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 Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or javinece@shu.edu—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or frmateuszdarlak@gmail.com 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

Deacon Paul Willson

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: Will resume in September

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Will resume in September HOLY HOUR : Will resume in September ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA : Will resume in Sept. ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am

Parish Summer Office Hours:

Monday thru Thursday: 8:30—4:30

(Lunch 12:00—1:00)

Friday: 8:30 to 11:00

First Friday in June until Labor Day weekend

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, Sgt. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kel-

ley 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 Eres-man, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Co-lon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thomp-son, 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. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Cpl Casey W. Lyness . 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.

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Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane

Gorcica, Sam Sessa, 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, 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 Borne-mann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cous-ins, Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Simmons-Jones, Victoria Santana, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion Ca-bles, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Brian Bosworth, Susan Kleczynski, Dennis Dilger, Robyne LaGrotta.

THE WORD OF GOD

Lll: Gn 18:20-32 Ps 138:1-3, 6-8 Col 2:12-14

Lk ll:l-13

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Monday, July 22, Saint Mary Magdalene 6:30 am—Peter Chmiel 8:00 am—Aurora Perez req. by Malou Alvarez Tuesday, July 23, Saint Bridget, Religious 6:30 am—Special Intention for World Peace 8:00 am—James Iannielli, 1st Anv., req. by the Cassidy Family Wednesday, July 24, Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest

6:30 am—Special Intention for the Sick 8:00 am— Joseph Grabiec, req. by the McGotty Family Thursday, July 25, Saint James, Apostle 6:30 am— Victor Potkalesky req. by Tom & Elaine Potkalesky 8:00 am—Holy Souls in Purgatory Friday, July 26, Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of theBlessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am—Special Intention 8:00 am—Joe Koller req. by Family Saturday, July 27, Weekday 8:00 am— Special Intentions for the Priests Sunday, July 28, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Sharon Augenti req. by her husband

Rita Murray req. by Gary &Carol McGotty

7:00 pm— Craig Slanovec req. by the McDonnell Family

John Zygmunt req. by the Culleny Family

8:00 am— Special Intention for Ana Ortega

9:15 am— Walter Paluba req. by Stella Rychlicki

Patricia Gilligan req. by Christine Lombardi

10:45 am— James Higgins req. by the Mooney Family

Thelma Gallagher req. by Carol Perillo

12:15 pm— Antonio & Catherine Ferrone req. by daughter, Dolly Kukuvka

Kathy Nolan req. by Bobbie

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending : July 7, 2019 Collection—Checks $ 3,162.00

Collection– Cash $ 8,984.50

WeShare Electronic Giving $ 2,525.85

Total Weekly Collection $ 14,672.35

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (523.73)

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (523.73)

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending : July 14, 2019 Collection—Checks $ 4,068.00

Collection– Cash $ 6,726.00

WeShare Electronic Giving $ 2,525.85

Total Weekly Collection $ 13,319.85

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (1,876.23)

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (2,399.97)

PARISH EVENTS

ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing informa-

tion and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday eve-

ning, August 19th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 pm.

Father will be present to conduct the information session and

answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament.

Please visit the kiosk in the vesti-

bule of the church to

purchase CD’s that are

available for $4.00.

Please be advised that all the “Senior Events” are open to everyone 55 and over from

St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes!

Regular Meeting— July 30 and August 6 & 20

Tuesday, August 13th—Mohegan Sun Casino Price $30—Slot Play $25—Food Coupon $5

Info: Call Carol @ 973-366-6871 SAVE THE DATE: September 3-8

Motorcoach trip to beautiful Island of Coudres & Quebec City, Canada includes guided tours plus a visit

to St. Ann DeBeaupre Shrine. All breakfasts & dinners included. For more info call Carol @ 973.537.5529.

Craft and Vendor Fair

St. Cecilia Church Hall

70 Church Street

Rockaway, NJ 07866

Saturday, November 2, 2019

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - Have you ever won-

dered about the origin and meaning of the Responsorial Psalms

that are sung or spoken before the Gospel readings? Please join

the Monday Night Bible Study for a 10 week study beginning

September 9th, at 7:30 PM in Hayes Hall, as we explore the

program entitled, "Psalms, " presented by Ascension Press. If

you would like to register for the study or have any questions,

please contact savondollen@gmail.com by August 19th. The

study guide will cost $28.00 with checks payable to St Ce-

cilia. Thank you!

