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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arrangements for the Sacrament of Baptism can be made by calling Fr. Matt at extension 15.
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 @ 973-627-0313.
EMERGENCY PHONE: 862-251-3914
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: stcec@optonline.net Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or frmateuszdarlak@gmail.com - Fr. Adam: Ext 14 or fradamwasowski@hotmail.com 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. Mateusz Darlak
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Adam Wasowski PAROCHIAL VICAR
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 HOLY HOUR : Monday @ 7:00 pm (Beginning Sept. 21st) RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION— FOR ADULTS:
Please contact Jim Clancy @ 973-627-0313 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.
Revised Parish Office Hours until Further Notice
Monday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Thursday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, 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. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Colon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thompson, 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. Chris-topher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnof-sky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Sgt. Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Fa-ther of us all, through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love.
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Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane
Gorcica, Sam Sessa, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Deb-bie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Jim Rattay, 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 Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins, Victoria Santana, Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez, Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Marion Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cum-miskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Brian Bosworth, Dennis Dilger, Robyne LaGrotta, Dave Lewis, Christopher Darlak, Frieda Solow, Claudia Fontanella, Jimmy Carroll, Claire Wasacz, Peggy Traino, Emilio Viola, James Deegan, Diann Bulfone, Martha Salvesen, Michal Cichon, Robyn Duvall.
THE WORD OF GOD
124: Jer 20:7-9 Ps 63:2-6, 8-9 Rom 12:1-2
Mt 16:21-27
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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Monday, August 31, Weekday 6:30 am—Margaret V. O’Brien 8:00 am—Philip Laterza req. by Mom & Dad Tuesday, September 1, Weekday 6:30 am—Daniel & Alice O’Brien 8:00 am—Martin DiGuiseppi req. by Pat & Jack Zayac Wednesday, September 2, Weekday 6:30 am— Helen Scruggs
8:00 am—Eleanor & Thomas Sullivan req. by Dianna & John Sullivan Thursday, September 3, Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am—Julia Talar req. by Fr. Zig 8:00 am—Edith Troisi req. by Jane Payne & Family Friday, September 4, Weekday 6:30 am—Joseph C. Feola 8:00 am—Dolores Faulkner req. by Joanne Faulkner & Jim Balestino Saturday, Sepember 5, Saint Teresa of Calcutta 8:00 am—Deceased Members of the Rosary Society Sunday, September 6, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Tom Degnan req. by Gerry & Helen Primavera Adele Ward req. by Gloria & Bill Stahl 7:00 pm— Annerys Diaz req. by the Rodriguez Family Tom Haltigan req. by the Respect Life Ministry 8:00 am— Gioia Graham req. by Susan & Anthony Nedo 9:15 am - Stanley Garczynski req. by his sister, Eleanor Bauer Agnes D. Gallagher req. by Amy & Damiano Servidio 10:45 am—Tom Haltigan req. by Sophie Boylan Walter Conway req. by the Hoffman Family 12:15 pm—Mary Coppola req. by Nicholas & Jeanine Losito Louis Ecanosti req. by Phyllis & Rudy Sabatino
Our Condolences to the Family of: Mary Brussell
Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord
CONFESSIONS BEING HEARD—The priests of our
parish are available for the sacrament of penance on an
appointment basis. Please call the parish office and leave
your name & phone number and state that you would like
an appointment for confession. A priest will be available
for confession in the church or parking lot upon request.
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending : August 23, 2020 Collection—Checks & Cash $ 8,975.00
WeShare Electronic Giving $ 3,913.63
Total Weekly Collection $ 12,888.63
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,901.96
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (2,013.33)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (22,873.69)
PARISH EVENTS
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BISHOP TO VISIT OUR PARISH – Father Zig has in-
vited our new Bishop, His Excellency, the Most Reverend
Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson, to make a pastoral
visit to our parish to celebrate our parish patron feast day.
The Bishop will celebrate the 12:15 pm Mass on Sunday,
November 22nd, which is the Feast day of Saint Cecilia, Vir-
gin and Martyr. Please mark the date and plan to attend as
we welcome our new Bishop to Rockaway.
FLOCKNOTE—If you haven’t signed up for
FLOCKNOTE please do so today. It’s easy, it’s confiden-
tial and it keep you instantly informed of significant parish
events. Notices can be sent as a text to your cell phone or
email to your computer. Stay with the flock, stay informed!
CEMETERY MASSES – Holy Mass to celebrate the
Lord’s Day will take place at the parish cemetery (across
from Parks Lake) on Saturday afternoon @ 4:30 pm and
Sunday afternoon at 12:15. In the event of inclement
weather the Mass will be celebrated in the church. Please
bring a lawn chair and a hat for the sun. (The other Masses
for the weekend will be celebrated in the church.)
