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THE PARISH FAMILY OF ST. CECELIA 45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830 Celebrating First Holy Communion Phone: 732-283-2300 † Fax: 732-283-3326 [email protected] www.stcecelia.com Naveen Allam Nikhil Allam Shane Brett Damien Calandra Owen Chang Emily Collado Sophia Costa Martin Cruz Dylan Dangell Dorothy D’Mello Jeshav Edwardraj Agacia Hendricks Isabella Jaramillo Leonardo Kabaria Alek Lesniak Jonah Luk Adrian Luris Logan Mochol Nikolas Montoya Hayden Morrison Aydan Paes Camryn Pile Michael Quinn Grace Rengifo Giselle Salazar Heidi Schmidt Jesna Thomas Tina Thomas Carly Ulaky Aiden Vargas Kyle Vavrinec Maaya Villaflor Sophia Wegg Andres Zamora Angel Zamora

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THE PARISH FAMILY OF ST. CECELIA 45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830

Celebrating First Holy Communion

Phone: 732-283-2300 † Fax: 732-283-3326 [email protected] † www.stcecelia.com

Naveen Allam Nikhil Allam

Shane Brett Damien Calandra

Owen Chang Emily Collado Sophia Costa

Martin Cruz Dylan Dangell

Dorothy D’Mello Jeshav Edwardraj Agacia Hendricks Isabella Jaramillo

Leonardo Kabaria Alek Lesniak

Jonah Luk Adrian Luris

Logan Mochol

Nikolas Montoya Hayden Morrison

Aydan Paes Camryn Pile

Michael Quinn Grace Rengifo Giselle Salazar Heidi Schmidt Jesna Thomas Tina Thomas Carly Ulaky

Aiden Vargas Kyle Vavrinec

Maaya Villaflor Sophia Wegg

Andres Zamora Angel Zamora

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Go to www.faithdirect.net to enroll; our church code is NJ425.

Holy day mass times: Weekday Evening before—Vigil Mass 7 PM, day of —7 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:05 PM and 7 PM.

Registration To enable us to better serve you, all parishion-ers are asked to register at the Parish Office. Family members over the age of 18 should register as individuals. To receive a letter of recommendation or character reference you should be registered for at least three months.

House Blessing If you would like to have a home visitation or blessing, please call the Parish Office.

The Sacraments SPONSOR LETTERS: Church law mandates that a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation be an active Confirmed Catholic. An active Catholic is a parishioner who is registered, attends Mass weekly, contributes to the support of the Church, is in a valid Catholic Marriage, and publicly leads a life compatible with Church teaching. We can only write letters of eligibility for parishioners who meet these criteria.

BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office for all information and to make arrangements. Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class is required.

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements one year in advance of the proposed wedding date. One party must be a parishioner. Participation in pre-marriage preparation program is required; call the Parish Office.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND: If any of your loved ones are in need of a priest because they are homebound, sick, going for surgery, etc., and need the sacraments, please call the Parish Office at any time. The priests are always on call! Regular communion calls to the sick, aged or homebound should be arranged in advance.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOME STATUE VISIT If you are interested in having the statue visit your

home, please call Carol 732-494-8697.

Education RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES for grammar school students are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at the former St. Cecelia School Building.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS for the continuing education of adults are held periodically during the year. R.C.I.A.: If you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or are baptized and want to receive other sacraments, please invite them to join RCIA! Call Deacon Rich at 732-680-1921.

Social ministry office FOOD PANTRY is open for food pick-up TUESDAYS from 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY. Call 7 3 2 - 2 8 3 - 0 1 5 0 x 1 0 5 o r e m a i l [email protected] for food requests/appointments for pick-up. OTHER SERVICES provided by the Social Ministry Office: Those in need may call 732-283-0150 x105.

Devotions CENACLE for Marian Movement of Priests every Wednesday after 9:15 AM Mass. NOVENAS to St. Jude and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after 8 AM Mass on Saturday. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET—Fridays after the 9:15 AM Mass. 2,000 HAIL MARY’S every 2nd Saturday of the month, in the Chapel starting at 7:00 AM.

Altar Servers Ann Cecilia Trinh—Coordinator; She can be reached at the parish office 732-283-2300.

