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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, August 21st. 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] 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. 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 (Will resume in September) Bible StudyTuesday 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 Monday7:00 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 am5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am3:00pm - CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm1:30 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”.
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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, August 21st. 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] 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. 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—(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”.

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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, and Airman First Class William Kussler . 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, 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, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins., Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, George Falcone.

THE WORD OF GOD

Here are the readings for next Sunday

118: Is 56:1, 6-7 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8

Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Mt. 15: 21-28

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Monday, August 14, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 8:00 am— Thomas Grimes req. by sister Robyn Hornstein Bernard & Joan McDonnell req. by the McDonnell Family Tuesday, August 15, The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary—Holy Day of Obligation 8:00 am - For the Parishioners of St. Cecilia 7:30 pm—For the Parishioners of St. Cecilia Wednesday, August 16, Saint Stephen of Hungary 8:00 am—Mary Reynolds req. by the Priests Thursday, August 17, Weekday 8:00 am—Kevin Doughty req. by the McDonnell Family Friday– August 18, Weekday 8:00 am— Special Intention Saturday, August 19, Saint John Eudes, Priest; BVM 8:00 am—Souls in Purgatory Sunday, August 20, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Chris Walsh req. by Gina Parisi Sharon Augenti req. by husband Paul 7:00 pm— Joanna & Walter Lech req. by Dianna & John Sullivan 8:00 am— Grace Rovegno Fleet req. by Bob, Lucy & Stephen

Rovegno

9:15 am— Ligia Quinn req. by the Martin Family

10:45 am— Donald Cavalli req. by Rosemary Casperson

Monica Dougherty req. by the Takacs Family

12:15 pm— Ron Guarducci req. by the Guarducci Family

Monica Dougherty req. by the Nestor Family

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

2016/2017

Week Ending August 6, 2017 Collection—Checks $ 2,943.00

Collection– Cash $ 10,492.00

ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,423.84

Total Weekly Collection $ 15,858.84

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 784,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 1,741.19

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (310.39)

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

Mary is a holy day of obligation which is commemorated on

August 15th. The Mass schedule for this feast is:

Monday, August 14

Vigil Mass – Sacred Heart of Jesus Church – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 15

Holy Mass

St. Cecilia – 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – 12 Noon

FIRST FRIDAY VISITS – The priests of our parish visit

those who are homebound with the sacraments each month

on the First Friday. The visits begin about 10 a.m. and con-

clude in the early afternoon. Should you like to be included

on these monthly visits please call the parish office prior to

September 1st.

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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, August 15—Regular Meeting 11:00 am—set up—12-1pm social hour, coffee & cake

1-2pm—meeting, bingo & cards afterward Wednesday, August 16

Pines Theater—Luncheon & Show “Bikini” Musical Comedy of 50’s era.

Tuesday, September 12—Sands Casino Cost $25 incl. $20 slot play plus $5 food coupon Sunday, September 17 to Friday, September 22

Wildwood Crest

For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871

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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].

August 13, 2017 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Save The Date:

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.

2018 TRIP TO IRELAND – Father Zig will be

leading a trip to Ireland next spring through Col-

lette Tours, entitled, “Shades of Ireland Featuring

Northern Ireland.” The dates are April 9 to 21,

2018. The trip is 13 days and includes 17 meals:

11 breakfasts and 6 dinners. The cost is $3,999-

Double, $4,499-Single and $3.969-Triple. AN IN-

FORMATION MEETING FOR THOSE INTER-

ESTED WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEP-

TEMBER 5TH IN HAYES HALL (St. Cecilia

Church) AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING.

Please join us to hear more details about this fabu-

lous trip to beautiful Ireland!

FOOD DRIVE – Many thanks to all those who regularly

support the food drive which is ongoing throughout the year

to help stock the Rockaway Food Closet. Your generosity

comes to the aid of our needy residents and is a great blessing

for them. May the Lord richly reward you!

The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Min-

istries (DCCFM) is inviting you to the annual celebra-

tion honoring our two Filipino Saints: San Lorenzo

Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, on September 24,

2017 (Sunday).

The highlight of the celebration will be a Mass pre-

sided by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli at 3:00 in the af-

ternoon at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, 381

Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505.

There will be a “salo-salo”, a welcoming Filipino re-

ception and fellowship at the Bishop Rodimer Center

immediately follows the mass.

For more information, please contact Elmer Maximo

at 973-664-1949 or email DCCFM at

[email protected] Thank you!

WELCOME – We welcome Father Joseph Nguyen, CM,

who is speaking at all our Masses on this Sunday for the

annual Missionary Cooperative Appeal which is taking

place this month in all the parishes of the Diocese of Pater-

son. We pray that the Lord will make us generous with our

prayers and resources in supporting the work of the mis-

sionaries who are working throughout the world witnessing

to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS – Please join us for First Fri-

day devotions on September 1st at Sacred Heart of Jesus

Church beginning at 6:30 in the evening. We begin with Expo-

sition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Confession, the Litany

to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Holy Mass and the venera-

tion of the relic of Saint Margaret Mary Alaqoue. We will be-

gin a homily series in September addressing each month one of

the 12 promises made by Our Lord Jesus to Saint Margaret

Mary. Please join us for this blessing!

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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 Immaculate Concep-

tion in Washington D.C.. on October 20 & 21,

2017. The trip includes transportation, two meals

including the banquet, overnight accommoda-

tions at the Westin Hotel in Virginia, and spiri-

tual visits to America’s Frist Cathedral, 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 parish-

ioners 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.

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 colum-

barium 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 de-

parted’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 structure is in place

and after it has been blessed. Information regarding 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 calling the parish of-

fice. – FATHER ZIG

ARE YOU BEING CALLED? – Anyone interested in serv-

ing as a lector or an extraordinary minister of Holy Commun-

ion is asked to contact Father Zig for additional information.

Training for both ministries will take place following Labor

Day.

GET WELL WISHES – Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Rodimer

recently suffered a slight stroke and is currently undergoing

physical therapy. Your get well card and good wishes can be

mailed to: Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, St. Simon the Apostle

Church, 1010 Green Pond Road, Green Pond, NJ 07435.

Bishop Rodimer is a son of Rockaway!

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING – Parents are asked to en-

courage their son/daughter to consider serving Our Lord at

the altar. Training for this ministry will be conducted by Dea-

con Matt on Saturday mornings following Labor Day. Addi-

tional information will be forthcoming. Altar servers should

have received their First Holy Communion and are encour-

aged to serve into their high school years.

FROM THE PASTOR: Only materials which have my

permission may be posted or placed in the church vesti-

bule. All unauthorized literature and materials will be

immediately discarded—Father Zig

2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

St. Cecilia Parish Goal: $48,500.00

Cash Received as of June 30, 2016: $67,097.00

50% Cash Over Goal: $9,298.50

March 2016 Rebate: $6,946.00

Final June 2017 Rebate: $2,352.50

BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing infor-

mation and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday

evening, August 21st in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7

o’clock in the evening. Father Pawel will be present to con-

duct the information session and answer questions regard-

ing the celebration of the sacrament.

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Monday, August 14 Tuesday, August 15 The Assumption of Mary—Holy Day of Obligation 10:00 am—4:00 pm: Seniors (HH) 7:45 pm—9:00 pm: Charismatic Prayer Group (HH) Wednesday, August 16 9:00 am—12:00 noon: Soup Kitchen (HH) Thursday, August 17 Friday, August 18 6:00—10:00 pm: St. Monica Guild (Rectory) Saturday, August 19 Sunday, August 20

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

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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

Until Labor Day

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY

Pre-K through 8th Grade

Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic education

makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a

high level of individualized attention; certified teachers; weekly litur-

gies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core sub-

jects; 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 $2350/

year.

Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition rates as follows:

1 child: $4890 2 children: $7980 3 children: $9700 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

FATHER ZIG ASKS FOR YOUR HELP

I encourage all to support our parish in the

weekly sale of shopping cards and other gift

cards which are available after Mass at the

main entrance of the church. You lose nothing

when you purchase your Shop Rite grocery

cards and other gift cards from us BUT OUR

PARISH GAINS ADDITIONAL INCOME

FROM THESE BUSINESSES BECAUSE OF

YOUR PURCHASE FROM OUR PARISH.

What an easy fund raiser for us! All we need

is everyone’s participation – How great that

would be!! - Father Zig

VIVERE CHRISTUS EST AWARD – Each year Bishop

Serratelli presents the diocesan “Vivere Christus Est Award”

to individuals who have shown themselves to be exemplary in

their service to the Church. This year’s award will be pre-

sented to Martin and Lee Ann Mackin in recognition of their

generosity and service to our parish. The award will be given

on Sunday, September 10th during the celebration of Vespers

at 3:30 in the afternoon at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in

Paterson. Our congratulations and gratitude to Marty and Lee

Ann.

