Saint Cecilia Parish · Arnold McAllister req. by Malwitz Family 8:00 am— Mariyappa Mathios req....
Transcript of Saint Cecilia Parish · Arnold McAllister req. by Malwitz Family 8:00 am— Mariyappa Mathios req....
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, June 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. To schedule a Baptism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15. 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] Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext. 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 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. Marcin Michalowski
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz 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—(Will resume in September) Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Mon.—Sat. 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP—(Will Resume in September) First Tuesday 7:00 pm (HH) HOLY HOUR Monday—7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults. Email [email protected] for further information or call 973-551-0749
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am—3:00pm - CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 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”.
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. 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. Wil-liam Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Colon, PFC Marylyn 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. Christo-pher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitz-gerald, 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, and Airman First Class William Kussler . 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. 580-St. Cecilia
Ethan Chandra, Theodora Maulbeck, Dean Wayne
Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane Gor-
cica, Carol Graner Wilson, 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, Scott Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, De-metrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins., Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan.
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
587: Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalms 139:1b-3, 13-15
Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80
Page 2 June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Monday, June 19, Saint Romauld, Abbot 8:00 am— Elsie Ball req. by Paul Davitt Tuesday, June 20, Weekday 8:00 am - Daniel Ruotolo req. by Palisi-Reynolds Family Wednesday, June 21, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious 8:00 am—Bill Gallagher, 4th Anniversary, req. by wife Jeanne Thursday, June 22, Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Saints John Fisher, and Thomas More, Martyrs 8:00 am—Special Intention for Justin Wahlstrom & Karen Catalina req. by Ted & Marie Wahlstrom Friday– June 23, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:00 am— Zigmund J. Peplowski req. by Fr. Zig Saturday, June 24, The Nativity of Saint John The Baptist 8:00 am—Elsie Wiest req. by Ray Wiest Sunday, June 25, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm—Horatio Maioran req. by Hilda Goncalves John J. Amicucci req. by Stevens Family 7:00 pm— Sharon Augenti req. by husband Paul Arnold McAllister req. by Malwitz Family 8:00 am— Mariyappa Mathios req. by Vishal Noel & family
Obdulio Gonzalez req. by Cecilia N. Ruiz
9:15 am— Leo Vitcusky req. by daughter, Roberta Vitcusky
Kathleen O’Reilly req. by Malwitz Family
10:45 am— Ginny Celetano req. by Pat & Jack Zayac
Joseph Sala req. by Georgian Golda
12:15 pm— Ragozzino Family req. by Maria Perina
Barbara Krumeich req. by Naclerio family
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
2016/2017
Week Ending June 11, 2017 Collection—Checks $ 3,388.00
Collection– Cash $ 9,552.75
ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,,390.78
Total Weekly Collection $
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 1,213.89
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 29,950.84
The Altar Flowers are in
Loving memory of
John J. Amicucci
requested by the Polk Family
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in Loving
Memory of John J. Amicurri requested by
Susan & Mark Goldberg
In Loving Memory of
Silvio, Filomena, Anthony & Carol Taglienti
Requested by
Adeline Velocci
PARISH EVENTS
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
580-St. Cecilia
Tuesday, June 20—Regular Meeting 11:00 am—set up
12-1pm social hour, coffee & cake 1-2pm—meeting, bingo & cards afterward
Tuesday, July 11—Sands Casino Cost $25 incl.: $20 slot play plus $5 food coupon
Wednesday, August 16 Pines Theater—Luncheon & Show “Bikini”
Musical Comedy of 50’s era. For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871
Page 3
2017-2018 Registration K-10th Grade Traditional CCD &
Generations of Faith
Registration for all religious education classes is now open! Registration forms are available on the parish website. Completed forms and payments can be
submitted to the parish office If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at [email protected].
June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
FAREWELL RECEPTION – With the an-
nounced transfer of both Father Marcin and Fa-
ther Mateusz, a luncheon reception in their honor
will take place on Sunday, June 25th in Hayes
Hall immediately following the 12:15 pm Mass.
This will be the final Sunday Mass which both
priests will concelebrate in our church. We are
asking all those who plan to attend the reception
to call the parish office (973.627.0313) for reser-
vations. We are making this request so that we
may have an accurate count for food preparation.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND DON’T
FORGET TO CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.
