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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] 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 7:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am, & 7:30 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
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: Will resume after Labor Day
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Will resume after Labor Day HOLY HOUR : Will resume after Labor Day ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA : Will resume after Labor Day ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am
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
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.
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, 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. 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 Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Mi-chael 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., Madlyn Long. Stepha-nie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Carmen Liuzza, Jr., Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Simmons-Jones, Victoria Santana, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion & Philipp Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner.
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
125: St 4:1-2, 6-8 Ps 15:2-5
Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22,27
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Monday, August 27, Saint Monica 6:30 am—Special Intention 8:00 am—Dominick Moscaritolo req. by Valerie & Matt Kuglin Tuesday, August 28, Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am—Special Intention 8:00 am—John Abate req. by Reynolds Family Wednesday, August 29, The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
6:30 am—Special Intention for the sick 8:00 am— Florence Swan req. by Roberta Vitcusky Thursday, August 30, Weekday 6:30 am—Special Intention for World Peace 8:00 am—Frederick Brussell req. by the McDonnell Family Friday, August 31, Weekday 6:30 am—Thelma Aranha req. by Christine & Gerard Farias 8:00 am—Philip Laterza req. by Mom & Dad Saturday, September 1, Weekday 8:00 am—Deceased Members of the Rosary Society Sunday, September 2, Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— William Kipke req. by William & Christine Kipke
Antonie Kowalski req. by Husband & 4 girls
7:00 pm— Protection of Babies in the Womb & their Families req. by
Anna Jozwiak
8:00 am— Helen Scruggs
Dolores Nunez req. by Grandson’s Friends 9:15 am— Renard Rozzoni James Iannielli req. by Sharon & Mike Dietrich & Family 10:45 am—Deceased members of the Peplowski Family req. by Fr. Zig Gary Yacavino req. by Sandy & Paul Ortolani 12:15 pm—Agnes Gallagher req. by Thomas & Maryanne Dougherty Laura Cristina Vargas req. by Diana Fernanda Leon
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending 8/19/18 Collection—Checks $ 3,922.00
Collection– Cash $ 10,672.75
ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,622.39
Total Weekly Collection $17,217.14
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 814,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,705.88
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 2,511.25
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (2,878.67)
LABOR DAY MASS – Holy Mass on Labor Day, Mon-
day, September 3rd will be celebrated at the parish ceme-
tery at 9 o’clock in the morning. This will be the only
Mass for the day. If you are planning to attend please
remember to bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain the
Mass will take place in the church.. Sacred Heart’s Mass
will be 8:30 am with no noon Mass.
The Parish Office will be closed
Friday, August 31st.
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 55 and over from
St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes!
Tuesday, September 4th—Regular Meeting 11 am set up; 12-1 social hour, coffee & cake
1-2pm meeting, bingo & cards afterward Tuesday, Sept. 11th—Mohegan Sun Casino
Price: $25—Slot Play—$25—Food—$5 For more info call: Lorraine @ 973-366-6871
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
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SAINT PADRE PIO RELICS COMING TO OUR DIOCESE –
The relics of Saint Padre Pio will be present at Saint Peter
the Apostle Church in Parsippany on Thursday, September
20th from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. At 7 o’clock in the evening
Holy Mass will be celebrated. Please see the information
located on the bulletin board for more details.
Pregnant/Need Help?
Welcome to Birthright Dover!
Helpline: 1.800.550.4900
http://birthright.org/en/landingpage/lp-dover
At Birthright we understand the challenges related to un-
planned pregnancies. We know that it can be overwhelming
and often scary situation. However, we also know that there is
hope for the mother and her child. Birthright believes that "it
is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth, and the
right of every child to be born." Birthright is here to be the
friend that a pregnant woman needs as she navigates an un-
planned pregnancy.
Birthright is available to women for as long as they need us.
We offer love, friendship, and support to women who are
pregnant or think they may be pregnant, Birthright services
are always free, non-judgmental and confidential. We can
always provide information, referrals and resources to help
the woman help herself. We are unique and available 24/7
through our toll-free helpline. Birthright is not involved in
any religious movements, political activities, or lobbying. Our
focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is
hope and ensuring that she is not alone.
POLISH MASS:
Polska Masza będzie wznowiona w drugą niedzielę miesiąca
września, tj. 9 września, o godzinie 11:30A.M. w Sacred
Heart of Jesus Parish w Rockaway. Serdecznie zapraszamy
rodziny wraz ze znajomymi do uczestnictwa w obchodzeniu
Dnia Pańskiego w naszym ojczystym języku.
Polish Mass will resume on September 9th at 11:30A.M. at
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish on 63 East Main Street, Rock-
away. Please join us with your families and friends to cele-
brate the Lords Day in the Polish language.
Blood Pressure Screenings
There will be no blood pressure screenings for August.
We will resume to our regular schedule which is the first full
weekend of every month beginning September 1st & 2nd.
