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BEWARE OF FAKE EMAILS & Text messages
BEWARE: Its come to our attention that some people have received “scam” emails from Fr. Zig or one of the priests. Please know these messages are fake that are requesting “favors” or “gift cards”. Should you have any questions, please call the parish office at 973-627-0313. Do not reply to these emails.
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ASH WEDNESDAY
The season of Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 26th with the distribution of ashes at the morning Masses at 6:30 and 8 o’clock and the evening Mass at 7 o’clock. Ashes will also be distributed at the Liturgy of the Word service which will take place at 4:30 in the afternoon. Let’s begin this holy time in the tradition which has been handed down to us from the Early Church.
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mass times
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
Day: 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
Holy Hour:
Monday: 7-8pm
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Sunday Bulletin
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Welcome To Our Catholic Community
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski
PASTOR
Rev. Cerilo Javinez
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Mateusz Darlak
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Seminarian Angel Torres
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
AND YOUTH PROTECTION/SAFE
ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR
Join our Parish Family
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divine mercy academy
2019-2020 registrationDivine Mercy Academy is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Divine Mercy Academy is located at 87 Halsey Ave, Rockaway, 973.627.6003. We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a high level of individualized attention; certified teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core subjects; STEM; physical education; music; art; Spanish & library, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Before-care, after-care, and extracurricular activities are available.
Full Day & half day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at $2510/year; Full day Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition rates as follows: 1 child: $5200; 2 children $8500; 3 children or more: $10,300 per year.
Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic education makes!
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February 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View January 26, 2020277:00p Holy Hour289:30 BIBLE STUDY7:45p CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPMonth View January 28, 202029Month View January 29, 2020309:30 Mommy Bible Study7:00p Faith FormationMonth View January 30, 202031Month View January 31, 20201FOOD DRIVE8:00 ROSARY SOCIETY5:30p BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGMonth View February 1, 202028:30 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING11:45 HOSPITALITYMonth View February 2, 202037:00p Holy Hour4SENIORS MEETING9:30 BIBLE STUDY7:00p PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP7:45p CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPMonth View February 4, 202057:00p ROCKAWAY RESPECT LIFE MINISTRYMonth View February 5, 2020-
Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMeet in the Parish Office.Read More
69:30 Mommy Bible Study7:00p Faith FormationMonth View February 6, 202076:30p FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONSMonth View February 7, 2020-
Friday, February 7, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMFIRST FRIDAY and devotions to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place at Sacred Heart Church on East Main Street beginning at 6:30 in the evening with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. From 6:30 to 7 o’clock the sacrament of penance will be celebrated. At 7 o’clock the Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be prayed followed by the celebration of the Holy MassRead More
89:00 Men's Society9:00 SOCIAL JUSTICEMonth View February 8, 20209Polish Mass @ Sacred HeartMonth View February 9, 2020-
Sunday, February 9Join us for a Mass in PolishRead More
107:00p Holy Hour119:30 BIBLE STUDY7:45p CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPMonth View February 11, 202012Month View February 12, 2020139:30 Mommy Bible Study7:00p Faith FormationMonth View February 13, 202014Month View February 14, 202015St. Monica Guild MeetingMonth View February 15, 2020-
Saturday, February 15Women's Group - Hayes HallRead More
16Month View February 16, 2020177:00p Baptismal Class7:00p Holy HourMonth View February 17, 2020189:30 BIBLE STUDY11:00 SENIOR'S MEETING7:45p CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPMonth View February 18, 2020198:00 Soup KitchenMonth View February 19, 2020-
Wednesday, February 19, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMHelp Prepare Food for the Trinity Lutheran Church. If you would like to help, please call Patti @ 973-625-0841. Volunteers always neededRead More
209:30 Mommy Bible Study7:00p Faith FormationMonth View February 20, 202021Month View February 21, 202022Month View February 22, 202023Month View February 23, 2020247:00p Holy Hour259:30 BIBLE STUDY7:45p CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPMonth View February 25, 202026Month View February 26, 2020279:30 Mommy Bible Study7:00p Faith FormationMonth View February 27, 202028Month View February 28, 202029Month View February 29, 2020 -
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Word on Fire
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FROM THE PASTOR
Welcome to Saint Cecilia Website! Here you can catch a glimpse of our wonderful parish community which celebrates and shares its faith in our lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Let me tell you just a little of what you will find on our website. I invite you to click onto our “staff page” so that you can see the dedicated people who join with me in providing pastoral care and leadership in our parish and school. These collaborators of mine will be happy to speak with you and assist you.
Our worship and sacramental life is our most cherished activity. In our liturgical gatherings we praise God for the gift of his Only Begotten Son and seek union with him in the mysteries we celebrate. We offer a variety of mass times to celebrate the Lord’s Day and to pray each day.
