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! 

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.

Many thanks to all those who participated in last Sunday’s diocesan-wide Corpus Christi Food Collection to benefit the food pantries operated by the diocese in Passaic, Morris and Sussex Counties. A total of $750.00 in cash was also collected to assist with the program of providing food for those in need. May God Bless You!

The Knights of Columbus, Council 3359, invite you to the “5th Sunday of the Month Rosary” to take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on East Main Street on Sunday afternoon, June 30th beginning at 3 o’clock. The praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary will take place with the special intention of all families. All are welcome!

Holy Mass on Thursday, July 4th will be celebrated in the church at 6:30 am and at the parish cemetery at 9:00 am. Those planning to attend the cemetery Mass are reminded to bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the church.

A joint Saint Cecilia and Sacred Heart of Jesus parish’s celebration of Corpus Christi will take place on Sunday, June 23rd. The ceremony will take place at Sacred Heart Church on 63 East Main Street and will begin at 1:30 pm with the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament followed by an outdoor procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament. Children are needed to strew flower petals (please bring a basket); altar servers are needed as well. Join us on this festive day in which we honor the true presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist.