DUE TO THE WEATHER, PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th IS CANCELLED!

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION – Friday, November 1st is ALL SAINTS DAY and a holy day of obligation. This solemnity will be observed in our parish with a vigil Mass on Thursday, October 31st at 4:30 in the afternoon. On Friday, November 1st, Holy Mass will be celebrated in the morning at 6:30 and 8 o’clock. The evening Mass will be celebrated at 7 o’clock. Please remember to obey all traffic and parking regulations for these Masses since Church Street remains a two-way road during the week. One way parking is available only for the weekend Masses.

We will gather for a brief All Souls cemetery service on Sunday, November 3rd beginning at 1:30 p.m. Please join us as we pray for the departed in our “second church,” our parish cemetery.

The Men’s Society is sponsoring their annual coat drive on the weekend of November 9-10. New coats, or clean and gently used coats, will be accepted along with gloves, etc. These donations will be distributed to the poor through the Morristown Mission. Your generosity will be blessed in heaven!

Tuesday evening, October 22nd at 7:00 pm, Father Joseph Vadakkel will conduct a retreat on the Eucharist which will also include a service of healing for those who are sick. Father Joseph was born in 1965 in Kerala, India and is a member of the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. Father regularly conducts retreat in Europe, the United States and many other parts of the world. Join us for this faith-filled evening of prayer and healing on the feast day of Saint Pope John Paul II.

The annual remembrance of All Souls will begin the weekend of October 26-27 in our church. On this weekend the Book of the Dead and All Souls Mass offering envelopes will be available at the Saint Joseph altar. The All Souls Mass offering envelopes bearing the names of the departed will rest on the altar for the entire month of November so that they may be prayed for at each Mass during the month of All Souls.

Friday, October 11th is the date of the Pro Life Community Evening which will take place in Hayes Hall from 7 to 9 o’clock. The guest speakers will be New Jersey Assemblyman Jay Webber of the 26th legislative district and Chris Slattery, founder and president of Expectant Mother Care. Please join us to meet and hear these two outstanding advocates for pro life issues. Admission is free, refreshments will be served.

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is Monday, October 7th. In place of HOLY HOUR we will pray the Rosary and process to the outdoor statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us in celebrating this feast and offering this powerful prayer as requested by the Mother of God and Ever Virgin Mary. The evening service begins at 7 o’clock.

The annual blessing of pets in commemoration of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi will take place on Saturday, October 5th at Sacred Heart of Jesus Churchyard on East Main Street. The service begins at 12:30 p.m. This event is being cosponsored by Sacred Heart Church and Saint Cecilia Church.

Join us next Sunday, September 29th for the “5th Sunday of the Month Rosary” which will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on East Main Street. We begin at 3 o’clock with praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and pray with the children. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 3359.

A meeting of all those wishing information and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening, September 16th 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.

The St. Cecilia Adult Choir is welcoming new members from high school through adults. Rehearsals begin Sept. 12th and are on Thursday evenings 7:00—8:30 pm in the church, and the choir sings at the 10:45 am Mass. We also have a Christmas Concert and Spring Concert. Feel free to stop by and meet the music director, Chuck Linnell anytime, or email: LinnellCharles@yahoo.com Please join us!!

Have you ever wondered about the origin and meaning of the Responsorial Psalms that are sung or spoken before the Gospel readings?  Please join the Monday Night Bible Study for a 10 week study beginning September 16th, at 7:30 PM in Hayes Hall, as we explore the program entitled, "Psalms, "  presented by Ascension Press. If you would like to register for the study or have any questions, please contact savondollen@gmail.com by August 19th.  The study guide will cost $28.00 with checks payable to St Cecilia.  Thank you! 

Couples, were you married in 1969 or 1994? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Serratelli will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at 3:30 pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Friday, October 11th, 2019. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

Sacred Heart & St. Cecilia Rosary Society will hold their first monthly meeting on Saturday, September 7th. All Rosarians are asked to assemble in the church at 7:30 am for the Rosary followed by Mass and Novena. After Mass, we will meet in Hayes Hall. Anyone, men and women interested in joining the Rosary Society, please come. Contact Pat @ pattyannmarie64@yahoo.com or 973-627-1732 if you are interested or have any questions!

A meeting of all those wishing information and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday evening, August 19th 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.

The Men’s Society is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Beefsteak Dinner Dance Catered by Giresi’s Catering Saturday, Oct. 19th @ 7:00 pm in Hayes Hall More info to follow in future bulletins Any questions, call Ralph DiMarcantonio @ 856-952-5657—Hope to see you there!

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is commemorated on August 15th. This feast will be celebrated with Holy Mass on the vigil, Wednesday August 14th at 4:30 p.m. Holy Mass on Thursday will take place at 6:30 and 8 o’clock in the morning and 7 o’clock in the evening. This is a holy day of obligation which means that we are bound to attend Holy Mass for this feast just as we would for a Sunday.

The 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 September 25 and will meet for the next five Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 pm in the parish office. Registration is required by calling the parish office at 973.627.0313 prior to September 20th.

Have you ever wondered about the origin and meaning of the Responsorial Psalms that are sung or spoken before the Gospel readings?  Please join the Monday Night Bible Study for a 10 week study beginning September 9th, at 7:30 PM in Hayes Hall, as we explore the program entitled, "Psalms, "  presented by Ascension Press. If you would like to register for the study or have any questions, please contact savondollen@gmail.com by August 19th.  The study guide will cost $28.00 with checks payable to St Cecilia.  Thank you!