Thank you to everyone who supports our Gift Card and Scrip programs. This past school year, with your help, we raised $30,000 for Divine Mercy Academy through our gift card sales! Cards will still be available for purchase over the summer from the school office during business hours, from the St. Cecilia Parish Office, Sacred Heart Rectory and after weekend Masses when volunteers are available. Purchases over the summer will be credited toward our 2018/219 fundraising efforts. As always, thank you for your support of Divine Mercy Academy!

St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes Summer Bible Camp had a successful week with over 40 children learning about Jesus with the help of many teens and adults. Thank you to all!

5TH SUNDAY ROSARY – You are invited to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church next Sunday, July 29th, for the 5th Sunday of the Month Rosary which will begin at 3 o’clock. Join us as we pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet for families and our own special intentions. This is a program of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3359.

7 O’CLOCK SATURDAY VIGIL MASS – The Saturday evening Vigil Mass at 7 o’clock will be without musical accompaniment. The Mass will be similar to the celebration of the weekday Mass with the following: 1.) the priest will begin the Mass coming from the sacristy rather than a procession down the center aisle; 2.) the faithful are asked to recite the ENTRANCE ANTIPHON which is found in the missal beginning on page 3 as the priest makes his way to the presider’s chair, 3.) the faithful are asked to recite the COMMUNION VERSE which is found in the missal beginning on page 106 as the priest is receiving Holy Communion by drinking the Precious Blood from the chalice.

WALKING PILGRIMAGE—A walking pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania will begin August 9th and commence from Saints Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, New Jersey. The 60 mile pilgrimage is 4 days and 3 nights. Holy Mass is celebrated daily along with confession, counseling, reflection and fellowship. For registration and additional information please go to the website: Www.walkingpilgrimage.us/English/pilgriminto.html

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, our parish office will be closed July 4th, 5th & 6th!

VIVERE CHRISTUS EST AWARD – Each year His Excellency, Bishop Arthur Serratelli presents the VIVERE CHRISTUS EST AWARD (Christ is Life) to members of the diocese who perform extraordinary service on behalf of the Church. This year’s award from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church is going to Jack and Pat Zayac. The Zayacs are active within both Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Cecilia Parishes for many years serving in various leadership positions. This year’s award from Saint Cecilia Church is going to Diane Boykow who serves as the administrator of Saint Cecilia Cemetery, the facility which serves parishioners from both Saint Cecilia and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parishes. Diane fulfills her duties with the greatest of devotion and dedication. The awards will be given at the celebration of Vespers on Sunday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. in Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Paterson, with Bishop Serratelli presiding. Our congratulations and best wishes to this year’s recipients.

Randolph-Kiwanis Freedom Parade Come March With Us! Join Morris County Right to Life in the Annual Freedom Parade,12:00 noon—2:00 pm, Saturday, June 30! Parade will begin at Dover-Chester & Quaker Church Rd, continue to Center Grove Rd, cross Rt. 10 and end at the lower lot of County College of Morris, Randolph. Park at the County College of Morris by 11:00 am. There will be a shuttle bus available to drive you to the parade line-up. Wear our pro-life T-shirts or patriotic colors. We will carry our MCRTL banner, pro-life flags, balloons & distribute candy with positive pro-life messages. For the latest info call: 973-933-2800 or email info@morriscountyrighttolife.org, follow us on Facebook or visit our web site www.morriscountyrighttolife.org

OPEN HOUSE AT SACRED HEART RECTORY: On Friday evening, July 13th an open house will be held at Sacred Heart Rectory from 7 to 9 o’clock. The event will provide an opportunity for parishioners and friends to meet Father Pawel and support him n his new position as parish administrator. Because there are many needs in the rectory, you are invited to participate in the BED, BATH & BEYOND Registry #546080432 for much needed items for the rectory which is now Father Pawel’s new home. All donations are welcome and your generosity greatly appreciated.

CAR FOR SALE—A 2010 Chevy Malibu, with low mileage, which was formally a parish convent vehicle is for sale. Please contact the parish office for further information @ 973-627-0313.

VISIT ROME AND THE AMALFI COAST IN 2019: Father Zig is leading a trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast of Italy September 5-14, 2019. A presentation for all those interested in this trip will be held on Tuesday evening, Sepember 18th in Hayes Hall beginning at 7:00 pm. A representative from Collette Tours will make the presentation and answer all questions related to this wonderful trip. Brochures for the trip are now available from the parish office or the church vestibule.

PARISH PICNIC RAIN DATE—Sunday, June 24th is the rain date for this year’s parish picnic. Please save the date and plan to attend this great opportunity to build up our parish spirit and renew friendships.

HOLY HOUR TO CONCLUDE—Holy Hour will be suspended for the summer months. The final holy hour will be this Monday, June 11th from 7 to 8 p.m. Holy Hour will resume on Monday, September 10th.

NEW DAILY MASS SCHEDULE – Beginning on Monday, July 2nd, two morning Masses will be offered Monday thru Friday at 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. On Saturday morning only one Mass will be celebrated at 8 o’clock.

“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.