Adoration chapel Daily starting after 7 AM Mass to 5 PM. Please arrive before 4 PM for admittance to church. When you come in the Chapel and the Tabernacle doors are closed, open them. If you are the last one in the Chapel, please close the Tabernacle doors and shut off the light (make

sure they are completely pressed down). societies/organizations KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS: Meeting 2nd Thursday; Membership call Anthony Pepe—732-603-9266. LEGION OF MARY—Saturdays—9 AM, Conference Room ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY—The Rosary is prayed on the 1st Saturday at 4 PM, prior to the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass and the 1st Sunday at the 8:30 AM Mass; meeting 1st Monday after 1st Sunday at 7 PM in the Church Conference Room. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE— 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM in the Church Conference Room.

music ministry ADULT CHOIR Adult Choir practice Tuesday evenings from September—June at 7:30 PM in the church. Coordinator—Mirabella Parota.

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR The Contemporary Choir practice on Thursday evenings 7:00 pm—8:30 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am—1:30 pm. Coordinator—Ramon Esteban 732-396-0032.

YOUTH MINISTRY The meeting will be held on the third Sunday of every month at 6pm in the Youth Ministry Room. Coordinator—Deacon Anthony Pepe.

Church etiquette Please participate in the singing and responses. Come to Mass early enough not to disrupt and leave late enough not to insult. The Mass does not end until the final song has been completed. Worship reverently enough not to distract. This includes silence in the church and vestibule before Mass. Be mindful to turn off your electronic devices and quietly put the kneelers up and down during the Mass. Dress modestly and appropriately as you would for a special occasion.

Weekly Envelopes Our parish expenses and obligations (for example

our 2018 Property & Liability insurance is $109,834.00 and Assessment is $127,900 ) do

not take a vacation when you do. So it is very helpful to be able to rely on your continued support

even when you cannot personally attend Mass here due to vacation.

Home Visits We would like to continue home visits.

If you would like to have us visit your home, please call the parish office.

Fr. Tom

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 7,370.50 $ 1,709.00 $ 9,079.50

April 28, 2019: In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 9,831.98 $ 1,256.40 $11,088.38

April 29, 2018:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 3,084.00 $ 396.00 $ 3,480.00

Improvement Fund 2019: In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 3,331.00 $ 210.00 $ 3,577.00

Improvement Fund 2018:

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Mass Intentions May 4 through May 12

VIGIL MASS—5/4 4:30 PM Gayle Pepe req, Anthony & Lisa Pepe

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER—5/5 7:30 AM Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM *Plowden Family req, Noel Family *Jean Androsko req, Rose Wall 11:00 AM Catherine Donahue req, Barbara & Robert Faver 5:00 PM Donna Rubino req, Love Ruana

MONDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY —5/6 7:00 AM William Schantz req, Family 9:15 AM David Branco req, Adelina Branco

TUESDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY—5/7 7:00 AM Jacqueline Coester req, Pat Soper 9:15 AM Joseph Lahey req, Joseph, Steven & Mark Lahey

WEDNESDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY—5/8 7:00 AM Alicia Raymundo req, Family 9:15 AM Martin Minue req, Margherita Piegari 2:00 PM Roosevelt—Matthew Comiskey req, Friends

THURSDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY—5/9 7:00 AM Edward Giese req, Frank Pfeifer

9:15 AM Aurore Duquette req, Gloria & Family

FRIDAY—ST. DAMIEN DE VEUSTER—5/10 7:00 AM Joseph Naduviledathu req, Fr. Thomas 9:15 AM Jeanne Daniele req, John & Phyllis Kraker

SATURDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY—5/11 8:00 AM Sick, Dying and Holy Souls in Purgatory in Honor of St. Joseph req, Arnold Franco

VIGIL MASS—5/11 4:30 PM Basil, Joslin, Kumar & Wiji req, Sashya

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER—5/12 7:30 AM Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM *Helen Messina req, Laura & Phil Coffin *Catherine Burgoyne req, Barbara Frost & Family 11:00 AM Maria Valientes req, Valientes Family 5:00 PM Joan Biernacki req, Family

Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Questions of the Week

Question for Children: Jesus asks Peter three times if Peter loves Jesus. What one thing can you do this week to show Jesus your love?

