12.00 at the door.
Performance location: St. Mary’s School
371 So. Main St., Wharton, NJ.
To reserve tickets, contact Johanna Bizub at 973-714-3408 or via email at [email protected]
2nd Grade Parents’ Meeting There is meeting for all 2nd grade parents for both CCD and St. Cecilia School students. This meeting is to discuss the celebration of First Reconciliation on February 27th as well as the upcoming First Holy Communion Masses in April and May. The meeting will take place in Hayes Hall from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office if you have any questions.
RAFFLE WINNER ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2016 Lois Delgado
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for Divine Mercy Academy for the
2016-2017 school year is now taking place.
Divine Mercy Academy, Rockaway’s New Catholic School, will offer an academically excellent, faith-based
education to students in pre-k3 through eight grade. Full –day and half day pre-k3 & 4 will be available as well as full-day kindergarten. We will also offer a be-
fore care program and an after school program.
For more information or a registration packet, please call the Parish Office 973-627-0313
Attention: St. Cecilia Cemetery
According to rules and regulations all Christmas Decora-tions and Wreaths must be removed by February 15th. Any left after that date will be removed by parish maintenance.
ST. PETER DAMIAN Bishop and Doctor of the Church
February 21 — Patron of Headache Sufferers
My dear parishioners, Today is the Lord’s Day and the Second Sunday of Lent. The Gospel reading for this day tells the story of Our Lord’s Transfiguration on Mount Tabor before the Apostles Peter, James and John. As Jesus, accompanied by His disciples makes His way to Jerusalem, He is shown in glory with the Law-Giver, Moses and the Prophet Elijah. This theophany is
meant to strengthen the faith of the Apostles prior to the upcoming Passion Christ was to endure. Strength is something we can get by imitating others in adversity or by the encouraging words of others. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians doing both. In this Sunday’s second lection we read: “Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us.” Saint Paul encourages the Philippians to do what he and those closely associated with him are doing that is, living as “citizens of heaven.” Yes, Paul and those who belong to Christ are living their lives in a somewhat of a different fashion than others. Their conduct reflects Christ in both word and deed. The strength we need to conduct ourselves in a Christian fashion emanates from the Lenten disciplines of PRAYER, FASTING and ALMS-GIVING. We continually hear about these works during Lent because they are able to strengthen our spiritual life as we journey to the approaching days which commemorate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Like Paul, I ENCOURAGE YOU to pray more fervently during these Lenten days. Do so as a family and please come to Stations of the Cross on Friday evening. I ENCOURAGE YOU to abstain from meat every Friday during Lent and abstain from something you can do without to strengthen your will. I ENCOURAGE YOU to take a Rice Bowl from the church and fill it each day with $1 so that at the end of 40 days these alms can be used to bring relief to the poor and starving around the world through the efforts of Catholic Relief Service. I ENCOURAGE YOU because doing these things in a secular world is not easy and it will take your determination and commitment – BUT YOU CAN DO IT. And when you do it you join yourself to a great company “whose citizenship is in heaven.” When things are not easy we all need encouragement via word and example. Parents are very effective in doing so for their chil-dren and I am delighted to see it especially in our spiritual life. The sacrament of penance is of great importance to us during Lent as we reflect upon our sins which brought the Lord Jesus to the Cross. Adults and children should go to confession during this sacred time so that our souls may be cleansed and our hearts made new! We do so every Monday evening from 7 to 8:30!!! Happy Lent! Father Zig
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A devoted collaborator of Pope St. Gregory VII and, like him, a Benedictine, St. Peter Damian was one of the most glorious lights of the Church in the 11th century. Born in Ravenna in 1007, he became a Camaldolese monk at the monastery of Fonte Avellana, or which he became Abbot. He later became Cardinal and bishop of Ostia and Velletri. St. Peter Damian worked zealously for the internal reform of the Church by fighting against such abuses as simony and incontinence. He wrote many works on ascetical theology. He is numbered as one of the Doctors of the Church And died at Faenza in 1072. PRAYER: Almighty God, help us to follow the teachings and example of St. Peter. Placing Christ above all things, may we be ever active in the service of Your Church and attain the joys of eternal light. Amen Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey