SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . The next class is Monday, September 19th 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 Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. To schedule a Bap- tism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15. New Parishioners must wait 2 months for a Baptism. 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 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 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 7:00 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 Trustees: Susan Brennan James Gallagher JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015—November 20, 2016 Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz Parochial Vicars Deacon Paul Willson Seminarian Mateusz Darlak Mr. Paul Daher Director of Music Mrs. Janet Maulbeck Business Administrator Mr. James Clancy, Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Ann Mitchell, Principal Tanya Nellen Parish Secretary Mrs. Diane Boykow Cemetery Administrator stceciliacemetery@ gmail.com Bishop Serratelli’s Visit for the Divine Mercy Academy Blessing and Dedication
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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. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . The next class is Monday, September 19th 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 Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. To schedule a Bap-tism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15.
New Parishioners must wait 2 months for a Baptism.
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 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
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015—November 20, 2016
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor
Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz
Parochial Vicars
Deacon Paul Willson Seminarian Mateusz Darlak
Mr. Paul Daher
Director of Music
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck Business Administrator
Mr. James Clancy,
Director of Faith Formation
Mrs. Ann Mitchell, Principal
Tanya Nellen
Parish Secretary
Mrs. Diane Boykow Cemetery Administrator
stceciliacemetery@ gmail.com
Bishop Serratelli’s Visit for the Divine Mercy Academy Blessing and Dedication
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, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leo-nard, 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
William Pojedinec, Sam Sessa, Karen Zarzycki, Ronald Stankiewicz, Hank Brown, Carol Fer-rante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, Joanna Sacco, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Debbie Malc, Grace McDer-
mott, 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, Rosemary Woodring, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, De-metrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.
THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday
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MONDAY, September 26, Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 8:00 am—Frances Davino TUESDAY– September 27, Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest 8:00 am Patrick & Mary Daily r/b The Whalen Family WEDNESDAY–September 28, Saint Wenceslaus, Mar-tyr, Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 am Walter & Joanna Lech r/b Dianna & John sullivan Estelle Deo r/b Pat & Kathy Deo THURSDAY, September 29, Saint Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels 8:00 am Special Intention FRIDAY– September 30, Saint Jerome, Priest and Doc-tor of the Church 8:00 am For Unborn Children SATURDAY, October 1, Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am Deceased Rosarians r/b The Rosary Society SUNDAY, October 2, The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordi-nary Time 4:30 pm Josephine Passannante r/b Josephine & Lynn Kafalas Ron Guarducci r/b The Men’s Society 7:00 pm Zoraida Suarez r/b The Lami Family 8:00 am Michael Deo r/b Pat & Kathy Deo 9:15 am Protection of Babies in the womb r/b Rockaway Catholic Respect Life Ministry Bernice Palisi r/b The Palisi-Reynolds Family 10:45 am Dirk Van Gelder r/b wife, Anna Ron Guarducci r/b Carmela & Carmen Pelaia 12:15 pm Stella Parochniak r/b Blanche Gray Ray Maioran r/b Michele & John Suckey & Family
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2016/2017
Week Ending - September 18, 2016 Collection—Checks $ 9,072.00 Collection– Cash $ 3,324.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,852.50 Total Weekly Collection $ 14,248.50 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $130.85 Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($13,862.42)
Thank You!
PARISH EVENTS
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
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September 27-Regular Meeting AT
ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour,
1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meeting Tuesday, October 11th—Sands Casino (PA)
Cost: $25.00 incl. $20.00 slot play plus $5.00 food coupon
For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871
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CHURCH RENOVATION WORK
His Excellency, Bishop Arthur Serratelli will bless our newly renovated church and celebrate the
4:30 pm Mass on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Thank you for your continued support! Total Donations:
$112,050.00
20/20 Pro-life Vision Conference: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Please come to the 20/20 Vision Conference on Satur-day, Oct. 1, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Rd. in Scotch Plains, NJ. This his-toric, non-denominational event is designed to incre-mentally end abortion by collaborating with churches and educating the public about the humanity of the babies in the womb. World-class pro-life speakers in-clude: Stephanie Gray (Love Unleashes Life), Maureen Condic, PhD (University of Utah), and Tina Whitting-ton (Students for Life). $50 per person before Septem-ber 15th, $65 thereafter. Pre-registration is required. Please call 973-497-4500 or visit BabiesintheWomb-FeelPain.com for more information. [This initiative has the support of the NJ Catholic Conference of Bishops.]
