SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . The next class is Monday, October 17, 2016. Both parents are encouraged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass, and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. To schedule a Bap-tism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15. Families are required to be active, contributing parishion-ers of St. Cecilia’s Parish for 2 months prior to the child’s

baptism date. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in ad-vance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the Parish Office.

90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Fr. Mateusz Ext. 14 or fr.m.jasniewicz@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish

MASSES

Weekends:

Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am,

10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese)

Holydays:

8:00 am and 7:00 pm Weekday Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am

Saturday: 8:00 am followed by Novena

Confessions:

Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Any time by appointment

Trustees: Susan Brennan

James Gallagher

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015—November 20, 2016

Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor

Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz

Parochial Vicars

Deacon Paul Willson Seminarian Mateusz Darlak

Mr. Paul Daher

Director of Music

Mrs. Janet Maulbeck Business Administrator

Mr. James Clancy,

Director of Faith Formation

Mrs. Ann Mitchell, Principal

Tanya Nellen

Parish Secretary

Mrs. Diane Boykow Cemetery Administrator

stceciliacemetery@ gmail.com

PARISH PRAYER LIFE: NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA: Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass. BIBLE STUDY: Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: New Day & Time for 2017

Starting on January 3rd at 7:00 pm—Hayes Hall HOLY HOUR: Monday—7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults, Send email to paul.d.willson@gmail.com for further information or call 973-551-0749

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am—3:00pm CLOSED SATURDAYS

CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, LCpl. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kelley E.

Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, Capt. Anthony Odierno, Cpl. Kong V. Nguyen, Cpl. Jim Van Valen, LCPL Anthony Eresman, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. Wil-liam Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Colon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thompson, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine Keith Leitner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braunhausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christo-pher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leo-nard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, and Airman First Class William Kussler . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love. 580-St. Cecilia

Carol Centonze, Jane Gorcica, Carol Graner Wilson, Sam Sessa, Karen Zarzycki, Ronald Stankiewicz, Hank Brown, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, Joanna Sacco, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Debbie Malc,

Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, De-metrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.

THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday

2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122: 1-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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MONDAY, November 14 7:00 pm—Milton Kulawiec—10th Anniversary r/b wife, Mary TUESDAY– November 15, Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:00 pm Jean Goginski r/b The Goginsky Family WEDNESDAY–November 16, Saint Margaret of Scotland, Saint Gertrude, Virgin 7:00 pm Mary Reynolds THURSDAY, November 17, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 8:00 am Special Intention FRIDAY– November 18, The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, USA; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin 8:00 am Rosemary Woodring SATURDAY, November 19 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory SUNDAY, November 20, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 4:30 pm Peg Norman r/b St. Cecilia Seniors Veronica Van Buskirk r/b John & Dianna Sullivan David Sharp r/b Mom & Family 7:00 pm Robert Kane r/b Denise Landers 8:00 am John J. Amicucci r/b Pat & Tom Degnan 9:15 am Charles Ebersole—19th Anniversary r/b The Cusack Family John Brinkman r/b Barbara Brinkman & Family 10:45am Bernard & Joan Mc Donnell r/b The Mcdonnell Family Protection of Babies in the Womb r/b Rockaway Catholic Respect Life Ministry 12:15 pm Joseph Koller r/b Marie Wrobel Enrique Velasco r/b The Dorsey Family

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2016/2017

Week Ending - November 6, 2016 Collection—Checks $ 11,766.00 Collection– Cash $ 4,248.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,753.00 Total Weekly Collection $ 17,767.00 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $3,649.35 Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($8,103.45)

Thank You!

Just a reminder: NO 8:00 am Mass November 14-16

7:00 pm Mass

Milton Kulawiec

Requested by: Wife, Mary

PARISH EVENTS

ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

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Tuesday, November 29th ~ 11:00 am Mass for the deceased members of

St. Cecilia Seniors Club & regular meeting afterward 12-1pm Social hour, coffee & cake

1-2pm—Meeting, bingo & cards afterward

Wednesday, December 7 St. Cecilia Seniors Annual Christmas Party

Rockaway River Country Club For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871

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Porta Fidei:Porta Fidei: Open the door of faithOpen the door of faith

We are excited to resume our weekly adult formation nights, this week Fr. Zig will be leading the discussion.  Join us this Thursday night in Hayes Hall from 7:00‐8:00 pm as Fr. Zig will be present‐ing on ‘Holy People you probably never heard of’.  There are thou‐sands  of  canonized  saints  and  we  know  many  of  the  popular ones.  Join us on Thursday and learn something new about these lesser known holy men and woman.    Please join us for a casual night of faith and fellowship.  No regis‐tration  is  need  or  long  term  commitment.    Light  refreshments will be served.  If you have questions, please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office. 

PARISH MISSION PARISH MISSION – The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal will conduct a PARISH MIS-SION for Saint Cecilia Church and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Monday through Wednesday, November 14-16. The following schedule has been established: The friars will preach at the weekend Masses at Saint Cecilia Church November 12 and 13. The friars will preach at the Noon Masses at Sacred Heart Church Monday through Wednesday. The MORNING MASS AT SAINT CECILIA CHURCH WILL NOT BE CELEBRATED MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. AN EVENING MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 7:30 MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. Additional infor-mation will be forthcoming. Please mark the dates on your calendar for these days of “spiritual recharging.”

