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Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor Rev. Marcin Michalowski Parochial Vicar Rev. James Bono Weekend Assistant Deacon Paul Willson Deacon Jakub Grzybowski 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 Monday 7—8pm Any time by appointment Holy Hour: Monday: 7-8pm (Sacrament of Penance Available) Trustees: Gerard Duphiney Robyn Hornstein 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] 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, June 15th. 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. 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 at 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: 3rd Wednesday (Parish Office) HOLY HOUR : Monday—7:00 pm—8:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION Thurs, 7:00 pm (Hayes Hall) RCIA - Classes for children are on Sunday at 9:00 am and for adults, Sundays from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm in the Parish Office For more information call: Dn. Paul Willson 973-551-0749 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am—3:00 pm CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

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Page 1: Saint Cecilia Parish Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 90 Church ... · 31/05/2015  · 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour, 1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meet-ing June 9 (Tuesday) Mt

Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor

Rev. Marcin Michalowski

Parochial Vicar

Rev. James Bono Weekend Assistant

Deacon Paul Willson

Deacon Jakub Grzybowski

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

Monday 7—8pm Any time by appointment

Holy Hour:

Monday: 7-8pm (Sacrament of Penance

Available)

Trustees: Gerard Duphiney Robyn Hornstein

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] 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, June 15th. 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.

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 at 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: 3rd Wednesday (Parish Office) HOLY HOUR: Monday—7:00 pm—8:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION Thurs, 7:00 pm (Hayes Hall) RCIA - Classes for children are on Sunday at 9:00 am and for adults, Sundays from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm in the Parish Office For more information call: Dn. Paul Willson 973-551-0749

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am—3:00 pm CLOSED SATURDAYS

CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

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The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: Pfc Aleksandr Killeen, Jo-seph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Den-nis Wuest, SSgt. Zhenya Killeen, 1st Lt. Kelley

E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Marti-nez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, General Raymond Odierno, 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.

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Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, John Brinkman, Julie Lawson, Ann Palma, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Edward O’Dowd, Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mary Reynolds, Mason Walker

Steussing, Tom Cuskie, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Theodora Maulbeck, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Joanne Brewer, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Betty Golden, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Borne-mann, Rosemary Woodring, Sharon Augenti, Sean Nolan, Peg Norman, Eileen Sutherland, 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 24:3-8 Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16 Hebrews 9:11-15 Matthew 14:12-16, 22-26

MONDAY—June 1, Saint Justin, Martyr 8:00 am Vita Noto r/b Adrianne & Paul LaPilusa TUESDAY– June 2, St. Marcellinus and Peter, Mar-tyrs 8:00 am Joan Miller r/b Pat & Kathy Deo WEDNESDAY–June 3, Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory THURSDAY, June 4, 8:00 am Sherry Rodimer r/b Ronnie & Greg Burghardt FRIDAY– June 5, Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 am Eugene Walsh r/b The Von Dollen Family Mary David r/b George Sholler & Dusel Families SATURDAY— June 6, St. Norbert, Bishop 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory SUNDAY, June 7, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 4:30 pm Theresa Ebersole r/b Daughter & Family John Flynn r/b The DiVite Family 7:00 pm Rosalia LoIocono r/b Michael & Assunte Alessandra Thomas G. Harrington r/b St. Cecilia Life Runners 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory 9:15 am John Whalen r/b Mary & Kevin McAloon & Family Josephine Malwitz r/b The Scherer Family 10:45 am Eva McCoy r/b Norma King John Whalen r/b Eileen Finnegan 12:15 pm Maureen & John Murnane –50th Anniversary James LaFergola r/b Debbie & Vinnie Ferrone & Family

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ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2014/2015

Week Ending - May 24, 2015 Collection—Checks $ 7,682.00 Collection– Cash $ 3,258.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,255.00 Total Weekly Collection $12,195.00 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $810,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,568.83 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $(2,373.63) Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) (43,071.18)

ALTAR FLOWERS In Loving Memory of

My Dear Sister

Vita Noto r/b Jean Asti

In Loving Memory Bette Boyer

Requested by:

Gabe & Marlene Palma & Family

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PARISH EVENTS

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ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

June 2—Regular Meeting 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour, 1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meet-ing June 9 (Tuesday) Mt. Airy Casino (PA) - Cost: $22.00 incl. $20 slot play plus $10 food coupon For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871 June 11 (Thursday) day trip to Rock Island (on the Lake) Club (Sparta) incl. transportation, complete dinner and show “American Bandstand” featuring “the Jersey Dreamers” Cost: $70.00—More Info? Call Lorraine 973-366-6871

Join us as we continue with our parish ‘CD of the Month’ program. For the month of June all parishioners are wel‐come and encouraged to purchase and listen to "True Worship" by Fr. Michael Schmitz. This audio CD is a great talk by a world class speaker. Fr. Michael does an amaz‐ing 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, June 25th, our ‘Formation Night’ will be dedicated to a discussion and sharing on this CD. All peo‐ple are welcome to attend. CDs are available after Mass or by contacting the parish office. CDs are $3 each.