Question for Youth: Jesus asked Peter three times to “feed my sheep.” Who are you being called to help in your life right now?

Question for Adults: Christ continues to feed us as his disciples, even after his death and resurrection. How does the Eucharist feed your faith?

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS Madison Mangal, Tony Pierro, Albert DeLeone, Lena Zimbardo, Al Ockoa, Joselino Negron, Jr., Sandra Lynn Place, Gloria Sprague, David Hopkins, Hilda Lamberti, Margaret Burda, Anthony Pierro, Michael Clifford, Jr., Francine C., Jim Broderick, Madeline Caravella, Thomas Porcelli, Toni Yost, Lauren Gallagher, Eddie Franz, Tommy Mouser, Mary & Robert Maurer, Elaine O’Sullivan, Billy Costenbader, Joseph George, Jr., Jamie Nestor, Kristen Clifford, Joseph Spadafora, Mary Ellsey, Audrey Corio, Craig Soper, Amanda Porcelli, Gail Rezmerski, Mary Beckert, Connor McMahon, Karen Chaplan, Vincente Calero, Mary Alfano, Lynn Russo, Margie Skeels, Rita Fletcher, Paul Kitlan, Patricia DeBiasio, Doug Guth, MaryAnn Rickerhauser, Ann Curcio, Joe Scheratti, Jonathan Burton, Mary Herold, Sandy Petrillo, Sr. Joan Marie Maliszewski, George Noll, Cecilia Menzenbach, Ray Binelti, Catherine Kenney, Joan Tricarico, Jay Boyle, Chula De Silva, Marjorie Carroll, Oana Enache, Franklin Pfeifer III, Rose & Samuel M., George Whitehead, Regina & George Stubblebine, George Madden, Alberto Batista, Eric Scherman, Bob/Nikki Honkisz, Joan Tricorico, Dave Nissenbaum, Ms. Gloria, Matthew Ulrich, Deacon Tony Hancock, Ida Matejus, Martin Petrucci, Antonella Gich, Ruth Joseph, Louie Leggi, Geri Fennell, Louis Nagupal, Louis Randall, James Banks, Edna Moreira, Anthony & Marie Sabbia, Joseph Herold, Karen Mercer, Veronica Enright, Declan Mahoney, Henry Aulenbach, Mary Frances Rosier, James Burton, Paul Johnson, Ryan Michael, Peter Fernandes, Rosalie George, Michael T. Maliniak, John McGuire

Responsorial psalm —5/5/19 I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30)

The BREAD & WINE is offered in memory of Larry Lucas req, Phyllis & Family

In Loving Remembrance Let us remember all our departed brothers and sisters, asking

God to reward them with joy and eternal peace.

Novena to Our Lady of Fatima:

In honor of Our Lady’s first apparition at Fatima, Portugal, on May 13, 1917, a novena will be prayed during all Masses from May 4th to May 13th. The Litany of Our

Blessed Mother will be prayed at the 9:15 am Mass on Monday, May 13. Please come to celebrate these days in

honor of Our Lady of Fatima.