Come to our Advent Retreat! Sponsored by the St. Monica Guild

When: Saturday, 12/3, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Where: St. Francis Resort

122 Diamond Spring Rd Denville, NJ

Our Guest Speaker: Rev. Patrick Ryan Donation: $25 (breakfast included)

Please make checks payable to the "St. Monica Guild" & submit your payment to the parish office by 11/28.

Reservations are required. If you have any questions, contact Pat Zayac at 973-625-4572 or

Lee Ann Mackin at leeann.marty@verizon.net.

Hope to see you there!

NOVEMBER 12-16 The Annual Parish Coat Drive will be held November 12-16. Please bring any gently used or new Men's Women's or Chil-dren's coat to Hayes Hall after the masses that week-end and during the Parish Retreat. The Men's Society will distributed the coats to the Market Street Mission and other needed groups in the area. Thank you.

PRAYER AFTER AN ELECTION God of all nations,

Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy

in these United States of America.

We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good,

working for justice and peace at home and around the world.

We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public ser-vants,

those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges,

those in the military and law enforcement. Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord,

with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY – A second collection will be taken next Sunday in support of the Military Archdiocese. The Military Archdiocese is the ecclesial structure which ministers to our service men and women around the world. The Catholic members of the American Armed Forces rely upon the ministry and pastoral care they receive far from home and their families. Our financial support will help maintain this important service to those who are defending our freedoms. Please be generous.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Next Sunday the annual parish report will be included within the bulletin. A member of the parish financial council will give a brief commentary regard-ing the report during the time of the announcements. May the Lord richly bless all those who give offerings to support His Church.

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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

Respect Life Mass Most Rev. Arthur J. Serratelli,

STD,SSL,DD Bishop of Paterson

Celebrant Rev. Jody Baran—Federation Chaplain-Concelebrant SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016—10:00 am Mass

Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish 12 Columbia Street

Morristown, NJ 07960 Light Refreshments will follow

THANKSGIVING IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY! Our Thanksgiving Food Drive is still on!

You can bring food every week during the month of November to support

The Rockaway Food Pantry. If you can possibly give more at this time, it would be

greatly appreciated! If you would like to donate a Turkey, please call the

Parish Office at 973-627-0313 or Ann Marie Van Houten at 973-625-7707.

In preparation for Thanksgiving put the following items on your shopping list: stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables and of course, a Turkey.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal Be Rich in Good Works

This past May, after years of study, ten men were ordained to the priesthood for our Diocese. As they prepared for their vocation, they were supported by family and friends. When you make a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, they are also supported by you since Appeal funds are used to help meet the cost of priestly formation and education. Please support our seminarians by making a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal today. For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2016 appeal.org.

RELIGIOUS CARDS FOR SALE AT PARISH OFFICE Assorted religious cards are avail-able for purchase at the parish of-fice. Come and see our display of cards for sacraments including ordination, holidays, thank you,s and congratulations. Each card

comes with a detachable, keepsake bookmark. Cards: 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00

AN INVITATION TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN PARISH

++ SOCIETIES ++ MINISTRIES ++ ++ ORGANIZATIONS ++

We would like to say “Thank You” for

all that you do for Saint Cecilia’s

St. Cecilia Volunteer Recognition Din-ner

WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2016 TIME: 6:00 pm—8:00 pm

WHERE: Hayes Hall

RSVP: Tanya, Parish Office 973-627-0313 x10 By November 14th

Starts Today Thru Nov. 16th Social Justice Ministry

Fair Trade Sale November 12-16-Hayes Hall

Milk/Dark Chocolates, Gift Boxes, Advent Calendars and more

Mt 25:40-And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least broth-

ers of mine, you did for me.’

A Great BIG THANK YOU to all members who BAKED or HELPED in any way with our BAKE SALE at the Craft Fair on Saturday, Novem‐ber 5, 2016.  The sale was a success.  We could not have done it without all your support.  YOU ARE ALL SPECIAL LADIES! 

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Monday, November 14 7:00 pm Parish Mission Mass 7:30 pm Bible Study (Parish Office) Tuesday, November 15 7:00 pm Parish Mission Mass Wednesday, November 16 10:00 am Soup Kitchen (Hayes Hall) 2:00 pm Seniors Executive Board Meeting (Parish Office) 7:00 pm Parish Mission Mass Thursday, November 17 9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) 7:00 pm Faith Formation (Hayes Hall) Friday, November 18 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) 6:00 pm Volunteer Recognition Dinner (Hayes Hall) Saturday, November 19 8:30 am St. Monica Guild (Hayes Hall) Sunday, November 20 9:00 am RCIA (Parish Office) 9:15 am Children’s Liturgy (Church)