WALKING PILGRIMAGE – The 32nd annual spiritual 4

day walking pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czesto-

chowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania will take place August 8

-11 and will begin at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Great

Meadows, New Jersey. Walkers range from infants to people

well into their 70’s. You may join our spiritual trip any day

of the journey and for as many days as you wish. Register on

line at the website: www.walkingpilgrimage.us or call for

information, 908.637.4269.

BISHOP BARRON BOOK – 50 copies of the recent book

by Bishop Robert Barron entitled, “Letter to a Suffering

Church,” have been placed in the church vestibule for your

information. Bishop Barron, highly regarded in his evangeli-

zation ministry and Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of

Los Angeles, wrote this book for all Catholics suffering from

the fallout of the clergy abuse scandal. The book is informa-

tive, consoling and encouraging. Please take a copy and

when you are finished reading it please return it to the vesti-

bule for someone else to read.

CEMETERY BENCHES – I am happy to report that the

appeal for donors to memorialize two benches which have

been ordered for the parish cemetery columbarium has been

met. Giving me much hope is that I have had a least 5 others

come forward seeking to make the donation for a bench

which costs $1,600. Further information regarding the instil-

lation of the granite benches at the columbarium and their

dedication will be forth coming in the bulletin. Please know

that other memorials will be announced in the bulletin and

your generosity is a sign of both your love and faith! – Father

Zig

CHURCH ROOF UPDATE – I have been in contact with

the Arthur Vincent Company and our diocesan architect who

recommended that at this time a cross not be placed on top of

the cupola due to the winds which may cause movement of

the cupola and perhaps another leak in a rain storm. It was

suggested that the cross project we reconsidered at the time

when a new roof will be required for the church so that at the

time the cupola will be more firmly mounted to the roof

through reinforcements. As a result of this information the

project of the mounting of a cross on the cupola will be post-

poned until that time. I am told that the scaffolding will be

coming down from the roof shortly and that work of repoint-

ing and repairing the chimney on the church roof will begin.

I would like to thank all those who have made donations to

this project. Your generosity is an inspiration to me! – Father

Zig

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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

June 7th until Labor Day

ATTENTION MEN – A men’s group called FATHERS

OF ST. JOSEPH will be meeting every other Saturday

morning at 5:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Office Building.

The Fathers of St. Joseph gatherings are not so much

meetings as they are mini retreats, whose aim is to com-

municate the spirituality of fatherhood in a manner that

encourages and inspires fathers to embrace, engage and –

by the power of the Holy Spirit – sanctify their vocation.

MASSES BEING OFFERED—Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish on

East Main Street is offering the following Masses each month:

POLISH MASS on the second Sunday of every month at 11:30

a.m. and LATIN MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM

on the third Sunday of every month at 12 noon.

BEWARE: Its come to our attention that some

people have received “scam” emails from Fr.

Zig or one of the priests. Please know these

messages are fake that are requesting “favors”,

“money” or “gift cards”. Should you have any

questions, please call the parish office at 973-

627-0313. Do not reply to these emails.

The Feminine Genius Project: A prayer and discussion

ministry for mothers. We will meet every first and third

Saturday morning (6:30—8:00 am) in the St. Cecilia par-

ish office for grace & coffee. We hope that this gives

each of us the spiritual recharge we need through prayer,

group discussion, and time with Christ in the Blessed Sac-

rament in order to serve our families, our communities,

and our Lord Jesus better. This group serves mothers

with school-aged children. Babysitting is not provided.

This time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship is reserved

for mothers only.

Any questions, please reach out to Armi Clancy / Beth

Mainardi (TheFeminineGeniusProject@gmail.com)

Faith Formation - 2019-2020—Registration is now open for

the below programs. Registration forms and details are avail-

able on the parish website or by stopping into the parish of-

fice. In person registration will be available on Tuesday, May

7th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Divine Mercy Academy. Forms can

be submitted directly to the parish office before or after the May

7th registration.

Please contact Jim Clancy with any questions.