PARKING AT THE CEMETERY— I thank God that we
are able to celebrate the liturgy at the parish cemetery and I
plan to continue this practice until the weather turns cold. I
ask for your cooperation in parking at the cemetery. One of
the neighbors has reported to me that parishioners are park-
ing on his lawn and has asked that this practice would cease.
Also it has been reported to me that some are parking too
close to the edge of the road causing a traffic problem in
front of the cemetery. Please obey all parking and traffic
laws so that we do not get into trouble. FATHER ZIG
Sisters of Christian Charity 7th Annual Golf Outing
Please join the Sisters on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at
the beautiful Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston,
NJ. Every precaution will be taken for a fun and safe golf
outing. For more information contact, Casey Dolan at
dev.director@scceast.org or 973-230-5355.
You can register online at www.scceast.org/golf-outing.
HOLY HOUR TO RESUME – Holy Hour will resume in
the church on Monday, September 21st from 7 to 8 o’clock
in the evening. Spend some quite time before the Most
Blessed Sacrament. The sacrament of penance will be avail-
able at this time.
RESTROOM RENOVATIONS COMPLETE– I am happy
to announce that the restoration work of the restrooms located
in Hayes Hall is complete. This work was made possible
through the generosity of our parishioners, for which I am most
grateful. If you have not yet made a donation for this project, I
appeal to you to do so as soon as possible. Your check may be
payable to St. Cecilia Church—Renovation Fund—Fr. Zig
FROM MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL—Morris
Catholic High School in Denville, NJ is still accepting applica-
tions for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn more about Mor-
ris Catholic our Virtual Open House and Admissions resources.
You can tour our campus, hear from students and faculty, and
learn about academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs
at www.morriscatholic.org/virtualopenhouse/ and by visiting our
social media pages. Whether you are an eighth grader still de-
ciding about next year or a sixth or seventh grader who is just
getting started, you might discover your place at Morris Catho-
lic. Reach out to admissions@morriscatholic.org for more infor-
mation.
BEWARE OF SCAMS – Be on the alert of scams which say
they are from me. THEY ARE NOT!!! Please call me at the
office (973.627.0313x12) if you have doubt about a text, email,
etc, which is supposedly from me asking for money, gift cards,
etc. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! – Father Zig
FRIDAY EVENING TIME CHANGE – Due to sunset com-
ing earlier, the Friday evening cemetery service will begin at 7
o’clock (NOT AT 8 O’CLOCK)! Join us on Friday evenings at
7 o’clock for a 30 minutes service of adoration and reflection
before the Most Blessed Sacrament. Bring your lawn chair,
facial covering and devotional.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MASS – An inaugural Mass for
the newly elected executive committee for the Knights of Co-
lumbus, Council #3359, will take place in our church on Mon-
day evening, September 14th at 7 o’clock. Congratulations to
our parishioner, Jeff Zuber, who becomes Grand Knight this
year. God bless you, Jeff!
CHECK OUT SOCIETIES REPORT ON PARISH WEB-
SITE—Please go to the St. Cecilia web-site (st-cecilia.org) to
find a video report regarding our parish societies and their fall
activities. There will be a report from the Rosary Society, the
Men’s Society, and the St. Monica Guild. Hear what will hap-
pen and not happen in our parish for the remainder of 2020 on
this video presentation.
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DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY Pre-K through 8th Grade
See the difference an academically excellent Catholic educa-
tion makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate envi-
ronment with a high level of individualized attention; certi-
fied teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; aca-
demic curriculum with all core subjects; strong enrollment in
all grades; STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish &
library, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum.
Before-care and aftercare activities available. Here at DMA,
we are busy preparing our school buildings in accordance
with CDC and state guidelines so that we will be ready to
open our buildings and resume on-site, in-person learning this
fall! We are also enhancing our already excellent remote
learning programs in the event we need to move to a remote
or hybrid model at any point next year.
Full day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at
$2600/ year. Kindergarten through 8th grade in-parish tuition
rates as follows: 1 child: $5370 - 2 children: $8790 - 3 or
more children: $10,650 per year.Visit our website for virtual
tours and registration information. Call 973-627-6003 or
office@dmarockaway.org if you have any questions about
our programs. Currently accepting applications.
