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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. The next class is Monday, March 19th. 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 [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 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 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 - Monday7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA Sunday @ 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults. Email [email protected] for further information or call 973-551-0749 ROSARY PRAYER GROUP : Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:40 am4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am2:30 pm CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:00 pm1:00 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.

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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. The next class is Monday, March 19th. 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 [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

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

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 [email protected] 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.

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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: 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, Deb-bie 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 Ken-nedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Vir-ginia Cousins., Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Paul Minetti, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Carmen Liuzza, Jr., Helene Turner, Mi-chael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo.

THE WORD OF GOD

Here are the readings for next Sunday

37: Mk 11:1-10 38: Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a,

19-20, 23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Mk 14:1-15:47

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Monday, March 19, Saint Joseph, Spouse Of The Blessed Vir-gin Mary 8:00 am— Special Intention Tuesday, March 20, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am - Jozwiak Family Wednesday, March 21, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am—Bill Gallagher req. by wife, Jeanne

Rose & Jim Gianetti req. by the Fochesto Family Thursday, March 22, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am— Stephen Brussell, Jr. req. by the McDonnell Family Friday, March 23, Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop 8:00 am— Josephine Lusardi req. by Pat & Jack Zayac Saturday, March 24, Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop and Mar-tyr 8:00 am— Frank Killeen req. by Frank & Carol Desmond Sunday, March 25, Palm Sunday of The Passion of The Lord 4:30 pm—Joseph Milo req. by the Milo Family Veronica Morgante req. by the St. Monica Guild 7:00 pm—Mary Reynolds req. by parishioners Jeffrey Wild req. by the Graner Family 8:00 am— Protection of Babies in the Womb & their Families req. by

Agnes Maye

Paula Liuzza req. by Tom & Erin Marmara

9:15 am— Anthony & Lucille Spalletta req. by Carol & Tom Terzo

Belle Norris req. by the Naclerio Family

10:45 am - Arthur Aranha req. by Family

Elizabeth DeFelice req. by the Conner Family

12:15 pm—Kenny Patterson req. by the Cox Family

Santo Ninivaggi req. by the McDonnell Family

The St. Joseph Altar Flowers are in

Loving Memory of

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ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending 3/11/18 Collection—Checks $ 3,391.00

Collection– Cash $ 8,642.95

ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,877.59

Total Weekly Collection 14,911.54

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 814,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 14,705.88

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 205.66

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 34,550.11

YOU ARE INVITED—Bishop Seratelli invites you to join

with him and the priests of the diocese for the annual Chrism

Mass on Monday, March 26th @ 7:00 pm in the Cathedral of

St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Free parking in the indoor

garage adjacent to the Cathedral. For more information con-

tact Fr. Zig. We need parishioners from St. Cecilia and Sa-

cred Heart to represent Rockaway at this event.

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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! Tuesday, April 3—Regular Meeting

11 am set up, 12-1 pm social hour, coffee & cake 1-2 pm meeting, bingo & cards afterward

Tuesday, April 10—Sands Casino– Price: $25 For more info-- Casino trip call Lorraine @ 973-366-6871

Wednesday, April 18– Day Trip to High Point Banquet & Event Center

Day includes hot breakfast, hot lunch, 2 shows, bingo and more—Members: $60/ Non-Members: $65

For more info on High Point Trip call Carol 973-537-5529

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Hospitality is the 1st Sunday of

every month (Sept. to June)! Come and join us for

coffee after the 10:45 Mass.

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, March 24!

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 [email protected]. 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—Final payment due: 2/16/19. We need 8 cabins

booked by 3/19/18 or we lose $50 per stateroom onboard

credit.

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 [email protected] if you have any more ques-tions. Thank you!

RESPECT LIFE CORNER

Pregnant/Need Help?

Call 800-723-8331

The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for

bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will be

meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Christo-

pher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road (Rt. 202), Parsip-

pany, at 7:30PM in room 101.

Program: "Signs, Dreams, and Coping"

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS – One of the features of the

Lenten season is the praying of the Stations of the Cross

which is done very Friday in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

and Saint Cecilia Church. The Stations begin on Friday, Feb-

ruary 16th. Stations at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will take

place every Friday evening during Lent at 7 o’clock. On

March 2nd, due to First Friday devotions, Stations will begin

at 6 o’clock. Stations at Saint Cecilia Church will also take

place every Friday evening during Lent but will begin at 7:30.