HOLY HOUR TO RESUME – Holy Hour will resume on

Monday, September 11th in Saint Cecilia Church from 7 to 8

p.m. During this time a priest will also be available for the

sacrament of penance. Please consider spending some quite

time with our Lord Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacra-

ment. Holy Hour will conclude with the praying of the Divine

Mercy Chaplet.

LABOR DAY MASS – Holy Mass on Labor Day, Mon-

day, September 4th, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the Saint

Cecilia Cemetery, weather permitting. Don’t forget to bring

a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather the Mass

will be celebrated in the church.

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This Saint was a native of Silesia, which then belonged to Poland. He studied at Cracow, Prague, and Bologna, receiving the degrees of doctor of laws and divinity. On his return home, the Bishop of Cracow gave him a stipend in the cathedral and employed his assistance in the administration of the diocese.

After the resignation of the pious Bishop Vincent, Yvo, the uncle of St. Hyacinth, was appointed to fill the See. Going to Rome, he took with him his two nephews, Hyacinth and Ceslas. St. Dominic was then (1218) in Rome, and Hyacinth, being greatly impressed, joined his institute, together with Ceslas and two German gentlemen, receiving the habit from St. Dominic himself in the convent of Santa Sabina. They made their vows by special dispensation after a novitiate of only six months and returned to Poland, St. Hyacinth being appointed superior of their mission. On their way they preached the Gospel in many places, received new members into their Order, and finally, after a lengthy period, arrived in Poland, where they were received with the greatest joy.

The preaching of St. Hyacinth effected an entire change of morals in the city of Cracow. He carried the Gospel to the idola-trous countries of the North: in Prussia, Pomerania, along the Baltic, in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. He labored in Rus-sia, traveling as far as the Black Sea and the Aegean, and returned to Cracow in 1231; but after two years he set out again to visit the convents he had founded, and penetrated among the Tartars, going even to China and Tibet.

He again arrived at Cracow in 1257, the seventy-second and last year of his life. He died on August 15 of the same year. Eccle-siastical historians call him the Apostle of the North and the Thaumaturgus of his age, on account of his numerous miracles. He was, canonized in 1594 by Pope Clement VIII.

PRAYER God, You willed to send St. Hyacinth to enlighten many peoples. Through his intercession, grant that we may walk in the light of Your truth. Amen.

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

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St. Hyacinth, Priest

August 17

My Dear Parishioners,

As we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day, on this the first day of the week, we mark the 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The

Scripture texts given for our reflection today speak of the power of God. The Almighty had revealed something of Himself

in times past as we find it recorded in the lection from the First Book of Kings and as the Apostle Paul writes in his corre-

spondence to the Romans. But in the fullness of time the Almighty has revealed Himself in the Person of His Only Begotten

Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Gospel reading we see the Lord Jesus who has command over the seas and the

wind. He is the God of creation who has power over these forces of nature.

Jesus demonstrates the power of God in the mercy and salvation that He extends to the Apostle Peter who found himself in

chaos as a result of taking his eyes off the Savior. Peter, like many of us, became frightened when he experienced forces

much greater than he, forced which threatened his life. “Lord, save me!” How many times have we said the same? The Lord

says to us what he said to Peter, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Yes, we too are weak and our faith at times

fragile but we must take courage in the Lord who made heaven and earth.

God is present with us at all times, especially in the difficult moments in life. The Lord reveals His presence in the smile or

encouraging words we receive, the help others offer us and other signs that tell us we are never alone. God works through

the words and actions of others. He counts on us to also be His presence to others. Conducting ourselves in such a way is

able to calm the forces which try to frighten us and lead us to despair.

This week we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, a holy day of obligation

on which attendance at the Holy Mass is our duty. Ancient Church tradition tells us that when the number of days was com-

plete for the Mother of God that she was assumed into heaven, body and soul. In some places flowers are blessed on this

day to commemorate the tradition which says that when the tomb of the Mother of God was opened flowers were found

rather than her body. This resurrection feast is a foretaste of our own being united one day, glorified body and immortal

soul, in the heavenly Jerusalem.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, next Sunday, August 20th, to Father Cerilo. May the Lord richly bless him with many happy, healthy

and prosperous years!

Father Zig

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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


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