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 [email protected] by August 19th.  The study guide will cost $28.00 with checks payable to St Cecilia.  Thank you! 

Many thanks to those who did a thorough cleaning of the Hayes Hall kitchen: Mary Merz, Pat Zayac, Carol McGotty, Agnes Maye, Roberta Vitkusky, Marie Walstrom, and Pat Degnen. May the Lord God richly bless them for their labors.

Attending the Holy Mass each Sunday is important in our observance of the Lord’s Day. Please check the place and times for Mass in the place you are vacationing by visiting the website: www.MassTimes.org or in the USA call 1-410-676-6000.