MONDAY NIGHT HOLY HOUR TO RESUME – Our Monday evening HOLY HOUR will resume on Monday, October 3rd in the church from 7 to 8 o’clock. The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and the sacrament of penance will be available at that time. Come to church and spend some quiet time with our Lord.
VOTER REGISTRATION – Voter registration will take place the weekend of September 24-25 to en-courage all eligible parishioners to vote in the November elections. This is a non parti-san effort to encourage us to be faithful citizens.
St Cecilia Rosary Society will have its Induction Ceremony and Communion Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, 2015. All are asked to assemble in Church for the Rosary at 7:30AM for the Rosary and Mass and Novena.
We will have our Breakfast at Hibernia Diner. To make your reservations:
BLESSING OF PETS – The traditional blessing of pets for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi will take place on Sat-urday, October 8th beginning at 1 o’clock in the afternoon in the St. Ce-cilia Church parking lot.
RESERVATION FORM NAME____________________PHONE:___________ #of reservations ________X $20.00 each__________ Please make checks payable to St. Cecilia Rosary Soci-ety and return to Parish Office by Monday, Sept. 26,
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: We will be conducting a membership drive after each Mass on the following weekend October 8-9. Gentlemen of the parish, If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish , growing in faith or obtaining exclusive access to top-rated insurance protec-tion for your family , then the Knights of Columbus is for you . As Knights, you and your families have the opportunity to become involved in our council’s charitable, faith based and social pro-grams. Last year the Knights donated over $ 175 million to charity and performed over 73 million hours of service. Our council, Our Lady of the Lakes Council 3359 , last year collected and do-nated 100% of over $ 12,000. 00 for special needs programs, do-nated first holy communion books to the five parishes we support , donated coats for kids ,helped the special Olympics, sponsored 2 seminarians ,participated in the Polar Bear Plunge with the money generated going to veteran’s needs and much more . Please consider joining our council. For more information visit KoC3359.org or Call Jack Zayac (973) 945-5915 Guy Mariani (973) 586-0098 Grand Knight / Dennis Corbisiero (973) 945-9467
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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS
“The first classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation begin at 9 am Oct 2 for families with children who have not yet received 1st communion in the Catholic Church and are beyond 2nd grade and at 11:45 am Oct 2 for baptized Catholics beyond 10th grade who have not received Confirmation and for persons who have renounced the Catho-lic Faith and now desire to return and for all non-Catholic per-sons interested in entering the Catholic Faith.”
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Be Rich in Good Works
Did you know that, in addition to returning your pledge card with a check, you can make a gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal on-line? Simply go to www.2016appeal.org and follow the instructions. You can either make a one-time gift or a pledge with monthly payments made automatically for your convenience. More and more parishioners are taking advantage of this option, so please consider using this method today if it is conven-ient for you. Whether it is a pledge, a one-time gift, or an on-line do-nation, your support is most welcome and greatly needed. Please consider participating in this worthy cause!
November 12, 2016—10:00 am Pilgrimage to the Holy Door
St. Margaret of Scotland, Morristown
Fr. Mateusz will be leading a pilgrimage for St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishioners and their friends and family. If you wanted to receive an indulgence for the Year of
Mercy, you should join Fr. Mateusz at St. Margaret of Scotland.
10:00 am—Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet 11:00 am—Holy Mass
Driving Directions will be available. (Get 3 friends together and carpool!)
SAINT FRANCIS –2016 FALL FESTIVAL “A Family Day of Fun”
October 2nd, 2016—10:00 am—5:00 pm (Rain or Shine) At Denville Pocono Road Fairgrounds
Free Admission Plenty of Free Parking
All proceeds Benefit Saint Francis Residential Community Tricky Tray/Giant Craft Tent/Antiques/Children’s Rides/ 50/50 Raffle/Farmers Market/Christmas Barn/Hay Ride/
Baked Goods/German Band & German & American Food!
