Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor

Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz

Parochial Vicars

Rev. James Bono Weekend Assistant

Deacon Paul Willson

Dn Slawomir Tomaszewski

Mr. Paul Daher Director of Music

Mrs. Janet Maulbeck

Business Administrator

Mr. James Clancy, Director of Faith Formation

Mrs. Ann Mitchell,

Principal

Tanya Nellen Parish Secretary

MASSES

Weekends:

Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am,

10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese)

Holydays:

8:00 am and 7:00 pm Weekday Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am

Saturday: 8:00 am followed by Novena

Confessions:

Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Any time by appointment

Holy Hour: Will resume in September

Monday: 7-8pm (Sacrament of Penance

Available)

Trustees: Gerard Duphiney Robyn Hornstein

90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Saint Cecilia Parish

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or fr.m.jasniewicz@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . The next class is Monday, August 17th. 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. To schedule a Baptism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15.

New Parishioners must wait 2 months for a Baptism. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in ad-vance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the Parish Office.

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: Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Will resume in September Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm Will resume in September 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 HOLY HOUR: Monday—Will resume in September ADULT FAITH FORMATION Will resume in September RCIA –Sundays, Starting October 4— 9:00am for children & parents, 11:45am for adults, also at Sacred Heart Church—Suchon Hall, Saturdays at 3:15pm starting October 3. Send email to RockawayRCIA@gmail.com for further information or call 973-551-4161 PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am—1:00pm - July/August only

CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our coun-try in the armed services: Pfc Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Cor-poral Dennis Wuest, Sgt. Zhenya Killeen,

Capt. Kelley E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, General Raymond Odierno, 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, Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Ma-rine 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, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kris-topher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, and Airman First Class William Kussler . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love.

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Emila Cichon, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, John Brinkman, Julie Lawson, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Edward O’Dowd, Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia

Maddaloni, Mary Reynolds, Mason Walker Steussing, Tom Cuskie, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Theodora Maul-beck, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Joanne Brewer, Kristin Wich, Kyle

Johnson, Betty Golden, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Bornemann, Rosemary Woodring, Sharon Augenti, Sean Nolan, Peg Norman, Eileen Sutherland, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Les-lie, Norman Rodriquez, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.

THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday

Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

MONDAY—August 10, Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory TUESDAY– August 11, Saint Clare, Virgin 8:00 am Vocations WEDNESDAY–August 12, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 8:00 am Walter & Joanna Lech r/b Dianna & John Sullivan THURSDAY, August 13, Saints Pontian, Pope and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 8:00 am Special Intention—Marion Cables r/b Sister Gabrielle FRIDAY– August 14, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 8:00 am Nicole Glazewski r/b Barbara Quinby SATURDAY—August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary– Not a Holy Day of Obligation 8:00 am Gregory Njeze r/b Judy & Patrick Umeukeje SUNDAY, August 16, The Twentieth Sunday in Ordi-nary Time 4:30 pm Special Intention—Anne & Ken Williams Barbara Arendt r/b The Amicucci Family 7:00 pm Frankie Pizza r/b Ann Whalen 8:00 am Silvio, Filomena, Anthony & Carol Taglienti r/b Adelina Velocci Margaret Potts r/b Mary Kulawiec 9:15 am Al King r/b Norma King Coleen DeFranco 10:45 am Roza Guzman r/b Carol & Gary McGotty 12:15 pm Jim Pringle r/b Bill & Joanne Leader

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2015/2016

Week Ending - August 2, 2015 Collection—Checks $ 3,024.00 Collection– Cash $ 8,221.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,615.00 Total Weekly Collection $12,860.00 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $810,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,568.83 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) ($1,708.63) Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($9,237.14)

PARISH POLICY—PLEASE NOTE All Catholic families living within the parish boundaries are

strongly encouraged to register as members. Registration as a parish member has many benefits, and in particular, facilitates

any arrangements for baptisms, marriages, sponsors, etc. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH PRINTED ON YELLOW PAPER. YOU CAN

ALSO PRINT ONE FROM THE PARISH WEBSITE - OR -

Please contact the Parish Office at 973-627-0313 X10

PARISH EVENTS

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ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

August 18—Regular Meeting 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour,

1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meeting August 11 (Tuesday) Resorts Casino in Atlantic City-

Cost: $35.00 incl. $25 slot play plus there will be a stop at Exit 74 (Forked River) on the way down to AC.

