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BEWARE OF FAKE EMAILS & TEXT MESSAGES
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!!! Fr. Zig
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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:
Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
and 6:15-6:45 pm (when Mass is celebrated in the church) &
Monday during Holy Hour
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Holy Hour:
Monday: 7-8pm
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Sunday Bulletin
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Welcome To Our Catholic CommunityRev. Sigmund Peplowski
PASTOR
Rev. Mateusz Darlak
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
AND YOUTH PROTECTION/SAFE
ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR
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divine mercy academy registration
Divine Mercy Academy in Rockaway is a Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive Pre-K through 8th grade faith-based education. We offer full-day Kindergarten; full & half day Pre-K; after-care; STEM-based education; School Counselor; foreign language; music programs; extracurricular activities; and are AdvancED accredited. We are currently providing full-day, in-person instruction, with a livestreamed remote learning option.
Our mission is to provide an academically excellent Catholic education, and to instill within our students the virtues of mercy and compassion, forming them as true disciples of Jesus Christ.
If you would like more information, please call 973-627-6003 or email [email protected].
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:00 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 - 4:00 pm (Closed for lunch: 12:00 - 1:00)
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Bishop Sweeney is excited to introduce our 2022 diocesan ministries appeal!
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THE BEAUTY, RECONCILIATION, HOPE AND PROMISE
OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IN CHURCH
In these difficult times, it is when you go to church that you know you are home. When all the bad, difficult, unhappy and tragic things happening in our world and around us are silenced by the walls of our church, we are given hope, love, comfort and understanding. It is when you go to church that you gain your strength to go forward to meet your goals, challenges, solve your problems and believe in the healing strength and love of our Lord.
Take this strength of faith and prayer given to you each Sunday at mass and keep it within your heart and soul until you return to Church to resume your faith and devotion to our Lord and know...he is always with you.
God Bless You!
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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, Our Savior, Jesus Christ and seek union with him in the sacred 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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January 17The Novena to Saint Monica will be prayed at the conclusion of the 8 o’clock Mass on Saturday, January 28th. Join us as we pray especially for those who have left the Church or who are suffering from an addition.Read More
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January 17FIFTH SUNDAY ROSARY – The 5th Sunday of the month Rosary will be prayed on Sunday, January 29th in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on East Main Street beginning at 3 o’clock. In addition to the Holy Rosary the Divine Mercy Chaplet will also be prayed. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 3359. All are welcome to join in prayer!Read More
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January 17The blessing of the throat in commemoration of the feast of Saint Blasé, Bishop and Martyr will take place on his feast day, Friday, February 3rd and at all Masses for the weekend of February 4-5. HOLY MARTYR BLASÉ-PRAY FOR US.Read More
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December 14The annual Rockaway March for Life will take place on Saturday, January 21st. We begin with the 8 o’clock Morning Mass followed by a brief program in Hayes Hall. The March around Park Lake begins about 9:30 with the praying of the Holy Rosary for the defense of human life from conception to natural death. Join us in this witness to the sanctity of human life in Rockaway!Read More
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November 29The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patronal feast for the Church in the United States and is observed on December 8th. The Vigil Mass for this feast will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30 pm. Holy Masses on Thursday, December 8th will be celebrated at 6:30 and 8 o’clock in the morning and at 7 o’clock in the evening. The parish office is closed for the feast. Divine Mercy Academy is also closed for the feast.Read More
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November 29Let’s prepare our soul to welcome the Lord Jesus this Christmas by celebrating the sacrament of penance on Monday, December 19th at 7 o’clock in the evening. I have invited a number of priests to be with us as confessors and hope that you will come to make your soul a grace-filled place where the Christ may dwell. Adults and children are encouraged to attend! – Father ZigRead More
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Lenten Challenge!
Lenten Challenge
Hayes Hall every Thursday night in March!
6:30 – Free bread and soup!
7:00 – Video presentation, “No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk
Through Christ's Passion” from Ascension
7:30 – Small Group Discussion
8:00 – Liturgy of the Hours (Night Prayer)Click the image below to RSVP!
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HALLOW is here!
Hallow is the #1 Catholic prayer app available!
We have recently purchased 1,000 'Holy Day' subscriptions from Hallow. Hallow is a wonderful resource with lots of amazing content to help you in your daily prayer life.
To claim your free subscription to Hallow (Christmas to Easter) follow the instructions below. No credit card required!
This is available to the first 1,000 people who sign up. Don't wait! Sign up now and enjoy the wonderful prayer, music, meditations, podcasts, and teachings available
Questions or trouble gaining access, please contact Jim Clancy at St[email protected]
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INSTRUCTIONS:
** It is easiest to complete step 1 on a computer or laptop, and to complete step 2 on your phone or tablet.
Step 1)
Click the Hallow logo below and then type in the search box "St Cecilia Rockaway". Then click on our parish. Choose "continue with email". That should redirect you to a page that will ask for your name, email address, and to create a password. Once you fill this out, you are now subscribed!
Step 2)
Then you can download the Hallow app on your phone or any device. Open the app and click "continue with phone or email", then put in the email and password from step 1. Then you should be all set!
** If you previously had Hallow you might need to log out of the app and restart before you log in with the new subscription.
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after cana
Marriage is messy, and sometimes it is good to renew and review the covenant graces available to us in the sacrament of matrimony.
AFTER CANA is an invitation for all couples, whether married 50 days or 50 years.
Each event will begin with a short prayer and presentation in the Church. Couples will then have time alone to discuss and share their thoughts and insights together. Lastly, we will all gather for some fellowship, food, and drinks.Click the logo below to register. $25 per couple
Couples are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions, but you can still participate even if you can't make it to all 4.
This program is limited to the first 25 couples that register. Don't wait!
Saturday, January 28th
8:00 – 9:30 pm
In the beginning… How God’s plan for humanity shows the depth of true love.
Saturday, February 18th
8:00 – 9:30 pm
It takes 3 to get married. How God is a necessary part of the sacrament of marriage.
Saturday, March 25th
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Sex is sacred! How our bodies reveal heavenly mysteries.
Saturday, April 15th
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Healing and growth in a messy world. How grace triumphs over sin.
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Today's Readings
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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.