MINISTRY FAIR – A ministry fair will take place in Hayes Hall on Sunday, October 2nd following all the Masses. Displays of the various ministries, societies and happenings at Saint Cecilia Church will be on featured. Refreshments will be available. The Saint Monica Guild will also conduct a bake sale during this event. Please plan to take a few minutes to stop downstairs in Hayes Hall to see what our parish offers and how we invite YOU to join us in the opportunities which help strengthen our parish and our community.
DIOCESAN MENS CONFERENCE – The Evangelization Center in Madison will serve as the site of the diocesan men’s conference which will take place on Saturday, October 15th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. For information please to the web-site: www.insidethewalls.org. Please contact the parish office if you plan to attend to receive 50% off registration.
Pizza Night with Bishop - Young men in high school and college, or even older, are invited to join Bishop Serratelli and priests of the Diocese of Paterson for a Pizza Night with Bishop on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at Morris Catholic High School in Denville. The night will start with Adoration and reflection, followed by fellowship and Pizza. For more information, please contact the Vo-cations Office at 973-777-8818, ext. 711.
Monday, September 26, Tuesday, September 27, 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, September 28, Thursday, September 29, 9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) Friday, September 30, 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Parish Office Chapel) Saturday, October 1
FOOD DRIVE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
8:30 am Rosary Society Induction & Breakfast Church/Hibernia Diner 4:30 pm Church Blessing—Bishop Serratelli 5:30 pm Kolbe Krew (Sacred Heart Church) Sunday, October 2nd
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS FOOD COLLECTION
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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Catechists Needed “Do you want to do a good deed? Teach the young!”
~ St. John Bosco As we prepare to open another year of religious education classes for the youth of this parish, we are again in need of catechists (teachers) and classroom aides. Fear not, this is not your work, but God’s. If you are nervous about teaching and the stress or work that might be involved, don’t worry help is available. If you are interested in helping or just curious about help‐ing, please let us know. Please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office for more
KRISTALLNACHT OBSERVANCE – We have received an invita-tion from Rabbi Charles Popky and the membership of the White Meadow Temple to join them in an interfaith program to be held at the White Meadow Temple (153 White Meadow Road) on Sunday, No-vember 6th at 7 p.m. The program will be in observance of Kristall-nacht, an organized Nazi pogrom marking the first deportation of Jews to concentration camps. North Jersey HaZamir, part of an international teen vocal group, will present choral selections appropriate for this occasion, following which we will view a documentary film, “Margarit-NotA23029,” produced by Peppy Margolis, Director of Cultural Outreach T Raritan Valley Community College. There are some disturbing scenes from the Holocaust in the film; therefore, we recommend this program for adults and teens of at least high school age who are informed about its content in advance. Both the producer and Margit Feldman, the main character of this film, will be attending and will participate in the discussion that follows. Ms. Feldman was born on the same day of the same year as Ann Frank and both were sent to the same concentration camp; however, unlike Frank, Ms. Feldman survived. Following the program coffee and dessert will be served. Father Zig will be attending. Please notify the parish office if you will be attending no later than Thursday, October 27th so that we can notify the temple of how many of our parishioners will be in atten-dance.
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
WANTED: Child Caretakers are needed in the Parish Office Playroom
for a few preschoolers while their parents attend RCIA classes.
Deacon Paul is looking for a team of volunteer women/teens, who can take turns watching the children, so that each volun-teer will only need to work 1 Sunday a month. He is looking
for 4-5 volunteers.
RCIA classes are held on Sundays, October 2 to late April from 9-10:30 AM.
Please call Robyn Hornstein 862-437-1135.
Adjunct instructor possessing a Master's degree in History needed for Spring 2017 (Jan.9-May 9) for Assumption College for Sisters, Denville. Please send resume by October 15 to [email protected].
Course description: Hi 102 World Civilization II 3 credits Beginning with the European Renaissance and its effect on other parts of the world, this class continues the themes of cultural devel-opments initiated in World Civilization I. World-wide interactions increase as transportation and communication methods grow allow-ing both positive and negative interactions between cultures and peoples leading up to the mass communications of today.