The Stations of the Cross are also prayed every Friday fol-

lowing the 8 o’clock morning Mass.

RICE BOWL ALMS PROGRAM: Fifth Sunday of Lent

For Alefa and her family in Malawi, who we encounter

through CRS Rice Bowl, that the seeds she plants today may

also sprout hope and grow opportunity.

We pray to the Lord…

For those worldwide who are forced to flee their homes for

safety or better opportunities.

We pray to the Lord...

SAINT JOSEPH NOVENA – The novena for the Solemnity

of Saint Joseph will take place at Saint Cecilia Church follow-

ing the 8 o’clock Holy Mass beginning on Sunday, March

11th. The novena concludes on Monday, March 19th. Follow-

ing the 8 o’clock Holy Mass the traditional Saint Joseph Table

will be blessed in Hayes Hall. Coffee and St. Joseph pastry

will be served.

DID YOU TAKE A RICE BOWL? – There are still plenty of

rice bowls located in the baskets at the church entrance. Every

household should take a rice bowl and place it on their table as

a reminder during Lent of the fasting and abstinence we should

be undergoing during this holy season. The money we are sav-

ing by denying ourselves of the snacks, etc of what we are giv-

ing up should then be placed in the rice bowl. The rice bowls

should be brought to church at Easter, not before. Lent con-

cludes at Easter and therefore our alms should be practiced up

to the Feast of our Lord’s Holy Resurrection! (75% of the

alms collected helps feed the poor internationally, 25% of the

alms remains in the Diocese of Paterson for food distribution.)

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE – The final celebration of

the sacrament of penance will take place on Wednesday eve-

ning of Holy Week, March 28th at 7 o’clock in Saint Cecilia

Church. Eight priests will be present to hear confessions for

both adults and children. Please mark the date and plan to go

to confession before the celebration of Easter.

2018-2019 Registration

K-10th Grade Traditional CCD &

Generations of Faith

Registration for all religious education classes will open on Sunday, March 25th after each of the morn-ing masses in Hayes Hall. Registration forms will soon be available on the parish website. Students that are in non-sacramental year classes will have the option to attend the Generations of Faith program in place of the traditional CCD classes. 2nd, 9th, and 10th grade students will still need to be enrolled in the traditional program. Generations of Faith is a once per month program that will meet on a Friday night. This program is de-signed for the entire family; babies to retired seniors are welcome to register. There is no drop off service, so children will need to be accompanied by one or both parents. The program will include family prayer, family activities, and small break out groups. Registrations will be taken at the same time as tradi-tional CCD registrations. No registrations will be taken before March 25th. If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at [email protected].

The Holy Shroud of Turin was called the greatest relic in

Christendom by Pope John Paul II. In fact, the Shroud is the

most studied scientific object in the entire world. Fr. Peffley

presents new and detailed scientific and medical evidence for

the authenticity of the Holy Shroud. This presentation brings

greater clarity as to the depth of the agony of our Lord's sor-

rowful Passion, which he voluntarily took on for love of us.

CD of the Month:

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Monday, March 19 7:00 pm—Holy Hour/Confessions (Church) 7:00 pm—Baptism Class (PO) 7:30 pm—Monday Night Bible Study (HH) Tuesday, March 20 9:30 am—Bible Study (HH) 11:00 am—Seniors Meeting (HH) 7:45 pm—Charismatic Prayer Group (HH) Wednesday, March 21 7:00 pm—Padre Pio Prayer Group (PO Chapel) Thursday, March 22 9:30 am—Mommy Bible Study (PO) 7:00 pm—Faith Formation (HH) Friday, March 23 9:00 am—DMA Confessions 7:30 pm—Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24 5:30 am—St. Joseph Men’s Group (PO) 9:00 am—Church Tour Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday 9:00 am—RCIA (PO) 11:45 am—RCIA (PO) 6:00 pm—Vietnamese Community (HH)

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,

March, 19th 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.

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP - The Padre Pio Prayer

Group’s next meeting will take place on Wednesday,

March 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the parish office.

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!

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.

Hope to see you there!