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From the Desk of Our Pastor... Dear Friends in Jesus Christ…, We need to open our eyes, ears and hearts wide to see, hear and experience the Risen Lord coming to our life in various forms, circumstances and events. He comes to remind us that we are valuable and he suffered died and rose for us from the dead to be with us. He comes to us in our failure and despair to lift us up and restore us back to the dignity of children of God. A well-known speaker began a seminar by holding up a $20 bill. He asked the audience, “Who would like to have this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He then said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up. He then asked, “Who still wants it?” The hands remained in the air. "Well,” he added, “What if I do this?” He dropped it to the floor and proceeded to grind it with his shoe. He picked it up, crumpled and dirty. "Now who still wants it?” Still a few hands were raised because the bill had not decreased in value. It was still worth $20. Many times, in our lives, we feel crumpled and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. No matter what has happened to us, however, we never lose our value in God’s eyes. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we are, but from Him to whom we belong! We are special – let us never forget it! This is the lesson of today’s Gospel, which tells us how Jesus chose Peter to be the leader of his Church, even though Peter had denied him three times. The Risen Lord keeps coming to us to fill us with his presence. He is present on our altars during the Holy Mass to share his life with us; he is present in the words of Holy Scripture; he is there in the Sacraments and he is there where two or three are gathered in his name (Matthew 18:20). The return of the apostles to their old occupation set up the stage of their deeper conversion. Eventually, they came to understand that the stranger on the shore directing them to a tremendous catch of fish actually was “the Lord.” They recognized him while they were doing what they had always done. Immediately afterwards, the disciples ate a meal with Jesus. Though later followers of Jesus narrowed the Eucharist into a formal ritual in which everyone shares a small piece of consecrated Bread and a sip of consecrated Wine, his first disciples celebrated his resurrected presence with a complete meal. Jesus authenticated their work by adding to the meal some of the fish they had caught. It was at this point that they realized that their “Lord” was among them, imparting to them the experience of his glorified presence. We see the same in the story of the disciples travelling to Emmaus. Jesus walked with them but they did not realize that it was him. But they recognized Jesus when he explained the scripture for them and their eyes were opened when Jesus broke the bread for them. We need to work with the Risen Lord and plan all our activities with his blessing, after consulting him in prayer and receiving his instruction. Let us pray that we may be a Church that continues in that Gospel lifestyle of fishing for people, of tending the sheep and feeding them with the word of life. Let us compensate for our moments of weakness by genuine acts of love, compassion and service. The Risen Jesus accepts our apology, dismisses the charges against us, absolves us of guilt, and forgives all our weaknesses. He continues to challenge us to demonstrate our love for him by faithfully and freely, feeding his sheep entrusted to our care.

God Bless You, Fr. Tom

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Religious Education

Religious Education Office phone number is 732-283-2816; CELL phone number is 732-343-1132 and is located in the brick building to the left of the school.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at Oak Tree School #29 Building.

May 6, 2019 Last class for Rel. Education 5:45 – 7:15 pm May 6, 2019 Journey of Faith – Grade – 8 – 7 – 9 pm Lourdes Hall May 12, 2019 Mother’s Day May 18/19, 2019 Vacation Bible School Bake Sale after all Masses May 21, 2019 Sponsor/Candidate Meeting 7:00 pm in Chapel (present 7th graders) June 2, 2019 9:00 am Mass Rite of Acceptance ( Present 7th Graders) June 8 – 9, 2019 Vacation Bible School Bake Sale after all Masses June 23, 2019 Feast of Corpus Christi—11:00 am Mass followed by Procession. We are asking that our First Communicants return for this Procession to honor Jesus in the Eucharist.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—July 8 thru July 12, 2019 Come and have a ROAR of a time with MACK, MARGE, HOOPER, ZION, AND SAVANNA! Sign up soon!!!

Austin & Mariette Amadi, 20 yrs

Carlos & Donna Austria, 20 yrs

James & Kathleen Melando,

25 yrs Frank & Mary Lynn

Cuppari, 35 yrs

James & Patricia Mackevich,

35 yrs Kenneth & Mary Popan,

35 yrs Jan & Sheryl Koedam,

40 yrs Ernesto & Zeraida

Mendoza, 40 yrs

Kenneth & Cynthia Flowers,

45 yrs

John & Mary Malczynski, 51 yrs

Steve & Alma Sosa, 51 yrs

Charles & Terry Ladis, 53 yrs

John & Joan Eimont, Jr., 57 yrs

Frank & Eleanor Kemper, 57 yrs

Francis & Rose Tripicchio, 58 yrs

Lorenzo & Immacolata DiCostanzo,

59 yrs Joseph, Sr. & Cecilia,

Kerrigan, 60 yrs

Nunzio & Millie Ruggiero, 61 yrs

May 2019 Wedding Anniversaries

The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 pm in the church conference room. Crowning of the Blessed Mother will take place during the meeting. Refreshments will be served. All women of the parish (18 years & older), are welcome to attend.

The Rosary Altar Society will hold a “Baby Shower” to benefit Life Choices Resource Center in Metuchen, during the weekends of May 11-12 and May 18-19.