CD OF THE MONTH

CAPTURE MEMORIES for a lifetime……. The LAST opportunity to take your photos!

SIGN UP ONLINE Be a part of our new 140th Anniversary Family Directory. Lets put the names with faces. You can go to the Parish web-site: www.st-cecilia.org and click on the link to register.

Pictures will be taken in Hayes Hall on the following dates: June 4 & 5 from 2-9 pm

June 6th 10-5 pm Each family will receive a FREE 8 x 10 portrait and directory for participating. If you have any questions, please call Tanya

in the parish office 973-627-0313 x10

CAN YOU HELP? – There is a small group of women who meet every Thursday morning after the 8 o’clock Mass (or sometimes on Friday) to do some “tidying” of the church. They meet for about a hour to an hour and a half. If you are interested and would like some additional information please contact Carol McGotty or Fa-ther Zig. Men would also be welcome to join the group. Our volun-teers provide a great service to the parish and demonstrate their love for the Lord and His holy house.

A.D.: THE BIBLE CONTINUES Sunday, Channel 4—9:00 pm

A.D.: THE BIBLE CONTIN-UES – In episode 9, which airs this evening on channel 4 at 9 p.m., Saul (Paul) arrives back in Jerusalem where he meets with Peter and the Apostles. The dis-ciples agree to welcome Saul into the Church. Discussion

question: Ss. Mary Magdala and Joanna are not among the 12 Apostles, yet they were very important to Jesus and were among the first witnesses to the Resurrection. How do they work to sustain the Church?

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OUTDOOR CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION – The Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be observed on Sunday, June 7th. An outdoor procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place following the 12:15 Mass at Saint Cecilia Church. THIS IS A COM-BINED PARISH EVENT FOR SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND SAINT CECILIA. We need vol-unteers from both parishes to carry the baldachinno, children to strew flowers, altar servers, choir members and ushers. For additional infor-mation please speak with Father Zig or Father Marcin. Volunteers’ names can be given to Tanya at the St. Cecilia Parish Office at 97.627.0313.

The next meeting of the Cemetery Beautification Committee is sched-uled for Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the cemetery grounds. Remember to bring a lawn chair. In case of in-

clement weather we will meet at the Parish Office. Any questions or concerns please contact Mary Lou McGrath at 201 280-6093.

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FORMATION NIGHT Join us this week from 7:00‐8:00 pm in Hayes Hall as we continue to celebrate the ‘Year of Consecrated Life’. So far this year we have welcomed guest speakers from the

Franciscans, Benedictines, Sisters of Christian Charity, Vo‐cationist Fathers, Salesian Sisters, Filippini Sisters and the Little Sisters of the Poor. Our diocese is blessed to have so many men and women in religious life serving the people of God. 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.

DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

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CHECKOUT OUR REDESIGNED WEBSITE www.st-cecilia.org

It’s a work in progress but our newly designed website has a wealth of information about what’s going in the

Parish.

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SAVE THE DATE: The St Cecilia and Sacred Heart parish picnic is planned for June 14 at Fireman's Field from 1 PM to 5 PM. There will be more details as we get closer to that date. In the mean time, if you would like to help out that day please contact Jim Gallagher (973-366-9699) or Jack Zayac (973-625-4572)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES—DIOCESE OF PATERSON Annual Corpus Christi Food Collection For The Poor

Due to the unprecedented requests for assis-tance from Catholic Charities’ food pantries and in order to fulfill our obligations to the poor, Bishop Serratelli has authorized a Diocesan-wide food collection in all par-ishes and agencies on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Saturday/Sunday, June 6-7. Saint Cecilia Parish has been asked to provide:

CANNED FRUIT & BACTERIAL HAND WIPES Cash donations will also be accepted. Please Mark Saturday & Sunday June 6/7 as the food collection day in order to help those in need in our Diocesan community of Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties.