Monday Night Bible Study
The Monday Night Bible Study will resume at 7:30 PM on Monday Sept.10th in Hayes Hall. For 9 weeks, we will study St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians. If you are interested, please bring a $25.00 check for the study guide, to the Parish Office by Sept. 4th. ( made payable to St. Cecilia ) "Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.' ( Eph.6:11)
Craft and Vendor Fair
The Rosary Society will be hosting their annual craft & ven-
dor fair on Saturday, November 10th, from 9:00 am—2:00
pm in Hayes Hall. Any questions please call 973-886-8023
CEMETERY WORK UNDERWAY – The work has
begun at the parish cemetery to add paving stones to the
area of the columbarium as well as the walkway leading to
the Crucifix. An altar will also be built near the columbar-
ium for the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
When this project is completed we will plan for the bless-
ing of this work as well as the celebration of the Holy
Mass. The date and time will be announced in the parish
bulletin. Please check the insert in the bulletin regarding
the Crucifix paver project and the availability to remember
the faithful departed of your family on the holy ground of
our second church, our parish cemetery.
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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing information
and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening, Sep-
tember 17th 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 celebration of the sacrament.
ATTENTION MEN – A new men’s group called FA-
THERS OF ST. JOSEPH will be meeting every other Sat-
urday morning at 5:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Office Build-
ing. The sole aim and purpose of the group is to labor for
the restoration, revitalization and redemption of human
fatherhood, in order that it may become what it has been
created to be: an efficacious icon that directs the human
family to its Father. The Fathers of St. Joseph gatherings
are not so much meetings as they are mini retreats, whose
aim is to communicate the spirituality of fatherhood in a
manner that encourages and inspires fathers to embrace,
engage and – by the power of the Holy Spirit – sanctify
their vocation. Our next meeting is September 8th.
2018-2019 Faith Formation Registration K-8th Grade Traditional CCD, 9th & 10th Grade Confirmation
& Generations of Faith Registration for all religious education classes are now open. Forms and program details are available on the par-ish website and in the parish office. Class sizes are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at [email protected].
Stress in Your Marriage!
Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you
frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly
fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought
about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it
worse? Retrouvalle is a Lifeline to Help Couples Heal and Re-
new their Marriages. The program consists of a weekend ex-
perience for married couples (no group discussions) with six
follow-up sessions. Upcoming Weekend: August 24-26, 2018.
More information calling the Family Life Office at 732-243-
4573. To register: call Rich & Annette Colaruonno @ 732-236
-0671 or email: [email protected]
SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Couples, were you married in 1968 or 1993? The Diocese of
Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding
anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathe-
dral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Serratelli
will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held:
Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:30pm. Arrangements can be
made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register
is Monday, October 15, 2018. You will receive additional infor-
mation from the Office of Family Life once your registration has
been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!
CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO SAINTS
The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries
(DCCFM) is inviting you to the annual celebration honoring
our two Filipino Saints: San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro
Calungsod, on September 23, 2018 (Sunday).
The highlight of the celebration will be a concelebrated mass
presided over by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli at 3:30 in the after-
noon at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, 381 Grand
Street, Paterson, NJ 07505.
A “Merienda cena”, a Filipino light snack reception and fel-
lowship at the Bishop Rodimer Center immediately follows the
mass. Free parking is available at the multi-level County Ga-
rage across the Bishop Rodimer Center.
Please email Elmer Maximo at [email protected], for
more information. Thank you.
Reverend Boban Kollappalli Cyriac, a Missionary priest
from the Missionaries of Compassion will be speaking in
our parish in the weekend of September 1st & 2nd. This is
our annual participation in the Mission Cooperation Plan for
the Diocese of Paterson. Missionaries of Compassion has
its exclusive purpose of assisting the destitute, homeless,
the aged, the disabled, the children and the sick especially
those who suffer from incurable diseases like leprosy, can-
cer and aids, etc without distinction of caste, creed, sex or
nationality. Be sure to give your attention to this important
appeal, and please be as generous as your circumstances
allow.
Sacred Heart/St. Cecilia Rosary Society: We will be
having our first meeting, Saturday, September 1st, in
Hayes Halls following the rosary at 7:30 am and the
8:00 am Mass. All are welcome!
Want to join the choir?
This the perfect time for you and/or your child to get in-
volved in music at St. Cecilia's! We have wonderful music
planned for this year, including concerts and great camara-
derie. Adults and high school teens are encouraged to join
the adult choir, which sings at the 10:45 mass, as well as
holy days and concerts. The children's choir sings at the
concerts and certain holy days. Contact music director
Chuck Linnell any time to sign up or ask questions: (cell)
908-906-5863 or (email) [email protected].
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Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 7:45 pm—Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, August 29 Thursday, August 30 Friday, August 31 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, September 1 9:00 am—Rosary Society Meeting (Hayes Hall) Sunday, September 2 10:45 am—Hospitality (Hayes Hall)
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
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RCIA:
Have you been worshiping with us or in another Catholic
Parish,
but have never officially taken steps to become Catholic?
Is another family member Catholic, but not you,
and you wonder what is the Faith they are practicing?
Were you baptized in the Catholic Church,
but have not been attending Catholic Mass for some time?
Are you seeking a deeper personal relationship with Jesus,
but have not been Baptized, or have not received First Com-
munion,
or have not been Confirmed in the Catholic Church?