If you or a couple you know have received troubling medical or

health news about your pregnancy or unborn baby, it can be

a frightening, confusing and lonely time. We want you to know

you are not alone. If you would like to talk to someone who

has walked down this road, you are welcome to call Jason and

Jenny at 862-219-2028. "Do not fear: I am with you" Isaiah

41:10

Array of Hope “Awakening Hearts” We are excited to announce the Array of Hope is coming to

our deanery! Morris Catholic High School, Friday, April

13th, 2018 7:30pm! Array of Hope is a multimedia concert

experience that features multiple musical acts, motivational

speakers and though-provoking film presentations which

joyously provide a counterweight to the negative media

surrounding today’s society. It brings Christ’s message of

faith, hope and love to its audiences; it celebrates family life

and the joy that comes from a relationship with

God. Please join us in celebrating an appreciation of fam-

ily. It will be a wonderful night that you won’t want to miss.

For tickets are being sold thru Eventbrite, go to http://

goo.gl/nXX25X on the internet to purchase tickets. For

more information contact Sue Drew

[email protected]

TAIZE EVENING PRAYER

Come and gather in candlelight for a peaceful, reflec-tive evening of prayer and song on Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Area at St. Clement Ro-man Catholic Church, 154 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Rockaway Township. All are welcome.

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St. Cyril was born in the vicinity of Jerusalem about the year 315. Having made great progress in the knowledge of the pagan philosophers and the Fathers of the Church, but above all in the Sacred Scriptures, he was ordained priest about the year 345 by Maximus, Bishop of Jerusalem.

About the end of the year 350 he succeeded Maximus in the Sea of Jerusalem. St. Cyril entered upon his episcopal office at a time when the Church was distracted by the Arian heresy. A difference arose between him and Acacius, the Arian Bishop of Caesarea, who claimed jurisdiction over the Church of Jerusalem, a claim to which St. Cyril did not submit. He was forced to take refuge at Tarsus for a time. At the death of Constantius and the accession of Julian, he was restored to his See.

St. Cyril was once more driven from his See in 367 by the Arian Emperor Valens, but he returned to it in 378 at the accession of Gratian. In 381 he assisted at the General Council of Constantinople and formally accepted the full Nicene Creed. He died in the year 386.

PRAYER God, through St. Cyril You miraculously unified Your Church that she might more fully grasp the mysteries of salva-tion. Through his intercession help us to acknowledge Your Son and so obtain more abundant life. Amen.

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

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ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

My dear parishioners, Today we observe the Fifth Sunday of Lent as we gather to celebrate the Lord's Day. As you notice, the images and crosses in the church are veiled in purple as we enter into the final days of Lent. According to the Third Edition of the Roman Missal we find, "In the dioceses of the United States, the practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from the Fifth Sunday of Lent may be observed. Crosses remain covered until the end of the celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, but images remain covered until the beginning of the Easter Vigil." This practice may not be done in all Catholic parishes because the practice is optional. The covering of im-ages in the church is centuries old and conveys the sorrow of the Lord's upcoming Passion. Sorrow for the suffering the Lord experienced is the theme in today's epistle reading from the Letter to the He-brews. This suffering Jesus endured out of obedience to God the Father. Jesus embraced His suffering knowing that it would bring about redemption and salvation for all who hope in Him. Love gave Him the strength to go through the horror of the cross, a love which is genuine. As we focus on the Passion of Christ it gives us pause to look within ourselves to see if our love for Christ is genu-ine and if we are obedient in suffering as was the Lord. So Many times we show that we are unwilling to sacrifice for our faith. We look for the easy way out, avoid any commitment, and remain indifferent to the demands of disci-pleship. Unlike Christ, obedience is something so many of us lack in our spiritual life. The only thing we want to be obedient to is our own selfishness and our own desires. The concluding days of this holy season of Lent summon us to reconsider our reluctance for obedience to God. Our obedience is a sign of love. With love comes sacrifice, it's unavoidable but it makes love genuine. Once again, I am inviting YOU to join with me in keeping these Lenten days by praying, fasting and giving alms. These acts re-quire obedience, they are done with sacrifice and they are the fruits of genuine love. Next week we commemorate Holy Week, the most solemn week of the year. Our attendance at the liturgies commemorating the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ will be made possible because of love. Your love for Christ will be shown in your presence at church. Will you be obedient to Christ or to the dark forces which exist in the world? God bless You! Father Zig

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