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 . Both parents are encour- aged 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. 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. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 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 Vigil 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm Weekday Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am Saturday 8:00 am followed by Novena Confessions Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Any time by appointment Susan Brennan TRUSTEE James Gallagher TRUSTEE Rev. Sigmund Peplowski PASTOR Rev. Cerilo Javinez PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR Deacon Paul Willson Seminarian Angel Torres Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Mr. James Clancy DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Mrs. Ann Mitchell PRINCIPAL Mrs. Diane Boykow CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Charles Linnell MUSIC DIRECTOR PARISH PRAYER LIFE NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday @ 9:30 am, Monday Night Bible Study @ 7:30 pm, Mommy Bible Study @ 9:30 am on Thursdays CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wed. @ 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 (PO) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP : Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am 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. Parish Office Hours Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00
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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 . Both parents are encour-aged 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. 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. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 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
Vigil 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
Weekday Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am
Saturday 8:00 am followed by Novena
Confessions
Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Any time by appointment
Susan Brennan TRUSTEE
James Gallagher TRUSTEE
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski PASTOR
Rev. Cerilo Javinez
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR
Deacon Paul Willson
Seminarian Angel Torres
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR
Mr. James Clancy
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Mrs. Ann Mitchell
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Diane Boykow
CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Charles Linnell
MUSIC DIRECTOR
PARISH PRAYER LIFE NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday @ 9:30 am, Monday Night Bible Study @ 7:30 pm, Mommy Bible Study @ 9:30 am on Thursdays
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wed. @ 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 (PO) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am
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.
Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00
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. Kel-
ley E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, Capt. Anthony Odierno, Cpl. Kong V. Nguyen, Cpl. Jim Van Valen, LCPL Anthony Eres-man, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Co-lon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thomp-son, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine Keith Leitner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braunhausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Cpl Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Mi-chael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love.
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Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane
Gorcica, Sam Sessa, Hank Brown, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, Joanna Sacco, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bas-charow, 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 Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Les-lie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins, Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion & Philipp Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vin-cent Fortunato, Victoria Santana, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso.
THE WORD OF GOD
78: Jer 17:5-8 Ps 1:1-4,6
1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 Lk 6:17, 20-26
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Monday, February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes 6:30 am—Special Intention for the Sick 8:00 am—Zoilo Dejaresco, Jr. req. by Malou Alvarez Family Tuesday, February 12, Weekday 6:30 am—Thanksgiving 8:00 am—Deborah Moore req. by Ellen & Steve Kairys Wednesday, February 13, Weekday
6:30 am—Special Intention for World Peace 8:00 am— Joseph R. DiBella req. by the Sarinelli Family Thursday, February 14, Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop 6:30 am—Sharon Augenti req. by her husband 8:00 am—Thomas McKinney, 8th Anniversary, req. by wife, Peggy Friday, February 15, Weekday 6:30 am—Special Intention 8:00 am—Zina Sweet req. by the Prudente Family Saturday, February 16, Weekday 8:00 am—Bill Hagany req. by Clare & Phil Wasaz Sunday, February 17, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Paul Minetti req. by Rosemary & John DePalma
Louis Janosik req. by Phyllis Smith
7:00 pm— Isabel Blazejewski req. by Dianna & John Sullivan
Ramon Ramos req. by the Bowe Family
8:00 am— Clara Jozwiak Paul Truszkowski req. by Naomi & Steve Drabik 9:15 am— Anthony Ebersole req. by Family Carmen Liuzza, Jr., req. by Tom & Erin Marmara and Family 10:45 am—Leona Riccio req. by the Choir of St. Cecilia Susan Reimer req. by the Palma Family
12:15 pm—Karin O. Reid req. by Barbara & Glenn Reichwald Richard Vermette req. by sister, Marie Wahlstrom
Our Condolences to the Families of:
Kevin Higgins
Ann E. Kunzweiler
Louise Kelly
Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending 02/03/19 Collection—Checks $ 4,203.00
Collection– Cash $ 7,718.30
WeShare Electronic Giving $ 3,070.09
Total Weekly Collection 14,991.39
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (204.69)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (15,472.58)
PARISH EVENTS
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing infor-
mation and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday
evening, February 18th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7
o’clock in the evening. Father will be present to conduct the
information session and answer questions regarding the cele-
bration of the sacrament.
TAX SAVING BENEFIT FOR SENIORS AGE
70 1/2 OR OLDER
As a result of income tax reform last year, many seniors
when filing their tax return may be able to benefit from us-
ing the “standard deduction” ($24,000 for married filing
joint, $18,000 for head of household status and $12,000 for
all others) in lieu of itemizing their deductions. If you are
age 701/2 or older, a special tax rule allows you to make a
“qualified charitable distribution” (donation) from your In-
dividual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to the parish
(electronically or a check made payable to the parish by the
IRA). The donation from the IRA is excluded from your
income (even if you use the standard deduction) and applies
toward your “minimum required distribution” (MRD)
thereby reducing your taxable income. Each eligible person
can make an IRA donation up to $100,000 per year. This is
a general overview and you should discuss it with your tax
advisor.