We understand that our faith formation is a life-long process and therefore provide religious education opportunities for both children and adults. Please be sure to check out our program and know that you are welcome to join with us as we deepen our knowledge and share our faith in Christ the Savior.
There is much more to find here so I invite you to check the other tabs so that you may have a better vision of Saint Cecilia Parish, this community is rich in faith and good works. I pray that you may be called to join us by the spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead.
“Grace to you and peace from God our father."
Fr. Sigmund Peplowski (Fr. Zig)
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News
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February 25The clergy of the Rockaway Ecumenical Association will once again sponsor the Fridays of Lent lunches at the First Presbyterian Church in Rockaway beginning on February 28th. The lunch begins at 12 Noon followed by a Lenten presentation given by the clergy of the host congregation. The schedule is: February 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, March 6 – United Methodist Church of the Rockaways, March 13 – Teabo United Methodist Church, March 20 – St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church, March 27 – First Presbyterian Church, April 3 – St. Cecilia Catholic Church. A free will offering is accepted for the lunch.Read More
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February 19Each year during Lent the Catholic Church in the United States sponsors OPERATION RICE BOWL which serves as the alms giving project benefiting the hungry throughout the world. You are asked to take a rice bowl and place it on your supper table as a daily reminder of the need to remember those who are hungry because of a lack of food and clean water. You are asked to place your offering in the alms box and return it to church on Easter Sunday, not before that since our fasting does not end until Holy Saturday, April 11th. Checks should be made payable to St. Cecilia Church with the memo RICE BOWL and one parish check will be sent to Catholic Relief Services.Read More
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February 19A retreat for men will take place in our parish beginning with Stations of the Cross at 7 o’clock on Friday evening, March 27th and concluding with Holy Mass at noon on Saturday, March 28th. Registration for the retreat can be done by calling the parish office prior to March 24th or can be done on line. The registration fee is $20 per person. The topic is “Real Life Perspectives on the Parable of the Prodigal Son.” Speakers will include Father Carmen Buono and Sam Chey. A wonderful opportunity for a spiritual recharge! Guys, you won’t regret participating in this event.Read More
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February 19Confessions: “Welcome Home” is a diocesan initiative to invite all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Confessions will be held every Monday in March, from 7:00 pm—8:30 pm in every Catholic Church in the Diocese of Paterson. Don’t be afraid! Information will be provided. Ask the priest to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God! www. WelcomeHomeToHealing.orgRead More
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February 11The passing of a loved one is the greatest hurt which we endure in life. If you recently lost a loved one to death we invite you to participate in our bereavement program here at Saint Cecilia’s, open to both parishioners and non parishioners. The six week program begins on March 25 and will meet for the next five Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 pm in the parish office. The last sessions with be a Mass & candle ceremony in church. Registration is required by calling the parish office at 973.627.0313 prior to March 18th.Read More
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February 4A meeting of all those wishing information and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening, February 17th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 pm. Father will be present to conduct the information session and answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacrament.Read More
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online giving
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jl 2:12-18Responsorial Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17Reading 2 2 Cor 5:20—6:2Gospel Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
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certificate of eligibility
For a sponsorship form, please call the parish office 973-627-0313:
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 sacraments 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.
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RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION - FOR ADULTS
Are you or someone you know in need of adult faith formation and sacrament preparation? Are you interested in coming into the church as a fully initiated Catholic (Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation)? If you or someone you know is searching and feeling called to enter more fully into the life of the church, please contact Jim Clancy in the parish office to discuss joining our RCIA program @ 973.627.0313 or StCecilia.FaithFormation@gmail.com.
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protecting god's children - volunteer requirements
The Diocese of Paterson requires all volunteers and/or employees who have regular contact with children, minors or vulnerable adults be approved to work by completing the following steps:
In order to ensure our children are in a safe environment our Diocese requires the following safe environment compliance procedures be followed before our volunteer are allowed to work with children:- Complete an online background check though Selection.com known as Fastrax
- Read, understand and acknowledge a Pastoral Code of Conduct
- Attend a 3 hour Virtus live training program entitled “Protecting God’s Children” within the next 30 days
The process to complete these requirements have been streamlined into one registration interface. Simply go to www.virtusonline.org to begin the registration process and click “FIRST TIME REGISTRANT”. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and we ask that you complete all steps during the process. Please be sure to use your legal name when registering, no nick names please.
Step by step registration instructions can be viewed at Virtus Online Volunteer Instructions if you would like to view prior to beginning the registration process.
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00
Summer Hours (Starting 1st Friday in June & ending Labor Day weekend):
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Closed for lunch: 12:00 - 1:00)
Friday: 8:30 am to 11:00 am