For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871

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The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung every Friday beginning July 10th and ending August 28th at Sa-cred Heart of Jesus Parish at 3:00pm. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the half an hour that the Chaplet is sung. Please contact music director, Derek Nel-son, for any questions at adivinemercyencoun-ter@gmail.com.

CEMETERY REMINDER

As per my recent “pastor’s article” I remind you that the gates to the parish cemetery will

be closed on Sundays during July and Au-gust to prevent our cemetery from becoming a parking lot as a result of activities at Parks Lake. Also, a new sign with revised regula-

tions for the parish cemetery has been installed. Everyone is asked to familiarize themselves with the regulations which help to maintain our cemetery as a holy and safe place. The regula-

tions will go into effect with Labor Day. – Father Zig

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process by which non-Catholics

learn and normally enter the Catholic Faith. RCIA is also for baptized Catholics who

missed receiving Eucharist or Confirma-tion. Consecutive RCIA Lessons will be held at 9 am for children with their parents and at 11:45

am for adults on Sunday in the St. Cecilia Office building starting October 4. Consecutive RCIA lessons will be held

at 3:15 pm on Saturday at Sacred Heart Church Hall starting October 3. For further information send email to Rock-

awayRCIA@gmail.com or telephone 973-551-0749 leaving a message.

Care to help distribute extra food from those who “have” to those who “have not?”

For almost 10 years, parishioners from St. Cecilia ac-cept bread donations from a local restaurant and distribute it to the needy. Currently, there is a need for pick-up at closing on Friday night (10:30 PM) and distribution the next day, Saturday morning (9AM) to a location near the Trade Zone. If you could help even for a few weeks or have any questions, please call (973-625-3589.) Thank you!

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ALTAR SERVERS St. Cecilia Church is having a MOVIE NIGHT August 23 from 7pm to 9pm for all Altar Servers and their families in Hayes Hall. Please email Deacon Paul Willson at paul.d.willson@gmail.com confirming your attendance and the number of persons com-ing. Let me know if you want to bring something to share, such as soda, home-made goodies, etc. Mrs. Deacon will pro-vide popcorn and Grandpa Deacon pizza and the movie.

Bereavement Support Group Series

St. Cecilia’s Bereavement Support Ministry invites those, who have suffered a loss and who are grieving, to a journey to-wards healing. A series of nine weekly sessions will begin on Tuesday evening, September 15th, 2015 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, at the Parish Office, 90 Church Street (the brick building to the left of the Church); Rockaway, NJ 07866. This group is lead by a trained facilitator certified by the Na-tional Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved and the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark. We pray that in this informative environment, you will find understanding, sug-gestions for coping, practical help, people who care, and friendship. Please contact the Parish Office 973-627-0313 x10 for addi-tional information and to register. Advanced registration is required at your earliest convenience, but no later than Sep-tember 8th. There is no charge for this series. Confidentially will be observed at all times and sharing is optional. Light refreshments will be served.

Kolbe Krew Children & Families Summer Shrine Trips Don't take a vacation from your faith! This summer, join the Kolbe Krew family Rosary group as we travel to shrines around NY, NJ & PA. For information about our trips, please contact Jennifer at kolbeskrew@gmail.com for the informa-tion.

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On June 30, 2015, the feast of the Christians martyred under Nero in 64 A.D., our Holy Father, Pope Francis, remarked that there are more persecuted Christians in the world today than there were in the first centuries. Each month 180 Christians are being martyred. These sad statistics bear witness to the fact that Christians are among the most persecuted religious groups worldwide. In more than 60 countries, over 200 million Christians are be-ing denied their fundamental rights. In 41 of those countries, Islamic extremists are barbarically beheading, crucifying and killing men, women, young people and children. Tragically, in those areas of the world where Christianity once began, the Christian community is being wiped off the map. Islamic ji-hadists do not limit their violence to Christians alone. They spare no religious group, even killing those of their own Mus-lim faith. The Pope has urged us to pray for an increased awareness of the "drama of persecuted Christians in our day," for religious freedom as an "inalienable human right" and for the "end to this unacceptable crime." In response to our Holy Father's ur-gent request and united with him in concern for all those suf-fering religious persecution, our Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli is designating this August as a diocesan-wide Month of Prayer for Those Suffering Religious Persecution. After all daily masses in August we will pray the following prayer:

