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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. No pre-registration required. Both parents are encouraged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass and a Baptis-mal Ceremony at 1:30 pm.
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 @ 973-627-0313.
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: [email protected] Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish
MASSES
Weekends
Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am
10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese)
Holydays
Vigil 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
Weekday Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 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. Cerilo Javinez PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR
Seminarian Angel Torres
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR
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: Tuesday @ 9:30 am; Monday Night Bible Study @ 7:30 pm; Mommy Bible Study @ 9:30 am on Thursdays
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall )
PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wed. @ 7:00 pm (PO) HOLY HOUR : Monday @ 7:00 pm RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION— FOR ADULTS: Please contact Jim Clancy @ 973-627-0313
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am
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.
Revised Parish Office Hours until Further Notice
Monday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Thursday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in
the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, 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. Edward C. Thompson, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, 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 , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Sgt. Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Fa-ther 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, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Deb-bie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, 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, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins, Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez, Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maul-beck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Den-nis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Brian Bosworth, Dennis Dilger, Robyne LaGrotta, Dave Lewis, Christopher Darlak, Frieda Solow, Claudia Fontanella, Jimmy Car-roll, Claire Wasacz, Peggy Traino, Emilio Viola, James Deegan.
THE WORD OF GOD 63: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 Jn 20:19-23
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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Monday, June 1, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 6:30 am—Diane Milo req. by Fr. Zig & Priests 8:00 am—Samuel Kobylar req. by Fr. Zig Tuesday, June 2, Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs 6:30 am—Msgr. Denis Hayes 8:00 am—Jim Branagan req. by Agnes Maye Wednesday, June 3, Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs 6:30 am— Fr. Jean Claude St. Martin
8:00 am—Berardino Squeo req. by the St. Cecilia Seniors Thursday, June 4 Weekday 6:30 am—Msgr. Charles Powers 8:00 am—Joan Reynolds req. by Mary & Ed Merz Friday, June 5, Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr 6:30 am—James McNamara req. by the McDonnell Family 8:00 am—Joan Reynolds req. by the Rosary Society Saturday, June 6, Saint Norbert, Bishop; BVM 8:00 am—Deceased Members of the Rosary Society Sunday, June 7, The Most Holy Trinity 4:30 pm—Regina (Jean) Valletta req. by her husband, Art Theresa Ebersole, 6th Anniversary, req. by her daughter, Cindy & Family 7:00 pm—Sophie & Stanley Calka req. by Fr. Zig 8:00 am—Mario & Marco Taglienti req. by Adelina 9:15 am—John Joseph Mackin req. by Nancy & John Grish Michael Mascone req. by Latuja Family 10:45 am—Rose Cook req. by Catherine Haynes Monica Dougherty req. by her family 12:15 pm—Denise C. Madden req. by Jeanine & Nicholas Losito
The Altar Flowers
are in Birthday Remembrance of
Vita Noto Requested by her sister, Jean Asti
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending : May 24, 2020 Collection—Checks & Cash $ 5,447.00
WeShare Electronic Giving $ 4,215.47 Total Weekly Collection $ 9,662.47
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (5,239.49)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (82,732.31)
CONFESSIONS BEING HEARD—The priests of our
parish are available for the sacrament of penance on an
appointment basis. Please call the parish office and leave
your name & phone number and state that you would like
an appointment for confession. A priest will be available
for confession in the church or parking lot upon request.
PARISH EVENTS
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BEWARE OF SCAMS – Be on the alert of scams which
say they are from me. THEY ARE NOT!!! Please call me at
the office (973.627.0313x12) if you have doubt about a text,
email, etc, which is supposedly from me asking for money,
gift cards, etc. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! – Father Zig
CLOTHING BINS REOPENED—The clothing bins in
our lot that support the work of Catholic Charities have been
re-open! Your support is appreciated!
JOIN US IN PRAYING THE ROSARY – Every evening
at 7 o’clock a growing number of families and individuals
join in praying the Holy Rosary “via ZOOM.” Should you
like to join our priests and so many others in praying during
this time of pandemic, please contact Father Matt at frma-
[email protected] for information and instruction.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN FOOD DRIVE – Each year the
diocese holds the CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD DRIVE to
help replenish the various food pantries located within the
three counties of the diocese (Morris, Passaic and Sussex).
This year’s appeal takes on an even greater urgency due to
the pandemic which has caused them to become unem-
ployed. Our generosity is needed now more than ever.
Please check our parish website with information on how
you can help those in need.
SCHEDULE OF LIVE STREAM EVENTS—Join us for
the following events which are live-stream from our church
each week: Holy Rosary and Holy Mass at 12 noon DAILY
and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday afternoon at 3
o’clock.
FLOCKNOTE—If you haven’t signed up for
FLOCKNOTE please do so today. It’s easy, it’s confiden-
tial and it keep you instantly informed of significant parish
events. Notices can be sent as a text to your cell phone or
email to your computer. Stay with the flock, stay informed!
JUNE DEVOTIONS – The Litany to the Most Sacred
Heart of Jesus will be prayed following the weekday Holy
Mass beginning June 1st. June is the month dedicated to the
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
RESTROOM RENOVATIONS TO BEGIN—The renovation
work to the restrooms in Hayes Hall will begin very shortly.
