ALL SAINTS DAY – November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics. Our Mass schedule in Rockaway is: Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October 31st at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st Holy Mass at Saint Cecilia Church at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, November 1st at 12 Noon.

ALL SOULS DAY – The Feast of All Souls will be celebrated on Thursday, November 2nd with Holy Mass in St. Cecilia Church at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Church will be celebrated at 12 Noon. Let us remember the faithful departed who have passed this year and all those who sleep in Christ.

CATHOLIC YOUTH LOUNGE – Our diocese version of “Catholic Underground” named, CATHOLIC YOUTH LOUNGE will premier on Saturday, November 4th at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church in Passaic. All youth and young adults are invited for adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, prayer and uplifting spiritual music from a variety of musicians. Check with Father Zig or Jim Clancy for details.

St. Cecilia Church on Saturday, November 11th from 9:00—2:00 Vendors welcome For more information, saintceciliarosarysociety.com

Garage Sale—Save the Date November 4th—Hayes Hall—8:00 am to 2:00 pm $25.00 per table—sponsored by St. Monica Guild

AN INVITATION TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN PARISH ++SOCIETIES ++ MINISTRIES++ ++ ORGANIZAIONS++ We would like to say “Thank You” for all That you do for Saint Cecilia’s! St. Cecilia Volunteer Recognition Breakfast When: Saturday, Nov. 25th Time: Following 8:00 Mass Where: Church then Hayes Hall R.S.V.P: Parish Office 973-627-0313 By November 20th!

Pet Blessing: Animal blessing of pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi will take place on Saturday, October 7th, at 12:00 noon at St. Cecilia Church parking lot!

Parish Coat Drive: The St. Martin of Tours Coat Drive will be held the weekend of October 14-15. Gently used or new Ladies’, Men’s and children coats and gloves can be dropped off in Hayes Hall that weekend. The coats will be collected by the Men’s Society and taken to Market Street Mission in Morristown and other needed agencies. Thank you for you generosity!

Save the Date! The Rockaway Catholic Right to Life Ministry will be hosting a Pro-Life Community Evening on Friday, October 13th in Hayes Hall from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Guest speakers are Christine Flaherty, Executive Director of LIFENET, which promotes Respect for Life and the virtue of chastity; and Christopher Bell, Co-Founder of Good Council Homes, dedicated to the care of single mothers. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

His Excellency, Bishop Arthur Serratelli will be the main celebrant of the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 2nd. We welcome our Bishop and look forward to his visit to Saint Cecilia’s.

A dinner dance to support seminarian education in our diocese will take place on Sunday, November 12th at the Brownstone in Paterson. The event begins at 5:30 and the ticket cost is $70. A cash bar will be available and wine as well as beer will be served at each table. Music will be provided by a DJ. All profits will benefit the formation of our seminarians. Please contact Janet at the St. Cecilia Parish Office for tickets and information prior to October 27th. YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

A second collection to assist all those affected by the recent hurricanes which have struck our country will take place on the weekend of September 30-October 1. Please make your check payable to our parish with the memo: Hurricane. May God bless you for your kindness.

“Come join us and build friendships that will last a lifetime”. CYO Basketball 2017-2018 season 4th thru 8th grade boys and girls. Interested please email: Cyobballrockaway@hotmail.com

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP – The Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group will resume on Wednesday evening September 20th. The group will once again meet in the parish office chapel beginning at 7 o’clock for Mass followed by the prayer meeting which will be conducted by Father Zig and Father Cerilo, alternating. The group will meet each month on the third Wednesday in the St. Cecilia Parish Office as in previous years.

Monday Night Bible Study Information: Is the Book of Revelation a book of future events or a history of early persecution in the Church?   Explore this Book of the Bible from a Catholic perspective beginning Monday September 18th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Office. Using DVD's and study guides, this Monday Evening Bible Study will reflect upon this New Testament writing using the Ascension Press Program. The 11 week course will be held for 6 weeks in the Fall and conclude in the New Year. If you are interested please drop your check ($25.00 Made out to St. Cecilia) for the Study Guide Workbook by ASAP.  If you have any questions, please contact savondollen@gmail.com.  Join the adventure!  

Plan to join us in welcoming our two new priests, Father Pawel and Father Cerilo at a coffee hour which will take place on Sunday, September 24th following the 10:45 am Mass at Saint Cecilia’s Hayes Hall. The event is being hosted by the Saint Monica Guild.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS – Please join us for First Friday devotions on September 1st at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church beginning at 6:30 in the evening. We begin with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Confession, the Litany to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Holy Mass and the veneration of the relic of Saint Margaret Mary Alaqoue. We will begin a homily series in September addressing each month one of the 12 promises made by Our Lord Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary. Please join us for this blessing!

FIRST FRIDAY VISITS – The priests of our parish visit those who are homebound with the sacraments each month on the First Friday. The visits begin about 10 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. Should you like to be included on these monthly visits please call the parish office prior to September 1st.

LABOR DAY MASS – Holy Mass on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the Saint Cecilia Cemetery, weather permitting. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in the church.

HOLY HOUR TO RESUME – Holy Hour will resume on Monday, September 11th in Saint Cecilia Church from 7 to 8 p.m. During this time a priest will also be available for the sacrament of penance. Please consider spending some quite time with our Lord Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Holy Hour will conclude with the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.