Good and gracious Father, whose own Beloved Son suffered violence and death for the salvation of the world, listen gra-ciously to our cry for all who are being persecuted for their faith. In your great mercy, comfort them with the Holy Spirit. Give them strength in the face of hostility and courage in theface of trial. Open the eyes of those who raise their hands in violence to see others as their brothers and sisters, children of the one Father of all. By your grace, turn their hearts from hatred to love. Through the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Queen of Peace, may justice and peace prevail so that all may have the freedom to worship you, the one true God and him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

We ask you to use this prayer and pray for Those Suffering Religious Persecution with your families at your homes.

Every Friday in Sacred Heart of Jesus parish at 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet will be offered in the intention for Those

Suffering Religious Persecution. Please join us!!!

Our persecuted brothers and sisters need our prayer.

DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

PAPAL VISIT TO THE USA – I am receiving requests from parishioners regarding tickets to the Holy Father’s visit to New York. Please be advised that THERE ARE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ANY PAPAL FUNCTION IN NEW YORK. These are all CLOSED EVENTS and only open for the people of the Archdiocese of New York. In regard to the Philadelphia Papal visit, these too are closed events except for the outdoor Papal Mass. Transportation to this event is very difficult. There is no parish or diocesan effort to attend the Mass. I suggest watching it on TV! – Father Zig

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The Diocesan commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM) is honoring two Filipino Saints—San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, on September 19, 2015, Saturday at Our Lady of the Valley Church located at 630 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. this year’s theme is “Pamilyang Philpino Nagkakaisa kay Kristo” (Filipino Famil United with Christ). Please come at 12:30 in the afternoon for the Rosary, Novena and Holy Mass. Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson Diocese, will be the principal celebrant at the Mass. Fellowship and a brief program will immediately fol-low at the parish hall.

Come and celebrate with us!

PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS PIN SALE

On Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd, the Kolbe Krew Family Rosary group will be selling orange angel

ribbon pins after all the Masses for a suggested donation of $3.00 per pin. The pin is metal and will be affixed to a prayer card with the prayer composed by Bishop Serratelli. All pro-ceeds will be donated to the Knights of Columbus Fund that was established to aid persecuted Christians in the Middle

East. For more information, please contact Kolbe Krew Family Ro-

sary Group at Kolbeskrew@gmail.com

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Monday, August 10 Tuesday, August 11 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, August 12 Thursday, August 13 Friday, August 14 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sacred Heart Church) Saturday, August 15 Sunday, August 16 5:30 pm Family Rosary (Sacred Heart Church)

Heroic Witnesses

Sister Maria Stella, C.J.D., a missionary to Russia, speaks about the history of Catholic priests, sisters and the laity in Russia from 1917 to the present. Sister Maria begins with the persecution and al-most total destruction of the Catholic Church un-der communism when

millions were killed or imprisoned in Soviet labor camps, and ends with post-communist era efforts to revive the Catholic Church in the Russian Far East. Parishioner Comments Sister Maria Stella gave a beautiful narration on the history of the persecution of Catholics and their Faith in Russia. It was very interesting, and it compels me to want to learn more.

CD’S FOR SALE—KIOSK IN VESTIBULE $3.00 each or 7 for $20.00

SCHOOL NEWS

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Registration for the 2015-2016 school year at St. Cecilia School is now taking place.

St. Cecilia School is a Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive pre-K through 8th grade faith-based education delivered by certified teachers. St. Cecilia’s faculty delivers a strong academic curriculum

consisting of all core subjects as well as such special subject areas as Technology, Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish, and Library. Technology is integrated into all areas of the curriculum through the use of SMART Boards in every classroom. A high level of indi-vidualized attention is offered, meeting the needs of students at all learning levels. At St. Cecilia School, we offer academic excellence in a nurturing Christian envi-ronment; preparing today’s children to become tomor-row’s leaders. Our students are excited about the learn-ing that happens every day in a safe and secure envi-ronment where students are encouraged to make posi-tive contributions to an ever-changing world. For more information, please contact the school office at 973-627-6003.

