COAT DRIVE: On October 13th & 14th we will have a “drop off” in Hayes Hall for any new or gently used men’s, women’s or children’s coats. We will gladly accept scarves and gloves too! Donations will go to the Market Street Mission for their “Coat Giveaway” program. Coordinated by St. Cecilia Men’s Society

MEN OF THE PARISH The Men’s Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Saturday October 13th after the 8:00 am Mass in Hayes Hall—all members and Interested men of the parish are invited to attend. Coffee and bagels are provided. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Gallagher @ 973-366-9699.

We welcome His Excellency, Bishop Arthur Serratelli to Saint Cecilia’s for a pastoral visit on Saturday, October 27th. The Bishop will celebrate the 4:30 Vigil Mass.

RCIA: Registration and 1st class will begin October 7th @ 11:45 am in St. Cecilia Parish Office!

SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA COMES TO ROCKAWAY – The relics of Saint Anthony of Padua will come to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on East Main Street on Sunday, October 14th. The relics of this 13th century Franciscan saint will come from his shrine in Padua, Italy and will be accompanied by Father Mario Conti, a Friar from the shrine. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 3 o’clock followed by veneration of the two and precious relics from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy.

All Souls and Cemetery: The projects undertaken by the cemetery committee for this season have been completed. Paver stones around the Columbarium and the erection of the altar are done. Also completed is the walkway to the Crucifix Shrine. This work will be blessed at the All Souls Cemetery Service which will be held on Sunday, October 28th @ 1:30 pm. Join us as we pray for the faithful departed and bless the newly accomplished cemetery projects.

FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS – Our parish offers a number of opportunities for adults to learn and share their faith here at Saint Cecilia’s: MONDAY EVENINGS at 7:30 in Hayes Hall a Bible Study is held incorporating a DVD program exploring the New Testament Letter to the Ephesians. The sessions begin September 10th. TUESDAY MORNINGS at 9:30 a Scriptural Faith Sharing is held led by Father Matt and Father Pawel in Hayes Hall. The sessions begin on September 25th. THURSDAY MORNINGS at 9:30 Mommys Bible Study is held in the Parish office assisted by Father Cerilo. The sessions begin on September 20th. THURSDAY EVENINGS at 7 o’clock a faith formation class is held in Hayes Hall ranging on a variety of topics which change each month and are advertized on the church bulletin board. The sessions begin September 20th. You are invited to come and explore the faith which has been handed down to us from the Apostles.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD – Children’s Liturgy of the Word resumes next Sunday, September 16th. Each Sunday during the 9:15 a.m. Mass our young children are brought downstairs to Hayes Hall, accompanied by adult catechists, to learn about the Scripture readings which are proclaimed at Mass for that Sunday.