The contract for this work was signed late last year prior to any
knowledge of COVID 19. The materials for the work were or-
dered and some materials have been on our parish property since January. As the regulations have been eased by the State,
so now our work may proceed. Of course I seek your help in
participating to fund this work by asking you to make a dona-
tion to the renovation fund. Our facilities are continually in use
by large numbers of people on a daily basis. I know that when
our church building is allowed to open up it will be again a
place of constant activity for years to come. Thank you for your
love for St. Cecilia’s, our parish home! - Fr. Zig
OUR NEW BISHOP—Father Kevin J. Sweeny will be or-
dained a bishop and installed as the 8th Bishop of Paterson on
Wednesday, July 1st in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson. Let us remember Bishop Elect Sweeney daily with
this prayer: GOOD AND GRACIOUS GOD, WE STAND ON
THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW TIME FOR OUR DIOCESE.
AS WE CROSS THAT THRESHOLD IN THANKFULNESS,
WE ASK YOU TO POUR OUT AN ABUNDANCE OF
GRACE ON OUR BISHOP ELECT KEVIN J. SWEENEY
THAT HE MAY FAITHFULLY ASSUME HIS MINISTRY
AMONG US AND THAT, TOGETHER WITH HIM, WE
MAY WORK FOR THE BULDING UP OF OUR LOCAL
CHURCH OF PATERSON. WE ASK THIS THROUGH
CHRIST OUR LORD. AMEN
PROTOCOLS ISSUED – Bishop Serratelli, Apostolic Ad-
ministrator of our diocese, has released a document which
mandates the protocols which pastors must implement in the
parishes in preparation of the reopening of the churches and
chapels in the Diocese of Paterson. I have prepared our church
so that when the reopening is announced our parishioners may
return to Saint Cecilia’s assured that all safety measures are in
place. I can’t wait to welcome you back! – Father Zig
SUNDAY OFFERINGS – I am most grateful to all those who
send in their Sunday offerings to our parish. Your regular finan-
cial support is crucial during this time when the church is
closed. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you for the
generosity you show His Church. Father Zig
FROM MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL—Our Ad-
missions team put together a phenomenal Virtual Open House
on our website. Please take a few minutes to visit and see all of
the wonderful programs that Morris Catholic has to offer. We
look forward to welcoming the newest generation of Crusaders to our campus to continue our grand tradition of Catholic Edu-
cation at Morris Catholic. For more information and Virtual
Open House go to: www.morriscatholic.org/virtualopenhouse/
Revised Parish Office Hours until Further Notice
Monday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Thursday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
973-627-0313
580-St. Cecilia
KING MTESA of Uganda, in Equatorial Africa, had allowed the White Fathers to preach the Faith in his country with some good results. However, when his successor, King Mwanga, assumed power in 1885, he initiated a fierce persecution against “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 be-tween May 26, 1886, and January 27, 1887.
These martyrs of Christ were beatified in 1920 and canonized in 1964 by Paul VI who declared: “These African martyrs inaugu-rate a new age, Africa is rising free and redeemed, bathed in their blood. Christianity has found a ready hearing in Africa, and we see this as a mysterious plan of God, a vocation proper to Africa, and a promise 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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STS. CHARLES LWANGE AND COMPANIONS, Martyrs June 3—Protomartyrs of Equatorial Africa
May 24, 2020 The Ascention of the Lord
My dear parishioners,
Today we celebrate what is called “the Birthday of the Church.” 50 days after His Holy Resurrection and 10 days following
His Holy Ascension into Heaven the promise of the Lord Jesus was fulfilled with the descent of the Holy Spirit. Acts of the
Apostles tells us that praying in the Upper Room on that Sunday morning were the Apostles, the Mother of God and Ever Virgin Mary, along with about 100 other women and men disciples of Jesus. The coming of the Holy Spirit filled them with
charismatic gifts which empowered them to witness to the Name of Jesus. Fearlessly they emerged from the sheltered Upper
Room to embrace a world redeemed by Christ. They were sent by Him to announce the Good News of salvation to all people.
We have been reading during these Easter days of the growth of the Church and how the followers of Jesus were able to over-
come the challenges which they encountered.
This same Holy Spirit which came upon these disciples nearly 2,000 years ago today is present with us now. God the Holy
Spirit is the One who enables us to stand firm in faith when persecution arrives. He is the One who provides us with the words
we need to refute falsehood. He is the One who provides us with the courage to live our lives differently from others who do
not know Christ. He is the One who gifts us with peace and joy as we lift our hearts in prayer. God the Holy Spirit was given
to us at Baptism and we were sealed with His gifts at Confirmation. The Holy Spirit is GOD WITH US!
Today the Easter season comes to a close. This was a very strange Easter for us this year not having the opportunity to attend
the Divine Liturgy in our church. We also missed Holy Week of the Lord’s Passion due to the Corona Virus. Thank God we were able to experience some graces by participating in the liturgy via live-streaming. Next year, please God, we will be pre-
sent in our church to participate in the liturgies which recall the events of our salvation.
As we know Easter is a weekly observance on the Lord’s Day, that is to say SUNDAY. We gather every 8 th day on the 1st day
of the week to remember and celebrate the victory the Crucified Jesus won for us by His Holy Resurrection. Coming to
church every Sunday is to relive the joy of Easter. It’s a day we cannot ignore nor make an excuse to dismiss.
COME HOLY SPIRIT AND FILL THE HEARTS OF YOUR FAITHFUL – ALLELUIA!
Father Zig
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Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