Suggested gifts: Diapers—sizes 3,4,5,6, wipes, body suits, bibs, rattles, feeding accessories, crib sheets, blankets, hooded towels, wash cloths, booties, socks, baby wash & shampoo, bottles, outfits—girls & boys (at this time boys outfits in all sizes are needed)

s i z es 3 m on ths t o s i z e 7 , thermometers.

If there are questions, please call Miriam 732-634-8280, or Carol 732-494-8697. thank you in advance for your donations.

Rosary Altar Soci e ty

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In memory of Niemczyk & Olzacki Families requested by M/M Kazimierz Niemczyk Special intention requested by M/M Casimir Tarnalicki

Special intention requested by Nettie Zielinski In memory of Carmen de Mendez requested by M/M Mehul Kabaria

Special intention requested by Anna Leone Special intention requested by Michael Leone Special intention requested by Charles Leone Special intention requested by Anthony Leone

In memory of Joseph & Lillian Bellantoni requested by M/M Steven Aneson In memory of Floyd & Virginia Tomlinson requested by M/M Jack Riezenman

Special intention requested by Leovina Racelis In memory of John & Rosemarie Piegari requested by Margherita Piegari

In memory of Theresa Gallo requested by M/M Charles Ladis In memory of Nelly Senon Calvo requested by M/M Joseph Drust

In memory of Frank & Martha Drust requested by M/M Josph Drust In memory of Ryan & Conway Families requested by M/M Lawrence Conway

Special intention requested by M/M William Donovan In memory of Maria & Tony Nocella requested by M/M Ronald Nocella

In memory of Walter & Viola Paleczny requested by M/M Walter Paleczny In memory of Helyn & Andy Natalo requested by M/M Walter Paleczny In memory of Irene & John Reda requested by M/M Walter Paleczny

Special intention requested by Karla Rosa Racelis In memory of Jeanmarie Medley Durilla requested by M/M James Medley In memory of Rosemary Wodzanowski requested by M/M James Medley

Special intention requested by M/M Ernesto Mendoza In memory of Madeleine & Frank Steffen requested by Frances Wahl In memory of Mary & John Victor Macwan requested by Aliena Dabhi

In memory of Bing requested by M/M Patrick Carter

In memory of Anne & Emil Apostol and Kimberly Apostol requested by M/M Jack Apostol In memory of Nick DiCapua requested by Mrs. Nicholas DiCapua

In memory of Nancy J. Harrity requested by Donald Harrity In memory of Harold & Ethel Munson requested by Virginia Fraser

Special intention requested by Barbara Roszkowska In memory of Rita Salle requested by Joseph Salle

In memory of Ann & Charles O’ Connor requested by Ryan Werner In memory of Anna & Jan (John) Werner requested by Ryan Werner

In memory of James Salle requested by Joseph Salle In memory of Bergbauer & Carlin Families requested by M/M William Bergbauer

Special intention requested by M/M Reimund Moyer In memory of Richard Creighton, Sr. requested by Matthew Creighton

Special intention requested by M/M Darren Durant In memory of John & Theresa Hoffman requested by Cecelia Hoffman

In memory of Ralph Jacobsen requested by Annalee Jacobsen In memory of Luciano Mendoza Sr. requested by M/M Adonis Causing

In memory of Alicia Raymundo & Obet Raymundo requested by Victoria Raymundo Special intention requested by M/M Stephen Colligan

In memory of Joseph Matuza Sr. requested by M/M Joseph Creighton Special intention requested by M/M Daniel Korintus

In memory of deceased members of Corrigan & Krein Families requested by M/M George Corrigan

Special intention requested by M/M Alexander Ramos In memory of Alicia & Cesar Raymundo III requested by Maria Raymundo

Special intention requested by M/M Paul Johnson Sr. In memory of Flora & Eddie Villanueva requested by Florencia Lazaro

Special intention requested by Joan Keane In memory of Francis J. Burke requested by Louise Burke

Easter Flowers 2019—Continued

VOCATIONIST FATHERS MOTHER’S DAY MASS INTENTIONS

Motherhood is the noblest and maybe the toughest reality in the world. Mothers are for all seasons and circumstances of life. They do all things needed for the wellbeing of the children in particular, and for the family in general, and they do it wisely and lovingly! For all of mothers’ love and kind-ness, for all their tender loving care, for all their creative and never ending services, for their precious teachings and ubiquitous presence, for all they have been, are and will ever be, we are grateful.

