“Quo Vadis—Where are you going?” Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo Vadis—Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis Days in a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food, and discussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held June 27-29, 2018 at the Saint Mary’s Abbey Retreat Center in Morristown, New Jersey. There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, contact the coordinators Fr. Edgar Rivera and David Monteleone in the Vocations Office at 973-777-8818, ext #711, by email: revedgar@patersondiocese.org

MEMORIAL DAY MASSES – Holy Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church at 8:30 a.m. (NO NOON MASS). Holy Mass will be celebrated in Saint Cecilia Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. (NO 8 AM MASS). Bring a lawn chair for the cemetery Mass. In the event of rain the Mass will be celebrated in St. Cecilia Church.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION – The traditional Corpus Christi procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place on Sunday afternoon beginning at 2 o’clock at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, June 3rd. The event is a joint celebration of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Cecilia Parish. We are in need of children to strew flowers, altar servers and singers. We are planning an outdoor procession around the church. In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will take place within the church. Bring the entire family for this outward manifestation of our Catholic faith of the Lord Jesus present body, soul and divinity in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Catholic Charities—Diocese of Paterson—Bishop Serratelli has authorized a Diocesan-wide food collection in all parishes and agencies on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Saturday/Sunday, June 2-3. We have been asked to provide cookies, crackers or facial tissues. Cash/Check donations will also be accepted made payable to Catholic Charities. Please mark Saturday & Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd as the food collection day in order to help those in need in our Diocesan communities of Morris, Passaic & Sussex Counties. Thank you!

St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Heart Parishes Summer Bible Camp “Growing Up Catholic” Will be held Tuesday, July 17th to Saturday, July 21st From 4-6 pm at Divine Mercy Academy. All children Pre-K to 4th grade are invited to attend. There will be games, crafts, songs, Bible stories, & snacks! Registration Fee: 1 child—$20.00 2 or more— $25.00 Adult and teen volunteers are needed. For info please email Stcecilia.faithformation@gmail.com Or contact Denise at 973-462-3795.

BISHOP TO CELEBRATE HOLY DAY MASS IN ROCKAWAY – His Excellency Bishop Arthur Serratelli will celebrate the 12 Noon Mass on Ascension Thursday, May 10th, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. This is the 40th day of Easter and commemorates the Lord Jesus’ ascension into heaven, a holy day of obligation for all Catholics.

MAY DEVOTIONS – Following the weekday Masses at both Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Saint Cecilia Church the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary will be prayed during the month of May.

Sacred Heart’s Women’s Society Rosary Tea—Please join us on Sunday, May 20th, @ 1:30 pm to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary with the Rosary at St. Francis Residential Community, 122 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville. Cost per person: $20—checks made payable to Sacred Heart Parish. R.S.V.P: by May 16th to Sacred Heart @ 973-627-0422 or Monica Profit @ 973-983-9510.

Solemnity of our Lord’s Ascension into Heaven. The Holy Mass schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 pm @ Sacred Heart Church Thursday, May 10th, 8:00 am @ St. Cecilia 12:00 pm @ Sacred Heart 7:30 pm @ St. Cecilia Holy Day of Obligation

Divine Mercy Academy presents: “Cinderella’s Glass Slipper” Friday, May 4th at 7:00 pm Saturday, May 5th at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sunday, May 6th at 2:30 pm Open seating for all performances Tickets available at the door! $7 for adults; $6 for students and seniors

POPE FRANCIS STARS IN NEW FILM – Pope Francis is coming to America! Perhaps not in person, but at least in a one of a kind new movie co-produced and endorsed by the Vatican. “POPE FRANCIS-A MAN OF HIS WORD” will open in theaters nationwide on May 18, 2018. Wim Wenders’ documentary is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, as he sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his deep concern for the poor, to his involvement in environmental issues and social justice, Pope Francis engages the audience face-to-face in a way never seen before. Running time is 92 minutes. The Vatican has said, “The film masterfully shares the tenderness, humanity and revolutionary thinking of Pope Francis, and shows that he is a man who practices what he preaches.”

MAY DEVOTIONS – Following the weekday Masses at both Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Saint Cecilia Church the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary will be prayed during the month of May.

HEALING MASS For all who are in need of healing; spiritual, physical, mental or emotional, there will be a Healing Mass on Saturday, May 12 at 11:00 sponsored by the Christian Care Committee. All are invited to attend.

2018-2019 Registration K-8th Grade Traditional CCD, 9th & 10th Grade Confirmation & Generations of Faith Registration for all religious education classes will open on Sunday, May 6th after each of the morning masses in Hayes Hall. Registration forms will soon be available on the parish website. No registrations will be taken before May 6th. If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at stcecilia.faithformation@gmail.com.

Life in the Spirit Seminar – All are Invited  -sponsored by the Paterson Diocesan Steering Committee   7 session, “Life in the Spirit Seminar” at St Paul Inside the Walls. Starting April 23, 2018 and ending on June 4, 2018.  There is no charge Time:  7:30pm-9:00pm.  Address:  205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. For questions call Carmen Liuzza at 973-625-1150.

Join us for DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY’S 2nd Annual Golf Outing Friday, June 15th, 2018, at Farmstead Golf & Country Club $120 per Golfer/$420 per Foursome* Includes greens fees, cart, lunch, buffet dinner, alcohol & soda 1:00 PM Check-in & lunch. Immediately following golf is a buffet dinner & 50/50 raffle. For more info, call Patrick Rudolph at 973-440-0748, or email prudolph817@gmail.com *If purchased by May 15th. $130/golfer after 5/15.

Just a friendly reminder to pick up your Easter Gift from Fr. Zig to the parishioners of St. Cecilia parish.  It is the CD titled Religionless Spirituality which can be found at the  entrance of the church and at the St. Joseph altar, while supplies last. This CD will be discussed at the April CD of the Month get together held in Hayes Hall  on Thursday, April 19th.  This is a great opportunity to try our CD of the Month discussion.   All are welcome. 

A Musical Afternoon With Our Sisters Join us for a very special concert on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson for Our Sisters in Concert. Several religious communities will be represented as they perform hymns and songs. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the talents and gifts of our Sisters who have dedicated their lives for the mission of the Diocese of Paterson. Also, free garage parking is available.

Due to the impending storm, the parish office and Divine Mercy Academy is closed for today, Wednesday, March 21st! Stay Safe and God Bless!

Divine Mercy Sunday—The Second Sunday of Easter, April 8th is DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, a universal commemoration in the Roman Catholic Church. You are cordially invited to participate in the Divine Mercy service which will begin at 2:00 in Saint Cecilia Church. The service will consist of a musical program of Divine Mercy, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the sacrament of Penance. Be with us for this wonderful encounter with the Lord Jesus as we celebrate His great gift of MERCY.