StCecilia.FaithFormation@gmail.com

K-6th Grade Traditional CCD (Sundays from 10:30-11:30)

7th-9th Grade Confirmation Prep

(Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00)

Generations of Faith - (Fridays from 6:30-8:15)

October 13, 2019— Rosyglo Foundation

Continuing the good works of Sister Thomasine Smith

Join us for a benefit dinner on

October 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM

St. Clements Church, Connery Hall

154 Mt Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 07801

for more information contact:

Joanne O’Connell at: 201-731-3025 ext. 101

Or email to: rosyglo@optonline.net

Join us as we celebrate the life and continue the good works

of Sister T. Dinner, entertainment and remembrances of

Sister Thomasine Smith

RESPECT LIFE CORNER

About the New Jersey Safe Haven Law:

Why are states offering Safe Haven Laws? The purpose of Safe Haven is to

protect unwanted babies from being hurt or killed because they were aban-

doned. You may have heard tragic stories of babies left in dumpsters or public toilets. The parents who committed these acts may have been under severe

emotional distress. The mothers may have hidden their pregnancies, fearful of

what would happen if their families found out. Because they were afraid and had nowhere to turn for help, they abandoned their babies.

Abandoning a baby puts the child in extreme danger. Too often, it results in

the child's death. It is also illegal, with severe consequences. But with Safe Haven, this tragedy doesn't ever have to happen again.

In New Jersey, no one ever has to abandon a child again.

Ann. Statutes 30:4C-15.7,8 You can leave your baby, up to 30 days old, at an emergency room of any

licensed hospital or at any state, county or municipal police station in New

Jersey. For more information see: http://safehaven.tv/states/newjersey/#info

or call 1-888-510-2229

SUMMER OFFERINGS—The summer season is one

which notes a reduction in Mass attendance due to vaca-

tions. Please remember that your regular and generous of-

ferings help to pay the bills which Saint Cecilia’s receives

daily. I am most grateful to you for your loving support of

our parish which is a sign of your love for Christ our Savior!

God Bless you!!! - Father Zig

ATTEND MASS AS YOU VACATION—Attending the

Holy Mass each Sunday is important in our observance of the

Lord’s Day. Please check the place and times for Mass in the

place you are vacationing by visiting the website:

www.MassTimes.org or in the USA call 1-410-676-6000.

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Monday, July 22 Tuesday, July 23 7:45 pm—Charismatic Prayer Group (Church Wednesday, July 24 Thursday, July 25 Friday, July 26 Saturday, July 27 Sunday, July 28

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MASS CARDS We are asked to pray for the dead. The best way to do this is

to have a mass celebrated in memory of a loved one.

Stop in or call the Parish Office 973-627-0313

~Offering $15.00~

Thank you to everyone who supports our Gift Card and

Scrip programs.

Cards will still be available for purchase over the summer

from the school office during business hours, from the St.

Cecilia Parish Office, Sacred Heart Rectory and after week-

end Masses when volunteers are available. Purchases over

the summer will be credited toward our 2019/2020 fundrais-

ing efforts. As always, thank you for your support of this

very easy, painless fund raiser.

Example: You buy $100 a week in grocery cards for 52

weeks—we make a profit of $260.00—its that easy! If you

have any questions, please call us: 973-627-6003, 973-627-

0313, or 973-627-0422.

THURSDAY FAITH FORMATION—The adult

faith formation class which meets on Thursday

evening in Hayes Hall at 7:00 pm will not meet in

July and August but resume following Labor Day.

DOYLESTOWN SHRINE CELEBRATION – The

coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa

will take place at the Doylestown shrine on Sunday,

August 25th at the 12:30 pm Mass celebrated by the

Most Reverend Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Phila-

delphia. The icon was blessed by Saint John Paul II.

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis recently blessed the

crown which will be used at the August ceremony. On

the occasion of the coronation, Pope Francis has

granted all pilgrims who visit the shrine until the end of

October a plenary indulgence under the usual condi-

tions. The Pauline Fathers who staff the shrine invite

everyone to prepare spiritually for this blessed occasion

through novenas, personal prayers, night vigil prayers

at the shrine, and reception of the sacrament of pen-

ance. Additional information can be found at the shrine

website: https://www.czestochowa.us/coronation/.