To remember our living and deceased mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers, mother-in-law, stepmother and all who were mother-like for us, during the month of May, 2019, we will be offering 30 Holy Masses In Our Lady of Divine Vocations Chapel, in Florham Park.

Make checks payable to: Vocationist Fathers and return the card to Kathy in the Parish Office as soon as possible.

2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal— Help Build a Civilization of Love

To date, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $47,351.50 and payments totaling $43,242.75 from 275 parishioners. This represents 74.0% of our $64,000.00 goal.

Thank you to all who have given so generously to the 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not made a pledge, there is still time to participate. Mail your gift to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop’s Annual Appeal, PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000 or give online at www.diometuchen.org/BAA.

PRAYER SERVICE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY ADDICTION OR LOSS

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm, at St. Helena Church, 950 Grove Ave., Edison, the Diocese of

Metuchen will be hosting a prayer service for those touched by addiction or loss.

Any person or family whose life has been touched by the pain of addiction or loss, or who seeks the grace of

Our Lord Jesus Christ in the struggle to recovery is welcome. Refreshments and fellowship to follow in the

parish hall.

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Fatima Candlelight Procession Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Our Lady of Fatima Church, 501 New Market Road, Piscataway, NJ

Come celebrate the month of Mary, our spiritual mother with song, devotion, prayer and fellowship.

EXCUSE ME, DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE MARY IS? Let us briefly explore Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Mystics and prayerfully listen to what they tell us of Mary. Have you found her? Wed., May 8, 7-9 p.m. ($20-$30 As You Are Able)

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ

(908) 753-2091 * [email protected]

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We are accepting the following NEW and UNUSED items (All donations will be checked in the Parish Office. If they have been used, we will not accept them): EXAMPLES: Electronics, wine, alcohol, bath towels, bedding sets (all sizes), gift cards, kitchen appliances (mixers, blenders, etc.); kitchen items (pots and pan set; dishes, glasses, etc.) home accessories, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, pet supplies, personal health products (first aid, men and women products), holiday items (Christmas, Halloween, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc.), or anything else you can think of!

Volunteers Needed! Planning is underway for our Tricky Tray Auction and volunteers are needed! The Tricky Tray was very successful last year; however many hours and volunteers are needed to run such a successful event. In order to properly plan for this auction, we need volunteers who can give of their time and talent to help in the following areas:

Items Needed!

I am interested in helping in the following areas: _____Solicitation _____Shopping _____Set-Up _____Basket Wrapping _____Any Area _____Gift Runner _____Tickets Name: ______________________ Phone: ________________ Email Address: ______________________________________ Please return form to Kathy in the Parish Office.

St. Cecelia’s Church—Tricky Tray Gift Auction Saturday, September 21, 2019 Doors open at 6:00 pm—Prizes called at 7:30 pm General Admission—$20.00 (includes 1 free sheet of yellow tickets)

Tickets will be available in the near future.

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Last Rel. Ed. Class—5:45—7:15 pm

7pm Rosary Altar Society Meeting—Conf. Room

Journey of Faith 5:45—7:15 pm—Lourdes Hall

11 2,000 Hail Mary’s in the

chapel starting at 6:30am

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7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul—Conf. Room

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Group Spiritual Direction—Fr. Greg—Conf. Room 7—9 pm

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Baptism—12:30 pm

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PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul—Conf. Room

Group Spiritual Direction—Fr. Greg—Conf. Room 7—9 pm

May/June 2019

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Page 1 1 May 5, 2019—Third Sunday of Easter INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 511586: St. Cecelia 45 Wilus Way, Iselin NJ 08830 PHONE 732-283-2300 (Church) CONTACT PERSON Kathy or Stephanie @ 732-283-2300 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2010 Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard Windows 7 PRINTER HP® Laserjet 1200 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT

10 Publisher pages + 2 ad pages = we are a 12 pager this week.

SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION

May 5, 2019 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday, 8 AM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (for production)

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