Are you dating or engaged to a Catholic person,
and concerned what the effect of marrying a Catholic would
be?
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass,
but just don’t know what the next step is in becoming a
Catholic?
Are you or your spouse a Catholic,
but do not have a Catholic wedding?
If any of the above questions apply to you,
contact Deacon Paul Willson at 973-551-0749,
Or leave contact information with Parish Office,
Or send an email to [email protected].
VISIT ROME AND THE AMALFI COAST IN 2019: Father Zig is leading a trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast
of Italy September 5-14, 2019. A presentation for all those
interested in this trip will be held on Tuesday evening, Se-
pember 18th in Hayes Hall beginning at 7:00 pm. A repre-
sentative from Collette Tours will make the presentation
and answer all questions related to this wonderful trip.
Brochures for the trip are now available from the parish
office or the church vestibule.
Please visit the kiosk in the vestibule of the church to pur-
chase this CD and others that are available for $4.00.
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY
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education makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate
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grades; STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish & li-
brary, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum.
Before-care/aftercare/extracurricular activities available.
Full day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at
$2420/ year. Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition rates as
follows:1 child: $5030 -2 children: $8200- 3 children: $9960
per year. Schedule a personal tour this summer, and see all that
DMA has to offer! Currently accepting applications.
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www.dmarockaway.org
973-627-6003
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson and the
Archdiocese of Newark
“providing help-creating hope”!
Supportive Services for Veteran Families in Bergen, Essex,
Hudson, Morris, Sussex & Union County Veterans.
Are you a Homeless Veteran?
Going to Lose your Housing?
We can help!
Call our confidential helpline 24 hours a day @
855-767-8387 We can help with: Rental Assistance—moving costs—
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ST. MONICA came into the world in the year 333. As soon as she was old enough she was married to Patricius, a pagan citizen of Tagaste. Although Patricius was a man of high temper, she bore all trials with great patience. Her example and gentle conduct exercised such an influence over him that he was finally converted to Christianity. He died the year after his baptism.
The great cross of her life was the conduct of her son, Augustine, who was seventeen years of age when his father died in 371. His mother prayed long and fervently for his conversion. When he left her in Africa to go to Italy, she followed him and found him at Milan, where the words of St. Ambrose had already convinced him of the false hood of Manichean doctrines, which he aban-doned without being entirely converted.
In August, 386, St. Monica had the long-coveted happiness of seeing her son return to God. He was baptized by St. Ambrose on Easter eve the following year and soon after, with his mother and some friends, he set out for Africa. But St. Monica’s work was done; her son was converted; the sinner had become a Saint. She fell sick on the road and died at Ostia, from where they were to embark, in 387.
PRAYER God, Comforter of the afflicted, You accepted St. Monica’s tears to bring about the conversion of her son St. Augustine. Through their intercession, grant that we may have contrition for our sins and experience the grace of Your pardon. Amen.
Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey
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ST. MONICA, Widow
August 27—Patroness of Mothers and Widows
My Dear Parishioners,
This is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time as we celebrate the Lord’s Day. Today we conclude our reading of John’s Gospel,
chapter 6, “The Bread of Life Discourse.” Throughout all of chapter 6 we find the foundation of the Church’s theology on the
Holy Eucharist. As the Lord concludes His teaching we see that His opponents reject Him. As a result of this rejection they
walk away, they want nothing further to do with Jesus. The Lord then asks the Apostles, “Do you also want to leave?” The
Apostle Peter, spokesman for the Apostolic College responds, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal
life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”
The rejection of the Lord’s true presence in the Eucharist was present at the very beginning and is still among us today. Not
only is it rejected by Protestant Christians but it is also debated among some Catholics as recent surveys have indicated. These
past 5 weeks the “Bread of Life Discourse” has been the centerpiece of the Liturgy of the Word for Holy Mass. This has been
a graced time for us to once again reaffirm our Catholic and Orthodox faith in the real presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. Our Lord calls us to faith, not to rejection.
The bringing about of the Eucharist comes as a result of the power of the Holy Spirit along with the words and actions of the
priest during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. These past days have been very troubling for us as Catholics, both laity and
clergy. The terrible reports regarding sexual abuse by clergy are both disturbing and shameful. As a result some have opted to
reject the Church, to leave or take a non participatory attitude in Church life. Although our upset is valid, rejection of Christ’s
Church is not what faith-filled disciples do. We do not walk away from Christ but repeat the words of the Apostle Peter,
“Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you
are the Holy One of God.” As we all struggle through this time I have included in today’s bulletin some information we have received from our Bishop
and the New Jersey Catholic Conference which addresses the Pennsylvania Grand jury Report and steps which are being un-
dertaken to root out the satanic forces which have always tried to destroy the Church. We recall the words of our Blessed Lord
to Saint Peter, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail
against it.” (Mt. 16:18) Let us pray for the victims who continue to suffer. Let us pray for our priests that they will be holy
examples for us.
Next weekend we welcome Father Boban Kollappalli, a missionary priest of the Missionaries of Compassion who will speak
to us of his order’s apostolic work throughout the world.
God bless you my good people!
Father Zig
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected]
School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866