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 speplowski@optonline.net 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

Mrs. 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 paul.d.willson@gmail.com 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, 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, Cheryl Anne 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, Flor-ence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Paul Minetti, Mar-guerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Carmen Liuzza, Jr., Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Sim-mons-Jones, Karen Profit, Victoria Santana.

THE WORD OF GOD

Here are the readings for next Sunday

50: Acts 4:8-12 Ps 118:1,8-9, 21-23, 26, 29

1 Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18

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Monday, April 16, Easter Weekday 8:00 am— Ramon Alvarez req. by Malou Alvarez & Children, Anthony & Christina Tuesday, April 17, Easter Weekday 8:00 am - Ellie Reedy req. by the McGotty Family Wednesday, April 18, Easter Weekday 8:00 am—Arnold McAllister req. by the Hornstein family Thursday, April 19, Easter Weekday 8:00 am—Socoro Penosa req. by Ed & Mary Merz Friday, April 20, Easter Weekday 8:00 am—Special Intention Saturday, April 21, Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am—Bill Gallagher req. by wife, Jeanne Sunday, April 22, Third Sunday of Easter 4:30 pm—Veronica Morgante req. by the Malwitz Family

Protection of Babies in the womb & their Families

7:00 pm— Socoro Penosa req. by Dianna & John Sullivan

Charles Troisi req. by the Payne Family

8:00 am— Special Intention req. by Agnes Maye 9:15 am—Jeffrey Lockshin req. by Susan Brennan & Angela Goritski Belle Norris req. by Gary & Carol McGotty 10:45 am—Paula Reynolds req. by Dolly & Bob Kukuvka Carol Devine req. by Billie & Eddie Devine 12:15 pm—Frank X. Feller req. by Peter & Susan Kelly Elizabeth “Ellie” Rivera req. by the DiScala Family

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending 4/8/18 Collection—Checks $ 3,294.00

Collection– Cash $ 10,672.50

ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,586.41

Total Weekly Collection 16,552.91

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 814,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 14,705.88

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 1,847.03

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 36,333.00

Bishop’s Annual Appeal

2017 Goal: $48,500.00

Cash Received through March 22, 2018: $79,044.00

50% of Over-Goal Cash: $30,544.00

Rebate as of March 22, 2018: $15,272.00

Thank you for your generosity!!!

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 17—Regular Meeting 11 am set up, 12-1 pm social hour, coffee & cake

1-2 pm meeting, bingo & cards afterward

Sunday, July 1—Paper Mill Playhouse Day Trip Day trip at Paper Mill Playhouse to see “Halftime”

Members: $65.00—Nonmembers: $70.00 Charlie Brown Restaurant (price not included)

For info, please call Carol @ 973-537-5529

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RELIGIOUS CARDS FOR SALE AT PARISH OFFICE

Assorted religious cards are available for purchase at the par-

ish office. Come and see our display of cards for sacraments

including ordination, holidays, thank you and congratula-

tions.

Each card comes with a detachable, keepsake bookmark.

Cards: 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00

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 28!

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 wellwithmysoul17@gmail.com. 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 savondol-len@gmial.com if you have any more ques-tions. Thank you!

Life in the Spirit Seminar – All are Invited -sponsored by the Paterson Diocesan Steer-ing Committee 7 session, “Life in the Spirit Seminar” at St Paul Inside the Walls. Starting April 23, 2018 and ending on June 4, 2018. There is no charge Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm. Address: 205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. For questions call Carmen Liuzza at 973-625-1150.

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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 star-

ring acclaimed actors Jim Caviezel and James Faulkner,

this movie dynamically and truthfully illustrates the

beginnings of Christian persecution under the Roman

Empire. St. Paul’s story is one of conversion, forgive-

ness and perseverance in the face of extreme intoler-

ance, 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 community. Invite them to watch this in-

spiring 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/

Sweet Peace Baking Contest: Rise UP, and interfaith or-

ganization from Rockaway is sponsoring the annual Sweet

Peace Baking Contest on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 from

1:00 to 3:00 pm. Amateur bakers, ages 7 and up are invited

for a chance to win ribbons and cash prizes for their best

baked treats. Not a baker? Dessert lovers are welcomed to

join us for sampling, support and fellowship. “Rise UP” to

the challenge or just bring your taste buds! For entry form,

ticket information and details, please email us at:

sweetpeacebaking@yahoo.com or visit us at Riseupnj.org Just a friendly reminder to pick up your Easter Gift

from Fr. Zig to the parishioners of

St. Cecilia parish. It is the CD titled Religionless

Spirituality which can be found at the

entrance of the church and at the St. Joseph altar,

while supplies last.

This CD will be discussed at the April CD of the

Month get together held in Hayes Hall

on Thursday, April 19th. This is a great opportu-

nity to try our CD of the Month discussion. All are welcome.