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Join St. Margaret’s at their Annual Carnival

6 Sussex Avenue, Morristown, NJ August 27—30

Rides, games, Prizes Authentic American & Latin American Food

& 50/50 Raffle

SPECIAL INTENTION ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIAL: The flowers placed by the

Tabernacle can be donated to remember that special birthday or anniversary or to honor a loved one living or deceased.

The intention will be printed in the bulletin. The cost is $25.00 per arrangement. Interested?

Call the Office at 973-627-0313

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My dear parishioners, Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. The Gospel reading for this day continues from John, chapter 6, the “Bread of Life Discourse.” This chapter opens with the miracle (sign) of the

multiplication of bread and fish to feed the vast crowd which followed the Lord Jesus. This sign becomes the setting from which Jesus instructs His followers regarding the giving of Himself as “Bread from Heaven” which brings eternal life. Today’s Responsorial Psalm quotes the Lord Jesus (John 6:51)”I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever.” The Sundays of August provide a pastoral opportunity for the praying assembly to reflect on the meaning of the Holy Eucharist. We refer to the Precious Body and Blood of Christ by a variety of names: the Most Blessed Sacrament, Holy Communion, Bread of Angels, Bread of Life, Precious Blood, and Sacrament of the Altar. When Holy Communion is given to someone near death it is called Viaticum, Latin for “on the way” or “for the journey.” Names and titles are important because they convey what we understand or believe. Like the Early Christians, Catholics have always spoken in theological language regarding the Eucharist and still do. We are very careful in how we speak regarding Holy Communion. We never say that we are going to get “the bread,” or that we are going to get a sip of “wine.” Talk such as this is plain WRONG! When we speak like this it shows a misunderstanding of the faith and a false representation of what has been handed down to us from the Apostles. Not only should we speak correctly regarding the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar but we must also remember how to ap-proach the Eucharist. The Church uses the term, “properly disposed” regarding how we are to present ourselves for Holy Com-munion. This term means that: we are not in the state of grave sin; fasted from food and drink 1 hour before the start of Holy Mass; and made a prayer of preparation for the reception of Holy Communion. With these conditions being met we are then dis-posed to receive the Eucharist. Printed on the inside cover of the pew missal is a statement produced in 1996 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops entitled, “Guidelines For The Reception Of Communion.” The statement clearly says that the reception of Holy Communion in the Catholic Church is for members of the Catholic Church with some exceptions. Like-wise, Catholics should not receive communion in non Catholic Churches. Apostolic succes-sion and unity in faith are matters that are associated with communion. In the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy the use of vestments and linens is important. My sincere thanks to the “Mass linens laundry team” headed by Deidre Zink who, in addition to the linen duties, recently laundered the altar server robes. Thank you: Catherine Haynes, Pattie Fitzgerald, Rose Marie Hester, Florence Guarducci, Louise Naclerio and Peg Whalen. May God richly bless you! And may God bless all of you too! Father Zig

ST. ROMANUS, Martyr August 9

This Saint is an unknown Roman martyr whose cult was non-existent in the Church until the 12th century. His legendary acts tells us that St. Romanus was a soldier in Rome at the time when St. Lawrence had been imprisoned for his refusal to surrender the treasury of the roman church to the Empire. As he beheld the endurance and fortitude of St. Lawrence during his persecution and mar-veled at his virtuous courage and heroic patience, St. Romanus was so inspired that he approached the holy martyr and asked to be received into the Faith. St. Lawrence first gave the necessary instructions to St. Romanus and then he baptized him in the prison. This bracve roman soldier then publicly proclaimed his conversion to Christianity to his fellow-soldiers, and he was im-mediately arrested and convicted. St. Romanus thereupon achieved the crown of martyrdom by being beheaded on August 9, 258, the day before the execution of St. Lawrence. PRAYER: Almighty and ever-living God, graciously pour our Your Spirit upon us. Let our hearts be filled with that true love which enabled Your holy Martyr Romanus to overcome all bodily torments. Amen

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90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Saint Cecilia Parish

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net

Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

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