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WE’VE CHANGED ENVELOPE COMPANIES If you haven’t received your most recent set of envelopes,

please contact me at the Parish Office, 973-627-0313, Tanya

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 19-20

Garcia Mariana 4:30 Kling Charlie 4:30 Kling Andrew 4:30 Patel Alexander 4:30 Patel Jasmine 4:30 Onufer Isabel 7:00 Cicchine Nicholas 8:00 Mulhearn Brenna 10:45 Servidio Leo 10:45 Delgado Gigi 10:45 Bruno Chase 12:15 Bruno Logan 12:15 Trepcos Christoper 12:15 Clancy Quin 12:15

Divine Mercy Academy had its Student Council Induction Ceremony after Friday Mass recently. Our Student Council members are:

President: Morgan Cure

Vice President: Emma Duphiney Corresponding Secretary: Joey Russo

Recording Secretary: Brie Milovic 8th Grade Representatives: Isabella Castro, Austin Chinsky, Grace Russo

7th Grade Reps: Danielle Berlin, Kate Petrucelli, Sophia Pimentel 6th Grade Reps: Matthew Medina, Alex Petrucelli, Angela Shasa

5th Grade Reps: Joaquin Cadag, Gina Carrasquillo, Anna Seligmuller 4th Grade Reps: Michael LaRose, Leo Servidio, Christopher Trepcos

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

The Face of God BLESSED MOTHER TERESA Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the

world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel. In the first presentation, she explains the infinite value of God's gift of life; in the second presentation, she emphasizes the Eucharist and our call to imitate Christ by loving each other unconditionally. A bonus seg-ment is provided by Dr. Scott Hahn on Understanding the Eucharist.

CD’S FOR SALE $4.00 EACH

My Dear Parishioners, This is the LORD’S DAY and the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Responsorial Psalm for the liturgy is taken from Psalm 98 with the response being, “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.” Justice is what the Lord will bring with Him on that last day when time is no more and all will be judged. Prior to this day

the Lord is merciful to us and He calls us to act in like manner with one another. In the 25th chapter of the Gospel of Saint Mat-thew we find that the manner in which we are compassionate to others will be used in our judgment, when justice will prevail. Each year as we come to the close of the liturgical year we are reminded of such things, the end, judgment and eternity. Since the glorification of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta this past September, I have been drawn to explore her writings and the spirituality from which they came. One of the sayings from Mother Teresa is: “The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service and the fruit of service is peace.” Saint Teresa’s prayer life was the incu-bator from which was born the wonderful work of service she performed around the world to help the poor, the sick, the elderly, the abandoned and the unborn. Without the faith-connection with God she would not have been so blessed with strength and in-spiration which made her a champion in the eyes of God and in the eyes of all people. The struggles and the sufferings which Saint Teresa endured in order to do this service have now merited her life with Christ our God. SERVICE is what we are called to offer. The Lord Jesus said that He Himself did not come to be served but to serve and to give His life in ransom for many. Service to those in need does bring peace within the heart of the servant, the one who is being helped and within the community. We have some service related happenings occurring here at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and Saint Cecilia Parish. In both of our parishes a WINTER COAT DRIVE is taking place this weekend for distribution to the needy prior to the colder temperatures arriving. Many who will receive these coats are the homeless who spend many hours outdoors. At Saint Cecilia’s a FREE TRADE SALE is taking place this weekend and during the parish retreat. The candy sales items help those living in poor nations earn a living so that they can provide for their families. Another way by which we can help those in need this month is by supporting the FATHER JEAN CLAUDE FOUNDATION. The spirit of Father Jean Claude, our beloved parochial vicar who had died all too soon, will come alive when his brother, Father Jonas St. Martin, will visit Saint Cecilia Parish on the weekend of November 26-27 and will speak at all the masses. We will be invited to support the foundation which will sponsor a poor child in Haiti or a young woman in distress so that their lives may experience the justice we all seek. As we await the Day of Judgment when justice will be meted out, let us show mercy to that in need so that mercy will be shown to us. God bless you! Father Zig

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Frances Xavier Cabrini was born in Lombardy, Italy, in 1850, one of thirteen children. At eighteen, she desired to become a Sister but poor health stood in her way. She helped her parents until their death, and then worked on a farm with her brothers and sisters. One day a priest asked her to teach in a girls’ school and she stayed for six years. At the request of her Bishop, she founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart to care for poor children in schools and hospitals. Then at the urging of Pope Leo XIII she came to the United Sates with six Sisters in 1889 to work among the Italian immigrants. Filled with a deep trust in God and endowed with a wonderful administrative ability, this remarkable woman soon founded schools, hospitals, and orphanages in a strange land and saw them flourish in the aid of Italian immigrants and children. At the time of her death, in Chicago on December 22, 1917, her institute numbered houses in England, France, Spain and the United States, and South America. In 1946, she became the first American citizen to be canonized when she was elevated to sainthood by Pope Pius XII. PRAYER: God, through the work of St. Frances Cabrini you brought comfort and love to the immigrants and those in need. May her example and work be continued in the lives of those dedicated to you. Amen. Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey

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ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, Virgin November 13—Patroness of Immigrants

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net

Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or fr.m.jasniewicz@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866