We are excited to announce the return of our Summer Bible
Camp! This annual summer tradition has been a meaningful part
of our parish for over 30 years. Our theme this year is “Miracles
of Jesus”, and we are looking forward to sharing this great mes-
sage with the children of our parish. Below are some details and
the registration form is on the website. We hope that you will
consider sending your child to this great experience. Our camp
will include games, crafts, snacks, and meaningful lessons from
the miracles of Jesus. Interested in volunteering? Contact the St.
Cecilia parish office to get more information. Join us for faith,
fellowship, and fun!!! Monday, June 26th—Wednesday, June
28th—4:00 to 6:00 pm—Pre-K to 3rd grade
Come join us for a trip to Sight & Sound to see “Jonah” on
Friday, September 29th! Sponsored by: The St. Monica’s
Guild. For more information, please call 973-625-4572.
Corpus Christi Food Collection : This weekend, the Feast of
Corpus Christi, our parish will participate in a Diocesan-wide
food collection for the poor. This collection sponsored by
Catholic charities and authorized by Bishop Serratelli. We are
all being asked to bring assorted food products on that day. St.
Cecilia Church has been asked to provide cookies, crackers, and
facial tissue. Cash donations will also be accepted. Please place
your food donations in Hayes Hall. Thank you!
Parish Summer Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 to 5:00
Friday: 9:00 to 11:00
Until Labor Day
Bingo at St. Clement R.C. Church—Every Thursday
night, doors open at 5:30 pm—Early bird begins at 7:10
pm—Food and drinks available—Come & Join the fun!
1st time visitors play for free! 154 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Rock-
away!
Saint Francis Residential Community
Open House
Please join us on Wednesday, June 28th
1:30—3:30 pm
122 Diamond Spring Rd
Denville, NJ
973-627-5000
Experience the charm of our unique community!
The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved
parents, siblings, and grandparents will be meeting on
Thursday, July 13th at St. Christopher’s Church, 10450
Littleton Rd (Rt. 202), Parsippany, at 7:30 PM in room 101.
Program: “The Things People Say”
580-St. Cecilia
Page 4 June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Fatima and Southern Spain Pilgrimage
Bishop Serratelli will be the Spiritual Director of a
trip this summer to Fatima and Southern Spain.
The Pilgrimage will celebrate the 100th Anniver-
sary of the Apparitions in Fatima and then con-
tinue on to Spain. The Pilgrimage will be from July
16 to 24.
For more information or to make reservations,
please contact Great Experiences at 201-825-
3725 or email them at [email protected].
The Living Crown of Mary – One photograph is all that it takes for
you to become visible in the Living Crown of Mary. We invite you
to join the Pauline Fathers and Brothers from the American Dzesto-
chowa located in Doylestown, PA, as they resolve to honor Mary in
this Jubilee year of the 300th anniversary of the Coronation of the
Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Begin by taking a
picture of yourself or someone you love, and then include your in-
tentions, resolutions, and spiritual gifts in order to crown Mary with
your heart. Upon receiving all of your images, a grand and marvel-
ous mosaic of Our Lady of Dzestochowa will be created from all the
pictures. You will also receive an image of Our Lady as a sign that
you are a precious jewel in the Living Crown of Mary. For more
information, log on to: www.livingcrownofmary.com
The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting the 2017 Pilgrimage
this October to the National Shrine, The Basilica of the Im-
maculate Conception in Washington D.C.. on October 20 &
21, 2017. The trip includes transportation, two meals includ-
ing the banquet, overnight accommodations at the Westin
Hotel in Virginia, and spiritual visits to America’s Frist Ca-
thedral, and St. Jude Shrine in Baltimore, and the National
Shrine of the Immaculate conception. Included will be daily
Masses for Friday and Saturday Confession, devotional time,
and a lot more. We ask parishioners of St. Cecilia & Sacred
Heart to contact the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office at 973-728-
8162 or [email protected] for a brochure or call Pat Zayac
@ 973-625-4572 for more information.
CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE MOST SA-
CRED HEART OF JESUS – The Solemnity of the
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be observed on Friday,
June 23rd at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on East Main
Street. The feast day begins with the celebration of the
Holy Mass at 6:30 in the evening, followed by an out-
door procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament, and
the singing of the Litany to the Most Sacred Heart of
Jesus. Following the church service a reception will take
place in Suchon Hall along with a brief program. ALL
ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND TO JOIN IN CELE-
BRATING THIS SPECIAL FEAST!