Please be advised that all the “Senior Events” are open to everyone 55 and over from
St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes! Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 19th & March 5th
11:00 am set up; 12-1 social hour with coffee & cake 1-2pm meeting, bingo & cards afterward
Anniversary Party: February 25th Zeris Inn, Mountain Lakes @ 11:00 am Sands Casino: March 12th—$30.00
Don’t forget about the St. Cecilia Seniors Adventure of The Seas on May 17, 2019
For more info: call Alice Koller @ 973-627-8558.
Padre Pio
The Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet on
Wednesday evening, February 20th in the parish office
beginning at 7:00 pm. Join us for prayer and reflec-
tion with the spirituality of Saint Pio.
SAVE THE DATE
The St. Monica Guild
Is sponsoring a
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
On Saturday, March 16th, 2019
For more info: call Pat Zayac @ 973.625.4572
LISTEN TO POPE FRANCIS… “Why it is so im-
portant to go to Mass on Sundays and why it is not
enough to just live a moral life, loving others: We don’t
go to Mass to give something to God, but to receive
from Him that which we truly need. Sunday Mass is the
time and place Christians receive grace and strength to
remain faithful to His work, follow His commandment
to love others and be credible witnesses in the world.
Just like a plant needs the sun and nourishment to live,
every Christian needs the Sunday Eucharist to truly
live. Without Christ, we are condemned to be domi-
nated by the fatigue of daily life with all its worries and
the fear of tomorrow. The Sunday encounter with the
Lord gives us the strength to live today with confidence
and courage and to move forward with hope.”
Sacred Heart of Jesus/St. Cecilia Rosary Society is spon-
soring a Lenten Breakfast Retreat by Rev. Lemmuel
Camacho, SRL, on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019. Prepaid
reservations required—Registration 8:30 am at Saint Francis
Retreat Center, Denville, NJ—Cost per person $25.00.
Please send in your check to the parish office no later than
February 25th. Any questions, please contact Pat Degnan at
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Divine Mercy Academy’s Calendar Raffle is underway! The
calendar raffle will feature a total of $5,000 in cash prizes. A
winner will be drawn every week from March 1st through
June 14th. Weekly cash prize amounts vary. Each week the
winning ticket will be put back in the drum, so each $10
ST. VALENTINE, a Roman priest, together with St. Marius and his family, assisted the martyrs who suffered during the reign of Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. Being apprehended, he was sent to the Prefect of Rome, who commanded that he be beaten with clubs and afterward beheaded. He suffered martyrdom about the year 270.
The custom of sending valentines on this day is the revival of an ancient pagan practice, which con-sisted of boys drawing the names of girls in honor of their goddess, Februata Juno, on February 15. To abolish this practice names of Saints were substituted on billets and drawn upon this day.
PRAYER: God of power and mercy, through Your help St. Valentine has overcome the tortures of his passion. Help us who celebrate his triumph to remain victorious over the wiles of our enemies. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
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ST. VALENTINE, Priest and Martyr The Same Day, February 14—Patron of Greetings
My Dear Parishioners,
Today is the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day the Scriptural texts speak to us about
VOCATION, the call which comes from God. The Old Testament reading describes the call of Isaiah, a call which is dra-
matic and other- worldly. In the epistle reading the Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians about his untimely call to be an
Apostle. The call of the Apostles Peter, James and John occurs at their place of business, the Sea of Galilee. The Lord Jesus
assures them that in the new business in which they will be laboring, people is what they will be catching and not fish. They
are also told they should not be afraid as they answer His call to service.
Isaiah, Peter, James, John and Paul all express their unworthiness in the calling which they have received from God. But the
Lord chooses them, they did not choose Him. Many times people are not listening to the Lord’s voice because they have al-
lowed the distractions of the world a prominent place within their lives. God calls all of us to a vocation in life: marriage, the
single state, holy orders or the religious life; indeed all receive a call. In answering this call we are expected to be productive
in the ways of the Kingdom of God. Jesus said to His Apostles: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you
that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may
give it to you. This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:16-17) In answering this summons we are to be produc-
tive and faithful in our work knowing that the Lord is with us helping us to accomplish all that He commands of us.
Performing the duties of our vocation in a spirit of love furthers the Kingdom of God on earth and dismantles the evil which
tries to be built up in our world. As collaborators with God we are given the grace to be successful in our endeavors just as
Peter and the Sons of Zebedee were successful in their haul of fish. God is with us in our labor for His Kingdom as we serve
the needs of those who are poor, sick, imprisoned, estranged, neglected and in want. As the Lord sends us out He supplies the
strength we need to accomplish our work for His glory. In calling us to His service He commands us to love one another and
by doing so this work becomes a joy.
Despite scandals, let us especially ask the Lord to call good and holy men as priests who like the Holy Apostles will be
“fishers of men.” Let us also ask that the numbers of women religious will increase so that our nuns may continue to give
witness to the joy of consecrated life. Lets us pray for married couples that the Lord will make them faithful in marriage and
faithful to Christ, the Bridegroom of the Church. Let us pray for single persons that they will find fulfillment and happiness
in their Christian life. May we model for one another the ways of holiness and spur one another on to good works in Jesus’
Name.
God bless you!
Father Zig
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected]