Knights of Columbus Dinner Dance

Looking for a night out with your sweetheart?

Come join the Knights of Columbus Council 514 for a Past Grand Knights dinner dance on June 19th at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Cost is $30 per person and includes a buffet dinner ca‐tered by Shenanigans, and dancing by Michael Accardi to rock, pop, standard and country. At American Legion Post 344, 210 Chestnut Terrace, Rockaway. Call Russ Hrdy for reservations 973‐769‐9389 or email russell‐[email protected].

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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES Four day conference from September 22-25, will take place in Philadelphia. The conference will feature well known pre-senters and is a worthwhile event for the

faithful to participate. Pre-registration is due to Eniola Honsberger by June 22nd. The Basic Package for Adults: $150 includes Congress Registration and Welcome Kit. If you need more info con-tact Eniola Honsberger at the Family Life Office at 973-437-9735 or by email [email protected].

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES On Saturday, June 20, The Irish American Associa-tion of Northwest Jersey will offer Irish Language classes on three levels: Introduction, Intermediate,

Advanced and a conversation group for fluent speakers. There will also be singing in Irish, dancing and music—if you play an instrument bring it along. Cost, including breakfast, lunch & snacks: $45, students w/ID $20, Children under 12 $5. Registration is necessary no later than June 11. For more info, contact Matt Tully: [email protected] or 862-266-3563

Irish-American Cultural Center 253 Richard Mine Road, Rockaway, NJ

Family Formation This fall we will be starting a new Family Formation program in our parish. Registration is now open and details are available on the parish website and through the parish office. This new program will need a strong committee of people willing to help with the monthly event planning. Food service, decoration / set up, and catechesis are all important elements of this program. If you are interested in helping on this committee or just want to know more about the volunteer needs there will be an open meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in Hayes Hall. Please let Jim Clancy know if you are interested in attending or if you have any questions. 973-627-0313 ext 17 [email protected]

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Monday, June 1 7:00 pm Holy Hour (Church) Tuesday, June 2 9:30 am Bible Study (Hayes Hall) 6:00 pm Children’s Choir (Church) 7:00 pm Choir Practice (Church) 7:00 pm Bereavement Group (Parish Office) 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, June 3 7:30 pm Pro-Life Meeting (Parish Office) Thursday, June 4 9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) 2:00 pm Pictures for Directory (Hayes Hall) 7:00 pm Faith Formation (Hayes Hall) Friday, June 5 2:00 pm Pictures for Directory (Hayes Hall) 6:30 pm First Friday Devotions (Sacred Heart Church) Saturday, June 6 8:30 am Rosary Society Meeting (Hayes Hall) 10:00 am Pictures for Directory (Hayes Hall) Sunday, June 7

Food Collection & Blood Pressure Screenings 5:30 pm Family Rosary (Sacred Heart Church)

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

FOUR PILLARS of Marian Spirituality

Mike Sweeney was a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star and played for the Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, and Philadelphia Phillies. In this talk given at the Catho-lic Athletes for Christ retreat for professional athletes,

Mike gives a Marian perspective on sports and the Christian life by using what he has identified as the Four Pillars of Marian Spirituality.

CD’S FOR SALE—KIOSK IN VESTIBULE $3.00 each or 7 for $20.00

SCHOOL NEWS

Morris Catholic High School Join Us for a unique and enriching summer experience at summer.morriscatholic.org. Summer Session at Morris Catholic is a series of academic and athletic programs for stu-dents of all ages. Running from June 22 until July 31, and located conveniently on the Morris Catholic High School Campus in Denville, NJ. Summer Session is a great way for students and athletes to enrich their talents on and off the field, get a head start on the upcoming academic year, and participate in a dynamic community of teachers and peers.

VILLA WALSH ACADEMY Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, is hosting their 2015 Summer Sports Camp: Session 1: June 22-June 26, Ses-sion 2: June 29-July 3, Session 3: July 6-July 10 from 9am – 3pm. Girls enter-ing grades 5-9 may choose from intro to villa sports, basketball, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, tennis, soccer and/or spirit & dance. Please visit www.villawalsh.org and look under the Athletics tab for more information or contact the Camp Director, Jamie LoBue, at 973-538-3680 x170 or [email protected].

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Please contact us to arrange for

a tour and to receive application information.