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Monday, April 16 7:00 pm—Holy Hour (Church) 7:30 pm—Monday Night Bible Study (HH) Tuesday, April 17 9:30 am—Bible Study (Hayes Hall) 11:00 am—Seniors Meeting (Hayes Hall) 7:45 pm—Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, April 18 9:00 am—Soup Kitchen (Hayes Hall) 7:00 pm—Padre Pio Prayer Group (Parish Office) Thursday, April 19 9:30 am—Mommy Bible Study (PO) 7:00 pm—Faith Formation (HH) Friday, April 20 6:30 pm—Generations of Faith (Church & Hayes Hall) Saturday, April 21 8:30 am—St. Monica Guild Meeting (HH) 10:00 am—2nd Grade Penance (Church) Sunday, April 22

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!

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: yetjcb@aol.com

Join us for DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY’S

2nd Annual Golf Outing

Friday, June 15th, 2018, at

Farmstead Golf & Country Club

$120 per Golfer/$420 per Foursome*

Includes greens fees, cart, lunch, buffet dinner, alcohol &

soda

1:00 PM Check-in & lunch. Immediately following golf is

a buffet dinner & 50/50 raffle.

For more info, call Patrick Rudolph at 973-440-0748, or

email prudolph817@gmail.com

*If purchased by May 15th. $130/golfer after 5/15.

2018-2019 Registration

K-8th Grade Traditional CCD, 9th & 10th Grade

Confirmation & Generations of Faith

Registration for all religious education classes will open on Sunday, May 6th after each of the morning masses in Hayes Hall. Registration forms will soon be available on the parish website. No registrations will be taken before May 6th. If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at stcecilia.faithformation@gmail.com.

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ST. MARCELLINUS was born in Africa of noble parents. He journeyed to Gaul with Vincent and Domninus and preached the Gospel with great success in the vicinity of the Alps. Then he fixed his residence at Embrun, where he built an oratory, in which he spent his nights in prayer after consecrating the day to the works of the ministry.

His example and discourses converted a great number of the idolaters among whom he lived. When the whole city had been con-verted to Christianity, St. Eusebius of Verceil consecrated his oratory at his request.

St. Marcellinus himself received Episcopal consecration, and worked with all his power for the spread of the Kingdom of God. He commissioned Vincent and Domninus to preach in several places that he could not visit in person. Heaven confirmed his ap-ostolic labors with miracles. He died at Embrun in 374.

PRAYER God, Light and Shepherd of souls, You established St. Marcellinus as Bishop in Your Church to feed Your flock by his word and form it by his example. Help us through his intercession to keep the Faith he taught by his word and follow the way he showed by his example. Amen.

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

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ST. MARCELLINUS, Bishop

April 20

My dear parishioners,

Today we commemorate the Third Sunday of Easter in our celebration of the Lord’s Day. The Gospel reading takes us back to

that first Easter Sunday later in the day when the Risen Lord Jesus appears again to the disciples. The Lord asks for something

to eat in order to prove that He is alive and that they are not seeing a ghost. He tells them that, “Thus it is written that the

Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be

preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses of these things.”

Throughout the 50 days of Easter we are reading from Saint Luke the Evangelist’s second volume work, Acts of the Apostles.

This book tells of the spread of the Gospel from Jewish territory to Gentile lands through the preaching and witness of Peter

and Paul. The evangelization of peoples also occurs as a result of the preaching and witness of other disciples, both male and

female; their names are recorded in Acts of the Apostles.

Throughout the centuries the followers of the Risen Christ have engaged in the work of evangelization by tirelessly and at

great peril bringing the Gospel to the nations. Today I am in Ireland with some fellow parishioners on tour of the country

which may be the ancestral home for some of you. As we know, the faith was brought to this country through the pastoral zeal

of Saint Patrick. He is regarded as the “Apostle to Ireland.” Let us keep the people of this great nation in our prayers that they

may remain faithful to the Gospel and not allow the evils of secularism and indifferentism influence them especially as they

will decide in a short time whether to legalize abortion or remain a pro-life nation.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you in church next Sunday. Our celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Lord’s Day is

our weekly remembrance of Jesus’ suffering, death and Resurrection as we consume His Body and Blood. His Excellency,

Bishop Arthur Serratelli has lifted the ban on the distribution of Precious Blood now that the flu epidemic is past. The Bishop

has left it up to each pastor when or whether to reinstate the distribution of the Precious Blood. We will resume the distribu-

tion of the Precious Blood the first weekend of May at those Sunday Masses in which there is a sufficient number of ministers

to do so. When we are short of ministers the Precious Blood will not be administered. Catholic theology states that when one

receives the Body of Christ (the Host), one is receiving both the Body and the Blood of our Savior. My pastoral observation is

that only very few people approach the chalice for the Precious Blood as a result of health concerns.

See you next Sunday, God willing!

Christ is Risen!

Father Zig

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net

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

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866