SAINT CECILIA CEMETERY – I used Memorial Day
weekend to announce an addition to the Saint Cecilia Ceme-
tery. A COLUMBARIUM is being constructed, off site, and
will be delivered to the cemetery sometime in August. A
“columbarium” is an above ground structure which houses
the ashes of the departed in individual compartments. Our
columbarium will have 80 compartments which will be
topped by a statue of the Risen Christ. Around the structure
will be the words the Lord Jesus spoke to Martha in Bethany
at the grave of her brother Lazarus, “I am the Resurrection
and the Life, he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall
he live.” (John 11:25) For those who choose cremation, the
columbarium is the place (along with the ground) which the
Catholic Church states is the proper place for the burial of the
faithful departed’s ashes. The columbarium will be placed on
the left side of the cemetery as you enter through the main
gate. One may purchase a burial niche as soon as the struc-
ture is in place and after it has been blessed. Information re-
garding the price for the burial spot will be announced in the
coming weeks. For further information you may speak to me
or the cemetery administrator, Mrs. Diane Boykow, by call-
ing the parish office. – FATHER ZIG
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION – The Solemnity
of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, commonly
known as Corpus Christi, will be celebrated on Sunday,
June 18th. An outdoor procession with the Most Blessed
Sacrament will take place at Saint Cecilia Church be-
ginning at 1:30 p.m. A special invitation is given to
children to serve strewing flower petals during the pro-
cession and to be altar servers. I ask that parents please
help me in guiding their children to serve our Lord on
this special occasion. FATHER ZIG
PARISH OFFICE TO BE CLOSED – Saint Cecilia Parish
Office will be closed Monday through Friday, July 10-14 for
the installation of a new floor. The office will reopen on Mon-
day, July 17th. I provide this advance notice so that you may
make plans to purchase Mass cards, shopping cards, and do
other parish business prior to or following the week of July
10th. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but the
necessary work must be done with no activity in the building.
FATHER ZIG
580-St. Cecilia
Monday, June 19 10:00 am Kindergarten Graduation (Hayes Hall) 7:00 pm Holy Hour (Church) 7:00 pm Baptismal Class (Parish Office) Tuesday, June 20 11:00 am Seniors (Hayes Hall) 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (HH) LAST DAY OF AFTER SCHOOL CARE Wednesday, June 21 8:00 am Soup Kitchen (Hayes Hall) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, June 22 Friday, June 23 6:30 pm The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Saturday, June 24 8:30 am Social Justice (Hayes Hall) Sunday, June 25 12:15 pm Farewell Mass & Reception for Father Marcin & Father Mateusz (Church and Hayes Hall)
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
Page 5 Page June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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~
Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo
Vadis—Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit act-
ing in your life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go?
Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, and
prayer to help you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Ac-
tivities will include prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, games, sports,
talks, great food, and discussions. It is a time to share our
faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will. Quo
Vadis Days will be held June 27-29, 2017 at the Sacred
Heart Retreat Center in Newton, New Jersey. There is no
cost. For more information and/or registration, contact the
coordinators Fr. Edgar Rivera and Fr. Luis Hernandez in
the vocations Office at 973-777-8818, ext #711, by email:
FROM THE PASTOR – Saint Cecilia Church and Divine Mercy
Academy draw many people to the parish property on a daily basis.
They include young children, senior citizens and the handicapped.
All who come unto this property are expected to do so with respect
and concern for others. Reckless driving or illegal parking will not
be tolerated. I ask for your cooperation so that we may resolve this
ongoing problem. – FATHER SIGMUND PEPLOWSKI, PASTOR
Registration for Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade
Registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Divine Mercy
Academy is now taking place. Divine Mercy Academy is a
Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive Pre-K
3 through 8th grade faith-based education. The mission of
Divine Mercy Academy is to provide an academically excel-
lent Catholic education, and to instill within our students the
virtues of mercy and compassion forming them as true disci-
ples of Jesus Christ. For more information, please contact
the school office at 973-627-6003.
Peter’s Pence Collection: Next week, our second collec-
tion will be for Peter’s Pence, which provides Pope Francis
with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works
around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and
sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war,
oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more
information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.