87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway, NJ www.dmarockaway.org
973-627-6003
Also on Facebook & Instagram
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE HOLY LAND? – Father Zig
has been asked by 206 CATHOLIC TOURS to lead a pil-
grimage to the Holy Land next year, April 12-22, 2021. In-
formation about this trip can be found on the website:
https://www.pilgrimages.com/frpeplowski/
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY RESUMES: Septem-
ber 21st in Hayes Hall at 7:30 PM. The topic will be
" Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life" from Ascension
Press. This 10 week study program is filmed in the Holy
Land and participants can experience the world in which
Jesus lived and taught. The packet includes a work-
book, accompanying book, timeline, and streaming option
available for one year. The cost will be $30.00, payable to
St. Cecilia Church. The deadline for ordering is Sept.
1st. Please notify savondollen@gmail with any questions.
EVENING PROGRAMMING – PRIESTS FOR LIFE is
offering a special lineup of evening programming, 7 nights a
week at 9 pm ET featuring in-depth teachings and commen-
tary by National Director, Father Frank Pevone, and guest
appearances by other leaders. A special emphasis on the elec-
tions, and a lot of interchange with the audience, including
special supplementary materials for which viewers can sign
up, will characterize the broadcasts. Father Frank will also
delve into the scriptures and provide a toolkit of pro-life pro-
jects and activities. Watch at www.EndAbortion.TV or any of
the other platforms listed on that page.
LIVE-STREAM MASS SCHEDULE REVISED – Effec-
tive immediately, Holy Mass will be live-streamed from Saint
Cecilia Church Monday through Saturday at 8 o’clock in the
morning EXCEPT ON THURSDAY. The Sunday Holy Mass
will be live-streamed at 10:45 in the morning. Please note the
revised schedule. NO LIVE-STREAM MASS ON THURS-
DAY MORNING!
PRIESTS WILL MAKE HOUSE CALLS – Father Matt,
Father Adam and I are available to make house calls to our
parishioners with the sacraments (penance, Eucharist and
holy anointing). Please call the parish office (973.627.0313)
and leave your information and we will be happy to visit
you and pray with you. We will come and observe all the
protocols that are recommended by the health officials. –
Father Zig
THANK YOU – My sincere thanks to Agnes Maye and to
Louise & Anthony Naclerio for the work they have done
around the parish property. May the Lord Jesus richly bless
them for their labors!
Upcoming Pro-Life Events:
Saturday, Sept. 12th: Come pray with us on the National
Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, 1:30 pm at St.
Christopher’s Church (1050 Littleton Rd, Parsippany; 80 E
or W, exit 42A).
September 23—November 1st: International Forty days to
pray and fast in defense of LIFE, in front of Planned Par-
enthood, 196 Speedwell Ave, Morristown. Choose an
hour. Email 44lifeus@gmail.com or call 973.627.1654.
One can also join from home, in prayer at your chosen hour
(s).
Sunday, Oct. 4th 2:00 to 3:30 pm: Life Chain. Also be-
fore Planned Parenthood, 196 Speedwell Ave, Morristown.
All OUTDOORS—wear masks—we will social distance!
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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.
Call the Parish Office 973-627-0313
~Offering $15.00~
Please visit the kiosk
in the vestibule
of the church to see our
nice selection of CD’s
For sale @ $4.00 a piece.
Grocery Shopping & Gift Cards—Grocery shopping and
other gift cards are available for purchase from the parish
office during office hours Monday through Thursday. Your
support of this fundraising project greatly helps our parish.
Faith Formation Registration 2020-2021
After months of uncertainty, discussions, and planning, we
are happy to announce the opening of our Faith Formation
year. Significant adjustments to our normal programs have
been made, but we hope that with the participation of every-
one involved and the grace of God we will have a beautiful
and fruitful year. We hope that any and all changes made to
our programs for this year, will be only a short term
change. Please see the parish website for all program details
and forms. Programs will begin in October and we are ex-
cited to see you then!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Jim Clancy at StCecilia.FaithFormation@gmail.com.
_______________________________________________
RCIA 2020-2021
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
RCIA is a program for adults that are interested in being
received into the Catholic Church via Baptism, Holy Com-
munion, or Confirmation. If you or someone you know has
for whatever reason never received one of these sacraments,
and would like to enter into the fullness of the Catholic
Church, please reach out! This is a small group that works
with each candidate to help prepare them for the reception of
the sacraments and the fullness of participation in the life of
the church. The program includes weekly classes on Thurs-
day evenings from October through April.
For more information, please contact Jim Clancy at
StCecilia.FaithFormation@gmail.com.
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Couples, were you married in 1995? The Diocese
of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th wed-
ding anniversary during a special Mass to be of-
fered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in
Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main
celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sun-
day, November 8th, 2020 at 3:30 pm. Arrangements
can be made by contacting the parish office. The
deadline to register is Thursday, October 1st, 2020.