973-627-6003

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If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator. Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with ei-ther of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 X205 or Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 x248

FAITH Group (Youth Group: 8th -12th grade)

All students in 8th grade – 12th grade are welcome to join us at our next meeting on Friday, June 12th from 8:30-10:00 pm. This is a casual group that meets at least once per month for games, sports, food, and prayer. The group will begin at 8:30 in the parish office basement. Please wear sneakers and dress comfortably. Please let Jim Clancy know if you are interested in attending or would like more details. 973-627-0303 ext. 17 or at [email protected]

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My dear parishioners, Today we celebrate the Lord’s Day and the Solemnity of the Most Blessed Trinity. Each year on the Sunday following Pentecost we observe this theologi-cal feast which speaks to us about the mystery of our monotheistic faith – God

is ONE but in THREE DIVINE PERSONS: FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT. God who is com-munity calls us into community with Him through the Church. The holy sacraments are the vehicles which lead us into this union. COMMUNITY is what really shinned forth last Sunday as so many gathered in church and later in Hayes Hall to celebrate the priestly ordination of Father Jakub and Father Lukasz. The outpouring of joy and kindness for the new priests was fantastic. This says a lot about the people of Saint Cecilia Parish and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Our community of faith is the best in the diocese (of course I am prejudiced)! I am especially grateful to the Saint Monica Guild for their labor in making the reception so welcoming and delicious! Thank you, Ladies and God bless you!!! Most of all, THANK YOU my dear parishioners for being present for the first Mass, the reception which followed and for the generosity you have shown the newly ordained priests. It has been announced that Father Jakub has been assigned to Saint Christopher Parish in Parsippany and Father Lukasz to Our Lady of the Magnificant in Kinnelon. We wish them well in their assignment which begins on June 29th, the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul. It has also been announced that we too will receive one of the 14 newly ordained priests here in Rockaway to serve us at Saint Cecilia and Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Mateusz Jasnowicz will also report to duty here on June 29th and we welcome him with joy! Father completed his seminary education at Mount Saint Mary University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I am happy that the Bishop has added him to our pastoral staff and I look forward to him assisting me and Father Marcin in our work. The priesthood continues to be celebrated this coming week with Bishop Serratelli presiding at the JUBILEE MASS on Tuesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls. This Mass and reception which follows honors priests celebrating significant anniversaries, I will be among them. For this reason I have CANCELLED THE NOON MASS AT SACRED HEART CHURCH ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd. Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Saint Cecilia’s with the installation of a new security system for the church, parish office and rectory. Also upgrading will be done at the school and gym. This work will help keep our people and facilities safe in our ever-changing world. The job includes the installation of cameras, intercoms, security locks and moni-tors. In closing, next Sunday we celebrate CORPUS CHRISTI. An outdoor procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place following the 12:15 Mass at Saint Cecilia Church. This is a combined parish event for both Sacred Heart and Saint Cecilia Parishes. I invite both parishioners to join me and Father Marcin in this annual outdoor Catholic demonstration of our faith in the Lord Jesus truly present in the Holy Eucharist. I need altar servers, children strewing flowers, children who made their FIRST HOLY COMMUNION this year in their communion attire, choir members, and most of all – YOU! God bless you! Father Zig

STS. CHARLES LAWANGA AND COMPANIONS, Martyrs June 3—Protomoartyrs of Equatorial Africa

King Mtesa of Uganda, in Equatorial Africa, had allowed the White Fathers to preach the Faith to this country with some good results. However, when his successor, King Mwanga, assumed power in 1885, he initiated a fierce persecution again “all those who pray,” that is, all Catholics Among the victims of this persecution were the elite of the Ugandan youth—Charles Lwanga, the chief of the royal pages, and twenty-one of his companions. As their leader, Charles exhorted them by his words and left them an example by his death—since he was the first to be burned alive. Twelve others followed him on that same day, June 3, 1886; the rest were killed between May 26, 1886 and Janu-ary 27 1887. These martyrs of Christ were beatified in 1920 and canonized in 1964 by Paul VI who declared: “these African martyrs inaugurate a new age . Africa is rising free and redeemed, bathed in their blood. Christianity was found a ready hearing in Africa, and we see this as a mysterious plan of God, a vacation proper to Africa, and a promised of historical significance. Africa is the new country of Christ. A clear witness of this fact is the direct simplicity and unshakable fidelity of these young African Christians.” PRAYER: God, You made the blood of martyrs become the seed of Christians. May the field of Your Church, irrigated by the blood of St. Charles and his Companions, always produce rich harvests. Amen Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey

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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] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

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