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY Pre-K through 8th Grade

Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic edu-

cation makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environ-

ment with a high level of individualized attention; certified

teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic cur-

riculum with all core subjects; strong enrollment in all grades;

STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish & library, with

technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Before-care/

aftercare/extracurricular activities available.

Full day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs

starting at $2510/ year. Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition

rates as follows: 1 child: $5200- 2 children: $8500- 3 or more

children: $10,300 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

THANK YOU – Many thanks to those who did a thorough

cleaning of the Hayes Hall kitchen: Mary Merz, Pat Zayac,

Carol McGotty, Agnes Maye, Roberta Vitkusky, Marie Wal-

strom, and Pat Degnen. May the Lord God richly bless them

for their labors.

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ST. MARTHA was the sister of Mary and Lazarus with whom she lived at Bethany, a village two miles from Jerusalem, a little beyond Mount Olivet, now bearing the name of El’ Azaryth or Lazarich. The family, it appears, was of some importance in the country and, as is known from the Gospels, intensely devoted to Our Blessed Lord, Who was frequently their guest. Martha is the prototype of the busy housewife because of the incident narrated in the Gospel when she asked Christ to rebuke her sister who was sitting at His feet leaving all the work to her. Instead, she heard the sublime answer that Mary had chosen the good part. Again, it was Martha who at the death of her brother had Faith to declare that God would accomplish anything that Jesus willed, and she heard the words, “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” to which she replied with a magnificent act of Faith: “I believe You are the Messiah, the Son of God.” Finally, Martha was serving at the table when Mary anointed Christ’s feet with precious nard. There is an untrustworthy Provencal legend that after our Lord’s Ascension St. Martha traveled to France with her brother and sister, and Lazarus became Bishop of Marseilles. In 1187, her alleged relics were discovered at Tarascon, France, and placed in a magnificent crypt in the collegiate church there. PRAYER Almighty, ever-living God, Your Son was a frequent Guest in St. Martha’s home. Through her intercession grant that we may faithfully minister to our brethren and merit to be received in Your heavenly home. Amen.

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

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ST. MARTHA, Virgin July 29-Patroness of Cooks

My dear parishioners,

Today we mark the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time in our celebration of the Lord’s Day. The sisters, Saints Martha and Mary

of Bethany are the focus of today’s Gospel periscope in which the Lord Jesus gives direction as to the prominence of prayer

in our lives. The scene is quite familiar to many of us who have welcomed guests into our homes. We want to make sure that

all is just right to offer our guests a warm welcome. This requires work, the preparation just doesn’t happen on its own, some-

one has to do the labor. Martha is the industrious one who rolls up her sleeves, she’s task oriented but knows her limits and

requires some assistance in offering hospitality. Her sister Mary, on the other hand, finds that the work can wait and prefers to

be with Jesus. The Lord reminds Martha that spending quality time with Him is far better than getting anxious about tasks

which can be put on hold. SPENDING TIME WITH JESUS is what it is all about, it’s “the better part!”

Working every day is part of our life. In the Sacred Scriptures we find that working six days a week is to imitate God who

worked each day in creation. On the seventh day the Lord God rested from His labor and this became the Sabbath, the day we

too rest from our everyday tasks. The Sabbath is the day on which worship and praise of God is the highlight, no other activ-

ity is more important on this day. The seventh day, that is Saturday, is observed by our Jewish brothers and sisters as the Sab-

bath, a day free from work.

From the beginning of the Church the disciples of Jesus observed the Sabbath but also “the first day of the week,” Sunday,

because it was on this day that the Lord Jesus rose from the dead. With the distancing of the early Christians from the Jews

the observance of the Jewish Sabbath was no longer Christian practice. First and second century documents testify to the

Church’s celebration of the Lord’s Day on the first day of the week as becoming the Christian Sabbath. This is our day of

worshipping and praising the Lord, as well as our day of rest.

Unfortunately, Sunday is becoming less and less the day of worshipping and praising God, as well as a day of rest. Atten-

dance at Holy Mass has decreased significantly over the years. Sunday is a work day with no difference from any other day of

the week. “Spending time with Jesus” is a reality for only a few. In today’s Gospel Jesus is saying something very significant

to all of us, that is, there is nothing more important than spending time with Him. Let’s not forget that, even during these

summer months!

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 speplowski@optonline.net

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

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866