GRANDFRIENDS NEEDED! Divine Mercy Academy is proud to announce an intergenerational program called Grandfriends in Faith. The goal of this program is promote love, unity, and warm fellowship between youth and sen-ior adults. We would like to extend a warm invitation to all senior citizens to join this wonderful program. Our third grade students and their Grandfriends will meet one Friday per month in our new school, from 12:30 to 1:30. During these planned meetings, the children and their Grandfriends will share prayers, songs, conversations, snacks, and crafts. Where the motive is to promote love and fel-lowship among members of Christ’s body, God is honored and glorified and the church is built up. If you are interested in joining Grandfriends in Faith, please con-tact Ms. Eleanor Borris at 973-361-4799 at your earliest conven-ience.
My Dear Parishioners, We mark the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. The Scripture texts for this Sunday once again bring our attention to the poor. This is a common theme for the prophets as well as the Evangelist Luke. In today’s Gospel the Lord Jesus tells the parable of the “Rich Man and Poor Lazarus.” The
nameless rich man is indifferent to the plight of his neighbor. So wrapped up in himself, he does not see the suffering of the one who is just outside his door and is in need of his help. Although the rich man does not see, the Lord sees all and turns the tables so that in eternity Lazarus suffers no more and the rich man is now in torment. This Sunday’s Scriptures have a lot to tell us. We are reminded to be on guard for complacency and indifference. These will lead us to destruction after a life of selfishness. God is calling us to become mindful of the poor and responsive to their needs. Failure to help them will bring us to the place of torment. Two weeks from today I and my two priests, along with all the priests of the diocese, will deliver the homily in conjunction with THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL. The APPEAL is a wonderful opportunity for us to demonstrate our faith by supporting the work of Catholic Charities which so many people look to for help. The primary beneficiaries of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal are the agencies which assist the poor, the disabled, the elderly and the suffering. That is why we are encouraged to participate in the appeal and not to be indifferent. Every parishioner can give something according to their means, no one should exempt them-selves as the rich man did in the parable the Lord Jesus told in today’s Gospel. In the second lection for this Sunday we read a portion of the First Letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to Timothy in which he writes,”Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called…” The newly canonized Saint Teresa of Kolkata is among the Saints who were attentive to the plight of the suffering and worked to relieve their distress. By doing so they are now glorified in eternal life because in Jesus’ Name they engaged themselves in service to the poor and lowly. We are encouraged to compete well and to guard against indifference, the great sin which brings destruction and chaos into the world. The BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL is the op-portunity you have to join your brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Paterson to support the work of the Catholic Church, a work which was begun by the Apostles and supported by the first Christians as documented in “Acts of the Apostles”. May God bless you! Father Zig
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From 1633 to 1637 sixteen martyrs shed their blood out of love for Christ in the city of Nagasaki, Japan. They in-cluded members and associates of the Order of Preachers, nine priests, two religious, two virgins and three lay peo-ple, one of whom was Lawrence Ruiz, the father of a family from the Philippine Islands. All had, at different times and under varying circumstances, preached the Christian faith in the Philippines, Formosa and Japan. They mani-fested the universality of the Christian religion and sowed the seed of future missionaries and converts. Lawrence devoted himself to assisting the Dominicans in their mission activities demonstrating both selfless devotion and courage in often difficult and hostile situations. As a skilled mariner, Lawrence was asked by the Dominicans to aid them in making a secret voyage to Japan. As the island nation experienced persecution, Lawrence and the Domini-cans were aware of the risk they were taking but they were concerned about bringing the sacraments to the Catholics residing in Japan. Their vessel was in a severe storm at sea and was shipwrecked near Okinawa. They were arrested by the Japanese authorities and subject to extreme torture, lingering for many days in abject agony before being put to death. Pope John Paul II canonized Lorenzo Ruiz on October 18, 1987. The Holy Father noted that Saint Lorenzo Ruiz came from the great Filipino people, a nation of tremendous faith and love for Christ the Savior. PRAYER: Lord God, You are the strength of all the Saints. You called Saint Lawrence Ruiz and his Companions to eternal life through the cross. Grant us, through their intercession, perfect fidelity to keep the faith until our death. AMEN Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey
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STS. LAWRENCE RUIZ AND COMPANIONS, Martyrs September 28
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