You will receive additional information from the
Office of Family Life once your registration has
been processed. Congratulations on this joyous oc-
casion!
FAITH FORMATION AT SAINT CECILIA’S FOR
THIS FALL – Due to the pandemic our fall faith formation
program will be reduced. The Tuesday morning Bible Study
with Father Matt and Father Pawel will not take place. The
Thursday Morning Mommys Bible Study will not take place.
The Thursday evening program with Father Zig will meet
only on the first Thursday of the month at 7 o’clock in
Hayes Hall. The topic will be the Sacrament series produced
by Bishop Robert Barron. The Monday evening Bible Study
will meet each week at 7:30 in Hayes Hall. ALL PRO-
GRAMS WILL BE REVIEWED SHORTLY AFTER
CHRISTMAS WITH A NEW SCHEDULE TO BE AN-
NOUNCED IN JANUARY. – Father Zig
Rosary Society
The Rosary Society will meet at 7:30 am
in the church on Saturday, September 5th
for the Rosary, Mass and Novena.
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My dear parishioners,
Today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we gather to celebrate the Sacred Mysteries on the Lord’s Day the Sacred
Scriptures resound with serious tones. In the Gospel we hear the Lord Jesus speak of His upcoming suffering and death in the
Holy City of Jerusalem. He speaks of the cross which not only He will bear but also all those who are united with Him. The
Lord says that those who love their life on this earth will not experience the eternal life He will win for all believers by virtue
of His Holy Resurrection.
In the Old Testament reading from the Prophet Jeremiah we are introduced to the one who will be the subject of jeering and
derision. This One is the Christ, the selfless one, who was sent to bear witness to the truth by proclaiming the love and mercy
of God.
In the epistle reading the Apostle Paul wrote to the Church in Rome urging them to offer themselves, in the manner of Jesus,
as living sacrifices to God. The offering of themselves in this manner gives praise to God in a most pleasing way.
The offering of ourselves in a sacrificial manner is something which becomes increasingly unpopular today. Our culture and
the constant messages which come from it encourage us to selfishness and a disconnect from others. Individualism and self
gratification are the name of the game we are being urged to take part in. SACRIFICE is a nasty word in the secular world as
it often has to do with commitment. Taking up your cross and following Jesus is not at all attractive or conceivable for the
unbeliever. However, this is the invitation we are offered by the Lord of Heaven and earth, who came not to serve but to serve
and who gave His life in ransom for many. The Lord’s committed love for us is a model for our relationship with one another.
Today’s Sacred Texts are inviting us to remember that our lives are an offering to God. Our lives are to be marked with self-
less service to one another and to the up-building of Christ’s Church on earth. This way of life is not an easy one for it calls us
to sacrificial living as we commit ourselves to Christ.
So why not ask yourself: how can I assist in building up Christ’s Church; are there opportunities for me to help the needy or
forgotten; how can I live my life like Jesus? When we begin to ask ourselves these kind of questions and answer them self-
lessly we will be a “living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” However, when turning a deaf ear to this call let us also re-
member the concluding words of Jesus in today’s Gospel: “For the Son of Man will come with His angels in His Father’s
glory, and then He will repay all according to his conduct.”
God bless you!
Father Zig
ST. ROSALIA, VIRGIN
September 4—Patroness of Palermo
ST. ROSALIA, daughter of Sinibald, Lord of Roses and Quisquina, was a descendant of the great Charlemagne. She was born at Palermo in Sicily. In her youth, her heart turned from earthly vanities to God. She left her home and took up her abode in a cave, on the walls of which she wrote these words: “I, Rosalia, daughter of Sinibald, Lord of Roses, and Quisquina, have taken the resolution to live in this cave for the love of my Lord, Jesus Christ.” She remained there entirely hidden from the world.
Rosalia practiced great mortifications and lived in constant communion with God. Afterward she transferred her abode to Mount Pellegrino, about three miles from Palermo, in order to triumph entirely over the instincts of flesh and blood, in sight of her paternal home. She is said to have appeared after death and to have revealed that she spent several years in a little exca-vation near the grotto. She died alone, in 1160, ending her strange and wonderful life unknown to the world. Her body was discovered in 1625, during the pontificate of Pope Urban VIII.
PRAYER Lord God, You showered heavenly gifts on St. Rosalia, Your Virgin. Help us to imitate her virtues during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness with her in heaven. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: stcec@optonline.net Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or frmateuszdarlak@gmail.com - Fr. Adam: Ext 14 or fradamwasowski@hotmail.com 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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