Divine Mercy Academy Parent Social: Join your fellow
DMA parents at Cinders Wood Fire Grill on Friday, July 7th
at 6:30 PM and celebrate the end of the school year and the
start of summer! We’ll share drinks and a buffet dinner—and
a wonderful evening together. Space is limited, so reserva-
tions will be taken on a first come/first served basis. Please
contact [email protected] or 973-769-1028 no later
than June 21st. The Cinders Wood Fire Grill is located at 310
US-46, Mine Hill—$55 per person includes dinner & drinks.
Please note this is an adult only event. Thank you!
580-St. Cecilia
The feast of the Nativity, or birthday of St. John the Baptist, the precursor of the Messiah and born six months before Him, is ob-served on June 24, and is one of the oldest feasts in the liturgy of the Church. He was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a cousin of the Blessed Virgin mary. Tradition places the home and birthplace of the Baptist near the village of Ain-Karim, six miles west of Jerusalem, where a Franciscan church marks the site. The church is called “ St. John in the Mountains.”
What we know of this Saint, than whom a greater prophet had not arisen, from his sanctification before his birth to his martyr-dom under King Herod, is set down in Holy Scripture. He has always had a chief place in the veneration given by Holy Church to the heroic servants of God. While the feast of other Saints is celebrated on the day of their death, when their final victory is won, the birthday of St. John the Baptist is his feast day, as he was born free from original sin. We have also the feast of the Birth of Mary immaculate.
Thirty years after the birth of Jesus, John began his mission on the banks of the Jordan. He was the last of the prophets of the Old Covenant. His work was to prepare the way and announce the coming of the long-expected Messiah, the Redeemer, in Whom all flesh would see “the salvation of God.”
Before St. John was born, an angel announced that “many would rejoice in his birth,” and so June 24 is ranked among the joyous feasts of the year. In former times, and in other lands, it was observed with greater holiday rejoicing and greater outward dis-play that in our age. On the eve of St. John’s day “St. John’s fires” were lighted on the hills and mountains in many countries, as they are still lighted in some places, “Scarce had the last rays of the setting sun died away, when all the world over, immense col-umns of flame arose from every mountain top, and in an instant, every town and village and hamlet was lighted up.” (Dom. P.L.P. Gueranger)
PRAYER: God, you raised up St. John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Christ. Fill Your people wit the joy of possessing Your grace and direct the minds of all the faithful in the way of peace and salvation. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
Page 6 June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
BIRTH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST June 24
My dear parishioners,
On this Sunday, the Lord’s Day, we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, commonly known as Corpus
Christi. In the Gospel Acclamation we hear the words of the Lord Jesus, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven,
whoever eats this bread will live forever.” The Lord promises that all those who participate in the Eucharist will live with Him
one day in glory. This feast is a reminder to us of how crucial it is each week, on the Lord’s Day, to receive the Bread of Life, the
antidote to death.
The Lord provides the Eucharist for us through the sacrament of holy orders. The Bishops, successors of the Apostles, ordain
priests who share with them the power to confect the Eucharist. It is through the words and actions of the priest and the power of
the Holy Spirit that bread and wine are changed into the holy and precious Body and Blood of Christ. The priesthood is essential
for the Eucharist to be present.
This Sunday our society commemorates FATHERS DAY, a day on which we salute our fathers. As head of the house, the father
is responsible for providing for the family and protecting it from harm. We pray that the Lord will strengthen all fathers in their
efforts to love and serve their family.
On this day a second collection is taken to support, SEMINARIAN EDUCATION in the Diocese of Paterson. We have about 50
seminarians in various levels of formation who will one day serve as FATHER in a parish family. Every parent who has a child
in college/graduate school knows how expensive it is to educate their child. Our Church depends on us to help in this effort. Our
generosity will help make possible Fathers in the future who will love and serve us in the diocese.
Next Sunday we say farewell to our two priests, Father Marcin and Father Mateusz. Both priests have served us faithfully and
will be truly missed. I hope that you will join us at the 12:15 p.m. Mass next Sunday in Saint Cecilia Church for their final Sun-
day Mass with us. A luncheon will take place in Hayes Hall immediately following the Mass to which all are invited. I ask that if
you are planning to attend the luncheon, please call the parish office no later than Thursday so that we can prepare properly. Our
two Fathers have served us well and I know that you will want to express that to them in your words and generosity.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all dads! God bless you, my good and holy people!
Father Zig
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected]
Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866